Yu Yang was also astonished.
What a coincidence…
Come to think of it, it hadn’t even been a full day since she used the All Things Suitable Talisman.
Could it be that the talisman’s effect was still lingering?
“That works out perfectly. Shizi, why don’t you come with me to Fuyang County? Though, what about your injuries…”
Xie Chi shook his head.
“Minor wounds don’t require rest. When does Yu Xiaojie plan to depart?”
Yu Yang thought for a moment before replying, “Tomorrow. Young Master Su’s birthday is the day after tomorrow. Shizi should rest for one more day. We also need to inform my uncle when he returns.”
Afternoon.
As soon as Yu Yang’s uncle Yu Hongshen returned home, he rushed anxiously to Cloud Abode Courtyard.
Only after confirming that Xie Chi wasn’t seriously injured did he finally relax.
But when he heard Yu Yang say she wanted to travel, he immediately became agitated.
“You’ve finally recovered your health after so much effort! Why would you go out and exhaust yourself? No, I won’t allow it!”
Yu Yang tried to persuade him: “Uncle, one must read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. You followed Wangye in your youth and have seen much of the world, but I was born in Nanpu and have never traveled beyond two counties in all these years. I feel my perspective has become narrow.”
“Don’t talk like that. How can worldly experience be more important than your life?” The nearly forty-year-old tall man sat imposingly in the courtyard, his posture clearly stating “absolutely not allowed.”
Yu Yang looked helplessly at Xie Chi across from her.
Xie Chi spoke gently: “Uncle Yu.”
“Here!” Yu Hongshen immediately responded, a smile spreading across his face. “Does Shizi have any instructions?”
Yu Yang: “…”
Xie Chi also felt somewhat awkward.
He said: “For my journey to the southwest, I’m short on capable personnel. I may need to borrow some shadow guards from the Yu Family.”
Yu Hongshen’s eyes immediately reddened.
“Shizi, why say ‘borrow’? I, Old Yu, trained these shadow guards specifically for your use! Will fifty be enough? Or perhaps I, Old Yu, should accompany you myself…”
The corner of Xie Chi’s mouth twitched. “That won’t be necessary. However, I do need someone to lead them. I wonder if I might borrow Yu Xiaojie?”
After saying this, he felt somewhat uneasy.
But having just owed Yu Yang a life-saving favor yesterday, and now that she had this wish, he felt he should agree.
Yu Hongshen stared blankly at Xie Chi’s words.
“Borrow Yangyang?”
He paused for a moment, then looked at Yu Yang.
Yu Yang blinked.
“Does Uncle think I’m unsuitable?”
Yu Hongshen shook his head.
Yangyang had been raised as the Yu Family’s heir, and he was proud of her capabilities.
But this child’s health wasn’t good…
He looked back at Xie Chi. After not seeing him for so many years, the young boy from before had now become like an immortal, making him chuckle quietly.
“Alright then, let Yangyang accompany Shizi.”
This might be for the best.
After all, Yangyang was his heir.
And Shizi was Wangye’s heir.
Of course the two heirs should become familiar with each other. This was truly excellent.
Seeing this, Yu Yang breathed a sigh of relief and secretly threw Xie Chi a grateful smile.
Xie Chi returned the smile.
Nightfall.
The family had dinner together.
Yu Yang and Xie Chi went to the back mountain together, strolling along the lake to aid digestion.
The area behind Cloud Abode Courtyard was the family’s restricted ground. Even the cleaning servants were trusted family retainers, so there was no worry about anyone seeing Xie Chi here.
Yu Yang said: “Auntie was very happy to see Shizi.”
Xie Chi said: “Father Wang originally had seven most valued shadow guards. Uncle Yu was the youngest among them, and now the only one still alive. Seeing that Uncle Yu has started a family and established himself, both Father Wang and I are very pleased.”
A cold heron perched by the lakeside, reeds rustling in the wind as a plopping sound echoed from a leaping fish.
Xie Chi asked, “How are things with the Pei Family?”
Yu Yang replied, “Lu Huaice sent me a letter this afternoon, saying there’s no need to worry. He has already explained the situation to the head of the Pei Family. The shadow guards also reported that the Pei Family has announced Pei Chiye was assassinated by enemies while out and are now offering a heavy reward for the culprit. It seems they intend to find the person who lured Pei Chiye into the forest.”
Xie Chi asked, “You and Lu Huaice seem quite close?”