Chapter 326: Homicide, the empress dowager’s invitation (1/2)
Chapter 326: Homicide, the empress dowager’s invitation
Su Xiaoyu might be small in years, but her voice was quite loud. She’d only climbed halfway up the stairs when Han Yunxi heard her beyond the door.
“Who?” Long Feiye woke up immediately.
“A little girl I rescued, her name is Su Xiaoyu,” Han Yunxi replied truthfully.
Chu Xifeng should’ve told Long Feiye about Su Xiaoyu after investigating her origins, but he had forgotten because he’d been too busy recently. Long Feiye let go of Han Yunxi and rose to his feet, with Han Yunxi following him hastily off the bed. By now, Su Xiaoyu had already reached the door.
“Esteemed wangfei, it’s time to get up. This servant’s brewed tea for you.”
Han Yunxi had a habit of getting up early, so she should be drinking tea in the courtyard by this time. Naturally, Su Xiaoyu had no idea that Long Feiye was here, but her good intentioned interruption really left Han Yunxi depressed.
Of all the times to pick, she chose this one! She’d have to make sure and tell the girl not to come as she pleased.
“Carry it to the courtyard and prepare an extra cup,” Han Yunxi said from behind the door.
Su Xiaoyu gave a start and asked doubtfully, “Prepare an extra cup?”
Who was it?
She really didn’t react in time. Her original plan was to seize a chance help Han Yunxi change her clothes since she’d gotten up later than usual. That way, she could check her body at the same time. Unfortunately, she lost her chance once again.
Su Xiaoyu could only resentfully descend the stairs. But when she saw Long Feiye and Han Yunxi coming out together, she shuddered involuntarily.
The Duke of Qin!
Rumors had said he doted on Han Yunxi. When Su Xiaoyu first came to the estate, she was terrified at the prospect of meeting him. It was only after she came to Leisurely Cloud Pavilion that she realized Han Yunxi and Long Feiye lived in separate buildings.
But when did the Duke of Qin arrive? Was he sleeping upstairs last night?
Perhaps it was her guilty conscience at work, but Su Xiaoyu narrowly knocked over one of the teacups. Fortunately, she caught it in time. Long Feiye’s icy gaze rested on her as soon as he stepped out the door. He took every one of her movements into consideration, so he naturally noticed her nervousness. Despite being flustered, Su Xiaoyu was still well-trained. She decided to make a mistake to make the best of it. Her hand trembled, and the teacup fell to the ground.
Immediately, she fell to her knees without even daring to lift her head. “Your Highness Duke of Qin, have mercy! Have mercy! This servant didn’t do it on purpose! May Your Highness Duke of Qin have mercy!”
Long Feiye stared at her coldly without a word. Han Yunxi quickly stepped forward and said, “You can rise. Hurry and clean this up, it’s alright.”
Su Xiaoyu timidly lifted her head to look at Han Yunxi, shaking her head to show that she didn’t dare.
“If I say it’s fine, then it’s fine. You can withdraw.” Han Yunxi didn’t think much of Su Xiaoyu’s behavior, because the girl was always frightened when Long Feiye was brought up. Han Yunxi would be more suspicious if Su Xiaoyu was acting normally right now.
Su Xiaoyu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief when she heard the word ‘withdraw.’ She stood up but kept her body bowed and retreated without even turning her back. Yet Long Feiye suddenly spoke up.
“Hold it.”
Su Xiaoyu seemed to go weak at the knees and crashed to the ground. She began to cry. “Esteemed wangfei, save me…”
Han Yunxi didn’t know whether to laugh or lose her temper. Lil Thing’s behavior was embarrassing enough, but here was someone even more embarrassing than her pet. “Your Highness, this girl’s heard of your temper before. She’s afraid of you,” Han Yunxi said with a grin.
“What, does your lordship have a bad temper?” Long Feiye asked coldly.
Su Xiaoyu was trembling nonstop. Her head was bowed so low that it was nearly touching the grass. She didn’t utter a peep. By now, Zhao mama had arrived as well. When she saw Long Feiye, she grew puzzled.
“Your Highness, you’ve come so early!”
Han Yunxi didn’t explain. Long Feiye would never explain either, while Su Xiaoyu simply hung her head without daring to say a word. Zhao mama finally noticed the girl kneeling in the grass and laughed out loud. “Your Highness, this child gets frightened easily. It’s better if you don’t make things difficult for her.”
Zhao mama cleaned up the dropped teacup and brewed a fresh pot of green tea, before she said, “Your Highness, esteemed wangfei, please have a seat.” At the same time, she murmured next to Long Feiye’s ear,“Master, Chu Xifeng’s already looked into this girl. She’s clear.”