Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Mid-Autumn Festival Turmoil (10) (1/2)
Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Mid-Autumn Festival Turmoil (10)
Liu Sisi, offended by the accusations, was slightly annoyed.
However, thinking that the two children were still quite young and that their disappearance was not a joke, she sent servants out to look for them.
It was then that they continued onwards to the official residence.
Di Ah-Bao and Ms. Xin, lagging behind, obviously started to argue.
“What nonsense! I was only speaking the truth. Di Xuan is already nine years old, yet he is doted upon like a little kid all day – isn’t this the same as my past? I certainly disagree…”
Ms. Xin said something else that Liu Sisi couldn’t quite catch. After a moment, she heard Di Ah-Bao speaking again.
“I simply refuse to approve of this matter! If I had an opportunity to venture out with the Third Brother earlier, I would not be as unaccomplished as I am now. Hmm… I know… enough, don’t nag…
“How are you feeling? Not too tired, I hope?”
Di Yelei quietly approached Liu Sisi from the side.
Liu Sisi shook her head lightly and smiled: “No, I am not.”
Di Yelei somewhat helplessly replied: “Ah-Bao’s temperament is really like an immature child. I am sorry that you have to endure it.””
“Don’t worry, I understand that he is only looking out for Di Xuan’s best interests. I do not blame him.”
Nevertheless, she felt that she and Di Xuan needed to have a serious talk.
Once everyone returned to the manor, they scattered to their respective courtyards.
Due to the small size of the official residence, each courtyard was quite tiny, affecting ventilation.
At the moment, it was still the hour of 7 p.m to 9 p.m, and there was not the slightest breeze around. The heat was making everyone feel irritable, none wanting to budge.
At this time, the servants assigned to look for the two children had not returned yet, but Di Xuan had!
The moment he set foot in the manor, numerous pairs of eyes suddenly turned towards him.
“Xuan’er, you’re back. Where’s YingEr? Wasn’t she with you when you went out?”
“What? YingEr hasn’t returned yet?”
Di Xuan was shocked!
It was then that everyone realised the severity of the situation and hurriedly sent numerous people out to look for her.
“Wait!”
Liu Sisi suddenly spoke, gazing at everyone who was about to head out, “Remember, it’s our Lord Di’s second son who has gone missing. Do you understand?” Her tone was gravely serious.
Everyone immediately understood Liu Sisi’s words. It was true that ‘he who worries, is confused.’ If outsiders knew that YingEr was the one who was lost, even if she was eventually found, her reputation would be tarnished!
Old Master Di also grasped the key point and hurriedly agreed: “Yes, yes! The Second Young Master went to float river lanterns tonight and accidentally lost his way. Those going to look for him, please keep your mouths shut. If I find out that anyone has leaked even a single word… Humph!”
He glared angrily at everyone.
“Yes, Old Master, don’t worry. We are all going out to search for the Second Young Master!”
Everyone suddenly realised the gravity of the situation and quickly responded. They departed after exchanging glances, scattering to search for Di Xuan.
Di Xuan sat on a chair in a daze, clearly failing to gather his thoughts amidst the sudden turn of events. How could she have gone missing? That was the same route they took every day. How could she just vanish suddenly? It was not possible!
Di Yelei called out to him, “Xuan’er, come in for a moment. I have something to ask you.”
Di Xuan didn’t react. After a while, he slowly got up and entered the inner room.
“Close the door!”
Di Yelei spoke to him, “What happened tonight? Can you tell me the details of what went on?”