Chapter 421
A dark and windy night, perfect for arson.
"Miss needn't worry, all the luggage has been packed and loaded onto the carriage," He Nuan said, emerging from the darkness. The arsonist had been spotted as soon as they appeared, but Lord Qi had no intention of stopping them, so He Nuan began packing before the flames even took hold.
Zhan Feiyu yawned, looking at the Dong Sheng Inn engulfed in flames. "The Jin family is truly extravagant."
The Dong Sheng Inn was an establishment of the Jin family. It was unlikely anyone in Minhe Prefecture would dare to set fire to it. Given how quickly the innkeeper and staff had fled, it was clear they had received prior warning.
Yin Wuyan gently stroked the young girl's head. Her soft hair brushed against his fingers, softening his icy demeanor. "To Muxiang Residence."
Zhan Feiyu turned her head abruptly, her eyes still heavy with sleep. Surprise widened them even further. "You bought it?"
"It's inconvenient to stay at an inn," Yin Wuyan replied in a deep voice. Seeing Zhan Feiyu's troubled expression, he couldn't help but tousle her hair again, successfully eliciting a huff of annoyance from the girl.
"For every meal, we should remember its hardship. For every thread, we should cherish its difficulty," Zhan Feiyu chanted, shaking her head and looking at Yin Wuyan with mock condemnation. "Big Brother, you're too wasteful with money..."
Yin Wuyan eyed the stingy Zhan Feiyu. "Sleep on the streets?"
"I..." Dawn was still two hours away. Zhan Feiyu gave an awkward smile, then playfully bowed to Yin Wuyan, speaking in a clear, resonant voice: "Big Brother, in times of crisis, you seek peace and plan for the future. Little Yu admires you to the point of prostration, my respect flows like an endless river."
"Silver-tongued," Yin Wuyan said expressionlessly, but his narrow phoenix eyes were filled with indulgence. After a few months of traveling and studying, the girl's repartee had become increasingly sharp.