Chapter 57

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Joining hands to plot against Yu Qingluo

Nannan was satisfied. After jumping down from the table, he skilfully proceeded to climb onto Ye Xiudu’s back. “Uncle Ye let us go, otherwise everything will be over if we get caught by my mother.”

“Uhum.” After opening the door of the private room, the figures of Ye Xiudu and Nannan disappeared from the Fulong tavern the next moment.

Da Wu felt his legs go weak, and there was a thin layer of sweat coating his forehead.

This… are they going to deceive Miss Yu and with such a serious lie? If Miss Yu hears about this then… he just doesn’t have enough lives to survive this ordeal.

Nannan, that little guy, is way too evil. Why did he want Da Wu to die for him?!

Da Wu walked out of the private room with unsteady steps. And as soon as he reached the kitchen door, he came across Jin Liuli carrying a basin filled with fruits.

The latter saw him stand there in a daze, not even greeting her. Her eyes narrowed at that, she used a hand to tap him lightly: “Da Wu, what’s on your mind?”

“Sh-shopkeeper?” Da Wu scowled miserably, shaking his head.

Jin Liuli has always been shrewd and pulling on his ears she asked pointedly: “Just what the hell is going on? If you don’t say anything, then do you doubt that I’ll make you wield a knife to castrate yourself if you don’t tell me/confess?”

Da Wu closed his legs tightly and was faced with Jin Liuli’s gloomy expression. After hesitating a little, he finally opened his mouth to talk, narrating in full detail the events that had just transpired.

Jin Liuli’s pupils constricted and dilated over and over as she listened to her subordinate. It was only after some time had passed that she finally managed to think this through.

Why did Nannan and Ye Xiudu want that little wench to go to the Capital? And why have Da Wu send Yu Qingluo the message that there was news of Ge momo being in the Capital at present?

Although she had also previously guessed that Ge momo should have gone there, she didn’t dare speculate about this without having concrete information on her hands.

Jin Liuli’s eyebrows twisted together slightly, some time later she stuffed the fruit bowl in Da Wu’s hands and said sternly: “I’ll go and talk with Yu Qingluo about this matter.”

“Eh? Shopkeeper, a-are you planning…”

“If I go, then wouldn’t their message be more convincing?” To be honest, the Imperial Capital was a complex and dangerous place that didn’t suit Yu Qingluo’s lifestyle at all. Still, Nannan had already acted before informing them about it[1] and departed to the Capital. So in any case, Yu Qingluo wouldn’t be able to stay in Jiang Cheng any longer.

Rather than being here like this, it would be better to just go along with Nannan’s intentions.

Furthermore, Yu Qingluo’s enemy was also in the Capital. She would have to go there sooner or later anyway, so might as well pick today as the lucky day and just set off.

While thinking all of this, Jin Liuli had already walked towards the room in one of the second floor’s wings, her face was very calm.

Yu Qingluo was still tending to Peng Ying’s wounds and, seeing that he had recovered almost completely, she nodded slightly and packed her things up while explaining to him: “I won’t need to do a follow up on you tomorrow, all you need is to pay attention to your body and rest for some days. I have a bottle of ointment with me that, as long as you apply to your wound later, then eventually there won’t even be a scar left behind.”

Peng Ying smiled and pushed the bottle back to her: “There’s no need. It doesn’t matter whether a man has a scar on his body or not, it won’t have any influence on my life. As long as the injury is healed then it’s all good.”

He knew that the medicines the Ghost Doctor had were all good items, so it was better to save them to use in a future situation instead.

Yu Qingluo didn’t try to force it on him, putting her ointment bottle back.

Just as she was turning around preparing to leave, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

The loud noise shocked everyone inside the room.

Turning their heads they noticed it was Jin Liuli, so they relaxed their guards immediately.

“What’s up?” Jin Liuli looked very panicked, her face was pale and even her breathing was unsteady.

Yu Qingluo’s expression turned solemn as she noticed that. If something serious didn’t happen then she would never look like that. (TL: LMAO, somebody give this woman an Oscar)

“Q-Qingluo… there is news about Ge momo.”

