Chapter 396: Chapter 396. There’s a Hidden Story
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Have you found her?”
When Ji Shuisheng heard Yeluchun’s words, he immediately thought he had found Qiu Yongkang.
Yeluchun shook his head.
“We haven’t found him yet, but we have confirmed that someone has seen the man in the portrait. Three days ago, someone saw the man in the portrait on the road from Mo City to Ta City.”
“Then it’s very likely that he’s in Tower City.”
Ji Shuisheng had heard that Qiu Yongkang had appeared on the road to Ta City, which meant that he was hiding in Ta City.
When Yeluchun saw that Ji Shuisheng’s expression did not seem very happy but rather a little heavy, he promised Ji Shuisheng,”
“Yes, I’ve already sent more people to search every house. If this person is confirmed to be in Ta City, we can capture him in a few days.”
Ji Shuisheng cupped his hands at Yeluchun.
“Thank you, Third Prince.”
“You’re welcome. It’s nothing. Do you want to wait here or return to Mo City first?”
Yelvchun looked at Ji Shuisheng and asked. To be honest, he hoped that Ji Shuisheng would go back first. Only when he returned could he ask Xiaoying if she would marry him. This was also part of Yelvchun’s thoughts.
“We need to return to Mo City first. If the Third Prince finds this person, please escort him to Mo City.”
Ji Shuisheng thought about it and decided to return to Mo City first. With the Third Prince’s help here, they did not need to wait here.
“Alright, then I’ll send you out of the city.”
Yeluchun was full of smiles and was very enthusiastic.
Ji Shuisheng looked at him deeply. How annoying was he? When he heard that he was leaving, this kid’s mouth was wide open to his ears.
“I’ll wait here.”
Zhong Yong did not want to leave. His big eyes were bloodshot. Last night, he had flipped through the flatbread for the whole night. When he closed his eyes, he saw his mother’s tragic death. Zhong Yong’s heart was tormented, and he swore to capture Qiu Yongkang personally.
“Alright.”
Ji Shuisheng understood Zhong Yong and agreed to stay. Yelvchun had no objections to entertaining Zhong Yong as long as Ji Shuisheng returned.
Su Qing and Ji Shuisheng rushed back to Mo City and saw everything calm inside and outside the city. This proved that Qiu Yongkang had not contacted the Wan Family yet.
When the city guards saw they had returned, they quickly lowered the suspension bridge to let them enter the city.
“I’ll go get the box from Grandpa.”
The two of them rode into the city. Ji Shuisheng told Su Qing to return and rest while he went to find his grandfather to get the box.
“I’ll go with you.”
Xiaoying was at her grandfather’s place, and Su Qing was worried about her and wanted to see her.
“Alright.”
Ji Shuisheng nodded in agreement. The two rode to the government office and handed the horses to the soldiers guarding the door to walk to the back hall.
They had just arrived in the backyard when they saw Xiaoying coming out of the kitchen with scrambled eggs. She looked haggard; her face was pale, her eyes were blue, and her eyes were sad.
“Xiaoying.”
Su Qing called Xiaoying. Xiaoying ran to them excitedly when she saw that her brother and Su Qing had returned.
“Big Brother, Sister Su Qing, you’re back.”
Xiaoying looked behind them and did not see anyone else. She did not know what she was feeling. She looked at her brother and asked carefully,”
“… Didn’t you find Big Brother Qiu?”
Sakura still couldn’t believe that Qiu Yongkang had killed her godmother. In Sakura’s memory, Qiu Yongkang had always been gentle and kind. He wouldn’t even kill a chicken, so how could he have killed her godmother?
However, that letter made her realize why Qiu Yong Kang would do such a thing. This made Xiaoying blame herself deeply. She didn’t even know how to face Zhong Yong anymore.
“He can’t run.”
Su Qing’s expression was cold, and his eyes were determined. Xiaoying looked at her and wanted to say something, but she hesitated. Su Qing saw the conflict in her eyes and frowned slightly. He felt she had something to say but didn’t know how.
“Xiaoying, what’s the matter?”
