487 Zhou Baos Weakness (1/2)

Three days later.

In the Inner Yard of Wuyang Mansion.

Zhou Bao was in the Mansion pacing up and down agitatedly. Behind him stood his father Old Zhou, who was as equally worried as him. Besides these two people. the others in the courtyard were all Old Zhou's relatives. Today was Yan Yunfei's delivery date for her child. Naturally, the whole family had prepared everything properly. Everyone had arrived already and were all waiting anxiously for the child.

Suddenly, a cry was heard from outside the courtyard. Zhou Bao jumped in surprise. Subsequently, he saw Jiang Xiao racing into the courtyard anxiously with a letter in his hand. Zhou Bao expression was gloomy. His face bore traces of displeasure as he walked out of the courtyard.

He walked straight towards Jiang Xiao who was heading for the courtyard.

”What's the matter?!”

”Your Excellency, something has happened to Zhou Hai!” Jiang Xiao announced agitatedly after seeing Zhou Bao and handed over the letter in his hands to him.

...

It was the fourth year of Yongping of the Jin.

At a time when the entire world was in a state of ceaseless panic, the Jin Dynasty's Wuyang Region was however in a state of joy. That was because Wuyang Region's lord Zhou Bao had a child.

This result had calmed the original fury in him that was just about to explode. Not only had he calmed down, but Zhou Bao who now had a child seemed to have matured and was more thorough in his considerations.

In the next ten days, Zhou Bao was either accompanying Yan Yunfei or playing with his child. When he had nothing to do, he would chat with Old Zhou, painting a perfect picture of blissful filial piety. This scene agitated Jiang Xiao very much.

”Your Excellency, do we really want to dismiss this matter? That Qin Family was so audacious to not only stir up trouble between Kunlun Mountain and the Palace of Destruction Demon, but also in plotting to bring misfortune to Elderly Master and in killing Zhou Hai. This...!”

”I understand what you mean. Of course, I won't dismiss this matter, but there's no rush to deal with it now!”

Today, Zhou Bao finally walked out of the courtyard and met Jiang Xiao whose face was flushed with worry. Their encounter allowed the above conversation to take place.

”But...”

”Alright, you don't have to say anymore. I've already asked my father to stay in Wuyang Region. They will not be moving back and forth as per usual, so you don't have to worry that anyone will harm them. Unless they dare come and find trouble right here at Wuyang Region? I don't think so. As for Kunlun Mountain and Palace of Destruction Demons, they are just one of the many possible victims. If they are dead then forget them!” At this point, Zhou Bao lifted his head and glanced at Jiang Xiao. ”Jiang Xiao, you've served me for quite a number of years. I appreciate all your hard work!”

”What kind of words are those Your Excellency! It is my honor to work for Your Excellency. Plus, without your support, I would not have the status that I have today. Everything that I have now is given by Your Excellency. Nothing is hard work!”

Jiang Xiao was speaking the truth. Originally, he was just a small fly in the Navy of Jiang City. It was nothing like the glamour of being Zhou Bao's subordinate. Almost all his responsibilities involve those of a Seneschal. It was a job only given to one out of hundreds and thousands of people. Plus, Wuyang Region has been growing more and more prosperous. It could be said that he had a part to play in its success. Seeing an abandoned land transform into a flourishing one filled him with a sense of satisfaction. Hence, listening to Zhou Bao say those weird sentences left him feeling a little edgy.

Was there something in the letter that he missed? Hints that His Excellency had to send them away? Or was it that His Excellency had provoked someone important and was looking for a scapegoat?

”Don't think so much. I'm just saying that because I see that your cultivation has been stagnant at Level Six!” Seeing Jiang Xiao's worried looks, Zhou Bao perceived that his words may have caused some misunderstanding in his prone-to-overthinking subordinate.

Jiang Lan's expression changed, as if understanding something. He suppressed the anxiety in his heart.