Yu Qingluo smiled joyfully, grabbing her medical instruments, she immediately sprung forward and grabbed Jin Liuli by her shoulders, very excited: “Really?! Where is she? Is it in Jiang Cheng?”

Keh, why is this little wench using so much strength?!

Jin Liuli shook her head: “Not in Jiang Cheng. I received news that she was spotted by someone in the Capital.”

“The Capital?” Ge momo returned to the Capital? That was also a possibility, maybe she went back to the Capital searching for her and Nannan.

Since it was like that… “I’ll immediately pack up to set off for the Capital. Liuli, you help me calling Nannan over.”

Jin Liuli shook her head again: “There’s no need to look for him. As soon as Nannan got the news, he couldn’t wait a minute longer so Ye gongzi took him to go.”

“What?” Yu Qingluo wasn’t the only one who was shocked by this information. Every other person inside of the room looked at her in astonishment.

The Lord… brought Nannan to go together to the Capital? Why didn’t he inform them in advance?

“Ye Xiudu…” Yu Qingluo’s expression turned… indescribable. She couldn’t have imagined that Nannan would go back to the Capital together with Ye Xiudu. (TL: Remember that when she had Nannan she more or less was in the Capital. So the first place she came into this world was the Capital. Nannan was born there, although he wasn’t raised there and probably has no memory of that place… he is technically returning too. So she uses the verb and complement 回 – to return, all the time)

This brat, she had already made it clear to him that he should keep distance from that man, she made it clear and yet… he just threw all of yesterday’s talk out of his mind.

Taking a deep breath, Yu Qingluo slammed her things to the ground. Leaving the room expressionless going towards the rear yard.

Wen Tian and Shen Ying took a look at each other’s faces, then together took a step forward: “Miss Yu…”

But as soon as they reached the door, Jin Liuli stopped them. Waiting for Yu Qingluo’s figure to disappear into the distance, she turned to talk to them in a low voice: “Ye gongzi ordered you to pack your things up and set off quickly. Protect Yu Qingluo along the way and when you reach the Capital, you take her to see him.”

The trio was taken aback but quickly agreed with a solemn expression on their faces.

Peng Ying remained on the tavern, while the others returned to the Mo residence at a fast speed, loading the things they had prepared in advance in the carriage and then returned to the Fulong tavern, keeping a low profile.

Yu Qingluo was already waiting for them at the door, carrying two large travelling cases. Seeing them coming, her expression wasn’t good.

She wanted to leave ahead in order to chase after Nannan, but she was still aware of her own situation. She alone couldn’t compare to Ye Xiudu when it comes to travelling resources and transportation prowess.

What’s more, she also didn’t know which way those two were heading towards. So even if she arrived at the Capital quickly, she still wouldn’t be able to ascertain Ye Xiudu’s whereabouts.

Therefore, her best option was to follow Shen Ying and the others back to the Capital.

Ye Xiudu should have left some signs for his men along the way

Shen Ying knew that she was in a bad mood, so he could only help her into the carriage carefully and didn’t dare open his mouth to talk needlessly. Fearing that his words might offend her and cause her to administer them some weird medicine that would turn them impotent. (TL: I think this was the meaning intended. Making them not lift their lil’ bros for life)

There were only two carriages. Yu Qingluo sat in one of them and on the other was Peng Ying and some of the lighter baggage.

Shen Ying and the others dressed up as guards from the more ordinary big households, in a low-key and simple fashion, so that ordinary people wouldn’t be able to tell their identities.

“Miss Yu, sit tight, we are setting out.”

Yu Qingluo gave a cold snort, obviously steering her anger towards Ye Xiudu at them, unwilling to show a good expression to anyone.

Mo Xian, outside of the carriage, rubbed his nose speechless. Then proceeded to wield his whip and raise his voice: “Drive.”

With a ‘Pop’, the curtain of the carriage was lifted from the outside all of sudden and a package was thrown inside, falling right beside where Yu Qingluo was sitting.

Translated by C, The Apostle of Coffee

Edited by NoveLeo, Life is a Drama

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Translator’s Notes

[1] 先斩后奏 – Lit. ‘ to first decapitate someone and then present their heads as a trophy’ – it means to act first and report your actions afterwards (when the opposite would be the best)