allonlinenovel Chapter 236 Reunion of old friends
Chapter 236 Reunion of old friends
Yun Mengting hid in the shadows, not daring to breathe, her eyes fixed on the movements in the courtyard. The mysterious vendor and the middle-aged man were searching everywhere, and the atmosphere was tense.
At this tense moment, a steady sound of footsteps was heard. Yun Mengting looked up and saw a man in a moon-white gown approaching. It was her old friend Su Ran, whom she had not seen for a long time.
Su Ran was a handsome man, his eyes radiating warmth and wisdom. Years of travel had given him a certain carefree and uninhibited air. He held a folding fan in hand and walked leisurely, as if he were just passing through.
"What's going on? Why are you all so nervous?" Su Ran asked calmly, waving his folding fan, his eyes lightly sweeping across everyone's faces.
The middle-aged man frowned, looked at Su Ran, and said impatiently: "Who are you? Don't meddle in other people's business here, leave immediately!"
Su Ran, however, was unhurried. He smiled gently and said, "I'm from this small town, and seeing the strange atmosphere here, I naturally have to ask a few questions. Judging from the looks of you all, I'm afraid you're doing something shameful, aren't you?"
When Yun Mengting saw Su Ran appear, a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart, but she was worried that he was in danger. She was thinking about how to hint to him, but Su Ran seemed to sense something. He glanced at her hiding place inadvertently, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, giving her a reassuring look that was not noticeable.
Yun Mengting understood and decided to wait and see how Su Ran would respond. At this moment, the vendor couldn't help but say, "Sir, this kid doesn't know what's good for him. I'm afraid he's going to do something bad. How about..." As he said this, he made a gesture of wiping his neck.
The middle-aged man pondered for a moment and said, "Don't be impulsive. Let's see what he wants to do."
Su Ran seemed oblivious to their threats and continued to speak to himself, "I've heard there have been quite a few strangers around town lately, spreading false rumors and causing panic among the people. Seeing you acting so suspiciously today, could it be related to those people?"
The middle-aged man's face darkened: "Hmph, you know too much, it's not good for you." After that, he winked at the vendor, and the two of them slowly approached Su Ran.
Su Ran remained calm and just sighed softly: "I don't want to meddle in other people's business, but since you want to threaten me, I have no choice but to be rude." After that, he suddenly opened his folding fan, and several silver needles shot out from the fan, heading straight for the middle-aged man and the peddler.
The two of them didn't expect Su Ran to suddenly attack, and they quickly dodged. Just as they were panicking, Su Ran flashed to where Yun Mengting was hiding, took her hand, and whispered, "Follow me."
Yun Mengting followed Su Ran and quickly left the yard. They turned around in the alleys of the small town and stopped only after they were sure that no one was following them.
"Su Ran, it's really you. Why are you here?" Yun Mengting asked happily.
Su Ran looked at her, his eyes full of concern. "Miss Yun, it's hard to explain. I've been traveling extensively for years and recently returned to this small town. I heard some rumors about a conspiracy group within the imperial court and was about to investigate secretly when I unexpectedly ran into you. How did you end up involved in such a dangerous situation?"
Yun Mengting roughly recounted her and Ling Xuan's experiences. After listening, Su Ran's face became serious: "So that's how it is.
I do know something about this conspiracy group. They've been active around the capital recently, and I suspect they're colluding with a high-ranking official in the court, with ulterior motives.
As he was speaking, Ling Xuan also came over. Su Ran and Ling Xuan exchanged greetings. Su Ran took out an exquisite jade pendant from her bosom and handed it to Ling Xuan: "Your Highness, this is a token of my good fortune that I found by chance.
I've heard that there's a reclusive master living in the mountains behind this town. This jade pendant might help you find him. He's a man of profound knowledge and wisdom. His guidance could be crucial in helping you uncover the conspiracy.
Ling Xuan took the jade pendant and examined it carefully. He saw a simple, ancient pattern engraved on it, emitting a faint halo. He was filled with gratitude and said, "Master Su, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. This token is of vital importance to us. If we can successfully crack the conspiracy, you will be indispensable."
Su Ran smiled faintly: "Your Highness is too polite. Miss Yun has done me a favor, so I will do my best to help her. The situation is critical now, so you should go find that expert as soon as possible."
Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting exchanged a glance and nodded. After bidding Su Ran farewell, they headed towards the mountains beyond the town. Along the way, their hearts were filled with both anticipation and anxiety about the unknown. Who was that reclusive master? What clues and revelations would he bring them?