Su Qing asked Xiaoying seriously. If you have something to say, say it. Don’t hold it in your heart.
“. Let’s eat first. We’ll talk after dinner.”
Xiaoying didn’t know what to say, so she called her brother and Sister Su Qing for dinner. What should she say?
Su Qing glanced at her. The little girl was very distressed. This matter was torture for her.
“Alright.”
Su Qing didn’t force her, waiting for her to say it herself.
Qin Feng was pleased to see Su Qing and Ji Shuisheng return. He stroked his white beard and said with a smile,
“Aiya, this is more like a home.”
“Grandpa, we were too busy to accompany you.”
Ji Shuisheng felt guilty when he saw his grandfather as happy as a child.
“It’s fine, it’s fine. You’re all busy with serious matters.”
Seeing his grandson blaming himself, Qin Feng smiled and said,
“I’m thrilled you can accompany me for a reunion dinner.”
“Old Master, do you want to drink?”
Su Qing did not marry Ji Shuisheng, so he still addressed Qin Feng as he did when they were together.
“Drink, is there any?”
Qin Feng’s eyes lit up when he heard the wine. He hadn’t drunk Su Qing’s Spring Sword Brew for several days. When he heard the mention of wine, his saliva was overflowing.
“Yes, wait here. I’ll go get it.”
Su Qing’s wine was stored in the system so he couldn’t take it out in front of them. He got up and left.
Ji Shuisheng looked at Su Qing’s back in puzzlement. Did she bring wine? Where did he put it? Why didn’t he see it?
Su Qing went for a walk and was about to return when she heard a woman crying outside.
“Let us see Yong Kang, I beg you.”
Su Qing frowned slightly. He could tell that it was Auntie Qiu’s voice. She probably knew that he and Shuisheng had returned and thought she had brought Qiu Yongkang back, so she came to look for them.
“Tell her that we didn’t find him.”
Su Qing didn’t want to see Aunt Qiu and didn’t want her to disturb their family reunion, so he asked the soldiers to go out and tell Aunt Qiu that they missed Qiu Yongkang.
“I don’t believe you. You’re lying to me.”
Auntie Qiu, who was outside, did not believe the soldier’s words and insisted on entering the government office to take a look.
Su Qing walked out impatiently and looked coldly at Aunt Qiu, crying outside the government office.”
“The more you make a scene, the more Qiu Yong Kang will die when 1 catch him.”
Auntie Qiu saw that Su Qing was so scared that she dared not cry. Hearing her words, she didn’t dare to cry even more. She asked her carefully,”
“You didn’t find Yongkang.”
Su Qing couldn’t be bothered to answer. He turned around and walked back to the government office.
Auntie Qiu stopped crying and crying at the government office and ran home excitedly.
Son, it would be best if you hid well. Don’t let the she-devil catch you.
Su Qing took out two bottles of wine from the system. The black porcelain bottles were stuffed with wooden corks and looked more exquisite than the Drunk Overlord.
Jian Nanchun was facing people from the Central Plains. They were mostly literati and had sour personalities. They liked elegant and gorgeous things. The wine in porcelain bottles looked high-end and could increase the price of the wine.
Su Qing closed the door and entered the house. The cold was blocked outside. The house was as warm as spring, all the heat from burning coal. Ji Shuisheng had already removed his cotton jacket and only wore the unlined garment inside. Seeing Su Qing return, Qin Feng happily looked at the wine bottle in her hand and stroked his beard.
“Two bottles are not enough. Grandpa can finish it all by himself.”
“Then 1’11 let you drink them all.”
Su Qing smiled too. The old man had a small mouth and eyes but didn’t drink much.
“Since you’ve agreed, Grandpa won’t stand on ceremony.”
Qin Feng didn’t stand on ceremony. He took the bottle of wine and poured it for himself to drink happily. He even used his eyes to look at his grandson. Let’s see how long he can hold it in.
Ji Shuisheng did not look at his mischievous grandfather and handed the military seal box to Su Qing.
“Su Qing, Grandpa gave me the box..”