CHAPTER 189: CHAPTER 144: THE START OF AUTUMN PLANTING (5K)

"Inside the carriage is Aiden Morrison Manor Lord, wanting to see Jonas Frank Manor Lord."

A burly middle-aged man squeezed his horse’s belly, and the horse beneath him immediately moved forward.

Heading towards the group that had prepared their defensive formation.

Once they saw the middle-aged man had only one eye, with nothing in his other socket.

The group of followers instantly became tense.

The one-eyed man came to the front of the carriage and looked inside through the curtain.

Upon seeing Aiden, he pulled the reins and started to speak as he headed back, "You are not guests invited by Master Jonas, leave immediately!"

Ackman was just about to speak when Aiden’s voice rose from inside the carriage.

"Tell Jonas, I have a big deal to discuss with him."

The one-eyed man turned his head and looked back again, seemingly pondering something.

A moment later.

The one-eyed man spoke, "You may enter, but your dogs... must stay outside!"

Hearing the words of the one-eyed man, Ackman’s eyes widened instantly, and he even gripped the hilt of his longsword tightly.

Indeed, he was Aiden’s dog, but he could not allow an outsider to make comments!

Aiden’s voice rang out again, "Alright, but I want to bring my Chief Attendant inside."

The one-eyed man’s gaze instantly fell on Ackman.

His single-eyed gaze was full of disdain.

"Fine."

Led by more than a dozen guards in front, Aiden’s carriage and Ackman entered Jonas’s territory.

The rest of the followers were left outside the territory.

Peasants working the fields glanced curiously, then immediately lowered their heads, not daring to make any eye contact.

Almost an hour later.

A multi-story mansion appeared in Ackman’s sight.

Despite the night having fallen.

Candles burning within the mansion illuminated it brightly.

The soft yellow light spilled out from the windows...

A few minutes later.

The group arrived at the mansion’s front door, where several followers promptly stepped forward to take hold of the horses and carriage.

Ackman dismounted, came to the side of the carriage, and assisted Aiden in getting off.

The one-eyed man glanced inside the carriage, his voice cold, "I will go and seek the master’s permission, wait here."

Hearing the one-eyed man’s unfriendly tone, Aiden couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

But he remained silent.

A moment later.

The one-eyed man returned and stared directly at Aiden, "You can go in, but you must surrender your weapons!"

Ackman’s expression shifted, and he quickly looked at Aiden.

Without weapons, they would be powerless, at the mercy of their opponent.

Aiden responded, "Very well."

With that, Aiden turned to Ackman.

Ackman unwillingly surrendered the longsword at his waist.

Led by the one-eyed man, Aiden and Ackman entered the mansion.

Ackman surveyed the surroundings.

On either side of the wool carpet laid in the corridor were oil lamp posts made from bronze.

The light illuminating the entire mansion came from these lamp posts.

The mansion seemed to be nearing dinnertime; maids and cooks were busy preparing and serving various dishes.

In front of some important iron doors, stood two guards, watching over them.

Odd patterns were carved on some walls and stone pillars, along with tapestries embroidered with beautiful designs hanging on them!

Compared to Master Aiden’s mansion, Jonas Manor Lord’s mansion was indeed more luxurious and grand.

Led by the one-eyed man, Aiden and Ackman arrived at a double-doored chamber.

Two guards were stationed at the entrance.

The one-eyed man knocked on the door and said, "Master, Aiden is here."

A somewhat weak voice came from behind the door, "Let him in."

"Yes," the one-eyed man said, looking at Aiden, "Only you can go in."

Aiden didn’t hesitate, "I understand, Ackman, stay at the door."

Upon hearing this, the one-eyed man pushed open one door and led Aiden inside.

In the next moment.

The door closed tightly.

Leaving only Ackman standing at the door waiting.

He wanted to listen, but the cold stares of the two guards watched him closely.

Ackman decided to give up.

Time passed by quickly.

Ackman paced back and forth in boredom at the door.

No one knew how long it had been.

The tightly closed door suddenly opened.

Aiden’s bloated body squeezed out from one of the doors.

Ackman quickly stepped forward to Aiden’s side, just about to speak.

Aiden’s deep voice sounded, "Return."

Ackman could sense Aiden’s tone carried suppressed anger.

He said nothing and followed closely behind Aiden, heading downstairs swiftly.

Descending the stairs, passing through the corridor, they quickly reached outside the mansion.

Helping Aiden onto the carriage, Ackman snatched his longsword back from the guard at the door.

He spoke to the coachman, "Return."

The coachman quickly drove the carriage, retracing their route.

Inside the carriage.

Seeing the bodies of the maids before him, Aiden moved his hands, placing them on the heads of the two maids.

Using force, the heads of the two maids were pressed directly against his abdomen.