Chapter 1171: Always Reasonable
Chapter 1171: Always Reasonable
There was a look of annoyance on Ru's face which he didn't even try to hide at all. He didn't expect after all these years, people still associated Alev Knight's name with that Princess! It seemed he had to have a good conversation with a certain Prince. A conversation that included some serious beating!
Raelle noticed his expression and asked, "Why do you say that?"
"Because he is the Lord Alev Knight," answered Mu Chenyan certainly. If she had a little doubt before, she was certain when Ru said that he hadn't lost his mind.
Ru's playful smile was back as she looked at Mu Chenyan, "Oh? Why would you say that, Ms. Mu?"
"You just said, you both can be considered the same person. In other words, you are the same person," was Mu Chenyan's response. "Also, I wouldn't have been struggling so much if your eyes hadn't been throwing me off. I kept doubting myself just because of these green eyes."
"Yes. I heard about Lord Alev Knight's iconic blue eyes," said Raelle.
"You know there is a thing called colored lenses," was Ru's answer.
"So, these green ones are fake?" asked Raelle. "They don't look fake."
"This isn't fake," said Xia Zhao. "Blue isn't really his color."
"It really isn't," added Ru. He turned to Mu Chenyan, "You met me before?"
"I won't say we met. I just saw you at a ball from afar in dim lights. The thing that struck me was definitely your blue eyes at that time. Your status didn't allow many people to get close to you. But... There was one person who kept running after you."
Ru scrunched up his face, "Huh! That clingy princess. So annoying."
"You've been an overlord in the underworld," commented Mu Chenyan. "No wonder you found out everything so easily."
"This young master really lived the days of an overlord," said Ru.
"Bragart," commented Xia Zhao. 𝑏𝑒𝘥𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝘭.𝑛𝘦𝑡
"I only brag about things I am capable of. I don't talk unnecessarily." He turned to Mu Chenyan again, "Is your curiosity satisfied, Ms. Mu? After finally confirming my identity?"
"Are you sure I confirmed your identity?" asked Mu Chenyan. "Why do I think it only became more complicated? Are you really Young Master Ru or is that just a disguise too?"
"Disguise," repeated Ru. "Whether it's a disguise or not, does it matter? However, I must say that you really raised Yue Fai. You are certainly his favorite godmother. You both have the same focus."
Mu Chenyan didn't understand those words but Ru didn't explain either.
"So, what should I call you? Young Master Ru? Or Alev Knight?"
"Alev Knight has disappeared, haven't you heard that already? I abandoned that identity after it served its purpose."
"I'm curious," started Raelle. "Why did you get the title of the Lord?"
"For two reasons people called me that," said Ru. "One, I got the title from the Queen, herself. Second, being the overlord in the underworld, I have to have a title worthy of my status, no?" He looked at the time on the clock and said, "It's getting late."
"Don't forget your phone," reminded Xia Zhao.
Ru stopped and turned to take the phone. "Well, thank you for your hospitality during this time, little uncle. I won't forget it." The way he enunciated 'hospitality', Xia Zhao knew he had no good intentions but he couldn't say anything regarding that.
"Take care of yourself," said Xia Zhao.
"Wait!" Raelle stopped him once again. "Sorry for stopping you like this. It's just that... I heard that your clan has a legacy of tradition medicine. I was thinking if you could help my Opa."
Ru wasn't surprised by her request and patiently told her, "When your grandfather was injured, due to the limited conditions of the battlefield, the injury had some complications. And he took a long while to come and look for help too. By then, we really couldn't help him stand back on his feet. We might be doctors, but we aren't that miraculous too. However, my grandmaster did give him the medicine to help his legs from getting atrophied. Why else do you think my little uncle comes to see your grandfather so frequently? It's his responsibility to deliver the medicine every once in a while."
Mu Chenyan looked at Xia Zhao inquisitively and he nodded his head and added, "I do give the oral medicine pills and also the massage oil. I've been doing it for so long, I am still very surprised you didn't even find out."
