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Under the Power - Chapter 57

Published at 13th of October 2022 06:44:23 AM


Chapter 57

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Jinxia heard the voice and turned around, looking at the house suspiciously. She saw that the door was still closed, so she glanced at the roof again…

‘What is she thinking about?’ Standing there alienated for so long, that was absolutely not the image of an official. Lu Yi furrowed his eyebrows, then coughed several times.

As soon as she heard him, she followed the sound and looked at the window. When she saw Lu Yi, she was stunned for a moment “Daren, it is Daren…” Halfway through her words, she felt her behaviour inappropriate, hence she stopped her steps and didn’t go in, but walked to the window, paying respect to Lu Yi, “Beizhe greets Jingli Daren!”

‘Something really is wrong!’ Lu Yi closed his eyes, his posture remained the same, he was still leaning back in his wooden chair. From his seat, he could clearly see the bluish bruises on her neck.

“Who did you fight with?” His eyes flashed with coldness, while he asked in a low voice.

“Oh, this… It’s a misunderstanding, it’s nothing.” Jinxia awkwardly touched her neck, “There is something I want to report to Daren.”

Not waiting for Lu Yi’s reply, she started reporting at once. 

“Shangguan Bangzhu received news, which was sent from Gusu…” She tried to suppress her voice, “The lady has been missing since the second night in Gusu, as for whether she ran away or was kidnapped, it’s unclear.”

Lu Yi’s face was as calm as water.

Jinxia continued to say, “I suspect that in Wu’An Gang there were spies, so I told Shangguan Bangzhu that YangYue and I used your name for this matter. In fact, you didn’t even know anything about this. Judging from her reaction, it seemed like she believed it. If she brought this up, Daren, please pretend not to understand, in order to avoid involving yourself.”

Lu Yi’s eyes were mixed with emotions. He asked in a light tone, “So, were you hurt by her?”

“No… I, her subordinate A’Rui and I exchanged a few moves…”

“Your kung fu is like a cat’s scratch, yet you dare to exchange moves with him?” Lu Yi said, unhappy, “It was better to just let him beat you straight up, it would have ended faster.”

Jinxia lowered her head, starting to kick the tip of one of her feet on the rock gap again, and she said quietly, “I didn’t expect that his kung fu would be so good.”

“You don’t know your own abilities!”

“Daren’s words are very true.” She said almost whispering.

Usually when she bowed her head down, it would be her pretending. Lu Yi was not ignorant, her attitude today… Just hearing her voice, it would make people’s hearts weak.

He stared at her for a long while, then simply asked, “What’s the matter with you?”

“I’m fine, I’m fine… Oh yes, there is one more thing, regarding yesterday’s matter… I, I, I really didn’t understand manners,” Her head was always down, yet she was stuttering with her words, “About asking Daren to help me find my real parents, I- I already know that I was overstepping the line, now I am aware I was wrong, Daren, please, don’t take it to heart… Next time, I won’t be like that again…”

Still looking at her, Lu Yi thought for a moment, then deliberately said, “Oh, it turned out to be this. I was just asking casually yesterday, and I didn’t promise I will help you find your family.” As he was saying those words, he saw Jinxia raise her head and took the chance to look at her face. In an instant, the tears that had accumulated in her eyes pierced his heart. 

“That’s it, that, that… That’s right. Then, Beizhe will leave first.”

Jinxia turned around in silence. She hadn’t even taken a step that she was already gripped tight by him. He forced her to turn back. Unexpectedly, Lu Yi had leaned out of the window holding her back. 

“It’s obvious that in your heart you hope I can help you. Why did you even say that?” Lu Yi was annoyed, “About to cry because of these words?”

As soon as he finished talking, two drops of tears small as a bean flowed across her cheeks. 

“You…” Lu Yi was completely losing his mind when dealing with her. He sighed. “Just go in first, and we’ll talk about this.”

Jinxia shook her head quietly. 

“Come in right away, this is an order.” Lu Yi demanded. 

Jinxia hesitated for a moment, took a step forward, and started climbing the window using both hands and feet.

