A Shocking Dream

Chapter 175

Kanan's eyes were determined as she held Lin Wunian's hand. "No matter how difficult it is, the three of us will face it together. I just don't believe that the Marquis of Pingding can cover up everything with one hand."

As they were talking, there was a slight noise outside the house. Lin Wunian and Kankan were instantly alert. They looked at each other, quickly drew their weapons from their waists, and surrounded the door from the left and right.

When they got close to the door, Lin Wunian suddenly opened it, only to see a cat scurry out. The two of them breathed a sigh of relief, but their vigilance remained.

"It seems that we are seeing enemies everywhere." Kanan said with a wry smile.

Lin Wunian shook his head. "Don't be careless. We've seen the methods of this Marquis' Mansion before. They will definitely not give up tracking down Miss Lu easily."

Back in the house, Lin Wunian walked to Miss Lu's bed, looked at her peaceful sleeping face, and had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

"Kankan, if our identities are exposed, we'll be stuck here for a while longer. And then we won't know when we'll be able to pick up Yuanyuan." Lin Wunian looked at Kankan, her eyes filled with worry and helplessness. She knew the two sisters had been separated for months, and the longing for her surged in her heart like a tide. Lin Wunian hadn't initially anticipated being apart for so long.

Wanwan sighed softly, "Sister, I understand your concerns. But the power of this mansion is like a dragnet, so we must proceed with extreme caution. Yuanyuan must be anxiously waiting for us over there, but the current situation is truly difficult."

Lin Wunian walked to the window and looked out at the bustling streets of the capital, his mind racing. "I promised Yuanyuan I'd bring her back as soon as possible. But now I'm... so torn apart by this matter of the Marquis of Pingding."

Wanwan walked over to her and gently took Lin Wunian's hand, "Sister, let's find a way to solve the current predicament first. When Yuanyuan finds out, she will understand us."

Although Wan Wan missed Yuan Yuan who was far away in the capital, the situation was critical at the moment and a single misstep would lead to a complete loss. Lin Wu Nian nodded slightly, but a hint of melancholy and reluctance remained in his eyes.

"Kankan, I'm just afraid that Yuanyuan will be scared and think that we abandoned her. You have been dependent on each other since childhood and have never been separated for such a long time." Lin Wunian's voice was trembling with a hint of concern for his sister.

Kankan placed Lin Wunian's hand on her cheek and said, "Sister, Yuanyuan is smart and sensible. She will definitely feel our helplessness. Now this mansion is surrounded by vicious wolves. If we don't deal with it first, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to protect her in the future."

As the two were discussing, they heard the sound of hurried horse hooves outside the door. They looked out the window warily and saw a splendid carriage, accompanied by a group of Marquis's guards, galloping towards them. It came to a sudden halt in front of the door. Then, two more splendid carriages pulled up behind the Marquis's carriage.

Lin Wunian and Kankan felt nervous, wondering who this person was and why they were gathered here at this time.

"Sister, looking at this situation, I'm afraid the person who came here has bad intentions." Kankan said in a low voice, her hand unconsciously grasping the whip at her waist.

Lin Wunian nodded slightly, his eyes solemn: "Let's take a look at the situation first, don't act rashly."

The first person to get off from the first carriage was Xie Yuan, the Marquis of Pingding. He still had that imposing and stern look, with an elusive depth in his eyes.

Then, the doors of the two carriages behind slowly opened. A young man in a brocade robe stepped out of the second carriage. He had a handsome face and a glint of cynicism in his eyes. He was Yang Zishi, a well-known young man from a wealthy family in Yingzhou. He often interacted with Xie Yuan on various occasions and was intelligent but also cunning.

The third carriage emerged from a gentle and refined young man, clad in a moon-white brocade robe, sleeves fluttering gently in the breeze. A light blue ribbon cinched around his waist accentuated his upright posture and distinguished demeanor. He was Zhou Junze, the son of a salt merchant from Yingzhou. In Yingzhou, the Shen family controlled a vast salt transport business, a wealth that could not be underestimated.

"Brother Yang, Brother Zhou, you two are very busy in the business world, it's really rare to see you." Xie Yuan spoke first, with a seemingly enthusiastic smile on his face, but his eyes inadvertently revealed a hint of scrutiny.

Yang Zishi, despite his brocade robe, could not conceal his businessman's shrewdness. He laughed heartily and replied, "Since the Marquis has invited us, we dare not refuse. Moreover, with such a beautiful woman as your companion, we couldn't ask for more."

Zhou Junze, with a thin figure and a sharp gaze, simply bowed lightly, "Your Excellency is very kind."

Xie Yuan looked at Zhou Junze's hypocritical appearance. He seemed elegant on the surface, but he was actually very arrogant in private.

Lin Wunian watched the innkeeper rush out to greet him, and then he pondered their previous conversation, thinking to himself, "It seems that the news of our appearance has reached his ears. Xie Yuan brought people here to see us."

Beside him, Kankan gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Sister, do you really think so? And who is this Xie Yuan?"

Lin Wunian frowned slightly, a hint of worry in his eyes, "He is the Pingding Marquis that Lu Yao mentioned. You and I are new here, and because of our appearance, we have attracted some attention. I am afraid that he has set his sights on us."

As they spoke, Xie Yuan and his group had already entered the inn. Xie Yuan, the leader, was dressed in finery, his eyes revealing a mixture of shrewdness and arrogance. He was followed by several followers, all waiting respectfully.

"These people are so disgusting, sister, we can't let them go!" Kankan became angry when she heard that they were lustful people. She unconsciously touched the whip in her hand. Her delicate face turned red, her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and her beautiful eyes were full of anger.

Lin Wunian gently patted Kankan's shoulder, signaling her to calm down. "Kankan, don't be impulsive. We need to understand the situation first. These people have considerable influence in the city, so we can't act rashly."

As the two were talking, someone seemed to be standing on either side of the door. The innkeeper knocked on the door and said, "Miss Lin, you slept well last night. My inn has been booked by the Marquis today. The Marquis invites you two to come downstairs and have a meal together."

Lin Wunian and Kankan exchanged a glance, and Lin Wunian softly replied, "No need, shopkeeper. My sister and I have already eaten. Thank you for your kindness, Lord Marquis."

The shopkeeper, standing outside the door, froze when he heard the refusal. He didn't dare go back and respond. The Marquis was a powerful figure in the city; who would dare to disobey his orders so easily? Furthermore, the Marquis had clearly invited these two guests, clearly showing his deep regard for them. If he messed up, he would be in for a bad outcome.

The shopkeeper said again, "Miss Lin, the Marquis is so kind and it's hard to refuse. He rarely invites others like this. Please don't refuse. Don't make it difficult for me."

Lin Wunian frowned slightly. She knew the pros and cons of this matter, but she and Kankan already had a secret, and she didn't want to have too much to do with this marquis.