Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 647: No Turning Back (2/2)
“Yes, no matter what, even if it means scaling a mountain of swords or plunging into a sea of flames, I will definitely rescue them!” Su Hengyi was not deterred by Wang Mang’s display of force. Regardless of the reason, he must rescue them at all costs. As the heir to the second branch of the Su Family, cowardice or timidity was not in his nature. Despite the danger, he was determined to achieve his goal.
Feng Ruolin understood her husband’s resolution, which signified readiness to risk life and death, yet she was not frightened but calmly declared, “Husband, whatever you do, I support you and will accompany you.”
Su Hengyi was acting as a Su Family heir should, and as a man must for his kin. The only ones he felt sorry for were his wife and children. Touched and apologetic, he said, “Lin Mei, I…”
“Husband, there’s no need to say it; I understand,” Feng Ruolin interjected. She had married Su Hengyi precisely for this quality and naturally wouldn’t blame him for choosing to take responsibility. Instead, she supported him. If Su Hengyi had been discouraged by Wang Mang’s arrangements or had abandoned the rescue for any reason, Feng Ruolin would have disdained him. The people of Jianghu valued righteousness above all, and as a daughter of the Jianghu, Feng Ruolin was unswervingly committed to rescuing her eldest uncle’s family.
Su Hengyi was deeply moved, but realized that saying more now would be inappropriate. He was grateful in his heart; thankfully, he had withstood his birth mother’s pressure to marry this daughter-in-law. As a businessman frequently traveling far and wide, he was more open-minded and didn’t care much for trivial customs. What mattered most was the person’s inner character. His choice had indeed been correct. Although Feng Ruolin hadn’t entirely met his mother’s expectations in the years they were married, in his eyes, she had done very well.
Upon entering Chang’an City, Su Hengyi and his companions did not go to any establishments associated with the Su Family, whether publicly or privately. Although the properties related to Marquis Beian Mansion had been seized by Wang Mang, the businesses belonging to the Su Family in Chang’an City were unaffected. Whether Wang Mang was unaware of this detail or was deliberately playing cat and mouse, they could not take the risk. After entering the city, they directly located the discreet safehouse Han Yu had provided in Chang’an.
The safehouse wasn’t large and wasn’t particularly well hidden, being situated in a teahouse near West Market, surrounded by a black market and various stores. Indeed, this was a place where chaos reigned and all sorts of people congregated.
When the shop boys saw Su Hengyi and his group presenting credentials and such, the shopkeeper, who had been forewarned, asked no questions and led them straight through to the back.
“Gentlemen, please wait here; the shopkeeper will be back shortly,” one said.
“Master, this place is too chaotic and complicated; isn’t it easy to get exposed?” One of Su Hengyi’s men, upon seeing their lodgings in such a place, spoke with worry after the boy left.
Feng Ruolin spoke even before Su Hengyi could answer, approving of the location not with dissatisfaction, but with satisfaction.
“What do you know? It’s precisely this kind of place that’s preferable. With such complexity, anyone’s appearance is unsurprising, and our own presence won’t draw suspicion or attention. Besides, although small and slightly shabby, the place has everything it should,” she said.