After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 284 Born Noble

What he could think of, Li Xiaoyi could definitely think of too. Since Li Xiaoyi and Qiling Baihe had been together all along, she couldn't possibly not try to send Qiling Baihe back.

However, the teleportation array pattern on the Qiling White Crane is still there, so there is only one possibility—the teleportation array pattern engraved on it by the Four Directions Sword Alliance cannot send it to the Blood Central Realm.

The emergence of this conjecture immediately made Shen Xu's heart sink. Moreover, if the contents of Huo Yan's letter were true, then Li Xiaoyi, who was currently very close to the Cangli royal family, would be in great danger.

He had to remind Li Xiaoyi of this matter so that she could get away from the Cangli royal family as soon as possible.

However, he did not intend to see Li Xiaoyi. He didn't know what he would encounter in the True Blood Palace, and he did not want Li Xiaoyi to accompany him on his adventures.

Following the guide, Shen Xu and his two companions arrived near a huge mansion. "The Hua family's mansion is just ahead. Although I don't know what you're here for, I advise you not to have any wicked thoughts, or you'll suffer a terrible fate."

After reminding Zhong Wei, he hurriedly left the three of them.

"It seems your maternal grandfather's family holds a rather high position in Cangli Kingdom!" Shen Xu couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the endless white courtyard wall in front of him.

"Of course, in terms of status, besides the royal family, my maternal grandfather's family is the most powerful in Cangli Kingdom. The current queen is my aunt, and the crown prince is my cousin. Tomorrow I will take you to meet the legendary fairy and see if she is really as beautiful as the rumors say."

"Wow! Brother Zhong, you're so amazing!" He Yu couldn't help but exclaim.

"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!" Zhong Wei couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"It seems I really did benefit from your good fortune this time," Shen Xu said with a smile.

"However, I don't really like crowds, so please don't let me attend banquets or similar events, otherwise I might have to stay at an inn outside."

"Don't worry about that, I'll just say you can't go out when the time comes."

"Thank you."

Following the white wall, the three arrived at the main gate of the Hua Mansion. Looking around, the vermilion gate was of a suitable size, neither ostentatious nor stingy, and every detail showed the family's cultural heritage.

"What are you doing?" Before the group could even get close to the main gate, they were stopped by a middle-aged man.

“Zhong Wei of the Zhong family of Yunyang Kingdom has come here specifically to visit my maternal grandfather. I think this is enough to prove my identity.” Zhong Wei took out the jade plaque he had displayed at the city gate.

"Young Master?" The middle-aged man's eyes widened immediately.

"This... you didn't even inform me beforehand that you were coming! The old master was just talking about the Third Miss a few days ago! I'll go inform him right away... no, I'll take you to see Steward Zhou right away, please come with me." The middle-aged man seemed very flustered.

Following the middle-aged man through the Hua Mansion, one sees numerous servants bustling about. Some are hanging exquisite red decorations, some are carrying various magnificent utensils, and some are cleaning every hard-to-find corner in the corridors and pavilions.

This led Shen Xu to conclude that the Washington Mansion was about to welcome an important guest.

Zhong Wei naturally noticed the unusual situation at the Hua residence, so he asked, "Has there been any happy occasions in the residence recently?"

"Tomorrow is Miss Mo Li's fifteenth birthday. The Queen and the Crown Prince will both come to the mansion to celebrate her birthday."

Young Master, your timing is perfect. The Second Master will be overjoyed to know you're here.

“What a coincidence!” Zhong Wei was immediately at a loss, as he didn’t have any presents he could offer.

So he looked at Shen Xu, who was looking around, knowing that anything Shen Xu casually showed was enough for him to give as a gift.

"Butler Zhou, Butler Zhou..." the middle-aged man called out to an elderly man with gray hair but a vigorous spirit.

After realizing that Butler Zhou did not respond, the middle-aged man gave the group an apologetic smile, then ran after the old man and respectfully said something to him.

After hearing the middle-aged man's words, Butler Zhou looked at the three of them with shock, while Zhong Wei led Shen Xu and the other man up.

"Grandpa Zhou, I wonder if you still remember me?" Zhong Wei asked the old man with a smile.

"So much like the Third Miss!" The old man carefully examined Zhong Wei's face, his eyes filled with affection.

"I remember you were only this tall when you came last time, Young Master Wei. I didn't expect you to be taller than me now." The old man's tone was somewhat wistful.

"My mother is always worried about my grandfather's old injuries, so she asked me to bring him a lot of good medicine from Yunyang Kingdom."

"Master's health is still quite good, but he often misses the Third Miss. If he knew that you, Young Master Wei, were here, he would probably eat a few more bowls of rice tonight!"

"Haha, then I'll serve Grandpa rice myself."

“Grandpa Zhou, I’ll be staying here for a few days. This is my friend, and he and his brother will also be staying here. You can have someone arrange for them to stay in my mother’s courtyard,” Zhong Wei said to the old man.

"I apologize for disturbing you," Shen Xu said, bowing.

"Liu Xuan, do as Young Master Wei says and treat these two distinguished guests well."

"I will certainly take good care of these two distinguished guests!" the middle-aged man replied with a smile.

"Shen Xu, I'm going to see my grandfather. My mother's courtyard has always been looked after; just tell them if you need anything when you get there."

"Young Master, please rest assured! I will take care of everything for our two distinguished guests. You don't need to worry about anything."

"Please follow me," the middle-aged man said respectfully to Shen Xu.

"It's troublesome."

After leaving Zhong Wei, the middle-aged man said to Shen Xu, "Just as Young Master said, the Third Miss has a dedicated manager. I will introduce her to you when we arrive, and she can help you with everything."

Therefore, please do not go out alone. There are many places in the residence that outsiders are not allowed to access. We ask for your understanding.

"I will definitely remember this!" Shen Xu sighed inwardly. This was why he didn't want to live in the homes of these powerful families. Not only were there a lot of rules, but he also had no freedom at all.

But since he had promised Zhong Wei, he could only stay here for a few days.

The garden where Zhong Wei's mother lived was called Cuixia Garden. The manager there was a shrewd and capable middle-aged woman. Under her arrangement, he and He Yu quickly settled down in Cuixia Garden.

Afterwards, Shen Xu planned to write a letter to remind Li Xiaoyi to leave the Cangli royal family as soon as possible, and preferably leave the Cangli capital.

Although he couldn't be sure if what Huo Yan said in her letter was true, he preferred to believe it rather than not, and he couldn't let Li Xiaoyi be in danger.

"Manager Wang, I would like to write a letter. Could you please prepare some paper and pen for me?"

“Okay!” Manager Wang replied.

I heard from Liu Xuan that Steward Wang was one of the Third Miss's personal maids, but for some reason she was not taken to Yunyang Kingdom.

After receiving the paper and pen, Shen Xu hesitated for a moment about what to write, but finally decided that being concise was better: "Xiao Yi, there is a problem with the Cangli royal family. Leave immediately! Do not hesitate."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'm safe, don't worry."

After putting the letter into the envelope, Shen Xu looked out the window at the azure sky. He now needed to wait for the lazy crane to come find him again before he could deliver the letter to Li Xiaoyi.

Moreover, he knew that after sending this letter, Li Xiaoyi would definitely know that he had come to Cangli capital, and she would definitely come to find him.

But as long as he keeps the lazy crane away from him, Li Xiaoyi won't be able to find him. After all, when he went to the Four Directions Sword Alliance to join the Heavenly River Society last time, Li Xiaoyi didn't recognize his disguised appearance.