Chapter 786 Entering the Huang Family

Xi Yu slowly stepped into the temple fair, and the scene in front of him instantly made him dazzled.

There were crowds of people here, and the noise was one after another.

The road was lined with colorful stalls, and the stall owners shouted enthusiastically, soliciting passers-by.

Some stalls were filled with exquisite handicrafts, lifelike wood carvings, and unique hand-woven ornaments; some stalls displayed various special snacks, with fragrance overflowing, making people salivate.

In the crowd, there were children wearing bright clothes running and laughing, holding colorful windmills and candied haws in their hands.

Young girls walked together, admiring the exquisite ornaments, and laughing happily from time to time.

The old people walked slowly, watching the lively scene, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Not far away, on a temporary stage, the actors were performing wonderful operas, with graceful singing and beautiful movements, attracting many audiences to stop and watch.

In the open space next to it, jugglers were performing difficult moves, which attracted cheers from the audience.

The whole temple fair was very lively and full of the strong smell of fireworks.

Xiyu stood in the gradually deserted temple fair, and his eyes kept searching for the figure of Mrs. Huang in the crowd, but he looked at one person after another, but none of them looked like the person he was looking for.

After a while, the sky suddenly became gloomy, and dark clouds rolled in the sky like ink.

The wind gradually got stronger, blowing the flags on the stalls.

Xiyu watched many people start to leave in a hurry, and the temple fair slowly dispersed.

He hurriedly looked for a place to shelter from the rain, and the big raindrops began to fall, splashing water on the ground.

Standing under the eaves, Xiyu suddenly wondered why he didn't go to Huang's house to take shelter from the rain?

So he began to ask the people around him who had not left yet where Huang's family was.

A fishmonger pointed to a street in the distance and said, "Go along that road, turn right at the third intersection, and you will see the gate of the Huang family."

Xiyu thanked the vendor, looked at the rain curtain, and had a direction in mind.

He tightened his clothes and prepared to go to the Huang family.

Xiyu came to the door of the Huang family and knocked on the door hurriedly.

The rain slid down his hair, and his clothes were partially wet.

The doorman opened the door, and Xiyu quickly explained his purpose and wanted to take shelter here.

The doorman looked at him and let him into the Huang family.

Xiyu was full of gratitude and thanked him repeatedly.

After a short pause, Xiyu thought and asked, "Is there a Xu Dabao here?"

When the doorman heard the name, his face immediately turned bad.

"There is a Xu Dabao, a pretty boy who does nothing every day, but is favored by the lady. Everyone has opinions about him." The doorman's tone was full of dissatisfaction.

After a while, Xiyu's heart moved and asked if he could meet the lady.

The concierge looked at him in confusion and asked, "Why do you want to see the lady?"

Xi Yu was slightly startled, then said frankly, "I came here to take shelter from the rain. Although it is your credit, it is in the Huang family after all, so I should thank the owner."

The concierge listened and thought it made sense. He nodded slightly and said, "Well, when the rain stops, I can take you to see the lady."

Xi Yu felt relieved and sat aside quietly waiting for the rain to stop. The raindrops hit the ground with a crackling sound, splashing crystal water.

Time passed slowly while waiting, and the rain gradually subsided.

After a while, the rain was much lighter, and Xi Yu hurriedly got up and asked the concierge to take him to see the lady.

After a little hesitation, the concierge agreed and led Xi Yu on the road.

They passed a winding corridor with nine bends, the corridor was winding and tortuous, with carved beams and painted buildings, and raindrops dripped from the eaves of the corridor, making a crisp sound.

As their footsteps moved, they came to a wing room. Before they approached, they heard laughter from inside.

Xiyu was slightly startled and slowed down.

The doorman's face became a little ugly again, and he curled his lips slightly.

When they approached the wing room, through the half-closed window, they saw Xu Dabao gently massaging a woman's back. The woman was full of joy. It was Linglong, the wife of the Huang family.

