met free Chapter 712 [Under the Brocade 8]
Chapter 712 [Under the Brocade 8]
Yuan Jinxia looked around curiously, and saw many figures coming and going, busy moving all kinds of items. She couldn't help but feel puzzled, and turned to look at the master beside her, and asked: "Master, look, what are these people doing? How can there be so many things to move?"
Yang Chengwan looked in the direction his disciple pointed, and after a moment's thought, he replied, "Xia'er, this is General Fengguo's son Guanxuan, who is also Lieutenant General Wang Wanxing under the command of Lieutenant Zhenguo. In a few days, it will be General Fengguo's fiftieth birthday, and Guanxuan specially sent them to escort the birthday gift back to Yangzhou to celebrate his father's birthday."
Hearing this, Yuan Jinxia suddenly realized, thinking to herself that the reason why Lu Yi left early was to secretly investigate the matter. However, she also knew that Wang Wanxing was not a good person. She almost had a conflict with him before, but fortunately Youyou stopped him in time to avoid further deterioration. At this moment, watching those people struggling to transport, Yuan Jinxia was full of suspicion and couldn't help but pay more attention to them.
After a short pause, Yuan Jinxia spoke again: "Master, in my opinion, should we go and pay a visit to Lord Lu and hear what arrangements he has for this matter?"
Yang Chengwan nodded and responded, "That's absolutely right. Let's go over there then. I don't know what kind of action plan Lord Lu will formulate." After that, they walked towards where Lu Yi was.
However, when those people went to look for Lu Yi with great expectations, they did not expect to be blocked. A serious guard stood in front of them and said expressionlessly, "Lord Lu has ordered in advance that no one is allowed to disturb him at this moment." After that, the guard took out a few cabin signs from his arms, threw them in front of them, and then issued an order to expel them without any hesitation.
In desperation, Yuan Jinxia had to lead Youyou and Qiuxia to turn around and walk towards the cabin. As soon as they stepped into the cabin, a strong and pungent musty smell hit them in the face, choking the three of them and making them cough and complain.
Qiuxia couldn't help but complain, "Miss, look at this place! It smells musty everywhere. How can people live in such an environment?"
Yuan Jinxia was also full of resentment, and she grumbled angrily, "Humph, that damned Lu Yanwang! We clearly came here with him to investigate a case, but he only arranged such a shabby place for us to stay. It's really too much! He even implicated Youyou, forcing you to squeeze into such a lousy place with us."
Youyou, who was standing by, seemed quite calm. She smiled and consoled him, "It's okay. It's just a little moldy. As long as you clean it up, it can still be lived in. When you're away from home, it's naturally not the same as at home. You need to slowly get used to everything."
Hearing this, Yuan Jinxia quickly agreed: "You're right, Youyou, you are really considerate! In that case, let's get started cleaning up." As she said that, she rolled up her sleeves and prepared to get to work.
"I'll help you clean up." Yuan Jinxia said enthusiastically.
"Why don't we all go together? This way we can go faster." Youyou suggested.
"Miss, you are of noble status, so you should just rest aside and leave the rough work to me." Qiuxia advised hurriedly.
"Oh, there's no need to be so particular. It's more fun if we work together." Youyou responded with a smile.
Seeing this, Qiuxia no longer insisted and nodded, saying, "Okay, then I'll listen to Youyou." So, the three of them worked together and began to clean the musty cabin enthusiastically.
Before long, the messy and musty place was cleaned up and spotless. At this time, Youyou gently took out a small and exquisite bottle from his arms. The bottle was crystal clear and sparkled charmingly under the sunlight.
Youyou carefully opened the bottle cap, and a light and elegant floral scent instantly filled the air. It turned out that this was a sobering agent she made herself, and the materials used were all taken from the petals of various beautiful flowers. Sniffing it closely, the floral scent was fresh and pleasant, as if one was in a gorgeous sea of flowers.
Yuan Jinxia, who was standing by, keenly caught the unique aroma in the air. She looked curiously at the object that Youyou was spraying and couldn't help asking, "Youyou, what is this in your hand? It smells so good, like the scent of flowers!"
Qiuxia, who was standing next to Youyou, explained with a smile, "This is a treasure that our young lady spent a lot of time and effort to make. She personally collected different kinds of flower petals from the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and then carefully sealed them for a whole year, which resulted in the wonderful fragrance you are smelling now."
Yuan Jinxia was very surprised when she heard this, and couldn't help but sigh: "Oh my god, this is too rare! It takes so much time and energy to prepare."
Youyou smiled gently and said to Yuan Jinxia, "Since you like it so much, I'll give you a few bottles after we go back. I've made a lot of this kind of sobering agent, so I don't mind giving you a few bottles."
Yuan Jinxia was overjoyed and quickly thanked him: "Thank you very much, Youyou, you are so kind!"
Since there were only two habitable cabins on the ship, Youyou, Qiuxia and Yuan Jinxia had to squeeze into one cabin, while Yang Yue and Yang Chengwan lived in the other cabin.
