Chapter 469: Intercepted on the Way
After they heard the name Ye Jiuqing, the grandfather and grandson exchanged a knowing glance.
Before Ella could speak, the old man took the lead and said, "Let him wait!"
The old housekeeper responded and turned to leave.
Outside the main gate.
The old housekeeper looked at Ye Jiuqing and said, "Young Master Ye, my master is not convenient to see you right now. The old master asks you to wait first."
Ye Jiuqing was not angry and replied, "Alright, I got it. Thank you for your hard work, old housekeeper."
The old housekeeper smiled, "It’s no trouble for me, I’m just a messenger. Young Master Ye, you can wait in the gazebo in the courtyard outside. The old master might see you once he’s done with what he’s busy with."
The old housekeeper’s words were impeccable, too.
He said "might see" instead of "will see." The difference of just two words conveyed a significantly different meaning.
"Master Jiuqing, wouldn’t the old master of the Helan family make us wait here all night?" Ah Gui asked.
However, he was met with the man’s sharp glance, "Watch your crow’s mouth!"
Ah Gui: "..."