newbobooks Chapter 408 Cautious Words Deliver the Message, Xiao Ruofeng Resolves to Return to Tianqi (1)
Chapter 408 Cautious Words Deliver the Message, Xiao Ruofeng Resolves to Return to Tianqi (1)
Just as Lei Mengsha was making a fuss about returning to Tianqi, another person walked in from outside the door.
It turned out that Xiao Ruofeng had come to see what was going on after hearing Lei Mengsha clamoring to return to Tianqi out of curiosity.
Upon seeing that it was Xiao Ruofeng, Gu Jianmen immediately pulled him to his side and chuckled softly:
"Oh, Seventh Brother, Seventh Brother... Lei Er is in deep trouble this time. His sister-in-law specially sent someone to deliver a message, telling Lei Er to go back immediately, or she'll break his legs... Hahahaha..."
Xiao Ruofeng couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, but before he could speak, Lei Mengsha hurriedly grabbed Xiao Ruofeng's sleeve and said:
"Seventh Brother, you're still laughing at me? Hurry up and help me pack my things. I'm leaving right now, immediately!"
"By the way, lend me your fast horse. I'll return it to you when I get back to Tianqi. It's a matter of life and death! If I get back a few days later, I'm afraid I'll lose both my legs!"
Xiao Ruofeng pulled Lei Mengsha's hand away, sat down at the table, picked up the letter, and read it. He couldn't hold back any longer:
"Hahahaha... You've been having a blast in Chaisang City for over a month. I'm afraid word has leaked out. If your wife finds out you've been indulging in debauchery, I bet you won't be able to keep either leg!"
After saying that, he and Gu Jianmen burst into laughter.
Lei Mengsha had no time for jokes with them. She grabbed the letter, stuffed it haphazardly into her bosom, and stormed out of the room, heading straight for the other courtyard, wailing as she went:
"You two are such disloyal bastards! We're supposed to be brothers, and you just stood by and watched me die..."
Xiao Ruofeng shook his head helplessly, then exchanged a smile with Gu Jianmen:
"Heaven's sins can be forgiven, but man's sins cannot be tolerated. Second Brother is always out drinking and carousing whenever he's not home. In my opinion, he should go back and have his wife discipline him properly!"
As the two were chatting and laughing, the servant who had just delivered the message rushed into the inner courtyard from outside the mansion. He took a few steps to Gu Jian's door and said breathlessly:
"Reporting to the patriarch, a strange person has arrived. He refuses to come in no matter what, insisting on seeing the Prince of Langya!"
As the disciple spoke, he glanced at Xiao Ruofeng.
Gu Jianmen was taken aback and looked at Xiao Ruofeng:
"What's going on today? You and your second senior brother are both being looked for? Could something have happened in Tianqi City?"
Xiao Ruofeng frowned and looked at the disciple who had brought the news:
"What does that person look like? Does he have any soldiers with him?"
The disciple shook his head, panting, and said:
"He had no soldiers with him, only himself. This man was of fair and handsome appearance, but his speech was extremely strange, and his voice was rather high-pitched..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng immediately understood that the person who had come must be a eunuch from the imperial palace.
"Third Senior Brother, if that's the case, then something must have happened in the palace. Wait here for me, I'll be right back."
Gu Jianmen nodded and watched Xiao Ruofeng follow his disciples toward the front gate.
Once outside the inner courtyard, one enters the front courtyard of the Gu residence. The gates are wide open, and a tall, broad-nosed man stands before them.
Upon seeing Xiao Ruofeng approaching, he knelt down from a distance.
"This servant is here on the orders of Eunuch Zhuoxin to deliver a message to Your Highness!"
Upon seeing that it was Jin Yan, the chief disciple of Zhuo Xin, Xiao Ruofeng couldn't help but mutter to himself: 'If something truly happened to Emperor Tianqi, why didn't Father Emperor send someone personally to deliver the message? Why did it have to be Zhuo Xin's disciple to deliver it to me? Zhuo Qing has always been favored by Father Emperor; even if Father Emperor ordered me to return to the capital, it should be someone from Zhuo Qing's faction who did it...'
