Chu Qing anxiously followed Feng Jin, trying to dissuade her and glancing around to see if anyone was watching.
Feng Jin had no time to attend to Chu Qing. She quickened her pace and soon arrived at the destination.
"Greetings, Young Madam..."
"Open the door!"
Before they could finish their words, Feng Jin angrily commanded, urging them to open the door.
As the door opened, Feng Jin rushed in, followed closely by Cai Qing and Chu Qing who had hurried after her.
Upon entering the room, Feng Jin saw Ling Mo Han guarding the place, tucking the two children into their blankets.
"Why are you here?" Feng Jin asked in confusion. It was unusual for Ling Mo Han to be here at this hour, especially under these circumstances.
"Who told you to come? How did I instruct you? Did you truly forget!"
The moment Ling Mo Han saw Feng Jin, his anger intensified. She was playing around, completely disregarding his words. If something were to happen, there would be no chance for regret.
"I've come here safely. I was worried about Da Bao and Er Bao, so I came. Please don't be angry anymore."
Feng Jin cautiously observed the man's expression until the look on his face softened considerably.
Only then did she dare to step forward and check on Da Bao and Er Bao. The two little ones were sleeping soundly.
After confirming that the children were unharmed, the heavy stone in her heart finally lifted.
"Please let me stay. I promise I won't go out randomly."
Feng Jin looked at Ling Mo Han, her tone unusually gentle as she softly discussed it with him.
Ling Mo Han sighed helplessly. It was precisely because he was worried that Feng Jin would be uneasy that he had stayed by the children's side all night.
It wasn't that he was heartless and didn't want Feng Jin to be with the children. It was simply that the enemy was in the dark, while they were in the light, and this time their target was Feng Jin. Staying with the children would actually be dangerous.
"No. Their target is you. Separating is the best course of action. I will guard the children here, so you can rest assured."
With a hardening heart, the refusal came out of his mouth. Ling Mo Han was about to drive Feng Jin away.
"Guards, escort the Young Madam back!"
The guards stationed outside the door immediately entered upon hearing the sound.
"Young Madam, please!"
They all looked imposing, as if forcing Feng Jin to leave.
Feng Jin glanced at Ling Mo Han with a hint of helplessness, her eyes filled with pleading, but Ling Mo Han completely ignored her.
Helpless, she had no choice but to leave with them.
"Young Madam, the Young General will surely protect the two young masters. You can just stay in your room with peace of mind."
Cai Qing brought a cup of hot tea and handed it to Feng Jin. With the Young General here, the two young masters would definitely be fine.
Feng Jin sighed helplessly. How could she not understand these matters? With Ling Mo Han present, the children would surely be protected. However, mother and child share a bond, and her heart was filled with torment and concern, making it impossible for her to be at ease.
After being confined to her room for another half a day, Lu Shi finally brought some good news.
"Young Madam, the Young General wants you to go see the young masters."
Upon hearing Lu Shi's words, the worried frown on Feng Jin's face finally disappeared.
She hurried out of the room, followed by Cai Qing and Chu Qing.
When Feng Jin arrived, Ling Mo Han was no longer in the room. Only two elder women were taking care of the children.
"Where is the Young General?"
"Young Madam, the assassins from last night have been captured. The Young General has gone to interrogate them."
Lu Shi stood by and explained Feng Jin's confusion.
"Captured? You're really fast this time?"
Based on past speed, it would take another day or two to get any clues. How could it be so fast? In less than a day, they had already captured the culprits. It was truly beyond her expectations.
Lu Shi's expression stiffened slightly. Why did her words sound so awkward, as if his past work efficiency was very slow?
"This matter concerns the Young Madam, so naturally, we are not the same as usual," Lu Shi explained with a somber expression before directly withdrawing.
Feng Jin paid no mind to Lu Shi and hurried to look after the two children.
...
"Young General, the Young Madam has gone to look after the young masters."
After finishing his tasks, Lu Shi quickly went to report to Ling Mo Han.
In the dimly lit room, a sliver of light fell on Ling Mo Han's face, making his already gloomy face appear even more somber.
Ling Mo Han's gaze was fixed on the man hanging in mid-air, his body covered in wounds. His eyes were filled with ruthless killing intent.
"Lower him!" The man's somber voice echoed with a hint of etherealness in the dark room.
The guards lowered the man who was hanging in mid-air. The man had lost the strength to stand and collapsed directly onto the ground.
"Your name is Zhang Ji?" Ling Mo Han asked, looking at the man prostrate at his feet, his voice grim.
The man on the ground was beaten to the brink of death, lacking the strength to even speak. He parted his blood-soaked lips, but no sound escaped.
Ling Mo Han was displeased. How could he have been beaten to such an extent that he couldn't even speak? How could he be interrogated?
"Beaten half to death. Do your subordinates have no sense of proportion!"
Ling Mo Han's gaze swept over the men who had carried out the punishment, his face looking extremely displeased.
Everyone lowered their heads, consciously avoiding Ling Mo Han's gaze, their backs prickling with unease.
"Lu Shi, you interrogate him. Make sure he divulges something useful!"
Ling Mo Han had no intention of continuing the interrogation and directly handed the matter over to Lu Shi.
"Your subordinate obeys." Lu Shi replied somewhat unwillingly.
Anyone would be reluctant to handle such a mess. This person was beaten almost to death, unable to utter a word, so what could he possibly interrogate?
"First, find a physician to save his life."
Lu Shi said to a nearby guard. When had he started doing the work of saving people?
He only knew that if the man wasn't treated, he would truly lose his life. If he lost his life, what could be extorted from him?
...
When Ling Mo Han reappeared in the room, Feng Jin was slightly surprised. "Weren't you going to interrogate the prisoner? Why are you back so soon? Did you find anything out?"
Seeing Ling Mo Han appear at the doorway, Feng Jin stepped forward to greet him and inquire.
"They were too heavy-handed. The man was beaten half to death. I left Lu Shi there. It will take some time before anything can be interrogated."
He had no patience to wait for him to recover before interrogating. It was better to leave it to Lu Shi to guard there.
"You only know how to trouble Lu Shi."
Feng Jin couldn't help but feel sorry for Lu Shi. Being constantly suppressed by Ling Mo Han, his life must be difficult.
"This is to train him!"
Ling Mo Han put on an air of justification, showing no signs of shame for his actions.