After Chen Xin and his group were warmly welcomed into the mansion by Duke Liang and his wife, Liang Shuyi's smile gradually faded. She had lived in this home for over twenty years, and she knew its layout and the people inside very well. "...Mother, who are these unfamiliar faces at home?"
The Duke's wife bluntly stated in front of the so-called guards in the courtyard, "Humph, this is all orchestrated by Tianshu Tower. They claim to be ensuring the smooth progress of this meeting, but in reality, they're just trying to monitor your father and me to see if we're secretly colluding with someone they don't want to be seen."
Seeing her mother's angry expression, Liang Shuyi knew how much inconvenience and unhappiness these people had caused her family during her absence. Just as she was about to say something, Chen Xin beat her to the punch: "Don't be angry, mother-in-law. The envoys from Beimo won't be here until tomorrow anyway. I just thought of something fun to do. How about entertaining you and your father-in-law?"
The Duke, who was following his wife, became interested when he heard Chen Xin say there was something to do to relieve his boredom. "Okay, just go ahead and do it. If there's anything you need to prepare, just let us know."
Chen Xin said with a smile: "In that case, the two elders just wait for the show to begin."
The Duke's wife felt a little sad when she saw the children's hair and clothes were covered in dust. If it weren't for these unexpected incidents, they should all be enjoying the happiness of family life with their families at this time. "You have all worked hard. I have arranged for the guest rooms. Go back and take a good hot bath, change into clean clothes, have a good meal, and rest for a few days."
After saying this, the Duke's wife turned her gaze to the woman in red who had been sitting quietly behind her. "This is Miss Hong Yu, right?"
Hong Yu stepped forward and bowed to the Duke of Liang and his wife, saying, "Greetings, my Lord, and my Lady."
The Duke smiled and nodded, then handed over the reception of the female guest to his wife. "Young lady, you are so polite. My two children are grateful to you for taking care of them along the way. I have prepared clean clothes for you in the guest room. If you don't mind, you can stay here for two days."
"You're welcome, ma'am."
Chen Xin's team can be regarded as a mighty one. After resting in the Duke of Liang's Mansion for two days, the people of the capital finally waited for the day when the envoys from Beimo came to help.
"The Northern Desert Envoy has arrived!"
The Duke and his wife were waiting at the door with everyone else for the Northern Desert Envoy to arrive. They were a little surprised, but no matter how much surprise they had, they suppressed it at this moment.
After the entire team entered the Duke's Mansion and the door to the hall closed, Duke Liang bowed his hands and said with a slight bow, "...I didn't expect that it would be Hudu Khan who came in person with the princess. I apologize for the rudeness."
Hudu Khan hurriedly helped the Duke up and said, "Duke, that's not true. If it weren't for your help back then, Hudu would have already entered the cycle of reincarnation."
Duke Liang was somewhat flattered and said, "Your Excellency, your words are too kind. Please."
After everyone checked in, although they were discussing business, they still made some opening remarks to set the mood and bring everyone closer together. Hu Du asked curiously, "I had someone secretly investigate outside the mansion earlier. Why are all the people from Tianshu Tower not here today?"
Chen Xin smiled slightly and said, "I have an upset stomach and am busy right now. Khan, don't worry about it."
After everyone introduced themselves, Hong Yu saw that they were ready to discuss important matters seriously. Her identity was somewhat awkward, so she quietly withdrew. After all, she had promised Tang Chen to help, and in line with the principle of "do your best to see the Buddha to the west", Hong Yu joined the guards outside the hall and took on the task of protection.
However, just as Hong Yu came out and the people in the hall were about to start discussing matters, something unexpected happened.
"Report, urgent news!" As the housekeeper ran in breathlessly, the noise outside the mansion suddenly became louder.
Hong Yu hurried forward and asked, "What happened outside?"
The housekeeper knew that Hong Yu came with Chen Xin and the others, but his years of work experience told him that if there were important matters, he should talk directly to the boss: "Oh, something big happened, where is the master?"
Hong Yu thought the matter the butler wanted to report was probably something important, so he hurriedly said, "They are all inside, come with me."
As soon as the hall door opened, the butler stumbled in, sweating profusely, saying, "Duke, something terrible has happened. Outside the city, some of the city gates have been surrounded by a group of monsters!"
"Could it be!" Everyone in the hall heard this and thought to themselves that it was not good. Chen Xin also hurriedly said: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Khan and the princess will be left to the two elders. Let's go out and see what's going on."
Liang Shuyi was about to follow, but Chen Xin sealed his acupuncture points with a silver needle, and he stood there unable to move: "You stay too, and take care of everyone."
Liang Shuyi pressed the acupuncture points and said, "I'll go wherever you go!"
"We have two elders here, and our children are in Qingliang Valley. Don't be willful, okay?" Chen Xin's meaning was very clear. If nothing serious happened outside, it would be good. If something really happened and someone died, he would go alone.
Liang Shuyi didn't say anything. Seeing that she understood what he said, Chen Xin withdrew the silver needle. After Liang Shuyi was able to move, she knelt down in front of Hong Yu without any warning.
In her life, she knelt before the heaven, the earth, and the king. It is said that a man's knees are made of gold, and so are Liang Shuyi's knees: "Miss Hong Yu."
Hong Yu was frightened by her kneeling, and hurriedly half-crouched down, almost kneeling down unconsciously: "What are you doing? Get up!"
Liang Shuyi lowered her head and said, "Shuyi is begging you, young lady, to protect my husband's life."
Hong Yu glanced at Chen Xin and said, "...I promise you, you can get up first. Take good care of the mansion. I'm still here. If Nanyue still has any concerns, they won't rashly start a massacre."
The Duke warned, "Ah Xin, be careful in everything you do; as long as there are green mountains, there will be no shortage of firewood."
After giving everyone a reassuring smile, Chen Xin said, "Don't go out. Just wait for my news in the mansion. If there is any situation, I will let the people in the tavern inform you."
By the time Chen Xin, Hong Yu, and the guards followed the butler to open the gate, chaos was already raging outside. The residents of Chen Xin were going crazy, shouting and howling crazily. The sound of so many people instantly attracted the attention of Chen Xin and the others.
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