‘Does this girl even think?’ Lu Yi said, helpless, “The door is not locked, come in through the door.”

“Oh…”

Jinxia walked around to the door. She was still hesitating, but then she pushed the door and stepped inside. She asked, cautious,“Daren, do you have an order?”

Lu Yi walked to the front of the table, reached out to pour the tea, then looked at her several times before saying, “Tell me, why did your attitude change so much?”

“What attitude?” Jinxia thought again, her sentence seemed disrespectful, therefore she changed her words again, “Beizhe’s attitude hasn’t changed at all.”

“Why did you become so… respectful to me?”

“I- No… In her heart, Beizhe has always been very respectful to Daren, but because of my background, being raised by rude people in the market, I often speak inappropriate words, and sometimes I can offend people. I beg for Daren’s forgiveness, next time Beizhe will definitely talk with caution.”

Lu Yi sipped his tea, looked at for a moment, then nodded his head and said, “You were lectured by others, weren’t you?”

Jinxia shook her head violently, “No, this is Beizhe’s own self-reflection.”

“Liu Daren? No, his words would never enter your ears. Then it must be Superior Yang, did you go to the clinic today?”

Jinxia tried to explain, “I did go to the clinic… However, this matter has nothing to do with my master.”

He did not seem to hear her words, Lu Yi continued to say, “You must’ve said something to Superior Yang for him to scold you heavily. What did you say? About Ms. Zhai’s matter or is it about your biological parents?”

Jinxia continued to deny, “Nothing, nothing!”

“When it comes to Ms. Zhai, with Superior Yang’s character…” Lu Yi examined her for a short while, “It wouldn’t just end at you being scolded. After all, I don’t think your guts are big enough for you to dare to tell him.”

Jinxia continued to remain silent.

“Then, it seems to be the matter of your biological parents. How did he scold you? Did he blame you for getting too close to me, and bothering me with such personal matters?” He looked at her with sharp eyes. 

He had analyzed it very sensibly and precisely, as if he had been there to witness the scene with his own eyes. Jinxia could no longer deny it, and could only say, “Master’s lecture was very correct, Beizhe already knows she was wrong, thankfully… Daren didn’t take it to his heart.”

Lu Yi snorted coldly, “You acted as if you were afraid of being unable to avoid me in time, should I try to catch up with you and comfort you?”

Jinxia did not understand the meaning of his words, could only obediently say, “Beizhe doesn’t dare.”

“One word from Superior Yang, and you already want to avoid me.” Lu Yi got up and walked towards the side of the window that was facing north. He then let out a long sigh, “It was useless of me to save you in Taohualin Forest and to help you several times…”

Hearing him say that, Jinxia felt uneasy inside. She could only walk up in front of him and comfort him, “Daren, Beizhe…”

“You go out first.” He said in a soft voice.

“Daren, I…”

“Go out, I want to be alone.” He said again.

Jinxia couldn’t do anything about it, she walked towards the door and said: “Alright… I really feel that Daren is a very very kind person. Daren, please don’t be angry… don’t be sad either…”

After hearing the sound of the door being closed behind her, Lu Yi turned his body and shook his head while being both happy and confused. 

It seemed it was time to go find out how Superior Yang was doing.

***

The sky had just turned dark. YangYue helped his father light a lantern, then stepped out, sitting still on the stone staircase. The dark green moss born between the stone steps stained his clothes. The place was surrounded by a sea of grass, the wind was blowing it back and forth.

He thought to himself that Jinxia and he were like that grass, trying their best to stay alive, trying their best to live happily, but no matter how hard they tried and the amount of effort they had put in, in the end, they were just weeds. Once the wind had passed, they still had to submit and obey, bending over and scratching the backs of others.

While indulging in those wild thoughts, in front of him suddenly appeared a person wearing a bamboo green outfit with dark cloud patterns. As soon as he lifted his face, he jumped to his feet and greeted, “Beizhe greets Lu Daren.”

Lu Yi  said, “Tonight, I had dinner early, now I’m out for a walk and happened to pass by to visit Superior Yang.”

