A few minutes later, Liang Rujing left the palace by carriage.
Er Ha jumped and thrashed around in the carriage non-stop.
The little fox, however, lay quietly in Liang Rujing's arms.
Its eyes were incredibly vacant, completely devoid of spirit…
At this moment, Ye Fan was leisurely lounging on a deck chair in the courtyard.
Saying nothing, doing nothing.
Just lying there quietly, he felt incredibly content.
“Ye Fan, I’ve come to play with you!” Liang Rujing strolled in casually.
“What do you want to eat for lunch today?” Ye Fan asked casually without lifting his head.
Now Liang Rujing had all her meals at Ye Fan’s place, he was long accustomed to it.
However, Ye Fan felt no aversion.
In his heart, he regarded Liang Rujing as his granddaughter.
He was more than happy to cook for his own granddaughter.
“How about you try some new dishes I’ve been experimenting with recently?” Ye Fan said, standing up from the deck chair. “Oh? Where’s that… your second brother today? He didn’t come?”
“Oh, my second brother is busy with military affairs and can’t come,” Liang Rujing placed the two little creatures on the ground. “I’ve come to return your pets today.”
Er Ha leaped onto the ground with a swoosh and in a few steps, it was on the coffin lid in the courtyard.
It hadn’t seen its big box for several days and missed it dearly.
The three spirit beasts that had followed back to the entrance immediately gathered around.
“Brother Ha, we’ve had a few days of rest. Isn’t it time to set off and find other allies?” the three spirit beasts asked subserviently.
Although they had eaten and drunk well in the palace these past few days, they still felt a little bored.
Compared to that, playing outside with Brother Ha was much more fun!
“That’s true,” Er Ha flicked its tongue. “Now that we’ve reported our safety to the master, it’s time to go!”
Er Ha suddenly felt a pang of self-reproach.
He had been focused on playing these past few days and had neglected the other allies.
This was inexcusable!
It was a grave mistake!
“Little Sister Fox, it’s time for us to go!” Er Ha yelled at the little fox shivering on the ground.
“Brother Ha… can we… can we leave?” the little fox asked tremblingly.
Although Ye Fan hadn’t looked at it since it entered the room, it was still too scared to move.
It feared that in the next second, Ye Fan would turn around with a sinister smile and pull out a gleaming spatula from behind…
Though it was extremely reluctant to admit it, it dared not leave without Ye Fan’s permission.
It had even simulated a scene in its mind.
It leaving with Brother Ha and the others.
The wicked master suddenly smiling wickedly and saying.
“You dare to leave without my permission? What a disobedient bad pet!”
“There’s no need to keep a disobedient pet, it’s better to eat it!”
Oh, heaven!
It was terrifying just to think about it!
“Woof woof woof!” Er Ha tilted its head and ran towards Ye Fan.
“Master, Little Sister Fox and I are going out to play.”
It was essential to inform the master before leaving.
Brother Ha was a polite pet, otherwise, how could the master like him so much?
“Bang!” Ye Fan kicked Er Ha away without even looking.
Er Ha tumbled three thousand six hundred degrees in the air, finally landing at the courtyard entrance.
“Little Sister Fox, let’s go,” Er Ha shook its head and gestured.
“Brother Ha… is it okay?” the little fox was still a little uncertain.
“See? Isn’t the master’s intention very clear?” Er Ha explained. “I’m already at the door, he’s clearly signaling us to leave.”
The little fox blinked.
Was… was that the case?
Although it still couldn’t quite understand, since Brother Ha said so, it must be.
Brother Ha would never harm it!
“You,” Er Ha glanced at the peacock. “Go and call those five fellows back.”
“As you command, Brother Ha!” The peacock replied energetically.
Then the peacock tilted its head and shouted at the top of its lungs.
But this time, it didn’t emit a chilling suona sound, but an extremely faint noise.
The sound was so faint that Ye Fan and Liang Rujing didn’t hear it at all.
Imperial City.
Qing Lou.
The group of five was having a pleasant time with a group of girls.
“Clack, clack, clack!”
The sound of jade poker occasionally echoed from inside the room.
Suddenly, the expressions of the group of five changed!
“Young Masters?” the girls around them asked in confusion.
They were playing happily, why did they stop?
“That’s all for today!” The group of five stood up with a ‘swish’ and headed for the door.
“It’s been a pleasure spending time with you ladies. Thank you for your care,” the group of five turned around at the door.
“Five young masters… what is this?” The girls finally realized something was wrong.
Initially, they thought the five gentlemen had just remembered something and were leaving, but judging by their current demeanor, it seemed like they were bidding farewell?
“Although I know we are as dazzling as fireflies in the dark, we are ultimately like clouds drifting in the sky, unpredictable.”
The eldest brother sighed and said to the girls:
“The destiny of us five brothers has always been the vast sea of stars, and the imperial city is merely a temporary resting place along the way.”
“These beautiful days will turn into memories, forever treasured in our hearts,” the second brother chimed in. “Farewell, beloved ladies.”
After saying that, the group of five left with firm steps.
The girls’ faces suddenly fell.
During the past few days of interaction, they had already developed a deep friendship with the group of five.
These five young masters were not only handsome but also witty.
And they never made them do things they disliked, they were simply too considerate!
Most importantly, they were incredibly generous…
Ru Yan watched the retreating figures of the five with a heavy heart.
For a moment just now, she had wanted to speak.
To ask them to take her with them.
To take her away from here.
But in the end, she couldn’t bring herself to say it.
After all, she was just a woman of the pleasure quarters, with no reason or right to ask.
Not long after, the group of five returned to Ye Fan’s courtyard.
“Greetings, Senior Brother Ye!” The five bowed respectfully to Ye Fan.
Ye Fan couldn’t help but twitch his lips.
He didn’t know if these five fellows were genuinely simple-minded or just pretending, but they had taken the money and left, and now they were only returning now…
But it was fine.
Out of sight, out of mind.
“Alright, grab the big box, it’s time for us to go!” Er Ha wagged its head at the group of five.
“Yes, Brother Ha!” The group of five nodded at Er Ha, then turned to Ye Fan to ask for permission. “Senior Brother Ye, we’ll be leaving now.”
“Go on, go on,” Ye Fan waved his hand impatiently.
Damn it.
You guys are truly something!
It’s one thing to like being a lackey.
But when did you guys even learn to speak dog language?
Never mind, just get lost quickly.
So I can have some peace and quiet.
And so.
This bizarre team, now assembled, picked up the coffin and set off once more.
The little fox shivered, huddled on the coffin lid, not daring to look up.
Fearing that Ye Fan would suddenly let out a sinister laugh and call it back…