The wind and rain over Tingyu Lake were induced by an Array, but it was not an advanced one. With Zhao Letian's Array Formation Proficiency, he saw through it in a glance.
Such a trifle could not influence him.
More importantly, the pavilion was not large. Ye Junrou and another person occupied most of the space, it would be very cramped if he entered, and to avoid unnecessary awkwardness, he chose not to go inside.
As for the art of playing the zither, he was utterly ignorant, thus there was no need for a challenge.
He came to visit Princess Ye Siyu not to expose his identity, but to meet Liu Wei and Luo Yao discreetly.
However, he did not expect to encounter Ye Chenxiao on the way.
But that was no hindrance; even if Ye Chenxiao could guess his real identity, there was no evidence to prove it.
"Young Master, do you truly not understand the principles of musical rhythms?"
Seeing Zhao Letian unwilling to come inside, Ye Siyu did not insist, smiling faintly.
Zhao Letian nodded, responding frankly.
"But why can you understand the meaning in my music?"
Ye Siyu asked curiously.
Her zither music did not express emotions superficially but hid them, presenting them in a tactful and obscure manner.
Therefore, she really could not comprehend how someone completely ignorant of music could discern the concealed meanings in the music.
"I can't really explain it either, just a feeling in my heart."
Zhao Letian shook his head and spoke the truth.
"A feeling in the heart? Could it be, Young Master, that while listening to my play, you resonated with it?"
A curious light flashed in Ye Siyu's beautiful eyes.
"You could say that."
Because he had been concerned about his mother's safety, while listening to Ye Siyu playing, he indeed had some emotional resonance with the intentions expressed in her music.
"So, does that mean, Young Master, that your mother also suffered misfortune?"
Ye Siyu's expression turned somber as she spoke.
"Misfortune? Could it be the Princess's mother?"
Zhao Letian's gaze sharpened.
Princess Ye Siyu's mother should be an Imperial Concubine or even the Queen, revered and esteemed. Could she also have encountered an accident?
"Siyu, are you thinking of that incident again?"
Ye Junrou put down the wine jug, smiling helplessly.
Ye Siyu nodded, her beautiful eyes slightly reddened.
"Come now, Aunt Xue has been gone so long, stop being sad."
Ye Junrou moved closer, hugged Ye Siyu, and comforted her by stroking her hair.
"Junrou Sister, but I just can't forget. If only mother were still alive."
Ye Siyu leaned into Ye Junrou's arms, seemingly lost in thought, and involuntarily a stream of clear tears flowed from her eyes.
Hearing this, Zhao Letian frowned. * is the home of this chapter
It seemed that Ye Siyu's mother was no longer in this world, no wonder her zither music sounded so sad.
"It's okay Siyu, there are others here, don't cry."
Ye Junrou comforted her with a helpless smile.
"I've made you see a joke, Young Master."
Ye Siyu then came back from her sorrow, wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes, and forced a smile.
"It's alright, I can understand the Princess's feelings."
Zhao Letian said indifferently.
"Sir, your mother also…?"
Ye Siyu asked with a solemn voice.
"No, my mother is still alive, but, I don't know where she is now."
Zhao Letian shook his head and frowned slightly.
"Sir's mother is missing? Do you know her last whereabouts? Is there any way I can help?"
Ye Siyu asked eagerly.
The pain of losing a mother had been her long-standing trauma, and Zhao Letian's situation gave her a sense of empathy. If possible, she did not want Zhao Letian to experience the same tragedy as hers.
At the same time, Commandery Princess Ye Junrou also listened intently. She got along fairly well with Zhao Letian, and naturally, she would lend her effort if she could be of help.
"She should be right here in the Royal Capital, but I just can't get in touch with her."
Zhao Letian stated truthfully.
"In the Royal Capital? Sir, rest assured, if your mother is really in the Royal Capital, I promise I will help you find her."
Ye Siyu said with a confident gleam in her eyes.
If it had been elsewhere, Ye Siyu might not have been of much help, but as the Princess of Dai Jin in the Royal Capital, she believed she had some influence. Finding someone should not be a problem.
"Indeed, if your mother truly is in the Royal Capital, with Siyu's stature and status, she will definitely be able to find her. Of course, I will also mobilize my connections in the Royal Capital to help you look for her."
Ye Junrou said right after.
Being the daughter of the War King, even in the Royal Capital of Dai Jin, she had a certain reputation and knew many people. Finding someone without Princess Ye Siyu's involvement, just with her own connections, should be sufficient.
"Sir, quickly send us an image of your mother, we will immediately dispatch people to help you search."
Ye Siyu said enthusiastically.
"Yes, send each of us a copy."
However, Zhao Letian just gazed at them and did not immediately respond to their eager requests.
He was contemplating how much he could trust these two women.
It wasn't that he was suspecting good people with a villain's heart; it was really because his mother's identity was special, and he didn't know how the Royal Family of Dai Jin would view them. Thus, recklessly exposing their identities was extremely dangerous.
Perhaps, a moment ago, the two ladies were very enthusiastic, but they might turn against him the moment they learned of his mother's identity.
However, at this point, Zhao Letian had essentially exhausted all the methods he could use. If he couldn't rely on the assistance of Ye Junrou and Ye Siyu, he wouldn't have any other way to find his mother.
That is to say, he didn't have many options left, only to take a risk.
"It should be okay, the Commandery Princess and the Princess are not cunning villains. Even if the Royal Family of Dai Jin really has enmity with us, it will not involve these two."
Zhao Letian quickly made up his mind.
He chose to trust Ye Junrou and Ye Siyu, trusting his own judgment of character. These two were trustworthy.
On the other hand, if something unexpected did happen, he would accept it, after all, he had no better plan.
"Why are you still dazing? Quickly send us the image."
Ye Junrou couldn't help but urged him while giving Zhao Letian a stern look.
Zhao Letian nodded, took out two Jade Scrolls, engraved his mother's appearance on them, and handed them to Ye Junrou and Ye Siyu.
"Aunt is so beautiful, rest assured, we will do our best to help you find her."
Ye Siyu and Ye Junrou, after seeing the appearance of Zhao Letian's mother, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Zhao Letian said earnestly.
Although big favors shouldn't be thanked with mere words, he still wanted to express his gratitude, and he would remember today's kindness, promising to repay it with great favor in the future.
"Junrou, sister, here we come."
Just then, two stunningly beautiful women walked over hand in hand.