The King of the Northern Territory, upon hearing that Jiang Yu Li wanted to go out, couldn't help but ask who had sent the invitation.
Jiang Yu Li stammered and was unwilling to reveal the sender. Seeing this, the King of the Northern Territory had some suspicions. He asked Xiao Huan and learned that the invitation was from the Yan Mansion.
The King of the Northern Territory was very angry. As Jiang Yu Li was preparing to leave the mansion, he ordered people to stop her.
No matter how much Jiang Yu Li pleaded, she was unable to leave the mansion. She had no choice but to return to confront the King of the Northern Territory.
In the study, the King of the Northern Territory looked at Jiang Yu Li and said coldly, "You want to go out?"
Jiang Yu Li nodded, "Yes, a close friend from my chambers invited me out for tea."
The King of the Northern Territory looked at the person still lying to him and suddenly threw the teacup in his hand. The teacup shattered on the floor, causing Jiang Yu Li to retreat repeatedly. She looked at the King of the Northern Territory with a hint of fear. This was the first time he had ever lost his temper with her.
"Bro... Brother..."
"Did you ever consider me your brother?" the King of the Northern Territory asked coldly.
Jiang Yu Li trembled, "Brother, I don't understand what you're saying."
The King of the Northern Territory let out a soft huff, "Who in the Yan Mansion is your close friend from your chambers?"
Jiang Yu Li trembled, but instinctively argued, "Brother, you're mistaken, how could it be someone from the Yan Mansion?"
"Not from there?" the King of the Northern Territory asked.
Jiang Yu Li shook her head, "No."
The King of the Northern Territory sneered, "In that case, Xiao Huan has lied, and deceiving this King is a capital offense. Someone, bring Xiao Huan and have her beaten to death."
"Brother, what are you doing? Xiao Huan is my maid," Jiang Yu Li exclaimed in shock.
"One who lies to deceive their master deserves to die," the King of the Northern Territory said coldly.
"Miss, save this servant, save me..." Xiao Huan struggled, crying out to Jiang Yu Li for help.
"Brother, let Xiao Huan go," Jiang Yu Li said angrily.
"She lied to this King, she should not be spared," the King of the Northern Territory said coldly.
"She didn't lie..." Jiang Yu Li growled.
The King of the Northern Territory's gaze was icy. After a long moment, he said, "So, it is Yu Li who has deceived this King?"
Jiang Yu Li bit her lower lip and said, "Now that you know, release Xiao Huan."
The King of the Northern Territory waved his hand, and Xiao Huan was released. Xiao Huan then clung to Jiang Yu Li's leg, weeping.
"Yu Li, you've lied to your brother," the King of the Northern Territory said slowly.
Jiang Yu Li lowered her gaze and said, "If I had told you it was an invitation from the Yan Mansion, would you still have let me go?"
"No," the King of the Northern Territory replied.
Jiang Yu Li bit her lower lip, then raised her head, "Brother, I know you are suspicious of the Yan Mansion, but I don't think Young Master Yan would do anything."
"Wouldn't? Yu Li, you think too simply. For today's matters, do not concern yourself." The King of the Northern Territory stood up to leave. "Brother, what exactly are you planning to do?" Jiang Yu Li chased after him.
"You don't need to think about this. Just stay in the mansion," the King of the Northern Territory said, flicking his sleeve as he left.
Jiang Yu Li watched the King of the Northern Territory's retreating back, biting her lower lip. She hurried back to her room, wrote a letter, and handed it to Xiao Huan, saying, "Secretly give this to a servant at the Yan Mansion."
Xiao Huan, who had just been terrified, now saw her mistress still asking her to go to the Yan Mansion and shook her head in fear, "Miss, please spare Xiao Huan. Just now, I almost never saw Miss again."
"Xiao Huan, you must remember, you have me, and without me, you cannot survive," Jiang Yu Li said with a stern face.
Xiao Huan bit her lower lip. Although unwilling, Jiang Yu Li was not wrong. "Then... then this servant will go..."
