Upon seeing Shen Youan, Dugu Ling's face immediately fell.
That eyesore is here again!
Chu Yuan didn't react much. Moreover, thinking about what happened in the Imperial Garden last time, she felt it was time to ask for her thousand taels back!
But Dugu Ling spoke first, "What are you doing here? We don't think we invited you."
Shen Youan's face was cold and aloof, but a slight smile appeared on her thin lips. "As the host, Your Highness may not have invited me, but I cannot refuse to do so."
Today's meal is a treat from You'an to show her welcome.
You'an also brought a bottle of fine wine. We hope Your Highness and Miss Ji Yun will do us the honor of sharing a few cups.
As he spoke, he sat down on his own.
Chu Yuan raised an eyebrow, surprised that this guy was such a sociable person.
However, someone who can say they like her in front of a bunch of people is probably not a shy person.
Dugu Ling frowned. "Host? What host?"
In a short while, Shen Youan had already poured the wine and slowly served a cup to Dugu Ling and Chu Yuan, saying, "To be honest, Your Highness, this restaurant is my mother's business. I heard that the manager of the restaurant offended Miss Ji Yun before, so I have come to apologize."
"I'm sorry!" Shen Youan turned to Chu Yuan and said these three words sincerely.
He then downed the rice wine in one gulp.
In this way, Dugu Ling could no longer keep a sour face.
He symbolically raised his glass and took a small sip.
Chu Yuan fiddled with the cup, not intending to drink, wondering to herself, did Shen Youan not know that she had been acting all along?
As she was thinking this, the strong aroma of the wine wafted into her nose. Sensing something, Chu Yuan reached out to stop Dugu Ling, but the latter had already drunk it.
He gave them the order to leave, saying, "Alright, you can go now."
With a half-smile on her face, Shen Youan did not move.
Dugu Ling was about to lose his temper, but the next moment, he collapsed onto the table.
It was obvious that Shen Youan had added something to the wine.
Unsure of the other party's purpose, Chu Yuan refrained from making any rash moves. "Young Master Shen, isn't it rather impolite to start with poison?"
"It's not poison, just a regular sleeping potion."
Chu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly; she had smelled it just now!
After entering this dimension, just to be on the safe side, Chu Yuan enhanced her with a [Healing Hand Covers the Sky] item.
Because they knew the danger was not great, they did not forcibly stop Dugu Ling.
She wanted to see what Shen Youan was up to.
However, before she could speak, Shen Youan suggested, "Princess Ji Yun, there are too many people and too many eyes in the restaurant. How about we find another place to talk?"
"Who are you?" Chu Yuan narrowed her eyes.
It's been a long time since anyone called her "Princess Ji Yun".
Could it be...?
Chu Yuan thought of the secret letters she had sent out a few days ago, and she was prepared for them to disappear without a trace. But they didn't.
Chu Yuan glanced at Dugu Ling on the table and pouted, "What about him?"
If it concerns the Ji Yun Kingdom, it's not convenient for Dugu Ling to be present.
But if someone is drugged and knocked unconscious in such a direct and brutal way, won't things get out of hand when he wakes up?
Shen Youan was clearly not very worried. "It's alright, we'll be back soon. The waiter will take care of him in the meantime. Once we get back, wake him up, and you can soothe him a bit, and he'll be fine."
Chu Yuan, "..."
What kind of nonsense is this? Why does she find it so outrageous!
"You overestimate me. Besides, why should I solve the trouble you caused?" Chu Yuan said irritably.
"Because you are my aunt."
Shen You'an's six words, as light as drifting smoke, made Chu Yuan's heart pound like a drum as she left Xingyue Tower with him.
My mind is filled with "Holy crap!"
No way, Shen Youan is her little nephew who slipped through the net?
How is that possible!
Isn't he Shen Kuo's youngest son? And Shen Kuo was the culprit who advocated sending all the women and children of the Ji Yun clan into slavery back then...
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Chu Yuan's mind.
Could it be that... Shen Kuo did this to cover something up?
To preserve the only remaining bloodline of the Ji Yun clan, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and sacrifice the others?
This is truly...unacceptable!
Chu Yuan thought that Shen You'an was being so secretive, perhaps because he had some big, unspeakable operation.
The result was that they led her to a forest where a thatched hut was hidden by bamboo and trees, and there were several faint auras around, which should be the hidden guards lying in ambush nearby.
It may not be targeted at Chu Yuan, but if the situation turns bad, I'm afraid no matter who it is, they won't be able to escape easily.
"This is your secret base?" Chu Yuan glanced around, her expression saying, "That's it?"
Shen Youan, "..."
The two entered the house, which was not deserted; there was an old woman and a maid.
Seeing them enter the room, he silently made tea and served them, but his mouth seemed to be sewn shut, and he didn't say a word.
Looking at Chu Yuan's puzzled expression, Shen Youan bit her lip and said, "Aunt Hao and Niannu are both mute and cannot speak."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuan did not show any sign of sudden realization. Instead, she widened her eyes even more and looked into Aunt Hao's and Nian Nu's throats.
Did they pull out someone's tongue?
Shen Youan shook her head. "It's not what you think. They were born mute."
Chu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was good that it wasn't caused by human intervention.
If her adopted nephew is so inhumane, she might have to seriously consider whether or not to help him.
Although that was the original owner's wish, a general in the field may disobey orders.
Rather than supporting a ruthless individual, she should think of a way to take charge herself.
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