Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 264: Not Cherishing Sentiments (2/2)
Lan Xin and Lan Fang had gone to bed, but roused by the noise, they got up and saw several handsome young men, who, despite their modest dress, exuded an air and upbringing that appealed to them. They speculated about the young men’s Status, but being prudent, they didn’t openly inquire, only looked on curiously.
Zhai Li and the others, however, didn’t want to be scrutinized. Their current identities were better kept secret; seeing fewer people meant less risk of exposure. Not only were they putting themselves in danger, but now they might also jeopardize Lord Han.
Having taken the Su Lanxin and Su Lanfang sisters under her wing, Su Wenyue was responsible for them and had promised her eldest aunt to look after them, so she couldn’t let the sisters encounter outsiders: “Lan Xin, Lan Fang, there’s nothing left for you to do here. You can go back to your rooms to rest. Grandma Chen, keep a close watch, make sure the young Misses rest well and check if the doors and windows are securely closed against the cold.”
Grandma Chen complied, and with Su Wenyue’s word, the Lan sisters had no choice but to leave. However, before departing, Lan Fang gave Zhai Li another curious glance, thinking the young man looked familiar but certain she had never met him before, which made her feel a bit peculiar.
Once Lan Xin and Lan Fang had left, Zhai Li and the others also sighed in relief, feeling a bit nervous from the girls’ scrutiny.
“Alright, now you can tell me why you sought me out. What message did Husband send with you? Why didn’t he come back himself and instead sent you with a message?” Su Wenyue urgently wanted to know.
When Su Wenyue asked, Zhai Li and the others didn’t answer but looked towards the people around Su Wenyue: “Please forgive us, Madam, but this matter is of great importance, and we must speak to you alone.”
“Yes, Madam,” Qi Shen added, concerned that Su Wenyue might not trust them. “It was also for this reason that Master Han didn’t have us wait for him elsewhere but sent us to you instead. If our identities were discovered…” He was cut off by a glare from Zhai Li, catching himself and realizing he had misspoken. Although naive, he wasn’t reckless and had acted out of fondness for Madam Han.
Listening to them, Su Wenyue’s expression turned solemn. If Han Yu was treating this matter with such significance, the young men’s identities must be exceptional. Given the state of the world, Su Wenyue already had some suspicions upon meeting the young men, though she wasn’t entirely sure. Were that the case, no wonder Han Yu was so cautious.
“All of you leave now. Make sure to command the informed servants not to let a word of tonight’s events slip out, or do not blame me for being unsentimental,” Su Wenyue decisively ordered, now having a plan in mind.
Aunt Li, however, was worried about leaving Su Wenyue alone with the young men. Should they harbor ill intentions, what then? Furthermore, it wasn’t seemly for Madam, a woman, to be alone with several men in a Room, so she wished to stay.