Jiang Yu Li nodded, "Go and come back quickly. This time, Brother will not be paying attention here."
Xiao Huan took the letter and left.
As Jiang Yu Li had guessed, the King of the Northern Territory had no time to pay attention to her. Instead, he went to Mr. Feng's room to discuss countermeasures.
Hearing voices from inside the room, he frowned, thinking about how energetic this Mr. Feng truly was. Since asking for several maids to attend to him, how many days had it been now?
He coughed lightly. Moments later, the door opened, and Mr. Feng emerged, his face flushed with vigor. He didn't intend to look inside, but right at the doorway lay a maid with exposed fair skin, motionless on the ground.
Mr. Feng came to his senses, closed the door, and said refreshed, "Your Highness, did you seek this old man for something?"
"Mr. Feng, although this King knows you have good stamina, if it continues like this, be careful not to overexert yourself."
Mr. Feng heard this and laughed heartily, "Your Highness worries too much. This old man knows his body well and will not overexert himself."
The King of the Northern Territory said no more and walked towards the stone chairs in the courtyard. As he sat down, he said, "The Yan Mansion sent an invitation to Yu Li. What are your thoughts on this matter, Mr. Feng?"
Jiang Yu Li? Mr. Feng remembered this was the King of the Northern Territory's sister. That young girl was so soft and gentle; she must be quite pleasing, but it was a pity she belonged to the King of the Northern Territory, and he dared not act rashly.
"Mr. Feng, what do you think?" the King of the Northern Territory prompted again when Mr. Feng remained silent.
Mr. Feng returned to his senses and said, "Your Highness, this old man believes that the other party did not genuinely invite Miss Jiang."
The King of the Northern Territory's eyebrows rose, "On what basis does Mr. Feng say this?"
"This old man has heard that Young Master Yan has rejected Miss Jiang multiple times. Would such a person invite Miss Jiang one day?" Mr. Feng asked.
The King of the Northern Territory nodded, "Mr. Feng thinks the same as this King. This King also thought so."
"Then, according to Mr. Feng's suggestion, what should be done?"
Mr. Feng's eyes flickered and he said, "Does Your Highness still wish to catch them all in one net?"
The King of the Northern Territory nodded, "Naturally."
"Then let this old man go. This old man will surely provide Your Highness with a satisfactory explanation, but I will still need Your Highness to do one thing," Mr. Feng said.
"What is it?" the King of the Northern Territory asked.
"Invite Yan Jin Chao to the King's Mansion and stall him," Mr. Feng requested.
The King of the Northern Territory nodded, "Very well, this King understands. This King awaits Mr. Feng's triumphant return."
With that, the King of the Northern Territory picked up his tea and said, "This King offers tea in place of wine. When Mr. Feng returns, this King will host you with wine."
Mr. Feng drank the tea in one gulp and left.
The King of the Northern Territory immediately sent someone to invite Yan Jin Chao.
Upon receiving the invitation from the King of the Northern Territory, Yan Jin Chao sought out Wen Yu Xi to discuss it. Wen Yu Xi looked at Yan Jin Chao and said, "If you trust me, I will go to the King of the Northern Territory's Mansion in your stead."
Yan Jin Chao blinked in surprise, "You?"
Wen Yu Xi replied, "Yes. The King of the Northern Territory is inviting you now, and I believe he intends to keep you there to make a move on Ah Ning.
"What exactly did you do?" Yan Jin Chao now understood some of the implications.
Wen Yu Xi said, "Ah Ning wants to kill Mr. Feng, and it's happening today."
Yan Jin Chao frowned, "Alright, I agree. You go to the King of the Northern Territory's Mansion for me."
Wen Yu Xi asked, "Give me the clothes you usually wear."
Yan Jin Chao ordered a servant to fetch the clothes. Wen Yu Xi suddenly said, "Does Jiang Yu Li have deep feelings for you?"
Yan Jin Chao did not answer his question, but Wen Yu Xi understood.
This makes things easier, Wen Yu Xi thought.