At this moment, Yang Yue walked briskly to the door of the cabin where Youyou and the others were staying, raised his hand and knocked gently on the door, then called out, "Jinxia, Miss Ouyang, Master asked me to come over and see if you need any help?"
Not long after, there was a creaking sound as the door was slowly pushed open. Yuan Jinxia's pretty face appeared at the door. She looked at Yang Yue and said with a smile, "Oh, Big Yang, you're really too late! We've already packed up everything here."
Hearing this, Youyou also came out of the room. She bowed slightly to Yang Yue and said softly, "Thank you, Lord Yang, for still thinking about us so much. In fact, we have really arranged everything."
Yang Yue waved his hand quickly and said to Youyou with a smile: "Miss Ouyang, you are too polite. If you have any discomfort living here, just tell me. Don't be polite. And, you can just call me Big Yang like Jin Xia."
Youyou smiled and said, "Well, Da Yang, don't always call me Miss Ouyang from now on. It's strange. Just call me Youyou."
Yang Yue nodded and answered readily, "Okay, Youyou."
At this moment, Lu Yi led a group of people and walked over aggressively. His cold eyes quickly swept through the crowd, and finally fixed on Yang Yue, and then he said: "Master Yang, I have something important to discuss with you. Please spare me a moment to talk."
Seeing this, Yang Yue quickly responded, "Okay, Sir Lu, this way please, I will lead you the way."
Then he turned to look at Yuan Jinxia and Youyou, and instructed: "Jinxia, Youyou, you two go ahead and do your things first. If you have any urgent matters, come to me." After that, he led Lu Yi away quickly.
Before leaving, Lu Yi turned back to look at You You as if possessed by a ghost. There seemed to be deep meaning in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
Seeing Yang Yue and Lu Yi walking away, Yuan Jinxia couldn't help but become curious. She rolled her eyes and then moved closer to Youyou, saying in a low voice, "Youyou, how about we secretly follow them and see what they have to say?"
When Youyou heard this, she looked embarrassed and quickly waved her hands and said, "Oh, it's not good to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. What if we get caught? It's better not to go."
Yuan Jinxia didn't care. She took Youyou's arm and shook it coquettishly, saying, "Good Youyou, what are you afraid of? We won't be discovered. Just stay with me." Having said that, without waiting for Youyou's response, she pulled her up and followed on tiptoe.
Just when Lu Yi was about to discuss important matters with Yang Chengwan, Yang Yue, an outsider, was naturally driven out without mercy. He stood outside the door helplessly, and when he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly caught a glimpse of two figures hiding stealthily not far away. Looking closely, it turned out to be Youyou and Yuan Jinxia.
Yang Yue was about to say hello, but Yuan Jinxia waved her hand at him and made a silent gesture, signaling him not to make a sound. Yang Yue understood what they were doing secretly - it turned out that these two were also here to eavesdrop on the conversation! Thinking of this, Yang Yue couldn't help but feel a little funny, and at the same time he tiptoed over. In this way, the "eavesdropping group" that originally had only two people instantly expanded to three people.
The three of them huddled together tightly, holding their breath and not daring to make a sound, for fear of making any noise to alert the people in the room.
The light in the room was a little dim, but one could still clearly see Lu Yi's slightly frowning brows, staring sharply at Yang Chengwan, and asked, "Sir Yang, why did you bring one more person on board this trip? Who is this person?" His voice was low and penetrating, as if he could see through all the truth.
Yang Chengwan hurriedly bowed and explained, "Master Lu, this girl is Jin Xia's good friend. Master Lu, don't worry, Miss Ouyang will never cause us any trouble. She is cautious and will keep her mouth shut. She will never make any mistakes." Yang Chengwan spoke sincerely, trying to dispel Lu Yi's doubts.
Lu Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Oh? And your last name is Ouyang?" There was a barely perceptible curiosity in his tone.
Yang Chengwan nodded quickly and responded, "That's right, Lord Lu. Her name is Ouyang Youyou, which is indeed a rare surname and name. However, Miss Ouyang is a straightforward and righteous person, and she has a deep friendship with Jin Xia. She insisted on coming here this time because she was worried about Jin Xia's safety." After saying that, Yang Chengwan raised his eyes to observe the changes in Lu Yi's expression, fearing that his words would not satisfy this cold-faced devil.
Lu Yi nodded slightly, and then said: "Well, since Lord Yang has promised so much, then I naturally have nothing more to say. I came to visit you today, Lord Yang, because I was asked by my father. My father earnestly hopes that you can come back to him and lend him a helping hand!"
Yang Chengwan looked embarrassed, and after sighing softly, he slowly said, "Alas... Mr. Lu, it's not that I don't want to help, but I'm really disabled and I'm afraid I'm powerless."
Lu Yi seemed to have expected Yang Chengwan's refusal. He responded calmly, "Master Yang, don't be too modest. I know that you are experienced and capable. However, my father asked me to bring you a message - 'The dead are gone.'"
Hearing this, Yang Chengwan was stunned, and the scenes from many years ago instantly emerged in his mind. Those once vivid faces and bits and pieces of the past surged into his mind like a tide, making him fall into deep memories.