Chapter 998

Chapter 998: Startling the Snake in the Grass

Actually, it wasn’t just that day. For the next few days, Zhu Jinfu had no opportunity either. Zhu Enfu was always with him, or Zhu Enfu had Zhu Chanyao keep him company. In short, he was never allowed to approach Zhu Shunyu’s family alone. Meanwhile, Zhu Shunyu had kept his word and applied for the ancestral hall foundation. Things were going smoothly, and the approval should come down very soon.

Zhu Shunyu thought it over and decided to call Zhu Yanyi. She wanted to let her know and ask if she would come back.

Breaking ground for an ancestral hall was no simple matter; one had to choose an auspicious date. It was unlikely they would start construction before the end of the year, so it would probably happen after the New Year. At the same time, the Mingwang Hall near the Guanyin Temple had finished its repairs. A Guang had found Xie Zhong and asked her to notify Zhu Yanyi that the Mingwang Hall would open on New Year’s Eve, which was about two months away.

When Zhu Yanyi received the news, she wasn’t sure whether she should go. In truth, if she could, she really wanted to go back. But Old Man Yao still hadn’t given any news. Although Old Man Chun was improving, she was not yet recovered. Most importantly, if she left the capital, she worried she might bring danger back to her family. That was the last thing she wanted to see.

Yan Aohan came over and saw the gloomy look on Zhu Yanyi’s face. After learning what was on her mind, he said directly, “You want to go back?”

Zhu Yanyi glanced at Yan Aohan and then said, “I have that idea, but I feel there are many things to do if I go back, so it seems a bit inconvenient.”

By “inconvenient,” Yan Aohan knew she simply meant she was worried about causing him trouble or bringing danger to her family. “Actually, it’s not that troublesome,” Yan Aohan said after thinking for a moment. He decided that since Zhu Yanyi wanted to go back, he could take this opportunity to do some things. Killing the chicken to scare the monkey would work well. If the effect showed, Zhu Yanyi would be safe for a while.

“What do you want to do?” Zhu Yanyi asked. She knew Yan Aohan well. If he said this, he must have thought of a way to harm others for his own benefit.

“Based on the information we have, the so-called Yinmei Silver Fox comes from a common organization called the Holy Cult. I told you about this before,” Yan Aohan said with a smile. “Before, we only knew this organization existed. Now, we have a certain understanding of it. However, no one knows who the Father of the Holy Cult is. But the Holy Cult has scattered organizations both domestically and internationally. It would be good to send someone to startle the snake in the grass first.”

“We are going to startle the snake in the grass?” Zhu Yanyi asked curiously.

Yan Aohan answered seriously, “Because my father was stabbed, his injuries are severe, and his life is in danger. So, as a son, I want to take revenge. It’s not a big deal, right?” He looked as if he were saying, “Look how filial I am.”

Zhu Yanyi opened her mouth wide, looking at Yan Aohan. His calculations were truly ruthless. He was even planning to use his own father.

Yan Aohan’s meaning was very clear. To avenge Old Man Yan’s stabbing, he wanted to settle scores with people. So, he planned a thorough cleanup. The purpose of this was actually to startle the snake in the grass. Of course, this “startling the snake” was to keep the snake from coming out of its hole for a short time. As long as the snake dared not move, Zhu Yanyi would be safe. Then, she could go home for the New Year without anyone noticing.

“Is there anything I can do to help you?” Zhu Yanyi asked after thinking for a moment. After all, the main purpose of this was to ensure she could go back safely. Zhu Yanyi felt she should contribute her share.