"Lady Fu Hua, come in with me!"
Minamoto Mitsuyori was cold-faced toward the guards, but he was very gentle with Fu Hua, even showing a measure of respect.
"Alright."
Fu Hua did not pay it much mind. She merely gave the guard and Minamoto Mitsuyori a curious look, sensing that Minamoto Mitsuyori seemed quite hostile toward him, though she had no idea what story lay between them.
Minamoto Mitsuyori led Fu Hua into the city. After some thought, he softly explained, "He serves my elder brother, and that group of yokai that attacked me before... they were also connected to my elder brother."
He had been far too young back then. Only after growing up did he learn that quite a few people around him had been bought off by his elder brother.
"For power, I suppose..."
With Minamoto Mitsuyori's explanation, Fu Hua more or less understood what had happened. After all, it was far too common.
"Mhm."
Minamoto Mitsuyori sighed as well.
"Come on. I'll take you to where you'll be staying, benefactor, and arrange a room for you!"
"Go report to Lord Yize at once. The young master has returned safely." Watching Minamoto Mitsuyori lead Fu Hua into the city, the captain of the guards frowned and ordered one of the guards beside him.
"Yes!"
The guard hurriedly stripped off his uniform and ran into the city.
"The young master actually returned safe and sound. All of Lord Yize's plans have come to nothing. Sigh."
Having returned to his own residence, Minamoto Mitsuyori visibly relaxed completely. He even felt much less tired.
Fu Hua followed at Minamoto Mitsuyori's side, watching the crowds passing by. Compared to Shenzhou... the standard of living in Eastern Island was clearly quite low at this time. Though it was much better