Ling Mohan’s face was ashen, a flame ignited in his eyes, his tightly pursed lips betraying the man’s extreme suppressed anger.
His thin lips parted, the words he uttered were icy, devoid of warmth, "Wife, are you still a top courtesan from a pleasure house?"
Feng Jin was so startled she became incoherent, "Yes... no..."
Having long forgotten how to explain, Feng Jin stammered and failed to clarify.
"Is it, or is it not!" Ling Mohan asked through gritted teeth, his voice low.
"Of course not," Feng Jin suddenly mustered her courage and directly refused.
Ling Mohan's expression gradually softened, but he leaned in and warned Feng Jin, "If my wife dares to step foot into a pleasure house, I will tear it down."
Feng Jin couldn't help but be intimidated by his demeanor. She nodded numbly.
"Such a good girl." Ling Mohan was very pleased with Feng Jin's reaction at the moment and reached out to stroke her hair.
Feng Jin, regaining her senses, realized she had been scared by his few words. She immediately felt she had lost face, slapped away the man's hand, and cleared her throat to cover her embarrassment, "I'm hungry, let's go eat first."
With that, she stood up and walked out first.
Feng Jin walked straight ahead without looking back. Hearing the familiar footsteps behind her, she immediately quickened her pace.
As soon as she stepped into the hall, Feng Jin's smile froze on her face when she saw everything before her.
"Why are you here?" Feng Jin's voice, filled with confusion and slightly raised, echoed throughout the hall.
Gu Beichen’s hand holding the wine cup paused slightly, his brow furrowed, and he said impatiently, "Can't you see I'm eating? Making such a racket, is this the hospitality of your Ling Manor?"
His demeanor suggested he was the master.
Feng Jin rolled her eyes, snatched the exquisite wine cup from Gu Beichen's hand, and slammed it heavily on the table. Her tone was unfriendly, "I'm sorry, my Ling Manor cannot entertain esteemed guests like you. Come, escort Duke Gu out."
If she found out who let Gu Beichen in, she would skin them alive.
The servants were immediately in a difficult position; they couldn't afford to offend either of them!
Seeing that no one moved for a long time, Feng Jin's face fell instantly, and she said angrily, "Didn't you hear me? It's best to know your place. You are signed, bound servants of the Ling family, subject to the master's disposal."
Immediately, a group of servants walked towards Gu Beichen. Their formation directly lifted Gu Beichen and was about to escort him out.
"You dog servants, have you lost your minds? I am the Crown Prince of Zhennan, how dare you disrespect me!"
Gu Beichen panicked, trying to use his status to suppress them, but it was to no avail.
"Your Highness, please forgive us. We are merely acting on our master's orders." They were truly in a difficult spot; one wrong move could draw the fire onto themselves.
"Stop, let Duke Gu down."
Ling Mohan arrived at the hall and witnessed this farce, looking annoyed. Without a doubt, it was Feng Jin's doing again.
Gu Beichen, now set down, tidied his clothes, his gaze towards Feng Jin filled with anger and ill will. If not for considering his status, he would have already started a big argument with Feng Jin.
Feng Jin glared back without yielding, she had never lost when it came to a staring contest.
"That's enough from both of you, sit down and eat!"
Ling Mohan, caught between them, sensed the unspoken conflict in their gazes and said to them in a deep voice.
Feng Jin sat down directly, picked up her chopsticks, and ate with relish. She would definitely not go against her own stomach.
"This Crown Prince will absolutely not eat with her."
"Go straight ahead, then turn left, don't let the door hit you on the way out," Feng Jin gestured invitingly.
"You want me to leave? I will not leave, and I will definitely anger you, this ugly, poisonous, ugly woman."
Gu Beichen put on a scoundrel's demeanor, pulled out a chair, and sat opposite Feng Jin.
Unexpectedly, a wine cup flew from his right and smashed directly onto his arm. Gu Beichen cried out in pain, clutching his arm tightly.
"Are you crazy!" Gu Beichen shouted angrily, his eyes blazing as he glared at the perpetrator.
Ling Mohan indifferently picked up his teacup and took a sip, warning lightly, "Next time you dare to spout nonsense, what I throw will not be just a cup. If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all."
His casual tone made Gu Beichen shiver instantly. He mumbled, "You have eyes only for your partner and no humanity, forgetting friendship for affection. I really chose my friends poorly."
In such a short time, he was completely captivated by Feng Jin, even willing to harm a long-time friend. Truly hateful!
He had waited all night, only to be bitten all over by mosquitoes and suffer such a fate. Instantly, flames surged in Gu Beichen's chest.
Looking at the table full of delicacies, he suddenly lost his appetite.
In contrast, Feng Jin was the opposite, with a great appetite. She cleared the table of all the dishes.
Ling Mohan, on the other hand, was happily serving Feng Jin food.
They looked like a loving couple.
This scene, seen by Gu Beichen, a single man, only felt jarring and infuriating. He fanned himself with his fan, a knot of anger tightening in his chest, feeling utterly displeased.
After eating her fill, Feng Jin let out a satisfied burp, patting her slightly round belly. It felt so good to be full!
"Duke Gu, aren't you going to eat more?" Feng Jin deliberately provoked him.
"No, the food at your Ling Manor is too poor, this Crown Prince has no appetite, especially for ugly people, who have no appetite," Gu Beichen retorted sarcastically, determined not to lose in terms of spirit.
This time, before Feng Jin could speak, Ling Mohan's steady voice sounded, "Since you have no appetite, there's no need to force yourself to stay. Lu Shi, see our guest out."
Gu Beichen instantly turned to stone, his face changing like a palette.
Feng Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter. Ling Mohan's retort was simply brilliant and truly admirable.
"Ling Mohan, you..." Gu Beichen pointed his finger at the nonchalant man, his entire being about to erupt in smoke from anger.
He was being foolish, why did he have to come here? This was just asking for trouble.
"You two, husband and wife, are in cahoots, neither of you is good."
"We call this the husband sings and the wife follows, this is affection. What would you, a single dog, understand? If you keep barking nonsense, I'll kick you out."
She paused, then Feng Jin continued, "If Duke Gu is lonely all night by himself, I don't mind working hard to find you a companion, after all, Duke Gu's charm... it is truly..."