Chapter 2273 - 2274: The King’s Weakness
In one’s lifetime, they will inevitably encounter many people, among whom some might just pass through, but others might become friends, and perhaps a few will become unforgettable.
As time goes by, you might not mention them, but when someone brings them up, a shadow of them often appears in your mind.
Just like the King!
Ye Xunhuan was not particularly curious about the King’s past, but at this moment, he was very curious about the woman the King had encountered.
What kind of woman could make the King so infatuated that even after ten or eight years have passed, almost forgotten, but when that handkerchief appears, he remembers again, and for the sake of the handkerchief’s owner, he easily lets Ye Xunhuan off!
Although it was just a temporary concession, it showed that this woman held a very important position in the King’s heart.
If the King didn’t have a wife at the time, if their identities and statuses weren’t different, they might have been together, becoming true spouses.
Yet, in this world, there aren’t so many "ifs," otherwise there wouldn’t be so many lovesick and resentful people.
Ye Xunhuan was curious if that woman was Chu Ji’s mother; if so, Ye Xunhuan really wouldn’t know what to say.
Most importantly, according to Chu Yunlong, Chu Ji’s mother had a good relationship with his own mother back then.
However, thinking carefully, the timeline doesn’t match in some places, leading to many contradictions.
Ye Xunhuan couldn’t understand.
Fortunately, Ye Xunhuan was not someone who liked to dwell on things, so he didn’t think much about it, but he decided that he should find some time to see Chu Yunlong and ask him, then all doubts would be solved.
After Ye Xunhuan left with Qiu Ruoxi, he immediately asked her with concern.
Facing Ye Xunhuan’s nagging concern like a mother, Qiu Ruoxi wasn’t at all bothered but told him everything she experienced in full detail.
After Ye Xunhuan finished asking, Qiu Ruoxi said to him: "Xunhuan, about the King..."
"It’s nothing, you don’t have to worry!" Ye Xunhuan knew what Qiu Ruoxi wanted to say, and directly interrupted her.
Even though Ye Xunhuan now knows that even if Lin Yuhai didn’t appear, he might not be able to deal with the King, and might even be killed by him.
However, Ye Xunhuan couldn’t tell Qiu Ruoxi about this; he didn’t want her to worry or be concerned.
After marriage, almost everyone, whether man or woman, tends to do so.
Some things are chosen to be shouldered alone, even if it’s hard and tiring, without thinking of passing this pressure on to the other.
Because at that time, each of them would only think of making the other happy and joyful!
Nonetheless, Qiu Ruoxi isn’t foolish; she knew Ye Xunhuan didn’t want to tell her these things, so she didn’t ask further but changed the topic: "Xunhuan, did Olivia come to find you before?"
Upon hearing Qiu Ruoxi mention Olivia, Ye Xunhuan’s expression immediately darkened, and eventually showed a guilty look.
Qiu Ruoxi noticed this subtle change in Ye Xunhuan’s expression, and her heart suddenly felt a tremor: "Did she... did something happen?"
From Ye Xunhuan’s expression, Qiu Ruoxi could tell that something likely happened to Olivia; otherwise, Ye Xunhuan wouldn’t respond this way.
Ye Xunhuan took a deep breath and then slowly said: "She was injured and taken away; it will probably be a long time before she appears in front of us again!"
Saying this, Ye Xunhuan’s mind slowly conjured Olivia’s figure.
"Can we go see her?" Qiu Ruoxi asked almost instinctively.
"Maybe we can!" Ye Xunhuan said uncertainly.
Olivia was taken away by Jue Tian, and although Jue Tian told Ye Xunhuan to find him in the capital, Ye Xunhuan knew that even if he went, he might not be able to see Olivia.
"Let’s find an opportunity to look for her!"
Ye Xunhuan just nodded and didn’t say anything more.
Qiu Ruoxi could easily see that Ye Xunhuan’s mood was very low when talking about Olivia, so she didn’t say anything more.
Even though Qiu Ruoxi had many things she wanted to say to Ye Xunhuan, she knew it was best to let him have some peace right now.
He didn’t know how many things he’d encountered lately, and from Ye Xunhuan’s face, Qiu Ruoxi could see a strong sense of fatigue; he was very tired!
But thinking about it, Ye Xunhuan is just a guy in his twenties, but he bears far more than someone his age should.
Meanwhile, Ye Xunhuan’s life is like a stormy sea; one wave isn’t yet over before another begins.
Qiu Ruoxi didn’t inquire further but maintained her silence and returned to the Xiahou family with Ye Xunhuan.
When Ye Xunhuan brought Qiu Ruoxi back to the Xiahou family, Qiu Shuihan and the others were filled with excitement.
After all, before Qiu Ruoxi was in the King’s hands, who would have thought Ye Xunhuan would bring her back unharmed after going out.
Knowing Qiu Ruoxi was in the King’s hands, everyone asked her in detail after she returned.
Only Qiu Shuihan calmly noted she had come back, then walked towards Ye Xunhuan.
"The King did not trouble you, right?"
Saying this, Qiu Shuihan took out a cigarette along with a lighter and handed them to Ye Xunhuan.
Qiu Shuihan smoked occasionally, but Ye Xunhuan did so often, as Qiu Shuihan knew, and given Ye Xunhuan’s current state, he definitely didn’t have cigarettes and a lighter on him.
Ye Xunhuan didn’t act polite and directly took them, also lighting a cigarette for himself: "No!"
"Just asked some trifling matters." Ye Xunhuan said calmly.
"Trifles?"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t hide and told Qiu Shuihan the whole story.
"I really didn’t expect the King to have such a past, it seems that woman holds an important position in his heart!" Qiu Shuihan said emotionally: "You might be able to find that woman, perhaps she is the King’s greatest weakness!"
Ye Xunhuan didn’t speak, instead focusing on Qiu Shuihan.
"I know you might despise such a method, but Xunhuan..."
"Dad, some things can be done, some things cannot." Ye Xunhuan directly interrupted Qiu Shuihan: "I know what you say is true, but I prefer to defeat the King with my own strength!"
"Of course, you might think my approach is silly and foolish, but I won’t change this idea."