Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 393 - 366: Sacrificing One to Save the Whole Family

Chapter 393: Chapter 366: Sacrificing One to Save the Whole Family

Yu Xiaolian went through the people around their age and those who had more interactions with Zhao Erya in her mind, and finally, she smiled.

She realized that Zhao Erya might be interested in someone from the Sun Family, either one of the grandsons of Sun Fourth Master, or Sun Mancang.

Hmm, Sun Mancang seems like a likely possibility.

Since Zhao Erya was unwilling to speak, she didn’t plan to press her. She decided to find some time to test Sun Mancang instead.

Yu Xiaolian stayed at the Zhenpin Pavilion for a while before taking Zhao Sanyan back to Xiangyang Lane.

Upon seeing Yu Xiaolian, Sun Shi embraced her tightly, "Lian’er, you’ve finally come back. I’ve missed you so much. Since you left, I couldn’t eat or sleep well, worrying that something might happen to you. Now that you’re back, you’re not leaving again, right?"

Yu Xiaolian understood what Sun Shi was asking about and replied with a smile, "I’m not leaving. Everything has been taken care of."

"Ah?" Sun Shi seemed a bit surprised, "That smoothly?"

"Yes, I’ll tell you more in the evening, Mother. I’m hungry. When’s dinner?"

"Dinner? The food has been ready long ago, just waiting for you to come back. Today, I made all your favorites, like braised pork, steamed bass, and hand-picked mutton... Have more of it!"

As soon as Yu Xiaolian and Sun Shi sat down at the dining table, and before all the dishes were served, Sun Mancang walked in and said, "Lian Sister, a carriage from Prince Jin Mansion has arrived. Princess Jin wants to see you."

"Now?" Yu Xiaolian was stunned. She didn’t expect Fu Zihan to be in such a hurry to see her, not even willing to wait one night.

"Lian’er..." Sun Shi looked at Yu Xiaolian with concern, "Nothing will happen, right?"

Yu Xiaolian patted Sun Shi’s hand to reassure her, "Mother, it’s nothing. I’ll be back soon."

"Lian’er..." Sun Shi grabbed Yu Xiaolian, who was about to leave, "I have a bad feeling about this. I always feel like there’s nothing good about her looking for you. You must be very careful!"

Yu Xiaolian said, "Mother, Fu Zihan and I are good friends. She won’t harm me."

Sun Shi wasn’t reassured by Yu Xiaolian’s words, because she knew that ever since Prince Jin returned to Luocheng, Fu Zihan had followed suit but hadn’t contacted Yu Xiaolian even once. Now suddenly reaching out in such a hurry, there must be something going on!

"Lian’er, be extra careful." As Yu Xiaolian stepped over the threshold, Sun Shi kept on reminding her over and over again.

Yu Xiaolian boarded the Prince Jin Mansion’s carriage, and to her surprise, the ones who came to pick her up were the brothers Li Meng and Li Lie.

"Brother Li, do you know what Princess Jin wants to see me for?" Yu Xiaolian thought that with familiar people, things might be easier to handle. If the Li Family brothers knew why Fu Zihan called for her, they would certainly be willing to inform her, given that she had done the Li Family brothers a favor before.

Li Meng drove the carriage, "No need to worry, Teacher Yu. The Princess is likely just wanting to catch up with you."

From Li Meng’s words, Yu Xiaolian knew he was unwilling to tell her.

How could anyone be in such a hurry just to catch up? She had just returned to Luocheng, yet Princess Jin already knew. It’s likely that as soon as she entered the city gates, the guards passed the information to Prince Jin Mansion.

Just as Yu Xiaolian was thinking that perhaps the Li brothers truly knew nothing, Li Lie suddenly spoke up.

"Someone sent a secret note to the Prince, claiming that you are from the Witch Clan and that you have the Longevity Gu."

Yu Xiaolian wasn’t surprised, as she had already guessed what this was about, but she had to act shocked.

"Who is talking nonsense? Claiming I’m from the Witch Clan and have the Longevity Gu. Has this person read too many storybooks?

So, it’s not actually Princess Jin who wants to see me, but Prince Jin instead?"

"Yes!" Li Lie, ignoring Li Meng’s attempt to stop him, said, "Young lady, you treated us brothers well before, so allow me to say one more thing.

If you are willing to sacrifice yourself, maybe you can save your family."

Yu Xiaolian’s heart tightened, indicating that Jun Yian was convinced the Longevity Gu was with her.

Not only convinced but also resolved to kill her.

"I don’t know if you believe me, but there is no Longevity Gu on me. I stand firm." Yu Xiaolian feigned calmness.

Li Lie couldn’t hold back and added, "If you’re not from the Witch Clan, what were you doing in Miaojiang?"

Yu Xiaolian knew that going to Miaojiang was something that couldn’t be hidden. Because no matter where you go, you need a road permit, and passing through each city leaves traces. Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen had already considered this on their way back and had prepared a fabricated reason. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Tsk tsk... You even know about my trip to Miaojiang?"

"Initially, the Prince was half-believing the secret note, but because you went to Miaojiang, the Prince is now certain you are from the Witch Clan.

Although you treated us brothers nicely before, we cannot let you go. Take care of yourself!" After Li Lie finished speaking, he said no more.

Yu Xiaolian also remained silent. If she guessed correctly, Su Jingchen would also be invited to Prince Jin Mansion as a ’guest’ tonight.

Sigh, what a thrilling day!

The carriage entered Prince Jin Mansion through the back gate directly. After getting off the carriage, Yu Xiaolian obediently followed the Li brothers.

It seemed that the story of Prince Jin’s illness was also self-directed and self-acted.

That was what Yu Xiaolian thought.

Yu Xiaolian was brought into a room filled with the scent of herbs, where Prince Jin, Jun Yian, sat behind a desk, looking pale, as if he had just recovered from a long illness.

Yu Xiaolian knelt to pay her respects to Jun Yian, "This humble woman pays respects to Prince Jin, may your majesty live a thousand years!"

For an ordinary person like Yu Xiaolian, meeting a grand figure like the Prince, it was necessary to perform a grand kneeling ceremony. So, at this moment, although Yu Xiaolian was unwilling inside, she had to kneel.

"Teacher Yu, please rise!" Jun Yian’s tone was very calm and polite.

After Yu Xiaolian stood up, she first feigned surprise and asked the brothers behind her, "Wasn’t it said that the Princess wants to see me? Why have I been brought to the Prince?"

The Li brothers remained silent.

Jun Yian gave a meaningful glance at the Li brothers and Yu Xiaolian, and then finally invited Yu Xiaolian to sit down.

Yu Xiaolian sat down cautiously on half a chair, showing an expression of fear and trepidation, "I wonder why the Prince is looking for this humble woman?"

Jun Yian, as if chatting with an old friend, spoke with utmost warmth, "I heard that when Teacher Yu left Luocheng after the New Year, the road permit was for the Northern Land. How did you end up going toward Miaojiang?"

Yu Xiaolian had already anticipated that she wouldn’t be sitting on this chair for long.

Yu Xiaolian hurriedly knelt down, speaking in panic, "Please forgive me, my Lord. I... I got a false road permit out of unavoidable distress."

"Oh? I’d like to hear more details!" Jun Yian showed no sign of anger, maintaining a very calm tone.

"My betrothed Su Jingchen suffers from asthma, having hovered between life and death several times. We heard that the Bell Doctors in Miaojiang are very skilled at treating asthma, so we thought of going there to seek medical treatment." Yu Xiaolian presented the excuse she and Su Jingchen had prepared.