Chapter 83 - 75: The Cost
"Regarding Student Song being taken away and telling everyone not to report it to the officials..." Wu Shiqi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Has Student Song been frequently visiting Pingkang Square recently?"
"You mean..."
"You Douzhi?"
The two Yizhou classmates spoke in unison. Seeing the puzzled look on Li Ang’s face, they quickly explained.
Recently, Song Shaoyuan had often visited Lotus House in Pingkang Square. Initially, everyone simply thought that since he had come to Chang’an, he wanted to experience more of the world.
But now, looking back, it seemed he had gotten... too close to that You Douzhi.
"That You Douzhi is one of the most popular Qing officials at Lotus House," Yang Yu said, his eyes flickering. "Shaoyuan was probably taken because of this."
TSK.
Li Ang helplessly pressed his forehead. He recalled that during his visit to Lotus House, he had noticed something off about the way Song Shaoyuan looked at You Douzhi.
We need to find a way to resolve this.
Li Ang pondered for a moment. Aunt Song has a close connection with my family; she’s like a half-aunt to me. I still have the gold coins she gave me hidden in my clothes. Besides, when I left, I promised her I’d bring Song Shaoyuan back safe and sound.
"Mr. Yang," Li Ang cupped his hands in a salute and said to Yang Yu, "it’s roughly 1 p.m. now. If I haven’t returned by Shenzhen (4 p.m.), please go to Duke Yan Mansion in Anxing Square and let them know I’ve encountered some trouble."