Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 501: Incomprehensible (1/2)
Chapter 494: Chapter 501: Incomprehensible
The carrier pigeon flew up from under the cliff, surely a signal from Qi Yun who must have found something at the bottom of the cliff.
Han Yu’s gaze stirred but he hesitated to reach out and untie the message bound to the pigeon’s leg. He merely watched intently, wondering when he, Han Yu, had become such a coward that he was somewhat afraid to face reality, dreading the worst news from Qi Yun, news he might be unable to bear, and the likelihood of which was more than slim.
The secret guard following Han Yu understood his reluctance and stood silently beside him, not daring to urge him, though anxious to know what Qi Yun had written. How was Madam faring?
After what felt like an eternity, Han Yu finally sighed, caught the pigeon, and shakily took the message from its leg to open it.
The secret guard was tense, not daring to miss any of Han Yu’s actions, fearful that bad news in the letter might provoke Master to rashness. Standing on the edge of the cliff, what if Han Yu, in despair, were to jump down to join his wife?
Although the secret guard believed Master to be stronger than this, and that even if he received news of his wife’s death, he would at least seek vengeance for her, sparing no one who dared covet his wife, he couldn’t be certain. After all, Master’s behavior over the past two days, his concern for his wife, had truly exceeded his understanding. Love was a realm he had never ventured into, but who could say what irrational actions might be taken under its influence?
Han Yu opened the letter with trembling hands. His eyes quickly scanned the contents and a wave of relief washed over him. His face, taut with tension, softened slightly. Although they had not found Su Wenyue, any news was good news for Han Yu as it meant his wife was still alive.
The secret guard, closely observing his Master’s expressions, saw Han Yu’s obvious reaction and felt a surge of joy. Perhaps this meant Madam was truly still alive?
“Master, has the Mistress been found?” Unable to restrain his concern, the secret guard asked.
“She’s still alive,” Han Yu said, his voice inevitably colored with emotion. Although Qi Yun’s letter only speculated and could not fully confirm it, Han Yu believed it to be true—his wife would not be dead.