As he was about to step forward to investigate, he heard the voice growing more emotional. He saw several guards walk ahead, followed by Chu Chenyi.
"Young General, it's His Highness Prince Jing, and the Princess of Jing," Lu Shi reported in a low voice, standing beside Ling Mohan.
The man's gaze shifted towards the source of the voice. He saw Chu Chenyi walking forward, holding Lin Yuwei who was struggling for dear life in his arms. It was obvious the two had quarreled again.
Without asking, he guessed that Lin Yuwei was upset again and had come to Feng Jin seeking shelter. After all, this kind of scene played out more or less every so often, and he was used to it.
However, Lin Yuwei's reaction this time seemed particularly agitated, and the timing was too soon. According to her usual habits, wouldn't she usually stay for a while? It would take Chu Chenyi to sincerely apologize and invite her several times before she would agree to return. This time, it was quite unusual.
"Your Highness Prince Jing, has the backyard caught fire again?"
Ling Mohan's sarcastic words undoubtedly earned him a glare from Chu Chenyi.
"Mind your own business!" Chu Chenyi flung this sentence angrily and strode forward to leave.
"Your Highness Prince Jing, Miss Yan Hong from Yihong Tower is waiting for you. She said she has something important to discuss with you. Please don't forget her and leave the beauty waiting in vain." Ling Mohan deliberately shouted towards Chu Chenyi's retreating back, an calculating smile hidden on his lips. Spending more time with Feng Jin had made his ability to speak casually even more formidable.
His own backyard was already burning fiercely, and he couldn't let Chu Chenyi have such a smooth time. He wanted Chu Chenyi to experience the same as him.
Chu Chenyi's forward-striding foot suddenly stopped, his displeased gaze falling on Ling Mohan. "Say less, and no one will mistake you for a mute."
After uttering this resentful sentence, Chu Chenyi, holding Lin Yuwei, strode directly onto the carriage. Ling Mohan, however, did not feel angry at Chu Chenyi's warning. Instead, a faint smile hung on his lips. He knew that his casual remarks had been heard by Lin Yuwei, and Chu Chenyi was destined to have a difficult time.
"Young General, are we returning to the manor?" Lu Shi asked tentatively. They had been standing at the main entrance for a long time. Should they still go in?
"Nonsense, where else would we go if not the manor? Hurry up and go in." Ling Mohan glared at Lu Shi, wondering if his brain was malfunctioning. Did he need to ask such a question?
Scolded, Lu Shi felt wronged. He nodded faintly in response and stepped closely behind Ling Mohan, walking inside with a hint of helplessness.
Ling Mohan walked directly towards the East Courtyard. After such a long time, he thought Feng Jin's anger should have subsided considerably. Moreover, he had been constantly sending gifts to Feng Jin according to her preferences. Considering these gifts, she shouldn't be so angry. Thinking of this, Ling Mohan felt relieved. He would apologize sincerely to Feng Jin and say a few nice words, and she would surely forgive him.
However, all these thoughts had been imagined, but upon reaching the East Courtyard, he couldn't even find the person he was thinking of. All the prepared words crumbled at that moment. Lu Shi clearly saw the change in Ling Mohan's expression and had to suppress a smile.
"Young General, shall I go look for the Young Madam?" Lu Shi asked faintly after hesitating.
Ling Mohan left with a displeased expression. He refused to believe that Feng Jin could have disappeared. Before returning to the manor, he had specifically inquired, and Feng Jin was still within the manor. Now that he had returned, she couldn't have just run off, could she?
He searched the entire manor for a long time but still couldn't find Feng Jin. Gradually, his expression became more and more grim. This put an inexplicable pressure on Lu Shi, who followed behind Ling Mohan, so much so that he didn't dare to breathe loudly, afraid that a single mistake would bring him more trouble.
"Go, search every part of the manor. Don't stop until you find the Young Madam."
"Your subordinate obeys." Lu Shi quickly complied and then rushed to search the entire manor, not letting go of a single corner, as if he wanted to search half the manor. However, he couldn't find the Young Madam. This tired him out considerably, his body drenched in sweat, his forehead hair damp. The manor was only this large, so where could the Young Madam have gone? If he searched any further, his legs would likely be completely useless.
"Lord Lu, why are you sitting here?" Chu Qing's voice reached Lu Shi's ears, and he felt as if the sound was like salvation.
Lu Shi excitedly raised his eyelids and looked outside, then dashed to Chu Qing's side. "Where is the Young Madam?"
"Young Madam?" Chu Qing blinked, not immediately understanding what Lu Shi meant.
"I'm asking where the Young Madam is now. The Young General is looking for her."
"The Young Madam is in the backyard picking fruit with the Young Master. Lord Lu, would you like me to take you there?"
"No, thank you." Upon learning of the Young Madam's current whereabouts, Lu Shi breathed a sigh of relief. He then scurried away quickly, needing to report this to the Young General immediately. Chu Qing was also confused. Lord Lu was truly strange, and she wondered why the Young General was looking for the Young Madam so urgently. Without thinking too much, it was most important to deliver what the Young Madam needed.
...
"Young Madam, your maid has brought the items. They are all things you asked for." Chu Qing placed the basket in her hands on the table. Inside were various strange little tools. These small items were things the Young Madam had made in her spare time. Although she didn't know what the Young Madam used these things for, they were ultimately useful.
Feng Jin heard the sound, put down her work, and walked over. She picked up a tool that resembled a small knife and walked forward. With this tool, working would be much more convenient.
"Young Madam, while I was returning, I met Lu Shi. He said the Young General was looking for you. After asking about your whereabouts, he left in a hurry."
"Is that so? What does he want me for..."