"No wonder Elder Xiang was so secretive about where his medicine always came from," commented Mu Chenyan. "And whenever I added some other nutritious medicine for him, he'd always take it first confirm with someone if he could take it or not. It seems he really trusts your family."
Xia Zhao shrugged, he couldn't do anything about this trust now, could he?
Seeing Raelle's eyes lowering, Ru added an explanation, "You don't have to worry. Even if he can't walk. Trust me, he isn't in pain."
"He's been getting ill lately," said Raelle. "It's worrying."
"He is aging," said Ru.
"I think Zhao's grandfather might be older than our Elder Xiang," said Mu Chenyan.
"It's not just about aging," said Ru. "Elder Xiang has been dragging his life all this time with a purpose. And the purpose was you, Raelle. And now, he can see you happy. He can see all his grandchildren, he feels like he has completed his mission that his wife gave him. You pay a little more attention, he won't leave you so soon." Ru smiled at her, "As long as you're happy, I think he'll be fine."
He didn't say anything extra and turned to walk towards the balcony but stopped himself. And subtly changed his direction and went to the door. But as soon as he opened the door, a few excited faces came in front of him, seemingly waiting for him. And instantly started complaining.
"Young Master Ru, you can't do that to us."
"How can you disappear like that?"
"I almost got a heard attack! And I'm only sixteen! Do you care about your young cousin?"
"If we lost you, we all would have to kneel in the ancestral hall!"
Ru wasn't fazed by this seige and said calmly, "Who told you all to be so carefree? Seeing the food, you forget me? Do you this kind of careless behavior is allowed when you're keeping an eye on this young master? One moment of carelessness can cause irreversible damage. Haven't you learned anything in class? It seems you all need to go back to training."
All of these young people started wailing when they heard those words and even when the door closed, Ru's expression didn't change.
Mu Chenyan turned her eyes to Xia Zhao again after seeing this scene and asked, "I thought he was just playing tricks on those people."
"Actually, he only looks irresponsible," said Xia Zhao. "He isn't that irresponsible in life. He always has a purpose and a reason behind everything he does. He never does thoughtless things in life. He finds them too time-wasting. Even if you don't understand his actions, don't question him. Because he'd still have a genuine and reasonable reason behind his words and actions. This... I learned after a long experience."
"If I ask you to define him, how would you do it?" asked Mu Chenyan.
"If I say it in one word, it'd be ruthless," answered Xia Zhao which surprises both Mu Chenyan and Raelle.
"He looks kind to me," commented Raelle.
Xia Zhao shook his head, "There is no doubt that he is kind when he needs to be but even more than that, he is ruthless. Because he is the most ruthless to himself. He always cut his losses in time no matter how painful it is. You wouldn't wanna know how ruthless he can get. Do you think being the overlord of the underworld across that whole continent is a walk in the park? If he wasn't ruthless enough, he wouldn't have gotten to that position and still thrived."
"You have a lot of opinions," said Mu Chenyan.
"Nah. He is still my favorite person in the whole clan. No matter how infuriating he is," said Xia Zhao with a smile.
"Tell me, is his current identity also a disguise?" asked Mu Chenyan very curiously. Since she was somewhat familiar with the matters related to Lord Alev Knight, and knowing that the same person was Young Master Ru, she was very interested in this discussion.
"It's a disguise that has become a reality," said Xia Zhao strangely. "You just know that no matter how many disguises he has, the one he always comes back to will always be Young Master Ru."
Mu Chenyan frowned a little before she looked at Raelle and said, "Elle, what are you doing here? Aren't you leaving?"
"Are you throwing me out?" asked Raelle.
"No," replied Mu Chenyan.
"I'm leaving," said Raelle and didn't really want to stay anyway. "Enjoy!"
Mu Chenyan looked Xia Zhao with a cheeky smile as she dragged him with a gossipy look in her eyes, "Tell me more."
Xia Zhao couldn't resist her look but still said, "Didn't I tell you to not be so curious about him? It's dangerous to know too much."