Chu Chenyi did not immediately answer Lin Yuwei's question. He picked up his teacup and took a sip of clear tea, then slowly shifted his gaze to Lin Yuwei, "This prince has plenty of time to wait."
Lin Yuwei's mouth twitched twice. She rolled her eyes and glared fiercely at Chu Chenyi. He was truly a stubborn donkey, and it seemed like she wouldn't be able to make him understand.
Forget it. She shouldn't be making a fool of herself here. She might as well see how Feng Jin sister would handle it. Besides, there shouldn't be any major issues. After all, Feng Jin sister was so clever that even an idiot like Chu Chenyi couldn't do anything to her.
After a full盞茶 (zhǎn chá - about fifteen minutes), Feng Jin slowly walked over. Her gaze swept over Chu Chenyi, then immediately withdrew. She strode to the head seat, picked up her teacup, and leisurely took a sip of clear tea.
She completely ignored Chu Chenyi, waiting for him to state his purpose. Only by holding the initiative could the conversation proceed smoothly.
Finally, Chu Chenyi couldn't hold back and directly inquired, "What exactly is my hidden ailment? I ask that young madam Ling to clarify."
Feng Jin's hand, which was tidying her robe, paused slightly. So, that was why he was here. Then she really needed to think carefully before answering.
Seeing that Feng Jin remained silent, Chu Chenyi braced himself and asked again, "I'm asking you, what exactly is my hidden ailment!"
"Prince Jing, you can raise your voice a bit louder. That way, everyone will know what hidden ailment Your Highness has. I think everyone in this manor should be very interested in whether Prince Jing has any hidden ailments."
He was now just short of having a grand lama publicize it everywhere, preferably making the entire capital aware of his physical ailment. He truly didn't know what the words "embarrassment" meant.
Lin Yuwei, watching Chu Chenyi's embarrassed expression, struggled to suppress her laughter. As expected, Feng Jin sister was truly capable. With just a few words, she had him in check. It served him right for bullying her earlier.
She was practically wishing for Feng Jin sister to properly teach him a lesson now, so that Chu Chenyi would remember it. Then he would dare to bully her again in the future.
"You are truly audacious. How can I be slandered by you so carelessly? Be careful, or I won't be polite to you!"
"Prince Jing, you certainly have a big tone. I wonder how Your Highness intends to be impolite. I would like to hear Prince Jing explain."
Ling Mohan's deep voice echoed throughout the hall. Chu Chenyi, who had been somewhat arrogant, immediately deflated, as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him from head to toe. "Why are you back?"
He knew that he had specifically come during the time Ling Mohan was not at the manor. Now that everyone was back, how could he question her? It had all been a wasted effort. He instantly lost his bravado and slumped weakly onto the chair, already contemplating when to leave.
"This is the Ling Manor, not Prince Jing's manor. Do I need to report to Prince Jing if I return to my own home!"
Ling Mohan said with annoyance. Just looking at Chu Chenyi's appearance, he could guess that he had come to seek an explanation. Fortunately, he had returned early. Otherwise, leaving Feng Jin alone here, wouldn't she be bullied by him?
"Did he bully you?"
"No, he doesn't have the ability."
Feng Jin shook her head, saying that the first thing Ling Mohan said upon seeing her was concern for her, which deeply touched her heart.
"It's good that he didn't."
Ling Mohan finally breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Feng Jin had not been bullied.
"If you want to flirt, do it after this prince leaves. This prince is here today for important matters..."
"Ask me if there's anything!" Ling Mohan strode forward and directly shielded Feng Jin behind him. With him here, he certainly wouldn't let Feng Jin be bullied.
Chu Chenyi helplessly supported his forehead. Even if he wanted to find fault with Feng Jin, he had to have the ability. "This prince is not here to cause trouble. There is..."
"You're talking nonsense. You looked fierce just now, like you were here to cause trouble. If I hadn't hidden in time, I might have been bullied by you. You should leave quickly now. I don't want to see you anymore!"
Feng Jin quickly bit back. The urgent matter was to get Chu Chenyi to leave first. That was the safest thing. Who knew what uncontrollable things he might do?
Seeing this, Lin Yuwei also hurriedly persuaded, "If there's nothing important, let's leave first. If you have other matters in the future, you can tell me, and I'll help you convey them to Feng Jin sister."
"This prince indeed has serious matters to ask!" Chu Chenyi helplessly raised his voice. If this continued, he would really be driven out. Wouldn't this trip be in vain?
After hesitating for a moment, Feng Jin reluctantly asked, "Ask whatever you have to ask directly."
She only wanted to get things done quickly and then send Chu Chenyi, this great plague god, away as soon as possible.
Clearing his throat lightly, Chu Chenyi's expression was a little embarrassed. He lowered his voice and said, "What is wrong with my body?"
"What did you say?"
Feng Jin frowned slightly and retorted, she really hadn't heard what Chu Chenyi said just now clearly. His voice was too low, and they were too far apart. She really couldn't hear clearly.
"I am asking what is wrong with my body?"
Yesterday, he felt that Feng Jin's words had hidden meanings. Especially after learning about today's events, his doubts intensified. He was determined to ask Feng Jin clearly today.
Only then did Feng Jin understand what was happening. Her expression was slightly startled. After a pause, she came back to her senses and then burst into laughter. She hadn't expected him to take this matter seriously. Could he really suspect that he had a hidden ailment?
An evil thought suddenly arose in her mind. She decided to go with the flow and scare Chu Chenyi.
"Do you really want to know?"
"Naturally!" Chu Chenyi said sincerely, and then impatiently, "Hurry up and say it. Don't keep me in suspense anymore!"
If this continued, he would probably be so worried that he wouldn't be able to eat properly. Now, he just desperately wanted to know the truth.
Feng Jin put on a worried look and sighed, "I originally didn't want you to know about this, but I didn't expect you to come looking for me yourself. It seems... it seems I can't hide it any longer..."
Seeing Feng Jin's expression, Chu Chenyi's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. His heart suddenly pounded faster, and even his breathing became heavier. Hearing Feng Jin's tone, could it be that he really had a hidden ailment?
"Feng Jin sister, does his body really have a problem?" Lin Yuwei also became more flustered and asked along.