《I Conquer the World For My Duke》


 C1

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    Miserable screams could be heard incessantly as some students fled from the laboratory in a sorry state.


    A chemical experiment caused an explosion due to the misoperation of several students.


    Coincidentally, it affected the Chemical Department genius, Ye Qin.


    A scorching heat wave that seemed to destroy the heavens and earth assaulted his face. A vaguely nauseating burnt smell lingered at the tip of his nose. Ye Qin''s entire body was in unbearable pain.


    Not long after, the pain gradually dissipated, and what replaced it were limbs and bones that were in extreme pain.


    "You''re awake!"


    Ye Qin was woken up by the crisp sound of this pleasant surprise.


    Opening his eyes slightly, he saw a light gray bed curtain. A pair of beautiful, lake-like eyes from a warm yellow room pounced on him.


    "I''ve been asleep for three days and haven''t eaten any rice. I''ve cooked some rice porridge, do you want to get up and have some?" The owner of those eyes gently caressed her arm, and the words had already checked her pulse.


    It must be because her body was fine and the tone was a bit relaxed.


    Where is this?


    Am I dead?


    In a moment, a large amount of foreign memories flooded into his mind like a flood.


    So the original owner of this body was a fifteen year old girl named Bai Zheng.


    His grandfather was the famous old general Bai Qiying, and his father was the unfavoured second young master Bai Yinan who was addicted to literature and martial arts.


    In this country that was rich in martial arts, Bai Yinan''s room could be said to be the laughingstock of the capital''s Yongding City.


    Bai Zheng was definitely going to be married to the second young master of the Mansion of Prime Minister, but he had actually taken a liking to her second cousin, Bai Di.


    The pitiful and infatuated Bai Zheng was bullied by the two of them at the banquet the other day. She couldn''t endure the humiliation and returned home alone in the middle of the night.


    Bai Zheng held onto this soft hand and smiled as she met the somewhat puzzled gaze of the other party, "I am unable to repay you for saving my life. "Thank you very much."


    The other party also laughed, "I was just helping to take care of you for a few days. The young lady''s life was saved by my family''s master. This cliff has taken the lives of countless people. For this lady to be able to survive after such a great catastrophe, I believe you must be blessed. "


    In fact, Bai Zheng had a vague impression of the night she was saved.


    In the instant before his life was gone, he was vaguely surrounded by a embrace that carried a light medicinal fragrance mixed with the smell of grass.


    While she was lost in her thoughts, a bowl of warm water was passed in front of her, "Miss will rest for a few more days, then she can return home. Thinking about it, my family must be worried about my sudden disappearance."


    Bai Zheng nodded.


    His parents and two younger brothers must have been extremely worried after this accident. How could his family, which were already in dire straits, afford to have their daughter''s whereabouts unknown?


    Even though he was unwilling to return and face that mess, he had to shoulder the responsibilities that originally belonged to Bai Zheng since he had been reborn in Bai Zheng''s name.


    It wasn''t appropriate for him to return just like that.


    With that in mind, Bai Zheng straightened her body and solemnly nodded: "I still have a request. If your master is willing to help, I am willing to give you three thousand silver as a reward. "


    The other party had clearly been shocked by her generosity.


    When Master saved her, he had already sent people to investigate her background. She was just a rank 3 assistant minister''s daughter, and the Assistant Minister Bai''s yearly tribute was only a mere three thousand silvers.


    Bai Zheng felt very bitter in her heart. Three thousand silver was an astronomical number compared to her!


    However, looking at this maid''s concealed appearance, the ''master'' behind her was definitely not an ordinary family. If she wanted to ask for his help, she wouldn''t be able to get her meager compensation.


    Although he couldn''t repay the favor of saving his life, he didn''t need to owe someone a favor if he could solve the problem with money.


    "..."


    The wind outside was biting cold, and the glowing red charcoal in the room gave off a scorching heat. The firelight reflected off the wall was as warm as spring.


    A handsome man dressed in red brocade clothes frowned slightly. There was a white chess piece between his sharp fingers.


    After hearing the report, he dropped the chess piece with a "pa" sound and smiled: "Buy a cake? Three thousand taels? Linyuan, you really saved a ''miss Qian Jin''. "


    The man who was called "Linyuan" put down the chestnut in his hand, lifted his eyes, and looked at the chess game, and then dropped it.


    The red clothed man looked carefully and instantly cried out, "Feng Linyuan! Can''t you be a little more polite! "


    Feng Linyuan smiled faintly, revealing an exquisite face that looked as if it was blessed with god''s work. With hair as sharp as a blade, eyebrows as black as ink, he moved his nose, causing people to realize that half of his face was covered by the black mask, adding a touch of cold Qi.


    "Miss Bai is actually so generous? Looks like the two hundred thousand silver taels lost here is related to the Assistant Minister Bai. "


    That face clearly carried a gentle aura, but the gaze in that face made people feel a chill for no reason.


    "Qingzhi, tell that Miss Bai that I agree."


    Feng Linyuan said as he fed the peeled chestnut to a snow-white wolf by the side. The wolf seemed to understand its master''s words, he bared his teeth at the servant called Qingzhi and swallowed the chestnut.


    Qingzhi trembled. This Miss Bai ¡­ I''m afraid it''s over.

 C2

    The winter''s sun was not dazzling, and the faint golden sunlight carried a comfortable warmth as it lingered on Bai Zheng''s rosy face.


    In the blink of an eye, it was time to return to the clan.


    "Miss." Qingzhi walked in with a fiery red fox fur cloak. "The snow is still falling today, although it''s clear now, the cold outside is much stronger. Young lady''s body is fine, don''t get caught in the cold."


    "Big Sister Qingzhi, thank you for taking care of me these past few days. Bai Zheng has no way to repay you." After she finished speaking, Bai Zheng bowed deeply and said, "Then three thousand silver, I will send it to your residence in ten days."


    Qingzhi anxiously held onto Bai Zheng''s arm: "Miss''s grandfather is related to my Master, please do not take the matter of saving my daughter to heart. As for the three thousand silver taels, Master has instructed me to take it slowly. "


    It''s best if you don''t, otherwise Master will not let you off.


    Bai Zheng received the fiery red fox fur coat, and a warm feeling filled her heart.


    Wearing a fur coat, and following Qingzhi''s lead, she walked out of the door, only then did she see the complete appearance of the house.


    There was no sign on the simple wooden door, and the grey wall and black tiles were hidden in the lush greenery of the valley. Looking at it from a distance, it seemed no different from the farmhouses of other places. However, it was obvious that the owner of this mansion had an influential background.


    Bai Zheng sat in the slowly swaying carriage. Outside, the sun was bright and bright and the sun was high in the sky. From silence to a hustle and bustle that could only be heard in the city.


    According to his memory, he was almost home.


    "Don''t speak nonsense, my sister is not dead!" Just as he reached the door, before he got off the car, he heard the clear voice of the teenager. Isn''t this second brother Bai Nianming?


    "She''s been missing for so many days. Why hasn''t she come back yet? Could it be that she was kidnapped to be a wife of a fortress? " A cold taunting sound rang out.


    "What did you say!?" Who gave you the guts to dare slander my Young Miss''s innocence! " The clear voice came from Bai Zheng''s personal servant Zhuling, who was obviously infuriated by the other party.


    "Even if he doesn''t die, my young master cannot take him! What do you think our Mansion of Prime Minister do? "How could he marry a girl without any innocence!"


    "Young Master Chu ¡­" A mournful female voice sounded, accompanied by unending sobs. It was the mother, Madame Lin.


    "Zheng is just a girl, if I let you break off the engagement, how can I face others? Young Master Chu, Zheng is a good child, she has always been infatuated with you and you should take her heart into consideration ¡­ "


    "Infatuation?" Madame Lin''s mournful voice was interrupted, "Your Third Miss of Bai Family is known for being incompetent in the art of zither, chess and painting. This kind of infatuation is not something our young master can afford. You still have the face to write love poems for our young master and slander your own cousin. This kind of shameless and untalented girl who doesn''t even have a shred of innocence right now, you actually have the face to ask our young master to marry you! "


    There shouldn''t be many pedestrians in the dusky sky, as they were attracted by the increasingly high-pitched sound. The passersby and the people who were about to close down their stalls stopped one after another and talked among themselves more and more.


    Bai Zheng suddenly felt a pain in her chest. The face of the young girl who was still crying in the chaos caused her train of thoughts to fly further and further away.


    When they first found out that there was an engagement, the young girl who had just initiated her love affair saw this young master she had never met as her lifelong reliance. When she met Chu Feng at a party, she started to imagine her married life.


    To learn embroidery, to learn how to cook, to learn how to do it in full swing.


    Who would have thought that he would be fed to a dog in such a poetic manner?


    "Servant Xin, don''t be rude." A dignified voice rang out.


    Bai Zheng sneered, and waited for her subordinates to tell him all about the difficulties before coming out to settle it again, this Second Young Master Chu was truly cunning.


    After hearing about this, I fell sick and went to bed. As the eldest grandson, bearing the weight of my Chu Family, I am unable to renew my engagement with the Miss Bai. "


    "Young Master Chu ¡­" His mother''s voice was choked with grief.


    Just as Bai Zheng was about to stand up, she suddenly heard the coquettish voice of a woman: "Second Aunt, is Zheng still not back yet?"


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng sat down gently and clenched her fists. A wave of hatred welled up in her heart, as she could not be more familiar with this voice, or perhaps, her memories could not be more familiar.


    It''s Bai Di! Her good elder cousin, the second daughter of Bai Family Great General Bai Yizhang.


    "Flute ¡­" Second Miss of Bai Family. " After a few hurried horse cries, Bai Di walked out of the carriage and her pleasantly surprised voice sounded: "You''re here too. I was just about to end the engagement with Third Miss of Bai Family. "


    Bai Di''s gentle voice revealed her grievance, "Young Master Chu, this ¡­ That''s not so good. Although Zheng has a slightly better temperament, she didn''t hurt me that day. In the end, it''s only because she was infatuated with Young Master Chu that she didn''t say anything. "


    This pot of oil was poured at a very good time. Not only did Chu Feng''s original calm, and even the guilt from annulling the engagement, get rid of.


    "Second Miss, you are the only one in Chu Feng''s heart, and Chu Feng knows best about your grievances, so there is no need for you to speak up for her. Third Miss had always plotted things out for you in front of me, who knows what kind of dirty things he would do behind his back! If she, Bai Zheng, is still innocent, then I will break off the engagement! "


    "Exactly!" Servant Xin, who was standing beside him, also quickly interjected, "Someone like Third Miss, in terms of moral character and family background, who can compare with Second Miss!"


    "In terms of luck?"


    Bai Zheng finally could not stand the performance of this pair of wild mandarin ducks, "Although I, Bai Zheng, am born with a talent that does not dare to compare to the young miss, my character has never been criticized before. May I know where Mansion of Prime Minister comes from? "

 C3

    The discussion instantly died down as everyone turned to look at the carriage.


    A pair of white, slender fingers gently lifted the carriage''s curtain, and the young girl stuck her head out.


    He was wearing thick black hair and a round bun with a pearl hairpin. Under his neat bangs, his eyes were as black as paint. His small face looked indifferent.


    She leisurely put on the hat on her fiery-red fox fur coat. Only then did everyone notice that it was already starting to snow.


    The young girl stepped down from the carriage and stood in the snow that blotted out the sky and covered the earth with her fiery red clothes. For a moment, she was so dazzling that it caused everyone to hold their breath.


    "Zheng!"


    "Miss!"


    "Elder sister!"


    "Zheng... "Why, are you back?" Bai Di''s eyes were filled with surprise, what was different from Madame Lin was, within this surprise, there was not the slightest bit of surprise.


    "Thanks to Second Elder Sister, Zheng has returned safely." Bai Zheng''s gaze paused on Bai Di''s face for a moment, as though she was looking at an ordinary person without any emotion, she immediately turned to Madame Lin''s side and wiped her tears.


    "What kind of attitude is this!?" Chu Feng was enraged by Bai Zheng''s casual appearance. Just now, when Chu Feng had appeared, this girl who was like a shadow in the past, actually did not even look at him.


    "Bai Zheng, do you have a conscience? Ever since I heard that something had happened to you, Di has been praying for you every day, and Di generously did not care about it, but you still did not know how to be grateful! "


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, "Di? What is the relationship between my Young Master Chu and my Second Elder Sister? Young Master Chu was just saying what did he want to say? You say that I, Bai Zheng, am devoid of talent and virtue, and do not know etiquette? It''s just that I don''t know how this virtuous and courteous Young Master Chu knows about it. How does this Second Elder Sister of mine, who never goes out of my house or goes out, pray for me every day? "


    Chu Feng''s face flushed red. He looked at Bai Di, who was blushing and not knowing what to do, and got hurt even more in her anger. I, Chu Feng, have already told you many times, that I do not have you in my eyes, but only your Second Elder Sister! Although we did not set an engagement, since we are lovers, you should give up! "


    "What a lecherous concubine!" Chu Feng, you, a man who has an engagement with me, actually dared to slander my Second Elder Sister s who have yet to leave the pavilion in public, slander her, what kind of intentions do you have?! Don''t you want to be shameless My Second Elder Sister still needs to be shameless, and my Bai Family even needs to be shameless! "


    Private?


    Bai Di''s face instantly turned white, she looked at the sharp-tongued girl in front of her in disbelief, the words she spoke was so overbearing.


    Was this still that foolish, submissive little sister?


    Chu Feng was also extremely frightened by this phrase "in private".


    It was clearly a fair and aboveboard exchange of good feelings, so Yongding City that was not too closed in the public''s eye was not something shameful. How could it be called "private" by Bai Zheng? She dared to think about it.


    Chu Feng came back to reality and replied, "Don''t think of me as a petty person, I am completely innocent with your Second Elder Sister. It''s easy to get along with a beautiful lady like you, who is more outstanding between you and my Second Miss? Could it be that I want to marry a girl who has no talent or status, and doesn''t have any innocence now?"


    Everyone looked at Second Miss of Bai Family who was dressed in a warm purple cloak, his slender eyebrows, long and slightly curling eyelashes, a pair of beautiful almond shaped eyes, and fair and flawless skin with a hint of red powder.


    Furthermore, Bai Zheng''s appearance just now had shocked everyone present. On a closer look, although she was not as beautiful as Second Elder Sister, she was still a delicate and pretty beauty.


    But... She was a girl from a noble family who had been missing for seven or eight days. The word ''innocent'' really had nothing to do with her anymore.


    Before they could even sigh, Bai Zheng spoke again: "I don''t understand Young Master Chu''s words, what do you mean I have no innocence anymore? I was only out in Peace City visiting my grandmother for a few days. How did my reputation get ruined by the Young Master Chu the moment I got back? "


    "Visit my grandmother? Nonsense! "You clearly went back alone after the banquet at the King''s Manor that day. You ran into a criminal on your way back and disappeared!"


    "Meet a criminal on the way?" Heh, Young Master Chu can think of one. Every year, my grandmother had a sore back, and that day, after she came out of the party with a set of medicinal herbs, I hurried to deliver them to my grandmother.


    "Why, the Young Master Chu doesn''t seem to be willing to believe it? Is it because you want me to lose my innocence that you can end the engagement and go haunt my Second Elder Sister? "

 C4

    "You!"


    Chu Feng choked on his question.


    Of course he wouldn''t become a villain who hoped that Bai Zheng would be in danger. Even though he didn''t like his fiancee, he didn''t have any intention to harm her.


    "But, we found the jade ornament you dropped on the mountain path. This hairpin was gifted to him by the Young Master Chu when he was young and Zheng likes it the most. Every time she sees the Young Master Chu, she would wear it.


    Seeing that Chu Feng did not say a word, the surrounding people looked to be skeptical again.


    At the same time, he took out a handkerchief and opened it to see that it was the jade ornament that Bai Zheng dropped.


    Bai Zheng coldly swept a glance at Bai Di, and that gaze made the cold air behind Bai Di''s back suddenly rise, "Second Elder Sister, you have seen Young Master Chu''s attitude. "After I left the house, I had a careful consideration and decided to let things go."


    As Bai Zheng said this, she turned to Chu Feng. Her eyes did not look so distant, but instead revealed a sense of sorrow. "Big Brother Chu Feng ¡­"


    Chu Feng was startled, only then did he realise where the unhappiness that had been lingering in his chest the moment he saw Bai Zheng, had come from. She had always called him Young Master Chu, and previously, she called him Big brother Chu Feng.


    "Zheng has been chasing you for so many years, and I''m tired. That night at the banquet, your protection of the Second Elder Sister and your alienation of Zheng made Zheng completely give up all hope ¡­ "


    Bai Zheng''s voice was faint, and her expression did not seem to be miserable either. However, from her tone, it was obvious that she was experiencing great pain, a helpless misery, and a sorrowful abandonment.


    Chu Feng''s heart was greatly shaken, he looked at the handsome yet sad face of Bai Zheng, suddenly realizing that she had done something too excessive in the past.


    "So ¡­" Bai Zheng turned to Bai Di, with a trace of ridicule in her eyes: "Since Second Elder Sister keeps ridiculing Zheng''s wishful thinking, and is showing off her affection for you, Zheng will let go after thinking it through. I just casually threw this hairpin on the mountain path, what''s wrong with it?"


    Bai Di''s face paled upon hearing this, her eyes instantly became watery: "Zheng, what you''re doing, is blaming me? You misunderstood me... I thought that you had gone missing, so my aunt and uncle sent Zhuling here to find your whereabouts and begged him to send someone along with you. "


    Bai Di bit her lips until they looked as if they were about to bleed, and her charming eyes looked as if they were about to cry.


    "Ever since Di knew that something had happened to you, she was so scared that she began to pray for you! If you were to visit Grandmother, why would someone from the Bai Mansion come here to inquire about your whereabouts? "


    Seeing Bai Di being wronged, Chu Feng''s heart ached uncontrollably, the guilt he had just felt disappeared, and he only felt pity for Bai Di as he glared at him.


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly in her heart. This Chu Feng was obviously an idiot who would lose her brain to a beauty, and thought that she could do whatever she wanted by standing on the sidelines.


    But from the very beginning to the end, every single sentence that Bai Di spoke sounded innocent on the surface, but the meaning behind every single sentence was extremely vicious.


    Bai Yinan and his wife, who loved their daughter dearly, privately asked for help from someone they thought they trusted ¡ª General Bai, Bai Yizhang.


    But very clearly, Bai Yizhang did not regard his brother''s family as family.


    "How could that be?" Bai Zheng pretended to be shocked, "That day at the banquet, I left in a hurry and did not bring Zhuling along, but I also asked Uncle to send Du Zhong back to tell Father and Mother, why didn''t Du Zhong tell everyone?"


    "What evidence do you have? Since Du Zhong has not returned yet, who knows if you are making it up! " Chu Feng still refused to give up.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly: "Evidence? Young Master Chu and all of you here have also seen, at this moment, just what does Bai Zheng look like when she escaped from the hands of those evil people? "


    Everyone could see that Bai Zheng was not in a sorry state, but had an inviolable, arrogant look. The word "escape" had nothing to do with it.


    "Moreover, if I am like Young Master Chu said, captured by villains, and those bandits want my father to give money as a ransom, then Second Elder Sister, how come my father only asked Uncle for help and did not ask for help?"


    Bai Di''s face paled. She indeed did not think of this.


    "In addition, my grandmother also asked me to bring a lot of things when I returned from Peace City."

 C5

    Unknowingly, a servant holding a food box stood beside Bai Zheng. Bai Zheng took the food box and opened the lid, releasing a long fragrance of osmanthus from the box.


    Bai Di was shocked. This was Ningcheng Apricot Fragrance Workshop''s most famous crystal osmanthus cake!


    Bai Zheng sneered. Even if she did not care about reputation, she would not allow it to be tarnished by others. Fortunately, she had asked her benefactor to buy back the osmanthus cake in advance, even though it had cost her three thousand taels ¡­


    "I presume no one is unfamiliar with this Apricot Fragrance Market''s osmanthus cake? It doesn''t matter if Second Elder Sister doesn''t remember. There are always Miss Shangguan who likes to eat apricot cake, and there will always be someone who can testify for me. "


    Everyone suddenly understood, and the look in their eyes towards Bai Zheng did not have the same regret from before. Third Miss of Bai Family was still a pure daughter after all.


    "Young Master Chu, I want to ask you a question." Bai Zheng put down the food box, her eyes becoming cold, "You said that I was taken away by the evil people, did you come out to look for me?"


    Chu Feng was startled, and immediately said: "I naturally sent people to find you."


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly: "Send people? So Young Master Chu didn''t personally come find me? "


    "Why should I look for it myself? I sent someone! "


    Bai Zheng laughed instead of getting angry: "Young Master Chu, you aren''t worried at all when your fiancee is taken away by the scoundrel? If it was any other man who was loyal to his fiancee, even if he didn''t have any feelings for her, he would still rush out to find her, right? and not just discrediting her innocence. "


    Everyone looked at each other, and looked at Chu Feng with more and more contempt.


    Indeed, when the Young Master Chu came to the Bai Mansion to end the engagement, he did not care about the life or death of the Miss Bai at all.


    If this matter was placed on him, how could he possibly do it?


    When Chu Feng saw the look in everyone''s eyes, he felt guilty and got even more angry, "You''re the one who is lacking in morals and talent, and also has no face or skin! Even if you want me to worry about you, you have to be worthy! "


    "The Young Master Chu has truly described how cold-blooded and heartless he is."


    The words that popped out from between Bai Zheng''s teeth was as cold as snow, bone-piercing cold.


    "Zheng, you have suffered greatly. Don''t blame him for what happened to the Young Master Chu ¡­ Second Elder Sister knows that you can''t let him go just because you said that. " Bai Di said as she looked at Chu Feng, "Young Master Chu, let''s not cancel the engagement today. I think Zheng still has feelings for you ¡­"


    ''s words almost made Bai Zheng spit out a mouthful of blood. Bai Di was truly cunning, she condemned her in peace, but when it came to her mouth, it was because of love and hatred.


    Sure enough, disdain was already smeared all over Chu Feng''s face as he looked at Bai Zheng: "You''ve said so much, you just don''t want me to end the engagement. "Fine, I won''t back out then."


    Bai Zheng couldn''t help but burst out laughing when she saw Chu Feng''s face full of difficulty while speaking these words, "Hahaha ¡­ Haha ¡­ "Hahaha ¡­"


    Bai Di said with a face full of worry: "Zheng, what''s wrong? Young Master Chu has already promised not to cancel the engagement. "


    "Young Master Chu, who exactly gave you this extraordinary confidence?" Bai Zheng finally stopped laughing and looked at Chu Feng.


    Surpassing, ordinary, self-confidence?


    Everyone present looked at each other, then burst into laughter.


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes, and waited for everyone''s laughter to scatter in the snow, and then said one word at a time: "You, Chu Feng, do not keep your promise and bully others, you are a noble man who does not clean yourself and give things to others privately, but you, a man who is fickle in love, have a merciless face."


    Everyone heard her in a daze, but they did not notice that she had unknowingly walked in front of Bai Di and grabbed the jade ornamental hairpin in her hand. At the same time, she nimbly took out a pink handkerchief from her sleeves, and on it was the diagram of a mandarin duck that Bai Zheng clumsily but carefully embroidered for half a month.


    Chu Feng squinted his eyes as his heart inexplicably hurt. He subconsciously stretched out his hand to block it, but his throat was so dry that it seemed like he was about to scream the word "No", yet his hand was still not as fast as Bai Zheng''s.


    Bai Zheng raised her hand and down, fiercely stabbing a hole into the handkerchief, and then ripping the handkerchief into two.


    "From today onwards, I, Bai Zheng, will be like silk to you!"


    The fluttering snow slowly covered the handkerchief that had been discarded like a pair of shoes. Bai Zheng turned her head and casually stepped over the picture of a mandarin duck playing with water on the ground.


    Everyone was shocked by her cold aura and fell into silence.


    Chu Feng stared at the scene in a daze. He only felt that a young girl''s face appeared vaguely in front of him.


    She shyly lowered her head and called her "Big Brother Chu Feng" in a low voice.


    She excitedly brought him handmade food and begged him to take a bite.


    She protected the emerald brocade as if she were protecting her life, and her cheeks were so red that they dripped when she handed over the mandarin duck and water handkerchief.


    But now, all of these things were gone.


    The young girl''s skinny and straight back was like a wisp of cloud that disappeared completely.

 C6

    The moment Bai Zheng entered the room, she was wrapped up by Bai Nianming. With slightly reddened eyes, he cried, "Big sister! "You scared me to death!"


    Bai Zheng''s heart warmed. She couldn''t help but reach out and rub the head of her second brother. "What are you scared of?


    "Zheng, are you really alright?" The Madame Lin that followed closely behind had a face full of worry, as she circled Bai Zheng three times. Seeing that Bai Zheng was indeed alright, she felt relieved.


    "Is elder sister back?"


    His eyebrows were slightly thick, and his eyes were thin. His body, which had yet to develop, was thin and straight, so wasn''t this Bai Zheng''s little brother, Bai Yinan''s twelve-year-old eldest son, Bai Nianjin?


    Evidently, he had received the news that Bai Zheng had safely returned home, and hurriedly returned with a group of people searching for him. He grabbed Bai Zheng''s arm with a face full of surprise and joy.


    "It''s good that Zheng is safe. Your father can finally be at ease." Although Madame Lin looked at Bai Zheng with a somewhat relieved gaze, she was mostly filled with worry. As she said this, she was about to shed tears again.


    Bai Zheng was a little doubtful. She looked to Bai Nianjin, who was at the side, and frowned.


    Bai Zheng looked around, only to see that although the servants and wives in the house were happy with her return, they were all tired and there were even a few white spots on their faces, there were a few younger ones whose eyes were red and swollen.


    Her heart sank, and she asked Bai Nianming: "Nianming, did something happen to father?"


    "Elder sister!" After what seemed like a long time, the young Bai Nianming finally could not hold it in, and her tears fell as she said, "Daddy was taken away!"


    "What?" Bai Zheng did not understand, seeing that Bai Nianming was sobbing, she anxiously turned to Bai Nianjin and asked: "Nianjin, what exactly happened? Who took father away? "


    Bai Nianjin bit his lips and said: "This afternoon, a group of people suddenly came to the house and said that they were from the South Village''s flood. The 200000 taels of silver sent by the imperial government to provide relief was taken away and they came to the house to search. "Later on, later on ¡­"


    As Bai Nianjin said this, he also began to tremble slightly.


    Bai Zheng concentrated and guessed the gist of it, then continued: "Afterwards, I found some evidence in the palace and said that Daddy was the one who stole Wen Yin''s money, right?"


    "Big sister guessed right. That group of people in father''s study said that they found a letter from father and the local officials. The contents of the letter stated that father was greedy for that silvers!"


    Madame Lin wailed as she cried out, "Your father was always cautious. How could he possibly steal the two hundred thousand silver taels? He wouldn''t dare even if he was given ten guts! Your father must have been set up by a scoundrel! "


    Bai Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to gently stroke Madame Lin''s back to ease her anger, but she began to carefully calculate things in his mind.


    The news of the great flood in the southern region had already spread across the entire Yongding City before Bai Zheng disappeared.


    Due to the fact that the Southtown area was relatively south, it was not easy to freeze in winter, and the weather this year was exceptionally strange. After days of heavy rain, the already low-lying and desolate South Town was now completely devoid of any ability to resist.


    This year''s Great Zhou was rather bad for every year, with the great drought during the summer and the end of a fierce battle with Xiliang, the treasury was already somewhat empty.


    Even so, His Majesty Feng Linche was a hardworking and devoted citizen. After finding out that the people of the Southern Flood City had been displaced, he sent two hundred thousand taels of silver to help the disaster.


    Bai Yinan was not the main official in charge of this disaster, but as the Assistant Minister of Revenue, all two hundred thousand silver taels flowed through his hands. In terms of greed, it was indeed possible.


    Thinking about it, Bai Zheng''s mouth formed a smile, but her eyes revealed a cold light: "Seems like the mastermind behind all this wants to learn his lesson."


    Madame Lin trembled in fear: "Zheng, what do you mean?"


    Bai Zheng regained her gentle gaze, and helped Madame Lin up onto the nearby chair. "Mother, you don''t have to worry, your daughter will be back soon, and your father will be back as well."


    For some reason, Bai Zheng''s gentle voice made the Madame Lin''s heart calm down. Her usually impulsive daughter had suddenly become full of energy.


    Bai Nianming stopped crying and stared at Bai Zheng: "Elder sister, is what you said true? Will Daddy be back soon? "


    Bai Zheng took out a handkerchief and helped wipe his face, then smiled and pinched the flesh on Bai Nianming''s face: "Silly brother, father dotes on us so much, how could he bear to stay for too long. He knows that I''ve returned, and will naturally return soon."


    Saying that, she turned to the Madame Lin''s personal mama and said: "Mother Song, take Madam and young master to have a meal. Uncle Fu, Nianjin, let''s go to father''s study. "

 C7

    Bai Yinan''s study was in a mess, and the books placed on the willow tree shelves were full of books, scattered all over the place. The bamboo scrolls that had been stepped on were splattered all over the place, and with a glance, there wasn''t even a place for them to settle down.


    Bai Zheng picked up the scroll that was closest to the door and gently patted it to remove the footprints.


    Bai Nianjin clenched his fists tightly. "Elder sister, how should we save Father?"


    Bai Zheng stepped into the study room, while tidying up the bamboo sheets on the ground, she replied: "Since it''s corruption, then either take out enough evidence to prove that daddy was not greedy, or, find out who the real thief is."


    Bai Nianjin frowned, and started to ponder over which of the two paths was the best.


    "If we are talking about evidence, father has always been honest and honest. The food and clothing of everyone in this mansion are evidence!" Bai Nianjin took the scroll that Bai Zheng handed to him, and his brows did not relax in the slightest, "With just this kind of evidence, if someone with a bit of interest says that Daddy was the one who pretended to do it for others, then there''s nothing we can say about it."


    "Not bad," Bai Zheng agreed.


    "But, if we are talking about the people who are truly corrupt ¡­" Bai Nianjin''s face was filled with helplessness, "Nianjin had also sent people to investigate, but they did not find anything."


    "Uncle Fu, has anyone come to my house in the past few days?" Bai Zheng turned to Bai Fu and asked.


    Bai Fu felt that the current Third Miss was straightforward and straightforward. This was something that had never happened before in the Third Miss, and people couldn''t help but to be respectful towards him.


    He recalled carefully, then bowed and replied: "Returning to Third Miss, since the time you disappeared, the house has been waiting for you. When Master has free time, he would go out to find you, and did not have the heart to entertain you. Other than Second Miss who has come to visit Madam, no one else has come to visit the Residence. "


    Hearing Bai Di''s name, Bai Zheng suddenly remembered before she fell off the cliff. That day, she was forced to leave the banquet alone because she told Chu Feng that Bai Di liked the Third Prince Feng Jingxuan. This made Chu Feng and Bai Di extremely angry.


    Chu Feng was furious because he felt that Bai Zheng was framing his beloved girl, but Bai Di was guilty. That day, Bai Zheng saw Feng Jingxuan walking out of his own room with his own eyes.


    Feng Jingxuan? Bai Di?


    It looked like he had to go to the General Mansion no matter what.


    With that thought, Bai Zheng raised her head, and looked at Bai Nianjin with his bright eyes: "Do you remember what was written on the letter? Can you write it in Elder Sister''s eyes? "


    "This... Nianjin did not come into contact with them.


    "Then make it up like a father." Bai Zheng said indifferently, as if she was saying "Just make up a story to coax Nianming".


    Bai Nianjin was startled, although he did not know his sister''s intention, he still followed his instructions and immediately made it up.


    Bai Zheng was not idle either, she could even be said to be in a hurry to save his father. To save his father, it could be said that it would take eight hours of gold, and to do so, she had to be fast, in order to have a chance of survival.


    She quickly fished out a few letters and handed them over to Bai Nianjin: "Use the fastest to imitate uncle''s handwriting, you don''t have to be extremely similar, at first glance, no one will be able to find any flaws."


    On the other hand, Bai Di who was sitting inside the carriage on the way back was obviously very angry, all the way while biting her lips, her eyes filled with a terrifying light. It was the first time for Zisu, who was standing beside her, to see her Young Miss reveal such an expression.


    That''s right, this prideful and lofty young lady of his clan had never been subjected to such humiliation before.


    That Third Miss seemed to have become a completely different person today. She was sharp-tongued and could not give in to even a single step, which in turn caused her own Second Miss to be greatly humiliated. The reputation of the girls in Second Miss was even more important than their lives. Yet, today, they were told that they had privately accepted it from a man.


    Upon entering the General Mansion, they saw Bai Di crying as she headed towards the Hundred Blessings Hall, where the Old Madam Bai''s Madame Hee resided. "Grandmother ¡­"


    The Madame Hee had her ears turned to the back. On the other hand, Doctor Zhao, who was accompanying her, heard her daughter''s wails first. The moment she got up, she saw Bai Di jogging towards her home, pouncing towards Madame Hee.


    Madame Hee has always loved her own grandson, today when she saw his granddaughter cry, she felt heartache, and immediately asked: "Di, what''s wrong? Who bullied you? Quickly tell Grandma! "


    Mrs Zhao also anxiously patted her daughter''s back and said: "That''s right, Di, what''s going on?"


    Only then did Bai Di gradually stop her sobs. With misty eyes, she raised her head and looked at Madame Hee with grievance. "Grandmother, Zheng is back."


    Hearing Bai Zheng''s name, a trace of disdain flashed across Mrs Zhao''s face.


    It could be said that Old General Bai and Old Mistress Madame Hee had loved each other for their entire lives, and had not married into a concubine.


    Leaving aside his two married daughters, his eldest son Bai Yizhang, who had been through battles with his father since he was young, had earned a lot of meritorious service. He naturally inherited the old general''s title and General Mansion, and was the current high and mighty General Bai.


    His second son, Bai Yinan, didn''t seem like the general''s son. Sincehe was young, she didn''t like to dance about with swords and spears. He only loved to study poetry and books, and his personality was also quite indecisive. Since the old general''s death, he had established a new clan and found a position as a Third Pin Assistant Minister of Revenue.


    Because of this personality, he was the worst out of all his older brothers and sisters. As a result, he was also extremely unpopular with the Madame Hee.


    Therefore, when Madame Zhao heard the name of Bai Yinan''s family, she could only reply with a word: "Oh, then since Zheng is back, what are you crying for?"

 C8

    "When Zheng returned, she happened to be at the Bai Mansion''s gate to end the engagement. Seeing that Second Aunt was crying pitifully, she went up and comforted him a little. When Zheng saw me, she actually said ''I ¡­'' in front of everyone. "Tell me ¡­"


    Saying that, Bai Di''s tears fell again, looking extremely pitiful.


    The Madame Hee was not moved by Bai Zheng''s return and asked anxiously, "What did she say about you in front of everyone?"


    "She actually... They said that Di and the Young Master Chu were secretly accepting it! It is only because Di bewitched him that she decided to go to the Young Master Chu to end the engagement ¡­ " Bai Di looked more and more humiliated and embarrassed, as if she was both embarrassed and annoyed.


    "Zheng girl said that? It seems like there will be no future for us! " Madame Hee''s eyes revealed a cold intent: "My daughter''s most important family name is reputation, she is quite vicious, daring to slander you like that."


    "How can Zheng say those words? If these words reach Third Prince''s ears ¡­ How could the royal family marry a woman whose reputation was tarnished!? " Mrs Zhao panicked.


    After hearing Third Prince''s name, Madame Hee frowned: "Third Prince won''t believe these nonsensical words, right?"


    "Rumors are even stronger than tigers, I''m afraid that Third Prince will really dislike Di because of this ¡­" Bai Di''s eyes were filled with tears as she said helplessly.


    When the Madame Hee heard this, his gaze was like ice floating on the surface of the water, growing colder and colder. She slammed the table and said angrily, "Grandmother will not forgive her!"


    "..."


    The wheels rolled across the frozen road until they stopped at the General Mansion gate.


    Bai Zheng alighted from the carriage with Zhuling''s help, and the Sky Blue Orchid Tattooed Embroidery Shoes went past the General Mansion''s main entrance, heading straight for Bai Yizhang''s study, but was stopped by a sharp voice.


    "You still have the face to come!"


    Bai Di who had just come out of the Hundred Blessed Hall tore away her previous pitiful disguise and walked towards Bai Zheng with a face full of anger. The afterglow of the setting sun shone behind her. The footsteps above her head jingled, causing Bai Zheng, who had turned to look, to blink for a moment.


    It was no wonder that both Feng Jingxuan and Chu Feng would bow down to such a beauty.


    When Bai Di walked closer, Bai Zheng smiled and said: "Zheng is here to look for Second Elder Sister. A few days ago, Second Elder Sister dropped something at my place, and Zheng had specially sent it over today."


    "You actually have the mood to give me something as a gift?" Bai Di frowned, then suddenly thought of something, and frowned: "When did I leave anything behind?"


    Bai Zheng smiled and said, "Zheng found it in Daddy''s study. Although I didn''t recognize it as Second Elder Sister at the start, Uncle Fu said that in the past few days, besides Second Elder Sister, there hasn''t been an outsider in my Bai Mansion. I guess this thing must have been dropped by Second Elder Sister."


    Bai Di''s expression changed a few times, as if she did not expect Bai Zheng to actually say this, she stammered and asked: "Wh, what is it?"


    Second Uncle had just landed in jail, and his General Mansion had just received the news. Bai Zheng came so fast, didn''t she just return!


    Bai Zheng carefully stared at Bai Di, not letting a single change on her face slip away, and laughed softly for a while, the sound of the laughter was extremely light, like snow that had just fallen, "I believe Second Elder Sister''s memory is not too good."


    As he said that, he took out a piece of embroidered cloth. From the inside, black words could be seen. It was obvious that it was a letter.


    The more Bai Zheng whipped around, the whiter her complexion became.


    Didn''t second uncle fall into jail! Could it be that this letter wasn''t found? Could it be that Bai Zheng knew something?


    Her face became paler and paler, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably. She subconsciously shouted, "This, this is not mine!"


    Bai Zheng stopped what she was doing and understood. This Second Elder Sister of her was after all young, and could not hold back at all.


    "Second Elder Sister hasn''t seen what it is, how do you know it isn''t yours?" The smile on Bai Zheng''s face gradually deepened, but her hand had changed as she pulled out another handkerchief.


    "Look, Second Elder Sister, isn''t this the handkerchief you left behind?"


    Bai Di was startled, she stared blankly at it for a moment, then suddenly seemed to understand something, she raised her head, her eyes releasing a cold light: "Despicable and threatening, you are messing with me!"


    Bai Zheng said innocently: "I don''t have it, could it be that this isn''t Second Elder Sister''s handkerchief?"


    Zhuling lowered her head: "Miss must be worried about Master''s matter, and mistook the handkerchief as the wrong one. Please forgive me!"


    "What crime are you apologizing for? From what I see, you''re clearly just toying with me!" Bai Di cut him off harshly.


    Without leaving a trace, Bai Zheng sneered and didn''t want to deal with her again. She then said blissfully, "Second Elder Sister has misunderstood, Uncle still has matters to attend to, so Zheng does not dare to delay and take her leave. I will apologize to Second Elder Sister next time."


    With that, he ignored Bai Di who had yet to react and headed towards the General Mansion study room.


    "Bai Zheng, you despicable and oppressive person, you have guts!" Behind him, Bai Di roared in hysteria as she inserted her nails into the meat.


    Bai Zheng, who had walked to the entrance of the study, lightly shook the snowflakes that were on her shoulders, and heard the butler Bai Shou''s report: "Third Miss, Master said that he knew of your request and sent someone to scout just now. Second Elder has now entered the Supreme Court, so he is powerless to help. You should go back. "


    With regards to this matter, Bai Zheng was not surprised at all.


    Her clear eyes looked at Bai Shou, and the smile on his lips seemed to disappear: "Uncle Ling, you misunderstand, Zheng did not come to see Big Uncle to plead for mercy for Daddy, but to save General Mansion."

 C9

    The last four words were especially harsh on Bai Zheng, as each word fell onto Bai Shou''s heart.


    Bai Shou was surprised, his eyes turned a few times: "Third Miss, please wait." He then returned to his study.


    Not long after, Bai Shou opened the door and invited them in, "Third Miss, please."


    Bai Zheng nodded, signalling for Zhuling to stay outside the door, then walked into the study.


    The structure of General Mansion''s study was similar to that of the Bai Mansion, except that most of the books on the bookshelves were soldiers, and a map was hanging on the side of the wall.


    When Bai Qiying was still alive, he often came to play, but now, things had changed.


    Bai Zheng stopped her messy thoughts and walked straight to the desk. There was a middle aged man sitting in the middle of the chair. His thick black hair was tied up, and there was not a single strand of white hair to be seen.


    "Zheng pays her respect to Big Uncle."


    Bai Yizhang raised his eyes, an imposing manner without anger spreading out: "What are you doing here?"


    Bai Zheng bowed her head. "Zheng wishes to request Eldest Uncle to save Father and plead for Your Majesty on behalf of Father."


    "I know about your father, but I can''t help him. Moreover, the Great Zhou treasury is now empty, your father has embezzled two hundred thousand gold at this critical juncture, he is courting death. " Bai Yizhang said indifferently, as if he was not talking about his own brother, but a criminal that he did not know.


    Bai Zheng''s body trembled slightly, as if she was crying, "Uncle, you should know that father has always been a dutiful and timid man, how could he dare to steal silver! It was just a letter, it couldn''t be counted! "As long as uncle pleads with His Majesty, in consideration of General Mansion and Grandfather''s face, Daddy, Daddy will be fine ¡­"


    Bai Yizhang frowned, he looked at Bai Shou impatiently, and the killing intent that came out from the battlefield caused Bai Shou to be extremely shocked. This Third Miss, he had said just now that he was not here to plead for mercy but was instead here to save General Mansion, and in the end, had actually lied to him.


