Miss Truth
Chapter 340 - 213: Irreconcilable Grudge against Injustice_2

Chapter 340: Chapter 213: Irreconcilable Grudge against Injustice_2

"Oh," Ran Yan forced herself to liven up.

Seeing her straining to keep awake, her head bumping against his chest and then jolting awake with a face full of sleepy haze, Xiao Song found her expression, unlike her usual cold hardness, unexpectedly cute. His heart softened, and he began to tell her jokes, recounting his embarrassing childhood moments and stories of cunning battle in court.

Xiao Song’s voice was naturally pleasant to the ear, and Ran Yan felt his husky, gentle tone was even more like a lullaby. She quickly said, "Stop talking; your voice seems to be luring me to sleep."

Xiao Song couldn’t help but chuckle.

The heavy snow was swirling.

A figure clad in black had followed them for a long time from the rooftops, finally stopping atop a tower and no longer advancing, watching as their silhouette gradually disappeared into the snow-filled night. He could hear their conversation and sense Ran Yan’s unwitting relaxation in Xiao Song’s presence.

Su Fu stood like a gravestone, the fierce wind and snow unable to stir the slightest ripple in his deep, tranquil eyes.

His affection for Ran Yan could not be described as infatuation, it was just that when he was tired and lonely, he often thought of her similarly spirited dark eyes, calm and comforting. If she had no better option, perhaps he would give it his all.

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In the main hall of the Ran residence, Ran Pingyu, Lady Luo, and Ran Yunsheng all waited anxiously for news, the tea before them having been changed over and over, now for the sixth or seventh time.

"Lady," Luo looked at Ran Pingyu with complex emotions. She couldn’t help but blame Ran Yan for causing unknown trouble, yet she was also deeply concerned—after all, Ran Yan was Lady Zheng’s only daughter, and she was not one to be ungrateful.

"We must not worry; let’s wait a bit longer. Assistant Minister Xiao is always flawless in his undertakings. Do not fret," Ran Pingyu soothed his wife, his palms sweating profusely.

If anything truly terrible had happened to Ran Yan, setting aside family emotions, there was still the marriage with the Cui family pending. If this marriage fell through because of this incident, he, Ran Pingyu, would be the sinner of the Ran family!

"Father, Mother, Yan will be fine," Ran Yunsheng assured firmly. Ran Yan was calm in handling affairs and had a certain ability to protect herself. Since those people had kidnapped her, they likely wouldn’t turn murderous so soon; she must be safe.

Lady Luo sighed, "May Buddha bless her."

"Master, Lady, young master!" A maid rushed in to report, "Assistant Minister Xiao sends word that Miss Seventeen is safe and unharmed, just faint from exhaustion. Assistant Minister Xiao has already had her taken to He Ya Inn."

Ran Pingyu stood up and slapped his hands with delight, "I knew it; Assistant Minister Xiao would never let us down! Let’s go, let’s go see her."

Lady Luo grabbed him, saying, "It’s the middle of the night; what are you and your son going to see? What would be proper? Let me and Qian’er go."

"I was so happy I forgot. My apologies, Lady; my apologies!" Ran Pingyu laughed like Maitreya Buddha, not taking Lady Luo’s irritation seriously.

Ran Yunsheng hesitated for a moment before standing up, "Mother, Father and I are also anxious. Let’s follow as well and wait outside. You go in and check on her; if all is well, we can also be at ease."

Lady Luo nodded, "My son has thought it through. Let’s go."

Ran Pingyu muttered softly, "This is my son too."

Lady Luo gave him a disdainful look and led Ran Yunsheng out by the hand.

He Ya Inn was in chaos, with madam Xing and others hurriedly boiling hot water and carrying it to the bathing room. Xiao Song carried Ran Yan into the cleansing room and was then invited into the hall to drink tea.

As soon as Ran Pingyu and the others entered, they saw Xiao Song sitting with his arms folded, exuding a deadly aura, which startled them. He was in a purple dress soaked to the skin, clinging to his body and outlining his robust and slender figure. Drops of water continuously fell from his hair, and he held a dry cloth in his hand, but his eyes were downcast, motionless.

"Someone! Quick, attend to Assistant Minister Xiao’s bathing and changing of clothes," Ran Pingyu ordered, thinking the maids of the residence had been negligent.

The maid at the door bowed and said in a low voice, "Assistant Minister Xiao said he doesn’t need it and will leave once Seventeenth Miss comes out."

Ran Pingyu had also heard about the incident in Jushui County from Ran Yunsheng and was secretly shocked by Xiao Song’s attitude towards Ran Yan.

Lady Luo, unaware, only saw that the affairs here involved men and said, "I’ll go check on Seventeenth Miss first..."

Before she finished speaking, she heard Xiao Song say, "Since the three of you have come, why not come in?"

When Xiao Song said "the three of you," he naturally included Lady Luo, so she had no choice but to enter the room with Ran Pingyu. To be honest, Lady Luo was somewhat intimidated by Xiao Song. Even his smiling appearance seemed to have an oppressive feeling coming from someone of a higher status.

Lady Luo silently cursed herself for being cowardly; this was just a young Assistant Minister of Ministry of Criminal Justice. If she were to meet with the emperor, would she not faint from fright! So she steeled herself and sat to one side, listening to them make idle conversation.

About half an hour later, Ge Lan and Wan Lu helped Ran Yan walk in. Following Xiao Song’s instructions, Madame Xing had specially chosen a high-collared, cross-collared satin dress for her, and she was wrapped in a fur-lined cape as well.

Ran Yunsheng saw that Ran Yan was unharmed but a little pale, and only then truly relaxed.

"Uncle, Aunt, I apologize for the concern," Ran Yan said, bowing.

Lady Luo extended her hand to help her up, looked her up and down, and had many questions she wanted to ask, but due to Xiao Song’s presence, she didn’t dare to voice them. All she said was, "It’s good that you’re fine. You look a bit pale; you should rest early. We can talk about everything else tomorrow."

Ran Yan complied and glanced at Xiao Song, approached him and bowed, saying, "Lord Xiao, I will never forget the grace of saving my life."

Xiao Song’s gaze softened considerably compared to before, "Rest easy now."

Seeing him drenched, Ran Yan suggested, "Lord, you should change your clothes before returning."

Leaving out the character "Xiao" made the address more intimate, and Xiao Song’s heart burst with joy, his smile radiant. Everyone in the room could feel the genuine emotional change within him.

Ran Pingyu said, "Assistant Minister Xiao, if you don’t mind, why not stay the night here? Although the journey to court might be longer in the morning, it’s better than wearing wet clothes in the cold wind."

"Then I’ll impose," Xiao Song said, straightening up and cupping his hand in salute.(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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