Chapter 113: Colluding for Evil, the True Culprit Surfaces!

Nighttime.

The streets in the city were pitch-black and silent.

An old servant, a thin horse, an old carriage, and a gaunt young man holding a food box.

Steam seemed to be rising from the food box.

After turning down a long street and passing through an alley, they arrived before a small residence.

After a few knocks, the courtyard gate opened.

A woman of similar age to the young man pushed the gate open.

The woman was dressed plainly, but her features were very delicate.

"Husband, you've returned." The woman wore a look of joy, then stepped aside to let Duan Yu enter the courtyard.

Duan Yu stood before the gate, first tidying his clothes, then offering a gentle smile to his wife and bowing with cupped hands, like a refined gentleman.

"I am truly sorry, my lady; there were some social obligations, so I have returned quite late."

The woman seemed accustomed to Duan Yu's polite and respectful demeanor, showing no surprise.

She merely smiled lightly and welcomed Duan Yu into the courtyard.

"Husband must be hungry. The food is still in the pot; I shall go prepare it for you immediately."

"Daddy!"

"Daddy!"

"Daddy, you're back!"

Two children's voices called out from a room not far from the courtyard gate.

Immediately following, two children in old robes ran out from the room, heading straight for Duan Yu.

A smile appeared on Duan Yu's face instantly, and he took hold of one with each hand.

"Mu'er, Ji'er."

Duan Yu smiled as he looked down at his two-year-old sons: "Did you listen to Mother while Daddy was away?"

The two little ones nodded hurriedly.

Duan Yu reached behind him, took the food box from the old servant, and said with a smile: "Look, see what delicious things Daddy brought back for you!" ===== CHAPTER 115 =====