Moonlight and wind

Chapter 245: Check-in to Su Mansion

"Withdrawn?" Wu Xiangxun in the East Palace slammed the table and stood up in disbelief.

"Your Highness," the minister replied, bowing, "Early this morning, a note came from Longquan, where Emperor Wu was in seclusion, ordering the cancellation of the bounty on Shan Zimo."

"How true is this?" Wu Xiangxun's eyes were full of doubt, "Could it be that Jin Yu is causing trouble again?"

"This is indeed the will of the Emperor Wu. Now, the entire Wu Kingdom is no longer pursuing Shan Zimo."

"Is the Emperor unhappy because I privately issued a bounty order?" Wu Xiangxun asked lightly, holding the teacup in his hand as if nothing had happened.

"This..." The minister lowered his head and thought, "Because I have never met Emperor Wu, I really don't know!"

"This trick doesn't work. I have to think of another way!" Wu Xiangxun narrowed his eyes, thinking about something.

In the private room of Shunyi Inn, everyone sat together. The atmosphere was a little awkward and subtle.

"Miss Dao," she said with a smile that broke the silence, "Let's formally meet each other. The old lady is a martial arts fanatic. She has no martial arts skills. She has relied on Young Master Shan for protection along the way."

"Master, you are too modest!" Shan Zimo still had that uninhibited smile on his face, "Master, your ability to break an opponent's moves with just one look is unique in the entire Wu Kingdom!"

"You are the master of knowing at a glance!" Dao Sheng stared at the amiable old man in front of him with wide eyes, "I have admired you for a long time!"

“Master Shan, you are too kind!” Yijian waved his hand and then pulled Li who was standing behind him, “This is my disciple, Li!”

"Li is amazing, maybe he can compete with you!" Shan Zimo looked at Li with great admiration, "If you have time, why not have you two compete with him in his tracking skills!" Li stood aside and scratched his head embarrassedly.

"My name is Yuwenlin," Yuwenlin stood up and bowed when he saw everyone introducing themselves, "Zimo's best friend, this young master has no other ability except making money! My life was given by Jianyun and Zimo." At this point, Yuwenlin smiled awkwardly.

"So you are the legendary one who is one of the owners of the tea shop run by Dan Zimo?" Dao Sheng's eyes were gleaming with gossip, totally different from his former cold look.

"That's right!" Yuwenlin pointed at Qu Xuanyue standing beside him, "Your sister is the daughter of Qu Hanlin, a third-rank civil servant of the dynasty." Then he leaned towards Dao Sheng, "Don't be fooled by her dignified and virtuous demeanor like a rich lady. When she gets angry, she's very scary!"

"Master Yuwen," Xuanyue smiled awkwardly, "I can hear you!"

"I think my sister has a very good temper!" Dao Sheng looked at Qu Xuanyue lovingly. The two smiled at each other, and then glanced at Shan Zimo who was watching Qu Xuanyue with a silly smile, "My future brother-in-law has picked up a great treasure!"

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing in the private room, trying to clear up misunderstandings and barriers, the waiter of Shunyi Inn knocked on the door and came in, "Gentlemen, Butler Ye from the Su Mansion wants to see you!"

"Please come in!" Shan Zimo quickly stood up and went out to greet him.

"Young Master Shan!" When Butler Ye saw Shan Zimo coming out, he quickly bowed and saluted.

"Butler Ye!" Shan Zimo returned the greeting. "Huh!" Shan Zimo suddenly realized and slapped his head. "I haven't finished what I promised to Master Su and Butler Ye!"

"Oh!" Butler Ye waved his hands repeatedly, smiling, "I really don't dare to trouble you for such a small matter! I came here because my master invited you to stay at the Su Mansion for a while. Since you have come to Hefeng Town, it would be an injustice to let you stay here!" Butler Ye bowed again, "I hope you won't refuse!"

"Okay!" Shan Zimo nodded after thinking for a while, "Since we came to Hefeng Town, the Su family has taken good care of us. I have to thank them in person! Now I have to bother you for a few more days, please forgive me!"

"It's my honor!" Butler Ye clapped his hands, and a group of servants followed behind him, "Quick! Move the luggage of the distinguished guests to the Su Mansion!"

The huge team walked towards the Su Mansion.

"This is incredible!" The people watching the excitement on the street chatted, "Who would have thought that Huazi was actually the eldest master of the Snow Shadow Hall in the Northern Kingdom!"

"If the Su Mansion establishes a relationship with the Snow Shadow Hall, no one will dare to bully us!"

"Hmph!" A beggar sitting in the corner sneered, "Now it seems quite interesting!" Then he disappeared into the street.

Su Yuanxiu specially cleaned out a courtyard for Shan Zimo and others to live in, and then held a grand banquet and gathered everyone in the lobby.

"As soon as I saw your temperament, I knew you were definitely not an ordinary person!" Su Yuanxiu raised the wine jar, his eyes flickering with a gentle light, revealing an indescribable joy, "It is my supreme honor to meet all of you talented people!"

"Mr. Su, you are a wealthy businessman respected by the people of Hefeng Town. It is our great honor to meet you!" Shan Zimo responded.

Everyone at the banquet was in high spirits, except for one person who kept her head down and remained silent. That person was Su Keer.

When Su Ke'er saw Shan Zimo in a white robe today, she recalled the moment when he saved her. Her heart seemed to jump out, and her cheeks flushed! Su Yuanxiu asked her to attend the banquet, but Su Ke'er refused again and again. Su Yuanxiu also noticed his daughter's thoughts, smiled lightly, and let her go. But at the banquet, she still dressed up carefully.

Just as everyone was toasting and feasting, Su Yuanxiu leaned towards Shan Zimo and asked quietly, "Is Young Master Shan married?"

Although everyone seemed to be immersed in the joy of drinking in such a noisy environment, such a subtle sound still exploded in the banquet and quieted down in an instant.

Su Yuanxiu was stunned, and asked with an awkward smile, "Is my question too abrupt?"

Looking at the female guests present, their cheeks were all flushed and they lowered their heads in silence.

"It's not abrupt!" Shan Boyu answered casually, "My young master is not married yet!"

Su Yuanxiu let out a long sigh of relief, "That's good, so I won't be presumptuous!"

"It's just a marriage granted by the Emperor," Shan Boyu folded his hands in front of his chest and looked at Shan Zimo, who was looking up at the sky, with a scrutinizing look, "Princess Jinyu is the bride-to-be of my young master!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuanxiu suddenly started coughing, and it took him a long time to calm down. He rubbed his chest and said very embarrassedly, "Excuse me! Excuse me!"

At this time, several female guests present were all dejected and full of worries.

"A talent like the young master is naturally the first choice of the imperial family!" Su Yuanxiu felt a little regretful, glanced at Su Keer, and sighed lightly.

"Master Su, don't listen to his nonsense!" Shan Zimo laughed and said, "It's hard to say what will happen in the future! I still value feelings. A marriage without feelings will not be happy!"

"Young Master, you really see through it!" Shan Boyu continued to pour cold water on Shan Zimo, "The hall doesn't think so!"

Shan Zimo was so choked that he couldn't speak and could only smile awkwardly.

Everyone returned to their own rooms, each with their own thoughts, and the bustling Su Mansion became quiet.

"Help! Someone come!" A servant shouted from Su Ke'er's courtyard, "The young lady has been kidnapped!"