Chapter 73: Chapter 73

Chapter 73: Everything Is Wonderful

As night deepened, the group bid farewell in front of the restaurant.

Shen Tengfeng felt the painful lightness of his money pouch at his waist. Fortunately, the three brothers hadn’t drunk any alcohol, otherwise the money he brought today might not have been enough, which would have been terribly embarrassing.

However, money was just an external possession. Being able to treat Gu Ruoyi to a meal was proof of a great improvement in their relationship. There would be more opportunities for interaction in the future, and it could increase her goodwill towards him a little bit. He was very satisfied!

“Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, Miss Gu, we’ll be going now.”

“Alright, Sixth Brother, take it slow on your way.”

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Shen Yian and Ye Liyan walked away side by side, leaving the four behind.

“Fifth Brother, shall we escort Miss Ruoyi back to her mansion together?” Shen Jingyu suddenly suggested, smiling as he looked towards Gu Ruoyi.

“Ah? Sure, Fourth Brother.”

Shen Tengfeng replied in surprise, also looking at Gu Ruoyi.

Faced with both of their gazes simultaneously, Gu Ruoyi only felt her cheeks burning, but ultimately didn’t refuse their kindness.

The Martial Marquis’s mansion wasn’t very far, and the group arrived quickly.

Standing before the main gate, hearing that his daughter had been escorted back by two princes, Gu Qing hurriedly came out to pay his respects and invited the two to come in and sit for a while.

Shen Jingyu politely declined, saying it was already late and he didn’t want to disturb them. Seeing this, Shen Tengfeng also declined.

After leaving the Martial Marquis’s mansion for a distance, Shen Jingyu chuckled lightly: “Fifth Brother, the imperial palace doesn’t seem to be in this direction, does it?”

“Well... Fourth Brother, can I ask you something?”

Shen Tengfeng seemed a bit awkward, his hands fidgeting in front of him.

“Do you need to borrow money?” Shen Jingyu asked after pondering for two seconds.

“No, no, no, it’s not about borrowing money.”

“It’s something embarrassing to say... it’s just...”

“I understand.”

Shen Jingyu interrupted Shen Tengfeng with a sigh and a smile: “Come on, let’s go back to my mansion first. I’ll have the servants prepare a carriage to send you back.”

He had somewhat forgotten that this half-brother of his, known as the great playboy, had been afraid of the dark since childhood.

“Thank you, Fourth Brother...” Shen Tengfeng smiled sheepishly, scratching his cheek in embarrassment.

“It’s a small matter, no need for thanks.”

As they walked, Shen Jingyu tucked his hands behind his back and suddenly spoke while looking at Shen Tengfeng’s profile in the moonlight: “Fifth Brother, do you like Miss Ruoyi?”

The speed back to the prince’s mansion was much quicker. Shen Yian and Yin Hai traveled through the air, arriving in the mansion’s courtyard in just a few moments.

E Lai and Cheng Hai had already returned.

Cheng Hai had truly witnessed E Lai’s appetite tonight. That meal would have been enough for ten men – truly befitting a senior.

“Fu Sheng, was there anything unusual in the mansion while I was away?”

“Your Highness, that evil-nurturing jar suddenly became a bit restless,” Fu Sheng replied gravely, holding the jar.

Shen Yian took the jar and sneered, “It must be nearing the time. The evil spirits inside have awakened and are getting eager!”

“Your Highness, Ghost Face and the others will arrive tomorrow morning,” Yin Hai reported.

“Tomorrow morning? Excellent!”

“There’s one more thing, Your Highness. The three thousand peach wood swords have all been completed and are being transported to Tianwu City.”

Shen Yian nodded: “Have them delivered directly to the guild. I’ll retrieve them personally.”

“Also, Yin Hai, tomorrow have Chou Niu go to the Thousand Gold Pavilion to buy some intelligence. I want to know who’s temporarily in charge of managing Four Symbols City when the Martial Guard Division Four Symbols are not there!”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Ah, I’m a bit tired today. I’ll go to rest first. The chess set is on the bookshelf if you’re bored and want to play, just take it.” Shen Yian got up from his chair and stretched, wanting to get a good night’s sleep while the faint fragrance still lingered on him.

After Shen Yian left the study, Yin Hai and Fu Sheng’s gazes met, their understanding unspoken.

The next day, Shen Yian woke up early and began practicing martial arts in the back garden, greeting the first rays of sunlight. His focus was on strengthening his body and nourishing his kidneys.

On the rooftop, Yin Hai, who hadn’t slept all night, opened his slightly closed eyes and said softly: “They’re here.”

As he spoke, four figures silently entered the prince’s mansion.

“Your Highness!” Ghost Face’s voice called out.

Shen Yian exhaled deeply and stood still, a smile appearing on his face as he said: “You’ve arrived.”

“Greetings, Your Highness!” Wolf Head and Bai Shi bowed.

“No need for formalities. Wolf Head, how are your injuries?”

Wolf Head lowered his head and respectfully replied: “Reporting to Your Highness, I’ve fully recovered.”

“That’s good.”

Shen Yian nodded, his gaze sweeping towards the fourth person wrapped tightly in a black cloak.

“And this is...”

“A zombie?”