novelaction Chapter 448 Xie Jingchun was overjoyed
Chapter 448 Xie Jingchun was overjoyed
outside the city.
The guards followed Meng Chen at a distance.
Meng Chen was dressed in an ordinary blue robe, and walked with a calm demeanor, looking no different from an ordinary scholar.
However, they moved with great method, discreetly checking whether they were being followed.
Fortunately, the guards were highly skilled and excellent at concealing their presence, keeping a close watch on them.
After a long and winding journey, Meng Chen finally arrived at a secluded little academy.
A weathered wooden plaque stands at the entrance of the academy, which reads "Jingxian Academy".
Through the half-open door, one could hear the sound of reading aloud coming from inside.
Meng Chen strode into the academy.
The guards hid in a corner outside the door, observing quietly.
However, he soon noticed something was wrong.
This academy may look ordinary, but it is actually surrounded by an extremely strong sense of pressure.
The aura was heavy and cold, like an invisible blade pressed against the skin, making people dare not approach rashly.
The guard felt a chill run down his spine, his gaze darkening slightly.
If I take another step forward, I will definitely be discovered.
Helpless, the guards had no choice but to quietly conceal their presence and remain on the perimeter, keeping a close watch on the academy's movements, not daring to make any rash moves.
Meng Chen walked through the front hall of the academy.
We navigated the artificial hill and through the corridors with practiced ease, heading straight for the back of the mountain.
The back mountain is secluded and surrounded by bamboo forests. A small, inconspicuous house is hidden halfway up the mountain.
From a distance, it looks like an old house that has been abandoned for many years.
But upon closer inspection, one will find that the fallen leaves in front of the house have been swept clean, indicating that someone has been taking good care of it.
Meng Chen paused slightly, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door to enter.
The room was dimly lit, with only a sliver of sunlight filtering through the window.
A tall, slender figure stood in the room, dressed in black, with a straight posture and a cold demeanor.
Hearing the noise, the person slowly turned around.
He wore a half-silver mask that covered the upper half of his face, revealing only his jawline and deep, sharp eyes.
Meng Chen almost instinctively strode forward.
He knelt down and bowed respectfully, calling out, "My lord!"
Meng Ze nodded slightly in response.
Meng Chen lowered his head, but his mind was filled with complex thoughts.
Although the adult was wearing a mask, his bone structure and the faint outline he revealed were remarkably similar to Xie Yanli.
Having spent time with Xie Yanli recently, this feeling has become even stronger than when we first met.
Even without removing the mask, just this half of his face is enough to make people sigh.
This is what father and son look like.
A hint of hidden excitement flickered in Meng Chen's eyes.
Meng Ze glanced at him, his brows furrowing. "Meng Chen."
The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a sharp blade, instantly bringing him back to his senses.
Meng Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately bowed down and whispered, "This subordinate knows his mistake, please forgive me, sir!"
The room was completely silent.
Meng Ze's gaze was cold and deep, and he did not say anything to blame him.
After a moment, he looked away. "It's not clear in the letter."
"Now, tell me everything you've discovered during this time."
Meng Chen quickly agreed, stood up, and respectfully reported all the details he had secretly gathered during his time in the capital.
From Xie Yanli's appearance, the appearance of the Zou family members, to the Summer Palace, Granny Li, the old case of the eldest prince... nothing was omitted.
As Meng Ze listened, his brows furrowed even more deeply.
After the last thing was said, the room fell silent for a moment.
Meng Ze stood by the window, his eyes so deep they seemed to swallow up all the light.
The eldest son of the emperor, Xie Yanli...
Why? He had absolutely no recollection of it.
Blank, a deathly blank.
Meng Ze remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.
"Go and make the arrangements. I need to see Xie Yanli."
Meng Chen quickly bowed and replied, "Yes, I will arrange it immediately."
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Martial arts training ground.
The sun was shining brightly as the young men practiced their swordsmanship and sparred with each other, their sweat and cheers creating a lively atmosphere.
Xie Jingchun practiced his sword as usual.
Suddenly, he stopped moving.
Beside the equipment rack, a familiar figure was standing there.
Slender and with a cold expression, it was Chu Yi!
Xie Jingchun was taken aback, then overjoyed.
He rushed over so fast that he forgot to sheathe his sword.
"Chu Yi!"
Hearing the call, Chu Yi turned around slightly.
"Where have you been all this time?" Xie Jingchun grabbed his arm.
"Why haven't I heard anything? I thought something had happened to you!"
Chu Yi lowered his head, concealing the emotions in his eyes.
He paused, then said in a very soft voice, "...My mother has passed away."
Xie Jingchun was taken aback, and quickly let go of his hand. His expression immediately changed, and his eyes were full of apology and concern.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know... Are you alright?"
Chu Yi shook his head and said softly, "I was in such a rush when I was handling the funeral, there were so many things to do, I didn't have time to tell you."
Xie Jingchun sighed and patted Chu Yi on the shoulder.
"It's okay, I won't blame you. At a time like this, who cares about such things?"
Chu Yi kept his head down and didn't look at him.
Seeing his silence, Xie Jingchun assumed he was in a bad mood, so she took the initiative to change the subject and said softly, "It's good that you're back. Your martial arts training has fallen behind. I've been practicing a lot of new moves these past few days, so you'll have to spar with me a bit later."
As he spoke, his eyebrows curved into a smile, as bright as the melting snow in early spring.
Chu Yi looked up at him and said, "Okay."
And so, Xie Jingchun, laughing, pulled Chu Yi toward the training ground, chattering about the interesting things that had happened there recently.