    "Uncle ¡­" Zheng is begging Big Uncle ¡­ "You have to save father, it''s just a letter, it can''t be counted on ¡­"


    Bai Yizhang finally could no longer hold it in, and interrupted Bai Zheng''s tearful and pleading voice: "That letter is an ironclad proof! Your father is courting death, and even if he were to sacrifice his entire General Mansion, he will not be able to save him.


    Hearing that, Bai Shou immediately went forward to support Bai Zheng, and secretly used her power to pull her.


    Bai Zheng looked like she was about to collapse. As she struggled out of Bai Shou''s grasp, she tried to continue grabbing onto Bai Yizhang''s sleeves. At the same time, she sobbed, "It''s just a letter, anyone can write it!"


    Bai Yizhang avoided Bai Zheng''s hand and blurted out in annoyance: "Your father''s handwriting is clearly on top of it, who are you going to make write it?"


    Bai Zheng finally raised her head, allowing her to see clearly. At that moment, Bai Zheng''s face did not have a single tear, her eyes were clear and bright, causing Bai Yizhang''s hair to stand on end.


    The corner of her lips lifted slightly, and her tone became as cold as water: "That letter was taken away by the officials of the justice courts after my father''s study was dug out, and not even the people in my residence were able to see its contents. How can Uncle be so sure that it contains my father''s handwriting? "Is Eldest Uncle so powerful that he could extend his hand into the justice courts? Or is it that letter? It was Eldest Uncle''s doing in the first place!"


    Bai Yizhang realized that he had leaked the information, but he was experienced enough in government affairs, the expression on his face did not change at all: "What nonsense are you spouting! If it wasn''t for your father''s handwriting, how could a mere letter have allowed a third-grade assistant minister to enter the Supreme Court? "


    Bai Zheng stood up and brushed off the dust on her body. But, my father is still a descendant of the same grandfather as you, and everyone knows that my father is as timid as a mouse, and has always been afraid of your big brother.


    "Are you threatening me?" Bai Yizhang shouted in anger.


    "How would Zheng dare?" Although she said she didn''t dare, Bai Zheng''s thin body remained straight.


    "After all they are siblings, Zheng naturally believes that anyone in the imperial court would harm my father. Only my General Mansion do not, and not only so, I should do my best to help my father if anything happens to him. Otherwise... Do you think the Emperor will believe that a mere third-grade household minister lures corruption away for profit, or do you think that a general in possession of four hundred thousand soldiers will have the heart to disobey him a little? "


    Bai Yizhang immediately got up, the table was pushed back by his sudden movement, Bai Zheng nimbly dodged it, then raised his head to bump into Bai Yizhang''s slightly red eyes: "My General Mansion has always been for His Majesty, for His Great Zhou''s life and death, do you think you can rely on this to climb up to me! You can make His Majesty suspect me? "


    Bai Zheng laughed softly. This smile made Bai Yizhang feel an intense unease in his heart.


    "What if Zheng has true evidence?"

 C10

    "The General Mansion is clean and white! Where did the evidence come from? "


    "Zheng naturally does not dare to speak nonsense, and has specially brought the evidence this time, uncle, please look at it." As Bai Zheng said this, he took out the letter that Nianming had copied beforehand, and offered it to Bai Yizhang with both hands.


    Looking at this letter, the unease in Bai Yizhang''s heart grew more and more intense. He had a feeling that this was not a good thing and he didn''t even dare to take it. He could only calm down and read the letter through ten lines. The more he read, the more shocked he was.


    On top of it, Bai Yinan''s handwriting read: "Brother, I dare not disobey your wishes. Ran Nan Town is a flood, the people are suffering, two hundred thousand silver is related to the lives of tens of thousands of people.


    It was clear that this was his handwriting.


    Just the word "good".


    Bai Yizhang held onto the letter, the texture of the silk felt light and soft, but now it felt like a thousand kilograms, pressing down on him until he couldn''t breathe.


    But it was enough to take him, and the life of the entire General Mansion.


    Ordinary officials who embezzled money could at most be executed. However, he was a great general, a general who feared the Emperor even with military power. Wouldn''t he... Bai Yizhang felt as if he had entered an ice cellar, the bottom of his feet cool to the top of his head.


    Bai Zheng had taught Bai Yinan how to write since he was young. His handwriting was similar to Bai Yinan''s in the first place, so it was easy to copy. As for Bai Yizhang''s handwriting...


    "It would be difficult for other officials to change their words. Finally, there are a few letters written by my uncle in my house. What do you think, Eldest Uncle? "


    "Wretched girl, you are courting death!" Killing intent surged in Bai Yizhang''s eyes, she turned and picked up the sword on the shelf, neatly cut off the letter, and pointed the sword straight at Bai Zheng, flying straight for her face.


    Bai Zheng''s clear and cold eyes looked at Bai Yizhang, without any intention of backing down, and even when Bai Yizhang''s sword blade struck, his lips were curled up, and his calm death god like appearance caused Bai Yizhang to look up, the sword blade swept past Bai Zheng''s hair, and collided with Bai Zheng''s steps, creating a clear sound, which finally landed beside her feet.


    "Uncle is still quite clear, if Zheng''s life is really lost here today, with seventy-three people from the General Mansion accompanying me in death, it would be worth it."


    "You''re not afraid of death!" Bai Yizhang''s entire being drooped down, the imposing aura he exuded just now had disappeared without a trace.


    "Zheng believes that Eldest Uncle''s achievements in the battlefield are outstanding and he is not an impulsive person. Since Zheng dares to pass this letter to you today, Big Uncle should know of my family, so even if it was each person, there wouldn''t be any difficulty. If Zheng does not let Zhuling return within two hours to report her arrival, I believe that Big Uncle would not want to see a great calamity befall our General Mansion. "


    Bai Yizhang weakly fell back onto the chair and sat down. He lowered his head and rubbed the space between his brows, "What do you want?"


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly, "I want father to return safely."


    "Your father is very important to His Majesty. He has ordered the Supreme Court to investigate this matter strictly, so there is nothing I can do about it. However, as you have said, the outside world knows that your father is my younger brother, so the effect of my words is not very great. "


    "Zheng has a plan, as long as uncle is willing to help, it won''t be difficult for someone with powerful profound strength to come out."


    Bai Yizhang raised his head, "You want to rob a prison?"


    "Uncle is joking." Zheng naturally did not have such an audacious thought. My Bai Mansion are all weak scholars. At most, my clan can only look after the house and protect it, so I need to borrow some people from General Mansion. "


    Don''t you have the audacity to do so? Bai Yizhang''s chest tightened, he felt his Qi and blood rushing to his head, his temples throbbing, and then he called out, "Bai Heng."


    A young man dressed entirely in black suddenly appeared in the room. He appeared too quickly, to the point where Bai Zheng was unable to see clearly how he entered.


    Bai Yizhang ordered: "Tonight, you will obey Third Miss''s orders."


    Bai Heng only hesitated for a moment before cupping his hands together and saying, "Yes."


    Bai Zheng looked at Bai Heng and was very satisfied with his skill, "Uncle, Zheng still needs to borrow some letters from uncle and the important officials of the imperial court. You are a first rank great general, and are not at the level of my father''s third rank.


    "You ¡­"


    Bai Zheng stepped out of the door, and Zhuling anxiously stepped forward to support her: "Miss, did Master agree?"


    Bai Zheng nodded her head: "The things have already been sent by uncle, go back and tell Nianming."


    Zhuling was surprised and said: "Then old master can be saved? This servant will be going back now! " After saying goodbye, he hurriedly turned around and left.


    Bai Zheng looked at Zhuling''s happy back, and felt a wave of warmth in her heart. In this battle, she had many helpers and many loyal servants in Bai Mansion.


    Only when Zhuling''s figure disappeared around the corner did Bai Zheng turn around and walk into the courtyard. By now the sky had turned dark blue, and the snow had stopped. Half a crescent moon could be vaguely seen on the horizon.


    Bai Zheng''s red face was hidden behind the white fur on the brim of her fiery-red fox fur hat. Her hand gently played with the snow that was falling on the plum trees in the courtyard.


    "How long has it been since my father was captured?" Bai Zheng suddenly asked.


    "Almost four hours." Unknowingly, Bai Heng, who had followed him from behind replied.


    Bai Zheng looked at the plum tree in front of him and seemed to have thought of something. "At this time of year, the Red Plum of Long Mountain is the most gorgeous.


    Bai Heng raised his head abruptly. "Young mistress, you mean ¡­"

 C11

    The capital''s Yongding City was located in the northern part of the Great Zhou and there was an almost every winter season that lasted for at least a month. At this time of year, the ice, snow, and vegetation were bleak and desolate, and officials and nobles of the Yongding City had nothing to play around with.


    Until the end of the previous dynasty, when the emperor planted red plums all over Mount Long in order to win over his beloved concubine.


    It was only then that the Yongding City Dong Ri started to become more vivid.


    The sky gradually darkened, the heads of Long Shan started to disperse.


    A delicate looking little girl in a pink jacket dress was still jumping around in the plum trees picking plum blossoms. Occasionally, she would grab a plum blossom and hand it over to a younger looking boy behind her.


    He didn''t forget to remind her, "Little Jiu, you have to hold on tight. If this Plum Blossom drops, big sister Zhao won''t play with you anymore!"


    The little boy''s black eyes were as bright as the stars, and his fine eyelashes were stained with falling snow. He rubbed his red nose and nodded vigorously, "Big sister Zhao, don''t worry. Jiu Er will definitely protect the plum blossoms!"


    "Luckily Fifth Bro sneakily brought us out, those annoying lackeys aren''t here. Today, we must pick more beautiful Red Plum Blossom and go back to show it to Royal Father''s mufei! " The little girl replied in excitement.


    "And then there''s the mufei of Jiu''er!"


    The little girl patted Xiao Jiu''s head, "I know, I know, our Jiu''er is the most obedient." In between her words, she discovered a red plum tree that was flourishing. She only had time to say, "Protect the plum blossoms!" He ran forward without looking back.


    Xiao Jiu hugged the Plum Blossom and spread his short legs in an effort to keep up.


    Not far away, a youth enjoying the plum blossom by himself turned his gaze back just in time to see this scene. He hurriedly went forward to give chase.


    For some reason, a group of people suddenly appeared in the Plum Wood, which should have been dispersed by the crowd. These people were laughing and jumping, talking, and a few children were rushing around.


    The youth had no choice but to retreat left and right as he struggled to pass through the human wall. When he finally walked over, Xiao Jiu was already nowhere to be seen.


    His heart sank and his brows furrowed. "Kirin."


    A black-robed man flew to the ground, knelt, and said, "Your Imperial Highness."


    "Where''s the ninth prince?"


    The qilin lowered its head. "Just now, when the ninth palace went to look for Seventh Princess, a group of people suddenly appeared. The ninth prince was also submerged in the crowd. The qilin and qilin didn''t notice and followed closely behind ¡­"


    "Trash!" The young man looked ahead in anger, "Seal Mount Long immediately, not a single bird is allowed to fly out. I''ll check the background of that group of people just now. "


    "Yes sir!"


    "Call Zhao Ming over to escort him back to the palace."


    "Yes sir!" Kylin knew that this matter was urgent, so he didn''t dare to stop for a moment. He stood up and called for the little girl from before, Princess Zhaoming.


    If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have brought Little Jiu and Zhao Ming out.


    Xiao Jiu was given to him by the most beloved Lian Fei in the Royal Father. Now that his only child was in trouble, wouldn''t Lian Fei want to fight him to the death? When Zhaoming returned to the palace, Xiao Jiu would not appear, and Royal Father would definitely know that at that time, not only him, but even his mufei would be punished.


    Thinking of this, the young man hurriedly called out to Qilin, "Wait! Zhaoming no longer needed to return to the palace, or ¡­ send it to the Mansion of Grand Commandant first. "


    Princess Zhaoming was the youngest daughter of the Noble Consort Zhao, the granddaughter of Grand Commandant Zhao. Only by having Mansion of Grand Commandant to look after Zhaoming could he feel at ease to go look for Xiao Jiu.


    The night sky was freezing cold. Bei Feng carried the snow on the tree with him as he whistled through the air, causing people to be unable to hide anywhere.


    The youth carried Zhao Ming onto the carriage and patiently consoled him with a few words before sending the carriage off with his eyes.


    At this time, Mount Long was completely devoid of the liveliness of the day. The snow-covered sky made it seem like it wasn''t dark, but this cold feeling seeped into his bones and wrapped around his entire body, causing him to feel ice-cold.


    The youth''s heart became increasingly heavy. At this moment, he was completely unable to feel the cold mountain. As time passed, sweat began to form on his forehead.


    He even started to think about if he should go find Jing Zhao Yin Qin Mu. His manpower was limited, and with an additional bit of help, he would be able to search for Xiao Jiu at one in the morning.


    "Ninth Prince!"


    In the snow and ice, this shout was exceptionally clear. The youth was startled and hurriedly looked towards the direction the voice came from.


    A man in black was running towards him with a small body in his arms. The child in the man''s arms had a red face and tears in his eyes.


    Isn''t this Ninth Prince?


    When Ninth Prince saw him, he cried loudly: "Fifth brother! Fifth brother! "Jiu''er is so scared!"


    The young man nervously checked Xiao Jiu''s body. Only after confirming that he was not injured did he heave a sigh of relief, signalling the man: "Quickly go and invite Imperial Physician Chen over to Mansion of Grand Commandant. Let''s go to the Mansion of Grand Commandant and pick up Zhao Ming. "


    The black-clothed man did not dare to hesitate and carried Xiao Jiu onto the carriage. He then rode the other horse and left.


    Sitting in the warm carriage, Ninth Prince slowly stopped crying. The youth wiped his tears and gently asked, "Where did you go?"


    Ninth Prince rubbed his large eyes. There were still some tears on his long eyelashes. Because he cried too hard just now, he was still sobbing a little.

 C12

    "Just now, Jiu''er wanted to go chase after big sister Zhao, but who knew that she wouldn''t be able to. She got lost and couldn''t find big sister Zhao or fifth brother no matter how hard she tried. "Fifth brother, there''s no one in the darkness of the mountain. Jiu''er is really scared!"


    The youth who was addressed as fifth brother was the Fifth Prince, Feng Jingyi. Feng Jingyi pinched Ninth Prince''s fleshy little face: "Let''s see if you still dare to run around next time."


    Suddenly, the carriage jolted and Feng Jingyi hugged Ninth Prince who almost rolled onto the ground, and bellowed: "Qilin!"


    After the bumpy time, the noise coming from outside had passed through the thick curtain and into the carriage. Feng Jingyi frowned, he did not know why his heart was in such a mess, but he felt that today''s events were extremely strange.


    He opened the curtain and looked outside. The Qilin who was driving the carriage stopped and a voice reported to him, "Your Highness, the crown prince has met an assassin. The crown prince''s mansion and Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin are currently all over the city."


    However, Feng Jingyi''s gaze was attracted by a wisp of black smoke in the distance. The winter night was especially bright due to the reflection of the snow, allowing him to clearly see a few groups of people searching door to door for something. In the distance, there was a wisp of fire carrying thick black smoke rising, that was ¡­


    "Mansion of Grand Commandant!" The qilin whispered.


    Zhaoming!


    Feng Jingyi''s temple fiercely jumped, "Quickly go and put out the fire!"


    This was the night where Yongding City was the most flustered in the fourteen years of his life, and also the most unlucky night of his fourteen years of life.


    In order to put out the fire, he even brought along the soldiers who were in charge of capturing the assassin''s Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin. This was because Princess Zhaoming was coincidentally trapped in the study room with the Mansion of Grand Commandant at the starting of the fire.


    Fortunately, they found it in time and the fire did not spread out. Who knew that at the same time that they rescued Zhaoming, the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin soldiers found a letter that had been burned halfway through the study room. A corrupt letter worth two hundred thousand silver.


    On the other side, the assassin who tried to assassinate the crown prince was surrounded by soldiers and soldiers. They were forced to hide in the palace.


    The people of the crown prince''s residence had no choice but to search the residence of the Duke of Qing. However, when they searched the bedroom, they were obstructed in every way by the Duke of Qing.


    In an instant, everyone in the imperial court was shocked.


    In comparison, Bai Yinan, who had found the letter more than four hours before them, instantly lost all ability to continue the conversation as two important officials of the imperial court were dragged into the corruption case consecutively.


    "Obviously, Grand Commandant Zhao had the intention to burn the evidence out of guilt, but to think that Princess Zhaoming had accidentally entered the study, causing him to be shocked and accidentally caused a huge fire. As for the Duke of Qing, he is Eldest Princess Anyang''s husband. Fortunately, he is facing the Prince, and when the Duke of Qing was trying to obstruct the search of the room, he turned against him. "


    Early in the morning, Zhuling rushed into Bai Zheng''s room excitedly and told her the rumors outside.


    "Then, for the Duke Qing Palace to swiftly come here and clash with the Mansion of Prime Minister, Prince had thought that he was obstructing us like this was on purpose! Who would have thought that we would be able to find such an important piece of evidence. "


    Crown Prince Feng Jingye was currently born in Empress Chu, and this Empress Chu was the eldest sister of Chu Feng''s mother, the beloved daughter of Prime Minister Chu.


    The clan of many generations of Chu Family had also contributed greatly to the battle of His Majesty Feng Linche for the direct line of descent, and the eldest son of Prime Minister Chu had also lost his life in this dispute.


    Thus, in order to reflect on the merits of Chu Family, Feng Linche immediately made Feng Jingye the crown prince. It was a pity that Feng Linche''s boldness and intelligence did not pass on to the crown prince.


    On the contrary, Third Prince Feng Jingxuan, who was close to Bai Di, had a few years ago resolved the matter of Cheng''an City''s corruption, and when the plague spread to Yongding City, other princes would not be able to avoid it and stand at the front line, controlling the epidemic situation. Their reputation had faintly surpassed the crown prince''s.


    However, although Feng Jingye was mediocre, he was still the legitimate son of the main palace and held the position of Crown Prince. When his life was threatened, he would get angry, and he would have great courage to fight against the Duke of Qing.


    Bai Zheng helplessly looked at this girl who was so excited that she had forgotten the rules, rushing into her bedroom before she could even get up. She rubbed her eyes that were still a little red from not getting enough sleep.


    She, who had waited until the results of the night before returning, had only slept for four hours.


    Zhuling felt extremely proud when she saw this kind of young miss. Who would have thought that the mastermind behind the Yongding City, who had caused such a ruckus, was actually a fifteen year old young lady?


    The young miss of the clan was meticulous with her actions. She first forced the General Mansion to take action, and hid the letter in almost all of the officials'' residences. He also sent people to pretend to be assassins. No matter where the soldiers and horses of the crown prince''s residence went, they would be able to find ''evidence''.


    Although the crown prince was mediocre, he still valued his life. Only he had sufficient authority to unscrupulously search the residences of any officials of the Great Zhou.


    And the Fifth Prince''s birth mother, Consort Chen, was one of the unfavoured concubines in the palace. The mother race did not have much influence, and this time, he brought the Seventh Princess and the Ninth Prince with his. Regardless of what happened, he did not dare to let the palace know, nor did he have the time to care for the other one.


    His young miss had purposefully sent people to lure away the Ninth Prince at Long Shan and had even set a time to set fire to the Mansion of Grand Commandant. With the torrential public opinion, anyone would think that the fire was caused by Zhao Taiwen trying to burn the "evidence".


    "Miss, what should we do next?"

 C13

    Seeing Bai Zheng stand up, Zhuling immediately went forward to help her wash.


    After Bai Zheng rinsed his mouth, she wiped off the water droplets on the corner of his mouth and said, "Great Lieutenant Zhao and Duke Qing have immersed themselves in government affairs for so many years, it will depend on their own ability."


    Actually, Bai Zheng was not someone who expected things to be like a god, and had no choice but to borrow the people from the General Mansion.


    Even though she was capable, she was not his trusted aide. It was not easy to be absolutely foolproof, so she hid the letter in all of the officials'' residences in the Yongding City.


    Right now, the entire imperial government was probably panicking.


    "When will the master return?"


    Bai Zheng sat in front of the dressing table and looked at the beautiful lady in the copper mirror.


    In the winter, the sky was bright and the sun was rising slowly from behind the gold-plated clouds. Before long, the sun in the east was shining brightly.


    Feng Linyuan, dressed in a moon-white blue fur coat, was reading a book under a tree. Spots of sunlight fell through the gaps between the leaves. Spots of sunlight landed on the side of his handsome face, making his eyebrows and hair seem even more delicate and picturesque.


    "Hahaha ¡­" that Third Miss of Bai Family is truly an amazing person! "


    A burst of loud laughter came from afar, Feng Linyuan raised his eyes and looked, the owner of the laughter was dressed in red silk clothes, and was extremely eye-catching under the cover of the ice and snow.


    She was waving a silk fan that didn''t fit in with the season. Her ink-like long hair danced in the wind as she waved the silk fan. She was handsome, elegant, and elegant.


    Thank you for sending people to track this Third Miss of Bai Family, otherwise, I''m afraid you would have missed out on such an interesting show!


    The man walked to Feng Linyuan''s side and casually poured himself a cup of tea. He took a sip and sat on the stone chair, then continued speaking with interest.


    "But since she dared to treat General Bai in such a manner, it looks like the two hundred thousand silver issue really has nothing to do with Bai Yinan. "But then again, where do you think you should get the three thousand silver she owes you?"


    Feng Linyuan did not answer, but smiled at the fan the red clothed man had just put away: "You aren''t afraid of the cold."


    The red clothed man selectively ignored Feng Linyuan''s mocking words, his heart was immersed in the conversation, "Why don''t you let Mo Lee follow her? I want to see how she''ll change out three thousand silver. That''s three thousand gold! "


    Feng Linyuan acted as though he was looking at a whole new world: "You are the dignified first in Great Zhou, and the second young master of Soong Family, Soong Yiqing, why do you need to add this on top of little 3000 pairs of eyes?"


    "This girl is bold and presumptuous. She dared to make things up to frame the imperial court''s senior officials. What if the next step is to seek for money in my house and provoke my bad luck?"


    The Soong Family that Soong Yiqing was in, was not only the richest in Great Zhou, but it was also a shop that was filled with profound energy as well.


    At one point in time, in the martial world, it was said that "all people who possess Soong Family must possess Soong Family", and this could be seen how rich and powerful the Soong Family was.


    Feng Linyuan recalled the first time he saw Bai Zheng.


    She had fallen in the snow, her lips pale, her delicate face bloodless. His clothes were disheveled, and it was obvious that he scratched tree branches and rocks during the process of falling. A large, malevolent, terrifying wound was currently oozing out fresh blood.


    The appearance of dying in blood could be seen from the snow-covered valley.


    Feng Linyuan originally wanted to help Old General Bai treat her because of his friendship with his, but who knew that this girl''s body would recover in a few days.


    Now, his mind was even more nimble and his methods were even sharper.


    His father had just entered prison and was already able to think of a plan to lure people into trouble in a moment of extreme emergency. It was indeed surprising that his timing was so accurate.


    But the most terrifying thing was that she took human nature into account.


    Since the ancient times, the Emperor had been suspicious and would not leave any hidden dangers. General Bai held the military power, his authority overshadowed that of the imperial court, he would definitely walk on thin ice.


    This woman was not simple!


    Soong Yiqing took a sip of his tea, as if he had thought of something, he looked at Feng Linyuan and asked: Oh right, what are you going to do about the corruption case?


    After hearing this, Feng Linyuan''s gaze immediately became extremely sharp.


    The old couple who complained were being chased all the way back. Fortunately, they were escorted by Mo Lee to enter the capital smoothly.


    He originally thought that Bai Yinan was involved. Now it seemed that the matter of the old couple entering the capital smoothly had caused the real mastermind behind the scenes to fall into disarray. Bai Yinan was merely the scapegoat.


    If the Miss Bai knew ¡­


    With that thought, Feng Linyuan tightly wrapped the fur coat around his body, the fierceness in his eyes disappeared and the gentleness of the past returned. "This matter can be dealt with by Miss Bai, and after she knows about it, she will have a way to deal with it."

 C14

    The next step of the corruption case was as Bai Zheng had expected.


    After he had been implicated and imprisoned, Grand Commandant Zhao and Duke Qing had thoroughly displayed the power and connections that they had accumulated over the years. Every day, they would send a group of officials to request for orders, and every day, Noble Consort Zhao and Eldest Princess An Yang would seek Feng Linche for help.


    The justice court officials were so frightened that they didn''t know what to do, so Feng Linche could only ask the Crown Prince Feng Jingye to investigate it himself.


    Under so much pressure, Feng Jingye had actually found out about quite a few corrupt and bribe-taking officials, and even caught a group of Xiliang spies, who in the end, ended the case with a Great Zhou spy trying to break away from the Great Zhou emperor.


    Back and forth, only four or five days had passed.


    Bai Zheng stood guard at the entrance of the Supreme Court, waiting for Bai Yinan to be released. She calculated in her heart, the appointed ten days were about to end, and the matter of three thousand silver would have to be put on the agenda.


    Bai Nianming laid on the ground outside the doors of the justice courts, probing with his round head, "Elder sister, when will father come out?"


    Bai Nianjin patted Bai Nianming''s head and said gently: "What are you being anxious for, Daddy is coming out right now."


    "Daddy!"


    Hearing Bai Nianming''s cheers, Bai Zheng immediately raised her head and looked over. She saw Bai Yinan wearing a dark blue cloth and walking towards them.


    He hastened his steps and walked out, carrying Bai Nianming. "Nianming, good child ¡­"


    "Daddy ¡­" The moment he saw Bai Yinan, Bai Zheng''s eyes turned red.


    In her previous life, ever since she went abroad to study at the age of fourteen, she had had a lot of work to do and rarely returned home. Her father died when she was 22 due to illness.


    At that time, she was in the middle of a debate on her thesis. She didn''t even have time to return home to see her father for the last time.


    In her previous life, father and daughter were very thin, in this life, she would definitely cherish them many times more.


    Bai Yinan turned his head and saw Bai Zheng standing next to him. Bai Zheng could clearly see that the moment his gaze touched her, she felt an expression of love and relief that was hard to detect.


    Bai Yinan put down his son and hastily went forward to look at Bai Zheng carefully. After confirming that there was nothing wrong with her, he said in a gratified voice, "Zheng is back! "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine."


    Bai Nianjin, who was left alone by the side, had a sour look in his eyes. He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, then smiled and pulled Bai Nianming over: "Let''s go home quickly. Mother should be waiting for us."


    Along the way, under Bai Yinan''s request, Bai Zheng told him about her experiences when she went missing. Bai Nianming also mentioned about Chu Feng''s marriage annulment that day.


    Bai Nianjin was the first to get off the carriage, and carried Bai Nianming down. As soon as Bai Yinan lifted up the curtain, he heard butler Bai Fu''s voice: "Old master, young miss, Old Madam General Mansion requests the two of you to come over immediately."


    ''s face turned cold. Madame Hee had always been biased, he really did not have a good impression of him, and she immediately said coldly: "Father just returned, at least you should rest inside for a bit. Can''t you go tomorrow?"


    However, Bai Yinan sat back into the carriage without hesitation. "I should pay respects to mother when I return. Did Zheng visit your grandmother when she returned?"


    Bai Zheng smiled and shook her head.


    He thought to himself that he, his cheap father, was truly a filial son who pitied his parents and treasured his friendship. He had always been kind to the mother of the eldest son and to his brothers and sisters.


    No matter how much these relatives insulted his family, he would only think that blood was thicker than water. Sometimes, he would even feel glad that he still had a little bit of value to be called a brother by them.


    Zhuling who was waiting at the door had a worried look on her face: "Miss, the Old madam is looking for you right now, did Second Miss say something to her?" She had a nagging feeling that the Miss'' matter with the Second Miss was not over yet.


    Bai Yinan asked after hearing this, "Are you referring to the matter of the marriage annulment?"


    Bai Zheng nodded her head, it was not because she wanted to see them out of concern for her father and daughter. Because of the corruption case, it was already too late for Madame Hee, who should have come early to settle the score, to drag things out until now.


    However, Bai Nianjin knew that it wasn''t just to end the engagement, the letter was clearly sent by the Second Elder Sister. It was just to prevent Bai Yinan from worrying, that Bai Zheng did not let him tell the truth about how he and his brother saved their father.


    "When I returned from Peace City, I had not paid my respects to Grandmother yet, so there''s no harm in going. It just so happens that the matter of annulling the engagement should also be resolved thoroughly. "


    Bai Yinan gently patted Bai Zheng''s shoulder and said: "Don''t be afraid Zheng. If it''s the matter of annulling the engagement, father will support you. "


    Bai Zheng''s heart warmed. She rested her head on her father''s shoulder and said coquettishly: "With daddy here, Zheng is not afraid."


    The father and daughter pair chatted and laughed along the way, and the carriage unknowingly arrived at the General Mansion''s gate.


    At this moment, within the General Mansion, the Old Mistress was sitting in the Madame Hee Hall, talking to the young master who was dressed in a dark yellow robe.


    There were quite a number of people sitting in the hall, but they could still clearly hear the young master''s voice, "This was originally a matter between Old Madam Bai and my grandfather, so this crown prince should not interfere. It''s just that back then the marriage was decided by Royal Father as a witness, so since Grandfather has requested Royal Father to be the judge, Fifth Brother and I will come and disturb you, please forgive us Old Madam. "


    Bai Zheng could not help but twitch her mouth.


    It seemed that during this Hongmen feast, not only did Madame Hee find him, she even invited the crown prince, Feng Jingye, and the fifth prince as well?


    If one were to say that Feng Jingye was Prime Minister Chu''s biological grandson, it seemed that Madame Hee had no intention of letting her off this time.


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes as she silently cursed, but her footsteps did not stop as she followed Bai Yinan into the great hall. She arrived in front of everyone, bent down, and greeted them one by one: "Greetings Prince, Fifth Prince, Prime Minister, and Grandmother."


    Upon seeing Bai Zheng, everyone in the hall became quiet. Other than the gentle looking Feng Jingyi, everyone else looked at him coldly with gloomy faces.


    Even though Bai Zheng''s head was lowered, her thin body was perfectly straight, as if she was completely unaware of these cold sizing up.


    Madame Hee''s brows furrowed even more. In the end, she slammed the table and shouted loudly: "Kneel!"

 C15

    This furious rebuke scared Bai Yinan to the point that he trembled. His legs went weak and he was about to kneel down, but Bai Zheng seemingly carelessly held him by the elbow, only then did he regain his senses.


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes, her long bangs blocking her face, causing people to be unable to see her expression clearly: "Grandmother, please calm your anger, what mistake has Zheng committed?"


    Madame Hee raised her eyebrows, "What''s wrong with that? You ignored your parents and voluntarily withdrew from your marriage with Mansion of Prime Minister, and even disregarded your sisterhood by slandering your Second Elder Sister in public. I actually do not know when our Bai Family has given birth to such an ingrate like you! "


    "I heard that Miss Bai had harshly accused my son of being heartless and slandering my son for accepting things in secret. I wonder how Assistant Minister Bai is usually taught by her family and how your daughter is so impudent!" Prime Minister Chu''s indifferent gaze swept across Bai Zheng, staring at him coldly.


    Actually, Prime Minister Chu, who heard of this the other day, was extremely pleased with the matter of annulling the marriage between the daughter of a mere grade three assistant minister.


    However, as the corruption case gradually calmed down, there was actually a voice that began to spread widely, saying that Mansion of Prime Minister Young Master was dissolute, and deserved to be annulled.


    Where would he put his old face?


    Hearing the words private lesson, Madame Hee remembered Bai Di''s gloomy expression these few days. Her heart immediately ached, and she pointed at Bai Zheng: "Evil creature! It was fortunate that Di took the opportunity to chant Buddha to keep you safe a few days ago. Who would have thought that her first cousin would slander her like that! "


    Zheng has always respected her own sister, so how could she frame Di! As for this marriage ¡­ Prime Minister Chu, as fathers, you and I should know the feelings Zheng holds towards the Young Master Chu. If not for the fact that Zheng really hurt her heart this time, she would not have reneged on the marriage ¡­ "


    Bai Yinan had always been a filial child, so when he saw his old mother angry, he did not know what to do. Fortunately, after so many years of experience protecting his daughter, he was not scared out of his mind.


    "Assistant Minister Bai, this means that you are going to prove the ruthlessness of your Chu Family? This marriage was originally set up by Old General Bai and Prime Minister Mu when you were still alive. Your Bai Family suddenly cancelled the marriage, and some people might even think that this uncle of yours had some sort of shameful illness that caused Miss Bai to look down on you! " Feng Jingye said coldly.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng had kept her head down and did not speak, Bai Yinan was once again choked with emotions. Feng Jingyi could not bear to do it, so she coughed lightly in an attempt to break the siege.


    "Since the ancient times, this woman''s thoughts are the most difficult to fathom. I heard that Miss Bai has loved Sir Chu Feng for a long time, this matter of annulling the engagement must have been Miss Bai''s impulsive words, how could he be willing to break it?"


    Bai Zheng''s mouth twitched. This Feng Jingyi had the best character out of all the nine princes that Feng Linche had talked about.


    However, if he knew that he was the one who cheated on him before, he wouldn''t have been so kind to help him today, right?


    She gave a cold laugh and said.


    "Zheng has indeed admired Big Brother Chu Feng in the past. Only after experiencing so much, Zheng was already disheartened to begin with. Back then, when Mansion of Prime Minister''s Servant Xin insulted Zheng, saying that he was not worthy enough for the Young Master Chu, Zheng suddenly realized that if she still refused to let go of the marriage, it would be useless no matter who it was.


    At that time, not only would Bai Mansion be affected, the entire Yongding City would also be a joke. It''s just that after Zheng lost her grandfather, her uncle didn''t feel pain, her grandmother didn''t love it, and she allowed the servants of Mansion of Prime Minister to bully him, not daring to say a word and end the engagement. "


    Bai Zheng had a wronged look on her face as she spoke in a helpless tone, her tone carrying a sense of righteousness.


    However, the meaning behind her words was that his Mansion of Prime Minister had gone too far, to the point where she even dared to spout nonsense towards a mere servant. She simply did not put Bai Mansion in her eyes at all.


    At this time, Madame Hee was still standing on the other side of the Mansion of Prime Minister, questioning Bai Zheng. Didn''t this just fit the words of Bai Zheng, "Big Uncle doesn''t hurt, Grandmother doesn''t love"?


    Feng Jingye''s face alternated between green and white, while Prime Minister Chu''s face was so dark that he could squeeze out Mo.


    Madame Hee was so angry that her hands were trembling. "You''re blaming your uncle, blaming me, your grandmother, for not protecting my granddaughter properly and helping outsiders to bully you?"


    "Zheng did not dare. Zheng can only blame herself for being fortunate and not getting married in the way her grandfather left him. " Bai Zheng sighed.


    The corner of Feng Jingyi''s mouth twitched. It looks like he didn''t have to worry, this girl wasn''t just casually bullied.


    Feng Jingye''s gaze focused, as he scrutinized the girl in front of him who was dressed in a goose yellow dress, with a green jade hairpin between her hair.


    He had thought that she would just be a little girl, and would be so scared that she would plead for mercy with just a few casual words. At that time, he would naturally ask for''s forgiveness by changing her to his first or second daughter, Bai Sheng.


    Chu Family gained both fame and profit, and his position as crown prince was also more stable.


    He didn''t expect to run into such a tough bone.


    He coldly looked at Bai Yinan, "Assistant Minister Bai just came out of the justice courts and has already forgotten the days of being worried and afraid inside?


    Miss Bai doesn''t understand, and doesn''t know what it means to you, Bai Mansion, to break off your marriage.


    "Prince has rushed away many times because of father''s injustice. Zheng thanks him. But Zheng has already made up her mind about annulling the engagement. "


    She would never forget that ever since something had happened to Bai Yinan, Mansion of Prime Minister was the first time she had jumped out and shouted that the marriage was to be annulled, and she took a step on it.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng was not going to give up, the Prime Minister Chu was angered and said coldly, "Although the case has been settled, we have not found the two hundred thousand silver taels that we lost ¡­" With that, he turned and looked at Feng Jingye.


    Feng Jingye understood and continued: "That''s right, since this crown prince found out that this case was the doing of a Xiliang spy, then naturally, I can find out the whereabouts of those two hundred thousand silver coins. Since Miss Bai insists on annulling the engagement today, don''t blame me for not reminiscing about our previous marriage! "


    Bai Zheng clenched her teeth, this was an undisguised threat to him.


    With regards to the loss of two hundred thousand silver taels, the emperor Feng Linche was furious.


    Although the floods and floods had retreated, it would still take a large amount of silver to repair and pacify the affected people. However, the Great Zhou Treasury might not be able to afford the money now.


    It would be better to...


    Bai Zheng thought for a while, then raised her head and said: "If Zheng can help Prince remove the worry in his heart, I wonder if Your Highness will agree to Zheng''s request to cancel the engagement?"

 C16

    "To alleviate the worry in my heart? "Hahaha ¡­" Prime Minister Chu acted as if he had heard something funny: "A mere little girl like you, with just you?"


    "If Prime Minister looks down on Bai Zheng, then how about Bai Zheng makes a bet with Prime Minister?"


    "What bet?"


    "If Zheng can raise two hundred thousand silver taels for Prince within three days, Prime Minister will agree to Bai Zheng''s rescission of the engagement, and at the same time, not make things difficult for my father."


    Feng Jingye laughed with interest: "What if I can''t do it?"


    "What does Your Highness think?" Bai Zheng asked.


    Feng Jingye looked at Prime Minister Chu, who stroked his beard and pondered for a while: "If you are unable to do so, then kneel down and kowtow nine times from the west gate to the east gate, and shout out ''Bai Zheng has no eyes, and is slandering Chu Feng''."


    "You can''t!" Bai Yinan shouted.


    Without waiting for him to finish his sentence, Bai Zheng''s clear "Good" word had already sounded: "Then today, we will slap our palms three times in front of the five s."


    Seeing Bai Zheng''s confident look, Prime Minister Chu hesitated for a moment, but he shook his head. She was just a silly little girl, able to speak as fast as he wanted. Thinking of this, he raised his right hand.


    Before Bai Yinan could block it, Bai Zheng''s right palm had already struck forward.


    "A single palm to bring glory to the sun and moon." Bai Zheng said without hesitation.


    As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Zheng''s second palm also struck out.


    "The second palm strike, the heaven and earth shall be the judge of this gamble." Bai Zheng said as she struck out with her third palm, "Third palm strike. If there is a violation, then your reputation will be ruined!"


    Bai Zheng put her hand down, took two steps back, and bowed politely towards the crowd: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your testimony, in three days, Bai Zheng will definitely present two hundred thousand silver."


    After saying that, he turned around, pulled Bai Yinan who was still standing there in a daze, not knowing what to do, and walked out of the General Mansion Hall without looking back.


    In the carriage, Bai Yinan''s refined and gentle face had a lot of worry. He looked at Bai Zheng for a long time and her mouth seemed to want to say something, but in the end, it turned into a long sigh.


    Bai Zheng knew Bai Yinan was worried. Originally, in order to repay her three thousand gold, she had already planned a way to earn fast money.


    She was not completely sure that she would be able to get two hundred thousand gold this time, but the one thing she was not lacking in Yongding City was the rich and dissolute young master, someone as noble as himself, who could probably fool more than half of them.


    When the carriage passed by the bustling city streets, Bai Zheng suddenly shouted "Stop!", and saw Bai Yinan looking at him suspiciously, a cute smile surfaced on Bai Zheng''s face. "Daddy, your daughter is going to visit the Treasure-collecting Tower, you haven''t rested since you came out of the justice court, go back to the residence now, mother and brothers must be worried too."


    Treasure-collecting Tower?


    Bai Yinan was startled, so that was the reason.


    This Treasure-collecting Tower was the largest auction house in the Yongding City, and every month at the age of fifteen, it would hold an auction for rare treasures.


    Although the national treasury of the Great Zhou was empty, the Yongding City was the capital and all the officials and dignitaries of the Great Zhou were gathered there.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower Auction on the fifteenth of every month seemed to have become the most bustling event in the Yongding City.


    And Treasure-collecting Tower was indeed worthy of being called the largest auction house in the Yongding City. It could always contribute some rare treasures, and each time, it would attract many nobles and nobles to fight for it.


    It was said that His Majesty would occasionally show up to join in on the fun and take some fresh treasures back home.


    Seeing the worry on Bai Yinan''s face, Bai Zheng nodded and said, "Daddy, don''t worry. Your daughter won''t steal nor steal, she''ll just quietly earn money."


    But even if he auctioned off the entire Bai Mansion, he wouldn''t be able to gather two hundred thousand silver taels!


    Bai Yinan was about to start speaking, but seeing that his expression was ugly, he got off the carriage first.


    Bai Yinan sighed helplessly. He calculated that after he went back, he would let the accounting office calculate the properties of the mansion first and then ask his brothers to lend it to him.


    No matter what, make his precious daughter kneel down and kowtow nine times? Even if he had to risk his life, he would definitely not be willing to do so!


    Bai Zheng stood at the Treasure-collecting Tower''s entrance for three days more and it would be the fifteenth of the next month.


    There was nothing special this month, so there was no extra publicity. Bai Zheng smiled as she walked in.


    Normally, Treasure-collecting Tower were just normal treasured shops, but this time there were no customers in the shop.


    Upon seeing her enter, a man with an ordinary face and the appearance of a waiter respectfully greeted her: "Miss, do you want to see something?"


    Bai Zheng swept a glance around, and then revealed a look of serenity, sighing: "Everyone said that Treasure-collecting Tower were filled with treasures of the Great Zhou, I never thought that they were all just some ordinary things."


    Seeing that although Bai Zheng was dressed simply, her clothes were of decent quality, the waiter excused himself and left.


