Hmph! He has his sources! Otherwise, how could he have found this place, or known that these coffins were buried for fourteen years?
Li Shiyan knocked a coffin with his finger and exclaimed, “Phoebe wood! This household’s master must have been rich.”
Of course he was rich – these bodies belonged to the Imperial Duke’s household! What’s more, the Emperor had ordered their grand burial. If these 67 servants had Phoebe wood coffins, then the coffins of the Imperial Duke, his wife, and children, must surely be adorned with gold and silver. This would please future archeologists, for sure.
Ji Yunshu narrowed her eyes at him, “Teacher Su has already left the capital. Do you intend to stay here forever?”
“I came to bid you farewell.” He raised his head.
“Is that so? Then Master Li would need to stay safe on your journey.” She spoke in a gentle tone.
Even though sticky candy was a nuisance, he did save her life on Liang Mountain, and could be considered a gentleman.
Li Shiyan was happily taken aback by Ji Yunshu’s soft tone and words. He quickly approached her, raising his brows, “If you can’t bear it, you can ask me to stay. Who knows, this man might remain, just for you.”
‘Please, no! If there were airplanes here, even if I had to eat only pickled vegetables and buns for a whole month, I would save up to get you a ticket out of here!’
Ji Yunshu took two steps back and sternly said, “Master Li has eyes and ears everywhere – surely you must have heard of the disputes between our two nations. If so, then quickly leave the Great Lin – this is not where you belong!”
“I know!” His lips stiffened, “Even a smart man like Ziluo lost in the end; this Great Lin is truly full of surprises, but…” He gave Ji Yunshu a meaningful look. “It seems like the most surprising of all has to be the unseeming you!”
‘Hey! Are you complimenting or dissing me?’ Ji Yunshu was slightly more on edge.
Li Shiyan’s tone immediately turned lighter. He raised his voice, “Forget it, I’m leaving today; who knows when we will next meet again. But if the chance arises, I will definitely bring you to Qujiang to be my wife.”
Confident! Smug! Li Shiyan was not joking.
Ji Yunshu did not pick any bones with him, and did not bother to react.
Just then, Xiao Luzi ran in, rubbing his hands. He stood afar and addressed Li Shiyan, “Young Master, it’s time to leave.”
“What are you shouting for!” Li Shiyan was displeased.
Xiao Luzi did not stop. “If we do not leave now, we will have to camp in the wilderness when we leave the capital; only by leaving now will we reach Lang Province in time. There is an inn there.”
“I’ve got it, shoo!” Li Shiyan waved his hands dismissively. Xiao Luzi did not budge – he was sure to receive a beating later.