nucmednet Chapter 114 The Turmoil in Jeju City
Chapter 114 The Turmoil in Jeju City
Jeju City was bustling with activity, a vibrant scene of cars and people. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an stood by the window, gazing at the throngs of people below, their hearts filled with worry.
"Shen Yanchu, where do you think the young lady and the others went? We've sent people to search everywhere along the way, but we haven't found any trace of them." Cui Yu'an frowned, his tone full of worry.
Shen Yanchu looked at the crowd, lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "There are still half a month before we arrive. I'm only worried about the safety of Miss Shi and the others. Although those people came to kill us, we've also dragged them into this mess."
The two remained silent, both worried about the missing Shi Wanxia and the others. Meanwhile, the bustling atmosphere of Jeju City did not diminish in the slightest because of their anxiety.
"This city of Jizhou is quite lively. I heard that the young master of the Lanling Xiao family is traveling here and making friends with many scholars and famous people. I wonder what he's up to." Shen Yanchu frowned slightly, feeling puzzled by the actions of this young master of the Lanling Xiao family.
Cui Yu'an fell into deep thought after hearing Shen Yanchu's words. "The Lanling Xiao Clan is a prestigious family in Yan Yue Kingdom. This young master's actions must have a deeper meaning. Perhaps he is planning something for his family, or perhaps he has other purposes."
Shen Yanchu nodded and said, "Whatever his purpose is, we must be careful. We are already in a precarious situation, and we cannot afford to get involved in any more trouble."
The two continued to observe the situation in Jeju City, their hearts constantly filled with concern for the safety of Shi Wanxia and the others. Meanwhile, in another corner of Jeju City, Xiao Yiyun, the young master of the Lanling Xiao Clan, was chatting and laughing with a group of scholars and literati.
Xiao Yiyun, dressed in a white robe, possessed a refined and elegant demeanor. He smiled as he chatted with the crowd about poetry, songs, and anecdotes of the martial world. However, behind his smile lurked a subtle, almost imperceptible, cunning.
"Gentlemen, it is truly an honor for me to gather with you all here today." Xiao Yiyun raised his wine glass and gestured to the crowd.
Everyone raised their glasses in response, creating a lively atmosphere. One student asked, "Young Master Xiao, what special gains did you make during your trip to Jeju?"
Xiao Yiyun smiled slightly and said, "Jizhou City is a place of outstanding people and abundant resources, so naturally I have gained a lot. However, the more important purpose of my trip is to make friends with talented people like you and discuss important matters of the world together."
Everyone nodded in agreement with Xiao Yiyun's words. However, they were unaware that Xiao Yiyun's true purpose was not so simple.
Xiao Yiyun had his own plans. He knew that Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an were in Jizhou City, and that they were being hunted. His trip to Jizhou was partly to expand his influence, and partly to take advantage of Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an's predicament to gain greater benefits for himself.
Under Xiao Yiyun's covert machinations, the situation in Jizhou City became even more complicated. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an gradually became aware of Xiao Yiyun's presence and began to be wary of the every move of this young master of the Lanling Xiao clan.
“Young Master, the whereabouts of the eldest son of the Cui family have been found. However, the Langya Wang family is secretly protecting the two of them. How can you be sure that General Tingwei of Cangling Kingdom is the same Xiang King Shen Yanchu who has been missing for nearly two years?”
"Yes, young master. The Prince of Xiang was wounded and went missing during the Battle of the Guna River. Many people searched the banks of the Guna River for more than a month but could not find him. The man with disfigured face who was with Cui Yu'an is no longer recognizable."
Xiao Yiyun's men were reluctant to believe it, but the guards, ordered to investigate the man's identity, focused their attention on the disfigured man after much tracking and investigation. However, despite their prolonged investigation, the guards still couldn't quite believe the disfigured man was Shen Yanchu. "That's not right! Shen Yanchu is a legendary figure in Cangling Kingdom, elegant and highly skilled in martial arts. How could he look like this?" one guard said, frowning.
The other guards nodded in agreement. In their memories, Shen Yanchu was a brilliant figure who rose to fame at a young age, his handsome appearance and extraordinary temperament making him unforgettable. But the disfigured man before them, with his ferocious face and tattered clothes, was hard to reconcile with Shen Yanchu.
However, all signs seemed to suggest that the disfigured man had an intricate connection with Shen Yanchu. The guards were deeply perplexed.
They continued their investigation, leaving no stone unturned. In several brief encounters with the disfigured man, they discovered that his martial arts style bore a striking resemblance to Shen Yanchu's. This further fueled their suspicions.
"Could he really be Shen Yanchu? But why has he turned into this?" the head guard muttered to himself.
Several people were furtively following him to investigate his background. The Lanling Xiao family had quite a few officials in Yan Yue Kingdom. If they continued to investigate like this, things would get out of hand. Cui Yu'an was very anxious, but he was completely unconcerned.
"Zhizhou, you are so calm and composed. Are you confident in your plans? By the way, I heard that Xiao Yiyun was ordered to come and offer us amnesty. If the amnesty fails, he will try to kill us. I am from the Cui family of Qinghe. They dare not be my enemy. However, if your identity is verified by those people, you may be in big trouble."
He was well aware of Cui Yu'an's words, but these people and their methods were not a threat. Seeing his reaction, he reassured him, "Don't worry, they won't find out. I've already had Wang Fu spread the word that I'm your personal bodyguard, and everything has been arranged."
"It seems we'll be staying in Jeju City for quite some time now. We're being watched by Xiao Yiyun. I've heard that the daughter of the Langya Wang family, your fiancée, is also arriving in Jeju soon, isn't she?"
"Her arrival makes it even more difficult for Xiao Yiyun to investigate my identity with impunity. You are the young master of the Cui family of Qinghe, and she is the eldest daughter of the Wang family of Langya. With such identities, I, Shen, am truly honored!"
Cui Yu'an was almost dumbfounded after hearing this. No, this... he actually had such a plan. This Shen Yanchu is still so cunning and treacherous. I don't know why the women in the capital praise him so much.
"Fine! You're something else. Besides, Miss Wang came looking for me, so how did you know? There's no one here with you!" Cui Yu'an couldn't understand how he knew.
Shen Yanchu smiled faintly upon hearing this. Although her appearance had long since returned to normal, she had not shown her true face to avoid unnecessary trouble. Her senior brothers and sisters had doted on her since childhood, so these life-saving techniques were taught to her by her senior sister.
He bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, a rare sight indeed, as the young master of the most powerful clan in the land was bound to be a humble and polite person.
"By the way, I plan to find an opportunity to get rid of Xiao Yiyun. He is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface. Moreover, his ostentatious behavior upon arriving in Jizhou City is too abnormal."
Cui Yu'an truly hadn't expected that he would be so audacious as to actually attempt to completely eliminate Xiao Yiyun. Although the Lanling Xiao Clan couldn't compare to his Qinghe Cui Clan, the Lanling Xiao Clan still wielded considerable influence in various countries.