    Not long later, a man who looked like a manager walked up to Bai Zheng and smiled kindly: "I''m not good enough. I heard that Miss did not set her eyes on the treasures of my Treasure-collecting Tower, and I wonder if Miss would be able to say anything about it, so I can help you search for it. "


    Bai Zheng had a gentle smile on her face, but her gaze was looking towards the second floor.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower had a total of three floors, and was only opened on the first floor. Although they could not be compared to those priceless items that could be auctioned off easily, they were still items that could not be taken out by other Treasure Shops.


    As for the second floor, each of them had their own private rooms, for those rich and noble princes and sons to squander all by themselves.


    Bai Zheng turned to look at the man in charge, who paused for a moment, then led Bai Zheng up to the second floor, and invited her into an elegant room.


    A beautiful servant girl came in and poured some tea. Bai Zheng thanked her naturally and started to drink his tea.


    The steward observed for a while without leaving a trace. He was quite sure that this girl of unknown origin had some ulterior motives, so he could only wait quietly.


    Seeing that the steward was not rushing her, and had been standing at the side respectfully waiting for her orders, Bai Zheng could not help but praise in her heart, it seemed that the Treasure-collecting Tower''s rules were quite good.


    Bai Zheng lightly sipped her hot tea and then said: "I wonder what kind of sky-high price the most valuable treasure that was auctioned off up till now after the Treasure-collecting Tower has been opened, was it for sale?"


    "300,000 gold." The supervisor replied indifferently, without showing any trace of pride.

 C17

    This number made Bai Zheng very satisfied.


    "So it''s like this, I have something here that I want to ask for Treasure-collecting Tower s to sell for a good price." Bai Zheng said as she took out a piece of paper from her sleeve.


    When he went out this morning, he was only going to fetch Bai Yinan, and he did not plan to come to this place at all. He did not bring everything here, but luckily he had kept the recently crafted paper on him.


    The manager took the piece of paper that Bai Zheng handed over. He was confused by the item that he had never seen before: "May I ask what treasure this young lady is?"


    It was not the fault that this manager didn''t know anything. After Bai Zheng woke up, she realized that the development of this world was extremely lagging behind, especially the things used for writing.


    In her previous life, as a chemical prodigy, she had worked on the production of paper in the laboratory when she was still an undergraduate. Now, she was actually of use when promoting the four great inventions of China in front of her classmates abroad.


    Bai Zheng did not explain and continued to speak politely: "Can you please give me some pen and ink?"


    The servant girl standing at the side, upon hearing this, did not wait for the steward''s instructions. Instead, she went out to retrieve a quill and a brush, which she placed on the table. She even grinded some ink with care.


    Bai Zheng picked up the pen, took back the paper in the manager''s hand, and wrote the two words "Treasure-collecting Tower" on it.


    Thanks to the History department''s mother who had scolded her since childhood to practice soft brushwork, and after she left the country, she would occasionally take out pen and paper to practice because she missed her hometown, which was why she was able to write so well.


    The supervisor was confused. It seemed that this white piece of paper could be written with some unknown material. However, even the best silk was only worth 5 taels of silver each.


    If such a thing was auctioned off, what good price could it fetch?


    Bai Zheng finished writing and blew lightly on the completed word before handing it to the manager: "Manager knows, if this small piece of paper were to be filled with words, it would only need a few dozen pages to hold the [Records of the Great Zhou]."


    The supervisor took a deep breath.


    "Records of the Great Zhou", written by the sage of the previous dynasty, Xu Chao, recorded the history and characters of the various dynasties of the Great Zhou. It was an enlightening teaching material for all the scholars of the Great Zhou.


    Only two ox-carts were needed to carry an ordinary bamboo scroll. This was a good book, and it took two or three hundred years of effort before it was able to spread throughout the entire Great Zhou.


    Bai Zheng understood the manager''s expression, and added: "Compared to silk, the cost of this paper, even if it''s a few dozen pages, is only a few coins."


    A ray of light shot out of the steward''s eyes. He could vaguely guess what was going on.


    "It''s extremely easy for silk to seep into ink, but this piece of paper isn''t. It can be made much thicker like silk ¡­"


    The overseer''s face was filled with wild joy.


    Of course he understood what this meant! Simply saying that this paper was not expensive, but the appearance of this paper would change the fate of all the students of the entire continent!


    Bai Zheng continued to speak leisurely, "I heard that the War God Sun Qi from the previous generation of Xiliang had a copy of the¡¶ Twelve Techniques of War Countries¡·. His Majesty had always wanted it, but he had to put in a lot of manpower and resources. "If I were to use this paper to transcribe ¡­"


    If he were to use paper to copy it, he would be able to do so no matter how far away it was!


    The manager had already guessed Bai Zheng''s motive, but he still cautiously asked: "This piece of paper is indeed rare, but it''s just as lady said, anything with a price of less than one coin won''t be able to sell for a high price."


    Bai Zheng smiled: "I''m not here to sell this paper this time, I''m here to ask Treasure-collecting Tower to help me auction the paper making technique for me."


    Indeed!


    The supervisor tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, but his attitude was even more respectful.


    "On behalf of the Treasure-collecting Tower, I guarantee that this lady''s treasure will definitely be sold to you at an auction three days from now. Only, for items that are being auctioned with the help of Treasure-collecting Tower, we would normally need to get paid a tenth of the interest. "


    Ten percent was also right. Bai Zheng nodded, put down the teacup and stood up, then bowed: "I''ll be troubling you. She went out in a hurry today, so she brought this piece of paper with him. On the fifteenth day, I will have to trouble the steward to send someone to my residence to retrieve the new paper that I have prepared. "


    "May I ask what your name is? Where do you live?"


    Bai Zheng did not hide it from him, since the crown prince and the others knew where the money came from, "My surname is Bai, one word and one zither, my father is the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Bai Yinan."


    Isn''t that the Third Miss who, after the corruption case in the past few days, had spread her Yongding City to everyone, and was determined to end the marriage because of Second Young Master Mansion of Prime Minister being so unscrupulous?


    The supervisor was stunned, and Bai Zheng had already left the room. He looked at the piece of paper that Bai Zheng had left him, lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment. Then, she quickly walked up to the third floor, and headed towards a private room at the end of the corridor.


    The private room was at the corner of the corridor. Ordinary people would have thought that they had reached the end of the corridor. Who knew that there would be another door hidden within a few steps?


    The steward knocked on the door but there was no reply. He stood outside and waited quietly. After a while, he heard the sound of "Enter" from inside. The voice was calm and gentle.


    He was sitting on a chair, covered in a thick blanket, and half of his elegant face was hidden behind a black mask. Beside him was a wolf that was completely white, and there was not a single strand of hair on its body.


    The man caressed the wolf''s head with one hand and flipped through the account book with the other. Although he appeared to be very relaxed, there was a natural noble air within this carefree manner.


    The manager closed the door, turned around and respectfully made a gesture of respect, only then did he take out the paper Bai Zheng had left behind, and said: "Master, the Third Miss who is in charge of the Bai Mansion today has come here to ask us to auction something."

 C18

    When the man, who had always had his head lowered, heard the words Bai Mansion and Third Miss, he lifted it up. It was actually Feng Linyuan.


    The most important person behind the Treasure-collecting Tower of the Yongding City Auction House was none other than Marquis Dingyuan, Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan felt that ever since he had Mo Lee track the location of the case of corruption, he had been able to hear Bai Zheng''s name almost everyday in the recent days. And now, hearing it from the Treasure-collecting Tower Enforcer''s mouth, he actually had a kind of inexplicable sense of familiarity. Had she come to find Treasure-collecting Tower for the bet she had just made with the Prime Minister Chu?


    Feng Linyuan''s gaze stopped at the steward''s hands. He took the paper and looked at the words on it. The words were extremely imposing, and did not seem to have been written by a lady. He took a careful look at this piece of white satin. It could write, and it was also very light ¡­


    He immediately understood and asked the manager, "What''s the name of this thing? But it''s not that difficult to make it? "


    To be able to ask about this, one could see that his master was indeed intelligent. He didn''t need anyone to remind him of the value of this thing.


    The manager said in admiration, "This thing is called paper. Although we do not know about the production cost, according to what Third Miss of Bai Family said, it is not even worth a single cent. "


    "It really is a treasure." Feng Linyuan rubbed the paper in his hand and smiled gently.


    The manager rubbed his eyes in disbelief. Feng Linyuan''s personality had always been gentle but cold, this was the first time he had seen Feng Linyuan smile.


    Even though it was just half a face, the smile was dazzling and mesmerizing. It was as if it was spring. This Third Miss of Bai Family is really capable!


    "Go back to your work."


    "Yes." The man in charge had to get the order, so he left the room to busy himself with the auction. This time, all of the rich and powerful merchants of Yongding City must attend.


    "Master." Waiting until the manager had left the room, only then did the black clothed man, who had been silently retreating behind him, come forward. He had originally wanted to report on the matter, but before he could say a few words, the Treasure-collecting Tower manager had already knocked on the door, so he could only retreat to the side and wait for the manager to finish.


    The white wolf that was lying on the ground didn''t even raise its eyes as it lazily swept its tail. Feng Linyuan caressed its head as he glanced at the corner of his eye before the black clothed man continued to reply.


    "Mo Lee found out that the Third Prince had hidden a group of troops at Zhong Yun Mountain in the west of the city. The two hundred thousand silver was stolen by him, he thought to himself, it is for the army."


    With regards to this result, Feng Linyuan was not surprised at all.


    Although Third Prince Feng Jingxuan''s background could not be compared to that of the crown prince, mufei was still ranked amongst the fourth concubine. Ever since he was young, he had been extremely intelligent. He was even faster at learning how to ride a horse than the crown prince, Feng Jingye, who was two years older than him.


    His first wife, who was the daughter of the Minister of Industry, had been married for less than a year. The Minister of Industry had died of illness, and his first wife had died of childbirth after the Old Minister had passed away. To this day, there is still an empty position of being the main wife within the Mansion of Third Prince.


    Obviously, Feng Jingxuan, who was in the most crucial moment of being able to ascend the throne, understood what kind of wife he needed. Even if he had seduced Bai Yizhang''s niece, the Minister of Rites, Su Zheng''s daughter, Su Mu Lin, had only given him the position of secondary wife.


    Feng Jingxuan''s strength had already caused Crown Prince Feng Jingye to be extremely fearful, and his ambitions were even more obvious. Now that he borrowed the closeness of Su Mulin to his General Mansion, becoming the mastermind of the corruption case and being framed by Bai Yinan was not surprising at all.


    Feng Linyuan''s expression did not change, he was still as gentle as ever. He gently stroked the white wolf''s fur and said in a calm voice, "Since Jingxuan''s path of two hundred thousand silver is not right, you can go and snatch it."


    Treasure-collecting Tower was indeed very appropriate. However, two days later, the news of the fifteenth auction of a special treasure that could bring about great fortune spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yongding City.


    The people from the nearby cities also rushed over after hearing the news, causing the entire Yongding City to become extremely lively.


    On the evening of the third day, Bai Zheng finally released a long sigh of relief as she looked at the complete set of¡¶ Records of the Great Zhou¡· that she had rushed out.


    Fortunately, although there were no strong and powerful people in the entire Bai Mansion, there were quite a few that were literate and easy to control.


    Even after Bai Yinan left the imperial court everyday, he had only been so focused on carving for her that he had forgotten to eat.


    Fortunately, there were few words in the ancient book, so it was hard to make up for the time it took for one book to be carved. Perhaps a careful look at the book would reveal a few mistakes, but in such a huge auction site, who could clearly see them?


    "Miss, they''ve sent someone over to retrieve something." Bai Fu stood outside Bai Zheng''s room and knocked on the door.


    Bai Zheng handed over the¡¶ Records of Great Zhou¡· to Zhuling, and she followed him to take it out. Bai Nianming rubbed her neck, which was aching due to being hung down for a long time, and said worriedly: "I wonder if Big Sis will be able to earn money tonight."


    Bai Zheng walked behind Bai Yinan and patted his shoulder. Hearing Bai Nianming''s words, when she saw Bai Nianjin''s furrowed brows, she knew that her two little brothers were worried for her.


    "You guys are not aware of the Treasure-collecting Tower, but when the manager saw your sister''s paper, his expression was even more pleasantly surprised than Nianming seeing his mother''s steamed buns."


    Bai Yinan and Bai Nianjin laughed out loud because of Bai Zheng''s words. Bai Nianming''s face flushed red and shouted, "Sister! You bullied Nianming! "


    Amidst the laughter, Bai Zheng was still able to see her expression when she walked in the door that seemed like she wanted to say something but hesitated. She looked at Zhuling, gesturing for her to speak.


    Zhuling then respectfully said: "Master, Young Master, Prince is at the door, she said she wants to see Young Miss."


    Bai Yinan suddenly stood up.


    At this moment, the thing he was most afraid of hearing was Feng Jingye''s name!


    The three day time limit is up, is Feng Jingye here to settle the score with his precious daughter?

 C19

    Bai Zheng immediately grabbed Bai Yinan''s arm and smiled lightly: "It just so happens that I should go and inform Prince that he can participate in tonight''s auction too. If there''s one more person to participate in it, the selling price would be higher."


    As Bai Zheng spoke, he gave Bai Nianjin a meaningful look, and the latter understood. She quickly stepped forward and dragged Bai Yinan away as she muttered to herself: "We should also go eat, we haven''t even eaten lunch today, I''m already starving. Nianming, don''t just stand there. Big sister has to change her clothes when she goes to see the crown prince.


    At this time, Feng Jingye who was sitting in the carriage at the Bai Mansion entrance also couldn''t understand why he came to find Bai Zheng. It was probably because of the pressure of two hundred thousand silver that made him breathless.


    A few days ago, the Doyen Guard General Bai Huan received news that Nanshu Great General Wu Rong had lead two hundred thousand soldiers and horses to the north, attacking the southern border of Great Zhou, Li Yang City.


    Feng Linche was extremely anxious, but he had no choice but to allocate more money from the already weakened state treasury.


    After the government lost the silver tael, there were no more rescue operations. In the disaster area of South Town, 40,000 victims were displaced and had to flee everywhere.


    Flooding can easily lead to epidemics. As the victims fled, the epidemics spread to nearby counties and cities. The situation was not optimistic.


    Almost every day, the imperial government was asked to pay some silver taels in the memorial. However, right now, the Great Zhou Treasury was severely injured. Feng Linche had been worrying all day, so he could only pressure the crown prince many times.


    Feng Jingye didn''t dare to disobey the Sovereign''s orders, but he had his own difficulties.


    Now, he only hoped that Bai Zheng, who made a bet with Prime Minister Chu three times, could raise two hundred thousand silver for him to solve his desperate situation.


    If Bai Zheng really could raise two hundred thousand, it would be equivalent to providing charcoal in a snowstorm to the Great Zhou. Her position as Crown Prince would definitely be a safe one.


    In any case, Bai Zheng only won as she wished, and that did not really harm the Chu Family at all.


    Just as he was getting more and more agitated and was about to lose all patience, the low voice of the guard outside the carriage sounded, "Miss Bai, please."


    A light breeze blew past, lifting up the curtains of the carriage. Feng Jingye saw a beautiful figure walking over slowly through the cracks of the carriage.


    Bai Zheng stood in front of the carriage, her skin as white as snow. Her hair was tied into a simple bun, and her elegant long skirt was tied around her waist.


    Bai Zheng lowered his head and carefully sized them up from the corner of her eyes.


    Although Feng Jingye''s carriage looked unremarkable from the outside, when he looked at the gaps in the flap of the tent, he saw that the seats were covered with high-quality snow mink skin, and there was a pure gold dragon pattern candlestick with a candle flame.


    He couldn''t help but curse in his heart. If these rich nobles could scrape out some money, it would be a blink of an eye for them to raise two hundred thousand silver taels.


    It was likely that they had never thought of taking out their silver taels from their pockets to save their people.


    "No need to be so polite." Feng Jingye said politely: "The reason this prince came to Miss Bai was also to ask for two hundred thousand gold. Since the three day time limit has come, I wonder how much Miss Bai has done?"


    Sure enough, they had come.


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly in her heart, but her expression did not change as she said, "I won''t hide it from Your Highness, this subject''s daughter has indeed thought of a way in the past few days. There''s still one more night before the three days allotted, so I''d like to ask this official to keep an eye on you first. "


    Before the auction ended smoothly, she had to be more careful. If there was one less person who knew about it, then there would be one less accident.


    Feng Jingye frowned, and was extremely displeased with Bai Zheng for hiding it. "It''s only been one night, and you''re still able to find out the truth? I''m afraid that it is impossible for me to continue trying to be strong here! "


    "Your Highness, please calm your anger." This subject is not intentionally hiding the truth. It is just that I am afraid something bad might happen to the two hundred thousand silver taels. "


    "Do you know, if you can''t raise it, you will have to kneel at the west gate all the way to the east gate and every time you kneel you will have to shout out, ''Bai Zheng has no eyes, you slander Chu Feng''. This is a bet you made with Prime Minister Chu, even I can''t help you!" Feng Jingye said angrily.


    Bai Zheng lowered her head, a cold look flashing past her eyes: "This subject understands. However, this subject does not understand one thing. "


    "What is it?" Feng Jingye asked.


    "That day, when Young Master Chu came to the Bai Mansion to end the engagement, this subject was extremely disappointed. Although he had said something impulsive, it was far from the words he had heard.


    Furthermore, during that time, a case of corruption that shocked the entire city occurred. For a small matter like this subject''s withdrawal from the marriage alliance, rumors actually popped up after four or five consecutive days of corruption cases, as if someone was manipulating it from the back, deliberately using this matter to damage the reputation of the Mansion of Prime Minister. "


    Feng Jingye squinted. In the past few days, he had only focused on two hundred thousand silvers. He did not think about this matter in detail. Now that Bai Zheng understood it, there was indeed something fishy about this matter.


    "Now that the rumors have been spread, Prime Minister Chu has become an unkind son, and the Young Master Chu has become a dishonest man, such rumors would cause harm to both Empress Chu and Empress Chu. For the past few days, this subject has been thinking about who was behind all this, and who was the one who could make the biggest profit in this matter. "


    Feng Jingye suddenly opened his eyes wide, it was him!


    Only that person would want to pull him down from the position of Crown Prince as soon as possible!


    "Tomorrow, I will hand over two hundred thousand taels of silvers as promised. However, this matter, I would like to ask Prince to take charge of it on my behalf." Bai Zheng said as she bent down towards Feng Jingye.


    Feng Jingye nodded his head, his eyes cold: "Rest assured, this prince will definitely investigate everything."


    "Thank you, Prince!" Bai Zheng was blessed, but still had a smile on his lips.


    "No need to be so polite." Feng Jingye laughed and said: "I''ll be troubling Miss Bai with the two hundred thousand. I still have matters to attend to, so I''ll be taking my leave first."


    "We respectfully send you off, Prince."


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes and bowed slightly. After the carriage had disappeared to the corner of the street, she suddenly smiled, and a faint smile appeared on her face.


    Since someone had repeatedly forsaken their kinship, she could not just sit there and wait for death. Since she came in return, she did not hesitate. Today, she would give him a surprise.


    "Miss, the auction is about to begin. Please go eat something. Master is already waiting for you in the carriage." Bai Fu said.


    "I''m not eating anymore. Let''s head to the Treasure-collecting Tower first. I still have some matters to attend to. " After she finished speaking, Bai Zheng sat on the green felt carriage that belonged to the Bai Mansion and hurried towards the Treasure-collecting Tower.

 C20

    At this time, the Treasure-collecting Tower door was blocked by carriages and horses, making it impossible for anyone to enter.


    Bai Zheng lifted the curtain at the side and looked outside. The entire place was not just decorated with luxurious carriages, it was low key, simple wood, especially luxurious carriages. There was a lot of commotion as people squeezed in, and the lights on both sides of the streets lit up the entire time.


    After squeezed to the Treasure-collecting Tower entrance with much difficulty, a waiter came out to greet Bai Zheng and politely led him to the second floor.


    The entire inner part of the Treasure-collecting Tower was a huge circular stage, with three levels divided into two and three. In the center of the first level, there was a huge circular stage made of rosewood, which was used to display the items being auctioned.


    Long benches had been placed around the perimeter of the high platform, and were now filled with people.


    The second floor Bai Zheng was in was filled with private rooms. Usually, this private room had its windows and doors closed, just like the last time Bai Zheng had come to this place, and on this special day, these private rooms had their doors and windows opened wide. Each room was even separated by a screen and divided into three private rooms, allowing three groups of people to sit inside.


    The window facing the high platform was covered with a gauze curtain, which blocked their line of sight. Usually, it was put away by the seated people, allowing them to see each other clearly through the window. The people downstairs could also see to the second floor.


    Even though it was such a seating arrangement, after the Treasure-collecting Tower released the news, it was quickly determined to be empty.


    If Bai Yinan did not have a third rank official, as well as the owner of the auction item, the Treasure-collecting Tower manager would have specially left this booth. Bai Yinan and his daughter would have probably gone to the first floor to squeeze their heads.


    Bai Zheng gazed at the third floor. The third floor was the most elegant room. In the middle of each pillar, there was a layer of white muslin. Because of the light, only a few blurry shadows could be seen behind the muslin, making it impossible to tell whether they were male or female.


    As expected, the potential customer of the day was hidden behind the layers of white chiffon.


    Just as Bai Zheng was lost in thought, a waiter walked in with a tray in his hands. On the tray, a row of wooden boards were neatly placed, with different numbers written on them.


    The waiter slightly bowed, "I''m here to deliver my number plate."


    Bai Zheng followed the waiter''s voice and looked towards the door, just in time to see a youth wearing a sky blue robe with a white gold belt wrapped around his waist passing by the corridor behind the waiter.


    As if he had sensed Bai Zheng''s gaze, he suddenly turned his head, and looked straight into Bai Zheng''s eyes.


    Bai Zheng smiled when he turned her gaze. The young man in front of her was none other than the Fifth Prince, Feng Jingyi, who had witnessed her wager with the Prime Minister.


    The instant Feng Jingyi met her gaze, he also laughed. That smile was extremely gentle, and it could not help but give people a sense of closeness.


    He waved towards Bai Zheng, gesturing for her to come out. Bai Zheng looked at Bai Yinan, saw him nod her head, and then got up and walked out of the private room.


    "Greetings, Fifth Prince." Bai Zheng said with a slight blessing.


    "Miss Bai, no need to be so courteous. "I was just thinking that the date for your bet was coming soon, so when I saw you today, I wanted to greet you."


    That day when she was dragged away by Feng Jingye, it had left a rather deep impression on Feng Jingyi of this stubborn girl.


    Perhaps it was because he had always been overly cowardly, or perhaps it was because he was this confident and reckless. He had once seen this from another person that he greatly admired.


    Although he couldn''t do anything about the two hundred thousand, it was good that he could protect his character for the time being.


    "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am very grateful." Bai Zheng replied politely.


    "If you have any difficulties, you can tell me about them if I can help." "If you lose the bet, don''t be afraid. I will plead for favor on your behalf to Prime Minister Chu ¡­"


    "Aiya, I was wondering who the guy in front who was trying to seduce that guy. Wasn''t he Young Master Chu''s fiancee?" A sharp voice came out, interrupting Feng Jingyi''s words.


    Feng Jingyi instantly frowned, he looked towards the source of the sound and a group of people walked in front of him.


    Her forehead was wide, and her eyebrows were thin and long. When she walked, they would look at each other, and she was Bai Yinan''s big sister, Bai Yu Shen and Su Zheng''s second daughter, Su Muxiao, also Bai Zheng''s cousin.


    As Bai Di and Chu Feng walked at the back, Bai Di slightly lowered her head with a smile on her face, but when Chu Feng saw Bai Zheng, he gave her a fierce glare.


    Su Muxiao walked closer, the smile on her face became even more sarcastic: "Young Master Chu, it''s really hard for you to be framed, even by someone who has ulterior motives. It''s a pity that everyone in this world believes the rumors, causing your reputation to go down the drain, and now it''s time for those people who deserve to be scolded to come out and seduce men."


    When Feng Jingyi was conversing with Bai Zheng, he had always been standing sideways in the hallway, and the sky-blue robe he was wearing looked extremely ordinary at first glance.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower was filled with people, making it extremely noisy. When Bai Zheng was talking to him, she was standing slightly closer, and thus, he was misunderstood by the people who followed him.


    Chu Feng''s face became extremely ugly. Ever since the bet was made, he had been infuriated by Bai Zheng, she had kept on pestering him, and in the blink of an eye, she had said that she would cancel the engagement with him, causing his reputation to be destroyed and even his father to choke in anger.


    "We are family, Second Elder Sister, please let Zheng go. "Young lady, you are most afraid of others seeing this sort of thing." Bai Di seemed to be free, but in reality, she was pouring oil on the fire.


    Hearing that, Su Muxiao raised her eyebrows, and said loudly: "Since you can do it, then don''t be afraid of others saying it! No wonder our good sister is so determined to end the engagement, so she has a new lover now. "


    Feng Jingyi''s face became darker and darker. Bai Zheng only felt that it was interesting and looked at Su Muxiao leisurely.


    Seeing that not only was she not angry, but she even looked like she was just watching a show, Su Muxiao''s heart started to burn.


    She stepped forward, placed her hands on Feng Jingyi''s shoulders and attempted to pull his body away, shouting: "I want to see what kind of wild man you''ve gotten yourself into, to the point where you can''t even compare to Young Master Chu!"


    Bai Zheng''s expression changed, she quickly grabbed Su Muxiao''s hand and pushed her away. Boom! Su Muxiao momentarily lost her focus, retreated a few steps, and then fell down on the ground.


    Everyone was stunned.


    Bai Zheng looked at the fallen Su Muxiao coldly and said, "Cousin, please behave yourself. Zheng openly chatted with others, and no one that passed by said anything, why did it seem like Cousin Sis was trying to seduce men? "What dirty thoughts are you hiding in your heart for me to feel dirty about everything that you meet!"


    "What did you say!" Bai Di could not help but shout sternly, after that, she seemed to realize that she had lost her composure, her face turned pale as she ran over to support Su Muxiao who was lying on the ground.


    The rumors outside had already made him uncomfortable for the past few days, but today, seeing Bai Zheng blatantly seducing a man, she even acted unreasonably towards her cousin.


    He only felt his vital energy and blood surge as he charged in front of Bai Zheng. He raised his hand and was about to slap her on the face: "You actually dare to push your cousin down for a wild man? "You''re so despicable and threatening ¡­"

 C21

    Seeing Chu Feng''s actions, Bai Zheng''s eyes became extremely cold. Just as she was about to stop Chu Feng, she saw that Feng Jingyi had already turned around and grabbed his hand, his sharp gaze landing on her face.


    "Which audacious person is calling This Prince a wild man?"


    Chu Feng''s fury that overflowed into the heavens was instantly extinguished like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. His face turned from red to purple in the blink of an eye, and then slowly lost color and became pale white.


    Just by speaking a few words with the Third Miss, This Highness was able to cause the Miss Su to misunderstand. Then, what evaluation does the Miss Su have when she sees the two of them going out together?


    Even the normally good-natured Feng Jingyi was furious at this moment, and continued to speak as he stared at Chu Feng.


    "Young Master Chu is really a gentleman! To dare to fight a weak girl in front of so many people, even if they did not try to dissuade him, he would be forced to step on her.


    This prince has only witnessed the skills of the Young Master Chu today! With this ability, not fighting against those invading Nanshu soldiers and horses on the battlefield would truly be a waste of a talent! "


    He fiercely pushed Chu Feng''s hand away and continued to speak while standing in front of Bai Zheng: "Before, This Highness was still unable to understand why Third Miss was so insistent on annulling the marriage with Young Master Chu. Today, Your Highness finally understood that Young Master Chu was the first to allow Miss Su to bully and humiliate him, and did not say anything further.


    Looking at the few people in front of him who were deeply frightened by Feng Jingyi due to their anger, Bai Zheng could not help but sneer.


    She opened her mouth and said: "I am really helpless to hurt my cousin today, Zheng just doesn''t want to see her charge into the Prince''s mess. I hope that you can forgive me."


    "Hahahahaha ¡­" Suddenly, from the other side of the corridor, the man''s clear laughter could be heard.


    The young master wore a dark silver robe with a thousand-mile colt embroidered on it. His pitch-black hair was tied up with a jade crown, and his features were firm and handsome. His ink-black eyes were filled with a dazzling sharpness.


    When Bai Di saw him, it was as if she had grabbed onto a straw that could save her life. Tears instantly flowed from her eyes that were originally filled with hatred, as she pitifully shouted, "Third Prince ¡­"


    Bai Zheng looked over, and in her mind, the scene from that day suddenly appeared.


    At that time, she had not come to this world yet, but Bai Zheng had bumped into Third Prince Feng Jingxuan and came out of her room.


    And after that, when she told Chu Feng about this matter, Chu Feng had mercilessly humiliated her. "How can such an elegant and noble person like the Second Miss have a shameless cousin like you? Do you think that I would believe you just because you ran in front of me and wantonly slandered her? More ugly people make trouble! "


    Bai Zheng couldn''t bear the humiliation and ran out of the banquet hall, but when she bumped into Bai Di, she heard him say to her in contempt, "In the end, you''re a despicable girl raised by a rural woman. If you have the time to say something you shouldn''t have said, you might as well look in the mirror.


    If not for these things, how could Bai Zheng have ran out of the banquet alone and lost her life halfway?


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes, the sarcastic smile on her lips had disappeared, and she bowed along with the rest: "Paying respects to Third Prince."


    "I saw you guys standing together from far away, what were you guys talking about?" Feng Jingxuan asked with a smile.


    "Brother-in-law ¡­" At this moment, Su Muxiao, who had already stood up and was about to say something, raised her head and bumped into Feng Jingyi.


    Seeing Su Muxiao like that, Feng Jingxuan laughed and said: "It''s alright, if you''ve suffered any grievances, you can tell it to brother-in-law."


    "Nothing ¡­" Zheng insisted on annulling the engagement with the Young Master Chu, but today when my older cousin saw that she was extremely close to the Fifth Prince, she thought that Zheng was confused and was doing something wrong. She wanted to pull her back onto the right path and taught her a few things, but didn''t think that she would anger the Fifth Prince. "


    Both of Bai Di''s eyes were filled with water vapor and her two rows of eyelashes looked as if they were about to fall into tears.


    This kind of beauty, this kind of desire to talk but no matter what, anyone who heard of it would think that it was Bai Zheng who had done such a shameful thing, and would have to trouble this good sister Su Muxiao to teach him.


    Bai Di then turned to Feng Jingyi and said: "Your Highness, my cousin is just too concerned about Zheng, I was afraid that she might have done something wrong due to her young age, and that she might not know of it.


    Bai Zheng had to admit that although Bai Di would sometimes be unable to keep her cool and do great things because of her age, she had used her looks and her clever abilities to speak of what had happened as her older sister''s love and concern for him.


    It was so exciting that people couldn''t help but to exclaim.


    When Feng Jingxuan heard this, he glanced at Bai Zheng, walked forward and patted Feng Jingyi''s shoulder, then smiled." It''s just a family matter between two sisters, Fifth Brother is actually angry over such a small matter, it doesn''t seem like what Fifth Brother was used to.


    Feng Jingyi''s overbearing and arrogant attitude earlier was truly infuriated by Su Muxiao and Chu Feng. Now that he had seen Feng Jingxuan, the feeling of being suppressed by him for a long time gushed up to him again.


    The corners of his mouth twitched, and he was about to speak. Bai Zheng''s voice sounded out slowly.


    "Yeah, it''s just a family matter between sisters. No matter how dirty or ugly my cousin''s words are, as my sister, I can only endure it. Naturally, I don''t dare to have any complaints."


    Bai Zheng''s expression remained indifferent: "It''s just that when Cousin was slandering me, she dragged Fifth Prince into the water. I was afraid that if Cousin''s words were to spread chaos, it would bring about a calamity to my aunt and her entire family, since she dares to say that Fifth Prince is a wild man, then what has Your Majesty become? To slander the people of the royal family, this is not a crime that just anyone can bear. "


    Su Muxiao immediately raised her head, her face deathly pale as she screamed: "You, you''re lying!"


    "In the past, when she was at home, her cousin only taught Zheng a lesson because of the matters of her own family.


    But outside, Zheng was afraid that her cousin would teach her a lesson, so she forgot about her identity when she came to the Fifth Prince! "


    Bai Zheng''s words were cold, the words she said were sharp swords, slandering the people of the royal family, if she were to be convicted of such a crime, it would lead to her death!


    Su Muxiao was on the verge of collapse.


    "Zheng is only reminding her cousin that she''s afraid of causing a bigger mess. At that time, even her uncles might not be able to help her!


    He did not know that Young Master Chu was actually so protective of the fairer sex, and wanted to beat Zheng up for his cousin without saying a word. The cousin had taught Zheng a lesson, but at least he had a sister''s name, so what kind of status did Young Master Chu have to teach Zheng?


    A young master who has already broken off his engagement and still wants to pester me to no end? "


    Chu Feng''s expression changed, his eyes were completely bloodshot and his fury seemed to be about to spew out from his eyes.


    Bai Zheng scoffed, "What? Just now, with the protection of the Fifth Prince and the fact that he did not get hit by the Young Master Chu, the Young Master Chu was not convinced.

 C22

    "Hahahaha ¡­" Feng Jingxuan suddenly burst out laughing, breaking the deadlock silence. He looked at Bai Zheng with interest, but his eyes were ice-cold and devoid of emotion.


    "This is Third Miss of Bai Family? What a sharp mouth. Chu Feng, no wonder the matter of you annulling the engagement could be reversed by others, it became a dishonorable thing to do. "


    Bai Zheng''s expression did not change, since what happened last time, neither Feng Jingxuan nor Feng Jingxuan would let him go.


    She restrained her momentum just now and lowered her eyes, "Thank you, Third Prince, for your praise. It''s just that the eyes of the people on Earth are so bright that they can see the essence of it. "


    Feng Jingxuan was rendered speechless by his words. He had never seen a girl be so bold, the young miss was probably too scared to speak.


    He was also used to holding back the scene with just a few words. He had never seen anyone so unrelenting.


    Feng Jingyi saw that Feng Jingxuan''s face did not look good, and immediately said: "Speaking of which, Miss Su and I are both family members, so on account of Third Elder Brother''s face, I naturally will not care too much about it. Even if Third Elder Brother was not here, as a man, I would never even bother to fuss about it with a little girl. "


    Feng Jingyi''s words sounded like it was referring to Su Muxiao, but in reality, he had ruthlessly stepped on the leg of Chu Feng who was arguing with Bai Zheng. Chu Feng''s face darkened, yet, he did not dare to speak.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly: "Your Highness, next time, you have to be more careful. Young Master Chu is still Prince''s blood related uncle after all.


    What Third Prince said is right, Bai Zheng has been living in her room for a long time, and her eyes are short. She suddenly forgot about Young Master Chu''s identity on the spur of the moment, and Third Prince reminded him that Bai Zheng will apologize to Young Master Chu right away. "


    Recently, the power that Feng Jingxuan had obtained from the crown prince became even more obvious, and he started to break all relations with the crown prince.


    Bai Zheng''s words put Feng Jingxuan, who had originally helped her sister-in-law into a position where she could help Chu Feng out of fear of the crown prince, making it difficult for Feng Jingxuan to step down from the stage.


    "Forget it, I only came over to greet Miss Su because I saw how wronged she was. Since I accepted Miss Su as my" brother-in-law ", I naturally have to speak up for her. Speaking of Young Master Chu''s matters, this is also Third Miss of Bai Family''s private matter.


    Saying that, he looked at Bai Zheng meaningfully and left.


    Seeing that Feng Jingxuan had left, Su Muxiao glared fiercely at him and pulled Bai Di along to the third floor.


    Chu Feng took a few steps forward, but suddenly stopped when he passed by Bai Zheng. He stared at Bai Zheng, and whispered into her ears: "Didn''t you do so much, just to make me regret it?"


    Bai Zheng was startled for a moment. She thought she had misheard, and was about to reply when she heard Chu Feng continue to speak: "Last time I saw you insisting on annulling the marriage, and even didn''t hesitate to bet with my father. I thought you had really changed your nature, and now that you have done it today, I finally understand your intentions. Bai Zheng, do you think that this move will catch my interest just because you want to capture it? "You''re wrong!"


    An unfathomable expression appeared on Bai Zheng''s face as she watched Chu Feng''s leaving figure. The corner of her mouth couldn''t help but twitch twice.


    Seeing that everyone had left, Feng Jingyi glanced at Bai Zheng and said embarrassedly: "I did not expect that a few words from Miss Bai would cause such a misunderstanding, I am truly sorry, Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng regained her senses, and smiled: "Cousin always has this kind of personality, if it''s not Your Highness, then it''s someone else, it has nothing to do with Your Highness."


    Feng Jingyi sighed: "Miss Bai has suffered."


    Bai Zheng disagreed: "This is nothing." She suddenly thought of something, and said: "But Bai Zheng has something that she wishes to ask for Your Highness''s help with."


    Feng Jingyi had originally been unwilling to misunderstand. Now that he saw that Bai Zheng had something he wanted to ask for, he said generously: "Miss Bai does not need to be courteous, just speak your mind."


    "Bai Zheng had previously stayed in the sect for a long time, so she did not know much about the people holding power in the Great Zhou. I heard that the Song Family''s business is quite impressive, I wonder if there will be anyone with Soong Family participating in the auction today? If there is, may I ask Your Highness to help me introduce Bai Zheng to them? Bai Zheng has something to discuss with them. "


    Feng Jingyi lowered his head and thought deeply for a while, and recalled that Bai Zheng wanted to raise some silver, perhaps she wanted to take this opportunity to ask for help from the Soong Family.


    It was just that the relationship between him and the Soong Family was shallow, so if Bai Zheng made any excessive demands on the Soong Family, it was difficult to guarantee that the Soong Family would not be blamed on him.


    "Fifth Prince, don''t worry. Bai Zheng wants to make a deal with Soong Family. Since Soong Family were good at business, then their brains would definitely not allow other people to compare. The discussion that Bai Zheng had with them today would bring them many benefits. Soong Family will also thank Your Highness for your introduction today. " Bai Zheng seemed to have seen through his thoughts.


    Feng Jingyi glanced at Bai Zheng, his clear black and white eyes clearly reflecting his hesitant appearance. Suddenly, he felt embarrassed and laughed: "It''s just a small effort, how can I not help. Please come with me. "


    Bai Zheng blessed her body and followed Feng Jingyi to the third floor.


    Unlike the noise from the doors and windows on the second floor, the third floor was much quieter. Each of the rooms had closed doors made of acid wood, the corridor was decorated with dazzling golden bricks, and beautiful round lanterns hung from the ceiling. Under each lantern were embroidered ribbons made of multi-colored glass beads.


    "Pa ~ ~ ~"


    Soong Yiqing, who was sitting on the third floor and had witnessed everything, kept his fan and looked at Feng Linyuan who was dressed in green with a peaceful face: "This girl really can''t take a loss at all. It seems that even Feng Jingxuan has lost."


    "This girl will indeed only make others suffer." Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng who seemed to have thought of something.


    As if he thought of something, he turned to face Soong Yiqing and stared at him intently, the corners of his mouth raised in a curve.


    Soong Yiqing shivered at his stare, and asked anxiously: "What do you mean? Are you talking about me? I have never met her before, so I will definitely not take the initiative to provoke her.


    "I hope..." Cough! "Cough, cough ¡­" Just as Feng Linyuan wanted to say something, he suddenly felt a cold air choking his throat, and he could not help but cough hard, to the point where half of his face that was exposed was drained of blood.


    The white wolf that was lying on the ground heard the cough and immediately jumped up. It anxiously circled around Feng Linyuan as it mewled.


    Soong Yiqing was also shocked, he immediately jumped in front of Feng Linyuan and helped him as he shouted: "Go and call Uncle Zhu over!"


    The door creaked open, and an old man with a white beard and a medicine chest hurried in.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s appearance, the old uncle immediately grabbed his wrist and touched his pulse without saying a word, then skillfully opened the medicine box, took out a small white bottle, and poured out a pill for Feng Linyuan to swallow.


    "What''s going on? Didn''t they say that he has recovered a bit in the last few days? " Seeing that Feng Linyuan''s face gradually recovered its color after taking the pill, Soong Yiqing asked.


    "The snow has started to melt, and it''s the coldest time of the year. I''m afraid young master has caught a cold."


    At this moment, the white wolf suddenly bent its body towards the door. All of the hair on its body stood on end, and the sound of grinding teeth came from its mouth.


    Soong Yiqing immediately walked in front of Feng Linyuan and shouted: "Who is outside the door!"

 C23

    "Young Master Soong, the Fifth Prince has something he wants to speak with you about." A waiter''s voice came from outside the door.


    Soong Yiqing did not understand, and turned to look at Feng Linyuan suspiciously, after thinking of something, his face distorted.


    However, Feng Linyuan smiled, endured the coughing and called out softly: "Liufeng, come over here and sit." The white wolf named "Liufeng" turned around and looked at Feng Linyuan, and then retracted its imposing manner and returned to his side.


    "Can I not see it?" Soong Yiqing looked at Feng Linyuan and said softly.


    But before Feng Linyuan could reply, the door had already been pushed open.


    Soong Yiqing looked at the man and woman who walked in. The youth in the azure robe walked in front, his face carrying a polite smile. When his eyes met Feng Linyuan, they paused for a moment, "I didn''t know Marquis Dingyuan was here, so I presume I have to trouble you."


    Bai Zheng, who was following behind, raised her head and looked at the man sitting beside the furnace.


    He wore a moon-white robe, his slightly pale complexion was elegant and refined, and he had a noble and noble bearing, as if he was born with it.


    A black mask made of unknown material hung on the right side of his face, covering half of his face. However, it gave off a mysterious feeling, even though there were sinister scars underneath.


