No one would have imagined that Secretary Qin is actually the biological uncle of the current master of Bei Ting. The past is complex and intricate. He did not elaborate, and I did not want to probe further. I only know that thirteen years ago, Xi Lin Ya’s parents were assassinated by a group of organized and disciplined men in black while inspecting their southern branch industries. The mastermind behind this remains unknown, despite the housekeeper’s years of investigation.
At the time, three-year-old Xi Lin Ya was entrusted to guardianship.
Uncle Qin established the Hu Jiu Pavilion to protect Xi Lin Ya completely.
I am not clear how many covert guards the Xi Lin family has. I only know they are elite warriors trained by the housekeeper, and I have seen the two bodyguards, Wu Ying and Wu Xing, who always protect Xi Lin Ya.
Perhaps this is the sorrow of the wealthy! They must live in fear, always nervous and worried, never knowing when someone might plot against their life and wealth.
Three years ago, when Uncle Qin handed me the position of housekeeper of Si Jiu Manor, he shared with me past events but only told me what I needed to know.
I have no intention of exploring further. I have become accustomed to indifference.
I understand that not knowing is better than knowing. I do not want to invite trouble or create problems for myself.
However, I find it hard to imagine the state of mind of Xi Lin Ya, who at three years old witnessed his parents’ tragic death!
Now, fifteen years later, revisiting old grounds, will he recall that scene? Can he bear it?
I cannot help but worry for him!
Si Jiu Manor is located at the foot of the imperial city, in the northern part of the Huan Ye Kingdom, but most of its industries are in the southern region. Therefore, we must travel a long water route to reach our destination.
Xi Lin Ya and I both prefer to keep a low profile, so we only brought Ying Xiao, Wu Ying, and Wu Xing on this journey. Wu Ying and Wu Xing are the type who would not make a sound even if beaten, and Ying Xiao is a girl so well-behaved that she cannot be more well-behaved.
