Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Chapter 337: Want to Eat and Suffer Losses (1/2)
Chapter 329: Chapter 337: Want to Eat and Suffer Losses
“Madam, what are you doing?” Qi Luo was a smart person and sensed that something had been off about Madam for a while. And from this angle, after sizing up the surroundings, she guessed that Su Wenyue might have seen something near the restaurant’s window—that unmistakable bloody stain on the ground was unmissable.
“Qi Luo, don’t ask questions yet. Help me look around nearby for an injured man chased by those government soldiers earlier. Mr. Sun’s subordinates are not good people, and since we’ve stumbled upon this, we naturally should lend a hand.” Su Wenyue thought that the man, being so gravely injured, couldn’t have gone far, so she sent Qi Luo to search the area.
With those words, Qi Luo understood Madam’s intentions. Indeed, Mr. Sun was no good person, and he had done many unjust acts in his position as general magistrate, not to mention the existing grudge between their households. With these thoughts, it was easy to understand Madam’s actions—she seemingly hadn’t intended to meddle until she heard about the identity and background of those soldiers from Qi Luo, which is when she decided to intervene.
“Madam, it’s not safe to leave you alone here. Master has instructed me to not let Madam out of my sight,” Qi Luo hesitated, torn between obeying Madam’s command and not wanting to betray Master’s prior instructions.
“It’s fine, I’ll just stand here without moving. Don’t go too far away; look around nearby and give up if you find nothing. If anything happens, I’ll call out and you’ll be able to hear me.” Su Wenyue didn’t have a resolute determination to save someone; she had taken action merely because she encountered the situation and it involved Mr. Sun. She didn’t plan to exert too much effort.
Upon hearing this, Qi Luo thought it feasible and went to look for the man as Su Wenyue suggested, while Su Wenyue waited by the door. She was not adept at searching for people, leaving the task to Qi Luo.
As Su Wenyue stood there waiting, she unintentionally saw a red liquid trickling under the door, which startled her. Before she could react, the door swung open and someone covered her mouth from behind, a dagger held against her neck.
“Don’t move, or else don’t blame me for being inhospitable!” Su Wenyue could smell a strong, bloody scent coming from the person behind her, most likely the man she was seeking, the one pursued by Mr. Sun’s subordinates. Although the voice sounded vicious with a strong threat, it also seemed weak. Su Wenyue thought the man must be forcing himself to stay conscious through his severe injuries.
“Brave sir, don’t misunderstand, I have no intention of harming you, otherwise I would have informed the soldiers of your whereabouts long ago.” No sooner had Su Wenyue finished speaking, the man’s grip on her tightened, clearly not very convinced by her words.
“Who are you, and what do you want with me? You don’t recognize me, do you?”
“I don’t recognize you. I just saw you being chased by the soldiers while I was dining at the restaurant. Those soldiers work for Mr. Sun, and I thought to myself that he’s no saint, wondering if most likely a good person would be the one he’s after. That’s why I came to check on you.” Su Wenyue didn’t hide anything and spoke her mind, afraid that the man might harm her by mistake, seeing her as an enemy.
The man, after hearing Su Wenyue’s explanation, still wasn’t entirely convinced but eased his stance. “You haven’t fooled me, or else my dagger wouldn’t show mercy.”
“Why would I fool you? We haven’t wronged each other. If I really wanted to hurt you, I wouldn’t have to come here in person—I could have just reported your whereabouts to the soldiers. Don’t disregard a kind heart; I just thought you were being pursued by Mr. Sun’s men, so I kindly came to check. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother meddling.” Su Wenyue became even more assertive as she spoke. If she showed even a hint of guilt or hesitation, she might be in danger. She only hoped that Qi Luo wouldn’t find anyone and would return quickly.