Chapter 757: Han Yao

"Snap!"

Her hand loosened, and the teacup fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

Scalding tea splashed onto Lady Qi's lower leg, turning the skin red, yet she did not feel it.

"Where is he? Where is he?"

Lady Qi's hands and legs began to tremble uncontrollably; the psychological shadow Zhu Yiwen had left on her was too deep.

Back then, it was thanks to their family of three running fast, otherwise, they would have been wiped out.

Shi Youxuan shook her head: "I don't know."

"Guards, butler, bring the head of the security team here."

Having regained her senses, Lady Qi could not wait even a second and immediately summoned men to strengthen the security of the Presidential Palace.

Her habit of reacting impulsively to every rumor had not changed over the years; it was still her old flaw.

Shi Youxuan:...

She did not sit idly waiting either, calling her daughter to her side to have a private talk.

Qi Heng sat sensibly to one side, keeping some distance from the mother and daughter, occasionally refilling tea and peeling fruit by hand, but never interrupting with a word.

"Ranran, have you missed Mommy?"

Shi Ran: "I have. Sometimes I even dream of Mommy at night. The uncle and aunt here are very good to me and take care of me meticulously, but I still miss you all, and I miss my younger brother and grandparents too."

Shi Youxuan felt deeply comforted.

Her eldest daughter was much better than that heartless little son at home.

Her words were so thoughtful.

In just a short sentence, she had considered everyone, and it made her feel that these were indeed words from the heart.

"Good daughter, Mommy misses you too."

Shi Youxuan pulled her daughter into her arms, truly wanting to take her home immediately, but she still had to leave her here for a while.

She had a premonition that danger was descending—a familiar scent, a familiar feeling.

Only by arranging her family well now could she and her husband let go and do everything they wanted to do!

"You stay here and listen to Auntie. Once Daddy and Mommy finish with this period, we will come to pick you up, okay?"

"Okay." Shi Ran agreed obediently.

On Qi Heng's still-childish face, there was a look of complete tension.

His lips moved a few times, wanting to say something, but in the end, he felt too shy to speak.

Shi Youxuan and her husband stayed in L Country for two days, and finally, it was time to set off!

After dinner.

She told Lady Qi: "Meiqi, Zhu Yiwen has always had business in L Country... after we leave, you should do this..."

After they left L Country, the Vice President suddenly ordered a thorough investigation of the national textile industry!

For a time, those who had been quietly making a fortune suffered heavy losses and complained incessantly.

The couple had originally intended to go to the Ji Family alone, but the Vice President did not agree and assigned four bodyguards to protect their safety.

These four people were different from ordinary bodyguards; they lacked the imposing manner of bodyguards, and they didn't even have the most basic spirit.

They were all old and ugly, plain-looking, and had bad legs and feet; they would pant heavily if they walked too fast.

But these four were the top experts by Vice President Qi's side, and each of them possessed unique skills!

Sheng Hanyu refused: "No, you cannot be without their protection by your side. If we take them all, you will be too dangerous. Besides, my daughter is here too; if you let them stay at home, it will also relieve my worries."

The Vice President: "Home security is very strict, you don't need to worry. Take these people with you; you two haven't brought any men, so you definitely won't make it to the Ji Family."

"Don't forget who your opponent is. He is in the shadows, and you are in the light, and your plan is so bold. Listen to me, this way my wife and I can also rest easy."

Wang Hai was more direct: "Brother, I'll go with you."

Sheng Hanyu: "Just send some capable people to go with us; you don't need to."

Wang Hai: "The most capable person is me; I must go with you."

Wang Hai was different now than he used to be.

His reputation outside was too loud, and Sheng Hanyu had his own reasons for not letting him go.

They were trying to lure the snake out of its hole; if Wang Hai went along, it would be easy to scare the "snake" into not daring to come out.

Wang Hai was eventually persuaded and did not go with them, but he did send a few capable people to follow the couple.

If it were up to him, he would have liked to send a reinforced company, but that would be too flashy.

Moreover, the couple's trip to the Ji Family this time was only intended to be a battle of wits, not a fight, so they didn't need many people.

But the couple was still very high-profile along the way, purchasing many good things in large quantities.

Since there were many people accompanying them, they might as well carry them; otherwise, having so many people following would look abrupt!

They did not hide their itinerary either. When others asked, they would tell them with a smile: "We are going to the Ji Family. These things are gifts for the Ji Clan Leader. The Ji Clan Leader is my aunt, and I am the rightful Heir of the Ji Family."

With Shi Youxuan being so high-profile, it was hard not to be targeted.

At the market.

Just after they left, two groups of people left quietly.

One group called Yano: "Village Chief, I saw Village Chief Yano and... that woman, buying many gifts, saying they are going to the Ji Family. That woman is actually a member of the Ji Family..."

Yano indicated that she knew and told her subordinates not to provoke them, acting as if they hadn't seen them.

The other group passed the news to a mysterious Island.

The master of the Island ordered: "Watch them, do not stop them, and certainly do not get discovered."

He instructed his subordinates to do nothing and to meet all changes with constancy.

After instructing his subordinates, he immediately used a secret channel to pass the news to the Ji Family, telling Han Yao: "Shi Youxuan and Sheng Hanyu are going to the Ji Family, and they will arrive in half a day."

Han Yao's expression changed immediately: "How did they come over here?"

The master of the Castle did not answer her question, but instead said kindly: "So, what do you intend to do? If you want to leave now, I will arrange it immediately."

Han Yao had indeed wanted to leave at first, but with him saying that, she hesitated again.

No one understood Shi Youxuan better than she did.

If she left, everything she had worked so hard for these past few days would vanish into thin air.

But if she didn't leave, what if she were recognized?

She was hesitating.

After hesitating for a while, Han Yao was still unwilling to give up, so she steeled her heart: "I will stay. You send someone to place the things I want in front of Feiying Mu, and I will go to retrieve them."

"Good."

The man's tone was calm, but the corners of his mouth turned up, and a look of approval appeared on his face!

He had used so many people, but only this woman was the most Kexin.

She had courage, ability, and foresight.

These were not important; the most important thing was—they had a common enemy!

Midnight.

Han Yao wore a veil and quietly went out.

After walking out the door, she did not rush to her destination, but instead hid in a corner to observe all around her, checking to see if anyone was following her.

The night was very quiet, and the women of the Ji Family did not have the habit of having a nightlife; at this time, they had basically all entered dreamland.

With no one following her, she ran wildly with peace of mind, heading straight for the Ji Family graveyard.

She even admired herself now.

If it were before, she could not have imagined even in her dreams that one day, in the middle of the night, she would have to go to such a place all by herself.

Let alone going, just thinking about it would have scared her to death.

But not anymore.

During the time she spent outside, she had suffered a lot.

Hardship is the fastest way to make a person grow, with no exceptions!

Arriving in front of Feiying Mu.

Han Yao stopped to look around again, and finding nothing unusual, she drew a Dagger from her waist and began to dig behind the tombstone.

The soil was loose and easy to dig.

After a few digs, she uncovered a small cloth bag with a blue background and black flowers inside.

This kind of cloth bag was very common in the Ji Family; it was not strange at all, nor would it attract attention.

Han Yao took the cloth bag and left quickly, returning to her room to gently close the door.