Chapter 626: Chapter 626: Accommodate a Bit
As Yi Lin’s silhouette vanished from sight, Baili Hengyuan sat down, furrowing his brow as he spoke, “Nianyao, what do you think, will Yi Lin send away Yi Huai’s children?”
“He will,” Zhong Niangyao replied with certainty. “Yi Huai’s death is now a certainty, but Yi Lin absolutely dares not risk the entire Yi Family just to save Yi Huai’s children.”
To be precise, if it hadn’t been for what just happened, Yi Lin might have felt pity for his son because of Yi Huai’s death and consequently softened his heart to keep Yi Huai’s children. As compensation, he might even have treated them better.
However, following the recent incident, he had even felt as though he had skirted death himself. After witnessing Zhong Niangyao’s strength, his resolve to protect Yi Huai’s children had already faltered.
Faced with choosing between his grandson and himself, Yi Lin was a wise man; he knew which option to choose.
Baili Hengyuan nodded, yet he felt puzzled again, “How could Yi Huai have died so suddenly? Nianyao, who do you think killed him?”
“Who knows?” Zhong Niangyao’s face was calm, betraying no sign of difference, “Mom and he grew up together. Even without romantic feelings, they had a bond like siblings. Even so, he could still harm Mom. This shows he was a cruel hypocrite at heart. How could such a person have committed only one bad deed?”
“Perhaps it was some other enemy who killed him. But, because of the recent revelation about Mom, Yi Lin naturally assumed we were behind Yi Huai’s death.”
“It’s complete nonsense,” Baili Hengyuan waved his sleeve in displeasure, “That old scoundrel Yi Lin is truly shameless, trying to pin the blame on us because he can’t find the real culprit.”
“Grandpa, don’t overthink it,” Zhong Niangyao smiled as she spoke. “After today, Yi Lin won’t dare to approach us lightly.”
“Hmm,” Baili Hengyuan nodded, then spoke, “Now that the Baili Family and the Yi Family have completely turned against each other, it’s better this way. There’s no need for any further interactions between our two families.”
“Your mother has also woken up. We need to start preparing for the exchange meeting.”
“Alright,” after some thought, Zhong Niangyao spoke, “Grandpa, I’ll be setting out to find Dad in a few days. I’ll need you and my three uncles to help take care of Mom when I’m gone.”
“Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, we would take good care of Le Yao. But—”
At this point, a worried look crossed Baili Hengyuan’s face, “Nianyao, are you really set on going? It’s too dangerous.”
“Grandpa, I must go on this trip,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head, her voice soft but firm, “Now that we know Dad might be there, I have to find him. Whether it’s life or death, there should be a result! Whether for myself, or for Mom and Grandma and Grandpa’s sake, I can’t avoid it.”
Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s resolute demeanor, Baili Hengyuan sighed and then spoke, “Since you have already decided, I don’t have much else to say.”
“However, you must still be cautious,” Baili Hengyuan reminded her, “The place is full of cliffs and precipices, not somewhere to be taken lightly. If you really can’t find anything, come back early. Your father wouldn’t blame you.”
Zhong Niangyao nodded and smiled, “Grandpa, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. Besides, I’m not going alone; Yichen will be coming with me.”
“That’s good,” Baili Hengyuan nodded, “It’s better for the two of you to go together, to look out for each other.”
After giving a few more instructions, Baili Hengyuan left in a hurry.
Now that Yi Huai was dead, Yi Lin might’ve been chastised by Zhong Niangyao. But who could guarantee that he would behave and not cause any trouble for the Baili Family in the future?
Moreover, the Hidden Families’ exchange meeting was fast approaching. This was tied to their resources for the next year and was not to be taken lightly.
He must make all the necessary preparations and allow for no mistakes.
After Baili Hengyuan left, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao didn’t linger in the living room. They went back to their room together.
After returning to the room, Zhong Niangyao sat down, her brow slightly furrowed, the shimmer in her eyes subdued as if she were pondering something.
Lu Yichen walked over to Zhong Niangyao, sat down beside her and, extending his hand, gently patted her hair as he spoke, “Are you still thinking about Yi Huai?”
Although absorbed in thought, Zhong Niangyao wasn’t entirely lost to it, so when Lu Yichen patted her hair, she wasn’t startled. She nodded with a hint of doubt in her eyes, “I knew that Yi Huai faced a life-threatening crisis. His death does not come as a surprise to me. But, how did he really die?”
“It looked like sudden death, but we all know, deep down, that Yi Huai was murdered. But who killed him? And why?”
“If you really can’t figure it out, why not summon the party in question and ask?” Lu Yichen suggested, “Or to be more accurate, summon the ghost.”
A single sentence awakened the dreamer.
“That’s right!” Zhong Niangyao’s eyes brightened, “Why not summon Yi Huai’s ghost and ask? But, I don’t have any of his belongings and can’t perform a summoning. Maybe I’ll call upon the Judge, and he can help bring Yi Huai here to ask.”
The Judge seemed approachable enough, perhaps he wouldn’t be too reluctant to assist.
With no delay, Zhong Niangyao summoned the Judge immediately.
Quickly, the room began to darken, and the atmosphere grew colder.
Before long, the Judge appeared in the room.
It seemed he was already prepared for the encounter, showing no great surprise upon seeing Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao.
He stepped forward and, with a respectful bow, inquired, “What matter compels you to summon me?”
“Judge, I indeed have something I wish to consult with you about,” Zhong Niangyao said with a beaming smile. “I need to ask a ghost some questions, but since I have none of his possessions, I’m unable to perform a summoning. Thus, I would like to request your assistance to bring forth that ghost. We only have a few simple questions to ask, it won’t take much time.”