Inside the study!
"Master, what are your plans for Niu Gen?"
"These two brothers, they've both ended up in this situation because of a woman!"
"Escort Niu Gen to the Dali Temple. According to the law of the land, for insulting his elder brother's wife, he shall receive twenty strokes of the rod and be imprisoned for three years. As for the charge of disregarding human life by believing others, it cannot be established for now!"
"Yes, Master!" Hong Fu knew that Niu Gen's punishment was lenient. Although the charge of disregarding human life couldn't be established, he was involved in murder. The Master was giving him a chance to reform!
"Privately investigate and find out which powerful family in the capital has a steward named Wei."
"Yes, I will do as you bid!"
Qin Yun stood up and approached Hong Fu. "The spy has been found. All you need to do is to track down that steward Wei in the capital! The refugees outside the city are being managed by the stewards of the manor. Xiao Ju will accompany me out of the capital shortly!"
"Master, I'll accompany you!"
"Have you forgotten the task I just assigned you?" Qin Yun retorted.
Hong Fu lowered her head. "I dare not forget, I just wish to stay by Master's side at all times to protect your safety!"
"Qingshan has gone to the three small towns. I will rendezvous with him there. My safety will be protected by him. You only need to stay in the capital and complete the task I've given you!"
"Yes, I will obey Master's words!"
Qin Yun nodded!
Then, he went to the main house and had Xiao Ju pack their belongings.
Before it got dark, the two quickly boarded the carriage, calling two skilled martial arts attendants along with them, and then began a long journey!
Inside the Imperial Palace!
The moment Qin Yun left the capital, Xie Qianmo received the news.
That brat didn't even come to see him before leaving.
Truly heartless!
Looking at Leng Feng and Leng Ye before him,
Xie Qianmo threw the letter in his hand to Leng Feng.
"Give this letter to her after she returns to the capital!"
"Yes, Master!"
"Was anyone protecting her when she left?" Xie Qianmo was still worried about Qin Yun!
"Qin Zhuangyuan has two skilled martial arts attendants and a maid accompanying him!"
Xie Qianmo slightly knitted his brows. "What about Qingshan and Hong Fu?"
"Hong Fu was left in the capital to investigate the identity of Steward Wei. Qingshan has already gone to Furong Town, Qingshui Town, and Su Yun Town to investigate the truth of the matter!"
Xie Qianmo was somewhat speechless. "This boy is quite adept at using people!"
"Send two people to follow and protect them. Don't let anything go wrong!" Xie Qianmo closed the memorial. He had no interest in looking at this thing anymore.
"You two may leave!"
"Yes, Master!" Leng Ye slowly stood up.
He glanced at Leng Feng beside him and saw that he was still in the same spot. Leng Ye understood immediately. Without saying anything, he turned and left.
Xie Qianmo was also curious. Why was Leng Feng... so quiet today?
Does this boy have something on his mind?
"Speak, what is it?"
"Master, this subordinate has taken a liking to an embroideress and wishes to request that Master bestow her upon me!" Leng Feng said his request in one breath.
"Does that embroideress fancy you?"
Fancy him?
He really couldn't tell about this.
However, as long as he fancied her, that was enough for this matter!
"This subordinate does not know, but this subordinate knows that I fancy her. I haven't seen that girl for several days recently, and this subordinate misses her dearly!"
Xie Qianmo smiled with a curve of his lips.
This boy was forthright and loved to speak his affections aloud.
This was the first time he... had ever requested a woman to be bestowed upon him!
"The embroideress's status is naturally not worthy of you. If you are insistent, I can bestow her upon you, but...!"
Xie Qianmo spoke halfway, and Leng Feng quickly kowtowed in thanks. "Thank you, Master, thank you, Master!"
Xie Qianmo twitched the corner of his mouth!
Is this boy serious?
Has he truly fallen for a mere embroideress?
"I haven't finished speaking yet! Why are you so impatient?"
"This subordinate knows his mistake. Please, Master, speak!"
"Summon that embroideress here. I want to ask her opinion. If she agrees, I will bestow her upon you!"
Xie Qianmo pondered. "According to the embroideress's status, she can be a concubine. What are your thoughts?"
Leng Feng squinted and smiled. "This subordinate thinks so too. It's fine for that girl to be a concubine!"
After all, as long as he liked her, her status wouldn't matter.
He had no intention of marrying any other woman!
That girl was good and pleased him greatly. As long as she was willing, he would treat her well!
"Very well! Go and summon that embroideress. I want to see what kind of woman has captured your heart!"
Leng Feng smiled. "This subordinate will go find her now!"
Outside the embroidery room courtyard!
Leng Feng swaggered towards the embroidery courtyard.
He couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Guard Leng, what wind blows you here today?" Aunt Fang of the embroidery room saw Leng Feng approaching and quickly rose to greet him!
"Aunt Fang? You're here today too?"
Aunt Fang smiled. "Guard Leng, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Is Qingqing here? Have her come out to see me!"
Aunt Fang smiled apologetically. "Qingqing will arrive later today!"
Leng Feng was unhappy. "She hasn't come?"
Seeing Leng Feng frown, Aunt Fang quickly replied, "She will be coming. Yesterday she told me something had come up at home, so she'll be arriving late today. May I ask why Guard Leng is looking for Qingqing?"
"Perhaps Guard Leng could go back and wait? When Qingqing arrives, I'll have her see you?"
Leng Feng waved his hand. "No need. I'll personally wait for her at the main gate!"
Without waiting for Aunt Fang to speak, Leng Feng turned and left.
At this moment, the embroideresses inside the embroidery room began to whisper amongst themselves.
"That person just now was Guard Leng. He's extremely handsome!"
"Why is Guard Leng looking for Qingqing? Did you hear that? Guard Leng even said he'd wait for Qingqing at the main gate!"
"Who knows! And why is Guard Leng looking for a young girl?"
"In my opinion, Qingqing must have offended Guard Leng. Didn't you see Guard Leng's expression just now? It wasn't good!"
Aunt Fang walked in and said sternly!
"Stop gossiping about others. Who is Guard Leng? He is the Emperor's personal guard. Is he someone you can discuss?"
The embroideresses wisely shut their mouths and lowered their heads.
Leng Feng strode to the entrance of the embroidery courtyard, thinking Qingqing would be here a while later!
Unexpectedly!
As soon as he reached the entrance, Qingqing arrived!
"Hey, you little girl, why are you so late today? Have you no manners?"
Leng Feng suddenly appeared before Qingqing, startling her.
"Guard Leng, why is it you again?" Qingqing slightly knitted her brows. Why was this person always lingering around?
"How dare you speak to me like that! Do you still want to work as an embroideress?" Leng Feng scolded in an imposing manner!
Threatened by Leng Feng like this, Qingqing lowered her head and said nothing.
"I'm asking you a question, why aren't you speaking?"
"Your servant is just a humble embroideress. Please, Guard Leng, be lenient!"
Seeing Qingqing's distress, Leng Feng also felt uncomfortable.
"Alright, you come with me!" Leng Feng grabbed Qingqing's small hand and headed towards Xie Qianmo's imperial study!
Qingqing was somewhat bewildered. "Guard Leng, where are you taking me?"