Chapter 1050: A Mother’s Worries for Her Child Far from Home
Chapter 1050: A Mother’s Worries for Her Child Far from Home
You Er and Qi Er were drinking tea in the front hall. Although they were hungry, they didn’t touch the snacks on the table; Yun Jiao never allowed them to eat before meals.Suddenly, they saw a lady entering with a young lady, and both quickly stood up.
The lady, upon entering, solemnly saluted the two, "Many thanks to the young masters. If not for your meticulous attention to detail in uncovering this matter, my husband would still be unaware of the vicious criminals under his jurisdiction."
Both young masters returned the courtesy.
The lady then brought forward her daughter, smiling brightly, "This is my daughter, quickly greet the young masters."
The young lady saluted while sneaking glances at the young masters.
The taller one had sun-kissed skin, sword-like brows, bright eyes, and was very handsome.
The shorter one had fair skin, was beautiful as jade, and although young, appeared mature with an elusive temperament.
The young lady’s heart couldn’t help but race, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
The lady stood up, "We have few servants at home, so the food might be slow. I will check on the kitchen."
"Yu Ting, please keep the young masters company."
The lady gave her daughter a look and left.
The young lady twisted her handkerchief, took a while before looking at Qi Er, "What do the young masters usually do at home?"
Qi Er, having never chatted with a girl indoors before, felt completely out of sorts, and replied randomly, "Practice martial arts."
The young lady covered her mouth and shyly smiled, "Then the young masters must be very skilled in martial arts?"
Qi Er lowered his head, "Not bad."
The young lady didn’t know what to say next, pondering hard, "Then, is Xiang City fun?"
You Er lazily replied, "Not fun."
The young lady didn’t know what to say next.
Everyone simply ended the awkward chat and fell silent.
The young lady bowed her head and played with her handkerchief.
Qi Er looked up at the sky, and You Er listlessly looked outside.
The maid noticed things weren’t right and slipped away quietly.
Upon receiving the maid’s report, the lady sighed, "Forget it, let’s start dinner."
She hadn’t harbored great hopes initially, just wanted to give it a try.
After all, they were from an official family, there were limits to what they could do.
The County Magistrate was very perceptive and accommodating, sending food over without disturbing them, allowing only Qi Er and You Er to dine alone.
Early the next day, the group packed up and set off.
The County Magistrate personally escorted them to the door, watching as they walked away.
Turning to return, the maid cleaning the house ran out, "Master, they left behind a piece of silver."
The County Magistrate sighed, "Give it to the lady."
Leaving the silver was simply repaying a favor.
Within a few days, the major case in Jiuan County reached Xiang City.
While Yun Jiao was diagnosing patients at Renxin Hall, she often heard discussions about it.
In the evening, Jiang Youzhi came to pick her up, his expression somewhat strange.
Yun Jiao quickly sensed Jiang Youzhi had something on his mind, "What’s wrong?"
Jiang Youzhi helped Yun Jiao onto the carriage, holding her tightly and sighed, "Have you heard about the case in Jiuan County where dozens were killed?"
Yun Jiao nodded, "Of course, everyone on the street has been talking about it these days. That family is just too cruel."
Jiang Youzhi glanced down at Yun Jiao, worried he might scare her, and decided to speak truthfully after some thought, "Do you know how the case was uncovered?"
"How would I know, tell me quickly, don’t keep me in suspense." Yun Jiao shook him coquettishly.
"You Er and Qi Er happened to be staying at that inn then." Jiang Youzhi held Yun Jiao tighter.
Yun Jiao’s heart clenched instantly.
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