Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Not Reciprocating is Impolite (1/2)

Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Not Reciprocating is Impolite

Di Ying can’t help but frown uncomfortably.

“Brother, dad will be alright, right? Dad will come back safely, right? Dad promised me he would weave me grass locusts and take me out riding horses. Dad, I want dad! Wuu wuu…”

As she spoke, her tears rolled down her face.

“I miss dad too…”

Di Xuan’s eyes turned red, and tears silently fell. His voice was still somewhat hoarse.

“Don’t cry! Dad said that a real man shouldn’t cry! I won’t cry! I won’t!”

He forcefully wiped the tears from his face, trying his best to act like an adult.

The siblings’ crying attracted the attention of everyone in the clinic, and all of their eyes were moist.

Only Liu Sisi stood with her back to everyone, looking at an ink treasure painting on the wall.

“Don’t worry, he’ll be fine! I promise.”

Her words seemed to come from far away.

When everyone’s gaze focused on her, she seemed to sense it and turned her head.

Her face still wore a faint smile, as gentle as a breeze brushing past willows.

…

County Magistrate Su and Xin Quan prepared a table of drinks and warmly entertained Tan Hong.

Rather than genuine hospitality, they were trying to probe for what the Garrison Commander had said.

Little did they know that this messenger was also tight-lipped. They drank from noon until nightfall, eventually getting the other party drunk and extracting useful information.

“Lord Xin, do you think the words uttered by Tan Hong are true or false?” County Magistrate Su was hesitant.

Xin Quan pondered:”I think it should be true. My uncle has pampered me since I was young. Unless Master Shang pressured my uncle, he would only issue such an order reluctantly. What we have to do is to act before that person, and…”

Both nodded.

In the end, they decided to escort Di Yelei to Gongzhou City under the cover of darkness, not wanting to delay any further and risk more trouble!

As for Di Yelei, it was pitch black in the prison cell.

The stifling air, the surrounding darkness, and the occasional rustling sound of mice were amplified countless times by his senses, constantly assaulting the minds of the prisoners inside.

However, this was not the most important thing. What was unbearable was the dead silence of the prison cell, with no one to talk to and ease the boredom.

Just like Di Yelei at this moment.

His mind was filled with random thoughts, mostly of his past memories with Liu Sisi.

Her smiles and movements, the infinite charm was reliving itself over and over again in his mind like a fast-forwarded slideshow.

Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from beneath the floor. Although it was faint, the silence around him amplified it!

Di Yelei’s eyes suddenly widened, staring intently at the movement beneath the floor.

Soon after, the movement beneath the floor became more frequent. A stone slab was pushed open, and a person’s head slowly emerged from inside.

“Son-in-law!” the person whispered softly.

Di Yelei’s heart rejoiced: “How is Sisi? Did you bring water with you?”

All of this, of course, was prearranged! The end of that tunnel led to his newly built government residence.

“I brought clear water and some grains. Miss is fine. Son-in-law, please don’t worry. She told me to tell you to be careful tonight; there might be trouble! They will definitely make a move!”

The person’s movements were swift, and their voice was soft, hardly making any noise.

“Over there,” naturally referred to County Magistrate Su.

“I understand. You go back and tell Sisi that I am fine and tell her not to worry. Take good care of herself and the children.”