Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 625: This Is a Reminder for Him!

"Grandfather!"

Long Yue shouted joyfully and rushed towards him like a flying hawk.

Cao Yin truly didn’t expect to see Long Yue.

When did this little girl arrive? How come she didn’t inform me at all?

He opened his arms wide, letting Long Yue fall into his embrace. He felt like a little deer crashed into his chest, feeling both uncomfortable and happy.

"Little girl, how did you get so much thinner? You’ve lost a whole circle of weight. Tell me, is it that kid Xiao Mu treating you badly? Hmm, tell your grandfather, and he’ll go teach him a lesson!"

Xinan is far from Shengjing City, and since only military news passes through here, gossip rarely reaches the camp, so Cao Yin was unaware.

However, just as Cao Yin finished speaking, he saw Long Yue’s eyes turn red and was stunned, "Girl, did that brat really bully you? Alright then, that little rascal, I’ll go and beat him up!"

After saying this, Cao Yin angrily rolled up his sleeves, looking ready for a fight.

However, just as he raised his hand, Long Yue choked and said, "Grandfather, he... he’s gone."

"Gone?" Cao Yin didn’t react at first and continued rolling up his sleeves, "No problem, Grandfather will go and bring him back!"

"He’s dead... he can never bully me again..."

Instantly, Cao Yin’s movements froze, looking at her in disbelief, "What... what did you say?"

"A Mu, he’s no longer here. He was harmed by villains and has... left me."

Long Yue thought she would never cry again, but every time she mentioned Li Qingmu, her tears still flowed continuously.

Cao Yin couldn’t bear to see Long Yue cry. Seeing her cry so sadly, his heart trembled, and he quickly said, "Yue’er, oh my little Yue’er, don’t cry, don’t cry, it’s Grandfather’s fault. Grandfather shouldn’t have asked or said those things, don’t... don’t cry, oh dear!"

Cao Yin grabbed his own hair, feeling incredibly distressed inside.

Such a fine young man like Li Qingmu, just died like that? This... this is truly a shocking tragedy!

No wonder Yue’er is so sad, he felt sad too.

After some time, Long Yue finally stopped crying, but her eyes were even redder than before.

"I’m sorry, Grandfather, for worrying you."

"No, not at all, hurry and get back, Cao Jing!"

Cao Yin’s voice was truly loud, and his shout immediately brought Cao Jing over.

"Father, Yue’er? Why are you here?"

Cao Jing looked at Long Yue with surprise. He wanted to ask Long Yue about Li Qingmu, but seeing her red eyes, he knew something had happened and didn’t ask further.

Holding Rui’er, Long Yue entered the Xinan Camp with Cao Yin. Although it was a sad matter, Long Yue still recounted everything in detail.

Cao Yin and Cao Jing were dumbfounded after hearing her story.

So that Li Qingmu was actually the biological son of Supreme Emperor Qi Yun? The Seventeenth Prince who was lost outside all those years ago?

Heavens, it’s truly shocking to hear about it.

"His Majesty abdicated, saying he was exhausted physically and mentally and had no heart for politics. It seems to relate to Xiao Mu’s departure."

After listening to Long Yue’s account, Cao Yin was filled with emotion.

They only knew Qi Yun abdicated, but not this underlying connection—Cao Yin even speculated at the time whether Qi Yun was forced into it?

But thinking about it, it couldn’t be, as Qi Junlian, being a prince, was quite agreeable and wouldn’t do something like this.

Moreover, Qi Yun wasn’t an easily manipulated Emperor.

So, Cao Yin continued to remain stationed at Xinan.

"Also, Grandfather, I actually came to seek refuge this time." Long Yue said, taking out a letter, "This is a letter from the Supreme Emperor for me to personally deliver to you, Grandfather."

"Seek refuge?"

Cao Yin was clearly confused by Long Yue’s words. He quickly took the letter, opened it, read it, and then looked at Long Yue with a complex expression, "I didn’t expect things to be so dangerous for you in Shengjing!"

Cao Yin didn’t have much else to say—after all, he was a man of iron and steel, not one to indulge in gentle emotions.

With a wave of his hand, he immediately gave orders: "A Jing, take Yue’er back to the Cao Mansion, arrange a few maidservants for personal service, and arrange a courtyard where there are few people living—too many people make for too much talk, which isn’t good!"

After all, Long Yue came here to seek refuge, so it’s better to keep a low profile.

"Thank you, Grandfather."

This arrangement satisfied her as well, and she got up to leave with Cao Jing.

As Long Yue walked out the front steps, Duanmu Nan wanted to follow, but was stopped by Cao Yin.

"General Cao?"

Duanmu Nan, when dealing with others, always had a calm and indifferent demeanor, even when facing this Great General.

Cao Yin, too, wasn’t overly polite. Looking at Duanmu Nan, he smiled and said, "Mr. Duanmu, thank you very much for taking care of Yue’er during this time. On her behalf, I thank you!"

"The Great General is too kind. She is my disciple, so it’s only right to take care of her!"

"Haha, true! But as her elder, I still feel embarrassed. You know, that girl is so stubborn, just like her mother!

Once she sets her mind, not even ten oxen could drag her away, whether it’s matters of emotion or grudges—so obstinate, she can drive people crazy!

You see, if only Wan Jun had heeded my advice back then, she wouldn’t have encountered someone like Pang Wenzheng—

Cao Yin rattled on for a while, only to realize he had said too much, ending with an embarrassed grin.

"Well... I’ve said too much, haha, I’m just the type of person who loves to chat. You may seem indifferent, but I can tell you’re a genuinely good person—so I got carried away with words. I hope you don’t mind?"

Duanmu Nan kept a serene smile on his face and gently shook his head, "No, General Cao’s straightforward nature is admirable."

"Haha, you two, hmm, do you have a place to stay here? How about you stay at my mansion—after all, you’re Yue’er’s master, so there’s no need to avoid anything!"

Duanmu Nan simply replied, "No need, as a man and a woman, there are still proprieties between us. Even as master and disciple, we shouldn’t cross boundaries. But I appreciate the Great General’s kind offer."

"Ah? Is that so... alright, you’re right. But, do you have a place to stay?"

"Yes, there are quite a few places in this small town where one can stay; thank you for your concern, Great General."

"Alright then, safe journey?"

"Farewell." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Duanmu Nan slightly nodded to Cao Yin in farewell and turned to leave.

Cao Yin, watching his ethereal figure drift away, stroked his big beard, chuckled, and turned back inside.

Duanmu Nan slowly walked out of the Xinan Camp.

He turned to look back, his gaze appearing cold, as if devoid of warmth.

Earlier, Cao Yin spoke so much, seemingly without intention but actually with purpose, subtly signaling to him that Yue’er would never change her heart, and all his emotions would ultimately be in vain.

Actually, there was no need for Cao Yin’s reminder; he already knew.

But perhaps humans are curious creatures—knowing something’s impossible but still wanting to try.

If he didn’t try, how would he know if it could work?