Chapter 320: Sikong Yun Family Chapter 320: Sikong Yun Family They were indeed tempted by the thought of wealth, but compared to returning to their hard strenuous work on the fields, safely completing this escort mission would at least earn them a fair sum of silver.
To leave now would be like watching the silver slip away right before their eyes, wouldn’t it?
Upon hearing this, Dongzi also felt a pang of tension and quickly put on a ingratiating smile, “Chief Escort Head, look, I was just venting a little, didn’t mean any harm. The brothers have all come out this time, what does it really mean for us to go back now? Besides, the client has already paid us, we can’t just leave halfway and let them down, can we?”
Chief Escort Head stared intently at Dongzi, his gaze deep, “Since that’s the case, then let’s properly complete this escort mission, we need to earn that silver we were paid.”
“Yes, yes, yes, we’ve been escorting for years, when have we not devoted ourselves fully? After toiling under the sun all noon, drenched in sweat, it seems the two young masters want to put the goods that others have left behind out on the market this afternoon. There might be more work ahead. We should head back and get ready first, Chief Escort Head, please go on with your duties.” As Dongzi spoke, he gestured to the people behind him, and then the group slowly got up and left.
After Dongzi had left, a man behind Chief Escort Head spoke up, “Chief Escort Head, Dongzi and his people are too greedy, this might lead to trouble!”
Chief Escort Head’s eyes were filled with sorrow, yet he forced himself to remain calm and said, “This trip was my oversight, I was only focused on gathering people, not realizing it would eventually harm young Master Wenzheng.”
They had met Ye Wenzheng back when they were loading docks, and seeing how the young man had to fend for life at a tender age, Chief Escort Head and his men took care of him, which was why they developed a bond.
If this mistake led to a problem that implicated young Master Wenzheng, he truly would not be able to absolve himself even if he died a thousand times.
As he spoke, Chief Escort Head then instructed, “Erniu, in the next few days, keep a close watch on Dongzi and his men. While the young masters are out selling the goods, you guys will have to work harder, half of you come with me to personally escort the goods, and the rest stay to guard what’s left. I’m afraid the way things are going, with wealth tempting hearts, Dongzi and his group might cause trouble.”
“Yes, I understand,” Erniu replied.
Sikong Yunshi walked out of the small Buddhist temple, dressed in a tea-colored embroidered skirt, with several brightly colored peonies embroidered on her front, adding to her glamour and allure. She wore a white shawl over her dress, and the petals outlined in golden thread made her appearance even more enchanting as she moved.
Well-preserved, she appeared in her thirties, much like a woman in her twenties, her features were ethereal yet haunting, but there was a trace of weariness on her face.
Quick to assist, Biyun approached her, “Princess Consort, you have been in the Buddhist temple all afternoon, you must be hungry by now, shall I instruct the kitchen to prepare something for you?”
“There is no need, I’m not hungry,” Sikong Yunshi raised her hand in refusal.
“Princess Consort, you haven’t eaten all afternoon, and you’re already not in good health, how can you not eat?” Biyun, being Sikong Yunshi’s confidante, had the standing to persuade her. Thinking quickly, Biyun guessed Sikong Yunshi’s concern, “Is the Princess Consort missing Master Rong? Otherwise, shall we send someone to invite Master Rong from Rong Residence to join you for a meal?”
As expected, Sikong Yunshi’s eyes revealed a flicker of emotion, but then she dismissively waved her hand, “Let’s not, Cheche just came by a few days ago. Now that he is a Master of Rong Residence, visiting too often isn’t good, lest… lest that wretch bears another grudge!”