Chapter 993 - 993 993 In Great Spirits
Chapter 993: Chapter 993: In Great Spirits Chapter 993: Chapter 993: In Great Spirits When little Di Yelei was still at home, Liu Sisi was indeed happy.
But as soon as Di Yelei boarded the ship and left, Liu Sisi felt a sour taste in her heart, and she was particularly uncomfortable.
Touching the peace charms specially made by Di Yelei for the family, she slowly made her way to the hostel.
Di Yelei had already received the news of Di Yelei’s return and was very happy. He hurriedly ordered the servants to prepare many delicious foods. However, when Liu Sisi returned, she was still alone, and the smile on his face disappeared immediately.
“Sisi, didn’t they say… that Di Yelei had already come back? Where is he?”
Liu Sisi, who had just managed to stop her tears, felt her eyes turning red again: “Di Yelei has a mission from his Sect, he only stayed at the wharf for two hours before leaving. So, he didn’t have time to come to see you…”
“I see.”
Though Di Yelei didn’t say much, one could tell from his disappointed eyes that he took the matter to heart.
“That child has always been independent since he was little. Knowing that he is doing well, we as parents should be happy. This is the peace charm he has given to everyone, a token of his heart, one for each person. Take it and distribute them.”
Liu Sisi took out the peace charms from her arms.
Di Yelei held the peace charm tightly in his hand, clutching it firmly as he nodded slightly, his expression becoming desolate as he closed his eyes.
The days passed uneventfully.
Ever since Liu Sisi returned from the wharf, Di Yelei’s spirits had been low. Once his health gradually improved, Prince Luo brought over a lot of official business that he couldn’t handle alone.
Especially the sudden appearance of several groups of horsemen last time, Di Yelei had recognized only a few of them. However, Prince Luo later managed to find out about the last two groups, but the final decision was still left to Di Yelei.
“Among those two groups of horsemen, one seems to be led by a young man. Judging from his appearance and martial arts style, he does resemble someone,” Prince Luo said slowly, glancing at Di Yelei but not revealing who the person was.
“What about the other group?”
Di Yelei knew without saying! He had actually recognized the other party’s face on the ship last time but had not mentioned it, simply because he did not want to.
“In the other group, the person leading was a married woman in her forties or fifties. The palm of her left hand was turned backward, shaped like a chicken claw. On the day of the action, she held a sword in one hand, her left always wrapped in a black robe. Still, our brothers caught a glimpse of it, and by following this clue…”
Prince Luo looked at Di Yelei, his gaze sliding past Liu Sisi without continuing further.
While sitting behind them, Liu Sisi felt a shock in her heart!
With a left palm turned backwards, shaped like a chicken claw, surely there wouldn’t be many with such a distinctive mark. Prince Luo must have also found the person. Coincidentally, among those she knew, there was indeed such a person.
With this thought, she stood up: “Is the person Prince Luo mentioned living in the slum lane in North City?”
“It seems Princess Ruyu has also heard of this person. What a coincidence.”
Prince Luo appeared as if he had only just learned of the matter, “Our people followed the trail consistently and found that the person indeed used to live in the slum lane of North City. But later, she left and, after several changes in location, our brothers finally found the opposition’s den in a civilian home. Spies from Xixia Country are truly pervasive, omnipresent.” Prince Luo exclaimed with emotion.
Hearing this, Liu Sisi’s mouth also fell open, “Prince Luo, are you saying that person is from Xixia Country? Prince, are you certain you are not mistaken?”
“I never joke about official matters! Hmph!”
Prince Luo angrily shrugged off his sleeve and rose abruptly, intending to leave.
But he was persuaded to stay by Liu Sisi’s earnest pleas, “Please don’t be angry, Your Highness. Sisi was merely curious, which is why I asked a few more questions. I hope Your Highness could be more tolerant and understanding.”
Finally, Prince Luo halted in his tracks, turned back to Liu Sisi, and lowered his voice, “This matter can be grave or minor. In severe terms, it relates to the survival of the Great Zhao. On a minor note, I fear Liu Sisi’s compassion could move her to relocate the very utensils for tonight’s meal.”
Di Yelei hurriedly gave a fist greeting, “Thank you, Prince Luo, for your assistance. Some matters do need to be set aside. I will have a proper talk with the Princess in two days.”
This was an indirect promise.
Upon hearing this, Prince Luo burst into laughter, carefully lifted his fragrant tea to cool it with a gentle blow, and then took a satisfied sip, smacking his lips. The tea scent was intoxicating, indeed a fine tea, marvelous tea!
“So be it, then.”
After Prince Luo had left, Di Yelei called over Liu Sisi, “Are you very familiar with that person, Sisi?”
“Familiar doesn’t quite capture it, I should say extremely familiar. Initially, when I attempted to drown myself and was unexpectedly rescued, I was subsequently trafficked several times until that person saved me. That person is Granny Peng. She indeed treated me well; even when her home was so poor that there was only half a bowl of porridge left, she would insist I eat my fill first. I am indebted to her for such kindness, and… I have no way to repay it.”
Liu Sisi recited the entire cause and consequence once again.
Prince Luo’s brows furrowed repeatedly, unable to believe how deeply ensnared Princess Ruyu was in the affair! He waved his hand and dismissed the people behind him, and Di Yelei also dismissed everyone around him, allowing Prince Luo to finally speak.
“Princess Ruyu, my safe return to the court this time is wholly due to your vital support, which helped fulfill my wish. A person of limited talent, naturally, is not a match for Marquis Yongping. Our people found that your benefactor has been helping the opposition daily, and they also have connections with Old He, who used to stay at the hostel. Moreover, they consistently happen to leave just when you are in dire need of them.”
Prince Luo said this to indicate to Liu Sisi that this so-called Granny Peng was problematic!
“That’s quite the coincidence. See, many people here can’t see at night. True poor families don’t have meat to eat, so there shouldn’t be a problem.”
Prince Luo coughed several times lightly.
Initially, those who went to rescue her on the ship had good night vision. If they really had night blindness, they most likely couldn’t lead such a dangerous life.
Liu Sisi also pondered for the whole night but couldn’t figure out the reasoning.
Evening came, and just when Liu Sisi thought Di Yelei had fallen asleep, he suddenly spoke.
“The leaders of the last two groups, one is your benefactor Granny Peng. And the other person, I only saw his back, but as he turned around, he caught my eye, and his eyes flashed with surprise. That’s when I started to withdraw from the battle.”
“This person is well known to both you and me, young and despite being masked, has a very pleasant voice. The situation was chaotic at that moment, so I wasn’t sure of his identity.”