diskusbooks Chapter 870 [Splendid Heart 9]
Chapter 870 [Splendid Heart 9]
When Xu Lingyi was about to leave with Qingfeng, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye. The person was wearing a gorgeous purple dress, with a graceful figure and light steps. The maid who had just entertained him attentively now led him to the fourth floor with a smile on her face and with great respect.
Xu Lingyi thought to himself: This person looks so familiar! But no matter how hard he racked his brains to recall, he still couldn't remember exactly when and where he had dealt with this person. However, despite the vague memory in his mind, he became more and more curious about this person's identity. You know, although the maid was polite to him before, it was nothing compared to the humble attitude she was showing now.
The more Xu Lingyi pondered, the more he felt that this matter was serious. The identity behind this person might be very important. Thinking of this, he immediately decided to investigate thoroughly. After walking out of the Treasure Pavilion, Xu Lingyi turned his head to look at Qingfeng beside him, and lowered his voice to tell him: "Qingfeng, you wait here at the door for a while. Just now I saw a woman in purple being treated so politely by the people of the Treasure Pavilion. I think she must be no ordinary person. If she comes out later, you quietly follow her and find out her identity and background. Remember not to alarm the other party, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Qingfeng nodded and said, "Yes, Master. Don't worry, I will be careful." After receiving Qingfeng's response, Xu Lingyi felt relieved and turned around to leave. Qingfeng followed the instructions and stood quietly outside the Treasure Pavilion, staring at everyone who came out like a hawk, not daring to slack off.
The sky gradually darkened until it was completely covered by night, but the person Xu Lingyi mentioned never showed up. Qing Feng stood there, staring at the door, not daring to slack off, but in the end he found nothing. In desperation, he had to turn around and set off on his way home.
After returning to the mansion, Qing Feng quickly walked to Xu Lingyi, clasped his fists and bowed respectfully, saying, "Master, I am incompetent. I have been waiting here for a long time according to your instructions, but I did not see the woman you described appear at the door."
Xu Lingyi frowned slightly and said thoughtfully: "Forget it, I guess I will know her identity sooner or later. But that person gives me a very familiar feeling, but I can't remember where I have met her before."
Qing Feng stood with his head bowed, listening quietly to Xu Lingyi's words. Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he said, "However, I did see Miss Qiao coming out of the Treasure Pavilion."
Hearing this, Xu Lingyi was surprised and asked in confusion: "Why is Lian Fang here? Why did she also come to Yuhang?"
Qing Feng shook his head, indicating that he didn't know the reason, and then guessed: "It seems that the Qiao family's old house is in Yuhang. Maybe Miss Qiao came here to relax and have fun."
"Lian Fang is just a weak woman. It would be inconvenient for her to stay here alone. You should select two people from the secret guards and let them silently guard Lian Fang in the dark. Well... send Eleven and Thirteen over." Xu Lingyi ordered solemnly.
"Yes, master. But do we need to inform Miss Qiao about this? Master, would you like to go and visit Miss Qiao as well?" Qing Feng bowed slightly and asked respectfully.
Xu Lingyi thought for a moment, shook his head at first, but soon changed his mind: "No... Never mind, I'll just go through this journey after all."
"Okay, master. Then I'll prepare the carriage for you." Qing Feng responded, then turned around and left to make arrangements.
Soon, a beautifully decorated carriage stopped in front of the door. Xu Lingyi and Qingfeng boarded the carriage and drove slowly towards the Qiao family's old house.
After arriving at the destination, Qingfeng got off the carriage first, walked to the door and gently knocked on it. After a while, a light sound of footsteps came from far away, and then the door was slowly opened. A servant poked his head out and looked up and down at Qingfeng and Xu Lingyi outside the door curiously.
Seeing this, Xu Lingyi smiled slightly and took the initiative to speak: "Please tell her, brother. I heard that Miss Qiao returned to the old house, so I came here to visit. I hope you can tell the host family that my surname is Xu. I just need to tell the young lady that it is my cousin from the Xu family who is here to look for her."
"Please wait a moment." The servant closed the door and then went into the mansion.
The servant came running to the backyard and happened to see Xiu Shu busy. He stepped forward and said, "Miss Xiu Shu, there is someone outside looking for a young lady. He claims to be Xu's cousin."
Hearing this, Xiu Shu was slightly startled, and thought to herself: "Cousin from the Xu family? When did the young lady have such a relative?" She couldn't help but frown, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind - isn't Lord Xu the young lady's cousin? Could it be that the person who came was the Marquis of Yongping?
Thinking of this, Xiu Shu did not dare to delay, and turned around and hurriedly walked towards the house, calling softly as she walked: "Miss, it's not good, the Marquis may be here."
At this time, Youyou was sitting in front of the window in the house, flipping through an ancient book leisurely. Hearing what Xiushu said, she was stunned for a moment, then put down the book in her hand, looked at Xiushu with a puzzled look and asked: "Marquis? Which Marquis?" It was obvious that she had no idea about this sudden visitor.
Xiu Shu walked quickly to You You's side and answered in a low voice, "It's the Marquis of Yongping, Miss, have you forgotten?"
Youyou frowned slightly, bit her lower lip and thought for a moment before shaking her head and saying, "Why would he come here suddenly? And how did he know that I came to this old house? It's really strange."
Xiu Shu blinked and tentatively guessed, "Could it be that Madam Xu told the Marquis?"
Youyou gently waved her hand and denied it: "I don't think so. My aunt has always loved me and would never reveal my whereabouts casually."
Xiu Shu looked at You You and asked cautiously, "Then...Miss, do you want to meet the Marquis?"
Youyou responded without hesitation: "No, go and report in person and tell the Marquis that I am not at home."
Xiu Shu replied "Yes, Miss", and then ran out in a hurry.