Chapter 456: Trying Hard to Cover Your Tracks
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Western Region people?”
Liu Shimei had mentioned it before. Miao Linglong’s mother was from the Western Region, and today she had seen it with her own eyes, confirming it.
Don’t be fooled by Madam Miao’s talk of ‘Female Precepts’. In reality, she hailed from the Western Region—specifically, she had blood ties to the Western Wei Kingdom.
Her father was an envoy from Western Wei who had settled in the Imperial Capital with his family. To foster friendly relations between the two countries, the Emperor had arranged a marriage between the daughter of this Western Region envoy and Duke An.
Therefore, Madam Miao grew up in the Imperial Capital.
Although Madam Miao did not have very obvious features like golden hair and green eyes, you could still tell she wasn’t of Central Plains descent. Her hair was a shade of brown, not gold.
Miao Linglong had inherited some of her features, with her black hair and deeper facial features.
However, Huangfu Lingyao’s main concern was not about this. Instead, he said, “I find it very strange. You told me last time that it’s quite common for people in their family to have golden hair and green eyes, but those three individuals were acting very suspiciously!”
“Oh?” Liu Shimei asked eagerly, “How suspicious were they?”
Huangfu Lingyao vividly described, “The big yellow dog sneaked into the flower bushes outside the study, and I followed. Before I could come out, I saw those three people didn’t leave from the study’s door; instead… they jumped out of the window!”
At this point, he was extremely excited, saying, “Wife, what do you think? Isn’t it suspicious to avoid the main door and escape through a window? I didn’t use the wrong words, did I?”
Looking at his proud expression, his beautiful eyes shining brightly, it was as if they were two sparkling stars!
Liu Shimei blinked, finding it hard to focus. She replied with difficulty, “Yes, that’s right!”
“There, I’ve said it all!” Huangfu Lingyao did not dare say much more, fearing he might accidentally reveal something he shouldn’t, leaving himself vulnerable to his wife’s scrutiny. He was afraid she might uncover his secrets.
Liu Shimei, of course, had no idea he was desperately covering his tracks. She furrowed her brows in thought and said, “If those three people didn’t use the main entrance, it means they are shady characters. So, it suggests…”
She pondered and reached a conclusion, “Does the Duke’s residence harbor many spies from the Western Wei Kingdom or something else?”
It could be agents sponsored by the Duke, or perhaps…
Considering the possibility of a conspiracy, it could be spies from Western Wei Kingdom stationed in the Great Shu, and the contact person was Duke An!
This realization hinted at treason and espionage!
Liu Shimei was shocked, but this matter was significant. She did not dare voice this speculation, her brows furrowing tightly. She said, “Lingyao, let’s keep our distance from the Miao family in the future!”
Huangfu Lingyao felt relieved, thinking to himself, ‘Finally! I hinted at it in a roundabout way, and finally, my wife understands what I’m trying to say!’
His purpose was to prevent Liu Shimei from going to the Miao family to treat their illnesses again. The Miao family was not simple; he worried she might get into trouble!
However, just thinking about it was not enough; he needed her verbal a.s.surance, “Wife, does that mean you won’t treat them anymore?”
He remembered the diseases in the Miao family; one disease led to another!
Thinking about it made him nauseous. He did not want his wife to deal with such things!
Lowering his head, he noticed the scar left on her cheek due to leprosy, and his heart ached. Unconsciously, he reached out and gently touched it.
Liu Shimei sighed and said, “I don’t want to treat them either. I used to think if they came to us, I could set some conditions, gain some benefits, and use this situation to enhance my reputation. But if they are really what I suspect… then it’s better to stay away.”
She just wanted to live a peaceful life with her family, without getting entangled in court intrigues or international disputes!
“That’s great!” Huangfu Lingyao finished discussing serious matters and withdrew his hand from her cheekbone, leaning down to kiss the scar gently.
Liu Shimei was startled, “Lingyao, what are you doing?”