Chapter 511: So Much Happened in a Short Period of Time, It’s Too Chaotic
Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Zhong Lang, with an unwavering tone, said, “I thought Eldest Miss Liu would stay in the side room for a while. Due to some personal matters, I had temporarily left the vicinity, only to find out about this incident later. It was my negligence. I beg Eldest Miss Liu’s forgiveness.”
Liu Shimei found herself utterly unaccustomed to this groveling spectacle. Besides, this was hardly the appropriate place for conversation. She was just about to tell Zhong Lang to rise when Huangfu Lingyao erupted in fury.
“Wife,” he roared, “make him kneel! Who allowed him to run rampant? Not only should he kneel, but he should also be spanked on his backside with a board!”
His demeanor implied: Look how obedient I am. When my wife tells me not to run around, I never ‘run’ around!
In reality, he was silently rejoicing. He was glad he had persisted, ensuring he stuck to Liu Shimei like glue. He even stood guard outside the restroom.
In the end, it all came back to his understanding of the Yong’an Inn. There were far too many vendettas, debt chases, and other unsavory incidents there. The inn was truly a den of iniquity, an utterly chaotic place.
Thus, he couldn’t bear to let Liu Shimei roam the inn alone. Thankfully, he hadn’t!
Liu Shimei had a pounding headache. “Zhong Lang, please get up first and deal with the situation at hand. Once we find out who hired the killer to murder me and bring the real culprit to justice, we can settle scores. Let’s handle the external matters first and then address the internal issues. So much has happened in such a short span; my mind is in complete disarray.”
Three questions lingered in the air. First, who had hired the assassin? Second, what deadly feud existed between Mu Jiangli and Zhong Lang? And third, Zhong Lang had gone on personal business, an act of dereliction of duty. If nothing had happened to her, it might have been overlooked, but fate had dealt its blow, and her silly puppy had paid the price.
The injury to her silly dog was the crux of the matter.
Seeing her so focused, Huangfu Lingyao ceased his protests. “Wife, can this needle be removed? Let’s go back, back to… back to Grandpa’s place!”
It was fortunate that he was the one injured. If Liu Shimei had been hurt, Liang Wei might have razed the entire Yong’an Inn to the ground!
The martial experts from the Liang family sprang into action. Demolishing a building was child’s play for them; with a single punch, they could bring down a house in half a day.
“Alright, I’ll remove the needle for you, and then we’ll go back,” Liu Shimei said. She hesitated for a moment, thinking of Mu Jiangli as an outsider. “Lord Mu, today’s events were thanks to you. If I may trouble you, could you help us escort these people to the Liang Residence? Once these matters are settled, I will come and express my gratitude properly.”
At the mention of the Liang Residence, Mu Jiangli lowered his eyes. After a brief silence, he said, “Certainly.”
Before Liu Shimei could respond, he continued, “I will accompany you all the way to the end of your journey. Additionally… I hope you resolve other matters, enabling me to settle the score with Zhong Lang!”
Huangfu Lingyao understood his meaning immediately. He glared, his eyes widening. “Are you suggesting you want to not only accompany us to Grandfather’s place but also stay as a guest?”
As soon as he realized, he began to protest vehemently, “He’s not even your grandfather! Why should he allow you to stay?!”
Mu Jiangli couldn’t be bothered with his outburst.
Although surprised by his proactive offer, Liu Shimei welcomed Mu Jiangli’s decision. “It’s good if Lord Mu stays. Once these matters are settled, we must thank you properly for saving our lives.”
“It’s just a small effort, a detour on my way. No need for excessive gratitude. As for the feud between me and Zhong Lang…” Mu Jiangli remained calm. “I can wait.”
Liu Shimei bit her lip. “That’s fine. If Lord Mu hadn’t intervened today, both Lingyao and I might not have survived until Ninth Brother came out, and by then, it might have been too late for both of us. He would have been arranging for our funerals.”
Therefore, Mu Jiangli was their savior. This was a debt that needed to be reported to Liang Wei.
With that settled, the group quickly made preparations and set off for the Liang residence within the city.
As for the Yong’an Inn, where fights were commonplace, this incident quickly faded into obscurity.
Before leaving the inn, when Liu Shimei was momentarily distracted, Huangfu Lingyao glanced in a certain direction, his eyes deep and filled with a heavy warning..