31 A Favour to be Returned (2/2)

At this question, Madam Lin paused and said: ”My name is Lin YuLou, but the people around me call me Madam Lin.”

The youngman pondered for a moment, before he said ”My name is Hao Xian.”

Madam Lin's eyes flashed a trace of hostility, before they returned to their original lipid and calm state.

[The second prince, Canglong Hao Xian, son of the once powerful Imperial Consort Ying and legitimate daughter of the Ye clan, Ye YuYing.]

A gracious smiled graced Madam Lin's lips, as she said ”Young master Hao, since I have helped you, you should owe me a favor? No?”

Canglong HaoXian's face darkened and replied: ”Is what madam truly needs a favor, after I return, I will have some directly bring you a million taels.”

”No need for that, I have plenty of money, but what I lack is favours.” Madam Lin waved her hand and said with all seriousness.

”Fine. If it is to my ability and not against the morals I stand for, then I will do everything in my utmost power to accomplish it.” Canglong HaoXian swore solemnly.

”Hehe…” Madam Lin chuckled. ”Do I seem like the type of person who would make you do something against your will?” She asked softly.

”It's hard to tell what a person's heart holds.” Canglong HaoXian said in all seriousness..

”Indeed it is, I once made a bet with… someone, and that was the only time I had ever lost. By losing, I hid away for a very very long time.” Madam Lin paused for a moment, ”But I do not regret it, it has made me see the world in an entirely new way.” she said in a reminiscently.

Her blank eyes gazed out the small cottage window. Looking into the nothingness that was night. It was so darke out here in the middle of nowhere, like standing in a dark room, yet one knew that in the four directions, they were completely surrounded by the forests and all the beasts that lived within. No one standing here would believe that the imperial capital of Qing Cheng was merely a few miles away.

Her ears sensed a movement a distance away. A strange smile that was devoid of all feelings including happiness and sorrow appeared upon her face.

”It seems we will have some guests.” She seemed to be speaking to herself. That voice was so low that the two people she had just welcomed into the hut did not hear her.

Ru An was the only one truly listening, her face expressionless.

”Madam, I will check on our carriage.” She bowed respectfully, then left.