    He sat there with a warm expression, but he had an aura that made people unable to look up at him. It was impossible to tell that he was not feeling well, or that he had just gotten sick.


    There was one type of person that did not need luxurious jade or powerful guards. As long as he was there, he was an existence that towered over everyone.


    Dingyuan? Bai Zheng searched through her memories, but didn''t have any impression of this person.


    In the past, Bai Zheng only focused on Chu Feng and did not understand the various powers and powers in the Great Zhou. However, looking at the faces of the people at the entrance and the medicine chest belonging to the old uncle beside him, it seemed that this Marquis Dingyuan had contracted some sort of serious illness.


    Bai Zheng was still pondering when she heard Feng Linyuan''s gentle voice. "Fifth Prince, since you''re here to look for the Young Master Soong, do you need me to make a room for you?"


    "No need!" Soong Yiqing anxiously shouted.


    "You can''t!" the uncle shouted.


    "No need!" Feng Jingyi waved his hands, "It''s not good to move Marquis Dingyuan''s body. Why don''t you invite Young Master Soong to my room for a chat?"


    Soong Yiqing looked at Feng Linyuan with grief and muttered, "I''ll go, I''ll go."


    Bai Zheng watched everything with interest. It was only when Soong Yiqing stood up did she realise that the man dressed in red was the Soong Family cultivator she was looking for. She smiled kindly at Soong Yiqing.


    Unexpectedly, Soong Yiqing turned his face away and did not reply.


    Feng Jingyi brought the two into his private room, and after introducing them to each other, he said: "I have yet to greet Prince, I will go over now, both of you take a seat." As he spoke, he left the room.


    Seeing that Feng Jingyi had understood the situation and was about to leave, Bai Zheng sipped on her tea in satisfaction.


    Seeing that Soong Yiqing did not say a word and did not want to bother with his, a sense of doubt arose in his heart. Why did Soong Yiqing seem to reject his ever since he met his?


    How was this possible?


    Bai Zheng shook her head to dispel the wild thoughts, thinking that it was getting late, she did not delay any further, and went straight to the point.


    "When Bai Zheng was a girl, she had heard of the history of Soong Family. The Soong Family has always been suppressed by previous generations of emperors because of their policy of valuing agriculture and light commerce. It was only until the founding of the empire was the emperor who, in order to repair the domestic finances, set up a relay road and lightened taxes, did she finally have a map of the business areas across the continent today. "


    Seeing that Soong Yiqing ignored him, Bai Zheng continued to speak: "And Soong Family has always known how to repay favors. Every year, in addition to paying a large amount of taxes, they would also donate various treasures to the Imperial Family, receiving the care of the Imperial Family. But every time we start a war, because of our business, we would be able to achieve Xiliang, Nanshu, and so on. We would always be able to strike from the inside and the outside, thus our status is rather awkward. "


    "This time, the Nanshu declared war on my Great Zhou, and the Xiliang glared covetously at me, causing both internal and external troubles for me, and the treasury to be empty. When it became impossible to keep the treasury afloat, His Majesty had no choice but to force the Soong Family to hand over silver taels for the war. "


    "I heard that the Patriarch of Soong Family, Song Ling, has already left for the Nanshu during the war, and that Young Master of Soong Family, Song Yi Chen, has also gone to the Xiliang Shop. When the Patriarch of Soong Family is worried about external problems, the Patriarch must be worried about the consequences as well."


    Soong Yiqing finally raised his head and stared straight at Bai Zheng: "What are you trying to say?"


    Bai Zheng smiled, "I have come to offer a strategy for the Young Master Soong to solve the difficult problem with Soong Family."


    Soong Yiqing''s gaze swept across Bai Zheng''s face. He did not understand what this girl, who would always be caught off-guard, was planning. He originally thought that as long as he did not provoke her, it would be fine to stand from afar.


    However, he did not know that the rich background of his Soong Family had attracted the attention of this girl who was short of money.


    "Do you want money? If there''s less, it''s fine, but if there''s more, I won''t be able to come up with any ideas. Don''t see that I am the second young master of Soong Family, I have never had the right to meddle in business matters. If you want to find them, then go and find them. "


    Why would I look for you if I could find them? Bai Zheng rolled her eyes towards the sky.


    These two people were currently not in the Great Zhou. To put it nicely, they were doing it for business. To put it harshly, it was just that they were afraid that Feng Linche would hurriedly demand their money, so they decided to just hide outside.


    "Since Young Master Soong is here today, I believe that even if there are other matters that Young Master Soong cannot decide on, I am determined to obtain this auction." Bai Zheng bent her index finger and lightly knocked on the table.


    Because of Feng Linyuan, Soong Yiqing naturally knew that the paper in front of him was Bai Zheng, and was indeed very interested in this paper. If the price was right, he wouldn''t mind buying it.


    He opened his mouth and said, "If today''s treasures are fated, I will fight for it. If there is no fate, then I won''t force you."


    "For today''s treasures, even if there''s no fate, I still have to force myself to ask for them." Bai Zheng said with a faint smile.


    "What do you mean?" Soong Yiqing frowned.


    "Does Young Master Soong know where the money from this auction will go?" Bai Zheng smiled slightly.


    "Naturally, it''s the person who provided the treasure." The moment he opened his mouth, Soong Yiqing suddenly understood something.


    Bai Zheng put down the teacup, the smile on her face did not change at all: "The reason why I do not dare to present my Soong Family to you right now is because I am afraid of affecting your business. Soong Family was not willing to give up on Nanshu''s Shu muslin and brocade, acid branches and green bamboo. Most importantly, Nanshu''s unique sesame seed was a essential ingredient in Soong Family''s medicinal shop''s signature cough medicine.


    If he angered Nanshu, then it was likely that the Soong Family''s medicine business would first suffer a great loss of vitality. But the Soong Family also knows, that the imperial government could barely endure it now, and did not get any Soong Family to ask for money. It is hard to guarantee that the war would spread like wildfire, so the imperial government had to give it even if they did not want to. "


    The corner of her mouth widened into a smile, and Bai Zheng reminded him out of goodwill: "When the time comes, political and commercial strife, in the end, who would you prefer?"

 C24

    Soong Yiqing lowered his head. Of course he knew the crisis Soong Family was in, but he couldn''t think of any good methods at this moment.


    Bai Zheng''s slender finger gently tapped the side of the teacup, her voice sweet and light, "Now, a method to calm the Great Zhou and not provoke it, is right in front of Young Master Soong."


    Soong Yiqing raised his head, "What do you mean?"


    "Two hundred thousand!" Bai Zheng answered, "Of course the more the better."


    Soong Yiqing lowered his eyes and muttered to himself.


    Obviously, the price of two hundred thousand gold had exceeded his original budget, which Bai Zheng could understand. After all, in this era, compulsory education was not universal, and the paper only benefited a portion of the literate people.


    Moreover, most of the rich could read, so with this paper making technique in his hands, it would not be a big loss for him to control his Soong Family.


    Soong Yiqing sighed, raised his head and said: "I understand, thank you Miss Bai."


    "There''s no need to thank me. I didn''t do it for nothing. There''s nothing to thank me for." Bai Zheng''s eyes flashed.


    Soong Yiqing was startled: "What do you mean?"


    "Now that I''ve solved the Soong Family problem, and made the fortune for Soong Family so far, three thousand silver is not that much, right?" Bai Zheng''s face bloomed into a big smile.


    "You!"


    That three thousand taels really did find me!


    Soong Yiqing felt his chest tighten. Unexpectedly, he who was happily watching the show a few days ago had become the target of extortion in the blink of an eye.


    "Young Master Soong thinks it''s expensive? If I were to sell this information to the Lin Family, I''m afraid that even if the Lin Family Head gave me five thousand silver, he would not bat an eye. "


    Although the Lin Family''s business could not compare to Soong Family, it was still gradually improving. To any competitor, owning a patent was essential.


    Moreover, it was not only his Soong Family that was being targeted by Feng Linche. Most likely, all the big families and merchants would not be able to avoid the fate of donating their Great Zhou to the imperial government for offending their business.


    "Alright." Soong Yiqing closed his eyes. Did he still have a choice? This girl didn''t give him any leeway.


    "Three thousand silver will be sent to the Miss Bai''s residence. As for today''s treasure, Soong Family will definitely make it, its, its, its, and its value. " Soong Yiqing gritted his teeth as he said the last four words.


    Bai Zheng stood up and patted her hands, "It''s a deal."


    But Soong Yiqing didn''t want to give Bai Zheng another glance, he only nodded his head and pushed open the door to the private room, then walked out.


    After seeing Soong Yiqing leave, Bai Zheng returned to her seat and took a sip of tea from the teacup. Only then did she laugh: "The tea of the Fifth Prince is truly good tea."


    Right after he finished speaking, Feng Jingyi walked in with a puzzled expression: "Didn''t you say you were talking to Soong Family? It''s a good thing for the Soong Family. How come I just saw that Young Master Soong coming out with a face full of unhappiness? "


    "Perhaps Young Master Soong has not reached the level of his father and brother? He was only focused on the next moment of failure and felt depressed. " Bai Zheng replied indifferently.


    Feng Jingyi was speechless, although Soong Yiqing looked like a silkpants disciple, he was actually extremely shrewd. If he knew that he had been called shortsighted by a girl, who knows what kind of anger he would have.


    Bai Zheng looked at the fully filled seats on the first floor, and thought that the auction was about to begin, so she stood up and bowed: "It has been a while since Bai Zheng left, if not father would worry. Thank you for your introduction today, Bai Zheng will be taking her leave. "


    Feng Jingyi hurriedly said: "I have already told Assistant Minister Bai that Miss Bai is here to eat tea, there is no need to rush back, the auction will start soon."


    "Sorry for the wait." Before Feng Jingyi could finish speaking, before the people from the bottom floor could even finish speaking, a voice filled with energy sounded out from the crowd and opened the stage with a smile.


    The entire Treasure-collecting Tower instantly quietened down.


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng knew that it was too late to go back, so she and Feng Jingyi looked at each other, and then sat back down on the chair.


    "Everyone has been waiting for a long time. Thank you for coming to participate in this month''s Treasure-collecting Tower auction."


    Bai Zheng looked down, only to see a middle aged man slowly walking out from behind the circular auction stage. He was tall and had a face full of blessings.


    The man walked to the empty center of the auction stage and bowed to the people around him: "This month, Treasure-collecting Tower does not have many treasures to auction, but it is novel and interesting, I believe everyone has heard of it."


    The man''s voice wasn''t loud, but because the entire Treasure-collecting Tower was extremely quiet, his voice could clearly be heard by everyone present.


    "Everyone has already waited for so long, I don''t want to cause any trouble, so I won''t say much. Next, we will directly enter the treasure auction."


    With that, scattered laughter came out from the crowd. It was obvious that the Auctioneer was satisfied.


    Seeing that, the Auctioneer clapped her hands, her face became serious, and said loudly: "Now, the auction begins! Please open your eyes wide and look closely, for it is the first item to be auctioned for this month''s Treasure-collecting Tower! "


    Following his spirited voice, the empty round auction platform beneath his feet suddenly split open from the middle and a black square stone platform rose up from the bottom.


    On the stone platform, there was a brown wooden box with the lid open. Inside, there was a red cloth, and in the center of the cloth, there was a large round pearl.


    The third floor was covered in an exquisite veil. Although one could only see a blurry shadow from the outside, from the inside, one could clearly see what was going on outside.


    Bai Zheng looked down from the third floor and saw that everyone seated on the two floors below had unconsciously straightened their backs. Everyone''s eyes reflected the light of the pearls, it was extremely dazzling.


    "This pearl is quite rare." Bai Zheng could not help but sigh. As the daughter of a Vice Minister of the third rank and Bai Yinan had always been an honest and honest man, she had almost never seen any kind of treasure in her memories.


    "Miss Bai likes it a lot?" Feng Jingyi asked.


    "I don''t think I like it. I just find it novel." Bai Zheng said in a serious tone, "Bai Zheng is too vulgar, I have let Your Highness down."


    Seeing that everyone had read enough, the Auctioneer started to introduce.


    "This pearl is from the Black Mussel of the Western Regions. According to legend, there is only one in ten years. The pearl was rich and lustrous, with a rich luster. At night, it would emit a white glow. If you grind this pearl into powder, it will have the effect of preserving your skin for ten years. "


    When these words were spoken, Bai Zheng could clearly see that downstairs, the eyes of almost all the women were flashing with green light, as if they were wolves that had seen food.


    Bai Zheng shook her head, she could not help but sigh, in this world, it is truly easy for women to earn money.


    Seeing everyone''s expression, Auctioneer was clearly very satisfied: "Old rules, starting from 100 taels, each time you raise your number plate, it will increase by 100 taels."


    With that, the Auctioneer waved her hand: "Treasure-collecting Tower first auction this month, Face Setting Bead, begin!"


    Just as he finished his sentence, someone on the first floor raised his number plate, "Two hundred taels!"


    "Three hundred taels!"


    "Five hundred liang!"


    "Eight hundred liang!" A voice came from the third floor.


    Bai Zheng looked towards the source of the voice, and could not see the person inside. Feng Jingyi said in a low voice from the side: "That is the room that Chu Feng is in."


    Chu Feng?

 C25

    A cold smile rose on Bai Zheng''s face. It was obvious who it was for. It was just that Bai Di was only sixteen years old, and had made her ten years younger.


    "One thousand taels!" A well-maintained lady on the second floor raised her number plate.


    Seeing the intense auction from the very beginning, Bai Zheng could not help but sigh. There were really a lot of rich people at the Great Zhou, she hoped that she could be one of them in the future.


    "What happened to Miss Bai?"


    Seeing her sigh, Feng Jingyi asked with concern.


    "I just suddenly thought of the people who had been displaced in the disaster area of South Town. I feel sad for them." Bai Zheng replied with a sigh.


    Feng Jingyi''s eyes flashed, and after a long while, he said: "Miss Bai is kind."


    While she was speaking, Auctioneer raised the gavel in her hand and shouted: "3000 taels going twice, 3000 taels going thrice, deal!"


    When Auctioneer''s voice fell, a pretty lady quickly walked over, took the wooden box containing the Face Setting Bead and walked towards the rich merchant who was offering a price of three thousand silver and sat on the second floor of the private room.


    "Congratulations to Boss Li for obtaining the Face Setting Bead!" The Auctioneer announced loudly, "Next is our second item."


    After the girl took away the Face Setting Pearl, the black stone platform descended. Following the Auctioneer''s voice, it slowly rose up once again.


    This time, on the stone platform, there was an object covered by a red velvet cloth.


    Everyone sat up straight. The feeling of strangeness towards this treasure instantly replaced the feeling of loss they felt when they didn''t get the Bead.


    Auctioneer looked around, seeing that everyone''s gaze was fixated on the red cloth, she lifted up the red cloth with both hands, revealing the treasure inside.


    Bai Zheng looked carefully and realized that it was a zither.


    The zither was entirely made of dark red cedar wood. The lower part of the zither was flat and had phoenix-like bone ornaments. The upper part was curved and protruded. There were carvings of clouds and birds.


    "This is the Phoenix''s zither of the previous Saint of the dynasty, Xu Dynasty. I believe that everyone should be familiar with the Phoenix''s zither."


    BOOM!


    As soon as Auctioneer''s words fell, all the distinguished guests in the auction hall burst into an uproar, completely disregarding their manners. Some people even jumped up in excitement.


    Bai Zheng could clearly see that even his father Bai Yinan''s beard was trembling from excitement.


    "Phoenix Zither!" "This is the most caressing zither of the Xu Dynasty ¡­" Feng Jingyi muttered, with an excitement that could not be hidden.


    Bai Zheng asked curiously: "Why is this guqin so popular? "Is it ancient, or is it made of superior material?"


    "Neither." Feng Jingyi shook his head: "Because it is a guqin that is caressed by Xu Chao."


    Bai Zheng pursed her lips, it was actually because of the effect of idol.


    "The second auction of Treasure-collecting Tower will start now, Phoenix Zither!" Auctioneer waved her hand.


    "Five hundred liang!" Immediately, a voice rang out.


    "Eight hundred liang!"


    "One thousand taels!"


    This time, the shouting was clearly more intense than when he had decided on the Face Pearl.


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes, this meant that in Great Zhou, there were still a lot of scholars, and there were even more wealthy scholars. Then her paper making technique would have a bright future.


    Thinking about it here, her mood became better, and her eyes started to wander around the entire Treasure-collecting Tower auction one by one, suddenly stopping at the room that had not made a sound since the beginning of the auction.


    Dingyuan? In Bai Zheng''s mind, the half of her face that had just appeared was pale white, but she found it difficult to conceal her magnificent appearance.


    There seemed to be an extremely faint medicinal fragrance coming from the man, or perhaps from that private room.


    Bai Zheng felt that this smell was very familiar, but she could not recall where she had smelled the medicinal fragrance before.


    "Five thousand!" Feng Jingyi suddenly raised his number plate, and signaled a servant by the side to shout.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower fell into a momentary silence, but very quickly, a voice sounded from the third floor: "Five thousand and one hundred silver."


    Feng Jingyi''s face changed instantly.


    Bai Zheng retracted her spirit, looked at Feng Jingyi, and then looked at the room where the voice came from, as if she had thought of something, and asked: "Is that Third Prince?"


    Feng Jingyi nodded.


    Bai Zheng comforted her while smiling: "Even though Fifth Prince may not be able to do as you wish, Bai Zheng feels that Third Prince would probably not be able to get the Phoenix Sound Zither today."


    As if to verify Bai Zheng''s words, following after, a voice came from the other side of the third floor: "Five thousand five hundred silver."


    Feng Jingyi suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound in shock.


    That''s the crown prince!


    Bai Zheng smiled. After all, she had just made it clear that the Chu Family was being plotted against by someone, and that someone wanted to dump Feng Jingye''s filth, and that Feng Jingye was currently fuming at the top of his head.


    I''m afraid that if Feng Jingxuan wants anything more, Feng Jingye will fight with him until the end.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower quieted down once again. The price of 5000 taels of silver had already reached a high point. Many people could only sigh in admiration.


    Even the Auctioneer below still did not make a sound.


    The pretty girl walked forward once again and covered Feng Yin Qin with the red flannel. Only then did she walk up to the third floor with the zither in her hands.


    After this event, Feng Jingyi had completely lost all interest in participating in the auction. He lowered his head to drink his tea, no longer paying any attention to the treasures that had just come out.


    Bai Zheng watched the several matches with great interest, then her gaze uncontrollably stopped at the room that she had never participated in before.


    Where exactly had he smelled that medicinal fragrance before? Was it from the many chemical experiments in his previous life, or were they memories that belonged to Bai Zheng? Or was this so-called familiarity just an illusion?


    "What are you looking at?" Feng Jingyi suddenly walked to her side, and followed his gaze. Are you looking at Young Master Soong''s room? "


    Bai Zheng''s heart jumped at the sudden voice, but her expression did not change, and only laughed: "Bai Zheng is weird, since this Young Master Soong has money, why are no one participating in these auctions?"


    "Because he has seen too many good things, these ordinary treasures are nothing in his eyes." Feng Jingyi returned to his seat and replied indifferently.


    "I see that not only the Young Master Soong, even the friend beside him has never participated in today''s excitement. It''s also because I''ve seen a lot of good things. Indeed, rich people all around them are rich people. " Bai Zheng lamented.


    Feng Jingyi''s gaze swept across Bai Zheng''s face: "Miss Bai doesn''t recognize Marquis Dingyuan?"


    Bai Zheng said in realization, "Dingyuan? "In that case, your highness did indeed call that young master that way in the private room just now. However, that young master doesn''t seem to have a very good physique."


    Feng Jingyi nodded his head, his eyes flashed with an undetectable look of sorrow.


    Bai Zheng sighed, "What a pity, this Marquis Dingyuan looks so young, but her body is already so weak."


    Feng Jingyi lowered his head, the candle light casting a shadow on his face, making it hard for people to see his expression.


    A piece of Sichuan muslin cut off the noise outside, and the room fell into silence, the only sound being the crackling of the candle wick.


    Just when Bai Zheng thought that Feng Jingyi wouldn''t speak, she heard his hoarse and obscure voice.


    "I originally thought that everyone in Yongding City knew about him."

 C26

    It turned out that in just six years, he had already begun to be forgotten.


    Dingdong. Marquis Feng Linyuan was the youth with the most stunning Yongding City in the past.


    This direct son of the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, the palm of Senior Marquis, had once been the target of envy and admiration of all the youngsters in the entire Great Zhou, including himself, who was one of them since he was a child.


    He could recite at the age of three, he could sing at the age of five, and his literary style was comparable to that of the Saint Xu Dynasty.


    It came from the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis which held military power and settled the nation. His kung fu was exceptional, and his military skills were like that of a god. At the age of ten, he went to the battlefield with his father, and his reputation spread far and wide.


    When he was twelve, he led a hundred thousand Changping Army profound practitioners that were unique to the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis s, moving about the borders of the Xiliang s and seized back the two cities, Sheng and Xiang, which had been lost for a long time.


    But perhaps it was too stunning and too sharp, and God had finally retracted all his good fortune when he was fifteen. In the battle against the Xiliang, Old Dingyuan''s troops had been defeated and a hundred thousand Changping Army had been buried in the Yancheng.


    He had also experienced a narrow escape, but still led the rest of the Elite Armaments in a clever plan. His desperate counterattack had turned the tide, finally obtaining ten years of peace in the Yancheng.


    However, in the future, there would no longer be any outstanding talents in Yongding City. There would only be one young genius left, whose face would be destroyed, who would suffer from severe illness, and be judged by the doctors as the new Marquis Dingyuan, Feng Linyuan, with a lifespan of no more than twenty five years.


    Following Feng Jingyi''s narration, a youth seemed to appear in front of Bai Zheng. He galloped his horse with high spirits and was as dazzling as fire.


    Bai Zheng once again thought back to the man she had just met. He had a noble and noble dignity that came from within him, as if he was born with it. It was smooth like jade, quiet and elegant like water.


    Just how much pain had he gone through to become a completely different person from before?


    "Next, is our last item for today." The voice of the Auctioneer pierced through the muslin and broke the silence of the room.


    Bai Zheng cleared her mind. This was her most important mission today.


    Feng Jingyi also raised his head, his eyes becoming as calm as before, as though the person before was just Bai Zheng''s illusion.


    When the Auctioneer''s words landed, the entire auction place became quiet. Everyone held their breath as their gazes fell on the square stone platform that was slowly rising up.


    This time, the stone platform was not covered with a red velvet cloth like usual, so everyone could clearly see that there were three things on it. One was a scroll, one was a piece of silk, and the other was a pile of white material.


    "Before the auction, the Treasure-collecting Tower had already released news that this month''s auction will be a treasure that can bring wealth to everyone." The Auctioneer''s voice sounded a little agitated.


    "Everyone, since you have all studied and learned to this day, you should know that what you can use to write is usually either a piece of bamboo or a piece of silk. However, the bamboo sheets are too heavy and the silk sheets are too expensive.


    After all, in this era, no one knew about paper. Before the auction started, the Auctioneer had given a detailed introduction.


    "If there is something that can be written, something that is both cheap and light, then who would need a heavy bamboo block in the future? Who else would use expensive silk? "


    "This is for the benefit of all scholars!" Feng Jingyi praised.


    The corner of Bai Zheng''s lips curled up as she glanced at him.


    The majority of the people who participated in the Treasure-collecting Tower auction were wealthy merchants and noblemen of the Yongding City, and the majority of the people who did their part in the auction had already realized what was going on and sat upright, listening attentively.


    Auctioneer''s introduction continued.


    "After this, everyone will turn away from the bamboo and the silk and turn to this practical thing. All the scholars in the world would come and buy this. "


    Auctioneer purposely paused for a moment, then picked up the book on the stage and gently flipped open a page, showing it to everyone.


    "It looks like a small book, but there are quite a few words written on it!" Feng Jingyi excitedly stared at the book on the ground.


    As if to prove the lightness of this thing, when Auctioneer saw that everyone had read enough, she grabbed one of the pages and tore it off cleanly.


    "Hiss ¡­" Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air. Soon after, Auctioneer raised the piece of paper above her head, the hand holding the piece of paper loosened, and the piece of paper flew into the air without any wind. After spinning a few rounds, it slowly fell to the ground.


    It really was light! It was lighter than the silk! This time, even Feng Jingyi''s eyes emitted a strange light.


    Treasure-collecting Tower were normally good at advertising, and so when people couldn''t even touch the book, they had no concept of how light it was. Auctioneer''s tearing and tossing made everyone realize how light this paper was.


    She was a smart businessman. Bai Zheng secretly praised in her heart.


    Everyone, you don''t have to be heartbroken about me tearing a piece of paper just now. There are seventy pages of paper in this book, adding the words on top of it, it would make up a complete¡¶ Records of Great Zhou¡·.


    Boom!


    All of the distinguished guests in the Treasure-collecting Tower finally could not hold back their exclamations of surprise, and quite a few of them even jumped up from their seats excitedly.


    "Records of Great Zhou!" A complete¡¶ Records of the Great Zhou¡·! " Some people rubbed their ears in disbelief.


    "If you want to use bamboo slips, you need two ox-cart!" Several hundred pieces of paper is the minimum! " Some people stood up in shock, unable to believe it at all.


    "Even such a book wouldn''t be as heavy as a pair of embroidered shoes, right?" Some people clenched their fists. They were so excited that they could no longer control themselves.


    The Auctioneer below seemed to have predicted that everyone would lose their composure, and without saying much more, she slapped the book on the stone platform.


    All of those present were people who were at the top of the Yongding City. After losing their composure for a short moment, they immediately controlled their emotions.


    "Today''s Treasure-collecting Tower Auction, is the method of making this piece of paper ¡ª ¡ª Paper Crafting Technique. In order to prevent the auction from being too lengthy, the paper making technique must be auctioned off at a price of at least ten thousand silvers, and each bid should be increased by at least ten thousand silvers! "


    With that, the Auctioneer nodded towards everyone and waved her hand. The auction began.


    There was a short silence.


    "Hehe, I didn''t think that it would be such a good item. I don''t dare to think of it. Then I''ll name a price. Let''s start with ten thousand taels of silver!"


    In the silence, a man sitting on the second floor started laughing.


    Immediately, everyone''s passion was ignited.


    "Twenty thousand!"


    "Thirty thousand ¡­"


    "Forty thousand ¡­"


    In accordance to the new rule set by the Treasure-collecting Tower, when no one opened their mouths to talk about decimal, everyone immediately added ten thousand silver.


    Everyone present already understood what it meant to obtain this paper.


    That would be an absolute gain in both fame and fortune. Not only in terms of spirit, it will make all the scholars in the world admire you. Furthermore, before better writing tools appear, you, who possess the paper crafting technique, will have a firm foothold in Shang Hai from now on. No matter what storm it is, you will be able to stand firmly.


    As the price rose rapidly, a lot of merchants began to use their capital to win the paper making skill.


    As Bai Zheng watched the lively scene, she felt her heart at ease. When she saw Bai Yinan on the second floor smiling in her direction, she couldn''t help but laugh back.


    Suddenly, he remembered that he was separated by a layer of cloth, no matter how big Bai Yinan could not see the smile on his face. He couldn''t help but laugh to himself.


    "One hundred and forty thousand." Amidst the chuckle, a cold voice came out, and Feng Jingxuan who had been silent for a long time spoke out.

 C27

    The sound gradually died down on the first and second floor. After all, those who could only sit on the second floor were not as wealthy as those on the third floor. Bai Zheng was very clear that at this number, the next battle would be on the third floor.


    "One hundred and fifty thousand." The voice came from Feng Jingye''s room.


    Bai Zheng frowned, she suddenly thought about the relationship between Feng Jingye and the Mansion of Prime Minister, and understood that the money was most likely going to be spent on Mansion of Prime Minister. Fifty thousand gold, if she were to take it out in one go, it would not be a small matter to his Mansion of Prime Minister and the crown prince''s household.


    "One hundred and sixty thousand." Just as everyone was silent, someone spoke up from the room next to Bai Zheng.


    "I didn''t expect the General Mansion to be interested in this thing as well." Feng Jingyi said coldly.


    "Is Your Highness not interested?" Bai Zheng''s finger tapped against the corner of the table, striking the number plate that had been left cold to this day after just one strike, and asked with a smile.


    "How could I be not interested ¡­" Before Feng Jingyi even finished his sentence, Bai Zheng had already raised his number plate.


    "One hundred and seventy thousand!" A clear voice came out from Bai Zheng''s mouth. This voice was like the gavel in Auctioneer''s hand, striking right at Feng Jingyi''s head.


    Feng Jingyi''s eyes instantly widened. He did not dare believe that after finishing the bidding, Bai Zheng leisurely put down her number plate and suddenly stood up, immediately falling back onto the chair powerlessly.


    Bai Zheng turned her head and looked at the shocked Feng Jingyi who had his eyes reddened. Then, he said apologetically: "Your Highness, please forgive me."


    "One hundred and eighty thousand!" Right after Bai Zheng spoke, a woman''s voice sounded from within the General Mansion, carrying a sense of not wanting to be left behind.


    Feng Jingyi and Bai Zheng looked at each other, then recovered and slowly sat up straight. They also felt uneasy, hence they grabbed the number plate to protect themselves.


    "Miss Bai should just watch from the side."


    Bai Zheng laughed embarrassedly: "It''s just that I wanted to tease my cousin about what happened just now."


    Are you joking with your cousin? You''re joking with me, not with me!


    Feng Jingyi rubbed his throbbing temples and started to think whether he should stay away from this girl.


    The Treasure-collecting Tower began to quiet down for a long time.


    At the price of one hundred and eighty thousand taels of silver, no one dared to raise their hand again.


    Those who could not put a starting price were all silent. A few who could afford a starting price seemed to be calculating whether the paper making technique was worth one hundred and eighty thousand taels of silver.


    Auctioneer raised her gavel slowly from the ground: "Is there anyone else willing to increase the price?"


    Bai Zheng smirked, and looked over from her line of sight. Although she could not see clearly what General Mansion and her group were doing, she could see that the people inside were in a complete mess.


    Today, Shang Shu Manor and General Mansion shared a private room, on an impulse, Su Muxiao used Shang Shu Manor''s number plate to set a price. It was likely that her father Su Zheng would be the first one to not forgive her.


    He didn''t know what kind of situation this cousin of his, who had always been happy about bullying him, was in.


    Auctioneer''s voice continued, "One hundred and eighty thousand, is there really no one else?"


    Silence. It was still as quiet as before.


    It seemed that those that were willing to offer a high price felt that one hundred and eighty thousand silver was more than they could bear.


    "If not, one hundred and eighty thousand taels for the first time!"


    Boom!


    Following the sound of the gavel hitting the ground, the door to the private room that Bai Zheng was in was pushed open, and a figure charged straight at her.


    "You''re so despicable!"


    Bai Zheng swiftly got up and hid behind Feng Jingyi: "Cousin, what is it?"


    "You b * stard, why didn''t you continue to bid!?" Why didn''t you fight with me! Didn''t you want that paper making technique!? "


    Su Muxiao had completely lost her reason. She extended her long nails and mercilessly pounced towards Bai Zheng, her sleeves rolled up high, the steps on her head was full of hair. She was like a shrew, and did not have the appearance of a lady from a noble family.


    "What is cousin saying? Why does Zheng want to fight with you for it? Although Zheng is also fond of paper making, but the Fifth Prince said that the highest price was one hundred and seventy thousand taels, so no matter how much more he has, he will not be able to afford it.


    Bai Zheng said as she surrounded Feng Jingyi to once again nimbly dodge Su Muxiao''s attacks.


    After all, one was a daughter who stayed in her room while the other was a new generation female who insisted on doing yoga. Su Muxiao looked aggressive on the outside, but after a few rounds, he was unable to get even the slightest bit of benefits.


    "You!"


    "One hundred and eighty thousand, the second time!"


    Su Muxiao''s eyes revealed a terrifying blood-red, she grabbed the cup on the table and threw it onto the ground: "I''m going to kill you!"


    The crisp sound of a broken teacup finally brought the stunned Feng Jingyi back to reality.


    He had never seen a character like Su Muxiao in his life!


    Those young mistresses were usually not shy or timid towards him, but they were dignified and elegant. At most, their words were filled with sarcasm and mockery. This kind of personally fighting and shouting had really broadened his horizons!


    Seeing that Feng Jingyi''s face was growing darker and darker, and the third hammer was about to hit the floor, Bai Zheng finally stopped teasing Su Muxiao and spoke up.


    "It''s not impossible for Cousin Sister to make another bid for Zheng."


    Hearing Bai Zheng''s words, Su Muxiao stopped what she was doing and stared deadly at Bai Zheng, as though if Bai Zheng were to say anything in the next second that dissatisfied her, she would immediately throw the table over.


    "According to the current rules, another bid would raise the price by ten thousand taels." "Originally, if cousin didn''t bid, the Fifth Prince could have bought the paper making technique with one hundred and seventy thousand taels of silver. However, in the end, it was because of cousin that he had to spend another twenty thousand taels of silver."


    "What the hell do you mean?" Su Muxiao clenched her teeth.


    "Since the Fifth Prince can only take out one hundred and seventy thousand taels, then the extra twenty thousand will be given to the Fifth Prince by the Shang clan. This way, not only can the Fifth Prince get his beloved things, it can also solve his cousin''s urgent needs." What does cousin think? "


    As Bai Zheng spoke, she used her hand to lightly pat Feng Jingyi''s shoulder.


    Su Muxiao frowned, 20,000 silver! All the dowry that Shang Shu Manor had prepared for her was not necessarily twenty thousand taels of silver. If she gave it to her for free as a favor, her father would definitely peel off her skin.


    However, compared to the astronomical one hundred and eighty thousand silver taels, twenty thousand was indeed a lot more polite.


    "But that''s the first thing to say." Seeing that Su Muxiao seemed to agree, Bai Zheng quickly added.


    "Today, Cousin came to ask the Fifth Prince to save you. If the Fifth Prince offers a price and someone else makes up for it, then in the end, this thing won''t fall into the hands of the Fifth Prince. Then twenty thousand silver taels will still be given to Cousin Sister."


    "You!" Su Muxiao suddenly raised her head and grabbed the empty small stool beside him.


    "If Cousin doesn''t agree, why don''t we leave now and see if we can find someone else for help with the twenty thousand taels." Bai Zheng suggested.


    "One hundred and eighty thousand ¡­" Auctioneer''s voice sounded once again.


    "Cousin, don''t hesitate. Time waits for no one!" Bai Zheng shook the number plate in her hand towards Su Muxiao.


    Su Muxiao felt that she was about to collapse. She only felt the sky spinning and the earth spinning before her eyes, while Auctioneer''s voice sounded beside her ear like she was urging her to die.


    "Third ¡­"

 C28

    "I promise you!" Su Muxiao screamed, "Hurry and report! "Quickly report!"


    "Nineteen hundred thousand!" Just as Su Muxiao finished speaking, she raised the number plate in her hand and shouted.


    Auctioneer''s hand stopped in midair, and her entire Treasure-collecting Tower quieted down once again.


    "Sizzle ~"


    There was the sound of something shattering.


    Feng Jingyi tightly held onto his chest. He was already so heartbroken that he couldn''t speak anymore.


    His mind was blank and his ears were buzzing. He could not hear what was happening outside. He raised his eyes, as if a servant had ran in to help Su Muxiao, who was sitting on the ground, and a few waiters had tidied up the mess in the room.


    He looked at Bai Zheng who was standing at the side. Her fair face had a smile that was not a smile.


    "I hope that the Shang clan will send those twenty thousand taels to our doorstep earlier. Otherwise, the Fifth Prince won''t be able to gather this much money."


    Su Muxiao looked deeply at Bai Zheng, her eyes burning with a blazing fury. After a long while, she finally turned around with the little girl''s support, gritting her teeth as she said: "You don''t have to worry."


    Bai Zheng laughed, it was sweet and light, like an oriole in the forest.


    "Zheng knows that her work has always been safe. Even if she was more impulsive today, she shouldn''t use such a large sum of money to joke around.


    Seeing Su Muxiao slow down and turn her face, Bai Zheng sighed and continued.


    "Cousin is a kind-hearted person who doesn''t put up any defenses when interacting with others. She probably never thought about why she would always be the one to suffer."


    Su Muxiao staggered and said stiffly: "You don''t need to care!"


    Bai Zheng did not mind and nodded: "Cousin sister, take care."


    "One hundred ninety thousand!" Auctioneer''s voice sounded.


    Bai Zheng acted as if she did not hear anything, she returned to her chair, picked up a fresh set of tea, and started to eat.


    When she went out to eat dinner, she was tossed about by Su Muxiao just now. Bai Zheng finally felt hungry.


    She ate a few mouthfuls, and when she looked up, she realised Feng Jingyi was holding onto his chest, his face pale and eyes lifeless, staring at his blankly. Only then did she remember that she had not explained everything properly to him, and immediately put down the tea in his hand.


    "Fifth Prince, don''t worry. There will be people who will sincerely buy this paper making technique. You don''t have to worry about money. As for the twenty thousand silver, just consider it as Bai Zheng repeatedly shocking your highness to apologize. "


    Bai Zheng said as she held the teapot on the table and poured some tea into the cup in front of Feng Jingyi, smiling apologetically and ingratiatingly.


    Hearing Bai Zheng''s words, Feng Jingyi gradually found his voice, and heard himself asking that question.


    "Are you talking about the Third Elder Brother?"


    "I''m afraid that Third Prince is happy to see how you will pay." Bai Zheng shook her head.


    "190,000 gold, second time!"


    Auctioneer''s voice made Feng Jingyi unconsciously tremble, but his thoughts started to become clearer and clearer.


    From the moment Feng Jingxuan raised the price to 140,000, none of the merchants followed along. On one hand, the price of one hundred and forty thousand yuan was not something that ordinary people could bear. On the other hand, the price of one hundred and forty thousand yuan was not something that ordinary people could bear.


    But now, the situation was completely different. The treasury was empty to the point that they couldn''t even afford the 200,000 taels of silver needed for the disaster relief. How could any prince easily pay 190,000 taels of silver?


    Therefore, no matter who announced the final price, it was no longer the same as stealing from the royal family. Rather, it was to create a stable stage for the princes who had reported the high price so that they could walk down with dignity and not fall miserably.


    Looking at the entire Treasure-collecting Tower, who could possibly save him with two hundred thousand silver?


    Feng Jingyi''s eyes instantly focused, and a red figure appeared in his mind.


    Bai Zheng''s gaze once again turned to the room that had maintained its silence. No one knew why she wasn''t thinking about Soong Yiqing, but the man dressed in green, whose face was pale yet gentle.


    Since he did not have a good physique and did not participate in the auction from the beginning to end, what was his purpose in coming here?


    Whispers began to sound downstairs, and the fight over the paper crafting was coming to an end. The people below began to get restless. Some sighed regretfully, some clasped their hands together and began chanting.


    Because of his arrival, this era had undergone a great change in advance. It was unknown whether it was good or bad.


    "Two hundred thousand!" While Bai Zheng was in a daze, a low and deep voice finally sounded.


    Auctioneer was startled, and her face started to show excitement.


    Though Treasure-collecting Tower had once sold for a sky-high price of three hundred thousand gold, that was already a hundred years ago. At the end of the previous dynasty, the emperor had spent so much money to get this price.


    However, since the beginning of the dynasty, not to mention two hundred thousand taels of silver, even a hundred thousand taels of silver could be counted on one hand!


    Feng Jingyi narrowed his eyes: "What benefits did Miss Bai give Young Master Soong?"


    Bai Zheng laughed, there was no longer a need to hide the truth, "To tell you the truth, found this paper making technique."


    "What!" Feng Jingyi was shocked.


    "I have finally lived up to my expectations with the two hundred thousand silver that Prince required."


    "Just for the sake of annulling Chu Feng''s marriage, you sold off such a good thing?" Feng Jingyi felt an inconceivable feeling never before.


    This wasn''t 20 taels, this was 200,000 taels! If it was in her own hands, then even Chu Feng didn''t dare to do anything to her with her status and value.


    "It''s precisely because it''s such a good item that Bai Zheng, an insignificant third grade vice minister''s daughter, cannot afford it." Bai Zheng said indifferently.


    Bai Yinan had just gotten out of the corruption case, and his Bai Mansion was still at the tip of the iceberg. He had just arrived at this foreign world for a short while, and didn''t have any capital or connections, nor did he have any trump cards to continue standing.


    After all, it was a big tree that attracted the wind. The current her was already high-profile enough, so it was better for her not to cause too much trouble.


    What''s more ¡­ Bai Zheng smiled. It was just paper making, she had a lot of these kinds of good things.


    Feng Jingyi looked at Bai Zheng in realization. After mumbling for a long time, he finally said: "Miss Bai is right." There was a sense of empathy in his tone.


    "200,000 silver, deal!" Auctioneer''s gavel heavily slammed down.


    The most boisterous and intense paper creation auction in the last hundred years of Treasure-collecting Tower was finally confirmed by the sound of the gavel.


    Bai Zheng smiled, raised her teacup and touched Feng Jingyi''s cup: "Cheers!"


    Feng Jingyi was startled: "Tch? "Che''er?"


    Bai Zheng reacted and laughed self-deprecatingly, "It''s the dialect of my grandfather''s family. to celebrate. "


    "Dong, dong, dong."


    There was a knock on the door.


    "Come in." Bai Zheng shouted.


    The door was pushed open. It was the same manager he had met last time.


    The manager took out a gold ingot from his sleeve, and walked in front of Bai Zheng, and said respectfully.


    "This is here for you from the Young Master Soong who bought it. It was originally two hundred thousand silvers, and as usual, he is going to take ten percent of it from the Treasure-collecting Tower, with the remaining one hundred and eighty thousand silvers. "With this gold spindle carved with the characters'' Song ''as the basis."


