Li Dapeng, who had been waiting for a long time, saw a car approaching from a distance and knew it was the young madam.
But he was a little puzzled why there was only one car?
He didn't know yet that Li Xiusi and others had already escorted Mo Hong back to Longxu.
If it weren't for the call he received from the young madam herself a few minutes ago, Li Dapeng wouldn't have been standing at the foot of the mountain so early to greet her.
The car stopped.
Li Dapeng immediately strode forward and opened the rear door.
Under the full moon overhead, casting its silvery light, Li Dapeng's heart was relieved when he saw Su Ziyu's face clearly. He asked in a low voice, "Young madam, why aren't the director and the others here?"
He was worried about Su Ziyu's safety.
Su Ziyu, of course, could hear the implication in Li Dapeng's words. She smiled slightly, "It's okay. With Grandmother and Mother-in-law accompanying me, my safety is guaranteed."
What?
As Li Dapeng was stunned, Li Wujiang, who was driving, and Yang Xiao, who was sitting in the passenger seat, got out of the car one after another.
Although their appearances were not familiar to Li Dapeng.
But just seeing Sister Wujiang's figure (the saying that Mother's looks and figure are the best in the world was not an exaggeration, but the genuine best in the world), and the aura that Empress Xiao exuded no matter what her appearance was, Li Dapeng immediately realized that the two most formidable women of Longxu had actually come here together.
Heavens!
Even Empress Xiao and Madam Wujiang have personally come to find Lan Fenghuang.
I've made a great contribution this time by finding her!
Li Dapeng was excited, and then he knelt on one knee, "Li Dapeng, greetings to Your Majesty."
Those who came from the Blazing Flame Valley always addressed Yang Xiao as "Your Majesty."
Because she was their eternal Xuan Yuan King!
As Li Dapeng knelt, his subordinates also hurriedly knelt to pay their respects to Yang Xiao.
"Get up."
Yang Xiao was indifferent and casually praised, "Li Dapeng, you did well this time."
She said it casually.
But Li Dapeng's reaction was as if he had eaten a ginseng fruit, and all his 108,000 pores were wide open with comfort. He was so excited that he didn't know what to say.
If he remembered correctly—
This was the first verbal commendation from Your Majesty to the old team from the Blazing Flame Valley in nearly ten years.
Yang Xiao frowned, "I told you to get up, so hurry up. Is it comfortable to kneel on the ground? If it is, then you can kneel here for the rest of your life."
Li Dapeng—
Just as he was terrified and didn't know what to say, Su Ziyu bent down and reached out to support his arm, pulling him up from the ground. "Don't be afraid, Grandmother was just joking with you. How could someone as understanding and kind-hearted as Grandmother punish you after you've made a contribution?"
Yang Xiao, understanding and kind-hearted?
Whoever believed that!
But why did Empress Xiao nod her head when Su Ziyu said this and say shamelessly, "Among so many people in this world, only Ziyu truly understands me."
Li Wujiang quickly turned her head and looked into the distance to the south.
She was afraid that Yang Xiao would see her suppressed smile and kick her.
"Li Dapeng, you've all worked hard."
Su Ziyu added, "When we return to Longxu, I will reward you."
"Thank you, young madam!"
Li Dapeng and the others quickly clasped their fists again and bowed to Su Ziyu in thanks.
The young madam's reward was no less than Empress Xiao's verbal praise.
"Unintentionally, I played the 'bad cop.' Instead, it highlights Ziyu, who played the 'good cop,' giving her more authority in the eyes of her subordinates."
The dignified Empress Xiao, instead of being ashamed or angry after being served as a foil by Su Ziyu, thought the child was exceptionally clever.
Indeed, she was the destined woman her great-grandson had searched for in the vast sea of people for a full 21 years.
After a minor interlude, Li Dapeng carefully explained to the third generation mistress of Longxu the content of his conversation with Lan Fenghuang after finding her during the day.
Finally, he pointed to the resort, which looked hazy in the moonlight, "Just before I received your call, young madam, I was tens of meters away from that simple house, in case Lan Fenghuang suddenly left. She hasn't come out since she made dinner and went into the simple house."
"You've done well."
Su Ziyu nodded and praised Li Dapeng again, then looked at Yang Xiao.
"Li Dapeng, take your men back to Longxu."
Yang Xiao said and then walked up the mountain.
Li Dapeng and his men had completed their mission and didn't need to stay in Hancheng anymore.
After all, they were useless (Yang Xiao's catchphrase) and couldn't help with what came next. Why would they stay and bother Empress Xiao?
Li Dapeng and his men would always execute any command from Yang Xiao resolutely and efficiently.
