Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 438: Discussing the Discussion (1/2)

Chapter 431: Chapter 438: Discussing the Discussion

“General Han, my master said, please rush over to save her as soon as you see this note. If you’re too late, she might be harmed by someone, you must be quick! Also, this matter is related to Marquis Beian Mansion. If you don’t go, you will regret it,” the maid recited in accordance with Chen Li’s instructions. She couldn’t hide the nervousness on her face; after all, she was but a small servant girl, and seeing a high and mighty person like Han Yu, with his cold indifference and deadly aura, it was impossible not to be afraid. The man before her had too overpowering a presence.

Han Yu looked at the paper in his hand, and indeed, it was Chen Li’s handwriting, unmistakable and authentic.

Han Yu recognized the handwriting not because he was all that familiar with Chen Li, but because this woman’s writing was too unique. Having seen it once, it would be difficult not to recognize again. Her script was just so ugly, not to mention incomplete and missing strokes, like a person missing arms or legs and equally unattractive; no wonder it left a lasting impression.

Though the writing on the note was ugly, almost unbearable to look at, Han Yu could still discern the underlying urgency in it, such as the nervousness Chen Li must have felt as she scribbled it. The hastiness with which it was written had left many of the characters trembling and connected. But this only made it uglier. Such writing would be hard for anyone to imitate. In this respect, Chen Li could indeed be considered a prodigy.

The corners of Han Yu’s mouth twitched, revealing an expression of either disdain or sarcasm, as he watched the maid kneeling on the ground, shivering. He then dismissed her.

“I understand the situation. You may leave,” Han Yu commanded, not feeling the need to explain his actions to a maid.

The maid was somewhat troubled. Although she was frightened, she was uncertain whether she had fulfilled the mission entrusted by her miss. If something really happened to her miss, as her personal attendant, and one who had accompanied her, the old master surely would not spare her. With this thought, the maid suddenly mustered up the courage, lifting her head to reveal an unusually delicate and timid face, which just begged for pity.

“General Han, I know my status is low and unworthy of your attention. But if I return like this and something happens to my miss, I’ll be beaten to death by the old master. Please show some compassion and save my miss. I will be eternally grateful!” The maid pleaded, continually kowtowing to Han Yu. In her earnestness, her forehead even started to bruise, showing streaks of blood and eliciting sympathy.

This maid also had her schemes; her act was meant to arouse the compassion of the person before her. Unfortunately, she encountered a man as indifferent as Han Yu, who not only lacked any pity but also saw through her motives, his brow furrowing slightly in displeasure.

“I will say it one more time,” Han Yu spoke with disgust, “leave immediately. Otherwise, even if your old master doesn’t kill you, I will deal with you now under military law, ensuring you suffer more than death!” With impatience seeping into his voice, Han Yu had never known what sympathy was for any woman other than Su Wenyue. He wouldn’t break his principles even if the maid before him were pitiable—he issued his final ultimatum.