    In this era, there was no paper, so naturally, there was no silver notes. The business of Soong Family was huge, it was very inconvenient to do business without banknotes. When trading with others, one would usually use the golden spindle with the word "Song" carved on it as a basis, ensuring that they could exchange for silver from any of the merchants in Soong Family.


    Bai Zheng took the gold ingot and frowned.


    Damn, she had forgotten the draw.

 C29

    She still lacked twenty thousand taels of silver. It wasn''t that she couldn''t earn that much, but it was just that tonight was too late.


    If not, why not find Soong Yiqing now and sell him some good stuff?


    Seeing Bai Zheng''s expression, Feng Jingyi knew that she was in a difficult situation, so he said: "I do not need the twenty thousand that Miss Su has sent over, Miss Bai, take it."


    Bai Zheng raised her head and hurriedly refused: "No, you can''t. Bai Zheng disturbed Your Highness for a long time, if not for Your Highness, my cousin would not have been so willing to offer twenty thousand gold just because of me. "


    Just as he was about to decline, another green-clothed servant walked in and whispered a few words to the steward.


    The steward''s face revealed a shocked expression. He solemnly sized Bai Zheng up a few times before finally taking another smaller gold spindle from the green-clothed servant.


    "My boss said that the treasures that Miss Bai is auctioning can benefit tens of thousands of citizens, and furthermore, my Treasure-collecting Tower has brought about unprecedented popularity and fame. My boss thanks Miss Bai on behalf of all the scholars in the world, as well as for Treasure-collecting Tower."


    As she said that, she raised the gold spindle in her hand high and bowed, "Today''s profit, my Treasure-collecting Tower will not be taken. Please accept this, Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng was surprised, her gaze swept over the steward and servants'' bodies, lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then smiled and received the gold ingot with her hands.


    "No wonder Treasure-collecting Tower is so strong after three dynasties, it turns out that there is such a benevolent, righteous, and wise boss with long term eyes. I wonder if Boss would like to honor me, Bai Zheng wanted to personally pay her respects and thank you. "


    The manager had an amiable smile on his face as he said, "I''ll go ask the boss." With that, he bowed and retreated step by step.


    Bai Zheng looked at the gold ingots in her hands, one big and one small, no one had gotten up when the manager came in, no one knew what happened. But there were too many people who were interested in paper making. There would always be someone who would find out about it.


    With two hundred thousand taels in his hands, he was afraid that he might get into trouble ¡­


    "Prince is still in the private room, right?" She thought for a moment before asking.


    "Still here." Feng Jingyi answered without thinking.


    Feng Jingye never bothered to squeeze in with the commoners, he would wait for everyone on the first and second floor to leave before he would come out.


    "I''ll have to trouble Your Highness to lead me there." Bai Zheng picked up the gold, pushed open the door and walked out.


    Feng Jingyi quickly followed and brought her to the entrance of the room where the crown prince and Chu Feng were.


    Bai Zheng said loudly: "Prince, daughter of the Assistant Minister of the Department of Revenue, Bai Zheng, requests an audience."


    Hearing that, Chu Feng frowned, and spoke in disgust: "What is she doing here again!"


    However, a strange thought suddenly emerged in Feng Jingye''s mind. He felt that it was incredible, but he also faintly felt that this thought was probably true. He immediately said, "Come in."


    The door opened gently, a pair of light purple embroidered shoes lightly stepped over the threshold and arrived in front of Feng Jingye.


    Bai Zheng lowered her body, raised the gold ingot above her head and said: "This humble servant has agreed to Your Highness''s two hundred thousand gold, please accept it, Your Highness."


    "F * ck!"


    Feng Jingye immediately stood up from his chair.


    He held out his hands, which trembled uncontrollably.


    He grabbed the golden spindle in Bai Zheng''s hand and flipped to the bottom anxiously. Seeing the word "Song" carved on it, his eyes became red from excitement.


    "It''s you!" Chu Feng bellowed: "That paper making technique, is you?!"


    Bai Zheng ignored the incredulous face of Chu Feng, and said in a low voice: "No, this paper creation technique was created by the Prince in the first place. It''s just that His Highness'' heart is divided among the tens of thousands of citizens, he was only able to take it out to auction for money. "


    These words caused Feng Jingye, Feng Jingyi and Chu Feng to be dumbstruck.


    Feng Jingye quickly reacted, and just as he was about to nod his head, he heard Chu Feng shouting uncontrollably: "How is that possible! Nonsense! "It''s obviously you ¡­"


    "Does Young Master Chu not believe that Prince has the ability to do so, or is he questioning Prince''s love for her?!" Bai Zheng shouted.


    Feng Jingye frowned, his eyes swept across Chu Feng, stopping him from speaking further.


    "This is the gift that the Soong Family has given to Your Highness. I hope that Your Highness will be able to say a few beautiful words for the Soong Family at that time in front of the emperor."


    Feng Jingye laughed. The worries that had been plastered on his chest for the past few days were all swept away. He personally supported Bai Zheng who was on the ground with her hands, and agreed happily.


    "Of course. This prince will definitely let the Royal Father know about this kindness of Soong Family, and let everyone under the heavens know about it! "


    "Your Highness, you can''t!" Bai Zheng hurriedly said: "If the people of the world, especially Xiliang, were to know that my Great Zhou is so empty that I need His Highness to auction away my own treasures for supplies, I might not only be facing a war of Nanshu."


    Of course, the most important thing was that she had promised Soong Yiqing that she wouldn''t affect the business of the Soong Family in other nations because of the donation.


    Feng Jingye also knew that Xiliang always took advantage of someone when they are in danger, if he was lured in by Xiliang, it would be hard to say if Feng Linche would remove him from the position of crown prince in a fit of rage.


    Even though he was somewhat unwilling, Feng Jingye still nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. This crown prince will only privately inform Royal Father of the sincerity of Soong Family."


    The current Chu Feng had finally calmed down, and after hearing Bai Zheng''s words, she laughed coldly: "Miss Bai''s words are very interesting. Since you said that this thing belongs to Prince, if not for the people of the world knowing about it, how would they be able to see Prince''s heart of love for their people!"


    Without waiting for Feng Jingye to speak, Bai Zheng spoke first.


    "What kind of heart does the Young Master Chu have?! The people of Great Zhou are in deep pain, His Highness'' position as crown prince is in danger, so we will not rest until Xiliang strikes from the left and right! "


    "But if I don''t tell everyone under the heavens, just whose part does this paper making technique belong to?" Chu Feng asked.


    Bai Zheng faced Chu Feng, and this was the first time she looked at Chu Feng since they had entered the room, "Your majesty, you know it! Could it be that in the eyes of the Young Master Chu, the Prince was such a vain person? Young Master Chu has repeatedly encouraged His Highness to inform the people of this matter, but was it out of his mind to push His Highness down from the position of crown prince? "


    Chu Feng was unable to speak due to her blade-like gaze. He only replied weakly, "You, you''re lying, I''m just ¡­"


    "You are just standing up for Second Miss of Bai Family? Young Master Chu, don''t blame Bai Zheng for not warning you beforehand. My elder cousin and Third Prince are very close, so you must not forget who is the true descendant of Chu Family just for the sake of beauty! "


    With a "pa" sound, Chu Feng staggered and fell into a chair against the wall.


    Feng Jingye squinted his eyes dangerously, pursing his lips without saying a word. However, Chu Feng, who had grown up with him, clearly knew that it was only when he was exceptionally angry that he would reveal such an expression.


    After Feng Jingye heard this, he started to suspect him!


    Ridiculous, ridiculous! No matter how ungrateful he was, Chu Feng still had not reached the stage where he could help outsiders and degrade his family.


    Chu Feng trembled in anger, he pointed at Bai Zheng: "You are slandering me!"

 C30

    Bai Zheng lowered her head, and looked down at him without any emotion in her eyes, and coldly said: "Besmirch? Your Highness can investigate carefully when you return, and why the plague, which should have been treated by the palace the last time, got infected just because you saw Young Master Chu before you set off, causing the reputation of the Third Prince who snatched away this opportunity to rise! "


    With that, she turned back to Feng Jingye and bowed: "I''ll be troubling Your Highness with the matter of annulling the engagement, this subject will be taking his leave."


    Without waiting for Feng Jingye who had been stunned by the previous words to nod her head, Bai Zheng stood up and walked out of the room.


    Outside the door, an azure-robed servant stood guard respectfully.


    When the servant saw Bai Zheng coming out, he walked over and said in a low voice: "Miss Bai, the manager asked me to carry some words, my boss still has matters to take care of, he said that it''s fate that we meet again in the future."


    Bai Zheng nodded her head, she was not surprised by this result: "Thank you, Little Brother."


    At this time, a lot of people had already left''s Treasure-collecting Tower. When he reached the second floor, he discovered that Bai Yinan was standing at the stairs, waiting for her.


    Seeing her come down, Bai Yinan glared at her: "Girl, you!"


    Bai Zheng hurriedly hugged Bai Yinan''s arm and said fawningly: "It''s Zheng''s fault that father is worried. Daddy, don''t be angry."


    "Did you just come out from Prince?" Bai Yinan looked at her and said.


    "That''s right, with so much silver in Zheng''s hands, Zheng is afraid that she would have too much trouble, so she gave it to Your Highness." Bai Zheng laughed.


    Bai Yinan nodded his head, "Today''s paper crafting probably attracted the attention of all the people in the Great Zhou. The two hundred thousand gold is nothing more than a hot potato in our hands, handing it over is good as well."


    The people on the first and second floor had basically all gone. When Bai Zheng saw that the third floor was starting to make a commotion, she hurriedly said to Bai Yinan: "Let''s go, Daddy. Zheng is already hungry."


    If she bumped into someone from General Mansion or Shang Shu Manor, and let this father, who valued family and love, know what happened just now, then she would definitely not be able to sleep well tonight.


    There were still a lot of things that needed to be done. If he could have a good night''s rest, it was best not to cause any more trouble.


    Under Bai Zheng''s urging, they sat in the carriage and returned to Bai Mansion.


    Until the last carriage left, Treasure-collecting Tower that had been bustling for half a night returned to its former tranquility. The lanterns on both sides of the road were lit, leaving only the fifteen crescent moons to illuminate the place. It caused one to be unable to resist the feeling of desolation after the hustle and bustle.


    At this time, the most lonely one was the Soong Yiqing who leaned against the window in red, and knocked on the window frame with his forehead one after another.


    Feng Linyuan sat by the stove and leisurely peeled the chestnuts. The clear sound of the chestnuts breaking made the Liufeng unable to wait and started circling around his feet.


    "Why didn''t you accept the twenty thousand taels!?" It''s fine if you don''t want to take it back, but you shouldn''t have let that girl off so easily! " Soong Yiqing suddenly turned his head and complained.


    Feng Linyuan smiled, picked up a chestnut and threw it over, "Who do you think you can find to extort from her the twenty thousand taels she still needs?


    "You!" Soong Yiqing said angrily, "Just what kind of disaster did you save?!"


    "Mistress." Suddenly, the figure of a black clothed man appeared in the room. He knelt on the ground with a gold spindle in his hand and said, "This was sent by someone from Miss Bai."


    Soong Yiqing looked at the gold ingot and felt his heart twitch.


    "Buy a cake?" Three thousand taels? Linyuan, you really saved a thousand, Jin, young miss. "


    "I want to see how she can produce three thousand silver." That''s three thousand gold! "


    He could still hear the teasing words that he once said, but he didn''t know why the person who played the joke on him yesterday turned out to be the person who was played today.


    Feng Linyuan picked up the gold ingot and said in a good mood: "This Miss Bai really has a promise."


    "Linyuan," Soong Yiqing lifted his head, staring at the gold ingot, "Why don''t you give me these three thousand silver taels? "You also know where this money came from. Our relationship ¡­"


    "Our relationship goes from one yard to another." Feng Linyuan coughed lightly as he lowered his head to look at the white wolf. "Liufeng, what do you say?"


    The Liufeng swallowed the chestnut in its mouth, and raised its head to grin at Soong Yiqing.


    Soong Yiqing picked up the chestnut from earlier and threw it towards the Liufeng: "You ungrateful bastard! I''ve fed you rabbit meat every day for free! "


    The Liufeng moaned in pain and hid behind Feng Linyuan, sticking only half of its head out.


    Soong Yiqing bared his fangs at the Liufeng, then thought of something and said bitterly: "Today that girl has offended Feng Jingxuan, Feng Jingxuan will definitely not let her go."


    Feng Linyuan rubbed the head of the Liufeng soothingly but did not say a word.


    However, the black clothed man interrupted and said, "The Dark Guard that Master has sent to protect Miss Bai has been placed around the Bai Mansion."


    "Feng Linyuan!" Soong Yiqing stomped his feet in anger.


    Feng Linyuan looked at him coldly. "I did it to prevent you from wasting two hundred thousand silver. If she had a good thing, who would you find to learn paper making?


    What he did not say was that, with just a few words from the little girl, she had stirred up Feng Jingye''s relationship with him, and even helped Feng Jingye to stand out, so Feng Jingxuan was afraid that he did not have the strength to come looking for her.


    "Didn''t you already write down the production method on a piece of paper for me to use?" Soong Yiqing said, unwilling to be outdone.


    "I''m afraid the recipe she gave us isn''t the best one." Feng Linyuan smirked, "Look at the words on those books, every page is exactly the same. Obviously, she didn''t copy it with her hands."


    Hearing that, Soong Yiqing immediately opened the few books to take a closer look, the words inside were exactly the same.


    The man in black opened his mouth and said, "Miss Bai had first engraved this on a piece of wooden board and printed the ink onto the book."


    Soong Yiqing took a deep breath, this little girl''s tricks were really done over and over again!


    Feng Linyuan laughed and said: "This girl is extremely shrewd, I''m afraid that even these wooden carvings are deceiving others, she still hasn''t taken out a better method yet."


    Soong Yiqing looked at the book in his hand, and couldn''t help but sink into deep thought.


    However, Feng Linyuan''s gaze went past Soong Yiqing and landed outside the window which was enveloped in darkness.


    In this seemingly peaceful night, how many people were surging and unable to sleep for the rest of the night?


    In the next three days, Bai Zheng laid in her Bai Mansion leisurely. Every day, she would either eat or sleep, and she would casually flip through all the scrolls in Bai Yinan''s study, living a life that was quite interesting.


    The only flaw was the food here.


    In this era, the research on food was still at a very basic stage. The dishes were boiled and steamed, and the seasonings were only a little salt. It wasn''t hard to swallow, but it was also boring.


    Just as Bai Zheng was in a panic over the matter of cooking, His Majesty ordered a command that shocked the entire Great Zhou Palace.

 C31

    No one knew what Feng Jingye had told him, but Feng Linche had ordered for all the rich and distinguished merchants with annual profits exceeding one hundred thousand to be taxed by fifty percent.


    Hearing the news that was brought back by the chef who went out to purchase ginger, Bai Zheng who was cooking lard in the kitchen just smiled faintly, she was not surprised at all.


    With Great Zhou at such a stage, Feng Linche had already planned for those wealthy merchants for a long time, but he had no excuse. Now that his Soong Family had offered two hundred thousand gold, how could Feng Linche, who had already tasted the sweetness, endure?


    "But Miss," the cook asked, looking at the ginger in the basket, "what do you need so many herbs for?"


    In this era, people only put ginger into medicine and did not know how to cook.


    Bai Zheng looked at the lard that was almost ready in the pot and laughed: "I''ll make you guys something nice to eat."


    Although he still could not find seasonings like garlic and pepper, but he had already found enough to make a few delicious dishes.


    Just as Bai Zheng was thinking about what to cook first, Bai Fu found the kitchen and when he saw her, she immediately shouted: "Young miss, the fifth hall is down.


    Feng Jingyi? Bai Zheng was a little surprised.


    Looking at her smelly body, she immediately told the cook to remember to bring the lard, and then left the kitchen to change her clothes.


    When Bai Zheng walked into the hall, she had finished her second cup of tea.


    "Greetings to the Fifth Prince. I''ve made him wait for a long time." Bai Zheng immediately bowed.


    Feng Jingyi smiled as he stood up, "It''s only natural for women to need time to dress themselves. Miss Bai need not be so courteous. " With that said, he used his eyes to signal the attendant who was standing at the side bowing.


    The servant and the others carried a black box and carefully placed it on the ground.


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Jingyi suspiciously, but Feng Jingyi did not keep him in suspense and walked forward to open the box.


    Without any warning, a crate full of shining yellow gold appeared in front of Bai Zheng. Under the shine of the sunlight, it shone with a dazzling light.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng''s eyes revealed slight surprise, Feng Jingyi laughed and said: "This is twenty thousand taels of silver that Minister Su sent over a few days ago. I feel that the silver is too much and heavy so I changed it all into gold. they were specially sent to the Miss Bai. "


    Bai Zheng''s eyes moved, reflecting the golden light.


    She laughed lightly: "Your Highness is still as polite as before. That day, when Bai Zheng offended you, she already stated that the twenty thousand was used by Bai Zheng to apologize. Your Highness, it seems that you still do not want to forgive Bai Zheng?"


    Feng Jingyi hurriedly said: "About the matter that happened that day, just treat it as me having an interaction with the Miss Bai. This twenty thousand gold was originally given to me by the Miss Bai, how can I take it for myself? "


    Bai Zheng was too lazy to push him around, she thought for a while and said: "If that''s not the case, why not? Although Bai Zheng bluffed the money, it is still in the name of the Fifth Prince. I will take half of the twenty thousand, Your Highness does not want to reject me anymore. "


    Feng Jingyi wanted to say more, but he felt that if he were to continue as she said, he wouldn''t be as decisive as his, so he nodded: "Alright."


    As if he remembered something, he continued: "Miss Bai, I have come today with important news for you."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, "What news?"


    Feng Jingyi returned to his chair, and indicated for Bai Zheng to sit as well. Then he said: "Today, during the morning assembly, Prince proposed your marriage to Royal Father. and that there was no intention to continue the marriage between and her, so Royal Father gave you permission to cancel the engagement. "


    Bai Zheng heard this and laughed, but did not say anything.


    Feng Jingyi continued: "In this matter, Prince has already tried his best to protect the face of both palaces. But who would have thought that Imperial Physician Liu Yunyu would at this moment actually impeach Young Master Chu, which was why you insisted on annulling the engagement. "


    "Liu Yunyu?" Bai Zheng frowned.


    "Liu Yunyu is an old friend of Minister Su. Recently, I have been extremely close to the Third Elder Brother. " Feng Jingyi explained.


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes, "It seems that Prince has gotten His Majesty''s green eyes because of the paper making technique, Third Prince can''t hold back anymore."


    Feng Jingyi nodded his head, "Third Elder Brother will naturally not let go of this chance to step over his mother''s clan."


    It could be said that Chu Feng had coincidentally bumped into Feng Jingxuan''s spear this time. The matter of increasing the taxes was originally proposed by Feng Jingye, he must have long prepared everything beforehand. However, Feng Jingxuan was caught unprepared.


    Which prince would not collude with one or two wealthy merchants, after all, these wealthy merchants were severely injured, so the prince behind them was naturally no better.


    What''s more, most of the princes had rich assets, but on the surface, they were only overseen by others. They were the first to be hurt when it came to increasing taxes.


    Wouldn''t Feng Jingxuan hated the person who suggested this to the point that his teeth itched?


    Under these circumstances, even if he was unable to deal with Feng Jingye for a while, he could still easily punish Chu Feng who he had bumped into.


    However, Bai Zheng did not care about Chu Feng''s reputation, as long as it could be successfully annulled, it was not important.


    Feng Jingyi sighed: "Hearing that, Royal Father was enraged, and reprimanded Prime Minister Chu for his ill intentions. Fortunately, the people from the crown prince''s bloodline tried their best to plead for mercy, and so they managed to suppress their anger. "


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes: "So the Fifth Prince is telling me that I won''t be able to break off the engagement?"


    Feng Jingyi shook his head, he was thirsty, and took a sip of the tea on the table, and said.


    "In the course of the Imperial Physician''s complaints against the Young Master Chu, he also mentioned Old General Bai Qiying. He said that this Old General Bai, who has worked hard his entire life for the Great Zhou, had only proposed marriage for his own little granddaughter, yet he had actually asked for a dissolute young master like the Young Master Chu. "


    It was as if he thought of the Imperial Physician Liu Yunyu''s excellent performance back then, Feng Jingyi''s face formed a ridiculing smile.


    "When Royal Father thinks of Old General Bai, he is even more disgusted with Prime Minister Chu. Royal Father is straightforward too, your marriage has become like this, he is now in the underworld, I''m afraid he will have to face the Old General speechlessly."


    Mentioning Bai Qiying, Bai Zheng realized that his impression of this grandfather wasn''t very deep.


    When he went there, Bai Zheng was only five or six years old.


    He only vaguely remembered this grandfather''s spirited appearance. When he saw her, he would pick her up and stab her with his beard, and he even specially made wooden swords for her and her younger brothers.


    Speaking of which, this grandfather of his was indeed the only one out of his father''s family who truly loved his family.


    Suddenly recalling the past, Bai Zheng was a little dazed.


    After a long while, she finally asked in a faint voice, "Then what does Your Majesty want to do?"


    Feng Jingyi looked at her as if he was carefully observing her reaction.


    "Royal Father has said that since Young Master Chu is not allowed to appear on the stage, then this marriage will not be decided. In order to live up to his expectations for the old general in the future, and even more so for the former subordinates of the old general, as well as his current cold heart and General Mansion, he will ¡­ "


    Feng Jingyi purposely paused for a moment, seeing how Bai Zheng was paying attention to him, he did not have any sort of reaction. He could not help but continue: "Royal Father intends to personally choose a good son-in-law for you."

 C32

    Bai Zheng raised her eyes and looked right into Feng Jingyi''s eyes.


    Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her clear black and white eyes were so limpid that they did not contain a single trace of emotion. It didn''t have the shock that Feng Jingyi had expected, nor was it the shyness of an ordinary woman when she heard about marriage.


    Bai Zheng said lightly: "I''m afraid Your Majesty, you want uncle to be able to protect the country peacefully during the battle."


    He was none other than Bai Yinan''s blood related cousin, Bai Qiying''s nephew.


    His father had passed away early, and from a young age, he had followed Bai Qiying to battle on the battlefield with his life on the line.


    Now that the Nanshu battle was over, Feng Linche might as well use Bai Zheng''s marriage to give the warriors at the border a peace of mind, letting them know that in the heart of the Great Zhou Emperor, he would forever remember the person who fought for the Great Zhou.


    He would act as a shield for these people, not allowing anyone to bully their loved ones.


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly, it looked like her wedding would be extremely lively.


    "Does Your Majesty already have a candidate?"


    Feng Jingyi shook his head: "The crown prince immediately recommended the little gongzi of Mansion of State Duke Chen. While Royal Father was still deliberating, Third Elder Brother quickly followed up by recommending the big gongzi of the Censor''s household, Liu Yunyu also proposed to Royal Father on behalf of his son."


    It was really lively!


    Bai Zheng smiled. The Duke of Chen was the relative of the Crown Prince''s wife, so now that Feng Jingye''s own mother couldn''t come again to propose to him, he had used his own wife''s mother''s Mansion of State Duke Chen.


    As for the relationship between Imperial Physician Yu and Feng Jingxuan, there was even less of a need to talk about that.


    "Those who can stand in the imperial court are all intelligent people, upon seeing Second Elder Brother''s attitude, they rushed forward to ask for your hand in marriage. The only son of the family is only eight years old! "


    Feng Jingyi could not help but take a deep breath. At that time, not to mention Bai Yinan and Bai Yizhang, as an outsider, even he had a headache from this battle.


    He said that his son had fallen in love with him at first sight, but unfortunately, Third Miss has already been betrothed to him, so upon learning of this matter, he decided to not think about it anymore. Now that Third Miss has annulled the engagement, no matter what, he must give his son a chance.


    "Puchi ~" Bai Zheng couldn''t help but laugh out loud.


    Who would have thought that the main protagonist of the marriage proposal was actually the Third Miss of Bai Family that everyone hated?


    "Miss Bai can actually still laugh? I think Assistant Minister Bai was about to cry. " Feng Jingyi looked at Bai Zheng who was laughing so hard that he couldn''t even stand up straight, and asked in disbelief.


    "With so many people eyeing me, His Majesty can always pick a good family for me. and it won''t make Daddy worry so much that he won''t be able to get married because of Mansion of Prime Minister. Your Highness, are you sure that my father wasn''t crying tears of joy at that time? "


    Bai Zheng frowned, as though she had watched a good show.


    Feng Jingyi smirked: "I''m afraid Assistant Minister Bai will cry but no tears will come out."


    "Then does His Majesty have a decision?" Bai Zheng ignored the ridicule in his words and asked indifferently.


    "Royal Father also did not expect such a situation to occur, to the point that in the end, whenever Royal Father gives a slight compliment to a young master, a few officials would jump out and compete with their son."


    "So this hot potato?" Bai Zheng had already thought of it.


    Feng Jingyi nodded his head: "That''s why Royal Father said that he already did something that would make the lovers fall for once, and can''t make the same mistake again. After all, this is a major matter of Miss Bai''s life, so everything will be left to Miss Bai to decide."


    After Bai Zheng heard this, she suddenly looked at Feng Jingyi strangely.


    Feng Jingyi trembled at her gaze and asked: "What''s wrong?"


    "Your highness, you''ve come here today, and now you''re giving me so much gold. Could it be ¡­" Bai Zheng dragged her words with a meaningful look on her face.


    Feng Jingyi asked in confusion, "Could it be something?"


    Bai Zheng laughed in ridicule: "Could it be that Your Highness directly came to me to open the back door, and wanted me to choose Your Highness?"


    Feng Jingyi was startled, he did not know how to react, and could only stare blankly at Bai Zheng. As he watched, his face gradually became as hot as a fire.


    "Miss Bai, don''t speak nonsense!"


    He finally understood what Bai Zheng meant. But he did not have that kind of intention towards Bai Zheng!


    Seeing Feng Jingyi''s reaction, Bai Zheng breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to say something, Bai Fu ran into the hall hastily.


    "Miss, a lot of people have come from outside, bringing gifts, saying that they want to see the old master and the madame ¡­"


    After Bai Yinan left for the imperial court, he had yet to return to the manor. The Madame Lin had never been able to have any idea about these things. Thus, when he encountered a problem, the first thing Bai Fu thought of was to look for Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng stood up immediately, she looked at Feng Jingyi quickly and laughed coldly: "I''m afraid that if the Fifth Prince didn''t mean it that way, he would mean it that way too."


    Feng Jingyi immediately understood, although he did not join the battle in the morning assembly to marry Bai Zheng, but in order to give away the gold, the first one to receive Bai Mansion, to outsiders, wasn''t that the most obvious signal?


    In order to marry Bai Zheng, the Fifth Prince, Feng Jingyi, gave him a large box of gifts.


    Feng Linche''s three princes were fighting to marry Bai Zheng!


    This time, the entire Yongding City was going to boil over.


    "Uncle Fu, you should tell the people outside that Daddy hasn''t returned since early morning. It might be due to General Mansion, so if Daddy wants them to look for Daddy, Daddy should be fine by going to General Mansion."


    Bai Fu stabilised his mind and immediately followed Bai Zheng''s instructions.


    Bai Zheng sighed lightly as she heard the sound of human voices coming from the direction of the door.


    Next, the threshold of this Bai Mansion would probably be broken through.


    In Shang Shu Manor, the little girl Yun Zhu brought in a cup of tea and saw her young miss Su Muxiao sitting in front of the bronze mirror that was carved with the Four Seasons Flower.


    Yun Zhu''s heart skipped a beat, and she said softly: "Miss, the twenty thousand silver we gifted His Highness yesterday, was once again carried by his Highness to the Bai Mansion."


    "It''s really her!" It''s really that despicable! " There was no one else in the house, so Su Muxiao gritted her teeth and said.


    "There are rumors saying that after Third Miss of Bai Family withdrew from the marriage, she became the target of all the influential people in the entire Yongding City. Those people practically stepped across the threshold of Bai Mansion, and those who are unable to squeeze into Bai Mansion, ran over to General Mansion to beg for forgiveness ¡­ "


    Yun Zhu said, and seeing Su Muxiao''s gloomy expression, she swallowed her words in fear.


    Because of the Treasure-collecting Tower Auction, Su Muxiao lost twenty thousand gold and was almost sent to the temple by the mad Su Zheng. If not for his mother, the Bai Family, crying as she begged for mercy, Su Muxiao would have been beaten to a pulp.


    In these few days, Su Muxiao had already been imprisoned inside Su Zheng''s house to ponder over it. She could only eat plain porridge and cabbage every day, and the monthly rate had been reduced to one third of what it was before.


    Until today, news of Bai Zheng being sought marriage had spread ¡­.


    Su Muxiao felt her vital energy and blood rushing up. She suddenly stood up and swept the copper mirror and porcelain bottles on the table to the ground in a berserk manner. It''s all because of this despicable and oppressive nature! "

 C33

    "Sister Xiao, what''s going on?" Unknowingly, Bai Di was standing at the doorway, looking at the mess on the ground with a slightly panicked expression.


    Seeing Bai Di, Yun Zhu who was hiding at the side and did not dare make a sound finally regained her senses. She rushed forward and hugged the berserking Su Muxiao, "Calm down Miss! Miss Watch has come to see you. "


    Su Muxiao held onto the jewelry box, and was about to throw it on the ground, when she heard Yun Zhu''s voice, and looked towards the door. Bai Di lifted her leg, carefully avoiding the pieces on the floor, and took two steps towards the room.


    Su Muxiao suddenly thought of the last words that Bai Zheng had left for her that day: "Why is she the one who always loses?"


    That''s right, why was she the one to always suffer?


    If it wasn''t for the auction, when Bai Di sighed at the side saying that Bai Zheng really liked paper making, and thinking of how Bai Zheng had been so arrogant while pushing her, why would she so impulsively raise her number plate to bid?


    Thinking about it, Su Muxiao''s eyes flashed with a trace of hatred, she raised her hand and threw the jewelry box.


    With a "dong" sound, the jewelry box fell beside Bai Di''s feet.


    Bai Di stopped in her tracks, and her face instantly turned cold.


    Su Muxiao didn''t look at her, she only returned to the chair and said indifferently: "Cousin was wrong about me, I hope you didn''t hurt Di?"


    The coldness in Bai Di''s eyes disappeared in a flash, and her expression was still gentle: "Di knows what Cousin is angry about, it''s just that that Zheng is our younger sister after all, Cousin, please don''t lower yourself to her level."


    "That despicable and oppressive person almost caused me to be sent to the temple by my father!" Su Muxiao suddenly stood up, Gao Yang''s voice was filled with anger.


    "But she is now in a very good mood. Even my cousin, the Your Highness, has thoughts of marrying her."


    The Fourth Prince, Feng Jingyang, was the son of Bai Di''s aunt, the Noble Consort Zhao.


    Su Muxiao opened her eyes wide, "How is this possible!? Miss Zheng would definitely not agree to it! "


    As the only son of the Noble Consort Zhao, as well as the hope for the future of the entire Mansion of Grand Commandant, Feng Jingyang had been strictly taught since childhood, and learned how to ride and shoot poetry.


    Feng Jingyang, who was highly valued by Feng Linche when he was young due to his talents, had only survived after his heart had been thrown into chaos during the Autumn Hunt, where he was only 12 years old. From then on, Feng Jingyang looked like a different person, he did not look like a young master who only knew how to sleep.


    But Noble Consort Zhao was not willing to accept such a huge change, she still had high hopes for her son. When her son was about to reach adulthood, she carefully selected a woman who was backing him and was of great help to him.


    The woman was the daughter of the Marquis of Gao Ping, the only beloved daughter of the Gaochang Marquis and the Gaochang Marquis, Zheng Yan.


    Although the Gaochang Marquis was not as impressive as Marquis Dingyuan in terms of battle achievements, he was still a great general who could hold a position of his own. He had a lot of power within the kingdom and had three hundred thousand troops under his command.


    The Eldest Princess Pingyang, as Feng Linche''s own sister, had helped his out completely when Feng Linche took over the direct line of descent, and had always been respected by Feng Linche.


    These two people who were able to affect the direction of their Great Zhou with a cough, had only gotten such a daughter like Zheng Yan at the age of thirty. They were extremely pampered and indulgent to her, thus giving birth to a domineering and arrogant character of Zheng Yan.


    Ever since the two of them were nominated for marriage, Feng Jingyang''s good days had come to an end. Whenever he touched a girl''s slender jade hands in a flowerbed, a woman would come in with a whip to make a scene.


    If it had to be said that Feng Jingyang dared to ask to marry Bai Zheng under these circumstances, wouldn''t Zheng Yan have to swallow him alive?


    "Although there are a lot of people who want to marry Zheng right now, those people are people that Zheng has never seen before. It''s only my cousin who, due to her relationship with me, has met with Zheng a few times. That cousin of mine is also very handsome.


    Bai Di sighed, and continued as if she was regretful: "In addition, with my future sister-in-law being so domineering, my cousin was already miserable to begin with. Now that she took the chance to marry Zheng, she should be out of trouble."


    Su Muxiao''s eyes slowly narrowed: "If Miss Zheng knew, I''m afraid that this cousin of mine ¡­"


    "Don''t let her know!" Bai Di immediately shouted. With her personality, she might even kill Zheng! "


    "That''s right, we might even kill that despicable person!" Su Muxiao clenched her fist, her face revealing a fierce expression.


    However, she suddenly thought of something and her eyes dimmed. "It''s a pity that father told me to close my door and think about it. He forbade me to take a step out of the room."


    Bai Di smiled and said: "It is precisely because of this matter. After all, my cousin sat with us at the time, so Di had also begged father to give him five thousand silver. Uncle had already agreed to it just now, so Big Sister Xu Xiao came out to relax. "


    Su Muxiao raised her head, "Really?! You, how could you be so kind? "


    Bai Di said with an innocent face: "Cousin, what are you saying? It''s as if Di had evil intentions before."


    Su Muxiao lowered her eyes in guilt, "It was cousin who spoke falsely. However, how did you find out that Your Highness also wanted to marry that slut? "


    "My cousin came to find me and told me to find a way to ask Zheng out so I could have a chance to talk to her alone. But, Di was cowardly, and was afraid that Miss Zheng would not let me go after finding out, so she did not dare to agree to it ¡­ "


    "It''s really useless!" As long as we can perfectly flawless this matter, then it is only natural that the Miss Zheng will not be able to track you down. " Su Muxiao looked to be disappointed.


    Bai Di lowered her head, "Big Sister Xiao''s teachings are correct. My cousin actually thought of a way, but it''s just that Di really doesn''t dare ¡­ "


    "If you don''t dare, then let me do it! "What method?" Su Muxiao asked anxiously.


    Bai Di looked around, as if she was worried about something. After confirming that no one could hear him, she walked to Su Muxiao''s side and started whispering in her ear.


    The sunlight shone through the window onto Bai Di''s face, making her look extremely beautiful. However, no one noticed the ridicule in her eyes.


    The next day, Bai Zheng received a message from the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis Eldest Princess Pingyang.


    "I heard that this banquet is organized especially for young miss to choose her husband." Zhuling said excitedly.


    Bai Zheng casually threw the invitation on the table: "Eldest Princess is kind."


    "Since His Majesty has already decreed that Miss will decide the marriage, with such a banquet to see the various young masters, who knows if Miss might really find someone she likes!"


    Bai Zheng looked at the excited Zhuling. Although she could not bear to pour cold water on her, she still planned to let this little girl see the truth. "Do you know who the Eldest Princess Pingyang is?"


    Zhuling asked curiously: "Eldest Princess? Eldest Princess only has one daughter and Mansion of Gaochang Marquis is one of the few mansions that have never asked His Majesty to marry before.


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly: "Indeed it''s appropriate. Eldest Princess is still Your Highness''s future mother-in-law.


    "Your Highness? Isn''t that Second Miss''s ¡­ " Zhuling came to understand and asked in disbelief.


    Bai Zheng''s finger formed a hook as she tapped the invitation on the table. With an ice-cold tone, she said, "That''s right, I''m afraid there will be no good feast ¡­"

 C34

    "Miss." In the silence, he heard Bai Fu shouting from outside: "The Song Manor''s carriage has already reached the back door."


    After Soong Yiqing bought the paper making technique, he started to prepare all sorts of raw materials without stopping. Yesterday, someone had come to pass on that he had finished preparing the materials, and was only waiting for Bai Zheng to go to the workshop to teach paper making techniques.


    The Song Manor''s front door was no longer accessible, so Bai Zheng had to go through the back door and get on a horse carriage to leave.


    The horse carriage drove all the way out of the main city of Yongding City, and after passing by several mountain roads, they finally arrived at a house that was tightly guarded.


    Soong Yiqing, dressed in beautiful and flashy clothes, was already waiting in front of the house.


    Seeing Bai Zheng walking down from the carriage, she hurriedly walked forward. "Pa Da", opened a fan on a piece of paper and fanned Bai Zheng with it: "Miss Bai has worked hard here."


    "I thought that once we parted that day, Young Master Soong would never want to see me again in this lifetime." Bai Zheng laughed in ridicule. Her peach pink clothes made her cheeks seem even more tender, and her head swayed slightly, making her look extremely lively.


    Soong Yiqing did not mind and laughed: "That day, I did not manage to turn around and offended the Miss Bai. I hope that Miss Bai will not forget this lowly one."


    Originally, he had thought things through because of Feng Linyuan''s words. After the order to increase the taxes, it made him feel an even stronger sense of gratitude towards Bai Zheng.


    If not for the fact that Soong Family had caused him to lose two hundred thousand gold just now due to the paper making technique, according to this taxation method, he would probably have to pay at least another hundred thousand gold.


    Bai Zheng naturally understood what he meant, and stepped through the door with a faint smile.


    This house didn''t look very big, and there weren''t many people in the yard. However, there were a total of ten large vats, and the ground was covered with reeds, wheat grass, straw, and sorghum stalks.


    "Is there a problem with the material?" Soong Yiqing asked carefully.


    Bai Zheng did not speak, she walked forward and carefully checked the wheat straw on the ground, and from time to time she would flip through it. Finally, she nodded in satisfaction and said, "Young Master Soong is fully prepared, and the things are even better than what I imagined."


    Soong Yiqing revealed a dazzling white teeth as he smiled proudly. He clapped his hands and ten blacksmiths gathered around him.


    "These people are all children of my Soong Family. At that time, I will be in charge of preparing the documents. I will trouble Miss Bai to pass down the paper crafting technique to them."


    Bai Zheng nodded. Her line of sight suddenly landed on the back of the vats, where there were several square wooden planks.


    Following Bai Zheng''s line of sight, Soong Yiqing smiled even more brilliantly than before: "As for the method to print on this book ¡­ Can you teach the Miss Bai as well? "


    Bai Zheng frowned, she looked to be in a difficult situation: "Young Master Soong''s two hundred thousand was only used to buy paper, this printing technique is ¡­. If the price is suitable, I will not hide it. "


    Soong Yiqing''s smile froze on his face. "Miss Bai, you don''t even have two hundred thousand taels of Soong Family left to extort!"


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly: "Of course, if Soong Family can work together with me further on the basis of paper creation. "Then I don''t mind, using printing as a way to cooperate in the future."


    Soong Yiqing''s frozen smile gradually warmed up following Bai Zheng''s words. "How does Miss Bai want to cooperate?"


    "I heard that the pottery and porcelain ware burnt out in Song Guang''s kiln was well-liked not only in the entire Great Zhou, but also in the Xiliang and the surrounding small nations. I want to borrow your Soong Family to burn a few masters in the kiln and learn some skills. "


    "Song Jun''s technique is something that my Soong Family has specially searched for craftsmen for over twenty years before finally achieving its current state. Miss Bai wanted to learn the art of craftsmen using Soong Family ¡­"


    Soong Yiqing dragged his words, he did not finish his words, but the difficult expression on his face was already self-evident.


    Bai Zheng could see his unwillingness and smiled sweetly. She picked up a handful of wheat straw from the ground and said, "It seems Young Master Soong thinks that her porcelain is good enough, there''s no need to make it more exquisite."


    If it wasn''t for the fact that she was focused on food and was at the heart of the struggle to get married, relying on the 10,000 silver that she just bought, making porcelain wouldn''t be too troublesome.


    Soong Yiqing looked at Bai Zheng in doubt, and after tasting the meaning of the words, he suddenly understood something. He quickly asked: "What does Miss Bai mean? You want me to borrow my Soong Family''s kiln and make better porcelain? "


    "It doesn''t matter if Young Master Soong doesn''t want to. After all, I still have the money to buy a kiln from Bai Mansion." Bai Zheng said lightly.


    Seeing that, Soong Yiqing shook his head, just as he was about to accept Bai Zheng''s suggestion, he heard a gentle voice.


    "If Young Master Soong is not willing to buy it, this marquis would really like to share the burden for Miss Bai."


    Wearing green clothes, Feng Linyuan''s appearance was still elegant and exquisite. On top of his black hair was a white jade hairpin, making his seem warm like jade, and the half mask on his face didn''t seem strange anymore, as though it was supposed to be there.


    Standing beside him was a snow white wolf, a pair of black eyes looking at them full of energy. When it bumped into Bai Zheng, its eyes revealed a trace of vigilance.


    Soong Yiqing was startled, and then immediately reacted as he rolled up his sleeves and yelled, "You shameless fellow, you actually dared to steal my business right in front of me!" He was about to rush up.


    Before he could get close, he was pushed back three steps by the white wolf.


    "Liufeng! "What''s the meaning of this!" Soong Yiqing shouted.


    The Liufeng did not care about the dissatisfied Soong Yiqing, its big body circled around Feng Linyuan, as if it was declaring its sovereignty, and did not allow anyone to intrude.


    Bai Zheng was in a bit of a trance. She had not expected to meet him here.


    This was a young genius whose talent was so outstanding that even the heavens would be jealous of him.


