"!" Pan Shulin's heart felt as if it had been suddenly and fiercely clawed, a sharp pain mixing with his shock. That Xi Yao had already been married off to an ancient beastman, and thay ancient beastman had even become his guardian now... So how could Cheng Bai still be so hopelessly devoted to Xi Yao?
"Young Master Pan, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now." After saying this, he didn't wait for Pan Shulin to react and directly left with his servant who was holding many things. Pan Shulin stared at the beastman's retreating back, it was like looking at the moon reflected in water—visible but forever out of reach, impossible to hold...
"Young... young master?" The servant, seeing Pan Shulin standing frozen in place for a long time without moving, couldn't help but step forward and call out softly: "Are you alright..."
Pan Shulin snapped back to reality, blinking his sore eyes, the jealousy and gloom within them growing heavier: "It's all because of Xi Yao, why did he have to come back!"
The servant, upon hearing this, moved closer to Pan Shulin and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Young master, lower your voice, that's not the main issue right now. Did you hear what Young Master Cheng meant just now? He said he would ask the City Lord to find the best healer in the city to treat Xi Yao... If that's the case, what about the things we did..."
"..." Pan Shulin's heart trembled, his scattered, sorrowful thoughts finally snapping back into focus: "You're right... the crucial point is they want to cure Xi Yao's memory loss..." Pan Shulin's clenched hands shook slightly, loosening their grip to hang at his sides, trembling faintly.
If Xi Yao remembered everything, not only would Pan Shulin's past actions be exposed, but even worse, Xi Yao would rekindle his old relationship with Cheng Bai. Then Pan Shulin would have no chance at all... He needed to think carefully about what to do next...
Cheng Bai walked away from Pan Shulin's line of sight and heaved a heavy sigh of relief. He browsed a few more stalls, then threw the items he had picked out back, looking thoroughly disappointed as he said: "Forget it, that's enough shopping for today." That Pan Shulin inexplicably brought up the matters that upset me the most, ruining my mood for shopping.
Cheng Bai turned around and instructed the two beastmen carrying the items: "You two go rent a cart and deliver these things to the little delicate one. I'll go back to change clothes and then come over." Cheng Bai looked down at the clothes he was wearing. If he was going to see Xi Yao, he naturally needed to dress appropriately.
The healer said the little delicate one's health has greatly improved, but last time he found out I deceived him... I wonder if he resents me for it... Just thinking about this makes me especially want to see that little delicate one, I can't wait a moment longer.
Wang Jin and Yuan Heng were currently arranging the things they had bought back. Uncle Shan stood to the side, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating. Wang Jin looked at Uncle Shan: "Uncle Shan, if you have something to say, just say it directly."
"Young master." Uncle Shan smiled slightly and said: "There is indeed one matter."
"Huh?" Wang Jin was puzzled.
Uncle Shan said: "I don't really understand. Since young master is willing to disclose information about the pavilion to the City Lord, why not directly ask the City Lord for help to teach Zhao Xiang and the others a lesson?"
Directly ask? It's not like Uncle Shan hadn't tried that before.
Although the original owner had been tongue-tied and had ultimately softened, even covering for Zhao Xiang and the others... directly asking City Lord Xi Ning for help would inevitably lead to another confrontation. He truly had no desire to confront that despicable Zhao Xiang, the mere sight of his acting was nauseating.
Besides, Zhao Xiang was skilled in sweet talk. In a real confrontation, even he might not have won the argument. Moreover, since Zhao Xiang enjoyed scheming in the shadows so much, it was only fitting that he repay him in kind for having deceived him for so long.
Wang Jin rubbed his nose and said: "Uncle Shan, just consider it me doing as I please."
"..." Well... alright then.
Uncle Shan didn't press further. Instead, he looked at the items Wang Jin bought. There were small accessories, clothes, and from what the two said, even large furniture...
But with so many things...
"Young master, is your money still enough to spend?" Uncle Shan asked.
Wang Jin was startled, took out his money pouch. The once bulging pouch now only contained a few small silver ingots...
Wang Jin gave a light cough, smiled somewhat guiltily: "I think it'll be fine for the next couple of days. At worst, I can borrow some more from my brother..."
But this wasn't a long-term solution. He needed to think of a way to make money.
"Young master." A ger who had just been bought called from outside.
Wang Jin looked up and asked: "What is it?"
"The City Lord has sent people."
As soon as the words fell, several No sooner had the words been spoken than several beastmen entered, carrying a chest. They set it down directly before Wang Jin and opened the lid. The gleam of the gold inside was so brilliant it nearly dazzled everyone present.
So much gold!
Wang Jin's eyes lit up. Was this his lucky streak? He had gotten exactly what he needed just when he needed it.
The beastman set down the chest full of gold and announced, "The City Lord recovered this from Zhao Xiang's residence. He ordered us to return it to you, young master."
"!" His brother was far more thorough than he had anticipated. Wang Jin had assumed there would be some punishment at most—after all, Zhao Xiang was the Deputy City Lord's ger. He never expected the City Lord to directly seize their family assets! Truly impressive, and resolute enough!
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