Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Chen Xin and her two companions stayed in Jiang Yu's territory for nearly half a month. As Lin Yi returned to his post after his vacation, Jiang Yu also prepared all the necessary materials and prepared to return to the royal city to report on his duties.

Lin Yi couldn't accompany her due to work, so Fan Qingyin also organized her affairs and arranged everything in advance in an orderly manner, planning to accompany Jiang Yu to the royal city. This trip would probably take about a month.

That's why the Jiang family had previously sent a letter urging Jiang Yu to participate in this year's partner selection event; they had foreseen this situation. Where else would a lord's entire family leave their territory, especially for such a considerable period? This was certainly not what the Empire wanted to see.

However, Jiang Yu's attitude was firm; the deadline for submitting materials for the partner selection conference had already passed. Although they had known the result for a long time, the final resolution still put Fan Qingyin and Lin Yi's minds at ease.

Lin Yi, in particular, seemed to bloom with radiance at the moment the deadline arrived. In the past, when leaving the manor for the camp, he would have a gloomy face and rarely smiled. This time, although he was still reluctant to leave, he was able to show a smile, which was already very rare.

With Lin Yi on vacation at home, the relationship between the two has greatly improved. Jiang Yu has completely accepted Lin Yi, and Lin Yi practically lives in her room.

To Jiang Yu's surprise, Lin Yiyuan was more patient than she had imagined. He was like a ferocious beast lurking in the water, initially appearing menacingly, then retreating back into the pool, patiently observing her, tempting her to take the next step—to escape or to test the waters. No one knew when he would launch his attack.

The seemingly rough and careless general actually possessed a keen and shrewd mind. What he wanted was unwavering enthusiasm, not forced obedience and subservience.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to pick this fruit that was so irresistibly tempting to him.

Fan Qingyin also consciously gave up space for the two of them to be together. He could understand that Lin Yi and Jiang Yu were often apart, and that it had been a long time since Lin Yi had finally won a place in Jiang Yu's heart. He was also willing to give up more opportunities when he was at home.

Lin Yi didn't completely take it all for granted; he would occasionally return to his own room to spend the night.

Although neither the divine messenger nor the general explicitly stated it, they had already reached a kind of harmonious alliance.

——?——?——

He did not announce his departure from the territory widely, but many familiar nobles still came to see him off.

The person who came from the Wilman family was actually Lanny's father.

The tall, robust man had gray hair and looked more weathered than when we last met. He appeared silent, standing at the back of the crowd, gazing earnestly at Jiang Yu and his group.

Jiang Yu didn't try to hide anything. Having avoided the Wilman family for so long, she had some things she wanted to know. So she went straight to Wilman.

Everyone present was shrewd. Although the lord had suppressed the matter, they had all sensed something unusual and had their own guesses.

Otherwise, given that Lanny took over as head of the family so soon after returning home seriously injured, there's no reason why the lord would have given him such a long time of neglect, and why the Wilman family would have swallowed this cold shoulder without taking any action. This is completely unlike the usual style of the scheming Mrs. Wilman.

Something must have happened.

Lady Wilman and Lord Jiangyu were once so close, yet she didn't even come to see him off when he returned to the capital to report on his duties.

Then what happened must have been something serious.

However, judging from the lord's attitude, everyone smiled and moved a little further away, giving the lord space to speak. Fan Qingyin's gaze darkened slightly, and she also led her guests to move away a bit.

"Mr. Wilman, it's been a long time. How are you?" Upon seeing Jiang Yu approach, Wilman bowed deeply. He had assumed the lord had long since grown disgusted with them, and that his wife hadn't dared to appear on this occasion for fear of incurring the lord's and the divine messenger's wrath. He never expected her to come to him so specifically.

"Thanks to your grace, Lord, all is well." Wilman was somewhat at a loss. He hadn't expected to speak with the lord and hadn't prepared in advance. He had only come to see him off out of gratitude.

"How is Lanny's recovery going?" Jiang Yu asked directly, voicing her concern. After that incident, she hadn't specifically informed anyone, so naturally, no one would bring news about Lanny to her desk anymore.

"Thank you so much. He has regained consciousness and is slowly recovering." Wilman's eyes welled up with tears when he mentioned Lanny. When the boy returned, he was covered in wounds and had been unconscious for many days before waking up. Even so, Wilman knew in his heart that if it weren't for the lord's wishes, Lanny might not have come back.

“Thank you for sparing his life. I am not speaking for the family, but only for myself and for Lanny’s father. Thank you so much. If there is anything I can do for you, I will go through fire and water, even at the cost of my life.” Wilman bowed deeply.

"Please don't say that. I only regret that I didn't notice in time and stop him." Jiang Yu felt a little better after hearing the news that Lanni was getting better. Seeing Lanni's father's attitude, she was also somewhat moved.

"I am also very grateful that the divine messenger specially sent the talisman for peace and protection. He doesn't hold a grudge against Lanny for what he did. He is truly a respectable divine messenger. Not only is he powerful, but he is also loving and magnanimous."

Wilman was genuinely grateful. He knew, of course, that his son's recklessness was partly due to the envoy's indulgence. He had previously thought the envoy was merely disdainful and would be pleased with Lanny's failure, but he never expected that the envoy would send someone to deliver something life-saving afterward.

Jiang Yu was somewhat surprised, and even glanced back at Fan Qingyin. He was in front of the carriage, talking with Chen Xin and the others while finalizing the relevant details.

He was always so thoughtful; he never even told her he'd done so much extra. He knew she was worried about Lanny, so even though he felt disgusted and resentful of what Lanny had done, he still made the talisman and sent it to her as she wished.

She wanted to hug him; he truly was the best in the world.

"Mr. Wilman, please tell Lanny that he will always be the best assistant and friend in my memory. Please ask him to take good care of his health, cheer up, and continue to carry on the glory of the Wilman family."

"Please also convey to Mrs. Wilman that Wilman remains a pillar of the pearl-collecting families in the county. Please continue to stand by my side. We share the same fate, and we share the same fate. Only when your families are stable and prosperous can Hollandpool continue to shine."

Wilman began to understand why his son was willing to risk his life for even the slightest possibility. He had been so close to that bright moon, as if he could reach out and touch it if he had just the courage. How could Lanny possibly resist?

He didn't speak again, but simply raised his hand and made a gesture unique to pearl divers. It was a gesture by which pearl divers would appease the heavens when a rare treasure was born, and it was also the highest level of etiquette among pearl divers.