allonlinenovel Chapter 134: Inexplicably Became a Lifesaver
Chapter 134: Inexplicably Became a Lifesaver
"Yun Ye, the girls who came to the mansion today were all raised by their aunt and grandmother. They are all well-educated, well-behaved and sensible. You have also seen their backgrounds. They are either from official families or scholarly families. They are definitely a good match for your Li family. If there is any girl you like, you can tell your aunt and grandmother, and I will write a letter to your mother in person."
After the dinner, the guests dispersed and the hall of Zhuo's mansion became quiet again. Li Yunye finally got to the topic that excited Old Madam Zhuo.
"Aunt grandmother, there is something Yunye hasn't had the chance to tell you." After Li Yunye glanced at Mu Liang who was smiling at him, he mustered up the courage to speak to Old Madam Zhuo.
"Oh, what's the matter?" Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhuo put down the teacup in her hand and asked curiously.
"Two days ago, Brother Muliang brought back a letter from mother, saying that the family has already arranged a marriage for Yunye." Li Yunye lowered his head guiltily, pinching his fingers and whispering.
"Have you arranged a marriage? Alas, kid, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Old Madam Zhuo was shocked when she heard this, and then disappointment appeared in her eyes. She had spent the whole day thinking about it, but in the end it was all in vain.
"I'm sorry, aunt and grandmother. Yunye forgot about it for a moment." Li Yunye smiled nervously at Old Madam Zhuo, but immediately lowered his head. Although it was not the first time he lied, he always felt guilty for deceiving his aunt and grandmother who was so kind to him.
"Mother, Yunye's affairs will be decided by his parents. You don't have to worry about it anymore." Zhuo Yanzheng, who had been silent on the side, suddenly spoke up.
"Hmph, I don't worry about Yunye, so how could I worry about you?" Although Mrs. Zhuo felt regretful, she felt relieved thinking that Yunye was already engaged. However, she didn't expect that her son's words aroused the dissatisfaction that had been pent up in her heart for a long time. She glared at Zhuo Yanzheng and snorted coldly.
"My son still has things to take care of, so I won't accompany my mother." Seeing that his mother was about to talk about her own affairs in front of the younger generation, Zhuo Yanzheng's face turned cold and he stood up hurriedly. After hurriedly bowing, he turned around and left.
Looking at her son's departing back, Mrs. Zhuo snorted angrily with red eyes.
"Aunt and grandmother, today is your birthday, please don't be angry." Seeing that Old Madam Zhuo was trembling with anger, Li Yunye didn't know where he got the courage from, but he took the initiative to hold Old Madam Zhuo's skinny hand and comforted her softly.
Mrs. Zhuo, who was in a rage, was startled when Li Yunye suddenly held her hand. Looking at Li Yunye's eyes and eyebrows that were similar to his mother's, the anger in her heart subsided. Then, she gave Li Yunye a loving smile, her eyes full of relief.
In the warm night breeze, Li Yunye and Mu Liang bid farewell to Old Lady Zhuo and left Zhuo's house in a carriage. Perhaps because he drank a few more glasses of wine or because his nerves had been tense all day, Li Yunye felt very sleepy under the swaying carriage and fell asleep leaning against Mu Liang without realizing it.
Seeing his brother who looked exhausted, Mu Liangru couldn't help but feel distressed: Today was indeed difficult for him, he had to deal with it and lie to Madam Zhuo. But why was his brother so averse to marriage? He didn't like any of the many ladies today? Could he still be obsessed with Miss Yanyu?
Earlier, Mu Liang also learned from An Yun's report that Xuanyu had appeared when his brother-in-law went to Xiyue Kingdom. It was she who informed Zhao Changhe in advance that he had colluded with the bandits in Yanjiapo to kidnap his brother-in-law at the border of Mocheng, and dissuaded them from taking a detour. But according to An Yun, Xuanyu had become a different person after leaving Hongxiang Pavilion, with powerful martial arts and a mysterious identity...
"Bah, you are a brothel girl and you are pretending to be a chaste woman. I will teach you a lesson today!"
"Ah, get out of the way, Brother Liang, save me..."
