lcionline Chapter 434 Who?
Chapter 434 Who?
Chapter 434
"Sir, it's getting late now, why don't you go back and rest?" Qin Chuan saw that this man still kept leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, not moving at all. After thinking for a moment, he asked.
Ye Yunzhou was looking at the treetops opposite him, his thoughts already drifting away. Hearing Qin Chuan's question, he finally collected his thoughts, slowly stood up, and walked towards Qin Chuan.
Only then did Qin Chuan see clearly that the man before him had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and an extraordinary demeanor. He was obviously not a native of Baihua County. However, he exuded a subtle hostility, and Qin Chuan became increasingly puzzled. He was sure that he had never crossed paths with such a person before, so where did this hostility come from?
The two were only three steps apart when Ye Yunzhou stopped and took a close look at the number one scholar whose name was written on the desk of Emperor Yuan Zhen - the magistrate of Baihua County.
The man before him had a clear and bright face, and his every move was filled with dignity. He was indeed no worse than any of the children of the aristocratic families in Beijing, and even surpassed them, worthy of praise from others. Unfortunately, Ye Yunzhou had always been narrow-minded, and he couldn't give a good face to this person who was obviously trying to "poach him".
His eyes were sharp, and there was a discerning look in them. Qin Chuan felt a sense of vigilance in his heart, and he spoke again, "I wonder if you are lost? If you need help, I am willing to help you."
Ye Yunzhou finally spoke: "You have studied hard for many years and clearly have great ambitions. You should know more about propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame than ordinary people. In this case, I hope that the top scholar will behave like a gentleman and not get involved with someone who is already in a relationship."
His tone was so cold that Qin Chuan was momentarily bewildered. After carefully understanding the meaning of his words, Qin Chuan suddenly showed a look of astonishment: "So, you are the one Miss Luo likes."
Ye Yunzhou had no intention of eavesdropping, but he was gifted with remarkable hearing, and in the still night, the conversation between Luo Shuiyao and Qin Chuan drifted to his ears on the night breeze. He had always been certain that he and Luo Shuiyao were connected, and thinking of this, the knot in his chest eased somewhat. But an inexplicable bitterness still lingered in his throat, as if a cat's claws were repeatedly scratching his heart.
In fact, he was not waiting for Qin Chuan here on purpose, but was too lazy to avoid him. When he saw the other party talking to him, he took the opportunity to warn him.
Unexpectedly, Qin Chuan's words, like a gust of wind, swept away the last trace of his gloom. He suddenly chuckled. Yes, he was clearly the apple of Yaoyao's eye. Why should he sulk over someone who had nothing to do with him? Thinking of this, even the frown on his brow melted into relief.
"Now that you know this, stay away from her in the future."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan frowned and looked at the person in front of him.
He was dressed in luxurious attire, exuding an imposing presence, his eyes clear and sharp, a perfect match for Miss Luo. However, upon hearing this commanding warning, the stubbornness of a scholar in his bones suddenly surged up, and he suppressed his displeasure.
"Miss Luo is independent by nature and doesn't mind small details. She is definitely not someone else's private property."
Qin Chuan stared straight at Ye Yunzhou, his back straight, his eyes sharp. "If she dislikes me, I will retreat without anyone else saying anything. But as long as she doesn't feel annoyed, you, even if you are powerful, will never be able to control us!"
"Oh, you're tough."
Ye Yunzhou raised a mocking smile at the corner of his lips, his eyes flashed with coldness, and his aura suddenly pressed towards Qin Chuan, "You little county magistrate, believe it or not, if I take action, not only will your career be swift and successful, but even your life and property will be in jeopardy!"
Qin Chuan refused to give in, staring directly at Ye Yunzhou with a piercing gaze. The aura emanating from his body rivaled that of the other party. "I believe it. In front of a dignitary like you, I am just an ant. I have no power to compete."
He paused, his eyes blazing with determination, and every word cut like a knife. "But if you dare to hurt Miss Luo in the slightest, remember—even an ant can eat away a nest and cause a towering tree to collapse!"
"You're fine."
Ye Yunzhou looked at the magistrate before him, whose back tensed as a string, yet who remained unmoved despite the pressure. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes. His voice was deep and powerful, without a trace of sarcasm, but instead filled with genuine admiration. It was as if he had finally found an opponent worthy of his respect.
A brief silence stretched between the two of them. Ye Yunzhou suddenly chuckled, reached out to adjust the dark patterns on his sleeves, and said with a hint of amusement, "Don't think you can really protect the person you want to protect by saying a few harsh words. You're still far from being able to fight against me."
Then, he flicked his sleeves and said, "However, I will give you some time. You must work harder and don't let these words become empty words and instead make people laugh at you."
His attitude made Qin Chuan a little confused.
But the man turned around and walked towards the inn, with no intention of answering his questions.
He stood alone in the night for a long time, and suddenly chuckled - this man might really be worthy of Miss Luo.
.........
When Luo Shuiyao returned to the inn, she found that the guards and Chun Xing had not rested yet and were looking around waiting for her return.
Although Luo Shuiyao had previously told everyone not to wait, how could anyone sleep peacefully as night fell? Their worries grew more intense, and several people gathered together, discussing how to split up and search for the person.
Chun Xing was sharp-eyed. She spotted Luo Shuiyao and hurriedly trotted over to her. Her voice was filled with both joy and fear: "Miss! You're finally back! I was so worried. We were just about to go out and look for you!"
Luo Shuiyao patted her soothingly and said softly, "It's okay, I'm back."
"Go back and rest quickly." The last sentence was said to the guards.
The guards were relieved, saluted, and returned to the house one after another.
Luo Shuiyao sent Chun Xing away as well, and then returned to the room alone.
Because it had rained a few days ago, the chill still lingered even at night. Luo Shuiyao knew she had to be cautious when going out, so she closed the doors and windows tightly and fell asleep peacefully. In the middle of the night, she was sound asleep when a subtle knock on the door suddenly came from outside.
She suddenly woke up from her sleep, stared at the door vigilantly, and asked loudly, "Who is it?"
This sound was not only questioning the identity of the visitor, but also deliberately raising the volume in an attempt to attract the attention of other people in the inn with this movement, with a hidden intention of deterrence.
There was dead silence outside the door, and there was no sound for a long time.
Luo Shuiyao's tense nerves had just relaxed slightly, and she thought it was just a hallucination in a nightmare, when the faint knocking sound suddenly appeared again. The sound was very light, like nails scraping against a door panel, but it was so clear that it woke her up instantly - this was definitely not an illusion!
She sat up and scanned the room with the moonlight filtering through the window, but couldn't find anything to protect herself with. In a panic, she had to pick up a wooden stool and stand sideways against the door. She held the stool tightly in her hand, her brain racing, wondering what to do if it really was a thief.
At this moment, the person outside used some unknown method to push the door bolt gently, and the bolt shook a little, and then fell down.
Luo Shuiyao dared not breathe, her teeth clenched, concentrating on finding the right moment for a surprise attack. The door slowly opened, and a tall figure stepped into the room. The room was dimly lit, and the person's face was completely unclear, only the outline of his body could be roughly discerned.
At this moment, Luo Shuiyao raised the bench high and smashed it down at the figure with all her strength.