A gentle killer

Chapter 19: Making a Firm Resolution

The man, who had not walked far, turned around abruptly upon hearing the words and pushed through the crowd. When he saw the little girl in front of him, he was so moved that he was almost in tears.

As soon as he spoke, Leng Lingyun recognized his voice. This was Uncle Geng Yi, the butler of the residence, who had diligently helped Leng Ao Tian manage the affairs of the residence. Despite being ostracized multiple times by the clan over the years, he had remained loyal and devoted. He was truly a rare and sincere person.

The only regrettable thing was that he had passed middle age and still had not married. Perhaps it was for this reason that he treated Leng Lingyun as his own daughter and doted on her immensely. His worry for her disappearance must have been no less than that of her father.

Seeing the man with a square face and a righteous demeanor showing such emotions, Leng Lingyun was taken aback but also felt warmed. She raised a bright and beautiful smile and spoke again, "Uncle Geng."

"Little Miss," his face, which had been full of compassion, instantly turned to shock and astonishment.

"Uncle Geng, Yun'er is tired. Let's go back and talk about it, okay?"

Leng Lingyun knew that anyone seeing the girl who had been foolish for five years suddenly able to speak and acting like a normal person would be shocked and incredulous. However, there were too many people here with loose tongues. If she exposed her identity so quickly, things would get complicated later. So she quickly changed the subject.

"Alright, we'll go back to the residence right away," he said, wiping his tears and happily stepping forward to pick up Leng Lingyun.

Leng Lingyun, who rarely didn't resist, hadn't walked for a while and was indeed tired in this body. She leaned into his arms and stopped speaking.

Geng Yi moved gently and carefully. Before leaving, he turned back and gave the still-stunned Auntie Hong and her group a cold look before turning around and striding away.

Just as they reached the city gate, someone came up to greet them. After glancing at the person in Geng Yi's arms, he led the way until they reached a resting room under the city gate where the guards were changing shifts. Then he lowered his voice and said in a tone only the two of them could hear, "Mr. Geng, have you found the person?"

"Yes, thanks to Brother Chen. I will repay your kindness for your assistance today," Geng Yi replied.

"Mr. Geng is too polite. Chen Wang owes his current position to the Second Master and Mr. Geng's support back in the day. If the young lady needs help today, Chen Wang will do his utmost," Chen Wang said.

"Thank you," Geng Yi patted his shoulder lightly and then respectfully said to Leng Lingyun in his arms, "Miss, please sit here for a moment. I'll change out of my armor and then take you back to the residence."

Leng Lingyun obediently nodded, and Geng Yi placed her on a chair, instructing Chen Wang, "Please keep an eye on the young lady."

"Mr. Geng can rest assured," Chen Wang replied with a solemn nod.

Geng Yi then went into the inner room. Chen Wang respectfully glanced at Leng Lingyun and then frowned tightly, saying, "Miss, you have suffered."

Leng Lingyun also looked at him, didn't speak, just raised her face, revealing her once signature smile and sweetly smiled at him. Although she was no longer at the mercy of others, she didn't know much about Chen Wang yet and thought it best to keep her reservations for now.

Seeing her like this, Chen Wang seemed accustomed to it and merely sighed softly. Then he walked to the door and whispered instructions to a guard, before returning to stand silently by Leng Lingyun's side, his eyes flickering with a determined glint.

Leng Lingyun felt slightly relieved. It seemed that her father's character was indeed good. Even now, when he was cornered, there were still so many people willing to stand by him. She secretly made up her mind that no matter how powerful the Leng family was, she would help her father take control of the Leng family.