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ruofeng waved his hand and said:
"This place is not like Tianqi, there's no need for formalities. Why did the Grand Eunuch Zhuoxin send you to deliver this message? Did he give you any instructions before you left?"
Jin Yan, with a solemn expression, took out a scroll of paper from his sleeve and respectfully presented it to Xiao Ruofeng:
"My master only told me to deliver this letter to His Highness within five days, and didn't say a word more."
Xiao Ruofeng was even more puzzled, took the scroll of paper and nodded:
"In that case, thank you for your trouble. You must be tired from traveling so far. Please stay at my third senior brother's residence for the night."
Jin Yan, with a respectful expression, took a few steps back and bowed, saying:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. The letter has been delivered. I must return to the capital to report back. Farewell."
After saying this, he bowed to Xiao Ruofeng and turned to leave the Gu residence.
Xiao Ruofeng clutched the scroll, his heart filled with unease. He hurried back to his bedroom in the backyard, opened the scroll, and was immediately horrified:
This old servant, with a heart full of depravity, kowtows to Your Highness:
Governor Lu Ting'en of Yunzhou was defeated and abandoned the city. He entered Tianqi from Xueyue City to recount the events before His Majesty, pleading for forgiveness. This angered His Majesty, causing him to suffer a stroke and fall ill. Later, the rebel Wen Yanzhao from Lingnan suddenly appeared at the palace and attacked the Grand Eunuch Zhuoqing before His Majesty, but fortunately, the Imperial Preceptor intervened, preventing a major disaster. Knowing he was no match for him, Wen Yanzhao rescued Lu Ting'en and fled Tianqi, his whereabouts unknown. His Majesty was again shocked, suffering severe damage to his heart and remaining unconscious. After examining His Majesty, the imperial physicians determined that His Majesty's life was hanging by a thread. Therefore, this old servant is filled with anxiety day and night. To prevent His Majesty's misfortune and unrest in the court, I personally present this to Your Highness, earnestly hoping that Your Highness will return to Tianqi as soon as possible, both to reassure His Majesty and to stabilize the court and prevent any trouble!
This old servant, with a heart full of fear and trepidation, bows again.
"This...this is impossible. My father was perfectly healthy before I left, and it's only been a little over a month..."
Xiao Ruofeng was anxious and worried, beads of sweat were already seeping from his forehead, and his chest was pounding wildly.
He clasped his hands together, and the note was instantly dissolved by his internal energy. After a moment's thought, he decided to set off immediately to return to Tianqi.
After making the decision, Xiao Ruofeng took a deep breath, steadied himself, opened the door, and headed straight for Lei Mengsha's bedroom.
At this moment, Lei Mengsha muttered, "My wife, my wife, I'm going back now, please don't be angry..." while frantically packing his luggage.
Hearing the door open, he turned around and was startled to see Xiao Ruofeng with a grave expression.
"Seventh Brother? What brings you here? You look terrible, it's not a good idea to take any books with you. Are you worried about Second Brother too? I knew you were the most loyal!"
"Come on, help me pack my things. I need to get back quickly, or my legs will be ruined..."
Xiao Ruofeng had no interest in listening to Lei Mengsha's nonsense, so he grabbed his arm and whispered:
"Second Brother, you don't need to pack your things. You're coming back with me now!"
Lei Mengsha was completely bewildered; he stood there, stunned.
"Huh? You... why are you going back too? You don't have a family, could it be..."
At this point, Lei Mengsha suddenly slapped his forehead:
"Oh no, oh no... Has something happened in Apocalypse City?"
Xiao Ruofeng, fearing that Lei Mengsha's gossipy nature might leak the news, gave him a shushing look:
"We'll talk about it on the way. Let's say goodbye to our third senior brother and leave now!"
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