Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 197 - 157: Countermeasures (Two-in-One)

Chapter 197: Chapter 157: Countermeasures (Two-in-One)

Xu Xinyao hesitated slightly, silently stopped walking, and stood to one side.

Xu Yuan, with methodical movements, finished his operation and casually sealed the Saint’s Remnant Soul with a prohibition. Then he mentioned offhandedly,

"By the way, Xu Changge might be by Father’s side."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinyao froze for a moment and glanced at the wound on the back of her hand subconsciously:

"Third Brother... are you worried I’ll tattle to Big Brother?"

"Tattle?"

Xu Yuan glanced at her, murmured softly, a hint of amusement evident in his eyes.

He recalled some memories from the past.

As a boy, he was often mischievous, and with Father not intervening, it was usually Big Brother who stepped in.

Being the only girl in the family, Xu Changge, as the eldest brother, was very fond of her.

And Xu Xinyao had the disposition of an easy target; when wronged, she would only cry in secret. However, Xu Changge could always tell she had cried upon seeing her, and at such times, he would pull him out without a word and give him a beating.

Because in the entire Prime Minister’s Mansion, the only person who would provoke Xu Xinyao was him.

This Big Brother had always been somewhat problematic from a young age. Facts and reasoning didn’t matter; what mattered was what he thought, not what you thought.

An overbearing boss indeed.

If all four siblings were home, most of the time, this would turn into him running away, cursing Xu Changge, while Xu Changge followed calmly, intent on striking back, with Xu Xinyao tugging at Big Brother’s side to mediate, and Second Brother Xu Chang’an blocking his way, attempting to reason with Big Brother.

Second Brother Xu Chang’an always enjoyed reasoning with people and seldom lost an argument.

However, the problem was, although Second Brother’s reasoning could surpass Xu Changge’s, he couldn’t win in a fight.

In the end, a battle of words would escalate into a physical conflict, with Xu Xinyao crying and trying to persuade on the side, and both brothers getting a beating together.

This scenario had played out countless times within the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Later...

Later, the mansion gradually had only him left, with everyone else gone....With these thoughts, Xu Yuan gently shook his head:

"It doesn’t matter. If you want to talk about it, go ahead. I won’t be returning to the Imperial Capital anytime soon anyway."

Xu Xinyao looked down at the wound on the back of her hand:

"The mistake was mine, Third Brother is right to punish."

Xu Yuan did not respond to her anymore.

After the Formation was activated, about a quarter of an hour passed before he heard a voice coming from the tardy Communication Crystal, still as calm as ever,

"Changtian?"

It seemed like Xu Yinhe was in a bustling area, as his voice was slightly noisy.

"Yes, Father, it’s me," replied Xu Yuan.

No sooner had he spoken than the noise coming from the Communication Crystal disappeared. It was likely the other side had employed some means to block out the surrounding sounds,

"I was tied up earlier. You’re searching for me now, probably due to the matter of Shengshan County?"

Xu Yuan nodded:

"Yes, that’s right."

"Is it because Shengshan County has been wiped out?"

Xu Yinhe’s deep voice quietly posed such a question, showing no trace of emotion, as if he were prepared for the entire Shengshan to have been slaughtered.

Xu Yuan was startled upon hearing this.

When he was in Huanglong Settlement using the Communication Crystal to notify his father, he made it quite clear what the general situation was and how long Shengshan County could hold on. At that time, the other side just listened calmly; Xu Yuan had not expected his father to have already predicted the developments here so accurately in his mind.

Had he not encountered Xu Xinyao on the way, it was likely that Shengshan County would have been thoroughly decimated by now.

After a pause, Xu Yuan replied in a low voice,

"No."

"No?"

Xu Yinhe’s voice remained calm as he then said, "It seems something has happened."

"I ran into Fourth Sister in Huanglong Settlement," Xu Yuan said succinctly.

"Little Four?"

Xu Yinhe’s voice took on a hint of surprise, before his placid tone warmed slightly with a smile, "That’s quite a coincidence. Is she with you now?"

"Yes," said Xu Yuan.

At his side, Xu Xinyao spoke up softly, "Father."

On the other end of the Communication Crystal, after hearing her voice, there was a brief silence before a gentle voice said,

"Don’t be too hard on yourself. This matter isn’t your fault. Father will handle it. Have a good talk with your Third Brother; it’s been a long time since you two saw each other."

Xu Xinyao clenched her fists tightly and did not speak.

Xu Yuan, listening by her side, gently shook his head.

Father had always treated family members this way.

When his children made mistakes, he would clean up after them, even if the sky were falling, he would be there to hold it up.

Nevertheless, Xu Yuan still spoke,

"Father, Little Four should really reflect on this matter. She put too much trust in the Sects."

"Hmm?"

Xu Yinhe murmured in mild question, then chuckled, "Don’t be too harsh on your sister. Your brother can’t bear to see her troubled."

Xu Yuan chuckled and replied,

"Regardless of that, she is indeed at fault in this matter."

Xu Yinhe laughed and uttered three words,

"You’ve improved."

After a pause, Xu Yinhe steered the conversation back on track, his voice came through,

"Since Shengshan County has been saved, you’re looking for me probably to talk about the Myriad Manifestation Sect, right?"

"Yes," Xu Yuan nodded.

Xu Yinhe’s deep voice inquired,

"Lou Ji just sent someone to Huanglong Settlement to fetch the captive you mentioned. Changtian, how do you wish for Father to handle the Myriad Manifestation Sect?"

Xu Yuan didn’t speak but glanced sidelong at Xu Xinyao, signaling for her to speak.

Light flickered in Xu Xinyao’s eyes, and she bit her lip before speaking softly,

"Father, there must be many people in the Myriad Manifestation Sect who are unaware."

Xu Yinhe did not respond, and only the sound of his steady breathing came through.

Xu Xinyao continued,

"The ones who intended harm to Shengshan County are likely that group of high-ranking members. Could we..."

"Sigh...."