Chapter 410: Protecting His Wife (1) (1/2)

Although it was a very common phrase, it sounded a little strange to He Changdi when it finally filtered into his mind. He felt like there was a double meaning to the word ‘care’, especially after he had experienced more intimate contact with his wife…

Thus, the tips of He Sanlang’s ears started turning a little red.

Captain Guo and the others didn’t notice this little detail. At most, they just thought that He Sanlang’s expression seemed slightly awkward.

However, they weren’t bothered about such minute changes amongst brothers.

The men sat down at the center of the tent.

As He Changdi removed his sword from his waist, Zhang Mai glanced at him and asked, “Have you found the culprit behind this?”

He Sanlang looked at his brothers and said a single name.

“Xiao Bojian.”

Although his tone hadn’t changed, Captain Guo was able to sense the deep hatred for the man in his heart.

Zhang Mai furrowed his brows. His surprise showed in his voice as he asked, “I’ve never heard of this name before, how is he involved in this?”

Captain Guo’s home was in the capital and he exchanged letters with his wife and children regularly, so he knew a little more about the news in the capital compared to Zhang Mai. He frowned as well, “That person is this year’s top scholar for the imperial examinations. His good name has spread through the whole city. He’s Old Duke Ying’s disciple.”

When the mention of Duke Ying came up, Captain Guo shot a meaningful look at He Changdi as his expression turned a little strange.

Xiao Hongyu was lying on his bed. His lips tilted to one side, “That old man Duke Ying must be really blind. He’s raised a feral wolf by his side without knowing.”

The young Xiao Hongyu had somehow stumbled upon the truth of it.

He Sanlang sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. After holding up the cup and taking a small sip, his brows drew together and set down the cup. It was clear he didn’t like the mixed taste of sencha. He licked his lips and realised that Chu Lian’s sickly sweet honey water was actually better than sencha.

“Although House Ying is linked to me in marriage, we’re not close to House Ying.”

He Sanlang had put it nicely. Not only were they not close to House Ying, Chu Lian probably would never want to go back.

He Changdi brought his fingers together and touched the green Hetian jade ring on his right thumb before continuing, “Xiao Bojian is currently the secretary of the northwestern army encamped in Su City.”

This time, Captain Guo and Zhang Mai’s expressions both changed.

Surprise and bewilderment showed on their faces. They had never expected a newly minted top scholar to have climbed his way up the ranks in court so quickly!