Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1372 - 561: Assassination Ambush

Ever since Ma Yue’s death, Ma Chengteng’s health has been poor, and now he has caught a cold.

An Zhichen went to work, while Yueyao took Keer to Ma’s Mansion to visit Ma Chengteng. Since Yueyao had informed Ma Peng beforehand, no one else saw Keer when they went to Ma’s Mansion.

When Yueyao went to see Ma Chengteng, he happened to be asleep, sparing Yueyao from having to lie to him.

Ma Peng asked Yueyao, "Earlier you mentioned someone wanted to harm you? What exactly is going on, tell us in detail." Ma Peng and Zhuang Ruolan knew back then that Ma Yue’s death was suspicious, but the specifics were unclear to them.

Yueyao trusted Ma Peng, and after thinking for a moment, told them about how Zhou Shu had abducted her.

Ma Peng slammed the table, saying, "Damn." It wasn’t just Zhou Shu he thought should die; Ma Yue was also to blame for colluding with outsiders to harm his own family. If this got out, the Ma Family would be finished.

Ma Peng quickly calmed down, asking, "What do we do now?"

Yueyao shook her head, saying, "We can only wait." Yueyao felt that Zhou Shu was in the Capital City, but his skills were so advanced that even the General Secretary Department had failed to trace him, indicating that he had made thorough preparations for his visit to the Capital City.

Ma Peng thought for a moment, saying, "If you need my help, just let me know." Fortunately, the events from years ago hadn’t spread, and thankfully An Zhichen was magnanimous, otherwise Yueyao’s life would have been ruined.

Currently, Yueyao didn’t need Ma Peng’s help, and said, "Cousin, if I need your help, I’ll certainly ask you."

Yueyao didn’t have lunch and went back with Keer.

Zhuang Ruolan thought to herself, "Old Master, who are these people? They actually dare to go against Yueyao and her family? Right under the emperor’s nose, is there no law anymore?" Deep down, Zhuang Ruolan was somewhat skeptical; it was strange given An Zhichen’s current status and position, that someone would still go after their family.

Ma Peng hadn’t told Zhuang Ruolan the truth, only saying that An Zhichen had offended someone in the past and now they were seeking revenge, making Yueyao and the children very unsafe.

Ma Peng said, "Desperation can lead to reckless acts." To Ma Peng, this person was simply blinded by lust. Yet considering Yueyao’s beauty, Ma Peng couldn’t help but admire. Even nearing thirty, Yueyao showed no signs of aging and instead became more ethereal—a man being utterly bewitched seemed not uncommon. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Zhuang Ruolan couldn’t help saying, "We hardly got a moment of peace with the Earl of Pingyang’s return, only to run into this misfortune." Indeed ill-fortune! Seven years in the Northwest, Yueyao had a tough time raising several children. Now that they’re reunited, enemies seek revenge, leaving everyone anxious. Though people said Yueyao was fortunate to marry An Zhichen, Zhuang Ruolan felt Yueyao had married the wrong person—life with him meant constant turmoil.

Ma Peng was embarrassed, feeling that An Zhichen was genuinely considerate. Any other man might have broken off the engagement when Yueyao was abducted, but not An Zhichen. Not only did he not, but he also personally went to Haikou to rescue her. Just for that, Ma Peng respected An Zhichen deeply. Yueyao marrying An Zhichen was Yueyao’s fortune accumulated over lifetimes. Unfortunately, he couldn’t share this sentiment with Zhuang Ruolan.

Zhuang Ruolan asked, "How is Kexin doing at the Marquis’ household?" Zhuang Ruolan felt the children should have been hidden at her home; sending them to the Marquis’ household seemed inappropriate.

Ma Peng smiled and said, "The Marquis’ household is heavily guarded, which reassures Yueyao." Even after what happened back then, Yueyao might not mind, but An Zhichen would never have put his daughter in their home.

Zhuang Ruolan said discontentedly, "What does this mean!" Sending Yueyao’s daughter to the Marquis Jingning’s Residence for protection showed how formidable the enemy was.

Ma Peng changed the subject, "With such powerful foes, do you still want to match Brother Minmin with Kexin?"

Zhuang Ruolan said puzzled, "Doesn’t every family have a few enemies? Should the son not marry, and the daughter stay single because of it?" It made no sense, she thought, looking at Ma Peng, "You’re not regretting now, are you?"