Chapter 39 - Hidden Danger (2/2)

The guard was bewildered with his sudden movement and question, but answered him politely, ”No, Lieutenant General went out this morning.”

Yao Ying smiled smugly and once again thanking the guard. Hmph! That Lin Jian wasn't here and it made his mood better. No one will make him feel annoyed today. Although he knew he needed Lin Jian's help to find a master, he didn't care. Yesterday's anger was still fresh on his mind. Why bother with Lin Jian today? The one he needed to meet today was General Lin.

Due to his privilege, no one stopped him. In a few minutes, he arrived in front of General Lin's study. There were two guards guarding in front of the door. 'Lin Fu' security measure was amazing. The way he looked at it, even a fly wouldn't be able to break through it. He could see guards patrolling everywhere. Yao Ying understood the difference between a military household with a noble merchant household.

It would be amazing he could build his own power. He shook his head to clear his mind. It wasn't good for being too ambitious. He couldn't even control and cultivate his own power, so there was no way he could think about other matters. He wanted to be stronger first because he wanted to protect his little wife.

Yao Ying could also see the inner yard battle. If he wasn't strong enough, then wouldn't the one who was bullied was his little wife? He didn't want it to happen. Maybe he could choose another path after becoming a merchant and strengthening his position? While his mind was wandering away, one of the two guards asked him, ”Are young master here for General Lin?”

Yao Ying quickly answered, ”Yes. Can I meet him?”

”Can you wait for a little while? The General is in a meeting. I will take Young Master to the main hall first. After the meeting is finished, this guard will call you again,” The guards explained.

Yao Ying nodded in agreement. It was his fault for not notifying his visit in advance. He could only wait in the main hall while drinking tea. He looked around at the bȧrė hall, wondering why General Lin chose to not having maids. He didn't even see any main wife or concubines' shadow. Was General Lin celibate? Or perhaps there was something he didn't aware of? He felt curious but he knew he wasn't close enough to ask – yet.

He felt bored waiting. He was going to yawn for the hundredth time when a servant walked wobblingly. He brought a lot of scrolls that hindered his sight. 'No wonder he walks like that.' Yao Ying thought to himself.

Yao Ying got up and offered, ”Do you need my help?”

The young servant looked at Yao Ying in surprise. He didn't realize there was another person in the hall. ”I'm sorry, Young Master. This servant didn't greet you just now.”

”Don't worry about it. I know you couldn't see me with that mountain of scrolls.” Yao Ying smiled at the young servant. He once again repeated his question, ”Do you need my help?”

The young servant was surprised by this humble young master's kindness. He knew his place and couldn't let the other party help him. ”No, no, no. Thank you for Young Master's kindness! This servant can handle this.”

Yao Ying nodded although he was unconvinced, then he gave way to the servant. However, after the young servant walked two steps, he accidentally stumbled. All of the scrolls flew up and fell down all over the place. A few scrolls even hit Yao Ying's head!