Chapter 781: She Really Put You Through the Wringer, Didn’t She?!
Xia Qingcheng said warmly, "Please follow me."
The group silently followed behind Xia Qingcheng.
Xia Qingcheng truly led them to Changhuan Palace, not some other temporary resting place.
Changhuan Palace is where the clan leaders of the Xia Clan have resided for generations. Naturally, the palace also has many guards and servants. When they saw Xia Qingcheng personally bringing such a group back, they all showed expressions of surprise, especially when they saw Su Yu’s somewhat familiar face; they couldn’t help but lower their heads and start whispering among themselves.
Xia Qingcheng, however, paid no attention to the gazes of the crowd. He directly led them through the front palace to his usual courtyard.
The courtyard was large, and there were many rooms. Xia Qingcheng took them to a guest room area, first visiting the living room, ordering people to bring tea, and instructing them to tidy up the rooms.
Xia Qingcheng gestured for them to sit down.
The living room was spacious, but there were no chairs. In the center of the living room, there was a low long table, surrounded by soft cushions.
After sitting down, Xia Qingcheng’s gaze fell on Xiao Xue, and he asked, "What is your name?"
"My name is Xiao Xue." Xiao Xue didn’t dare to speak randomly and obediently answered Xia Qingcheng’s question.
Xia Qingcheng smiled gently at her, "There are many beautiful flowers in the garden. Do you want to go and see them?"
Xiao Xue blinked and turned to look at Han Jing.
Han Jing knew that Xia Qingcheng didn’t want Xiao Xue to stay and listen to their conversation. After all, Xiao Xue was still a child, and there might be things unsuitable for her ears. She nodded to Xiao Xue, "How about letting Lianwu take you out to play?"
Xiao Xue wasn’t interested in the matters of these adults, and she had many questions she wanted to ask. However, since no one was talking, she didn’t dare to ask, because Mother had specifically told her not to speak carelessly. So when Han Jing said she could go out to play, she nodded eagerly.
Lianwu then took Xiao Xue out.
Only then did Xia Qingcheng speak directly to Su Yu, "Stretch out your hand."
Xia Qingcheng sat beside Su Yu, clearly intending to check Su Yu’s pulse.
But checking the pulse might expose them.
Han Jing was about to help Su Yu find an excuse to refuse, as they hadn’t yet figured out Xia Qingcheng’s stance. However, before she spoke, Su Yu had already extended his hand.
Xia Qingcheng placed his fingers on Su Yu’s wrist, and after a moment, nodded, "The method of handling it was good. First, move the Soul Stabilizing Needle and then use the Seven Star Stone Array to mend the effects after removing the needle. But you certainly suffered quite a bit."
He then released his fingers and said to Su Yu, "With Ling’er’s temperament, you’ve probably been through a lot these years."
The moment he finished speaking, Han Jing got angry.
Just because Su Yu wouldn’t say certain things doesn’t mean she wouldn’t. After all those nasty things that old witch did over the years, this old fool thinks a simple ’been through a lot’ is enough? What nonsense!
"Senior, since you can see our grievances with Xia... Xia Ling, let’s not beat around the bush. For her to use a method as malicious as the Soul Stabilizing Needle, she must have more than just ’been through a lot’ on her mind. That’s why we’re here today, to find out what exactly is so deeply unresolved that she has to push us to this brink!"