Chapter 276 Exposing the Identity (1/2)

There was a commotion by the time they arrived at Liuxin Courtyard.

The moment Lin Mengya stepped through the entrance, Xiaoyu and Qinghu were all ready to set out to save Lin Mengya, holding their long swords in their hands.

When they abruptly saw Lin Mengya coming into the courtyard, their eyes were widened in shock.

“Are you… you alright, Elder Sister?”

Without hesitation, Xiaoyu threw himself into Lin Mengya’s arms.

His pair of doe eyes were glistening with tears. Lin Mengya shot Qinghu a puzzled look. Since when did this little guy start to be so emotional?

“I’m fine now. The bad guys had been chased away by Lin Kui and his guards. Don’t worry, am I not standing before your eyes unharmed?”

The little guy who buried himself in Lin Mengya’s chest was still trembling. Not far from them, Wanyan Lie was rushing towards them. However, his face was injured and his clothes were in disarray.

What had happened? Had Liuxin Courtyard been attacked too?

“Young Master, please take care of your health and stop being stubborn.”

Xiaoyu turned to glare at Wanyan Lie. Even Lin Mengya was stunned to see the deep hatred in Xiaoyu’s eyes.

What exactly happened?

“Stay out of this! Wanyan Lie, I will remember what happened today. If you hurt my Elders Sister in any way, I won’t let you go!”

Xiaoyu lashed out and it made Lin Mengya frown. Seeing the shadow of guilt in Wanyan Lie’s eyes, she could roughly make out what had happened.

“You should all go back. I’m tired and I need to rest. Mr. Wanyan, I’d advise you to restrain yourself and remember that you’re in the prince’s mansion. The prince had been lenient with your coming and going in the mansion on Xiaoyu’s account. If you’re tired of the quiet life here, I will let the prince know that you’d like him to keep an eye on you.”

It was not often that Lin Mengya used such severe expressions. If Wanyan Lie had taken part in what happened this time, it would have been as good as nurturing a tiger in their midst and inviting calamity.

Wanyan Lie would never have expected the usually easy-going Lin Mengya to be so harsh towards him this time.

Immediately, the expression on his face changed to one of displeasure.

At this juncture, the men behind Wanyan Lie turned into henchmen in borrowed plumes who appeared suddenly and started raising their voices saying, “Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to Manager Lie in this manner. If not for the fact that you’re the young master’s elder sister, I would’ve—”

“What would have you done?”

Lin Mengya’s clear, beautiful eyes were suddenly filled with chilling coldness. They used to be a pair of sparkly kind eyes, but at this moment, they look as terrifying as ghost eyes.

She was merely a weak, petite woman, but her severe air about her had even deterred Wanyan Lie from going against her.

“Please bear in mind that this is not Lie Yun but Dajin. While I let you in, I can also keep you here. I’m not the one who is allowed to live on Xiaoyu’s account. Listen carefully, Wanyan Lie. From this moment on, make sure you restrain your men. Do not commit anything that is forbidden here. Otherwise, you’ll end up a wandering soul in Dajin regardless of who you are!”

Her words carried so much weight that even Wanyan Lie was surprised that this woman was even able to be so straightforward when she threatened people. She was not the least inferior to any man. No one dared doubt her words.

At this moment, their eyes were locked and neither was backing down.

They persisted until a figure in jet black robe came in between the two of them.

“I hope you remember every word my consort said and adhere to it. Dajin is not Lie Yun. It’s not a place where the Wanyan Family can do anything you like. Perhaps I should address you as the sovereign general of and Fourth Prince of Lie Yun.”

Long Tiaohao’s voice of indifference came in between the two. In this situation of two against one, Wanyan Lie eventually backed down.

Long Tianyu who was clad entirely in black, was expressionless on his face. The light which shone forth from his jet black eyes instilled fear.

A wary look flashed across Wanyan Lie’s eyes when he heard Long Tianyu revealing his identity.

Although his identity was not meant to be a secret, no one had exposed him so far. Not to mention that Long Tianyu had exposed his identity, but even after this, he continued to threaten him. It appeared that Long Tianyu truly had the intention to keep them in Dajin.

If Lin Mengya were a sword that showed off its ability occasionally, Long Tianyu would be an axe hanging on his neck.

Wanyan Lie quickly calmed down. He had underestimated these two people earlier.

He thought he had been very discreet and was convinced that Princess Yu would not find out his identity unless his young master revealed the secret to her.

Never would he expect that their identity and whereabouts were under Prince Yu and Princess Yu’s scrutiny all along.

“Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness.”

Wanyan Lie cupped his fists as a gesture of respect as he did not dare to continue being rude like he was earlier.

Lin Mengya’s expression softened as she watched Wanyan Lie and his men leave.

Xiaoyu remained in her arms and refused to even look at Wanyan Lie at all. It was obvious that there were many problems. Lin Mengya was keenly aware of what was on Xiaoyu’s mind. Likely, Xiaoyu had found that Wanyan Lie had bad intentions towards Lin Mengya and was therefore provoked to anger.