Chapter 327: Deep In The Alleyway (1/2)
Nan Xun nodded and turned to Yin Yun. ”What have you found in the manor?”
”I've been watching members of the family,” said Yin Yun. ”I noticed something strange about the Grand Chancellor.”
”How's that?”
”Everyday after work, he'll leave the manor for some time. I asked around. The servants said the Grand Chancellor has started doing that recently. No one knows where he's going or why.” Yin Yun explained his findings.
Jun Huang glanced at Nan Xun. She was pretty sure the Grand Chancellor must have been the one who moved Jun Hao. He left the manor every day to check on him.
Jun Huang lowered her eyes bemusedly. They'd have to follow the Grand Chancellor and see for themselves.
She kept quiet about it. They couldn't afford to alert the Grand Chancellor. She had to observe him some more and waited for an opening.
The next few days, Jun Huang kept an eye on the Grand Chancellor and sometimes chatted with him. He'd always been polite to her and made time to talk to her. Her eloquence surprised the Grand Chancellor. On the surface, they seemed like a father and daughter with a close relations.h.i.+p.
The mistress was pleased. She asked her husband to make more time for Jun Huang, which Jun Huang pretended to not notice.
She soon figured out the Grand Chancellor's schedule. The day she decided to follow the Grand Chancellor, she dismissed her servants first, saying that she was going to the study to seek her ”father” out. The servants left her be.
She spotted the Grand Chancellor inside the study. She didn't enter the door and instead hid in the shadows. The Grand Chancellor left the study and made his way outside. He hadn't brought any servants or guards with him, which made it easier for Jun Huang to stalk him.
She carefully stayed out of sight. The Grand Chancellor was cautious, looking around every now and then to make sure he wasn't followed. To avoid detection, Jun Huang didn't get too close to him.
They made many turns and finally arrived at a deep alleyway. There was a small house inside. Jun Huang stayed away and observed from behind a large tree.
Suddenly, someone approached her. She whirled around. Nan Xun quickly covered her mouth to stop her from making any sounds.
Jun Huang relaxed when she saw that it was him. Nan Xun shook his head at her and pointed at the house.
”Why are you here?” whispered Jun Huang.
Nan Xun pulled her closer and didn't immediately respond. Jun Huang frowned, worried that Nan Xun was angry at her for making a move without telling him.
He chuckled and a.s.sured her, ”I know you'll do this, so I've been keeping an eye on you. It turns out my worry isn't unfounded.”
Jun Huang lowered her eyes. ”I… didn't mean to leave you in the dark.”
”I know,” Nan Xun said rea.s.suringly, stopping her from thinking too much. ”This is a rare opportunity. You don't have the time to get prepared. It's reasonable for you to think on your feet.”
The Grand Chancellor walked out of the house. Nan Xun flattened himself to the tree and pulled Jun Huang closer, keeping both of them out of the Grand Chancellor's line of sight.
He let go of Jun Huang after the Grand Chancellor was far enough away. They vaulted over the wall and entered the small quadrangle compound, which was composed of a good number of houses.
”You're clever enough to see through everything,” Jun Huang said admiringly. Nan Xun paused and couldn't help feeling a little proud.
”I'm just prepared,” he said, controlling his excitement. ”Remember to always be careful, especially when I'm not around.”
Jun Huang nodded. ”I will. Don't worry.” She looked up at Nan Xun and smiled softly, uncharacteristically meek.
A chuckle escaped Nan Xun's mouth. She'd always been calm and collected. This was a side of her he had never seen. It fascinated him.
He ruffled her hair. ”I'm going to fall for you again if you smile like that once more.”
Jun Huang started and realized that Nan Xun was teasing her. She glared at him and kicked at him. Unfortunately she missed and lost her balance. Nan Xun quickly caught her wrist.