    Even though she knew that this person had a deep relationship with Soong Yiqing from the Treasure-collecting Tower. He didn''t expect that the two of them were already so good that they could even share the paper making technique that was bought for two hundred thousand taels of silver.


    Feng Linyuan rubbed the Liufeng''s head, his gentle face had an apologetic look: "It''s rare to be out, the Liufeng made a big fuss about nothing, I hope it didn''t scare the Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng regained her senses and hurriedly bowed. "Of course not. Greetings Dingyuan Marquis. "


    "I was the one who was scared! "Why didn''t you apologize to me!" Soong Yiqing stood at the side with a face full of resentment. After glaring at the Liufeng, he hurriedly turned to Bai Zheng and said: "Miss Bai, just tell us how big of a kiln you want!"


    Bai Zheng rolled her eyes, leered at him, and said: "Young Master Soong has agreed to this?"


    "Naturally!" Soong Yiqing nodded his head like he was pounding garlic.


    As if afraid that Bai Zheng would go back on her words, she personally went to move a wooden board over and asked: "Other than carving on the wooden board, do you still need any other materials? "Miss Bai said earlier that I should prepare as well."


    Feng Linyuan laughed lightly, walked to the side and sat down by the gingko tree. The Liufeng laid down obediently beside him, allowing Feng Linyuan to lean on it.


    Bai Zheng watched Feng Linyuan''s actions from the corner of his eyes. Seeing that he did not leave, Soong Yiqing also did not mind''s attitude of not avoiding him at all. He had a new understanding of the relationship between the two.


    She looked at Soong Yiqing with a complicated expression and replied, "If you were to accidentally draw a line on a wooden board, the whole board would be broken. What about my suggestion ¡­"

 C35

    Soong Yiqing curiously stuck his head in. "What should I do?"


    "Why not divide this wooden board into small pieces and create one piece for each word? If that''s the case, then it would be a single word and it would not be too troublesome to carve it again. Miss Bai wants to say this, right? "


    Feng Linyuan asked politely, his voice calm and gentle.


    Bai Zheng was startled. This Marquis Dingyuan was quite wise indeed. Just based on the point that she proposed, she could immediately think of a good solution. Wasn''t the thing that he proposed movable type printing?


    Soong Yiqing''s eyes lit up, he pinched the handle of his fan and patted his hands while exclaiming: "Amazing! "Linyuan, this idea of yours is truly wonderful!"


    Feng Linyuan''s gentle eyes revealed a smile, there was no sense of satisfaction in his voice: "I''m afraid that Miss Bai has a better way."


    Bai Zheng shook her head. Mud printing required special kinds of clay to be refined into glue and at the moment, it was not easy to make. She could only make do with wooden boards for the time being.


    Seeing Bai Zheng shake her head, Soong Yiqing''s face revealed a look of disappointment, and then he laughed.


    "Then Miss Bai will think of a better way to tell this Song later. Right now, I will have to trouble Miss Bai to first teach them paper making, and then I will go to arrange matters regarding printing. "


    With that, she swished her beautiful clothes and elegantly left.


    This Soong Yiqing was actually quite straightforward. Bai Zheng smiled as she watched him leave, and her gaze unwittingly landed on Feng Linyuan who was seated at the side.


    It was a cloudy day, and the sun was covered by layers of clouds. The only thing left of the ginkgo in the end of winter was a bare branch. Under the cover of the sky, it gave a desolate feeling. Wearing green clothes, Feng Linyuan leaned against the tree leisurely. From afar, he looked like an exquisite painting.


    "Miss Bai, we have already picked these reeds." a craftsman asked carefully when he saw her lost in thought.


    Bai Zheng came back to reality and apologetically smiled. She started to teach her step by step.


    Feng Linyuan leaned on the Liufeng and closed his eyes to rest. In the quiet courtyard, only Bai Zheng''s gentle voice could be heard, gently and patiently instructing the artisans to cut the hemp, wash and soak in gray water.


    It was such a complicated process, yet a little girl could think of such a thing. Feng Linyuan smiled as he listened.


    "Miss Bai, is it right to do this?" a craftsman asked in a low voice.


    "The beating must be done in the same direction. The strength should not be too great or too small. I''ll demonstrate it once. You just watch."


    As Bai Zheng said this, she rolled up her sleeves. In this era, large sleeves were really too inconvenient to work with. Fortunately, she had ordered Zhuling to make the sleeves much smaller two days ago. She grabbed the stick in the craftsman''s hand and was about to demonstrate it when the weight of the stick almost caused her to rush into the slurry pool.


    Hearing the craftsmen''s cries of alarm, Feng Linyuan suddenly opened his eyes and looked through the crowd, seeing that Bai Zheng who was barely leaning on the wooden stick to regain her balance, for some reason, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief.


    Bai Zheng helplessly looked at this wooden stick that looked unremarkable, but was actually so heavy that she could barely lift it. She didn''t know how to make a move for a moment.


    This era''s items were all real and not lies. Even this wooden stick was genuine!


    Bai Zheng glanced at the craftsmen surrounding her, who were waiting for her to demonstrate more. She knew that they did not understand the method she had described, so she tried to raise her wooden stick again.


    If it was her previous life, Bai Zheng would not be so useless to him. It was a pity that her current body could not even walk outside the door and could not even lift a stick.


    Unsurprisingly, under the startled cries of the craftsmen, the wooden stick that Bai Zheng shakily picked up fell to the ground once again, splashing paper everywhere and touching the bodies of everyone around him.


    Bai Zheng glanced at the blacksmith apologetically, his gaze suddenly knocking onto Feng Linyuan who was seated far away.


    Separated by the crowd, she could clearly see that Feng Linyuan was still looking at her with eyes that were deep, gentle, and even hid a faint smile, as if he was watching a good show.


    Watching a show?


    Watching a show was expensive.


    "Master Hou." Bai Zheng called out, "Master Hou is extremely intelligent, you must be able to understand the method that Bai Zheng just mentioned, can you demonstrate it for Bai Zheng to see?"


    The smile on Feng Linyuan''s face gradually deepened, but he did not move, and his tone was gentle as he replied: "Try again, if you still can''t raise your head, then this marquis will help you again."


    Bai Zheng frowned, "Master Hou said this." After saying that, he didn''t use too much strength and only pretended to lift the wooden stick.


    The wooden stick was easily lifted by Bai Zheng.


    At this moment, everyone cried out in alarm once again.


    Only, it was different from the "ah" sound from before. This time, the craftsmen let out an exclamation of "wah" from their mouths.


    Bai Zheng looked at the wooden stick that was already hanging in the air, and couldn''t help but open her eyes wide.


    She did not use any strength, not even a little bit, but the stick seemed to be held by a big hand. Bai Zheng was almost certain that even if she let go of the wooden stick in her hand, she wouldn''t fall down.


    "Since Miss Bai has raised his wooden stick, should I personally demonstrate it?" As Feng Linyuan said that, he used even more strength in his palm, causing the wooden stick in his hand to begin to stir gently.


    Seeing that the smiths were fully focused on seeing the way the wooden stick was being stirred, Bai Zheng had no time to care about Feng Linyuan, she could only demonstrate seriously.


    Unknowingly, the sunlight had already leapt out of the clouds and onto Feng Linyuan''s body, warming him. He stood up and stood with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance.


    Only after Bai Zheng finished teaching all the steps of paper making did she manage to escape and slowly walked towards Feng Linyuan.


    Facing the sunlight, Bai Zheng was blinded for a moment.


    She narrowed her eyes and saw a man in green clothes standing upright. His entire body was sprinkled with a faint golden light, and he had a grandeur that was above everyone else when they first met him.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that the heavens were jealous of him, this duke Dingyuan would have been riding a horse across the world with the vigor of a mountain, like an unsheathed sharp sword.


    How could he be like this, dragging a weak and sickly body, gentle and reserved like a smooth jade?


    Bai Zheng suppressed her emotions and bowed: "Thank you, Master Hou."


    Feng Linyuan turned around and instantly retracted the aura around him, as if it was just an illusion of Bai Zheng''s. With a gentle expression, he said, "This marquis heard of Miss Bai''s paper crafting, so this little favor is worth helping anyway. Miss Bai is too polite. "


    Bai Zheng raised her head, and the steps on her bun swayed slightly, following her movements. Because of Feng Linyuan''s turn, the sunlight that no longer obstructed him shined on the topaz stone on his tail, reflecting a blinding light.


    The Liufeng that was standing not far away was blinded by the light. Suddenly, all its hair stood up, and its eyes turned a terrifying scarlet color.


    Bai Zheng smiled faintly. Just as she was about to say something, she heard a terrifying scream from an artificer behind him.


    Ah!

 C36

    She turned her head to look and only saw a white shadow flash past. In a split-second, she realized that the white shadow was a wolf! It''s that white wolf called the Liufeng!


    The Liufeng bared its fangs and pounced towards her quickly. Its sharp fangs gave off a blinding light under the reflection of the sunlight, and Bai Zheng could even clearly see that the claws the Liufeng pounced on her with were like thorns.


    Bai Zheng was stunned, she stood there, her entire body feeling as though she had fallen into an ice cellar, filled with fear, yet unable to move.


    "Liufeng!" In that moment of life and death, Bai Zheng suddenly heard a voice sound out from behind him, and immediately after, she fell into the embrace of a light medicine.


    Bai Zheng was in a daze, hearing the person behind him groan, the force of the person leaning on her body became heavier and heavier.


    She turned her head in a daze and saw Feng Linyuan, who had gently said that there was no need to be courteous, turn pale almost transparent.


    He leaned against her shoulder, frowning as if in great pain.


    The perpetrator, Liufeng, whimpered, completely panicking as she circled Feng Linyuan.


    Its actions just now were too hasty, and it wanted to kill Bai Zheng. However, it did not expect Feng Linyuan''s movements to be faster, causing it to not even have the time to retract its claws when it pounced towards Feng Linyuan.


    Now that he saw that his master had been injured by him in order to protect this girl, the Liufeng naturally knew that he had recognized the wrong person and done the wrong thing.


    "Master Hou!" There were shouts from nearby, and the silence in the courtyard was immediately broken. Blacksmiths were running all over the place, some looking for people, some for medicine.


    "Back to my room." Feng Linyuan lifted his thin lips that was completely devoid of blood, her tone was calm, but it was not at all convincing.


    Only now did Bai Zheng regain her senses. She knew that Feng Linyuan was injured on her back, so she did not dare to move recklessly.


    The Liufeng followed behind with its tail hanging down.


    There was a pavilion on the south side of the courtyard. Bai Zheng supported Feng Linyuan and walked into the pavilion and carefully helped him to the edge of the bed to sit down.


    "Liufeng." As if he had sensed Liufeng''s depressed and remorseful emotions, Feng Linyuan who was leaning on the side of the bed slowly spoke.


    The Liufeng immediately perked up its ears and wagged its tail as it walked to Feng Linyuan''s side.


    Feng Linyuan rubbed the Liufeng''s head and chuckled: "I''m fine." Although its voice was weak, it still carried a usual gentleness, as if it was comforting it, but also as if it was comforting Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan''s expression and ignored his comforting words, turning around to check on the wound on his back. The claws of the Liufeng deeply cut through Feng Linyuan''s back. One could almost see the bones;


    Seeing that, the Liufeng jumped onto the bed in a hurry to help lick the wound.


    Bai Zheng blocked it, and said coldly: "The doctor will be here soon, we will bandage him up, you can just stand by the side."


    The Liufeng lowered its head in excitement. It whimpered and drooped its huge head, walking to the side.


    Actually, when Feng Linyuan was just injured, he had caught a glimpse of a black figure from the corner of his eye. He had wanted to get closer to the black figure, but for some reason, he turned and flew away.


    When she saw the wound previously, Bai Zheng understood that the shadow must be Feng Linyuan''s man. The moment she saw him injured, he immediately went to find a doctor.


    Feng Linyuan leaned on the side of the bed, his face was still pale, his eyes suddenly opened, and his gaze slowly turned towards Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng sat up straight: "What''s wrong?"


    Feng Linyuan stared at Bai Zheng''s bun and smiled faintly: "Miss Bai, this hairpin looks really nice."


    Bai Zheng''s face changed, she suddenly remembered that before the Liufeng pounced at her, her only movement was to raise her head.


    She suddenly took off the steps on her head and gave it to Feng Linyuan, and said coldly: "Is there anything strange about this step? Is that why Liufeng wanted to hurt me? "


    Feng Linyuan caressed the topaz stone with a slight smile: "All these years, I have already lost count of the number of assassins of all sizes that my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis has encountered. Those assassins that entered the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, none of them returned alive. But only that person. "


    Feng Linyuan paused for a moment, a sharp light flashing across his eyes.


    "When that person charged into the manor, he happened to meet this marquis with another illness. Fortunately, the Liufeng pounced towards me in time to save my life. Although this marquis also heavily injured him, he was still able to escape."


    Feng Linyuan narrated casually, his calm expression making it seem as if he was narrating someone else''s story. But Bai Zheng knew what kind of danger and bloodshed was hidden under this calmness.


    "That person is wearing a mask, his entire body doesn''t look different." At first, I thought that the color of the light was due to the candle flame, but after seeing Miss Bai''s hairpin today, I had a new idea. "


    As Feng Linyuan spoke, he slowly stood up and walked towards a ray of sunlight by the window.


    Bai Zheng suddenly turned her head to look at the Liufeng. When the Liufeng saw the light reflected off the topaz stone, the corner of its mouth unconsciously exposed its teeth.


    Bai Zheng believed that if the one shaking him was not Feng Linyuan, the Liufeng would have rushed towards him again.


    "So that''s how it is." Bai Zheng coldly looked at the yellow jade stone as she shook it with each step.


    In fact, although topaz was precious, it was not that rare. Almost every rich family''s jewelry box that loved to look beautiful would have a hairpin embedded with topaz.


    However, because Feng Linyuan was a man, he did not know much about jewelry, and normally, he did not go out of the clan for much, nor did he have any women''s families within his Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis.


    If not for today, when Bai Zheng accidentally brought out the yellow jade and wore it, she was afraid that she would not have been able to find any clues regarding the assassin.


    "How does the marquis determine that the step I just unintentionally wore has nothing to do with the assassin from that day?" Bai Zheng thought about something and suddenly asked.


    Feng Linyuan smiled faintly when he heard this. "Wouldn''t it be the best time to hurt this duke if Miss Bai wanted to?"


    Just a moment ago, Feng Linyuan had protected his within his embrace, so he had left to find the doctor. The Liufeng was now in a state of remorse, if Bai Zheng had just stabbed him with a sword ¡­


    "Moreover, what happened today, was because this duke wasn''t kind to you in the first place, so you should give Miss Bai an explanation." Feng Linyuan turned, and was about to return, but suddenly frowned.


    Bai Zheng quickly walked forward and helped Feng Linyuan back to the bed and sat down.


    Why isn''t the doctor here yet? Where did Soong Yiqing go?


    There were only Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan in the room, the Liufeng thought that they saw its master''s back, and became even more anxious.


    Bai Zheng was worried, she checked Feng Linyuan''s wound again and when she saw it, she gasped for breath.

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    Feng Linyuan was weak and wore even more clothes than the average person. The Liufeng''s claws had penetrated through the layers of the clothes and the wound was so deep that even the bones could be seen.


    Even worse, because of the low temperature, the sticky blood had congealed at the place where the wound was broken, but because of the repeated movements just now, it had ruptured and bled, causing the skin and clothes to be tightly stuck to the threads.


    Even if a doctor were to apply the medicine, he would first have to separate the wound on Feng Linyuan''s back from the threads of his clothes.


    Bai Zheng looked at the pale-faced Feng Linyuan, bit his lips, and said: "I''ll strip the clothes on Master Hou''s back off first, and then wait for the doctor to come in so we can apply the medicine."


    Feng Linyuan was startled, although he was a man and a woman, he was not the type who cared about reputation, so he nodded: "Then I will be troubling Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng''s hand was already pinching the clothes on Feng Linyuan''s back as she softly said, "Master Hou, please bear with it."


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head as a strange sensation came from his back.


    It was soft and cool and not cold at all. Instead, it was like a cool breeze blowing on one''s face in the summer. The wind blew into Feng Linyuan''s heart, giving him a strange feeling, as if something was scratching him, not lightly but not heavily, causing him to feel itchy at the bottom of his heart.


    He turned his head, and used the corner of his eyes to look at Bai Zheng who was behind him.


    Her fair cheeks were stained with the paper pulp that had just splashed onto them. Her bangs were drenched in sweat and lay by her side. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was in an extremely sorry state.


    However, her eyes were especially focused and calm. Her clear black and white eyes were full of seriousness. At the same time, they would also reveal a trace of heartache and guilt when blood flowed out.


    Bai Zheng gently pulled apart the part of the thread that was attached to the skin and flesh. The cotton wool on the inner clothes stuck out the most seriously and Bai Zheng did her best to slow her movements, but she still tore off a layer of the skin, causing blood to gush out immediately.


    "I''m not in pain." Feng Linyuan said softly, his voice was as gentle as always, full of power.


    Bai Zheng looked up and met Feng Linyuan''s gaze. She blinked her eyes and smiled apologetically.


    How could it not hurt?


    When layers of clothes were separated, it meant that the wounds were being torn open again and again. Although Bai Zheng was already very careful, the material of the silk was very good. It was fine and gentle, sticking closely to the skin and flesh.


    Some of them even stuck close to the bone.


    Pulling off these threads, how could he, who didn''t have anesthetic, not make a sound? Did he even have the leisure to say "not painful" to her?


    Through the holes in her torn clothes, Bai Zheng could even clearly see that Feng Linyuan''s back was covered with scars.


    Not knowing why, but looking at these sinister scars, Bai Zheng''s heart ached.


    What kind of past had the person in front of him experienced?


    "Linyuan, Linyuan!" A voice filled with anxiety broke the silence in the room, and a gorgeous figure flew in, by the time Bai Zheng could clearly see it, Soong Yiqing was already in front of him.


    "How are you? How did the Liufeng scratch you? " Soong Yiqing asked with a trembling voice.


    Bai Zheng had no time to pay attention to him, she could only concentrate on separating the threads.


    Feng Linyuan smiled lightly: "I''m fine, Miss Bai is already treating my wounds."


    Soong Yiqing immediately walked to Bai Zheng''s side and looked at his wound. She paced back and forth anxiously: "How can his wound be this deep! Why aren''t the Uncle Zhu here yet? What did Mo Lee do?! "


    Just when Bai Zheng was about to untie the last thread, a black clothed man carrying an old uncle whose hair was all white descended from the sky.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s appearance, the old man was so angry that his beard rose, and he scolded: "Stinking brat, who allowed you to go out and run around, is your body made up of random things?"


    Feng Linyuan laughed awkwardly: "I''m still okay ¡­"


    Upon seeing the Uncle Zhu, the Liufeng hid behind Soong Yiqing quickly.


    "Where''s the beast called Liufeng! "He really raised that ingrate for nothing!" The Uncle Zhu was obviously very angry, even though he was cursing nonstop, his hands did not stop moving as he quickly checked the injuries on Feng Linyuan''s back.


    "How are your injuries?" Soong Yiqing went forward and asked.


    The Uncle Zhu''s gaze circled around him and stopped at Bai Zheng''s fingertip that was covered in blood from stripping the silk threads. His eyes revealed a praising look: "Girl, you have treated this wound well, the old man''s vision is blurry, maybe you won''t be able to treat it cleanly."


    Hearing Uncle Zhu''s words, Bai Zheng heaved a sigh of relief: "This is what Bai Zheng should do."


    Uncle Zhu nodded his head in approval. He picked up the scissors from the medicine box and without hesitation, cut a big hole on Feng Linyuan''s clothes on his back. Then, he took out a black medicine bottle and sprinkled it onto Feng Linyuan''s wound.


    Everyone in the room held their breath, standing to the side and not daring to make a sound.


    Bai Zheng stared closely at Feng Linyuan''s expression, and suddenly saw his originally pale lips turned into a purplish black color little by little!


    At this point, Uncle Zhu who was about to bandage the wound had a drastic change in expression: "Not good!"


    Soong Yiqing was startled: "What''s wrong? What''s wrong? "


    Uncle Zhu turned towards Bai Zheng and quickly grabbed her hand. Bai Zheng did not understand and was worried about Feng Linyuan''s situation, hence she did not dare move, and asked: "But is there a problem with my hand?"


    The Uncle Zhu did not pay attention to everyone''s questions, after inspecting once, he no longer paid attention to her. He walked to the front of the Liufeng and grabbed the claws of the Liufeng, carefully looking through it.


    This time, Uncle Zhu''s expression turned uglier and uglier.


    Bai Zheng''s heart began to surge with an intense unease.


    "Someone had smeared a layer of purple capsule on the claws of the Liufeng!" Uncle Zhu''s expression was unsightly to the extreme.


    "What is a purple capsule?"


    "This purple capsule is colourless and tasteless, it does not cause much harm to the human body. However, if placed together with the hemostasis powder, it is highly toxic!"


    As if confirming Uncle Zhu''s words, Feng Linyuan held onto his chest, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood, and slowly fell down.


    "Linyuan!" Soong Yiqing shouted. He pushed Bai Zheng who was about to rush forward to help Feng Linyuan away, at a loss of what to do, "Uncle Zhu, quickly think of a way!"


    Uncle Zhu immediately took out a white bottle from his medicine box, and poured out three pills and fed it to Feng Linyuan.


    Bai Zheng stood at the side, and only after seeing the dark purple color on Feng Linyuan''s lips slowly fade away did she relax.


    However, Uncle Zhu was still frowning. "This medicine can only barely control the poison in his body, it won''t cause the poison to act up immediately. But if I can''t find the antidote within three days, then ¡­"


    The result of not finding the poison goes without saying.


    Bai Zheng was very clear in her heart, if not for Feng Linyuan, he would be the one lying on the bed right now.


    Who was it? Who painted the purple capsule on the claws of the Liufeng?

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    Was that man trying to harm her or Feng Linyuan?


    Was it that assassin? Only he knew about the Yellow Jade Stone, and how to make the Liufeng lose control!


    Who was that assassin?


    Bai Zheng was furious like never before. No matter who it was, if they were to use her to injure Feng Linyuan, she would make that person pay the price!


    "What''s the antidote?" she asked coldly.


    The Uncle Zhu thought for a moment, then said: "There is a type of grass called the Bone-penetrating Herb. It was located in Phoenix Cry Valley, which was located at the border of Great Zhou and Great Zhou. A hundred years ago, there was a great fire that burned this grass to death. Only a few were left scattered all over the place. "


    "Where is this grass now?" Bai Zheng asked.


    "This Bone-penetrating Herb can relieve pain, and can cure a hundred poisons. It is a top-grade medicinal herb, and the food of those who practice martial arts will increase greatly. Thus, once it is born, it will attract many people''s attention. After a hundred years, there are no longer any traces of Bone-penetrating Herb in the world. "


    Soong Yiqing suddenly thought of something. "If that''s the case, then five years ago, the Gaochang Marquis swept through the southwest and consecutively seized three cities. Today, His Majesty has given him an order and bestowed him with quite a few things."


    Uncle Zhu stroked his beard and nodded, "Although the items obtained by the Gaochang Marquis have many gold, silver and jewelry, but one herb is the most precious."


    "The Bone-penetrating Herb is in Mansion of Gaochang Marquis." Bai Zheng understood in her heart, "It''s just that the reward has already been five years. How can I ensure that the Gaochang Marquis has not eaten the grass yet?"


    A smile appeared on Uncle Zhu''s wrinkled face.


    "Gaochang Marquis is a well-known filial son. The previous Marquis went to see him early, and he was raised and raised by the Wife of Departed Marquis. After that, Wife of Departed Marquis suffered from a serious illness, and after searching for many famous doctors, all of them said that there was no cure, but there was a hidden expert who saw it and said that the Bone-penetrating Herb could alleviate Wife of Departed Marquis''s symptoms, thus, once he received the reward, she brought the Bone-penetrating Herb over to Wife of Departed Marquis. But unfortunately, Wife of Departed Marquis was unable to wait for that moment, and died on the way over here from the Gaochang Marquis. "


    "Then this Bone-penetrating Herb could it be that it was buried with the Gaochang Marquis in the Wife of Departed Marquis''s Tomb?" Bai Zheng asked worriedly.


    The Uncle Zhu shook his head and replied with certainty, "This is a gift from Your Majesty. And according to Gaochang Marquis''s filial piety, the Bone-penetrating Herb must still be inside the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. "


    "But the guards of this Mansion of Gaochang Marquis are famous for being strict." Soong Yiqing was at a loss.


    The Gaochang Marquis did not have a good relationship with Feng Linyuan in the first place, and the Bone-penetrating Herb was a gift from him, so if he were to borrow it from the Wife of Departed Marquis openly, the Gaochang Marquis would definitely not give it to him.


    But if he tried to steal it ¡­


    If it were any other palace, it would be fine. But this Mansion of Gaochang Marquis was the same as the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis Feng Linyuan resided in, they were all manors of the families of generals under Feng Linyuan''s command, and they were all dukes because of their military merits.


    "Let this subordinate investigate." Mo Lee who was standing quietly at the side suddenly said.


    "Absolutely not." Bai Zheng suddenly thought of something and shouted.


    Mo Lee''s dark eyes swept over her. Soong Yiqing''s puzzled voice followed: "Why?"


    She knew better than anyone that the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis was heavily guarded, because the moment she returned to the Yongding City, it set off a night of turmoil in the imperial palace. Bai Zheng had joined hands with Bai Yizhang to provide the General Mansion Dark Guard, and had sent a corrupt letter to almost every single minister''s residence in the area.


    Only no Mansion of Gaochang Marquis nor Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis were cast.


    Bai Heng had warned her before that although Bai Yizhang was the only great general in the Yongding City, if she were to compare with the two marquises, the Dark Guard of the General Mansion would not even be able to get close to them before they would be pierced by thousands of arrows.


    Although she did not know whether or not the people from Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis would have a better chance of winning when compared to the people from Mansion of Gaochang Marquis, she did not know.


    However, at this critical juncture, there was no room for mistakes.


    Bai Zheng thought for a moment, then slowly said: "This time, we have to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb, and ensure that it hits promptly. If it''s just a probe, it will alarm the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis and the guards will become even tighter, which will only make up for the loss. "


    "What do you mean?" Soong Yiqing asked.


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes in hesitation, but made up her mind in the end. She raised her head and said: "Tomorrow, Mansion of Gaochang Marquis will be my wedding guests, at that time, there will be a lot of people coming and going, and it''s the best time to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb."


    "It''s not difficult for people from the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis to go there."


    Unknowingly, Feng Linyuan had already woken up. His expression was still pale white, his tone light but firm, and his eyes revealed a faint hint of disapproval.


    "Mistress." Mo Lee said as he knelt, "Mo Lee will enter and exit Mansion of Gaochang Marquis and definitely will not disturb anyone."


    "But you still have to find the location of the Bone-penetrating Herb and take it out without disturbing anyone. The Mansion of Gaochang Marquis guards are not useless." Bai Zheng asked worriedly.


    Feng Linyuan''s lips hooked into a light smile: "Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis people aren''t this useless. It''s best if you can find it, so there''s no harm if you can''t find it. Just don''t alert the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. "


    "Yes." With that said, Mo Lee was no longer in the room.


    "Miss Bai is right, Mo Lee might not be able to steal anything during this trip, since it''s a Mansion of Gaochang Marquis banquet tomorrow, why don''t we take advantage of this opportunity, and plan on how to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb?" Soong Yiqing suggested.


    Bai Zheng nodded: "For tomorrow''s banquet, it will be inconvenient for women to go, but for young master ¡­ Like the Young Master Soong, no one would suspect anything. "


    "I''ll go too." Feng Linyuan said indifferently.


    "Rest in peace!" Soong Yiqing was the first to oppose.


    Feng Linyuan coldly glanced at him: "Young Master Soong doesn''t need to have martial arts and literature to the point that they can go to the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis to steal things. Even if there are a lot of people, it still isn''t a place where you can rush to randomly."


    Soong Yiqing glared at him. He wanted to retort, but didn''t know where to start.


    Yeah. How could he, who only had weak hands and no strength, steal something from the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis? But other than Feng Linyuan and himself, who else could he find to help him?


    Feng Linyuan knew that the other party was also worried about him, and sighed: "I am fine now, the Uncle Zhu''s medicine is very good, protecting me for three days won''t be a problem, furthermore, it''s just for tomorrow. "Don''t worry."


    Soong Yiqing looked at Uncle Zhu, and only after seeing him nod his head did he agree to it: "Then try your best to not walk around too much tomorrow, it''s good that I''m here if you need anything."


    Bai Zheng looked at the pair of close friends in front of him, and could not help but sigh to herself, the relationship between the two of them is truly, uncommonly ¡­ Good.


    "Then, I''ll have to trouble Miss Bai tomorrow. It is already late, Miss Bai should go back first. " Feng Linyuan said as he looked at Bai Zheng with his gentle eyes.


    Bai Zheng did not refuse, after all, she knew that there was still a battle to fight tomorrow, so she bowed and said, "Master Hou take care of your health, Bai Zheng will take her leave."


    As she walked out of the pavilion, Bai Zheng noticed that the sun was setting in the west. It would only be a short while before the sky turns dark.


    Because there were too many people surrounding Bai Mansion in the morning, in order to hide things from others, Bai Zheng did not bring Zhuling along.


    Now that Feng Linyuan was poisoned due to his injuries, Soong Yiqing didn''t even have the mood to pick her up this morning. He only sent a coachman to give her a ride.


    The coachman was waiting at the door of the house with a blue felt carriage. He saw her get in, so he got into the carriage and rode away with the horse whip in his hand.


    The road back to the house was as long and winding as it had been in the morning, and as the sky grew darker, the carriages sped faster and faster.


    If he didn''t hurry, the city gates would be locked.


    Bai Zheng was sitting in the car absent-mindedly.


    The Liufeng always stayed by Feng Linyuan''s side without moving an inch away from him. How could it be possible that for no reason, no one would discover it while it was smeared with a purple capsule?


    What had just happened was too much and too urgent for her to ponder.


    Only after sitting in the quiet carriage did she calm down, and her mind was racing.


    Unless ¡­

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    Bai Zheng suddenly thought of something and opened her eyes wide.


    Just then, a sound came out from behind him. Bai Zheng quickly lifted the carriage''s curtain and looked outside, only to see a few shadows rushing over at an unbelievable speed.


    "Be careful!"


    Just as she shouted, the horse carriage flipped over and Bai Zheng was flung out of the carriage due to inertia.


    Bai Zheng was so shocked that when she sat up, she found that the carriage driver was by her side, fighting with the black-clothed men.


    The driver grabbed the sand on the ground and lifted up a silver sword with his right hand before colliding with the man in black. His left hand quickly pulled out a short flute that was as long as a finger, and placed it next to his mouth, producing a shrill sound.


    Bai Zheng knew that the carriage driver was summoning his men, his beating heart calmed down.


    She stood up, and the coachman, though struggling with all his might, began to run out of strength. His left shoulder had been cut by someone at some point, and blood was pouring out in large clumps.


    Suddenly, Bai Zheng felt a chill on his neck, and a sword pressed against her neck.


    Countless thoughts flashed through Bai Zheng''s mind in an instant.


    If these people wanted her life, they would have stabbed her as soon as the sword came, but this person didn''t immediately make a move and instead placed the knife against her neck. It could be seen that her life wasn''t going to be taken for now.


    That would mean using her for something else.


    Bai Zheng suddenly calmed down.


    Currently, she was indeed the target of envy for everyone within the Yongding City. It was likely that no one would not know what day tomorrow would be. To kidnap her at this time, presumably...


    Moreover, everyone thought that Bai Zheng was hiding in the Bai Mansion today. Who would know that she was out there waiting for her on the way back to the city?


    A figure suddenly appeared in Bai Zheng''s mind!


    Her face darkened as if there was a layer of frost covering it. With a tone as cold as water, she said, "Since Young Master Chu wants to find me, why do you have to do such a despicable thing?"


    The longsword on his neck paused, then, a sinister voice sounded out behind Bai Zheng: "I didn''t think that a carriage driver would have such skill. No wonder you want to withdraw your Mansion of Prime Minister, you have climbed onto a high branch."


    Bai Zheng extended a slender finger, and gently moved the sword on her neck, then turned and looked coldly at the man in the silk robes who was walking towards her.


    When the black clothed men heard his voice, they immediately stopped fighting and ignored the carriage driver who was standing next to Bai Zheng and the man who was holding onto the sword, and gathered behind the man in embroidered clothes.


    Bai Zheng looked at the carriage driver, and her brows revealed a hint of anger: "I wonder why Young Master Chu is here today? I thought that after annulling the engagement, the two of us would no longer have anything to do with each other and would never meet again. "


    Chu Feng''s face carried a playful smile, "You won''t meet me again until you die? "How could I have not known that you would have such a brain? To be able to play such a trick, I almost believed it to be true."


    Bai Zheng''s gaze swept across Chu Feng''s face, and could not help but sneer: You want to capture me? How did Young Master Chu feel that he was worthy of me using two hundred thousand silver to seduce him? That was two hundred thousand silver! Could it be that Young Master Chu is still unable to see through the sincerity behind my withdrawal?! "


    Chu Feng clenched his fists tightly. There was a hint of fury in his eyes, as if he was boiling lava inside a volcano. The muscles in his face twitched involuntarily, and his skin tightened involuntarily.


    He pursed his lips and no longer said anything. He waved his hand at the men in black and said, "Take him away."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows. "I''m afraid that even Prince doesn''t know that Young Master Chu kidnapped me, right?"


    Chu Feng lowered his hand and laughed coldly: "You want to use the Prince to scare me? Heh! Since he values you greatly, don''t you know that to him, marrying you into Chu Family is much more reliable than marrying you into his Mansion of State Duke Chen? "


    "Chu Family might be a little more reliable than Mansion of State Duke Chen, but Young Master Chu is the Young Master Chu and Chu Family is the Chu Family!" Seeing that the black clothed man was getting closer, Bai Zheng quickly said.


    "What do you mean?"


    The black clothed man stopped in his tracks, looked at Chu Feng, and returned to Chu Feng''s back.


    "Recently, the battle between Third Prince and myself has been getting more and more intense. Young Master Chu has been circling around my Second Elder Sister for a long time, but I still don''t know that I have unknowingly done a lot of things for my Third Prince, right?"


    Chu Feng''s face paled, and subconsciously shouted: "Impossible!"


    Bai Zheng took a step forward, and her eyes stared fixedly at Chu Feng: "If Young Master Chu did not bring him, how would my Second Elder Sister know that there are so many secrets about Chu Family? I heard that since the day of the auction, Prince has been forbidden from entering the Young Master Chu? If I were to point it out, His Highness would be able to investigate the matter clearly. Since it has already happened, the Prince can still let it go on account of Chu Family. Just because it doesn''t mean that the Prince will let you off the hook for what has happened in the future, doesn''t mean that the Prince will still let you off! "


    Chu Feng''s face alternated between a green and white color, and he almost couldn''t utter half a word.


    Bai Zheng was right, every word stabbed his sore spot.


    Ever since Bai Zheng told Feng Jingye about Bai Di, he had been restricted by him in her Mansion of Prime Minister. One day, her Prime Minister had even barged into the room and slapped him viciously.


    He, Chu Feng, had lived in luxury since he was young, and because he had a blood sister who was the Empress, no one had ever said anything serious to him, let alone been beaten up.


    He did not believe that Bai Di was such a person.


    But he hated Bai Zheng even more.


    So even though sshe was sealed inside Feng Jingye''s residence, when he found out that the person from Soong Family had brought Bai Zheng out to teach paper making, he sneaked out to kidnap Bai Zheng.


    After all, other than Feng Jingye and Soong Family, only he knew that Bai Zheng was the true inventor of paper making.


    It was not in vain did she send people to watch the Bai Mansion. Finally, the day when Bai Zheng went out to teach paper making.


    Today, since Bai Zheng had landed in his hands, he, Chu Feng, would make this woman in front of him, pay the price for speaking so brazenly!


    Bai Zheng scoffed, as if he had seen through his thoughts, "Does Young Master Chu want me to learn a lesson today? Then I advise Young Master Chu to stop thinking about this. If Young Master Chu still doesn''t go back, and if Prince finds out what happened today, guess who will be the first to be sought after the next time Prince falls to Third Prince! "


    Chu Feng looked like he had been poked on a sore spot, and his face immediately turned pale white. He looked at Bai Zheng blankly for a long time before suddenly laughing out loud.


    "Miss Bai, you worry too much. Didn''t Prince worry about us? If he knew that I escaped to meet you, he would definitely not vent his anger on me again. Everyone is staring at you. Say, if you don''t go back tonight, and instead stay in the Mansion of Prime Minister, in my room ¡­ "What will happen?"


    Bai Zheng laughed softly as her eyes sparkled, as if she was a star scattered in the dark night. "Sounds like a pretty good idea."


    "What are you laughing at?" Chu Feng had a bad feeling about this.


    "Let''s see if Young Master Chu has the ability to bring me away." Bai Zheng said, her eyes filled with ridicule.


    Chu Feng stared at her coldly, then raised his hand again: "Take him away!"


    But there was no movement.


    Chu Feng was startled, and immediately turned to look.


    There was no one behind him.


    The group of men in black that had gathered behind him had suddenly disappeared without a sound, without a trace!

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    "I originally thought that Young Master Chu was at least a righteous man and that it was just a beauty trying to deceive me, but now, it seems that I have truly misunderstood you."


    Bai Zheng''s voice came out slowly. Just as Chu Feng wanted to say something, he suddenly felt his waist go numb, his entire body turn stiff. Then, there was a sharp pain on his neck, causing him to fall down.


    "If the Marquis doesn''t come soon, Bai Zheng will really be captured by this guy." Bai Zheng smiled slightly.


    A man in a green robe walked out from behind the tree. He gently smiled, "It''s this marquis who came late and alarmed Miss Bai."


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s abnormally pale face, Bai Zheng thought back to the words that she had blurted out just now and said apologetically: "Master Hou should stay in the Warm Pavilion to recuperate properly, you shouldn''t be so reckless just because of Bai Zheng."


    Feng Linyuan smiled lightly: "I am still able to do such small things. Is everything settled? "


    A black clothed man knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Done. It''s just that on Young Master Chu''s side ¡­ "


    Feng Linyuan looked at Chu Feng who was lying on the ground, and only looked at him without saying a word.


    Bai Zheng said indifferently, "Young Master Chu lost his fianc¨¦e, and was drinking and brooding over his grief. He actually stayed all night in these beautiful alleys and alleys, you have truly lost your virtue."


    The black-robed man was startled, he saw the light smile on Feng Linyuan''s lips and quickly lowered his head: "Yes!"


    With that, he lifted Chu Feng and hid in the darkness.


    Unknowingly, the carriage that had fallen to the side had already been lifted up by someone. Bai Zheng looked at the driver who was not lightly injured and said, "Master Hou, please treat this big brother of yours."


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head, "Miss Bai, do not worry. As he spoke, he gave a light cough.


    Bai Zheng walked over, and her eyes revealed a look of worry: "This time of night is the coldest, Master Hou only has his coat on, I''m afraid his back is going to be cold. Why didn''t the Young Master Soong stop him and let the Marquis run out just like that? "


    Feng Linyuan smiled gently, but did not say a word.


    There was also no need to tell Bai Zheng, she had already rushed over as soon as she received the news, it was just that his speed while sitting in the carriage was naturally slower than her own speed when flying over.


    Feng Linyuan didn''t know whether his worry for Bai Zheng at this time was due to him knowing that he would definitely need her when he steals the Bone-penetrating Herb the next day, or it was out of the bottom of his heart, which made his heart palpitate a little when he heard about Bai Zheng''s accident.


    "Now that the city gates have been locked, let this marquis send Miss Bai back to his residence."


    The Yongding City would close the city gate every day when it was young, leaving behind only the small door on the west side for the nobles who wished to return late every night to use. The daughter of a third stage vice minister who did not receive any rewards like Bai Zheng did not have the qualifications to enter and leave the west side small door after it had been opened.


    However, if Marquis Dingyuan wanted to enter, the guards would naturally not dare to stop him.


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan and frowned. Ever since they met today, hadn''t this Marquis Dingyuan''s life been a bit too difficult?


    As if he knew what she was thinking, Feng Linyuan said with a faint smile on his lips, "Tomorrow, I cannot leave your aid, Miss Bai, so tonight, you must return to the manor safely."


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s gentle but firm eyes, Bai Zheng suddenly understood.


    Since Chu Feng came to rob her, he must have arranged something for her in the city. If Soong Family arranged for escorts to not only have chariots, but also strong guards, Chu Feng could not guarantee that he would be able to kidnap her.


    But as long as they could block Bai Zheng from leaving the city gate, at this special moment, when everyone was staring at her, if she did not return for a night, then that would be enough to ruin her reputation.


    Bai Zheng bit her lips, lowered her eyes in thought for a moment, then raised her head and said: "Then I will thank Master Hou for sending me off."


    Feng Linyuan had already walked to the side of the carriage: "Miss Bai, please."


    Bai Zheng did not hold back as she agilely got onto the carriage.


    The horse carriage with Feng Linyuan suddenly became crowded. Bai Zheng was a little nervous as she sat inside, she did not know how to place her gaze, looking left and right, she raised the curtain on the window, and looked outside.


    Feng Linyuan coughed a few times without leaving a trace, only then did Bai Zheng realize that because of the carriage''s curtain being lifted, the carriage that was not very warm before had been flooded by the cold wind, which made it seem even colder.


    Bai Zheng hurriedly put down the curtain and said embarrassedly: "It''s my fault for being inconsiderate, Master Hou, please forgive me."


    Feng Linyuan''s gentle eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, and he suddenly said: "This Young Master Chu, your foresight is not very good."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, "Isn''t everyone thinking better of me now?"


    Feng Linyuan thought about what happened tomorrow, the corners of his mouth raised, and his entire face became lively: "Miss Bai is not modest at all."


