Chu Chenyi merely nodded slightly, paying no mind to Fan Shun.
"Lord Fan, this General has important matters to discuss with His Highness. You may return first."
"Then this subordinate shall take his leave. Should Your Highness require anything, please do not hesitate to command this subordinate."
Fan Shun offered a few more fawning words before dragging his corpulent body away.
"This person can be a city guard? When the enemy attacks, he won't even be able to get on a horse."
Chu Chenyi's voice was filled with contempt. He truly doubted if a horse could even carry Fan Shun's weight.
Ling Mohan shook his head, indicating he knew nothing. He wasn't sure if Fan Shun could mount a horse, but he knew Fan Shun's life was about to be forfeit.
"Go to the post station first."
Fan Shun had eyes and ears all over Cloud City. Only the people at the post station had been completely cleared out by him. The interior and exterior were guarded by black-armored soldiers, making it the safest place.
...
"When did he arrive?" Feng Jin asked the man beside him, looking at Chu Chenyi, who was heartily devouring his meal, with a gloomy expression.
"Arrived today."
Ling Mohan's tone was indifferent, his attention focused on the porridge in his bowl.
"The way you're looking at this King will seriously affect my appetite," Chu Chenyi said with dissatisfaction. Anyone would find it difficult to eat while being stared at.
"You still can't eat..." Feng Jin rolled her eyes and kindly reminded him, "You've eaten this fish down to its tail, this chicken is half gone, and this roast lamb..."
Of the entire table of dishes, Chu Chenyi had eaten a full half by himself. This was what he called not being able to eat and having no appetite.
If he had no appetite, then she would have anorexia.
"That's because I was worried about your safety, traveling day and night without eating or drinking. I did all this for you. Now, you're looking at me askance for eating some of your food. You've truly broken my heart."
Feng Jin's skin crawled from his words, and she shivered. She quickly waved her hand, "Alright, just shut your mouth!"
If he continued speaking, she would truly be disgusted to death by Chu Chenyi.
"Tell me what you want to eat, and consider it repayment for your kindness in saving me from afar."
She didn't want to owe favors, especially to Chu Chenyi. If he caught hold of it, he would never stop using it to threaten her.
"If you calculate and plot against me less in the future, I'll be immensely grateful."
He dared not let Feng Jin repay him. As long as she could show some leniency and kindness in the future and give fewer foolish ideas to Lin Yuwei, he would be eternally grateful.
"You speak so unfairly. When have I ever plotted against you? I believe in honesty in all my dealings. I would absolutely never do something like deliberately playing dirty tricks behind someone's back."
Feng Jin thought about it carefully and couldn't recall ever plotting against Chu Chenyi. She truly didn't know that Chu Chenyi's misunderstanding of her ran so deep.
"If it weren't for you, Lin Yuwei wouldn't be constantly arguing with me and still refusing to return to the King's manor!"
Speaking of this, Chu Chenyi was filled with anger. It was all due to Feng Jin instigating Lin Yuwei from behind. Otherwise, given Lin Yuwei's temperament, she would never have reached this point.
He had humbly visited the Marquis of Pingyang's manor several times, and in the end, he had just stayed there, still being refused entry.
He didn't know why Lin Yuwei's resolve was so firm this time; she was completely unyielding, leaving him utterly helpless.
Upon receiving Ling Mohan's pigeon message, he had rushed to Cloud City with his troops, not even having time to bid farewell to Lin Yuwei, merely sending a servant to inform her.
He already had a premonition that once he returned to the capital, Lin Yuwei would use this matter as an excuse to be at odds with him for a few days.
It was only with Feng Jin supporting her from behind that Lin Yuwei dared to openly oppose him.
"If she's arguing with you, it must be because of you. You should reflect on what you've done wrong, instead of blaming others and, even worse, accusing me of instigating her."
Feng Jin said indignantly. Although she had offered many constructive suggestions in this matter, there was no instigation involved. Chu Chenyi was constantly talking nonsense and always thinking of smearing her reputation, which was truly too much.
However, considering Chu Chenyi's haste in rushing to Cloud City to rescue them this time, she could offer him a small piece of advice.
"Actually, it's not impossible for you to make Lin Yuwei willingly return to the King's manor with you."
"Speak, what method!"
Chu Chenyi immediately became energetic, asking with a hint of excitement.
"Come closer and whisper."
Then, Chu Chenyi obediently leaned his ear over.
Feng Jin whispered a few words and then stood up, "Do you understand?"
"Are you sure it will work?"
"Naturally, it will work. Girls, after all, have these little thoughts. If you grasp them, everything will be alright."
As a woman herself, she naturally knew what women truly thought and wanted.
If one could grasp their psychology, it was easy to control them.
"As long as you do as I say, I guarantee Lin Yuwei will forgive you!"
Feng Jin said confidently. These small matters were within her capabilities. Since she had the ability to persuade Lin Yuwei to divorce Chu Chenyi, she naturally had a way to persuade them to reconcile.
"You said it yourself. After returning to the capital, you will persuade Lin Yuwei to return to the King's manor with me."
Fearing that Feng Jin might go back on her word, Chu Chenyi repeated it with unease.
"Don't worry!" Feng Jin reached out and patted his shoulder, telling him to rest assured.
"It's time to deal with Fan Shun!"
Ling Mohan's extremely cold voice interrupted their conversation.
He had tolerated Fan Shun for many days. If Chu Chenyi's troops had not arrived promptly, his own meager dozens of men would have been no match for Fan Shun's large army, and he would have dealt with Fan Shun long ago.
"How do you plan to deal with Fan Shun? I want to see too."
Feng Jin had been confined in the post station for several days without going out. Today, she was determined to go out with them.
She wanted to see Fan Shun's fate and might even be able to help.
"You're a woman, why aren't you staying in your room and always wanting to go out..."
"Let's go!"
Before Chu Chenyi could finish speaking, Ling Mohan behind him immediately agreed.
"Good!" Feng Jin smiled and nodded in agreement. As she passed Chu Chenyi, she gave him a provocative glance before stepping forward to link her arm with Ling Mohan's. This was her greatest support, and she had to hold on tightly lest he slip away.