HCB Chapter 394 A Completely Unexpected Person (Bonus Chapter)
Chapter 394 A Completely Unexpected Person (Bonus Chapter)
Qinglan Courtyard.
As soon as Meng Chen stepped into the courtyard, before he could even stand still, a clear and childlike voice rang out from under the eaves.
"Is the new teacher here?"
Before the words were even finished, a small figure had already run out of the house.
It was a boy of about four or five years old, dressed in brocade clothes, with delicate features; it was Xie Jue.
He stopped in front of Meng Chen, looked up at him, and asked with curiosity in his eyes: "Are you my new tutor?"
Meng Chen smiled gently and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting: "Indeed."
"This student greets you, sir." Xie Jue bowed respectfully to Meng Chen, speaking in a childish voice.
"Young master, there's no need for such formality."
Just as the two were exchanging greetings, the curtain in the main room moved slightly.
Qin Jiuwei walked out of the house, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, with a gentle face and a composed gait.
Her gaze fell on Meng Chen, and a polite smile curved her lips.
"This must be Master Li. I'm sorry to have troubled you with your journey. Now that you've just arrived at the Marquis's residence, please feel free to ask the servants for anything you need. Don't be shy."
"Thank you, madam."
Immediately afterward, Qin Jiuwei looked at the two people behind Meng Chen, "Who are these two...?"
Meng Chen bowed and replied, "Young Madam, this is my page. He came with me to manage the books and documents for the convenience of daily teaching."
"I see. There's no need for classes today. Teacher, please rest for the night and we'll begin studying tomorrow."
"Thank you, madam."
Xiaohe also stepped forward and led Meng Chen towards the front yard.
As soon as the group left, Xie Jingchun immediately stepped forward.
He whispered to Qin Jiuwei, "Mother, those two know martial arts."
Qin Jiu raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.
Xie Jingchun pointed to the spot where Meng Chen's pageboys had been standing.
"When those two stood, their shoulders were always slightly open, their breathing was steady and even, and their wrists and forearms were not relaxed like ordinary people, but carried a hidden sense of strength. These movements are the unique habits of martial arts practitioners."
"They tried their best to act like weak and helpless scholars, but subconscious habits can't be faked."
Qin Jiuwei pondered for a moment, then said, "Pass down the message: send a few capable bodyguards to keep a close eye on them, and be careful not to alert them."
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Meng Chen returned to the front yard, looked around, and saw that the house was spacious and clean.
The furnishings, though not luxurious, showed great care.
He nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Standing to the side, Xiao He asked softly, "Is the Master satisfied with this place? If you need anything, please just let me know."
Meng Chen revealed a gentle smile.
"This place is excellent. The young mistress has thought of everything. You have all worked very hard."
Xiaohe quickly replied, "Master, you don't need to be so polite. This is what we should do."
After exchanging a few polite words, Xiaohe took her leave.
As soon as Xiao He left, Meng Chen's subordinate whispered, "Boss, there are secret guards watching us."
Meng Chen's expression remained unchanged.
He casually brushed the teacup on the table, his voice calm yet tinged with a hint of coldness.
"Don't worry about it, just proceed as planned."
As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the bluestone floor of the Marquis's residence.
Xie Yanli returned to his residence and stepped into the corridor, where he heard several clear laughs coming from the main house.
He slowed his pace slightly.
Upon entering the room, one sees Qin Jiuwei sitting on the couch, playing chess with Xie Jue.
The black and white pieces on the chessboard were intertwined. Qin Jiu smiled slightly and asked softly, "Have you thought about this move?"
Xie Jue frowned slightly, looking intently at the chessboard.
The little hand gripped a black stone tightly.
He was thinking very intently.
"Young Master," the maid said.
Xie Jue's eyes lit up, and he called out in a clear voice, "Father!"
Xie Yanli smiled, and seeing Xie Jue reminded him of his teacher.
He asked aloud, "I heard the new teacher has arrived today?"
Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly, just about to speak about their unusual situation, when the maid's voice came from outside the door.
"Young Master, Young Madam, Mr. Li has come to pay his respects."
Xie Yanli nodded calmly: "Let them in."
Their timing was perfect; he also wanted to meet them.
Meng Chen stepped into the hall, his gaze first falling on Qin Jiuwei, and then on Xie Yanli beside her.
His expression froze instantly, and he stood there stunned.
A deep sense of astonishment flashed across his eyes.
But in an instant, he composed himself, bowing his head to conceal his earlier strange behavior.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
His voice was calm, but his palms were already sweating, and his heart was beating unusually fast.
Xie Yanli, how could he look so much like Meng Ze!
There are very few people in this world who have actually seen Meng Ze's face.
Meng Ze and Xie Yanli were separated by two countries.
There are practically no people who have met both Meng Ze and Xie Yanli.
But how could that be possible!
His family has never married or had children all these years, so how could Xie Yanli... how could he be like this!
Meng Chen felt that his mind was completely in chaos.
Besides, Xie Yanli has a father!
Before they arrived, they had conducted a preliminary investigation and found that Xie Yanli's father was surnamed Xie and his mother was surnamed Zou.
He also grew up in the Marquis's mansion, in the Great Jin Dynasty!
Xie Yanli's cold gaze was fixed on Meng Chen.
First it was Chu Yi, and now it's this new teacher.
Everyone who saw him was like they'd seen a ghost.
Is he really that strange-looking?
Or perhaps his appearance reminded them of someone?
A completely unexpected person.