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s smile, Bai Zheng was a little absent-minded. Although her face was pale, his pair of black eyes were clear and spirited. Under her straight nose was a pair of warm, smiling lips.


    He had not met Feng Linyuan even after a few times. In Bai Zheng''s impression, this Marquis Dingyuan was always leisurely and gentle. Even when he was smiling, his tone was always light and indifferent. This was the first time that she had seen him smile so vividly and so ¡­ It was moving.


    No wonder Soong Yiqing treated him so seriously ¡­


    "What is Miss Bai thinking?" Seeing her staring at him in a daze, Feng Linyuan asked.


    Bai Zheng regained her senses and laughed awkwardly: "It''s nothing. I was just thinking... thinking about the purple capsule. "


    Feng Linyuan looked up: "Regarding the purple capsule, what do you think about it, Miss Bai?"


    "The claws of Liufeng do not easily touch anything else, and they have been guarding you the entire time. I think, is it possible that the Purple Capsule was dropped on the road by someone, or at the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis''s gate, or at the Soong Family''s gate? "


    Feng Linyuan was not surprised by these words. Instead, as if he had thought of it beforehand, he nodded and said, "Miss Bai is right. including the mansion itself, they''ve already carefully inspected it. "


    Bai Zheng asked: "Did you find anything?"


    Feng Linyuan shook his head: "Not yet."


    Bai Zheng was about to continue speaking, but the carriage suddenly stopped. The carriage driver''s voice came from outside: "How bold, you dare to stop Dingyuan Marquis''s carriage, do you not want to live?"


    Bai Zheng kept quiet and looked at the small carriage, her gaze locking onto the green cloak that Feng Linyuan was wearing. She moved behind Feng Linyuan without hesitation. As if by accident, Feng Linyuan tucked his outer clothes inside, covering Bai Zheng up completely.


    Not to mention that a lone man and woman riding on a carriage together would have caused a lot of controversy, but Bai Zheng returning so late on the eve of the marriage selection made it easier for him to cause problems during the banquet tomorrow.


    If it was any other time, Bai Zheng would not care about all this, but tomorrow she still had to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb s, and she had to ensure that the banquet would be a foolproof one. Therefore, it was better to not let anyone see her.


    He heard the soldiers guarding the city say, "Dingyuan? Why would the Marquis ride such a small carriage? "


    As he spoke, he stepped forward and was about to lift the curtain of the carriage.


    "If you find this marquis''s carriage too small, you can also give this marquis a larger one."

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    Feng Linyuan''s voice came out lightly. He clearly did not have any emotions, but he gave off an inexplicable pressure.


    The carriage driver raised up a corner of the carriage curtain, just in time for the soldiers to see that Feng Linyuan''s originally lowered eyes had slowly raised up the moment the carriage curtain was lifted. His sharp gaze frightened the soldiers outside into kneeling down: "Master Hou, please forgive us! Please forgive me, Master Hou! "


    The curtains were immediately drawn, and the carriage drove through the gates unhindered.


    "Miss Bai can come out now." Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng who was right behind him. The sharpness in her eyes had been replaced by gentleness and she smirked.


    However, Bai Zheng acted as if she did not hear it, and remained motionless.


    "Miss Bai?" Feng Linyuan warned her once again.


    Only then did Bai Zheng slowly raise her head and met with Feng Linyuan''s eyes that were filled with suspicion. She opened her mouth, but did not know what to say.


    The moment she hid behind Feng Linyuan, the tip of her nose was shrouded by the familiar smell of medicine.


    If it was during the day, because of the sudden attack of the Liufeng, when Bai Zheng landed in Feng Linyuan''s embrace, she did not regain her senses, causing him to not have any memory of the smell at all.


    Then, just now, when Bai Zheng smelt this medicinal fragrance, she was completely awake.


    This scent, so familiar, had an indescribable calming power.


    He must have smelled it somewhere.


    "Has Master Hou seen me before?" Bai Zheng muttered.


    Feng Linyuan frowned, he did not know why she would suddenly ask that question, and thought for a moment before replying: I have.


    "Where?" Bai Zheng asked.


    Feng Linyuan looked at the eager girl in front of him, tilted his head, and said with a smile: "It''s been a long time since then, you were still in your infancy, I am only about six or seven years old, and let Father take you to the General Mansion ¡­"


    Bai Zheng''s expression sank as she interrupted: "Master Hou is playing with me?"


    Six or seven years old? When Feng Linyuan was six or seven years old, his health was probably so good that it could beat a calf.


    Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows, "This marquis is speaking the truth, I have never played with Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng took a deep breath and replied as calmly as she could, "Master Hou''s memories of the six or seven years old are rather deep."


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head, "Old General Bai and my late father were still friends, so this marquis coincidentally saw the Miss Bai side of him. Oh, this marquis had even hugged the Miss Bai before. At that time, the Miss Bai was white and tender, and was even more obedient than today. "


    "Is that so?" Bai Zheng unknowingly twitched her mouth.


    "Exactly." "At that time, Miss Bai was wrapped in a fiery red jacket, and her carvings were extremely cute. At the beginning, I wanted to hug her, but Old General Bai wasn''t willing to."


    "In that case, the fate between Master Hou and Bai Zheng is not shallow at all." Bai Zheng curled her lips.


    The smile on Feng Linyuan''s face grew wider, and his voice became as light as the last echo in the valley, "Indeed, it''s not shallow at all."


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan, wanting to find something on his face.


    In her heart, she felt as if there was someone sealed within ice, trying to break open the ice time and time again.


    Feng Linyuan''s words suddenly made a crack in the ice, as though it could completely crack apart with just a light tap.


    No matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t break it.


    The carriage gradually slowed down, and before long, the carriage driver outside said softly: "The Bai Mansion has arrived."


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes and did not speak. When she raised her head again, his face had a normal smile on it. She looked at Feng Linyuan and said: "Thank you very much, Master Hou. Bai Zheng will take her leave."


    Feng Linyuan nodded and watched her get off the carriage.


    The wheels once again rolled across the bluish brick road, leaving silently in the dark night.


    Zhuling had been standing guard at the back door the entire time. When she saw that Bai Zheng had finally returned, she was overjoyed and ran forward to greet him. If you don''t come back, the old master and the young master will have to personally go look for you again. "


    "I was delayed because of something. I came back a little later and worried everyone." Bai Zheng glanced at the carriage that was leaving, then turned and walked straight into the residence.


    "Zheng!" The moment Bai Zheng stepped into the room, she heard Madame Lin calling out to her. Her face had a layer of a smile, and she replied with a sweet voice: "Mother."


    "Why are you so late?" The Madame Lin pretended to be angry.


    "I thought that my sister wasn''t willing to participate in tomorrow''s marriage selection and would secretly sneak over to my grandmother''s house!" Bai Nianming laughed and ran over to Bai Zheng''s side, her face full of ridicule.


    "I might as well just slip away to Grandmother''s." Thinking about what happened tomorrow, Bai Nianjin had a face full of worry.


    Bai Zheng rubbed Bai Nianming''s soft hair, and said without care: "A bunch of good marriage matters are up to me to choose from, this is not a treatment that any young miss can get, I am happy but there is no need to hide."


    "Elder sister ¡­" Bai Nianjin still wanted to speak, but was interrupted by the silent Bai Yinan: "Alright, you guys should head back to your rooms to rest quickly. Zheng still has things to do tomorrow, don''t surround her. "


    Bai Nianjin looked at his own father, whose eyebrows were tightly knitted. He understood in his heart, grabbed Bai Nianming and bowed before supporting Madame Lin out.


    Suddenly, only Bai Yinan and Bai Zheng were left in the house.


    Bai Zheng strode forward, walked to the side of the chair near Bai Yinan and sat down: "Does father have something to talk about with Zheng?"


    Bai Yinan nodded his head, and said: "These few days, I have met all the people who had come to propose marriage, and asked your uncle to help me investigate them. There are a few young masters who are not bad, with good natures, a good family background, and a pure family background.


    Bai Zheng could not help but laugh, "Father, are you really looking at them?"


    "Of course. You aren''t young anymore, even though the marriage at Mansion of Prime Minister has been annulled, in the end, you still want to marry someone. Take advantage of this time to choose a good family and forget about the matter between your mother and me. " Bai Yinan said in a serious tone.


    Bai Zheng raised her brows slightly: "I''m afraid these people are not sincerely asking for marriage."


    Bai Yinan stroked his beard: "Not everyone is sincere, father has already investigated him for you. That Young Master Qin from Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin, aged eighteen, was once your brother''s classmate. "And that fourth young master Jiang from the Duke of Jiang Prefecture, seventeen years old, is also on good terms with your elder brother and knows his limits ¡­"


    Bai Zheng interrupted: "Are these young masters recommended by uncle?" Bai Zheng''s big brother, Bai Nianyin, was Bai Yizhang''s eldest son. Like Bai Di, he always looked down on his own cousin.


    How could he be so kind?


    Bai Yinan nodded his head: "Your uncle is also extremely concerned about your marriage."


    Bai Yizhang was serious? After what happened the last time, Bai Yizhang would probably want to tear her apart.


    Bai Zheng endured, in the end, she did not say those words, and only said: "If I were to choose Young Master Qin or Young Master Jiang, wouldn''t that be defying the good intentions of your highness?"


    Thinking about Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan, who were like water and fire now, Bai Yinan smiled lightly: "Today, Gaochang Marquis came to find me, and discussed with me about tomorrow''s competition to recruit marriage for you. If the people recommended by His Highness fail to stand out in the competition, then it will be because they are incompetent, and cannot be blamed on us! "


    "Groom competition?" Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows.

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    Bai Yinan nodded: "That''s right. You are my beloved daughter, the only daughter of my Bai Mansion. Even though that Chu Feng is someone who isn''t on stage, he was originally a scholar who is proficient in all aspects, and could barely match up to you. Naturally, the latter will not be inferior to him. "


    Bai Zheng laughed involuntarily, "Father, it''s not like choosing a husband is the same as choosing the top scholar, words and intelligence may not necessarily represent a person''s character ¡­"


    Bai Yinan shook his head: "But if these things were to be found out, wouldn''t it also prove that these people are lazy and do nothing? We, Zheng, cannot marry a playboy. "


    He truly felt pity for his parents. Bai Zheng secretly cursed: "Then, how will father prepare to compete tomorrow?"


    "Zither, chess, book, painting, riding, shooting, and sword. The result of these seven competitions shall be decided by you. After all, the Emperor has spoken golden words. You will be the one in charge of the selection. We can only do the initial selection for you. In the end, it''s still up to you to decide who will be the husband. "


    Bai Zheng pursed her lips into a smile.


    Actually, she hadn''t put too much thought into this marriage selection. Everyone had just made a choice out of intertwined interests, how much sincerity did they have in their hearts? Tomorrow, if there were people who liked it, they would choose it. If none of them were interested, they would choose to not disturb each other. It would be good if they could live their lives peacefully.


    But if she could choose a husband with the decathlon ability according to this method that Bai Yinan suggested, then her life in the future would be a lot easier.


    "Zheng understands. Father dotes on Zheng the most." Bai Zheng frowned, her eyes seemed to be filled with starlight.


    The next day. Before the sky brightened, Bai Zheng was already pulled out of bed by the Madame Lin. Although she had slept early and woken up early in her time in the different world, she felt helpless as she looked outside at the dark night.


    "Mother, today is only an election, not a wedding. You don''t have to put so much effort into dressing up, do you?" Bai Zheng looked at herself in the mirror, who was dressed in luxurious clothing and was covered in gorgeous light from head to toe, and felt that she was just like a rooster in a duel.


    Madame Lin also looked at her daughter with some difficulty. Ever since she had married Bai Yinan, this was the first time she had encountered such a big matter. She could only heap the best things on him.


    However, these treasures, which could be used as a finishing touch, were all piled up in one place. The more he looked at them, the more he disliked them.


    Madame Lin circled around Bai Zheng again and again. In the end, she gave up on her plan to reform Bai Zheng and said awkwardly: "Daughter is too old, I''ll just dress myself."


    Bai Zheng heaved a sigh of relief and immediately took off the hairpin on her head, and with Zhuling''s help, she changed into a new set of makeup.


    The Mansion of Gaochang Marquis was located to the south of the Yongding City and was built together with Princess Pingyang''s residence. Bai Zheng rode on the carriage and entered, opening the curtains of the carriage, seeing all the pavilions and pavilions along the way, the forest was verdant and lush, with overgrown red plums, her breathing was filled with a fragrant aroma, fresh and pleasant.


    The carriage finally came to a halt in front of the majestic marquis'' manor gates under the expectant gazes of the crowd.


    Bai Yinan took the lead and stepped down the carriage, causing everyone''s gaze to reveal a look of respect, followed by an enthusiastic look at the carriage.


    A cute girl dressed as a little girl walked to the front of the carriage and lifted the curtain. From inside, a quiet girl with a pretty face came out.


    ~ Is this the legendary Third Miss of Bai Family?


    Bai Zheng''s black hair was tied up in a simple bun, there were no gold-ornamented gems on her hair, only a few bright pearls. The light green clothes that seemed to be plain and unadorned, had faint engravings of plum petals under the sunlight.


    Although the young girl in front of him had a clean and fresh face, her appearance couldn''t compare to the Second Miss, who was famous for her beauty. However, she had delicate features and clear eyes.


    Facing the passionate gazes of the crowd, Bai Zheng did not feel the slightest bit awkward. Her gaze slowly swept across the crowd, and then she lowered her head and laughed, which made a few of the thin-skinned young masters feel their earlobes burning up.


    A man who looked like a butler came forward and said, "Miss Bai, Master Hou and Eldest Princess have been waiting for you for a long time."


    Bai Zheng nodded and used her gaze to signal Bai Yinan. Then, she followed the butler and entered the house of the Marquis.


    followed the butler and walked over, attracting the attention of many people along the way.


    Being watched by so many people, how could she escape and find Bone-penetrating Herb? Bai Zheng frowned slightly, she did not know whether Mo Lee had stolen the Bone-penetrating Herb s from the night before when she was probing the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis.


    The corner of Bai Zheng''s eyes glanced around, but she could not find any traces of Feng Linyuan and his.


    They had parted too quickly last night, and there was no way to keep in touch with each other. Right now, Bai Zheng knew nothing of the other party''s situation and could not help but be worried.


    "He''s coming!" Just as the butler stepped into the hall, Bai Zheng heard a crisp female voice.


    Bai Zheng looked up, only to see that there were already many people seated in the hall, and sitting in the middle of the chair, was a richly dressed couple. The man on the left had a head full of white hair, and his eyes were brimming with vigor. Even though the woman on the right was over forty years old, she still maintained her cool appearance. Her pair of beautiful eyebrows were slightly raised, making her seem noble and unapproachable.


    Beside the woman stood a yellow-clothed young girl who looked extremely similar to her. She was pointing at her and smiling.


    Bai Zheng stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings Master Hou, greetings Eldest Princess."


    "Get up." Eldest Princess Pingyang smiled and waved to her: "Come here."


    "Yes." Bai Zheng said as she walked over to Eldest Princess Pingyang''s side with slow steps. She politely bowed her head, revealing a respectful and gentle look.


    "Third Miss of Bai Family is a beautiful lady." The Eldest Princess Pingyang praised.


    Gaochang Marquis by the side also laughed and stroked his beard: "That''s right, look at her good nature, if we, Yan were to learn it, it would save us a lot of trouble."


    "Father!" Upon hearing this, the girl pouted her lips in dissatisfaction, "What are you saying!"


    "Look, you are about to be married off, and yet you are still so arrogant. Be careful that the Your Highness is not willing to marry you ¡ª" The Gaochang Marquis laughed helplessly.


    Zheng Yan was so angry that she ran in front of him. She raised her fist and smashed it onto Gaochang Marquis without saying a word: "You''re lying! You''re still talking nonsense! "


    Bai Zheng rolled her eyes as she awkwardly stood at the side. This Miss Zheng was really as the rumors said, she was capricious and arrogant, making others unable to afford to offend her. Looks like Feng Jingyang''s marriage was a bit difficult.


    "The Miss Zheng has an unparalleled beauty, a delicate and charming appearance, and a unique flavor." Bai Di, who was seated below, suddenly spoke: "Otherwise, how could I have let my cousin be eaten alive by the Miss Zheng!"


    The crowd was still at a loss as to how to persuade her, but when they heard her words, they all burst out into laughter.


    Zheng Yan stopped, her face immediately flushed red, and muttered: "What do you mean tenaciously, your cousin did not see me in his eyes ¡­"

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    "Two days ago, my cousin even secretly begged me to help him pick out the new jewellery from the Treasure-collecting Tower. That Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin really made Di green with envy!"


    "Really?" Zheng Yan raised her head, her eyes shining.


    Bai Zheng unwittingly swept his eyes over Bai Di. The moment their eyes met, Bai Di smiled gently, as if she was her younger sister''s guardian.


    A strange feeling rose in Bai Zheng''s heart. [Why would this cousin of mine, who always wanted to rip me apart when we meet, suddenly help me out of the blue today?]


    Su Muxiao who was seated at the side also laughed: "Miss Zheng, don''t worry, no matter how many girls there are outside, Your Highness''s heart is only with you! Please wait, Your Highness will bring the Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin to you. "


    The crowd burst into laughter once more.


    Bai Zheng''s eyelids twitched subconsciously. For some reason, she kept having the feeling that Su Muxiao''s words had a deeper meaning.


    "I heard your laughter from far away. What''s so funny about saying that behind my back?" Feng Jingyang who was dressed in silk clothes and had a handsome face walked in, his clear voice was filled with a smile, his long phoenix eyes swept across the hall once he walked in, and when he walked past Zheng Yan, Zheng Yan''s face became even redder.


    "We are talking about Fourth Brother''s handsomeness and elegance, a match made in heaven and earth with Miss Zheng." Feng Jingxuan who had been silent the entire time laughed and said.


    The moment he heard the words "made of heaven and earth", Feng Jingyang''s eyes suddenly dimmed, and immediately recovered his smile: "Third Elder Brother is right."


    The ray of darkness flashed too quickly, almost no one noticed, but Zheng Yan, who was still fixated on Feng Jingyang''s body, caught it.


    Zheng Yan was just about to get angry, but suddenly remembered what Bai Di had said just now.


    At this time, Feng Jingyang''s gaze had already stopped on Bai Zheng''s body.


    "Third Miss." As Bai Di''s cousin, she had seen Bai Zheng a few times before, so Feng Jingyang was not unfamiliar with her. However, because of their relationship with Bai Di, Feng Jingyang had habitually erased his surname, and directly called her "Third Miss", revealing a sense of familiarity and familiarity.


    Bai Zheng returned the greeting, "Your Highness." Before she could bend down, Feng Jingyang supported her with his hands: "No need for formalities."


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes, looking at Feng Jingyang who was looking at him with a warm smile, she stood up and took a step back.


    Feng Jingyang immediately retracted his hand, and with a slight embarrassment on his face, he finally realized that he should not have casually touched the woman''s body in front of everyone.


    But just now, his movements when he went to help Bai Zheng were too fluid, as if he had done it many times out of habit.


    The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became strange.


    The faces of the Gaochang Marquis and the Eldest Princess Pingyang were a little ugly. Zheng Yan pursed her lips and stared coldly at Bai Zheng.


    Feng Jingxuan looked at everything with a cold gaze, and suddenly laughed, as he said coldly: "It''s fortunate that Fourth Brother is already married, otherwise, if Fourth Brother wanted to ask to marry Miss Bai, in terms of relationships between many years, I''m afraid that no other family''s young master can compare to you."


    "I wonder if this marquis can compete?" Following the end of this gentle voice, a man wearing a mask walked into the hall. He wore a tall jade crown and a plain white robe embroidered with silver patterns. His eyes exuded a bright and quiet moonlight. His eyes were indifferent, and exuded a delicate, water-like elegance.


    Gaochang Marquis and Eldest Princess Pingyang were shocked, they immediately stood up from their chairs and said to the man: "I did not know that Marquis Dingyuan would be visiting, I welcome you from afar."


    Although Feng Jingyang was the Fourth Prince, and should be bowing to him when he entered, because the Marquis'' achievements in battle were impressive and he was Eldest Princess''s husband, so he could be considered as his uncle. And now, he had become his future father-in-law, so it would be fine if he didn''t bow.


    However, Feng Linyuan was a marquis like his Gaochang Marquis, and based on seniority, he was also the same generation as His Majesty Feng Linche.


    Seeing him enter, Feng Jingxuan was startled, and then asked: "Why is Marquis Dingyuan here? Could it be ¡­ is he here to propose a marriage to the Miss Bai? "


    Feng Linyuan slightly nodded his head in return, and then looked at Bai Zheng who was standing in the seat of honor, and then turned his gaze towards Feng Jingxuan and responded: "A beautiful lady from Third Miss of Bai Family, naturally a noble is easy to catch."


    Fair and elegant, a noble is easy to catch? This Marquis Dingyuan was a liar without a rough draft. Bai Zheng looked bashful as she lowered her head, but she was secretly cursing in her heart.


    Feng Jingxuan lowered his eyes, and a cold light flashed past his eyes.


    Why would this Feng Linyuan suddenly come out and join in?


    Originally, compared to the other young masters, the young master of the Censor''s, Liu Zhixuan, had a good chance of winning. Other than the mysterious fifth brother Feng Jingyi who was added later on, who did not come after being mentioned by him, who among the rest could be better than the person whom he had chosen?


    Previously, when Bai Zheng found out about the matter between him and Bai Di, she had set her heart on killing her.


    A few days ago, he naturally knew about the wager between Bai Zheng and the Prime Minister Chu. The two hundred thousand that Feng Jingye had raised must be related to this shy girl in front of him.


    It was a pity to kill such a person. It would be better to summon him for his own use. As such, ever since Feng Linche said that he would help Bai Zheng get married again, he had steeled his heart to snatch the marriage away.


    Be it Feng Jingye or Feng Linyuan, no one could fight with him for it!


    Thinking till this point, Feng Jingxuan could not help but sneer, flames dancing in his eyes, "I''m afraid even if Marquis Dingyuan wanted to marry her, Bai Mansion would not agree!"


    Everyone knew that ever since the battle six years ago, Feng Linyuan''s complexion had been ruined, and he was suffering from a serious illness that left him with no more than twenty-five years of life. Even after inheriting the throne, no one was willing to let their beloved daughter marry a widow. Otherwise, with Feng Linyuan''s past heavenly appearance, how could she still be unmarried at the age of 21?


    Gaochang Marquis and Eldest Princess Pingyang looked at each other, a trace of awkwardness flashed across their faces at the same time. The banquet today was originally under Feng Linche''s request, to help him choose a marriage. They had sent a message to almost all of the fourth stage and above of the Yongding City, to all of the young masters who were similar in age and had not been married off, but Feng Linyuan was the only one that was left out.


    Indeed, speaking of it, Feng Linyuan also perfectly fulfilled the two conditions of "similar age" and "never married". However, in the past six years, he had never appeared before anyone, and he did not even attend banquets. Naturally, they were also habitually ignored by the Gaochang Marquis couple.


    Furthermore, with Feng Linyuan''s condition, even if she were to come, Bai Zheng would not choose him, right?


    Feng Linyuan laughed lightly, he then sat down on a chair by the side naturally and casually, completely ignoring Feng Jingxuan''s taunts: "Whether you agree or not, you still need Miss Bai to nod, right? I believe that Miss Bai has a unique eye, and will give this duke the chance. "


    A person who had been hidden for nearly six years, had actually entered the crowd''s field of vision for Bai Zheng today. Moreover, even though she knew that the chances were slim, she still strove with all her might.


    "Marquis Dingyuan sure has a deep affection for the Miss Bai." Eldest Princess Pingyang could not help but sigh.

 C44

    Feng Linyuan smiled as if he was admitting it.


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows secretly in a corner that no one could see. Stealing medicine and stealing such a drama, it would be difficult for Feng Linyuan.


    Just that, why does this Feng Linyuan look like he wasn''t in a difficult situation?


    "Has Marquis Dingyuan ever seen Miss Bai before? I wonder what kind of Miss Bai Marquis Dingyuan has her eyes on? " Feng Jingyang suddenly asked.


    With that asked, everyone looked at Feng Linyuan at the same time. To be able to move someone''s heart after hiding for six years, this must be a very deep feeling, right?


    Bai Zheng held back her laughter. Since this Feng Linyuan had admitted that he had a deep affection for him, then wouldn''t he be forced to show his feelings in front of everyone now?


    No matter how he thought about it, it was still quite fun.


    Bai Zheng carried the mindset of watching a good show, and turned her gaze over as well.


    Feng Linyuan lifted his eyes, the corner of his lips slightly raised, and said with a light tone: "I had the good fortune to meet a reclusive expert when I was out once, that expert was proficient in appearance, and was good at reading the fate of heaven. When I saw him, I calculated that this marquis had encountered a great calamity when he was fifteen years old, and even predicted that this marquis'' lifespan would not be long before he passed away."


    Everyone looked at Feng Linyuan, confused. They didn''t understand why he had said all these.


    The smile on Feng Linyuan''s lips grew: That expert said, this duke''s calamity is not unsolvable, I only need ¡­


    He looked at Bai Zheng and said, "As long as we can find that girl who was born on the tenth day of the tenth lunar month, with her by our side, we will be able to resolve this duke''s calamity. Not only can it extend this duke''s lifespan, it can also turn the tides of the present, and may even restore the great fortune that we once had."


    The veins on Bai Zheng''s forehead fiercely jumped, and no matter how calm she was, he could not resist the urge to twitch at the corner of her mouth. She already had a premonition of what Feng Linyuan was going to say next.


    Sure enough, Feng Linyuan said: "I ordered many people to scout, to find this woman who was born on the tenth day of the tenth month of the tenth month of the year, only to find that it was a boundless sea of people. Even after painstakingly searching for more than half a year, they still failed to find anything."


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng with a gaze that was no longer as elegant as usual. The glow in her eyes flickered between dark and bright, and was full of ridicule.


    "I never thought that the Miss Bai was the woman that I was bitterly looking for!"


    The hall fell into a deathly silence. Everyone had different expressions, Gaochang Marquis and Eldest Princess Pingyang looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.


    "Puchi!" Zheng Yan couldn''t help but be the first to laugh, "And here I was thinking that Marquis Dingyuan is truly someone who has deep feelings for you.


    "Crack ¡­" Bai Zheng grinded her teeth.


    "All the people who came today, were they not for their love for the beauty of Third Miss of Bai Family or its character, Marquis Yuan ¡­ Instead, it is an entirely different approach that has greatly expanded our horizons. "


    The corner of his eye inadvertently glanced at Bai Zheng. Seeing Bai Zheng''s unfriendly face, she was even more pleased that she had added fuel to the fire.


    "It''s hard on the marquis, and he can even recite the words'' birthdate ''." Bai Zheng said with a cold face, indicating that she understood her meaning.


    Feng Linyuan laughed gently, as if he did not feel Bai Zheng''s anger at all, and replied seriously: "These eight words are too important to me, let alone memorizing them, I am afraid that I will never dare to forget them."


    The Eldest Princess Pingyang nodded and said, "If that is the case, then if Dingyuan is able to marry the Miss Bai, then it would not only be able to bring great calamity to the marquis, but also allow the Miss Bai to have a perfect marriage.


    Indeed, if not for the calamity that Feng Linyuan had met with, he should have been the husband that all the girls in Yongding City yearned for the most.


    Bai Di clenched her fists tightly, her long nails digging into the flesh of her palms.


    This despicable and threatening man, how could he have such a good life!


    She quickly glanced at Feng Jingyang and Feng Jingyang understood. He got up and said, "Is Master Hou only interested in Third Miss? Master Hou does not understand the personality of Third Miss, and even more so, does not know his uniqueness. I''m afraid that Third Miss would rather find someone who has the same thoughts as you, why would you run over to resolve it? "


    Hearing Feng Jingyang''s words to protect her, Bai Zheng could not help but knit her eyebrows. What exactly is going on with Feng Jingyang? Normally, she would look up with her nose to the sky, but today, she unexpectedly spoke up for her again and again. No matter how you looked at it, it sounded like ¡­


    It was as if he had taken a fancy to her!


    Bai Zheng subconsciously looked at Zheng Yan. As expected, her smile just now was frozen on her face, and her eyes burned with a raging anger, as if she was about to burn Bai Zheng''s body in the next second.


    "Even though I wasn''t too familiar with the Miss Bai before, if the Miss Bai was willing to give me this chance, I would be willing to spend my entire life to slowly understand and appreciate the uniqueness of the Miss Bai."


    The corner of Feng Linyuan''s mouth held a faint smile as a gentle light flashed across his eyes. His cold face that was half exposed, revealed a layer of indescribable gentleness.


    Bai Zheng was stunned.


    All the Feng Linyuan she had heard about before was magnificent, and all the Feng Linyuan she had seen was gentle and elegant, but she had never seen him reveal such a tender and emotional expression.


    Bai Zheng''s earlobes started to become slightly hot.


    "If you are unable to make the connection between our hearts, not to mention a lifetime''s worth of time, I might not even be able to appreciate the uniqueness of the Miss Bai!" Feng Jingyang said in disdain.


    Zheng Yan gritted her teeth as she clenched her fists. Finally, she could not resist and went forward to grab Feng Jingyang by his chest by his collar and yelled out in a sharp voice.


    "Feng Jingyang! You do know how to care for the fairer sex, and you know the uniqueness of the Third Miss of Bai Family the best. Who do you think she and that person have anything to do with each other, and why don''t you worry about it after eating the salted radish! "


    Zheng Yan had already endured this for too long. She knew that there were a lot of people today, so even if she was more willful, she would understand that she shouldn''t choose this time to lose her temper. However, the Feng Jingyang today had challenged her bottom line again and again.


    As she spoke, she ruthlessly pushed Feng Jingyang away and turned to look at Bai Zheng with a gaze of contempt and disgust.


    "Third Miss of Bai Family is truly admirable, her looks can''t even compare to Second Miss, how can there be so many men who are blind and fall to their knees under your skirt? It''s unknown what shady method you used, but I''m afraid even the flower maiden of the Smoky Willow Lane can''t win against you! "


    "Yan!" These words of Zheng Yan''s could be said to be extremely hard to hear. Not only did Bai Zheng play some sort of trick that even the floral girls did not fancy, she even dragged down all of the young masters who came to ask to marry Bai Zheng.


    He dared to say they were blind!


    Not to mention those young masters who were not from normal families, just the people sitting in the hall, whether they were Feng Jingxuan, Feng Linyuan, or the Crown Prince Feng Jingye, which one of them were easy to mess with?!


    No matter how high one''s profound strength was, they could not withstand Zheng Yan''s actions of offending people.


    However, Zheng Yan had already completely ignored him. The more she spoke, the angrier she became. She rolled up her sleeves and was about to go up and pinch Bai Zheng''s face.

 C45

    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes and was about to retreat, but suddenly her body felt lighter, and after feeling a bit of dizziness, she realised that she had left her original standing position.


    Feng Linyuan let go of the hand that was holding Bai Zheng''s arm, swung his sleeves, and stood in front of Bai Zheng with her hands behind her back, separating the two Zheng Yan who still wanted to come over and grab her. Although his expression was still calm, his tone contained a hint of anger: "Miss Zheng, self-respect."


    Gaochang Marquis finally reacted, he rushed forward and grabbed Zheng Yan who was baring her fangs and brandishing her claws: "Yan, don''t be rude!"


    "After hearing that Fourth Brother has set the engagement with the Miss Zheng, I have always been depressed, and am still thinking that having a virtuous wife to manage my worthless Fourth Brother is also a good thing, but today, I have finally witnessed the techniques of a master in the Miss Zheng, and I have truly gained a new level of respect for him!"


    When Feng Jingye stepped into the room, it was obvious that he had witnessed the entire process just now.


    "Second Elder Brother, you don''t understand. Men like us, who are blind, naturally rely on the Miss Zheng to give us pointers." Feng Jingyi laughed coldly as he walked into the hall.


    Everyone in the room looked coldly at Zheng Yan who was being held tightly by the Gaochang Marquis, while her mouth was still filled with curses.


    "You shameless bastard!" Any unconventional man would hook up with her! You really are a man of your word! "Sly fox, how shameless. If you don''t have a man for a day, your whole body will feel uncomfortable ¡­"


    could not help but frown as obscenities continuously spouted out of his mouth.


    "Enough!" Eldest Princess Pingyang''s face turned pale as he stood up. As expected of someone who grew up deep in the palace, she almost immediately made his decision, walked up to Zheng Yan quickly, and gave him a fierce slap.


    "Pah!"


    Zheng Yan instantly quietened down and stared at her mother with wide eyes.


    "Damned girl, hurry up and shut up. Apologize to Third Miss of Bai Family!"


    Unknowingly, Bai Zheng subconsciously turned his head to look at Bai Di and Su Muxiao. Bai Di''s head was lowered, and the expression on her face couldn''t be seen. However, an excited light flashed past Su Muxiao''s eyes.


    Bai Zheng frowned. If''s unusual behavior before was to arouse Zheng Yan''s disgust towards her, then now that Zheng Yan had received punishment from the Eldest Princess Pingyang, how could she possibly be happy about it?


    No, something must be wrong.


    "Mother! You actually dared to hit me for the sake of such a despicable and forceful beating! " Zheng Yan''s tears immediately gushed out, and shouted out.


    Feng Jingxuan''s face was already incomparably cold. Suppressing the impatience in his eyes, he spoke word by word: "Miss Zheng, very good. Mansion of Gaochang Marquis is truly a good home tutor! "


    Eldest Princess Pingyang shivered, then shouted: "Still spouting nonsense here! Kneel down! "


    Zheng Yan had never suffered like this before. She stared at her mother in disbelief.


    "Please calm your anger Eldest Princess, Miss Zheng only messed up when her feelings were deep for her cousin. Zheng has always been magnanimous, she will not take this matter to heart."


    In the silence of the courtyard, Bai Di spoke unhurriedly.


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows. This Bai Di, was not so good a person.


    However, even though Zheng Yan scolded her a few times, she did not actually injure herself in the end. Instead, the other party''s face was slapped so hard by Eldest Princess Pingyang that a clear fingerprint surfaced on it.


    Especially since what happened today was extremely obvious, Bai Di and Feng Jingyang were the culprits, and this Zheng Yan had only been tricked.


    Thinking about that, Bai Zheng nodded her head and replied: "Eldest Princess, Zheng is fine."


    "There''s no need for you to pretend!" Zheng Yan shouted angrily.


    Feng Jingye''s voice was ice-cold, "If it were not for Marquis Dingyuan''s protection, Miss Bai would probably have lost her face, so how can we choose to get married? With such a wife, and how can my family be at peace in the future, this crown prince should still report today''s matter to the Royal Father, and ask him to reconsider fourth brother''s marriage! "


    "Second Elder Brother is right, we are not good enough for him." Feng Jingyi said leisurely.


    Hearing that there was a change in the marriage with Feng Jingyang, Zheng Yan''s face immediately turned pale white.


    Gaochang Marquis''s and Eldest Princess Pingyang''s expression changed greatly as he let go of Zheng Yan and scolded him furiously: "Hurry up and beg Third Miss of Bai Family for forgiveness. Let her forgive you so that your highnesses will calm their anger."


    Zheng Yan turned his head stiffly, only to see Feng Jingyang turn his head to look at him, unable to see the expression on his face. Tears welled up in her eyes again, and her face was full of humiliation, anger, and uneasiness.


    Feng Jingye did not speak, but he did not refute either, as though he was confirming what the Gaochang Marquis said.


    Zheng Yan clenched her teeth, she looked around at the people who were staring at her coldly, and slowly walked to Bai Zheng, step by step. The muscles on her face were all trembling, but she could not even open her mouth.


    Bai Zheng also did not say a word, and silently looked at Zheng Yan who was in front of him.


    Although this girl was willful and unreasonable, she was actually infatuated with Feng Jingyang. Yet today, she was being used by Feng Jingyang in such a way ¡­


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes. She wanted to see what kind of medicine Bai Di and Feng Jingyang were trying to pull Zheng Yan into the water today!


    Feng Linyuan''s eyes were calm, and did not contain any emotion as he looked at Zheng Yan, standing to the side with his straight body, as though he was still protecting Bai Zheng, in case Zheng Yan suddenly took action.


    Zheng Yan only felt that it was a great humiliation. She once again turned around and looked at her parents for help. Usually, no matter how arrogant or willful she was, she would protect her parents.


    Zheng Yan turned around, gritting her teeth. Finally, she walked forward, bent her knees, and said softly, "Third Miss, please forgive me."


    A pair of slender hands extended out, stopping Zheng Yan''s movements.


    Bai Zheng''s delicate and pretty face did not contain the slightest bit of emotion as she replied, "Miss Zheng, no need to be so courteous, I''m fine."


    Zheng Yan pursed her lips and stood up.


    "Miss Zheng and Your Highness were created by the heavens, and no one can separate from them." Bai Zheng slowly said.


    Zheng Yan suddenly raised her head.


    "Bai Zheng sincerely wishes the two of you an early marriage.


    "Yan, quickly thank Third Miss for your magnanimity." The Eldest Princess Pingyang replied hurriedly.


    The meaning in Bai Zheng''s words was very obvious, she would not ruin the marriage between Zheng Yan and Feng Jingyang just because of what had happened today.


    Zheng Yan''s expression was complex. She lowered her head and said softly: "Thank you, Third Miss."


    "Prince." Seeing that Zheng Yan had finally stopped, the Gaochang Marquis and the Gaochang Marquis looked at each other, then cupped their hands at Feng Jingye: "My goddaughter was not kind, today I have offended all of you, Your Highness and the Third Miss, so I apologize on Yan''s behalf."


    "Forget it." Gaochang Marquis did not have the heart to teach Miss Zheng today because of his marriage. This matter cannot be blamed on Gaochang Marquis. " Feng Jingye said indifferently.


    The Eldest Princess Pingyang immediately said: "Now that all the Princes are here, let us begin the marriage banquet without delay?"


    Seeing Feng Jingye nod his head, Feng Linyuan''s expression was calm, Feng Jingxuan and Feng Jingyi both did not say anything, while Eldest Princess Pingyang smiled, and extended a hand out: "All of you, please."

 C46

    The banquet this time was set up on a piece of grass within the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis Garden. There were neat tables in the surroundings and all sorts of delicacies and rare fresh fruits were placed on the tables.


    In the middle of the garden was a large carpet embroidered with peonies and auspicious clouds.


    Gaochang Marquis and Eldest Princess Pingyang brought Feng Linyuan, Feng Jingye and the remaining princes to the north wing seats, and also sent people to lead Bai Zheng and her wife to the right of the main seat. Zheng Yan brought Bai Di and Su Muxiao to the left of the main seat, while the remaining three seats were filled with young masters who had come to propose.


    "Zheng, why did you take so long to come out just now?" The Madame Lin asked as soon as they sat down.


    Because they were not summoned by the Gaochang Marquis and the Gaochang Marquis, Bai Yinan and the Madame Lin were led to the side hall by the butler and waited until now.


    Bai Zheng did not want them to worry, she only laughed: "Prince came a bit late, we naturally dragged it out a bit, after all, this feast, will only start after Prince arrives."


    The Madame Lin nodded his head: "So that''s how it is. I thought you said something wrong and offended a noble."


    Bai Yinan laughed: "You don''t know, but your mother is dying of anxiety. She was afraid that you would run into some noble person, and almost force me to go challenge the great hall."


    Bai Zheng''s heart warmed, her head leaning on Madame Lin''s shoulder as she said: "Mother, right now, my daughter is the most popular person in the eyes of the noble people, those noble people are trying to curry favor with my daughter, they will not easily make a fuss about it, Mother, do not worry."


    "You!" Madame Lin poked Bai Zheng''s forehead with her index finger and laughed helplessly.


    Bai Zheng cuddled her head against Madame Lin''s body, smiling daintily. However, her gaze swept across the fiery eyed Young Masters, and sure enough, she found a handsome and eye-catching Soong Yiqing at the southern wing of the guest seating right in front of her.


    Soong Yiqing had obviously noticed her gaze, at the same time, he revealed a bright smile on his white teeth, the fan in his hand danced gently, it looked extremely elegant and elegant.


    Bai Zheng frowned, this guy was dressed in such ostentatious attire, did she forget her purpose for coming today?


    Since Feng Linyuan and Soong Yiqing were still coming here today, it clearly meant that Mo Lee gained nothing last night.


    Today, he had intentionally worn an inconspicuous light green dress to steal medicine. Even if Feng Linyuan had definitely sent out a few Dark Guard s to sneak into every corner of the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis to search, an extra person still had a lot of hope. Before they find the Bone-penetrating Herb, they had to put in a lot of effort.


    Bai Zheng turned her head and glanced at Feng Linyuan who was seated in the main seat. Feng Linyuan was leisurely sipping his tea, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him. That calm and composed look of his caused Bai Zheng to suddenly have the illusion that she was meddling in other people''s business.


    Feng Jingxuan raised his wine cup and said to Feng Jingyi: "Fifth brother, come."


    Feng Jingyi immediately raised his wine cup: "Third Elder Brother."


    The moment the cups clashed, Feng Jingxuan''s voice was heard. "Didn''t Fifth Brother say that he couldn''t come over?"


    Feng Jingyi''s face stiffened. Just as he was about to answer, he heard Feng Jingye say from the other side: "I heard that Fifth Brother also wanted to marry Miss Bai, so I called him over. Fourth Brother has finally settled down, Fifth Brother can''t stay empty forever."


    Feng Jingxuan''s face changed, the meaning of those words, did it mean that Feng Jingyi had joined the side of Crown Prince Feng Jingye?


    One Mansion of State Duke Chen was not enough for Chen Yanzhi, and even the crown prince himself did not have enough Young Masters, yet he still had to add Feng Jingyi?


    Feng Jingyi lowered his head. If possible, he didn''t want to join them in the battle to snatch the direct line of descent, but he was still unable to do the same.