Xu Dabao had a flattering smile on his face, and Linglong closed her eyes, enjoying the comfort to the fullest, as if everything around them had nothing to do with them.

The doorman knocked on the door gently, and then said respectfully: "Madam, someone is looking for you."

Linglong opened her eyes slightly and whispered to Xu Dabao to open the door.

Xu Dabao responded, put down his hand, stood up and walked towards the door.

As the door slowly opened, Xiyu glanced at Xu Dabao.

Sure enough, as the doorman said, Xu Dabao was born with a good appearance, fair face, clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and he really looked like a pretty boy.

When Xu Dabao saw Xiyu, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he looked him up and down.

Xiyu nodded slightly, as a greeting.

Xu Dabao frowned, turned to Linglong and said, "Madam, it's a stranger."

Linglong was slightly curious and said, "Please let him in."

Xiyu walked into the wing room and was very excited when he saw Linglong.

The woman in front of him was exactly the same as the one in the portrait. He was almost certain that she was the princess of the Parthian Kingdom.

Xiyu calmed down and said, "Madam, I came to take shelter from the rain. Although the doorman asked me to take shelter from the rain, I must pay my respects to the host to express my gratitude."

Linglong smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome."

Her voice was gentle and graceful, like the spring breeze. Then, she said, "Just find a place to sit."

Xiyu found a seat and sat down as he was told, but his mind was full of thoughts.

Xiyu sat down on the side, not noticing Xu Dabao's displeasure at all.

Xu Dabao was very unhappy. He felt that the lady was just pretending to give way, but he didn't expect this person to be so real. At this time, Linglong ordered, "Dabao, hurry up and get some tea."

Xiyu was not polite and did not stop Linglong's arrangement, which made Xu Dabao even more dissatisfied.

He gritted his teeth secretly, but did not dare to disobey Linglong's order, so he had to prepare tea reluctantly.

Xu Dabao muttered in his heart as he walked. The arrival of this uninvited guest disrupted his quiet time with Linglong, and he didn't know what this person's purpose was.

Xiyu sat there, but his mind was not on Xu Dabao at all. His eyes fell on Linglong from time to time, thinking about how to confirm her identity as the princess of the Parthian Kingdom and what to do next.

After drinking a few sips of tea, Xiyu put down the teacup and proposed to talk to Mrs. Huang alone, and said that it was not appropriate in the house. Seeing a pavilion outside, he suggested going there.

Xu Dabao was furious when he heard it: "It's just presumptuous!" His eyes were wide open, full of anger and dissatisfaction.

Linglong raised her hand to signal Xu Dabao to stop talking.

She looked at Xiyu curiously and asked: "Why do you want to talk to me? What are you talking about?" Her eyes were full of doubts and vigilance.

Xiyu pondered slightly, and said carefully: "Madam, this matter is of great importance. I can only talk to you alone. Please believe that I have no ill intentions."

Linglong frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and nodded.

"Okay, then go to the pavilion." She stood up and walked out slowly.

Although Xu Dabao was unwilling, he did not dare to disobey Linglong's decision. He could only glare at Xiyu and follow behind.

The three of them came to the pavilion. The rain had completely stopped and the air was filled with a fresh breath.

Xiyu looked at Linglong and said sincerely again: "Madam, I came here this time to tell you something important. This matter is extremely confidential. It may be better to talk alone."

Linglong pointed at Xu Dabao with a firm look and said: "He is my confidant. With him by my side, there is no need to worry. You can say whatever you want."

Xiyu had no choice but to agree.

Linglong looked at Xiyu, waiting for him to speak. Xiyu took a deep breath and said slowly: "Madam, I came here this time to confirm a very important thing. I heard that your appearance is very similar to that of the Princess of the Parthian Kingdom. And I have been looking for the Princess of the Parthian Kingdom..."

Linglong's face changed slightly when she heard this, and a trace of complex emotions flashed in her eyes.

She was silent for a moment and said, "Why are you looking for the princess of the Parthian Kingdom? Who are you?"

