Chapter 23 - 21 Ye Zimei
After emerging from seclusion, Ye Chen took time to change his clothes, don his robes, shave his stubble, and tie up his long hair, completely altering his appearance.
Although still quite young, the youth’s figure was tall and straight, born with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding a heroic vigor and a graceful bearing. The faint Moon Seal between his brows added a touch of charm that made him stand out from the rest.
From a distance, he looked like a fine young gentleman of the secular world.
"Huan’er..."
He called out softly, but when the little maid did not appear, Ye Chen did not mind, figuring she must be busy with other matters, and he did not continue calling for her.
Opening the courtyard door, he saw his father had sent two personal bodyguards who stood immobile on either side, guarding the safety of the courtyard as always.
He could clearly sense the faint aura of killing intent from the two indifferent bodyguards; it was the kind of presence one could only possess after having truly experienced life and death and the act of killing.
It could be said that both were true elite warriors with exceptional strength, high-ranking fighters in the family, but they only took orders from the current Family Head, and even the three elders could not command them to do anything.
Their mere presence radiated an unwelcoming chill, along with killing intent released without any inhibition, deterring anyone from daring to approach, as its intensity was enough to terrify.
Yet Ye Chen passed by them, calm and collected, then smiled faintly at them as he clasped his fists in a salutation, "Thank you both for guarding me these past four months, this young one is extremely grateful."
The two close guards gave him a nod of indifference, yet surprise flickered in their eyes.