"It's fine, it's fine, you all carry on with your business!"
Han Mo gave a toothy grin and pulled Cai Wei into his arms again.
Although Cai Wei wished she could bite this scoundrel to death, she also understood that if she revealed any weakness at this moment, there would likely be endless trouble later.
Therefore, she could only allow Han Mo to hold her like this, even forcing a smile onto her face.
"You wait for me!"
Seeing the constables turn their heads again, Cai Wei gritted her teeth and said.
"Wait I will, but do you dare to murder your husband? Don't forget, you're my concubine now!"
Han Mo acted as if he feared nothing.
"Scoundrel!"
Whether it was anger or shyness, Cai Wei's pretty face turned completely red.
This was the first time she had been so close to a man since she was little.
"Nothing here!"
"Nothing here either!"
"Not in the outer kitchen either!"
Han Mo's small courtyard wasn't large, and apart from the room where Han Yan lived, the other areas were quickly searched.
"Since there's nothing, we won't disturb you further. Young Master Han, are there any other places you need our help searching?"
Han Mo's room, apart from a few wardrobes and small chests, had almost no place to hide anyone.
As for Cai Wei in his arms, she was simply ignored by the constables.
Although they envied Han Mo's good fortune, before they came, Zhang Shaoyou had instructed them not to show any disrespect to Han Mo, no matter what.
At this moment, they spoke with extreme caution.
"It's getting late today, sorry to trouble you brothers to run around. Steward Xu, go get ten strings of cash for the brothers, consider it a treat for them!"
Han Mo smiled and then stood up, speaking to Xu Sanbao.
"Thank you for the reward, Young Master!"
The constables from Kaifeng Prefecture didn't expect such good fortune today.
Although there were quite a few of them today, when divided, getting a few hundred coins each was quite good.
After all, unlike other dynasties, in the Great Song Dynasty, apart from the registered clerks in the yamen, the rest of these people truly had to provide for their own food, clothing, housing, and transportation!
They worked for the court every day, but at night, they had to pay for their own meals.
Especially this year, when a dou of rice had risen to several hundred coins. Even ordinary well-off families couldn't sustain themselves with such constant expenditure!
"Alright, alright, I feel a bit embarrassed to trouble you so late at night, please don't be so formal!"
"Then we shall take our leave!"
Regardless, after receiving the reward, the constables' faces became much more cheerful.
"You scoundrel, what kind of trick are you playing?"
After hearing the footsteps of the constables recede, Cai Wei's expression immediately turned displeased.
She unhesitatingly slapped Han Mo's hand away and stared at him intently.
"Alright, didn't I tell you? I had no choice in this matter. The people from Kaifeng Prefecture are already suspicious of me. If I didn't let them conduct this search, I fear the subsequent troubles would be even greater!"
The excuse was readily available, and Han Mo spread his hands and said directly.
"Then just now you..."
"What about just now? Wasn't that just playing along? You're my concubine now, if I just stood by, wouldn't that make you even more suspect?"
"So, according to you, I should thank you?"
This was clearly sophistry, and Cai Wei rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.
"No need for thanks, but you really should lose some weight now. If you get on the sedan chair later, the groom probably won't be able to carry you!"
"Han Mo, I'll fight you!"
As soon as Han Mo finished speaking, Cai Wei directly pulled a dagger from her boot and charged at him.
"Help! Murdering your husband!"
Han Mo wasn't foolish enough to fight her here, he turned and fled.
"Han, if you have the guts, don't come back!"
Cai Wei was injured, and Han Mo's stamina was indeed much greater than hers.
Of course, she couldn't compare to Han Mo. Within a few moments, Han Mo had disappeared into the vast night.
Cai Wei could only watch Han Mo's receding back and hurl threats at herself.
After running a long distance and seeing that she wasn't chasing him, Han Mo finally felt relieved.
He brought the right hand that had been holding Cai Wei to his nose and sniffed it, smelling the familiar faint fragrance, and Han Mo's mood immediately lifted.
Speaking of which, that feeling was actually quite good...
"Young Master, are you going to the study to read so late?"
As Han Mo was walking, he suddenly saw Xu Fengnian walking towards him.
"There are only a few days left until the grand examination. If I don't work hard, I fear I will disappoint the Emperor's trust this year!"
Han Mo coughed dryly and then said.
"Then please continue with your business, Young Master!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Xu Fengnian dared not say anything more. He could only give an awkward smile and step aside.
"Do you have something you want to tell me? If you do, just say it. Don't be so hesitant. We're old acquaintances now, so if you have any difficulties, you must speak up!"
Seeing his hesitant demeanor, Han Mo smiled and said.
"It's not really a big deal, it's just that I want to follow you, Young Master..."
Xu Fengnian said somewhat shyly, scratching his head.
"You mean, you want to follow me from now on?"
Han Mo smiled. He hadn't expected that this fellow Xu Sanbao would turn around so quickly.
Xu Fengnian was just a half-grown child. He didn't have so many schemes in his heart. This matter was most likely orchestrated by Xu Sanbao behind the scenes.
However, this was indeed a good thing for Han Mo.
He was indeed lacking a book boy to serve him, especially as the chores at the Imperial College were increasing.
Generally speaking, wealthy young masters would bring a book boy with them to handle mundane matters.
Han Mo had delayed this matter until now only because he was short of money.
Now that this boy had come to his doorstep, keeping him wouldn't be too difficult.
"So, you've agreed?"
Xu Fengnian looked at Han Mo with expectation.
"I've agreed, but you need to think carefully. If you follow me, you probably won't have a good life from now on!"