Xiyu looked at Linglong and said solemnly, "Madam, this is a long story. I was entrusted by others to come and find the princess of the Parthian Kingdom."

Linglong laughed softly after hearing what Xiyu said, and said, "You are joking. How could I be a princess?"

However, Xiyu looked at her firmly and said, "Eyes can't lie. When I asked, Madam's reaction was unusual. Although I don't know what's going on, I hope Madam can admit it."

Xiyu stared at Madam Huang with his eyes.

Linglong was very unhappy, her face sank, and she said, "Your groundless speculation is really annoying. I'm not feeling well, so I won't accompany you anymore."

As she said that, she was about to stand up and leave.

Seeing this, Xu Dabao hurried forward to support Linglong, glared at Xiyu fiercely, and said, "Get out of the way quickly, Madam is not feeling well and needs to rest."

Xiyu stood there, watching Linglong's back as she left, his heart full of doubts and unwillingness.

He knew that his guess must have touched some secrets deep in Linglong's heart, but why didn't she admit it? Xiyu secretly made up his mind to find out the reason.

Xiyu looked at Linglong and Xu Dabao helplessly, and spoke again

Xiyu stood up and said, "Madam, since the words have come to this, I will not bother you anymore and take my leave first."

After that, he bowed slightly and turned to leave.

Linglong looked at Xiyu's departing back, and suddenly a sense of inexplicable uneasiness surged in her heart.

She hurried back to the room, and came out again after a while, and ordered Xu Dabao: "Dabao, call him back for me."

Xu Dabao was puzzled and asked: "Madam, why do you want to call him back? This person came here for no reason and spoke strangely. Maybe he will cause trouble for us."

Linglong frowned slightly and said, "Go if I ask you to go, just do what I say."

Although Xu Dabao was reluctant, he did not dare to disobey Linglong's order, so he had to chase out quickly and call Xiyu.

"Hey, wait a minute, Madam asked you to go back."

Xiyu stopped and followed Xu Dabao back to Linglong.

Xiyu felt more confident at this time. He raised his chin slightly and asked, "Madam Huang, is there anything else? I have to go back quickly. There are still many things to do at home."

Linglong's eyes were stern, and then she said to Xiyu, "Wait a minute."

Then she turned to look at Xu Dabao and ordered, "Dabao, you leave."

Xu Dabao was reluctant, but he could only respond, "Yes, Madam."

He slowly withdrew, but he did not go far. Instead, he quietly listened at the door to what was going on inside.

Xi Yu stood there without saying a word.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Linglong asked, "Why don't you speak?"

Xi Yu said calmly: "Because someone is eavesdropping."

Only then did Linglong notice the abnormality outside. She walked to the door and glared at Xu Dabao.

Seeing that Xu Dabao was discovered, he had no choice but to leave angrily.

Linglong returned to Xi Yu and said, "You can talk now."

Xi Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, smiled, and said, "Madam, you called me back this time, why did you ask me what I wanted to say instead?"

Linglong coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment, and then asked: "Who are you? Why do you say I am the princess of Parthia?"

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Since Madam is not the princess of Anxi, why do you need to ask so many questions?"

Linglong was at a loss for words. After a moment of silence, she added, "You mentioned this matter for no reason, so I have to ask clearly. If you don't make it clear, you won't be able to leave today."

Xi Yu looked at Linglong's somewhat annoyed expression and smiled inwardly. He knew that he had successfully aroused Linglong's curiosity and nervousness.

He said slowly: "Madam, I am a person in the world. I accidentally heard some rumors about the princess of Parthia. Madam, your appearance is very similar to the princess in the rumors, so I made a bold guess. As for why I am so concerned. The princess of Anxi is really entrusted by others."

Linglong frowned and asked: "Entrusted by others? Entrusted by whom? What is entrusted to you?"

Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said: "Madam, this involves some confidential matters, and I can't tell you for the time being. But I can assure you that I have no ill intentions. If Madam is really not the Princess of Parthia, then this matter has nothing to do with Madam. It doesn’t matter, I will leave and won’t bother you anymore.”

Linglong fell into deep thought. She didn't know whether she should believe Xi Yu's words.

Her heart was filled with doubts and uneasiness. Who was this person who suddenly appeared? What is his purpose?

Suddenly, Linglong suddenly laughed. The smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright but with a hint of elusive meaning.

"In this case, let's not talk about this issue. You are lucky to be here. Why don't you stay here first so that I can fulfill my friendship as a landlord."

Xi Yu's heart moved slightly, and he naturally understood that Linglong's behavior was not just a matter of hospitality. She might have murderous intentions towards him.

However, Xi Yu is not afraid. He knows that staying here can better investigate the situation.

So, he said calmly: "In that case, I will stay. Thank you madam for your kindness."

Linglong nodded slightly and said, "Then I'll have someone prepare a room for you. I'll treat you to a banquet tonight."

Xi Yu also readily agreed.

He looked at Linglong, secretly thinking about various situations that might happen next, and at the same time, he was alert to all the movements around him.

After Xi Yu was settled, Xu Dabao quickly learned about this. He hurriedly came to Linglong and asked with confusion and worry on his face: "Madam, who is this person? Why do you want to keep him at home? "

Linglong frowned slightly and said firmly: "Don't worry about my decision."

When Xu Dabao heard this, he immediately pretended to be angry, with a grievance in his tone: "Madam, do you not like me anymore?"

Upon seeing this, Linglong immediately comforted him and said softly: "How is this possible? Don't let your imagination run wild."

She gently held Xu Dabao's hand, her eyes full of tenderness.

Xu Dabao finally felt relieved, but his vigilance against Xi Yu remained unabated.

He secretly thought about what kind of changes this sudden intrusion of Xi Yu would bring to them.

After a while, Xu Dabao came to the concierge with a gloomy face and asked coldly: "Who is that person taking shelter from the rain? What is his purpose?"

The concierge looked confused and said quickly: "I don't even know, he is just a person who came to take shelter from the rain."

A fierce look flashed in Xu Dabao's eyes, and he warned coldly: "If this person really has any illegal purpose, I will not let you go." After saying that, he turned and left.

The concierge looked at Xu Dabao's leaving figure and became very angry. He kept cursing in his heart: "What the hell is this? You are so arrogant and domineering just because of your wife's favor. Hum, I will make you look good when I get the chance."

The concierge became more and more angry as he thought about it, but he had no choice but to pray in his heart that Xi Yu would not cause any trouble.

Soon, night fell, and the Huang family's courtyard was brightly lit. Linglong arranged a sumptuous banquet to entertain Xiyu.

Xu Dabao looked unhappy, but he had to take charge of the reception and sat down reluctantly.

At the banquet, Linglong smiled brightly and kept urging Xiyu to drink.

Behind her gentle smile, there was an unspeakable purpose - to get Xi Yu drunk and then get words out of him.

Xi Yu looked at Linglong's enthusiastic look and understood, but remained calm. He picked up the wine glass and occasionally took a sip, his eyes flashing with vague vigilance.

Xu Dabao sat aside with a gloomy face, glaring at Xi Yu from time to time, as if blaming his appearance for destroying the original tranquility.

Xi Yu put down his wine glass with a humble smile on his face and said, "Madam, you're welcome. I came here to take shelter from the rain. I didn't expect to receive such a warm welcome. I'm really flattered."

Linglong waved her hand slightly, smiling, and said: "Guests from afar should be entertained. You don't have to be polite, just enjoy it." Her voice was gentle and tactful, as if it could melt people's hearts.

Xiyu said: "Madam, the Huang family is really magnificent, and I believe it is also a well-known and well-known family in this city."

Linglong smiled slightly and said: "The Huang family is also somewhat famous in this city. However, this is the family business accumulated by our ancestors." There was a hint of pride in her eyes. (End of this chapter)