Chapter 251 - 196, Supply Condition
Chen Mansion’s back hall was deathly silent; the two names Jiao Tu and Yun Yang were like sharp blades plunged into Chen Liqin’s chest, leaving him feeling as though his blood was surging uncontrollably and his body was utterly drained of strength.
Mrs. Liang rose to support him, asking in a low voice, "Master, perhaps it’s nothing serious?"
Chen Liqin sighed inwardly. Jiao Tu and Yun Yang represented two of the Twelve Zodiacs, and for both figures to visit at once must be an extremely important matter. How could trivial issues warrant their attention?
After pondering the situation, he instructed the servant, "Please, let them in..."
Before he could finish, a frivolous voice wafted from outside, "No need for invitations, we have already let ourselves in. It’s really unexpected that Mr. Chen is being so courteous to our Ritual Supervision. I was actually worried that Mr. Chen might not let us enter."
All the people in the back hall turned their gaze to the entrance, where they saw Yun Yang leading the way with Jiao Tu trailing behind, casually strolling through the archway and heading straight for the back hall.
Yun Yang was dressed in a black robe, which accentuated his fair and handsome features.
He held an envelope in his right hand, leisurely slapping it against the palm of his left hand like a cultured noble coming to a feast with an invitation in hand.
Yun Yang looked around the back hall with a smile, "Oh, there are quite a few people here. Are you discussing some important matters? Mr. Chen, seems like our timing isn’t great. Should we come back another day to visit?"
He stopped in front of the door, reading the couplet on the wall of Chen Mansion’s back hall aloud, "Literature leads to fortune..." then muttered, "Mr. Chen, I fear your literature won’t lead to fortune though."
Chen Liqin felt his heart sink. His eyes fixed on the envelope in the man’s hand... The visitor’s intentions were undoubtedly malevolent.