As Li Dapeng's car disappeared into the distant moonlight, the three of them walked to the front of the simple house.
Through the window of the simple house, Su Ziyu could see candlelight faintly through the curtains.
She glanced at her grandmother and mother-in-law, then stepped forward alone and walked to the door. "Su Ziyu of Longxu, I'm here to visit Senior Lan late at night. Please forgive me for disturbing your dreams, Senior Lan."
The simple house was silent, with no movement.
After waiting for about a minute, Su Ziyu repeated what she had just said in a louder voice.
There was still no movement from inside the simple house.
Li Wujiang, standing behind Su Ziyu, didn't find anything unusual.
After all, Lan Fenghuang was no ordinary person. Even if she knew Ziyu would come to find her, it was normal for her to put on airs.
Yang Xiao, however, was full of impatience—
From the day she made her debut at the age of 20, no one except Li Nanfang's mother-in-law had dared to put on airs in front of her.
Those who dared to put on airs in front of her had basically become dead people!
"Senior Lan."
Afraid that the understanding and kind Empress Xiao would lose her temper, Su Ziyu quickly called out for the third time, requesting an audience with Lan Fenghuang.
As soon as she said the words "Senior Lan," a wooden female voice came from the previously silent simple house, "Speak, what do you want from me?"
Hearing this voice, Su Ziyu breathed a sigh of relief.
She quickly replied, "Senior Lan, can I come in and talk to you? Or would you like to come outside?"
A moment later, the door of the simple house opened.
A woman wearing black clothes and a black hat appeared at the door.
Under the moonlight, Su Ziyu immediately saw Zhuang Wujian's face.
So old, so ugly, and even so eerie!
This was Su Ziyu's first reaction upon seeing Zhuang Wujian's face.
The mother and daughter-in-law, who were acting as her bodyguards behind her, also saw Zhuang Wujian's face.
Their first reaction was the same as Su Ziyu's.
However, none of the three of them found it strange that the "Gu King" was ugly.
Gu insects were even more bizarre and ugly!
It would be strange if a professional Gu practitioner wasn't ugly.
As the third generation mistress of Longxu saw Zhuang Wujian's face, the latter was also scanning the three of them with a wooden gaze.
And she drew the following information—
"Su Ziyu is indeed beautiful, but nowhere near as beautiful as my Hua Yin (every mother looks at her child with pride)."
"The two women behind her must be her personal bodyguards."
"The one with the exaggerated figure is clearly a brainless brute, no need to worry."
"On the other hand, the one who appears older, standing casually, exudes an overbearing aura. Hmm, this one is a master. I'll have to deal with her first."
After just a few glances, Zhuang Wujian's gaze fell back on Su Ziyu's face. "If you have something to say, say it quickly. Then leave quickly. Don't disturb my dreams."
Her words sounded perfectly normal to Su Ziyu.
This was the "demeanor" of an aloof master!
"Senior Lan, Ziyu has come to disturb you late at night because she has something to ask for."
Su Ziyu's tone was respectful, her words were clear, and she stated her purpose in the most concise way.
Finally, to express her sincerity, Su Ziyu bowed again, "Please fulfill Ziyu's wish, Senior Lan, and save her husband's devotion. Although Ziyu knows that you are a reclusive master who views money as dirt, and dare not disturb your cultivation with money, Ziyu will still offer a reward of one hundred million US dollars as a token of appreciation. Furthermore, if Senior Lan feels a connection with Ziyu, Ziyu will serve you in place of Brother Lan Hai and enjoy your old age."
You help me save my husband.
I'll give you money and take care of you in your old age in place of Lan Hai!
It must be said that Su Ziyu's sincerity in asking the "Miao Jiang Gu King" for help was indeed genuine.
"So, you want me to plant a Gu on you to save your husband who is about to die of old age."
Zhuang Wujian pondered for a moment, then nodded. "This, it's not a problem."
Su Ziyu was overjoyed. "Thank you, Senior!"
Before she could say anything else, Zhuang Wujian said, "However, I have a condition."
Su Ziyu immediately replied, "Please state it, Senior. As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"
"You can definitely do it."
Zhuang Wujian suddenly smiled.
Perhaps it was because Ziyu's eyes suddenly had a problem.
Otherwise—
How could she see with her own eyes that Senior Lan's face was becoming uglier and more grotesque at a visible speed!?
At this moment, midnight had passed.
The moon was the fullest!!
Su Ziyu quickly blinked, subconsciously took a step back, and asked with her head lowered, "What condition?"
Zhuang Wujian replied leisurely, "Lend me your husband, Li Qianfan, for a few months."