Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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“Master, we haven’t found the assassin.”
Governor Yu rushed over in a panic, looking up at the rooftop and cursing, “They escaped?”
Chen Buyu quickly followed, his gaze falling on the three people sitting in a row by the door, his lips twitching slightly.
These three, master and servant, could they have deliberately brought out benches to watch the show?
Supported by Yu Pianpian, Huo Shi hurried into the courtyard, a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. “Master, did you catch them?”
Governor Yu shook his head grimly. “No.”
Huo Shi stamped her feet repeatedly. “Then what should we do?”
Governor Yu had no time to worry about Huo Shi now, turning to Chen Buyu and saying, “The assassin grabbed that old woman, right under our noses. You…”
Before he could finish speaking, a slender figure swiftly appeared before them.
Yu Shoudao was startled, and upon closer inspection, saw it was Wei Ling.
“How is it?” Chen Buyu hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
Wei Ling shook her head, her face somber. “The assailant’s agility was exceptional. I chased him for three streets but couldn’t catch him.”
“Ah?” Yu Shoudao stamped his foot in distress. “What are we going to do? What are we going to do? We didn’t catch him, and the old woman was taken away too! Sigh.”
“Father, why don’t you ask Linlang and the others? The assailant came this way just now. Linlang’s two maids are both very skilled; why didn’t they stop him?” Yu Pianpian spoke softly, her gaze seemingly glancing at Yu Linlang and the other two.
The three of them, who were eating peanuts and watching the scene, all turned to look at her. Yu Pianpian quickly lowered her eyes.
“Linlang, did you see the assassin in black?” Yu Shoudao then noticed that his young lady and two maids were sitting at the door.
They had rushed around in a hurry, sweating profusely, while the three of them were enjoying the moon and eating peanuts, looking quite carefree!
Yu Linlang nodded honestly, making a gesture, “Whoosh, it flew over.”
Chen Buyu’s lips twitched, a strange feeling of being teased arose.
Huo Shi, in her haste, blurted out, “The assassin can come and go freely in our mansion. Since you saw it, why didn’t you have your maids stop him?”
“Madam also said the assassin can come and go freely. How could I, a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken, stop him?”
“Linlang, you’re joking. Mother meant to have your maids stop him, not to send you on a dangerous mission.” Yu Pianpian’s eyes flickered, and she smiled softly.
“Why should I?” Yu Linlang looked at her expressionlessly, “Because you’re so shameless? Knowing they were assassins, you still let them rush in?”
“Your life is life, but my nine-pound-eight-ounce maid’s life isn’t? Everyone cares about their maids. If you don’t care, have your Qing Ju go and stop him.”
Yu Pianpian’s face burned like fire. Yu Linlang, however, admired the person before her.
She had just been kicked out by the two maids that afternoon, yet by evening she had managed to adjust her mindset and continue putting on an act in front of her.
She seemed quite capable! Madam Huo knew that Yu Linlang either remained silent, or when she did speak, she was sure to be a spitting jerk. To avoid making everyone feel awkward, she subtly tugged at Yu Pianpian’s arm.
Yu Pianpian bit her lip and lowered her head slightly.
Wei Ling stepped forward and cupped her hands in greeting, “Miss Yu, did you get a clear look at the assailant’s figure just now? Could you draw a portrait for us? A rough one would be fine, but a more detailed one would be even better!”
The Governor Yu, who had been pacing back and forth, brightened up and hurriedly looked at his daughter, his eyes filled with hope.
“I’ll give it to you at noon tomorrow.”
“Thank you!”
Yu Pianpian pursed her lips, secretly glancing at Yu Linlang, her hands clenched into fists beneath her sleeves.
Why was Yu Linlang treated so politely by the officials of the Demon Suppression Bureau? Was it all because of that inexplicable examination technique?
….
The next day at noon, Governor Yu, as if his pants were on fire, personally came to her to retrieve the painting.
Yu Linlang had just met with the old manager of Huichun Tang, discussing the processing of medicinal herbs and the search for female workers. The manager readily agreed, his attitude extremely respectful.
Since helping them at the city gate last time, Yu Linlang had established a good relationship with Huichun Tang.
Huichun Tang had sent her gifts more than once, most of which Yu Linlang had refused.
This time, when Yu Linlang said she needed their help, they were quite pleased.
Yu Linlang had just seen the shopkeeper and the apprentice to the side gate when Governor Yu eagerly followed. Upon seeing her, he urged her repeatedly, “Take the painting and come with me, quickly.”
“Today, Lord Wei and Lord Chen went out of the city to search for Old Lady Niu. I just received a message from the Heir Apparent saying that another murder has occurred at the Liang Wang’s residence.”
“Although I’ve already taken two coroners to examine the body, I think you’re somewhat familiar with the perpetrator. Why don’t you come with me? Perhaps you can be of some help.”
Yu Linlang glanced at Yu Shoudao and said calmly, “I’m not familiar with that perpetrator.”
“Yes, yes, you naturally aren’t familiar with the perpetrator, but since you can describe his back, you must have some impression of his face. If the Heir Apparent and Lord Lu ask, you can answer for me!”
Yu Linlang chuckled inwardly.
He’d have to keep dragging her along to answer questions.
“I can help, but I have some business to attend to outside the manor tomorrow and may be back later.”
“Alright!” Yu Shoudao agreed before she could finish. “I’ll talk to your mother about this and make sure she doesn’t make things difficult for you again.”
“Later, I’ll give you a waist token, which will allow you to come and go freely from the manor, but you can’t come home too late. After all, your mother is worried about you.”
Worried?
Yu Linlang remained noncommittal.
After she went back to her room to get the painting, the servant hurriedly came over to urge her to hurry.
Yu Linlang got into the carriage and exchanged a glance with Yu Shoudao, then put down the painting and lowered her eyes in silence.
Governor Yu, seeing himself jumping up and down in anxiety while his daughter remained calm, was speechless for a moment.
This girl was only fifteen years old, yet her demeanor and temperament were unusually composed for a young girl her age.
Since she returned home, he had never seen her experience any major emotional fluctuations.
Even when facing her mother, who disliked her, her eyes remained calm, like still water…
“Linlang,” Governor Yu wanted to say something, but his voice was unusually strained.
Twelve years had passed; he hadn’t seen his daughter for twelve years.
He knew nothing about the girl before him, and trying to find a topic, he didn’t know where to begin.
“I know you’re suffering,” Governor Yu sighed. “Your mother… she’s a bit temperamental, her temper isn’t very good. As her daughter, you should be more tolerant of her. As time goes by, you mother and daughter will get to know each other better, and things will naturally get better.”
Yu Linlang kept her eyes downcast and remained silent, as if he were talking to thin air.
Governor Yu awkwardly shut his mouth, and the father and daughter remained silent all the way to the Liang Wang’s mansion.
The carriage stopped at the side of the Liang Wang’s mansion, and the steward Liang Quan hurriedly came forward, “Governor, we’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
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