Chapter 26 - Elder Yan

"Hey, there are spies on Qingque Island, just as I expected. You should know that there is no such thing as an airtight wall in the world, so it's not your fault. Qingque Island connects Kyushu and Mirror Sea. Although only our own ships come and go, it is not an isolated place. If it could really be like an iron wall, I would find it strange." Yanyeya apologized to the steward and quickly raised his hand to let him get up, saying, "I am not a formal person like this, but in the future, you will have to work harder. There can be spies from other people on Qingque Island, but it cannot accommodate those with malicious intentions to roam freely, so as to avoid causing major mistakes, which would be chaotic."
"I will do my best, my lord!" Luo, the steward, naturally would not and did not dare to refuse. Although his master was tolerant, even the kindest person's tolerance would not be endless. He would not let himself be taken advantage of indefinitely. Not to mention that managing Qingque Island was Luo's responsibility, and there were many people who wanted to bring him down. He would not disappoint his master's trust.
Master Luo immediately made a military order to cleanse both the inside and outside of Qingque Island. However, it was apparent that Master Yan Jiuye had little interest in tracking down the spies planted on the island. This matter was soon forgotten. As she said, there is no absolutely clean place in the world, and even our own people could be eventually bought off in the future. Therefore, as long as someone is not intentionally causing trouble on Qingque Island, she felt it was not worth paying much attention to.
If we don't mention this incident, it would be troublesome. The people from the Dao school still don't know his intentions. The manager Luo initially wanted to confuse him and wait for Senior Luo to make a decision, but now we know nothing and Senior Luo has been forced to reveal his whereabouts, which puts them at a disadvantage.
Yan Jiuye didn't really care, she always acted openly and rarely did sneaky things: "Since it has come to this, just come straight to the point. Arrange for Yan Rendao to come to the main hall and see me."
She had hidden herself on the beam in the main hall, happily watching them sing and harmonize, without thinking that there was anything wrong. But now, looking back, Yan Ruda's expression did seem somewhat strange. From beginning to end, Yan Ruda only focused on one "mistake" to trouble the officials, and his arguments couldn't withstand debate. He simply used his status as a senior member of the Fu clan to overpower others. But if it was said that he did it on purpose, just to see others' fear, subservience, and embarrassment, it seemed plausible, but Yan Jiuye felt that it wasn't quite right.
At that time, Yan Roudao sat on the main seat in the hall, looking extremely pleased. However, in Yan Jiuye's eyes, this kind of behavior seemed extremely foolish, raising doubts in people's minds. Upon careful thought, if Yan Roudao is not truly a fool, then he must be pretending.
This person may not necessarily be a bad person.
Yan Jiuye's heart was determined, and he smiled, saying, "Master, I will avenge you."
Since Yan Jiuye has made a decision, Luo Manager couldn't oppose it. Thinking that they were on Qingque Island, where the other party is cautious, if they truly disrespect Yan Jiuye, they wouldn't even need to take action. It is a capital offense to defy the princess of the Floating Clan.
However, Luo Guanshi strongly opposes Yan Jiuye personally meeting Yan Roudao, saying that the difference in their social status should not allow Yan Jiuye to lower herself. He volunteers to go and summon Yan Roudao himself. Yan Jiuye realizes that she did not consider this carefully - although she has people serving her outside, it is not as strict in terms of hierarchy as it is on Qingque Island. Being accommodating has made it difficult for Luo Guanshi, so she reluctantly agreed and let Luo Guanshi go and invite the person over.
The guest inn where Yanruindao resides is located in the back mountains and is quite some distance from the main hall. Along the way, the maidservants on duty in the woods and pathways dare not provoke the group of people led by Luo, the manager. Once the group has passed, they whisper to each other, uncertain whether Luo intends to cause trouble for Master Yan. However, most of them secretly rejoice, as the days of such a stifling atmosphere are finally coming to an end.
When I arrived at the inn, Master Yan Indao had already opened the inn door wide and was waiting in the courtyard. Supervisor Luo secretly thought to himself that as expected, the people that Master Yan Indao had planted on Qingque Island had already informed him of the situation! Master Yan Indao's eyes were half-closed, and his gaunt cheeks twitched slightly, revealing a smile that was even more terrifying than his serious expression.
He said, "Didn't I just see you a little while ago? Why is Luo in charge coming to find me again?"
Luo in charge's expression sank and he said, "It just so happens that the master has returned today. Didn't the elder say that he's in a hurry to see you? The master is waiting for the elder in the main hall. Please follow me, elder."
A person who used to be trembling in fear in the morning, now stands in the courtyard like a dog with someone supporting him. Yan Ruda could see this and was not surprised, let alone afraid. He stood in the yard with his hands hanging down, shaking his head at Luo Guanshi and said, "The young master is extremely noble, so if he calls for me, I must not refuse. However, I have not yet bathed and changed clothes. It would be disrespectful to go see the young master like this. It is improper, improper. Please wait a moment, Guanshi."
Before, Luo Guan gave a change of attitude, and Yan Ru entered the Tao at this moment also "reciprocated the courtesy", no longer holding the elder's posture as aggressively as in the morning. But this pretentious behavior is just seemingly polite, but in reality, Yan Ru entered the Tao found an excuse, asking Yan Jiuye to wait for him, which shows his arrogance. He is on Qingque Island, where the main family has already returned, yet he has no hint of fear and still carries an unquestionable air of authority.
It's unclear whether it's Luo's imagination or not, but he always feels that Ye Insert Dao's glance is somewhat sharp, like a sharp blade, making his brow tingle.
But now is not the time to show timidity. Luo, the supervisor, insisted on taking him back to report in front of Yan Jiuye: "The master requests your presence. Delaying any further would be disrespectful to the master."
Yanrudao looked at him steadily, lifted his eyelids slightly, revealing half of his cloudy eyeball, and said, "The way Luo seems to be, it doesn't look like an invitation, but more like an arrest."
Ruo, the manager, faced the gaze fearlessly and said, "As the manager of Green Sparrow Island, I have numerous tasks to handle every day. I just find it hard to adapt to the leisurely nature of the elders. However, our Master is extremely busy, and I'm afraid he can't even spare time to invite the elders for a banquet. Elder, didn't you mention that you have something to discuss with the Master? Why are you still lingering here?"
Manager Luo bowed outside the courtyard, saying, "Please, Elder!"
Several deputy managers following behind him stood on both sides of the path, bowing slightly and welcoming him with a respectful demeanor, just like the day when Yan Rendao first arrived on Qingque Island. They also shouted loudly, "Please, Elder!"
"Forget it, forget it!" Yan Rendao flicked his thin grey robe and said, "I can't afford to provoke such an imposing Lu steward, so I'll accompany you on this journey!"