Chapter 865: Chapter 503: Patricide and Filicide
If he really wanted to find a woman, wouldn’t it be better to approach Lady Xu, Miss Shen, or even Noble Consort Yang?
Under Moluo’s transformation, Chen Yuan felt that breaking through that barrier would be a matter of time, especially since the identity of a noble consort could offer additional benefits.
It would allow him to enjoy the thrill of control.
If nothing else, Wei Wuque had gathered plenty of beauties; why bother dealing with Feng Jiuying?
Therefore, Chen Yuan refused.
And he didn’t just refuse Feng Jiuying alone. At some point, Huangfu Qi also heard those ‘slanders’ about Chen Yuan, and even thought of sending his widowed daughter to serve Chen Yuan.
That was truly a bit abnormal.
Was Chen this kind of person?
This was sheer slander.
On this day, Chen Yuan prepared everything, ready to leave Liangzhou City for the grassland, and before leaving, he needed to appease Huangfu Qi and Feng Jiuying.
Inside the Heavenly Patrol Hall.
Feng Jiuying and Huangfu Qi glared at each other, unable to stand each other. Through their respective channels, they both knew the other wanted to send women to Chen Yuan.
One offered a wife, the other a daughter.
It was truly like two peas in a pod.
Feng Jiuying sneered, looking at Huangfu Qi with ridicule:
“I thought Lord Huangfu was always aloof and disdainful of scheming. Why, now you too are engaging in such things? Do you think your star-crossed daughter is fit to be offered to Lord Chen?”
Huangfu Qi’s daughter was indeed beautiful, but she had just married and her husband had died, which was gossip fodder within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.
Hearing Feng Jiuying’s words, Huangfu Qi immediately became a bit angry and rebuked:
“Feng Jiuying, do I need your guidance on how to do things? To think you want Lord Chen to favor a broken flower and a willow—what wishful thinking! My daughter, despite everything, is still pure, not like one as shameless as you.”
“What do you know? How can you guess Lord Chen’s preferences? I…”
Feng Jiuying was about to say something.
Outside the hall, Chen Yuan’s soft cough suddenly sounded, and his face was somewhat dark. That was utter slander; who knew where this trend started from?
How could he conduct himself in the Capital in the future?
If Jingtai knew, entering the harem would be nearly impossible.
“Subordinate greets my lord.”
“Subordinate greets my lord.”
Upon seeing Chen Yuan approach, Huangfu Qi and Feng Jiuying immediately bowed in salute, but a fleeting smile passed in their eyes—it was intentional.
The mindset of those in power differs from those in lower positions.
Their animosity was longstanding, almost enemies; if they suddenly reconciled after Chen Yuan’s arrival, what would he think?
Would he suspect collusion?
Of course, their natural animosity was a key factor; they merely capitalized on the scenario.
Chen Yuan nodded and slowly walked to his seat at the head.
“Have the wounds of you two almost healed?”
Chen Yuan gazed at them and asked.
“No more serious issues.”
“Always ready to serve my lord.”
Feng Jiuying and Huangfu Qi immediately responded, showing none of their previous arrogance; after experiencing Chen Yuan’s iron fist, they had yielded.
No choice, middle-aged men must occasionally submit.
Even Chen had to gradually relent after heated confrontations.
Thus revealing the eloquence of Lady Xu and Noble Consort Yang.
“May I know why my lord summoned us today?” Feng Jiuying continued to ask.
Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table and said lightly:
“I called you here today because there is something very important to discuss.”
“Please go ahead, my lord.”
“Your servant is at your service.”
“I have never told you that my duties in Liangzhou also involve…”
“What is it?”
Feng Jiuying and Huangfu Qi exchanged a glance, puzzled and curious.
“According to the investigation by the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, demonic members of the No-Life Sect are active near Liangzhou; the higher-ups fear mishaps, so they delegated this to me.
After some probing, I’ve already traced some activities, so…”
Chen Yuan intentionally replaced remnants from the previous dynasty with No-Life Sect demons, not due to distrust but because revealing it was unwise.
The matter couldn’t be avoided with King Liang, but there was no need to tell Feng Jiuying and Huangfu Qi.
In any case, it was just an excuse.
“Does this require action from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau?”
They immediately grasped the point.
“It’s not fully certain yet; acting now would be unwise. I’m informing you today that this is something I will personally oversee.
“I will secretly leave the Heavenly Patrol Bureau soon, and you’ll be notified when the time comes.”
“Your task is to manage the Heavenly Patrol Bureau well during my absence. I don’t want to see previous tensions and clashes, understand?”
Chen Yuan’s tone was slightly cold, causing Huangfu Qi and Feng Jiuying to feel a chill approaching spring. They immediately assured:
“Rest assured, my lord, there will be no mishaps.”
“Rest assured, my lord, I will manage the Heavenly Patrol Bureau well, just awaiting your orders, then leading the bureau’s full force!”