Chapter 161: Chapter 113: Luochun Manor (Part 2) Without Tie Lingyun causing trouble at this critical time, Luochun Manor was relieved of a significant portion of its pressure.
It was precisely because of this that Wen Kaiyuan placed special importance on Chu Qing.
But when Bian City introduced Hua Jinnian, the young flower boy, the words were more casual:
"The schemer we met on the road, intending to join in on the excitement."
Hua Jinnian gritted his teeth in hatred, but there was nothing he could do.
Wen Kaiyuan, too, was puzzled. Why didn’t they kill the schemer, but instead brought him back?
However, since the visitor was a guest, Wen Kaiyuan didn’t say anything harsh.
Cao Qiupu didn’t need an introduction. Just by his appearance, Wen Kaiyuan already knew who he was.
As for the last one, Xu Mao, if Chu Qing hadn’t mentioned him, Wen Kaiyuan would have thought he was just a carriage driver.
Amid the watchful eyes of many Jianghu People, the group concluded their meeting.
Wen Kaiyuan immediately led Chu Qing and his party into Luochun Manor.
This manor was massive, situated against the mountain and by the water, ascending layer by layer.
As Wen Kaiyuan introduced the place to Chu Qing and the others, during a pause in Wen Kaiyuan’s words, Bian City finally had time to inquire:
"By the way, where exactly is Manor Master Wen now?"
Your daughter returned home, yet he didn’t come to greet her?
When this matter was brought up, Wen Kaiyuan, who had been speaking eloquently, suddenly fell silent.
Gentle looked at him:
"Did something happen to him? I smell blood."
At these words, Chu Qing and the others exchanged looks.
The smell of blood? How could you endure so long without asking?
Wen Kaiyuan forced a bitter smile:
"I knew I couldn’t hide it from Rou’Er’s nose.
"Your father... was assassinated last night."
Chu Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly. He glanced at Wen Kaiyuan, who felt a bit uneasy under the gaze.
Bian City and Cao Qiupu frowned deeply and scanned their surroundings, seemingly checking to see if anyone overheard.
Only Gentle quietly asked:
"Where is he now?"
Wen Kaiyuan pondered and replied:
"Your father now needs to recuperate..."
"Even if you don’t tell me, I can find him."
After saying this, Gentle disregarded Wen Kaiyuan and pulled Chu Qing to move forward.
Wen Kaiyuan had no choice but to say:
"Alright, alright, Second Uncle understands. Let me settle your friends in first, then I’ll take you there, how about that?"
Gentle stopped in her tracks and looked back at Wen Kaiyuan:
"Okay."
Wen Kaiyuan sighed helplessly and began arranging accommodations for everyone.
With many guests, they decided to assign a courtyard to them all.
Chu Qing initially wanted to return to his room, but was pulled by Gentle:
"Third Brother, will you come with me to see my father?"
Before Chu Qing could respond, Bian City couldn’t help but grin:
"What’s this, now that you’ve got your Third Brother, the Second Senior Brother doesn’t count?"
Gentle gave him an expressionless glance:
"It never did count."
"???"
Bian City stared.
Gentle sniffed carefully again and said affirmatively:
"Stinky."
Before Bian City could explode, Gentle was already pulling Chu Qing out of the courtyard.
Wen Kaiyuan glanced at Chu Qing, then at Gentle, with a somewhat inquisitive look in his eyes.
But he didn’t speak further, leading Chu Qing and Gentle towards the depths of the manor.