"Hong Qing!" The screams not far away pulled Mu Liang back from his thoughts. He seemed to hear Hong Qing calling him. The voice was so miserable that he couldn't help but panic. He hurriedly shouted to An Yun who was driving the carriage: "Did you hear the sound? Go and have a look."
"Don't worry, Master Mu Liang. Old Zhou has gone to rescue people. The sound should have come from the alley ahead." An Yun stopped the carriage and replied to Mu Liang.
"What happened?" Li Yunye was awakened and asked in confusion while rubbing his eyes.
"I heard Hongqing's voice. She seemed to be in danger. I'll go over to check it out first." Mu Liang saw Li Yunye wake up, so he got up and went to the alley to check the situation.
"Aren't you afraid that Hong Qing will recognize you?" Li Yunye grabbed Mu Liang.
"But she is in danger... Never mind, it's only a matter of time before she recognizes me anyway." In a hurry, Mu Liang didn't have too many concerns. He just hoped that Hong Qing could be safe and sound, otherwise, the guilt in his heart would only become deeper.
Li Yunye looked at Mu Liang's anxious expression. He was rarely unstable and knew how important Hong Qing was in his heart. So he let go of her hand and his eyes dimmed.
When Mu Liang was about to lift the curtain to get out, Hong Qing's hoarse and heartbreaking cry suddenly came from outside the car:
"Thank you sir for saving my life."
Hong Qing's words made the two people in the car look at each other in surprise and speechless. Then Lao Zhou's laughter was heard outside:
"Miss Hongqing, you don't have to be polite. Our master is the kindest to help those in need. It's just a piece of cake for two bandits!"
Li Yunye's mouth twitched. He had somehow become a lifesaver? What was Old Zhou up to?
"A drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring, let alone the life-saving grace. Hong Qing wants to thank you in person, and she will find a chance to repay you someday."
"Hehe, it's just a small favor. Miss Hongqing don't have to take it to heart. It's getting late..." Li Yunye thought that Lao Zhou's words could get rid of Hongqing, but he didn't expect that the other party would still be persistent and insist on thanking him in person. Li Yunye didn't want to take the limelight, so he cleared his throat and prepared to refuse Hongqing. Unexpectedly, he was pushed out by Mu Liang before he could finish his words.
Mu Liang, hiding in the car, closed his eyes and said to himself with guilt: I'm sorry, brother Yunye, just consider this as helping your brother fulfill Hongqing's wish.
Li Yunye was pushed out unexpectedly. Fortunately, he grabbed the car door in time and did not fall out of the car. Thinking that Brother Mu Liang dared to treat him like this, Li Yunye felt angry and sad at this moment. But seeing that the three people outside the car were all looking at him, he had to solve the problem in front of him first and then settle the score slowly when he returned.
"Thank you, sir, for fulfilling Hong Qing's wish." Hong Qing smiled when she saw Li Yunye. She took small steps forward and bowed, expressing gratitude with tears in her eyes.
Hong Qing was still wearing a red shirt, but there were a few bright red scars on her neck, her snow-white face was also covered with bruises, and her clothes were torn. The usually glorious famous prostitute in the capital was now in a miserable state.
Li Yunye, who was furious, wanted to send Hong Qing away quickly, but the sight of such a broken beauty in front of him made him feel distressed. In addition, when he thought of her past experiences, he couldn't bear to speak.
With a rustling sound, Li Yunye found a long gown still warm from Mu Liang's body temperature in his hand. He threw the gown into the carriage impatiently, jumped off the carriage, untied his cloak and covered Hong Qing with it.
"Thank you, young master." Hong Qing was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes again and she bowed to Li Yunye.
"Old Zhou, send Miss Hongqing back to Fengqifang." Li Yunye ignored Hongqing and turned to Old Zhou and gave instructions.
"Young Master, Old Zhou has done a great deed this time, right?" Old Zhou stepped forward with a grin. He had offended you and Shopkeeper Mu a few days ago, so he was being so attentive tonight and passing on this favor to Young Master Li, hoping that Shopkeeper Mu would not bear a grudge and would treat him well in the next three years.
"Of course, I will let you..." Li Yunye paused, glanced at Hong Qing who was lowering her head, and continued: "I will let the shopkeeper commend you later."
After saying that, he got on the carriage.