“Thank you for your care, Daren. Please wait for a moment, I will go inside and tell my father.”

YangYue hurried into the room and told Superior Yang. Afterward, he came out and invited Lu Yi to sit inside.

“Senior, please sit down. It’s all because Yan Yuan came here unannounced.” As soon as Lu Yi entered, he quickly stopped Yang ChengWan from standing up, “Please don’t get up, otherwise it will be junior’s fault.”

“Daren, look at me… These are very bad manners, I hope Daren doesn’t mind.”

“What are you saying?” Lu Yi lifted his skirt and sat down on the round chair that was brought by YangYue, “Just now, I went to ask Doctor Shen, he said Senior’s leg is recovering quite well, it just needs a long-term treatment period.”

“Ah, my old hands and feet. It’s not really a matter to bother Daren with.” Yang ChengWan said.

“These are all orders from father, so Yan Yuan should pay attention to them.”

After exchanging greetings, Yang ChengWan was a little hesitant, but then asked, “A few days ago, did my little student bother Daren?”

Lu Yi smiled a little, “Not much. However, the young and reckless can’t avoid making mistakes, occasionally they can be used when there is no one to replace. You taught her kung fu? I don’t know her hands and feet, but the lightness of her body when compared to Seniors, it is actually very different.”

Yang ChengWan was embarrassed, “This thing… This child is very energetic, luckily she’s not lazy when it comes to practice. Since she’s a girl, after all, in the future, marrying her to a good family will definitely be worth it, so I inevitably spoil her a little, making Daren laugh.”

Lu Yi smiled and said, “These words Senior used are a bit much… Oh yes, I heard she was adopted.”

“Right… This problem actually…” Yang ChengWan shook his head, “Although that kid looks smart, she doesn’t understand rules though. How could she possibly bother Daren with this kind of request?”

“Seriously speaking, although it is a little troublesome, because she is your student, of course I will try my hardest to help her.”

“No, no, don’t. Daren no longer has to take care of this matter.” Yang ChengWan said up to here, turning to face YangYue, “What are you standing here for? Hurry up and prepare tea and snacks, use Zhuhu tea.”

YangYue nodded and walked out at once.

Yang ChengWan looked at Lu Yi and said in a low voice, “Actually, Xia’Er’s background, I have researched carefully, it’s just that I didn’t want to tell her yet.”

“Oh?”

“Daren, I don’t know if Daren has ever heard of a kidnapping case in the Capital ten years ago. A criminal named Gu Xiaofeng kidnapped the wife and the son of an official, Shao Qing of the Dong Dong court. After receiving the hostage ransom money, ten days later, the bodies of Ms. Dong and her son were discovered in the mountains.”

Lu Yi nodded his head, “I’ve heard about this case. Gu Xiaofeng recently died in the Capital, and the whereabouts of the ransom money is unknown.”

“That’s right! At that time, this case was very complicated. According to the report, Gu Xiaofeng kidnapped Ms. Dong because his wife and child were also in the hands of other people. He did it because he had to, as for the ransom, it was never found.”

Lu Yi was confused, “But, what does this case have to do with Senior’s student?”

“Gu Xiaofeng has two daughters, Jinxia is one of his daughters.” Yang ChengWan said in a heavy voice.

Lu Yi was stunned, “She… She’s the daughter of Gu Xiaofeng?!?”

“That’s why I didn’t want to tell her. Her real father is a criminal. Knowing this, it will make her heart very sad and uncomfortable.” Yang ChengWan sighed, “Since her adoptive parents treat her well, I really don’t want her to think of anything else.”

“Senior’s intentions, if she knew them, she would be very grateful.” Lu Yi sighed.

“This world is indeed playing with humans. Last year, Gu Xiaofeng was a criminal, who would have thought that his daughter could become an official.” Yang ChengWan looked at Lu Yi and said, “Forgive me for being presumptuous, about this matter, I hope Daren will keep the secret, I don’t want her to find out.”

“Senior, do not worry. I will definitely keep this quiet.”





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