Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 691 - 542: Using Tricks

In the blink of an eye, dusk had fallen.

The usual bright lights throughout the city had been replaced by the darkness of night since the outbreak of the epidemic. The only place still illuminated was the few residences in the north of the city, closest to the Daxing Palace. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Among them was the residence of Yu Dingxing, the Left Brave General.

However, it seemed that like the Duke Mansion, where most of the lights had been extinguished for discretion, the lights at the Yu Mansion were also significantly reduced compared to usual. The dim light made the entire mansion appear unusually quiet.

Before long, the sound of hooves broke the silence.

A group of horsemen galloped in, riding the last ray of the setting sun, finally stopping at the gates of the Yu Mansion. The tall and thin man leading them was clad in armor. Although there was no blood, he exuded a fierce aura. His face was covered with a veil tied behind his ears by two thin strings. Due to his sunken cheeks, the veil was also deeply indented, making his face appear very sharp. Above the veil, his large, deep-set eyes were exposed, cold and cunning, with a hint of bitterness.

This person was indeed Yu Dingxing, the Left Brave General.

He had been ordered to bring the epidemic-stricken patients into the city from outside, so he had hardly returned home these past two days. It was only after he had brought a group of patients and placed them separately in Yanzuo Square and Changle Square that he returned to his residence, covered in dust. Just as he dismounted, people from the mansion immediately came forward to greet him. A servant led his horse away, while others walked with him into the gate.

While removing his cloak, Yu Dingxing asked, "How have things been at home these past couple of days?"

The steward at the Yu Mansion, a plump middle-aged man in his fifties, immediately responded with a smile, "Please don’t worry, General. Although the epidemic is rampant in the city, our household is fine. It’s just that—"

At this point, he hesitated.

Yu Dingxing immediately stopped in his tracks, "Just what?"

The steward leaned towards his ear and lowered his voice, "Since you were out, General, the house was left—Madam was somewhat unaccustomed to it, so she took Miss and went back to her family home."

"...Oh."

Upon hearing this, Yu Dingxing frowned slightly.

Although the steward’s words were tactful, given his understanding of his wife, how could he not know that this "unaccustomed to it" meant she was unhappy, or rather, angry?

However, he did not say much more, just paused in thought for a moment before nodding, "I know."

After speaking, he continued on his way inside.

But just as he reached the doorway, a small shadow emerged from the mansion.

Although the lantern light at the entrance was bright, the person had dark skin and wore clothes as deep blue as ink, with their head lowered and veiled. They were almost entirely obscured. However, upon approaching, Yu Dingxing was immediately pricked by the strong medicinal smell from the person, causing him to exclaim "Ugh" and instinctively wipe his nose.

The newcomer saw him and immediately stopped to bow, "Greetings, General."

"...Jin Daji?"

Yu Dingxing instinctively called out his name, frowning, "Why are you here?"

After this, it seemed he suddenly realized something and pursed his lips.

Standing in front of him, just emerging from the Yu Mansion was none other than Jin Daji, who had been administering medicine in Yanzuo Square earlier.

Yu Dingxing seemed somewhat afraid of others seeing him, especially seeing him coming from his own home. He instinctively looked around, then lowered his voice, "Didn’t I instruct you before that unless it’s urgent, you shouldn’t come here these days?"

Saying this, he glanced back towards the entrance.

Jin Daji quickly appeased him with a smile, "Rest assured, General. This time I took a detour to ensure no one was following me."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Yu Dingxing’s expression finally eased a little.

He continued, "Then why have you come?"

Jin Daji replied with a smile, "I have some urgent matters to report."

He then leaned forward and whispered a few words into Yu Dingxing’s ear, causing Yu Dingxing to look at him in surprise, "Pei Xingyuan deliberately did this; they are trying to—"

Jin Daji nodded, "Yes."

Considering this, Yu Dingxing narrowed his eyes slightly, and within those long and deeply set eyes, a glint of coldness appeared, "Since we already know their scheme, do you plan to—"

Jin Daji said, "Counter plot with a plot!"

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Meanwhile, in Longqing Square, the carriage with Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi slowly approached the brightly lit entrance of the Duke Mansion.

Having spent the entire day shuttling through various markets in the West City, Yu Wenye had discovered dozens of patients, and finally delivered them to Changle Square before nightfall. After they were settled, despite their cries and protests about wanting to die at home, the sky had turned dark.