The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?
Chapter 170: Saying a Killer is a Good Person
After a few casual chats, Yu Jingping turned the topic to Tan Tai Hong. "Brother Tan Tai doesn't look like someone from the officialdom. I wonder what you do for a living?"
Tan Tai Hong's clothes and appearance made him look like a rich young man, but it was hard to conceal his gangster air, mainly because he didn't try to hide it.
Tan Tai Hong did not hide it, "I am the head of Soul-seeking Pavilion, a man of the Jianghu."
The Soul-Sucking Pavilion is very famous in Shangjing City and its surrounding areas, but Luzhou is really far away from Shangjing City. Yu Jingping was still young when he left Shangjing City, so he naturally didn't know about the underworld organization like the Soul-Sucking Pavilion. However, the name doesn't sound like a legitimate sect.
Seeing Yu Jingping's confusion, Tan Taihong added, "The Soul-Seizing Pavilion is a killer organization, but we don't kill members of the royal family, loyal ministers and generals, or children."
Yu Jingping didn't know what to say. He really didn't expect that Tan Tai Hong was a killer, and even a killer leader. He looked at his sister.
Xueying smiled at him and said, "Brother, without Ah Hong, I wouldn't be who I am today. He's a good man. You'll understand as you spend more time with him."
Yu Jingping didn't know what to say. No normal person could agree that a killer was a good person.
He coughed lightly and said, "Well, no matter what Mr. Tantai's identity is, as long as Qi'er recognizes our Yu family, we will recognize him."
Mu Xiyue was really worried that Tan Taihong would leave a bad impression on Yu Jingping, so she smiled and said, "Cousin, Tan Taihong is my sworn brother. The reason I was able to meet you this time was because my eldest brother brought you to the palace. It's truly fate."
Yu Jingping had no prejudice against people in the underworld. Most of them valued loyalty. As a businessman, he had contact with people in the underworld, but this was his first contact with a killer.
"So Young Master Tantai is actually the princess's brother. This is truly a marriage of family. Young Master Tantai, this is my toast to you."
Yu Jingping looked refined and well-educated, having passed the provincial examination at the age of sixteen. However, he preferred business, and the Yu family didn't insist on a career in government, so they allowed him to pursue a career in business. The usually articulate Yu Jingping seemed reserved today.
Tan Tai Hong raised his glass and clinked it with his, "Mr. Yu, please!"
After the meal, Tan Taihong knew that Yu Jingping wanted to talk more with Xueying. After all, she was his lost sister since childhood. He and Yu Jingping sent Xueying back to her room and then returned to his own room, leaving the space for the brother and sister.
Not long after Mu Xiyue and Xiao Yibai returned to the room, Tan Taihong came over.
"My Lord, my sister, I hope I didn't disturb you!"
Mu Xiyue smiled bitterly, "Brother Hong, it seems that your brother-in-law doesn't think highly of you. Your profession is indeed a roadblock to your happiness."
Tan Tai Hong naturally also noticed that Yu Jingping's reaction after he said that he was a killer was somewhat resistant. No normal person would have a good impression of a killer.
"Just gloat over my misfortune and help me figure out how to restore my glorious image."
Xiao Yibai poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him. "Brother Hong, don't worry. My grandfather's family are all open-minded people. As long as my cousin is sincere to you, they won't object."
Tan Tai Hong took a sip of tea and suddenly said, "I have something to tell you two. I told Ah Xue about my origins, and I also told you about yours, my sister. I'm sorry, I didn't get your consent."
Mu Xiyue had not come when Xueying met Tan Taihong. After they met this time, Mu Xiyue and Tan Taihong became very close. It can also be said that Mu Xiyue saved Xueying because of Tan Taihong.
Xueying and Tan Taihong rode in the same carriage along the way. Xueying also asked Tan Taihong how Mu Xiyue knew each other. They did not have the same surname and were definitely not siblings, but they looked no different from siblings.
It was not convenient for Tan Tai Hong to tell others about the situation in the carriage. After all, although Feng Liu, the driver, was Xiao Yibai's personal guard, the fact that he had traveled through time could not be known to outsiders.
Later that night, when resting in the inn, Tan Tai Hong told Xue Ying about his time travel. He had originally wanted to keep it a secret from her, but he didn't know if Xue Ying would treat him as a monster and abandon him after knowing it.
Xueying was indeed surprised after hearing this, but she felt that God had been kind to her and that meeting Tan Tai Hong must have been the result of her good deeds in her previous life.
Tan Tai Hong only said that Mu Xiyue and he came from the same time and space, but he did not elaborate on what Mu Xiyue had experienced at the end of the world.
Mu Xiyue could understand why he confessed everything to Xueying. The same was true between herself and Xiao Yibai. Xiao Yibai knew that Dan Taihong was also a time traveler, so his loyalty to Mu Xiyue was extraordinary. He treated Dan Taihong sincerely as his brother-in-law.
Tan Tai Hong said, "Axue said that I didn't need to tell her family about my time travel. I also didn't want more people to know about it, so for now, only the four of us know about it."
Mu Xiyue nodded. "Well, you and sister-in-law are going to spend your lives together, so you should let her know. Brother Hong, have you ever thought about changing your career? After all, this profession is very dangerous. Sister-in-law has now left her previous life. Your wealth should be enough for you to live a rich life, right?"
Tan Tai Hong really wanted to break away from the past. "I understand what you mean. In fact, I thought about this question when you cured Axue. Axue disappeared two years ago. I mobilized the power of the Soul-Seeking Pavilion but couldn't find her whereabouts. I just lived day by day in a daze. It wasn't until I met you that I felt that life had some meaning."
These words were somewhat ambiguous, and Xiao Yibai's expression turned a little bad, even though he knew that Tan Taihong only had feelings for Mu Xiyue as a brother and a friend.
Tan Tai Hong also realized that what he said was inappropriate. He smiled apologetically at Xiao Yibai and said, "Don't misunderstand me, Your Highness. I have no intentions towards Xiyue. Ever since Ah Xue disappeared, I felt that life was meaningless. Perhaps it's because Xiyue is like me, and having someone like her has made me feel a sense of belonging here again."
This was the first time Mu Xiyue heard Tan Tai Hong call her name seriously. Now thinking about it, when Tan Tai Hong appeared in front of her that day, when she knew that Tan Tai Hong had also traveled through time, she probably had the sense of belonging he mentioned in her heart, so she easily classified Tan Tai Hong as a friend.
Tan Tai Hong continued, "Before I came here, I had already told Xiao Liu that all matters within the Soul-Devouring Pavilion would be handed over to him. Although the Soul-Devouring Pavilion's members are all assassins, in my opinion, none of them are unforgivable. In the seven or so years I've been here, nearly eight, any Soul-Devouring Pavilion assassins who are willing to return to a normal life have already settled down in Luofeng City, and half of them have already started families."
Mu Xiyue knew this. Most of the killers who were still taking orders from the Soul-Seeking Pavilion were bachelors.
"Xiao Liu has been by my side since he was a child. His abilities are enough to support the Soul-Drawing Pavilion. I can't selfishly disband the Soul-Drawing Pavilion, so I'll hand it over to Xiao Liu from now on. In addition to my previous savings, I own two shops in Luo Feng. Although the profit isn't much, it's enough for me to live on."
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