Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 539 - 535: Yan Yun, I’m Asking You a Question!
Seeing Shen Han frown slightly, Yan Yun began to explain.
“These outsiders seem to be sent by a family called the Zheng Family.
The information gathered says that it seems you offended them outside, Young Master Shen.
The Zheng Family believes that the Jiuxiao Country is under your control…”
By this point, Shen Han already understood.
The Zheng Family, the family of Zheng Changnian and his kin.
The first time I interacted with the Zheng Family was in the Jiuxiao Country.
At that time, I fought against Zheng Changnian’s older brother, Zheng Changye.
Perhaps it was precisely because of that fight that the Zheng Family thought I originated from the Northern Mountain Domain’s Jiuxiao Country.
Hearing Yan Yun’s words, Shen Han felt a trace of guilt.
To say, all the disasters Jiuxiao Country faced were because of me.
“Young Master Shen, you need not feel guilty, you can’t be blamed for this.
The Northern Mountain Domain used to be under the Zheng Family’s influence, and when it slipped from their control, they naturally acted against us.
It just happened that there was some enmity involving you.”
“You should tell me these things, I can take care of it.”
Shen Han said softly.
Upon hearing this, Yan Yun showed a slight smile.
“I’m not that foolish, they really just want to force you to come, I won’t fall into their trap.
Moreover, it’s quite nice now, peacefully occupying a corner, it’s even more relaxed.
The current situation is peaceful.
We haven’t intended to regain Jiuxiao Country’s territory, and it’s harmonious now.
There’s even some trade exchange between us.
Many people have even voluntarily moved here to live.
In the past six months, the permanent residents have increased by nearly forty percent.”
Yan Yun joyfully recounted her achievements in city management during this period.
The way she spoke made everything seem so smooth and easy.
But Shen Han didn’t believe it would be that easy.
Managing a city, let alone a family or a small military unit, takes tremendous effort.
As they spoke, they walked.
Along the way, Yan Yun kept a smile, continually introducing the city to Shen Han.
Shen Han cooperated, following her explanations as he toured the city under her administration.
“The area ahead isn’t much different from the places we’ve passed; let’s go this way.”
Saying this, Yan Yun tried to lead Shen Han to the left.
But Shen Han noticed something peculiar.
“This area should be the key commercial district; how is it similar to the places we’ve passed?”
Shen Han looked at Yan Yun, his face showing some confusion.
“Are you avoiding something?”
Shen Han’s guess was spot on, and as soon as he said it, Yan Yun’s expression subtly stiffened.
Although she recovered quickly, how could she hide from Shen Han’s eyes?
“What kind of trouble?”
“Nothing, just had a big argument with someone over there a few days ago.
Passing by there would be a bit awkward.”
Hearing this explanation, Shen Han looked at her seriously.
“You’ve changed a lot; you must have endured many hardships.
The old you wouldn’t have quickly come up with an excuse within a few thoughts.”
Yan Yun lowered her head, realizing that Shen Han wasn’t so easily deceived…
While talking, a child not far away approached.
The child was dressed richly in fine silk clothes.
Beside him was an elderly person.
The elder’s face was full of worry, seeming quite uneasy about the child.
“Young master, wait for the old servant, slow down…”
The child ignored him and walked straight toward Yan Yun.
Seeing the child approach, Yan Yun instinctively evaded.
“Yan Yun, I can’t wait any longer. I want you to come and be with me tonight, I don’t want to wait any longer.”
The child’s manner of speaking still carried some childishness.
Just by the voice, you could tell he was quite young.
Yet at such an age, he spoke vulgar and dirty words.
“Yan Yun, I’m asking you a question!”
The child spoke with a strong tone, as if demanding an immediate answer.
If it were before, Yan Yun would have already made some excuse.
But with Shen Han here today, she didn’t know what to say.
Shen Han turned his head to look at the child.
After a moment, he turned back to Yan Yun.
“Is this what you call doing well?
Such a child dares to be rude to you, speaking nothing but crude words.
This clearly shows your current situation.”
Hearing Shen Han’s words, Yan Yun could only lower her head.
The peace she had painted was instantly torn apart.
At this moment, the child seemed to realize that Yan Yun and Shen Han knew each other.
His originally calm demeanor suddenly turned somewhat vicious.
“Who is this damn man?”
The child pointed at Shen Han, with a hint of ferocity.
After a moment, seeing Yan Yun not answering, he questioned again.
“I asked you, who is he?”
“Yan Yun, have you already been toyed with by him?
You filthy whore! You filthy whore!”
The smaller the age, the more unpredictable the mood swings.
Just like the child before them, who suddenly erupted into a frenzy.
He acted as if he was about to go mad.
“Young master, don’t be angry; it’s not worth getting sick over such a whore.
I’ve told you before, people from this kind of place are undeserving of your affection.
It’s not worth it, completely not worth it.
People in small places like this are actually quite lowly.
Young master, calm down, we’ll go back and discuss today’s events with the Patriarch.
Then, let them come begging for your forgiveness.”
The elder comforted the child while looking at Shen Han.
“Kneel and apologize immediately, and when my young master calms down, this matter can be discussed.
Otherwise, City Lord Yan, you should know the consequences, right?”
The elder spoke in a calm manner, as if discussing something that was only natural.
Once he finished speaking, Shen Han didn’t acknowledge them at all.
“City Lord Yan, this person is your guest, right?
The old man will count to three, and if he doesn’t kneel, there’ll be no chance later.”
The elder gently supported his young master, counting down: “Three, two…”
“It seems City Lord Yan has really become familiar with the land.
Do you think that without our Situ Family, you can still handle the Zheng Family?
What can that ragtag group of soldiers stir up?”
While the elder spoke, the child continued to glare furiously at Yan Yun.
“Stinking whore, I asked you, who is this damn man? Who!”
The child seemed to be losing his mind, shouting recklessly.
The surrounding people kept their distance.
They wanted to watch but knew the identities of the people involved.
It’s better not to provoke the Situ Family people.
“City Lord Yan, you know my young master has intentions for you.
Yet you’re intimate with another man; such behavior is indeed like that of a whore.”
The elder finished his words, his gaze shifting to his young master.
“Young master, this person is too scared to speak; see how you should deal with this.”
