Chapter 267: 265: Concern Leads to Chaos, A Dangerous Situation

The conversation between the two and Yuan Mengbai finally came to an end without any conclusion.

Coming out from the inner room, Di Yelei could not hold back the urge to take out 5 taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Yuan Mengbai after seeing the three children withering in the cold wind in the courtyard.

“A sick person needs care, but children need it more. They’re still wearing single-layered clothes in such cold weather. Aren’t you the father who’s worried about them? Take the money and remember to buy everybody a cotton-padded garment.”

Having said that, Di Yelei turned around and strode out of the main entrance.

Liu Sisi followed behind him, clearly seeing Yuan Mengbai’s hand holding the silver trembling, his face twisted with bitterness.

Her heart suddenly tightened, and then she immediately followed Di Yelei’s footsteps.

“Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, Meng Bai is useless, having to rely on you to provide silver money. I’m really…really…”

“Don’t say more. Just take it! Remember to take good care of Little Sister. Also, regarding what I asked you earlier, be mindful. If anyone contacts you, remember to tell me immediately. Don’t forget.”

Di Yelei helped Liu Sisi onto the horse’s back.

Liu Sisi turned her head, her eyes met with Yuan Mengbai’s, his face was full of grief, as if the twisted expression she had seen earlier was just an illusion.

“Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, take care on your journey!”

Yuan Mengbai waved, full of gratitude.

By the time they left the village entrance, neither of them was able to relax.

“Ye Lei, just now, my brother-in-law’s face looked so…twisted…”

“Sigh! He just can’t let go of his pride. What can’t he let go of when it’s already come to this?”

Di Yelei said indifferently, his voice carrying the melancholy of having seen through the world.

“Ye Lei, do you think that person has ever looked for Little Sister, and has he seen the entire process of the crime happening?” Liu Sisi leaned back into Di Yelei’s arms.

“I’m afraid the truth is not that simple!”

Di Yelei thought of the news he had heard from his colleagues. The situation with the bandits on Heilong Mountain was deep, and even the government did not dare to mess with them casually.

He looked up and took a good look around: “I heard that South Mountain Village and Liu Family Mansion are quite close. Since we’re already here, why don’t we go and see where your family’s home is?”

“No need!”

Liu Sisi obediently nodded and then shook her head: “Just take a look from afar like this. I don’t want to go inside, nor do I want any more involvement with these people.”

From her marriage until now, not a single family member had come to see her. This showed how faint their affection was.

No matter what, she had seized someone else’s daughter’s body, and the affection with her bloodline had made Liu Sisi want to take a look.

“Alright then! Let’s go.”

Di Yelei gently kicked the horse’s belly, and the horse leisurely moved forward.

“Actually, no matter how you put it, Little Sister sent someone to make trouble for you. We can’t really say that we wronged her.”

She understood the obstacle in his heart that he couldn’t get past!

“Hmm, you’re right.”

Di Yelei stayed silent for a while, then let out a long sigh. After climbing up the cliff, he pointed to a large courtyard below and showed it to Liu Sisi, “Look! That’s Liu Family Mansion.”

The densely packed houses were hidden among clusters of trees, and because of the recent light snow, everything was completely white.

The entire Liu Family’s Mansion quietly stood there, without a hint of liveliness.

“Let’s go! Let’s go back.”

Liu Sisi snuggled in his arms, suddenly losing the interest to continue investigating.

By the time the two returned home, no one had spoken.

Di Yelei didn’t know what to say, and Liu Sisi didn’t know what was appropriate to say.

“In the future, remember never to be too far away from me. I will protect you every step of the way.”

Di Yelei’s serious words came from behind: “I’m afraid these bandits won’t give up easily and will continue to haunt us. I’m also not at ease with Zhang Shixin and the figure loitering around the bookstore all day.”

Liu Sisi was somewhat speechless: “Oh! So you mean, Zhang Shixin commissioned the people from Heilong Mountain to assassinate me? And the mountain has only sent the scarred face man?”

Looking at Liu Sisi’s confused face, Di Yelei was both annoyed and amused: “It seems you haven’t figured it out! The problem is that once the people on Heilong Mountain take on a task, they never give up! This is no joke! In the past, it didn’t matter, as long as I was with you every step of the way. But now, with the constant trips to the governmental office…”

“You’re worried they’ll take action when I’m alone?”

Liu Sisi couldn’t help but smile.

“Ye Lei! I think you’re just worried. If the people on the mountain were assigned to assassinate me, they would have had plenty of opportunities to take action. But since they haven’t, it means their task is not assassination. Since it’s not about taking my life but rather monitoring, we can take our time.”

Di Yelei stared intently into Liu Sisi’s eyes for quite a while, not blinking.

After a while, his momentum deflated, and he had to admit that Liu Sisi’s reasoning was likely correct.

“I know, but Sisi, I… I dare not gamble!”

Di Yelei slumped down.

That’s right, this involved Sisi’s safety. He wasn’t worried about defeating those people, even if it cost him his life, he would definitely ensure Sisi’s safety!

What he worried about was not being able to protect Sisi by her side at all times, giving the enemy an opportunity.

With that thought, he jumped up from the ground: “No! I’ve decided. I’ll quit my constable job and protect you every step of the way. I can’t bear to watch you put yourself in danger!”

“You’re not running a fever, are you?”

Liu Sisi rolled her eyes: “Danger is everywhere in life. Some people choke to death on a bite of food. Some people get choked to death by a sip of water. Some people collapse and die for no reason while walking. Some people sleep well and never wake up again. According to your logic, you’re trying to keep me safe by not letting me eat, walk, or sleep, right?”

Di Yelei took a moment to think, then solemnly nodded: “You’re right! This matter is indeed dangerous.”

Liu Sisi felt relieved that he wasn’t a blockhead after all.

“So! Since it’s so dangerous, what’s the difference in adding one more danger?”

Di Yelei’s face was serious: “Nonsense! I must stay with you every step of the way, whether you eat, drink, walk, or sleep, only then will you be safe.”

Liu Sisi was dumbfounded, finding out for the first time that the man in front of her was beyond saving!

For the next few days, Zhang Shixin appeared twice, and Liu Sisi didn’t hesitate to drive him away both times.

The Winter Solstice was getting closer, and Zhang Yun and YingEr’s engagement ceremony was imminent.

Guihua and Liu Sisi discussed it, and before daybreak, a group of seven people boarded a carriage from Sixth of Carriage Shop and headed straight for the county. By the time they arrived, the sky was already bright!