Chapter 206: Chapter 206

Yu Nianzhao casually said, "I only know a little."

Luu Shaoqi smiled and said, "If Miss Yu only knows a little, then all the Daoists running temples might as well shut their doors."

"Alright, stop flattering. Let’s all go home and find our moms."

Yu Nianzhao said, "I have things to do later!"

"Things to do?" Song Caiwei asked, puzzled.

"Yes, looks like I’ll be busy tonight." Yu Nianzhao glanced in the direction where the princess and others were leaving, curving her lips into a meaningful smile.

"Sir, the Marquis requests you return to the mansion for a discussion."

A servant ran over to Luu Shaochen and whispered something.

Luu Shaochen frowned, "Now?"

"I’ll escort Caiwei back first."

"The Marquis said the matter is urgent, and not to disturb Miss Song’s enjoyment, so the young master will accompany Miss Song and escort her back after further exploration."

"Is that so?" Luu Shaochen’s eyes grew intense, he clenched his fist and then released it, "Understood!"

"Are you going back, Luu Shaochen?"

Song Caiwei’s expression was somewhat regretful.

Luu Shaochen reluctantly smiled, "Yes, I’ll take you to the lake another day."

He turned his head and coldly instructed Luu Shaoqi, "Remember to escort Caiwei back later, don’t take detours to other places, understood?"

Luu Shaoqi said disinterestedly, "Huh? Why me? It’s really urgent that not even time for you to escort?"

Luu Shaochen gave him a slightly meaningful look, "You’re too foolish!"

With that said, he turned around and left with the servant.

"Eh? Why did he suddenly insult me?" Luu Shaoqi waved his fist at Luu Shaochen’s departing figure, very displeased.

Both Luu Shaochen and Xie Jiarou left one after another, leaving Song Caiwei and Luu Shaoqi to tag along with Yu Nianzhao, insisting on acting as guides and accompanying them on a tour of Shangjing.

Only at dusk did they separate and return home.

The soft light fell on Yu Nianzhao, and for a moment, Nan Guili seemed to see the timid little girl calling him brother again. Googlᴇ search noᴠelfire.net

He suddenly called out, "Zhaozhao!"

Yu Nianzhao looked sideways at him, smiling warmly, "Does the Sixth Prince also call me that? It’s not appropriate, you know? If Xie Jiuxiao hears it, he might challenge you to a fight."

Nan Guili chuckled, "You and my little sister from when I was young, though not identical, look quite similar. I just want to know, are you the Zhaozhao I knew?"

Yu Nianzhao blinked her charming eyes and ambiguously said, "I don’t know, if the Sixth Prince wants to find someone, he should use his own wits."

Just as Yu Nianzhao was about to leave, Nan Guili said in a deep voice, "Zhaozhao, I don’t understand why you don’t want to recognize me, but I just want to tell you one thing, the mute mother is missing!"

Yu Nianzhao paused in her steps but did not turn around.

Nan Guili sighed softly, "So much happened back then, we both left; when I stabilized in Nanwang Country, I personally went to find the mute mother, hoping to bring her to live with us. But she vanished as if she’d disappeared from the world, without a trace. All these years, I’ve never given up on searching for her, but I’ve never found her. You now have your own life, and I shouldn’t disturb you. But... those youthful memories, they’re my most cherished memories. You and the mute mother are my relatives kept in my heart."

Yu Nianzhao frowned, memories fleeting.

She indeed possessed memories before awakening!

Just somewhat blurry, she vaguely recalled a gentle and elegant woman. She always smiled warmly with pursed lips, she adopted many abandoned orphans, creating a big family. Her voice was very hoarse, as if scorched by fire, and she had a scar on her throat. That’s why everyone called her the mute mother.

After the Yu family found her, they took Yu Nianzhao away. Before leaving, she wrote a line in Yu Nianzhao’s palm.

"Though I’m reluctant, your biological parents can provide you a better life, go ahead, don’t look back."

Since then, they never saw each other again.

"Tomorrow at noon, meet here." Yu Nianzhao said lightly, then left without turning back.

Nan Guili let out a long breath, realizing his palm was clammy with sweat. His lips couldn’t help but curve upwards, "Zhaozhao, it really is you. Looks trip to Great Chao Country was worthwhile; you are my biggest gain. You, like me, can’t let go of the mute mother, still that soft-hearted little girl."

Night was deep at Zhaohua’s princess residence.

A figure darted into the room, followed by a piercing scream.

One by one, torches rushed in, Zhaohua’s dress tattered, hair disheveled, she arrived at Xia Muyan’s courtyard.

"What’s going on? Wasn’t the county princess already asleep? Why did something happen again?"

Zhaohua was frazzled, her gaze sweeping fiercely at the maidservants kneeling on the ground, she wished she could drag them off for a beating.

"We don’t know, the door was locked by the county princess from the inside, we couldn’t open it." The attendant maid trembled on the ground.

"Break it down for me!"

At Zhaohua’s command, guards began to break down the door, a rank stench surged in.

In the glow of the firelight, Zhaohua squinted her eyes; once she saw clearly what occurred inside, her pupils contracted, her face paled, she couldn’t help but retch, even the guards behind her felt uneasy, nearly unable to contain their nausea.

A maid sneaked a glance, unable to restrain her fear and screamed.

"Princess, this, this..." a worried nanny beside Zhaohua said, "The old servant will go get a doctor now."

Zhaohua matched eyes with Xia Muyan’s peculiar gaze, saw her bloodthirsty smile, and couldn’t help but tremble. She suppressed her discomfort, hoarsely shouted, "Go to Prince Su Mansion!"

"Ah? Prince Su Mansion!"

"Yes, hurry, bring Yu Nianzhao here for me."

Zhaohua shouted uncontrollably, "Invite her here respectfully!"

When Yu Nianzhao arrived at the princess’s residence, she looked up at the sky above the estate and saw a mass of Evil Qi swirling around, appearing ominous.

"Whimper, whimper..."

Before reaching the courtyard, eerie cries emanated from inside, chilling the heart.

The people in the courtyard had been dismissed, leaving only Zhaohua and a few confidants, along with a tall, handsome man, who was holding Zhaohua, whispering comforting words.

"Princess, Princess Consort Su has arrived." the nanny announced.

Zhaohua, full of emotion, came over, her eyes red as if she’d seen a savior, grabbed her arm and said, "My Yanyan has gone mad. Was the water ghost really dispelled from her? Why did she become , she... she actually killed someone!"