70 Days Before The Imperial Banquet - 24.2 (1/2)

With the help of Fan Yong Rui, the group were able to safely return back to the Fan estate and after sending Five away to investigate the source of those assassins who set up the ambush, Fan Yong Rui went with Ying Xiao Dan to Fan Song Xue's courtyard while the rest went and followed Luo Yang's lead and went to the their quarters where one of the physicians of the Lei Sha Di Army will come to treat their wounds.

Once they arrived, the herbs were inmediately taken away by Ru Wen Cheng and Ying Xiao Dan was then led away by his younger twin sister; Ying Xiao Li so that his injuries will be treated as well.

Left alone, Fan Yong Rui made his way to a bathing room he knew was in the courtyard where he quickly cleaned himself up and changed robes before he made his way to his grandfather's room where he heard voices coming from there.

Giving the door three sharp knocks, he then pushed it open and entered, drawing the attention of all the people inside.

”Yong Rui!”

A female voice exclaimed in surprise before he felt a strong force barrel into him as he reflexively hugged the small, soft body in his arms as he caught a whiff of a familiar scent along with it.

”Mother!”

”Yong Rui! You unfillial child, where have you been? So many things has already happened here at home and not even a trace of your shadow could be found here! Do you even know how worried I was?! There were assassins, Yong Rui! Assassins!” Wei Rou Xiang cried out as she squeezed her son to her as if worried that he'll disappear into a puff of smoke any second.

Feeling helpless, Fan Yong Rui just rubbed his mother's back gently while comforting her and reassured her in a soft voice.

”Mother, I'm fine! Really! I actually came home yesterday and heard about the assassination attempt on Grandfather. I just went out to help track some leads on who might be responsible for it. Blame this unfillial son of yours for not dropping by and letting you know...”

Seeing the expression on his wife's face, Fan Hui Liang stepped in and pulled Wei Rou Xiang to his side who reluctantly let go of Fan Yong Rui before directing an accusing look towards her husband.

Sighing, Fan Hui Liang said, ”Little Rou, now isn't the time. It was Brother and I who told him to go and make haste.”

Knowing that it truly wasn't the time to make a fuss, Wei Rou Xiang just let it go and sighed as she said, ”Fine.”

Looking over to his son, Fan Hui Liang then turned serious and asked, ”Did you find anything?”

”Some but I'm still having it doubled checked to see if the information we got was indeed credible. Aside from that, when I ran into Ying Xiao Dan earlier, there was a group of people that were attacking them and from what we saw and what they told me, they were ambushed on their way back.”

”Was it from the same group?”

”Of that, I'm not sure although I think it's highly unlikely.” Fan Yong Rui answered solemnly in reply after some thought.

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Hearing that, Fan Song Xue who had remained silent until now finally spoke up in a strong, authoritative manner.

”If that's the case, all of you must go and make some preparations while also limiting the number of servants who go out... Liang'er, I'm sure you know what to do regarding this matter. As for your brother, tell Zhong'er to step up. Both of you must do what needs to be done, immediately! Am I understood?”

”Yes, Father! Please leave it to us.”

Waving his hand, Fan Song Xue dismissed all of them and as they were leaving, Ying Xiao Li came in to give a medicinal drought to Fan Song Xue before excusing herself once more and upon seeing that after drinking the medicine, Fan Song Xue seemed a bit out of it, Fan Hui Liang just told him to have a good rest before ushering his family out.

As they exited the room, they saw Fan Hui Zhong just outside, staring quietly at the water that was falling softly from the roof's edges, not moving a muscle. It was almost as if he was frozen in time like a hard and stoic-looking statue.

”Brother...”

Hearing the familiar voice, Fan Hui Zhong was jolted from his reverie as he turned to look at the direction where the voice came from and seeing his younger twin brother making his way towards him.

”Liang'er, how is Father?”

”He's alright now, Brother. He is just currently resting.”

”Is that so? That's good to hear.”

Seeing that his brother seemed to be a bit absent-minded, Fan Hui Liang felt powerless to help him and even felt some guilt in what he has to ask of him.

Noticing the torn look on Fan Hui Liang's face, Fan Hui Zhong just shook his head as he let out a deep, weary breath.