kvmb Chapter 61 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 61 Uninvited Guest
Dong Yijia sat by the dimly flickering candlelight, meticulously embroidering a silk handkerchief in her hands. The pattern on the handkerchief was exquisite, as if one could see the delicate and tender feelings in her heart through the needle and thread. However, at that moment, a slight sound reached her ears, as if the door had been gently bumped. At first, she didn't pay much attention, assuming it was just the wind blowing the door. But then, a series of noisy footsteps approached, growing closer and closer, finally stopping in front of her door.
Before Dong Yijia could react, a group of fierce-looking soldiers stormed into the house like wolves. Armed with weapons, they began searching each room without a word. Dong Yijia was startled, fearing she might frighten the young Yue'er in her arms, and quickly pulled the child tightly into her embrace. Yue'er was clearly frightened; her small body trembled slightly, but she gradually calmed down in Dong Yijia's warm embrace.
Dong Yijia took a deep breath and, forcing herself to remain calm, opened the door. When the soldiers saw her emerge, they first sized her up. They had noticed the house was exquisitely decorated and elegantly furnished when they first entered, suggesting the family was of some status, and their attitude was quite mild. However, given their mission, they still conducted a cursory search, and finding nothing unusual, hurriedly moved on to the next house to continue their search.
Ye Qingchen was worried that Dong Yijia would be frightened by this sudden turn of events, so she quickly stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Aunt Dong, don't be afraid, it's alright! You and Yue'er should get some rest!" After saying that, she and Gu Changfeng watched the group of soldiers leave.
Dong Yijia always trusted every word spoken by the gentle and refined young master Ye, played by Ye Qingchen. Hearing his comforting words, she felt much more at ease. She hugged Xiaoyue'er tightly and turned back into the house. After the harrowing search by the soldiers, she had lost all interest in embroidery, her mind preoccupied with how to help Xiaoyue'er fall asleep peacefully.
Dong Yijia carefully placed Xiaoyue'er on the bed, feeling immense relief as she looked at the child's peaceful sleeping face. Just as she was about to get up to go to the washroom, a chill ran down her spine. In her dazed state, she felt a large hand suddenly cover her mouth, rendering her unable to utter a sound. At the same time, another cold sword was pressed against her neck; the slightest movement would cause its sharp tip to pierce her skin instantly.
Suddenly, a cold and threatening voice rang out from behind Dong Yijia: "Don't make a sound! If you dare to utter a sound, I'll kill you right now!" As these harsh words fell, a crisp sound followed—the sound of a sword striking the ground violently.
In that instant, the person standing behind Dong Yijia collapsed to the ground without warning. Dong Yijia trembled with fright, her heart pounding in her chest. However, having weathered so many storms over the years and grown into an old woman, she still possessed a certain composure and courage. When she saw the fallen sword, a thought struck her, for with her years of experience, she could tell at a glance that this sword was no ordinary object. So, she mustered her courage and, using the dim light in the room, cautiously turned to look at the person lying on the ground.
The man was dressed in magnificent clothes, clearly a person of high status. However, due to his sudden collapse, his once neat attire was now disheveled. Even more shocking were the numerous wounds on his clothing, clearly visible and seeping blood. Dong Yijia, still shaken, went outside to check her surroundings. Fortunately, no one else outside had noticed anything amiss. Had this man broken into the house and searched it thoroughly, he would most likely have been apprehended.
Dong Yijia returned to the room, her gaze falling once more on the injured and unconscious man. His once long, glossy black hair was now disheveled, but even so, it couldn't conceal his resolute and exceptionally handsome face. His eyes were tightly closed, as if he were enduring immense pain; his usually bright and expressive phoenix eyes now revealed a hint of helplessness and vulnerability. His thin lips were slightly pursed, as if he were still struggling to endure the pain even in his unconscious state. It seemed that this man had indeed fainted and completely lost consciousness.
This… Dong Yijia thought she had to invite Young Master Ye and Young Master Gu over, otherwise this person would not live much longer. But she was worried that Xiao Yue'er would be disturbed, so she picked up Yue'er, wrapped her in a cloak, and went to find Dong Nanxi. At this time, Dong Nanxi was not asleep either. Dong Yijia handed the child to him and hurriedly went back. Dong Nanxi thought that his mother probably had something to do. He wanted to ask, but he felt that Han Zhi and Zhao Fei could not take care of the child, so he had no choice but to take Xiao Yue'er back to the room.
Dong Yijia hurried back to Ye Qingchen and Gu Changfeng's residence, and immediately knocked on the door. This was the second time the door had been knocked, and the two, who had been woken up earlier, were quite surprised, wondering what had happened. Fortunately, they weren't practicing their martial arts at the moment, so they got up and went to answer the door.
As soon as the door opened, Dong Yijia's face lit up with excitement upon seeing the two men. She eagerly said, "Young Master Ye, Young Master Gu, I'm so sorry to bother you again! There is a young nobleman in my room who is seriously injured and in critical condition. He has already fallen into a coma! I hope you two gentlemen can lend a helping hand and go check on him!" After saying this, Dong Yijia looked at Ye Qingchen and Gu Changfeng with a pleading expression, her eyes filled with anxiety and expectation.
Ye Qingchen narrowed his eyes slightly, exchanging a glance with Gu Changfeng. A strange feeling welled up in both of them. Clearly, judging from the current situation, they really had someone there. However, what surprised them most was that it wasn't the man in black, but a young nobleman? They had no choice but to go to Dong Yijia's house together. Upon reaching the washroom, they saw a man in fine clothes lying there. He was indeed a young nobleman; the fabric of his clothes was extraordinary. Looking at the sword, the jewels inlaid on the scabbard alone indicated it was a precious sword. Ye Qingchen couldn't help but wonder: What was this person's background? Why was he here? Had their whereabouts been exposed? However, the man was currently unconscious due to his serious injuries, so they had to revive him first. Then Ye Qingchen and Gu Changfeng were about to carry the man to the bed, but Gu Changfeng, not wanting the man to touch Ye Qingchen, carried him himself to the bed in the west wing, instructing Aunt Dong to tidy up the room.