    "Young masters." Seeing that the atmosphere had changed between the few princes, the Gaochang Marquis said in a clear voice: "Young Masters, it has been hard on you all.


    The entire arena instantly quietened down as everyone looked at Gaochang Marquis.


    This year''s grand gathering is filled with many heroes and experts. All of the gongzi are young heroes, and many of them are dragons and phoenixes, making it difficult for Assistant Minister Bai, Madam Bai and the rest of the Third Miss of Bai Family to make a decision. "


    Everyone''s eyes landed on Bai Yinan, Madame Lin and Bai Zheng. That blazing expression, even Bai Zheng, who was an outstanding graduate who had lectured in front of thousands of people, could not stand it anymore. Madame Lin shrunk her neck and buried her head deep into the ground.


    "This marquis knows how much love and adoration young masters have for the Third Miss of Bai Family, and is deeply moved by this. It''s just that a good girl does not marry a second husband. If Young Masters want to win the heart of Third Miss of Bai Family today, you all need to compete. "


    When everyone heard this, they all rubbed their fists and rubbed their palms together.


    "I wonder how Master Hou plans on competing?" A young man dressed in grey asked.


    Gaochang Marquis stroked his beard and smiled lightly. With a "pa pa pa" sound, he clapped his hands and saw the maids walking over from all four sides, placing a white Silk Cloth and brush in front of each of the young masters.


    "Assistant Minister Bai hopes that Third Miss of Bai Family can marry a young master who is proficient in both arts and arts. So today, we need to compete in the Zither, Chess, Poem, Painting, Riding, Shooting, and Sword Seven techniques. "


    Feng Jingyi was speechless, "This competition is even more thorough than the civil and military top scholar."


    Feng Jingye laughed disapprovingly: "Fifth brother, do not worry, among all the people here, who can compare to Fifth brother?"


    Feng Jingxuan put down his cup and laughed coldly: "I''m afraid Second Elder Brother has forgotten that back then, the literary style was not inferior to the saints of the dynasty.


    Feng Jingye''s pupils contracted for a moment before he laughed: "This prince will naturally not forget the name that Dingyuan Marquis had given to the world. Just that, I think today''s trip to Third Younger Brother was wasted. "


    Feng Jingxuan scoffed coldly, and no longer spoke.


    As the center of the conversation, Feng Linyuan acted as if he did not hear anything as he leisurely sipped on his tea.


    Feng Jingyi carefully turned his head to look at Feng Linyuan, but it was as if he was afraid that would notice him, and immediately withdrew his gaze.


    The Gaochang Marquis''s voice still continued, "Everyone has already placed a brush and ink in front of you and the painting should be compared. Young Masters only need to draw up one painting and compose a poem beside it within the time it takes an incense stick to burn. "


    A dark wooden table had been set up on the carpet in the middle of the garden. An unlit incense stick was stuck into the incense burner on the table. A servant was standing guard by the side with a spark in his hand.


    "Is everyone ready? Let''s begin!" With that said, Gaochang Marquis used his eyes to signal the servant to light up the incense in the incense burner.


    Suddenly, the entire garden became silent. In the huge garden, the only sounds that could be heard were the sounds of Silk Cloth flipping and the rubbing of pens.


    Feng Jingyi also lowered his head, the tip of his brush was covered with ink, he started to draw on the Silk Cloth.

 C47

    In this era, Bai Zheng''s paper had not even been passed down to the world. If people wanted to use a brush to write a picture, they would have to use bamboo sheets or Silk Cloth s, which was why in this era, ordinary people did not know much about reading and writing.


    Bai Yinan stretched out his neck and looked around bit by bit. His posture was enough to make Bai Zheng believe that if not for the etiquette restrictions, Bai Yinan would have jumped up and walked to their side to stare at them.


    Bai Zheng laughed helplessly. Suddenly, she felt someone''s gaze fall on her. She turned her head sharply and saw Feng Linyuan''s gentle eyes.


    Feng Linyuan was still holding onto his teacup, not a brush. The moment she turned around, he smiled at her.


    Bai Zheng looked at the two-thirds of the incense on the table, puzzled and stared at Feng Linyuan who was staring at him the whole time.


    Didn''t this guy claim that he understood his fate and wouldn''t marry him? The play had only just started and he was already staring at her without even drawing a line? Are you planning to get out for free?


    The incense stick became shorter and shorter, until a few of the faster young masters stopped writing. Soong Yiqing also waved his fan, returning to his relaxed appearance.


    But Feng Linyuan had not even started writing.


    "Is Marquis Dingyuan already planning to give up on the first round?" After reading Feng Jingyi''s work, Feng Jingye, who was obviously very satisfied, turned his head and saw that there was nothing in front of Feng Linyuan, and could not help but to ask.


    "If the Marquis still doesn''t use his brush, he''ll have to find a new girl that can solve your fate." Feng Jingxuan said coldly.


    Looking at the incense that was almost burnt out, Feng Jingyi became anxious and reminded his in a low voice, "Master Hou, it''s almost time."


    Feng Linyuan faintly smiled and looked at Bai Zheng without saying a word.


    The sun slowly rose, and suddenly leaped over the edge of the eaves behind Bai Zheng, causing Bai Zheng to be bathed in bright yet gentle light. Bai Zheng turned her head, and the pearl on her bun shone brightly under the sunlight.


    Feng Linyuan''s eyes lit up. He finally picked up the brush and lowered his head to draw.


    Bai Zheng looked over, she did not seem like the young master who had bent his back so low that his head almost touched the Silk Cloth, but the way Feng Linyuan was holding the brush and writing quickly, was still very elegant.


    Bai Zheng was suddenly filled with anticipation and nervousness. She wondered what kind of work this renowned marquis, whose talent had shocked the world, would hand over.


    In the early spring the chirping of sparrows began, loud in the silent garden. No one could hear Bai Zheng''s heartbeat.


    "Pa Ji", the last bit of the scented dust fell. Almost at the same time, Feng Linyuan put down the brush, looked at the Silk Cloth, and smirked.


    "The time for the incense stick to burn has arrived. Young masters, please stop writing." Gaochang Marquis''s voice sounded out right after. A few young masters who were still working hard to write sighed deeply as they put down their pens reluctantly.


    Soon enough, six maids came forward and lined up in a row. Starting from the east side, they picked up the Silk Cloth s in front of the six young masters and walked to the main seats in succession, for Gaochang Marquis, Feng Jingye and the others to comment and appraise.


    Bai Zheng who was sitting at the side could also clearly see that these young masters were indeed from the main clan. Although there were a few good-for-nothings who were not good at poetry, their overall standards were not bad.


    Amongst them, Mansion of State Duke Chen Chen Yanzhi''s Snow Reflection Plum Blossom Painting, Censor''s Liu Zhixuan''s Summer Night Painting, Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin Qin Si''s lifelike Ferghana Horse, and the Fourth Young Master of the Duke of Jiang Prefecture''s Clear Spring Mountain Painting were the most prominent.


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, these people were all people who had been "recommended" before, and their performance was indeed outstanding as expected.


    However, among the people who performed exceptionally well, there was also an unexpected person ¡ª ¡ª Soong Yiqing. His picture of "Shuang Hua", not to mention the painting, was accompanied by a poem: "Cui Wei Road is narrow, who is responsible for the crown. Frost is full, and autumn is hard to do. " Then, Bai Zheng had a whole new level of respect for him.


    Who would have thought that this Soong Yiqing who always acted so amicable, would actually have such a move!


    As if he saw the astonishment in Bai Zheng''s eyes, Soong Yiqing leaned lazily on the chair and smiled flirtatiously at her.


    Bai Zheng could not help but support her forehead, and turned her head to no longer look at him.


    After a circle, almost all of the poems and paintings had been appraised, other than Feng Jingyi and Feng Linyuan who were seated at the main seat.


    According to order, a maid walked in front of Feng Jingyi. After giving a light bow, he picked up the Silk Cloth in front of him and displayed it to the rest of the hosts.


    "Good painting, good poem, as expected of the Fifth Prince!" Gaochang Marquis could not help but sigh.


    Bai Zheng looked carefully, and saw that on the left side of the small white Silk Cloth, there was a waterfall that was diagonally falling, the trees on both sides were overgrown, the ink-black branches were even more desolate and desolate, and a deep red sunset was embedded in the sky to the right of the canvas.


    A deer was standing on the cliff, looking out into the distance from the source of the waterfall.


    A few smudges of ink at the bottom of the waterfall made one think of an endless ocean. The billowing waves of the waterfall close to the cliff below were gone in the distance, leaving only the reflection of the sun and an unknown distance.


    Even though it was such a small painting, after seeing it, one would feel a surge of emotion. It was as though his heart was with the world and his heart was filled with emotions.


    One could tell what the creator of this painting was thinking just by looking at it.


    Bai Zheng read through the poem on the side.


    "When the wind blows, the clouds scatter, and the waves flatten; the sky is turned back into the sea bottom. At first sight of the setting sun, the red wave, the plain moon wants to ascend the sky convergence. After a while, the surface of the mirror spread out for over a hundred feet. It is hard to find such a realm in the mortal world.


    Mighty and grand, unrestrained and ethereal.


    It was indeed a good poem!


    The reaction of the person at the main seat aroused the curiosity of the various young masters, so the maid brought the Silk Cloth and showed it to the seats in the west wing in the southeast direction.


    "Wow ¡­"


    Upon seeing the painting, the crowd couldn''t help but exclaim in astonishment.


    "The fifth prince is indeed talented, and his painting brush has a spirit of its own, I am impressed!" Amidst the praises, Chen Yanzhi''s voice was exceptionally clear.


    Very soon, someone else agreed. "We are really overestimating ourselves. To dare to come here and compete with the Fifth Prince, aren''t we asking for trouble?"


    There was another roar of laughter.


    Although Feng Jingyi''s painting was excellent, it was not to the point of being spirited. It was just that this painting was an artistic conception, after all, in just the time it took for an incense stick to burn, ordinary people would not dare to paint such a huge scene on such a small canvas. Most of them were like the young masters before them, painting a few plum trees and a few horses was already an extremely difficult task.


    Especially since the transportation of this era was not well-developed, these young masters may not have personally witnessed the wondrous scene depicted in Feng Jingyi''s painting even after they were born.


    Thinking about it, this was also the reason why Feng Jingye was filled with confidence in him back then. In the imperial family, how could the education that he received be compared to that of ordinary young masters?


    Feng Jingxuan pursed his lips, his expression extremely ugly.


    This Feng Jingyi, he had really underestimated him in the past!


    "Looks like I''ll have to let fifth brother take the lead in painting today." Feng Jingye smiled slightly.


    Feng Jingxuan said with an ice-cold expression. "Second Elder Brother only neglected Marquis Dingyuan because she was afraid that Marquis Dingyuan would steal fifth brother''s limelight?"

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    Feng Jingye was startled, he had obviously not forgotten about Feng Linyuan, it was just that when Feng Linyuan was about to burn out the incense just now, he had moved his brush a few times, in that short period of time, what could he draw?


    This Feng Jingxuan was really desperate. In order to not make himself proud, he had actually placed his hopes on Feng Linyuan.


    So what if he was famous back then? What could he hand over after becoming a cripple for six years?


    Feng Jingye concealed the cold smile from his face as he deliberately slapped his own head to make himself seem as if he had suddenly come to a realization, "Third Younger Brother''s reminder is that this prince had almost forgotten about Marquis Dingyuan. Men, quickly hand over Marquis Dingyuan''s painting! "


    A maid quickly walked to Feng Linyuan''s side when she heard it. It was unknown if it was because she was too anxious or because she was frightened by Feng Jingye''s words, but she actually forgot to greet him. She hurriedly picked up the Silk Cloth on the table and handed it over to everyone.


    Feng Jingye who was the first to see the painting frowned, raising his head to look at the azure-dressed girl who was seated beside the table. He then lowered his head and continued to look for a while before changing his hand to Gaochang Marquis. Gaochang Marquis also frowned and raised his head to look at Bai Zheng from time to time.


    Feng Jingyang was flabbergasted, and could not say a single word.


    The unusual reactions of the audience made the young masters below the stage unable to stop themselves from sizing up Bai Zheng. At the same time, a baffling curiosity arose in Bai Zheng''s heart, as she did not know what kind of work Feng Linyuan had produced.


    When Feng Jingyi finished reading the last drawing and returned it to the maid beside him, allowing the maid to bring it over to Bai Yinan, he was finally able to clearly see the contents of the drawing. However, he was also stunned by what he saw.


    On the Silk Cloth, there was a total of only a few strokes, but it was clear that the drawing was of a red-clothed woman, standing in the clear and cold night sky.


    Bai Zheng instantly recognized that the woman''s clothes and hair bun were what she had used today. However, the light green clothes she wore had turned into a fiery-red dress and she wore a gold belt around her waist. The few pearls on the bun that were used as ornaments were all replaced by stars shining in the night sky.


    The lady''s face was only there for a few strokes, but one could still tell from her clear eyes that the lady in the painting was Bai Zheng. The only difference was that there was a scarlet flame pattern on her forehead.


    In the vast expanse of Heaven and Earth, a woman stood alone. Her expression was bright and dignified, but there was also a trace of haughtiness in her expression.


    "This is me?" Bai Zheng looked at the lady on the painting and spoke softly.


    The woman in the portrait had a familiar face, but it was also a bit unfamiliar. However, that strange feeling was the one that she was truly familiar with.


    For some reason, Bai Zheng felt that the woman in the portrait was extremely beautiful, a hundred times more beautiful than when she was in the mirror.


    "The darkness of the night is a mystery to me. My eyebrows are blooming with spring smoke, borrowing water to bloom is a wonder. Who dares to twist my skin and flesh?"


    Bai Zheng remained silent, but no matter how she looked at the face of the woman in the portrait, she could not tear her eyes away. Indeed, she had once seen such an expression on another familiar face.


    That was the Ye Qin from his previous life. In every chemical experiment, he had dealt with a carefree and unrestrained manner. That was a completely different life from the one he had now.


    Although in this life, she did not live like Bai Zheng, she had already tried her best to meet the requirements of this era.


    But Feng Linyuan was able to depict her truest self in the depths of her heart.


    That was her favorite, her always cherished self.


    Bai Zheng unconsciously raised her eyes and looked at Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan''s eyes turned, and the moment his eyes met with Bai Zheng, a strange light flashed past his eyes.


    "Marquis Dingyuan had previously said that she had taken a fancy to Zheng''s fate, but now that she has drawn this painting, it seems that she has fallen in love with Zheng more than anyone else present." Su Muxiao said in a strange tone.


    The topic of today''s competition was not defined, so the other participants all chose what they were most proficient in. Some drew pictures or objects, but no one drew Bai Zheng.


    Of course, this was understandable.


    After all, almost none of these people knew Bai Zheng before, and the only ones who came into contact with him, Soong Yiqing and Feng Jingyi, didn''t have any admiration for him, so naturally they didn''t think of drawing her.


    Only Feng Linyuan.


    Thinking of this, Bai Zheng''s cold face revealed a layer of red.


    Feng Linyuan smiled faintly, and said evasively and lightly: "In order to draw the Third Miss of Bai Family, this duke has spent more than half an incense''s time to carefully observe. If this is not enough to draw a shape, then this duke''s hands are better off being chopped off."


    Bai Yinan nodded his head and said, "Marquis Dingyuan''s painting does make my daughter look rather graceful."


    He opened his mouth, but in the end, he did not say a word. He stared at the painting reluctantly, and the gaze he used to look at Feng Linyuan became strange as if he was a mother-in-law looking at his son-in-law.


    The maid picked up the painting and displayed it to the crowd who had been waiting for a long time.


    Unlike the exclamations of surprise just now, everyone who had just finished reading the painting had complex expressions on their faces.


    "To be able to paint such a moving picture of the Third Miss of Bai Family''s charm, she is worthy of being the Marquis Dingyuan of the time when literature moved the world!"


    "If this painting didn''t have profound feelings, how would it be able to be drawn?"


    "That''s right, Marquis Dingyuan''s feelings towards the Third Miss of Bai Family are truly something that no one can compare to, I admit defeat."


    At this time, no one cared about how much time Feng Linyuan had spent, and no one cared about how lifelike he could still draw in such a short amount of time.


    Everyone understood that the painting won. It was not because of his skill, but because of his intentions, which none of the paintings here had.


    "Seems like Second Elder Brother has made a mistake. The leader of the second line of this poem is Marquis Yuan." Feng Jingxuan laughed.


    Feng Jingye stared at him, then suddenly laughed: "Seems like all of us brothers wasted our time today."


    Feng Jingxuan''s expression turned cold, and turned away, no longer paying any attention to him.


    After some simple discussion, the result was quickly decided. The Gaochang Marquis announced in a clear voice, "In the competition of painting, Marquis Dingyuan will get the top spot. The fifth prince will be number two in his painting, the great Young Master Liu will be third in his painting, the fourth in his poetry, and the Mansion of State Duke Chen will be ¡­"


    Feng Linyuan leisurely sipped on his tea and was not surprised at all by this result.


    However, Fifth Prince Feng Jingyi smiled without batting an eyelid. He knew that Feng Linyuan would definitely not disappoint others.


    "Song Residence''s Second Patriarch Song, ninth in the poem ¡­."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows and glanced at Soong Yiqing. Soong Yiqing laughed like the spring wind, with a complacent expression, he said, "This young master has just casually shown his hand."


    When Gaochang Marquis finished reporting his results, everyone present started to congratulate him.


    "Young master Liu''s painting is truly admirable!"


    "Even Saint Xu might not be able to do so well with Sir Chen''s poems."


    "..."


    Amidst the peace and tranquility, a voice suddenly rang out and shouted, "Man of men, it''s nothing to flirt with words or words. If you have the ability, compete your sword!"

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    Everyone stopped talking and looked over.


    The person who spoke was a tall and sturdy man. After he finished speaking, he picked up the wine cup and gulped it down. Then, he abruptly placed the wine cup back on the table, letting out a crisp "bang" sound.


    Everyone on the field paused for a moment, but a white-robed youth quickly interjected. "If Young Master Zhou can''t afford to lose, then why do you have to come and embarrass yourself?" Third Miss of Bai Family has a gentle temperament, and naturally, you have to be refined in order to be compatible with her.


    "It''s precisely because of the gentle temperament of the Third Miss of Bai Family, that the beauties are worthy of the heroes. If the two of them can only be under the moon, then if they were to encounter some thief or bandit, would you also compose a poem to repel them!?" The man had a look of disdain as he replied.


    The young man in white scoffed, "A boorish fellow who only knows how to dance with swords and make spears all day, why not be the Third Miss of Bai Family''s bodyguard? Why did you come here to be the Third Miss of Bai Family''s husband?!"


    "You!" The man''s eyes flashed with ferocity, he cupped his hands towards Gaochang Marquis: "Master Hou, didn''t you say that there will be a sword competition today as well? Why not compete now, to save some people from knowing how to use flowery words, but in the end, you can''t bring out your true abilities!"


    "This ¡­" Gaochang Marquis stroked his long beard, seeing that the princes beside him did not have any intention of refuting, he smiled and nodded: "That''s fine, come!"


    Gaochang Marquis stretched out both of his hands and struck them again.


    Very quickly, two servants came up carrying a wooden frame. When he turned around, Bai Zheng saw that there were many swords on the wooden frame.


    "Not all young masters know about this sword competition, so I don''t force anyone here and just issue a challenge. However, time is limited today, and only two or three moves will be needed for the match. Whoever can defeat the opponent with the least amount of moves will be considered to be the winner, but please note that everyone here is a genius.


    "Thank you, Master Hou." In the crowd, the burly man who had just proposed a sword competition stood up and walked to the center to salute everyone. He picked up his sword from the wooden shelf, turned around, and raised his chin towards the youth in white, "I am the son of the Minister of War, Zhou Chao, and challenge this young master."


    The youth''s face stiffened as he stammered, "Who ¡­" Who said they wanted to challenge you? "


    Zhou Chao looked down at him in disdain, "Wasn''t this young master very sharp-tongued just now? He was on the verge of losing?"


    The youth glared at him, "Since the marquis said that this challenge is a free challenge, then shouldn''t this challenge be my freedom? Sir Zhou, please invite someone else!"


    "Ha!" It really is a straw bag with an embroidered pillow. " Zhou Chao sneered.


    The two of them were in a stalemate, and the situation turned cold for the moment.


    All of the young masters present were proud to begin with, and now that they were in front of Bai Zheng, Zhou Chao looked extremely aggressive, causing no one to dare appear at this time, afraid that if they did not succeed, they would lose face.


    Feng Linyuan sipped on his tea, as if it had nothing to do with him.


    Feng Jingxuan frowned and looked around, then suddenly looked at Feng Jingyi and said: "Fifth brother, why aren''t you going up to fight?"


    Feng Jingyi lowered his eyes, "Since this young master is so unsatisfied, it is only right that we give him a chance to show off."


    "Fifth brother is considerate." Feng Jingxuan snorted, he turned and glanced at Feng Jingye, only to see him closing his eyes tightly, as if he was meditating, and instantly becoming anxious.


    He turned back and gave her a small look.


    "Let me help this Young Master accept the challenge." Very soon, a young master with a long body and jade body laughed loudly and stood up with his clothes on. He walked to the center of the room. He turned around leisurely and cupped his fists towards Zhou Chao, saying, "I am Liu Zhixuan of the Censor''s residence. Greetings, young master Zhou."


    Zhou Chao sized up Liu Zhixuan and laughed loudly, "I never thought that not only is Sir Liu''s painting skills exceptional, his courage is also extraordinary."


    Liu Zhixuan smiled. He casually picked up a sword and said, "My swordsmanship is not bad either. Young Master Zhou, sorry for the offense."


    As he spoke, sword lights danced about, and the cold light was awe-inspiring.


    With a "zheng" sound, the sword clashed with Zhou Chao''s body. Zhou Chao seemed to be very big and tall, but when he wielded his sword, he was extremely nimble. His sword''s aura was extremely sharp and merciless as it shot towards Liu Zhixuan.


    Liu Zhixuan was also extremely fast, she turned and avoided Zhou Chao''s sword with ease. With a wave of his sword, Bai Zheng could only hear a few sword sounds, the sword movements were fast and quick, all the parts that were pierced were vital points.


    Everyone watched intently, not even daring to breathe.


    "This is bad!" Feng Jingxuan bellowed, and Liu Zhixuan''s sword flew out.


    Zhou Chao placed his sword on Liu Zhixuan''s neck and said coldly, "Thank you, Young Master Liu."


    Liu Zhixuan''s eyes widened in disbelief and his face paled.


    "Clap clap!"


    Amidst the silence, Feng Jingye clapped his hands, and laughed: "Young Noble Zhou''s martial arts are outstanding, you truly deserve to be called a young hero."


    Zhou Chao sheathed his sword and bowed respectfully. Only then did he return to his seat in satisfaction.


    After the opening battle, the atmosphere at the scene naturally became extremely tense. Very soon, people began to request for battle one after another. In an instant, sword lights and sword shadows flashed like fierce winds, and they were as fierce as thunder. The clanging sounds of weapons colliding were extremely intimidating.


    Bai Zheng was speechless. In this era, it was not easy to be a young master in a powerful family, but looking at the people who went up on stage, all of them had extraordinary skills and strengths, it made Bai Zheng feel like she had arrived at the Martial Arts Conference.


    After about seven or eight rounds, Soong Yiqing suddenly threw away the apple core as he watched the show. He stood up and cupped his fists to Feng Linyuan who was pouring tea for himself: "I am Soong Yiqing, and I challenge Dingyuan Marquis."


    "Pfft ~" Bai Zheng almost spat out her tea. This Soong Yiqing was powerless, he actually dared to challenge Feng Linyuan?


    Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and placed the teapot on the table.


    "Just treat it as giving me a chance. Allow me to show off in front of the Third Miss of Bai Family." Seeing that Feng Linyuan was not moved, Soong Yiqing asked for help.


    "Young Master Soong speaks rightly. It has been a long time since this crown prince has seen Marquis Dingyuan''s style. Back then, his swordsmanship was extraordinary and he was able to beat this crown prince down." Feng Jingye smiled slightly.


    Feng Jingxuan also opened his mouth: "I remember when I was young, I followed Dingyuan Marquis to learn sword techniques, and was even despised for that. Today, no matter what, we must personally see the abilities of the Dingyuan Marquis. "


    With that, everyone looked at Feng Linyuan with fervent eyes.


    Bai Zheng lowered her head and laughed, she had already understood what Soong Yiqing meant.


    Even if Feng Linyuan didn''t have the heart to help, with his status, sitting in the marriage seat would naturally become the number one public enemy in Feng Jingye''s and Feng Jingxuan''s heart. But because Feng Linyuan had not appeared for a long time, the two of them did not understand his current strength. Thus, they would definitely use all kinds of methods to force Feng Linyuan to make a move.


    Since he knew he couldn''t avoid it, he might as well take the initiative and take the initiative.


    The corner of Feng Linyuan''s mouth lifted slightly as he stood up casually.


    Seeing that Feng Linyuan had accepted the challenge, Soong Yiqing shook his white teeth in satisfaction and walked over to the sword pile to carefully select a weapon. After comparing it for a long time, he finally picked out a sword with an agate on the hilt. He smiled and said, "I''ll take this one! It can barely be considered to be worthy of this young master''s handsome and unrestrained temperament. "


    Without even looking, Feng Linyuan casually picked up a sword, seeing that Soong Yiqing was finally done picking, he extended his hand out and gestured a "please" gesture.


    Everyone, who had nearly lost their patience from Soong Yiqing''s selection, finally had to wait for the most anticipated moment.


    "Fifth brother, open your eyes wide and take a good look. Lord Dingyuan''s elegance hasn''t been seen for six years ¡­" Feng Jingye''s excited voice suddenly died down, and his eyes widened, as he looked at the stage in disbelief.

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    However, Bai Zheng laughed so hard she almost couldn''t straighten her back.


    Soong Yiqing this guy, how was he here to challenge someone, he was clearly here to cause trouble.


    This fellow had never eaten pork before, but he had seen a pig run before. Picking up the sword in his hand, he began to set up all sorts of movement skills that he thought were the most beautiful, type, and most beautiful. He waved around randomly, turned around gracefully, and flew around the arena like a butterfly. After he felt that the sword was useless, he simply threw it away. Then, he took out a fan from his waist and began to dance.


    Feng Linyuan stood by the side like a statue, and would sometimes get glared at by his opponent because he tried to block Soong Yiqing''s attacks.


    Bai Zheng could not even raise her head from her laughter, but Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan''s faces were completely black.


    Seeing that Soong Yiqing started to run out of strength after tumbling a few times, and his movements gradually slowed down, Feng Linyuan flashed forward, raised his sword and swept towards Soong Yiqing, causing Soong Yiqing to fall to the ground.


    "Young Master Soong, thank you." After Feng Linyuan finished this sentence with a straight heart, he turned around and returned to his seat.


    Soong Yiqing got up from the ground happily, he did not forget to tidy up his hair first, and then he cupped his hands and said: "Lord Dingyuan is indeed talented, she actually only used half a move to beat me down. I concede, I admit defeat."


    Everyone looked at each other. It was so quiet that not a single sound could be heard.


    "Is Marquis Dingyuan messing with us?" Even if the Young Master Soong is weak, how can he be defeated by a mere half a move from Marquis Dingyuan? " In the silence, Feng Jingyang said angrily.


    Feng Linyuan leisurely poured more tea into his cup, and said indifferently: "Although the Young Master Soong is full of different styles, the techniques used are really gaudy and unpractical, and not as practical as any of my moves. What, Your Highness thinks that this marquis'' technique is not fancy enough? "


    "Marquis Dingyuan''s technique is indeed practical. After flying around the entire Young Master Soong for half a day, Marquis Dingyuan finally solved the problem with a single sweep of her hand. Compared to those other fighting young masters, it''s like child''s play." A cold smile flashed across Feng Jingxuan''s forehead.


    "Since the Gaochang Marquis has already stated that blood is not to be shed, then this marquis will naturally have to show mercy. Otherwise, this sweep of this marquis'' sword will likely be unbearable for ordinary people." Feng Linyuan replied leisurely.


    "You!"


    "Is there anyone else who wants to compete?" Seeing Feng Jingxuan''s angry face, Gaochang Marquis shouted first.


    Feng Jingxuan glared at Feng Linyuan, and swallowed down the words he almost cursed at him.


    "If there aren''t any, we must remember the zero mark. Young masters, you must think carefully." The Gaochang Marquis said with a smile.


    Seeing this, everyone had a plan in their hearts. This match was to see who would use the shortest move and win. Now that Feng Linyuan had only used half a move, it was impossible for his to defeat him. But if he had used the same method ¡­


    In a short period of time, everyone started to exchange glances with each other, but in the end, no one replied to Gaochang Marquis''s words.


    Just as Gaochang Marquis was about to urge him to do so, he suddenly heard a crisp female voice, "Daddy, these young masters have been competing for so long, they should be tired already. You also don''t allow me to rest! "


    Gaochang Marquis laughed when he heard this: "I''m afraid you''re tired, you lazy girl."


    "Daddy, there are so many people here, what nonsense are you talking about!" Zheng Yan pouted and said: "I do feel sorry for these young masters, compared to comparing poetry and swordsmanship, Third Miss of Bai Family does not want to be married off yet, so I will tire her future husband to death."


    Zheng Yan looked at Bai Zheng as she spoke, and Bai Zheng covered her lips and laughed: "Miss Zheng is still the most considerate one."


    Of course, the reason Zheng Yan said these words at this moment was not only out of good intentions. Since she had other intentions, she might as well go with the flow and see what she wanted to do.


    Sure enough, Zheng Yan pushed Bai Di who was beside him: "Earlier, we heard Your Highness praising Second Miss of Bai Family''s zither skills, but unfortunately, we didn''t have the chance to listen to him live. Since everyone is here today, why not give us a look, and let us hear it?"


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes, raised the teacup to her lips to cover her smile, and took a sip.


    Bai Di bashfully patted Zheng Yan''s shoulder and said, "Miss Zheng is messing around. "Today is Third Sister choosing a husband, not me. What kind of limelight do I have?"


    Zheng Yan turned her head to look at Bai Zheng who was drinking her tea: "Does Second Miss want Third Miss to play a song with these words?"


    Bai Yinan hurriedly said after hearing what his daughter had to say, "Even though today is the choice of husband for Zheng, as Zheng''s older sister, her zither skills are exceptional, so it wouldn''t be wrong for me to let all of you young masters hear it."


    Feng Jingyang laughed: "Since Assistant Minister Bai has spoken, then Di, you can play a song for us. Look at the young masters below, they have all stretched out their necks to wait."


    "Cousin!" Bai Di said angrily. She then acted as though she was extremely unwilling, and hobbled over to Bai Zheng, holding her hands: "Zheng, you can''t be blaming Second Elder Sister for ruining your wedding banquet, right?"


    Bai Zheng laughed: "Second Elder Sister has a pair of clever hands. I was just about to listen, how can it be called destructive?"


    He had been bored to death after sitting for so long, and since someone offered a song for free, he would be a fool not to listen.


    Bai Di seemed to heave a sigh of relief, then she lightly walked to the center with lotus steps, where a jade instrument that the servant girl had brought over was already placed.


    Bai Di slowly sat down, her slender and long fingers caressing the strings of the zither, bringing up layer upon layer of music that was suffused with ripples. Sometimes, the zither music was graceful and unrestrained, like a breeze in spring. Sometimes, it was melodious and clear, like a stream playing in the mountains in summer. Sometimes, it was gentle and elegant, like the leaves of an autumn tree.


    The crowd only felt that Yaoqin''s voice seemed to come from the heavens themselves. The entire garden began to shake, making them feel as if they were floating in the air.


    Feng Jingxuan''s eyes sparkled, and he could not help but praise: "Second Miss''s zither skills are truly rare, they are so clear and ethereal, rarely seen in this world. The night of the green water lotus pond and the sounds of spring water in the snow-capped mountain were all under the delicate hands of Second Miss! "


    The more they listened, the more intoxicated they became. Some of them had their eyes closed, shaking their heads. Their fingers gently tapped on the table without a sound.


    Bai Zheng cupped the cup of tea in front of him and took a sip with a smile.


    A beautiful melody ¡­ this scene was indeed breathtaking.


    After the song ended, the crowd was still intoxicated with their eyes half-closed as they lost themselves in thought, as if the pleasant music was still resounding in their ears.


    Bai Di lowered her head and laughed, then slowly stood up and bowed to everyone: "Bai Di has been disgracing herself."


    Hearing Bai Di''s voice, everyone finally regained their senses and immediately clicked their tongues in praise as they shot her gazes full of adoration and admiration.


    Feng Jingxuan looked at Bai Zheng with an expression of appreciation: "Second Miss''s zither skills are indeed rare."


    Bai Di blushed and said shyly: "Your Highness is teasing me."


    "Second Miss of Bai Family need not be modest, this kind of music only exists in the heavens. We have truly broadened our horizons today. "


    "That''s right, that was originally an ordinary jade guqin, but Second Miss of Bai Family''s beautiful hands were able to play it so well, it''s simply the sound of nature!"


    Everyone was competing and praising, as though they had already forgotten who the one who came today to propose marriage was, and all the burning gazes that were originally on Bai Zheng also shifted towards Bai Di.


    Bai Di smiled and looked at Bai Zheng, her eyes full of satisfaction.


    Feng Jingye squinted his eyes and looked at Feng Linyuan who was drinking the tea the entire time. He did not make a sound, and his expression did not change at all as he asked.


    "What does Marquis Dingyuan think?"

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    Feng Linyuan smiled faintly: "The last time this marquis heard a song of this level, I spent ten silver. To be able to hear it today without spending a single coin, I truly have to thank Second Miss of Bai Family."


    "Cough, cough!"


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng wanted to laugh but was unable to, she choked on her tea.


    Bai Di''s face suddenly turned green.


    What do you mean!" Feng Jingyang was the first to shout in anger, "You actually compare Di with those Mystical Mystical Mystical Mystical Mystical Mystics, Di is the daughter of the General Mansion!


    "Your Highness is right. If Second Miss of Bai Family wants to collect silver, this marquis is willing to pay twenty silver. To show that in my heart, Second Miss of Bai Family is more precious than those geisha. "


    "Phoenix, Lin, Yuan!"


    Feng Jingxuan''s expression had already become extremely ugly.


    Bai Di''s watery eyes immediately filled with tears, and said with tears: "Bai Di only wants to cheer the young masters up when they are resting, Third Sister doesn''t know any zither skills, so as a sister, I''ll help her out a bit. I didn''t expect that in Master Hou''s eyes, she would become a geisha that wouldn''t stand a chance."


    Bai Zheng lowered her head, covering the cold smile on her lips.


    Zheng Yan was already unhappy with Feng Linyuan earlier, and when she saw Bai Di''s aggrieved look, she immediately said angrily: "If not for Second Miss being considerate, and breaking Third Miss''s encirclement, the person who went up to play the zither just now should be Third Miss, could it be that Dingyuan Marquis only understands how to admire Third Miss who can''t play the zither, and is actually looking down on Second Miss whose zither skills are outstanding!"


    Feng Linyuan smirked: "What this marquis has his eyes on, is not Third Miss''s zither arts."


    "That''s right, Dingyuan Marquis has taken a fancy to Third Miss''s eight word destiny! It doesn''t matter if the Third Miss is an immoral or useless place, as long as she has these eight words, the Dingyuan Marquis wants to marry her and bring her home to provide for her! "


    Bai Yinan and the Madame Lin could not help but frown, especially the protective Bai Yinan, he immediately said: "Although my daughter is not as talented as Di, but I have not reached the point where I have no morals or talents, please be careful with me, Miss Zheng."


    Feng Jingye was originally happy to just sit and watch. Now that he saw Zheng Yan once again burn her words onto Bai Zheng, he said, "I don''t even need you to worry about what my Third Miss of Bai Family is like. My Miss Zheng still needs to worry about herself."


    Seeing that Zheng Yan had angered the masses once again, cold sweat broke out on Gaochang Marquis''s forehead. She hurriedly rushed in front of Zheng Yan and said: "Third Miss of Bai Family''s temperament is gentle and low-key, Second Miss of Bai Family''s talents and skills are outstanding. The two misses each have their own charm, and are rare and wondrous women in the world."


    Yan, you''re still young, if you don''t understand all of this, then don''t spout nonsense. Eldest Princess Pingyang also said.


    Zheng Yan''s mouth was agape, and the Eldest Princess Pingyang glared at him, causing him to snort and turn her head away.


    Seeing that the situation had turned out like this, the people who were praising Bai Di just now stopped, their expressions changing.


    Bai Di''s clear eyes revealed a trace of anger and shame. She looked around, and seeing that no one was speaking up for her, she bit her lips and looked at Su Muxiao without a trace.


    Su Muxiao understood, and said leisurely: "Di, don''t be sad too, in the end, you are blaming yourself for being born at the wrong time, if I didn''t have such a good word, I would have done anything wrong."


    Bai Di looked at Bai Zheng embarrassedly, lowered her head and slowly returned to her seat.


    "You know how to learn poetry and the zither, but you don''t know how to learn how to seduce people!" Seeing Bai Zheng taking her time and ignoring her, Su Muxiao said sinisterly.


    When he said those words, Bai Yinan was so angry that his beard was almost blown away. Bai Zheng laughed lightly and then continued: "Cousin sister, it''s not like you don''t know that Dingyuan Marquis has a deep affection for you. Of all the men in this world, the only one who would fall in love with a girl would be the girl beside her. For such a deeply loyal person to be pursuing Zheng, I presume that Second Elder Sister would not even have enough time to be happy for him, so he shouldn''t blame the Marquis. "


    Bai Di bit her lips until they were a deep red and her eyes revealed traces of blood. She looked at Bai Zheng for a long time before slowly nodding: "Of course not."


    "Don''t worry about the Second Elder Sister, Master Hou originally had something to do with Zheng, if it was the Second Elder Sister''s wedding banquet, the one being bullied would probably be Zheng, and at that time, for the sake of the Second Elder Sister, this man who likes the Second Elder Sister, not to mention bullying Zheng, she wouldn''t even blink if she were to kill Zheng."


    Feng Jingxuan''s eyes shone with a bright light as he looked at Bai Zheng.


    Bai Di''s face changed slightly, she took a deep breath and squeezed out a smile: How can that be, I don''t even have enough time to love Zheng, how can I allow them to bully you.


    A cute smile surfaced on Bai Zheng''s lips, "Zheng knew that Second Elder Sister doted on Zheng the most."


    Bai Di stiffened her face as she nodded, and did not speak any further.


    The atmosphere turned cold.


    Gaochang Marquis and Eldest Princess Pingyang looked at each other and laughed awkwardly: "The two ladies of Bai Family truly have a deep affection for sisters, I am envious."


    As if to cover up their distress just now, when everyone heard this, they hurriedly replied, "That''s right, that''s right. The two young misses are so sensible, truly a blessing in disguise."


    "Old General, this old man knows how to teach!"


    "This is the way brothers and sisters should treat each other. The actions of the two misses are truly admirable."


    When the praises were done and the words were repeated, Gaochang Marquis raised his right hand and signaled for everyone to quiet down.


    "With the help of the Second Miss''s zither, all the young masters should have had enough rest. Why don''t we continue with the following competition?"


    After experiencing this, everyone had awoken from their admiration for Bai Di. In order to redeem the points that they had lost to Bai Zheng due to praising him, they now almost jumped up, fighting to show their hand.


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, picking up a glistening orange from the table, peeling it while watching the show.


    If the previous competition had been extremely intense and was similar to the Martial Arts Competition, then the current competition would have become a sideshow. Witnessing Feng Linyuan''s half move just now to deal with the enemy, the young masters became obedient and completely changed into a new fighting style, showing off their own eighteen classes of martial arts.


    Some learnt from Soong Yiqing, while others imitated his movements, and somersaulted a few times, as if they were set to slow down. Some poked him a few times, then carefully ran away, while some simply danced together as if they had discussed it beforehand, forming a set of sword techniques.


    It was just that in the end, no one was like Soong Yiqing, willing to be beaten down by his opponent in just half a move.


    It seems that the young masters of the Great Zhou still lack a sense of solidarity and collaboration, Bai Zheng silently cursed, and stuffed a piece of orange into her mouth. In the blink of an eye, she discovered that Feng Linyuan was looking at her with interest.


    In the sword competition, they began with the conflict of swords and ended with laughter in the midst of no one knew whether they would laugh or cry.


    "First in the competition, Dingyuan Marquis, second in the competition, young master Zhou of the War Department, third ¡­" Gaochang Marquis announced the result.


    Because no one challenged him this time, Feng Jingyi did not go up on stage, which resulted in him losing his points in the end. But he did not mind, and only smiled as he raised his wine cup towards Feng Linyuan: "Congratulations Marquis Dingyuan."


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "Thank you."


    In the following matches, no matter how the ranking changed, Feng Linyuan was still firmly in the first place in an indescribable manner.

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    When they were playing the zither, everyone was feeling apprehensive due to the praise given to Bai Di for her zither skills. However, when they recalled that Bai Zheng did not know how to play the zither, no one dared to showcase their skills at this point.


    Only Feng Linyuan played a simple tune and easily took first place.


    In the game of chess, the Mansion of State Duke Chen little gongzi who was known for his chess skills was defeated by Feng Linyuan in the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn. What was even more shocking was that after Feng Linyuan withdrew from the game, he led Bai Zheng to show off to her.


    Afterwards, Young Master Chen sighed. When he was playing chess, this Dingyuan Marquis was too unruly for him to grasp. It was only after he lost that he realized that his opponent was not playing chess with him.


    Nothing more.


    Compared to when he was shooting, Feng Jingyi''s three arrows had hit the target''s heart, which caused everyone to cheer. When Feng Linyuan was about to shoot, a stone shot out from nowhere and touched his arm, taking the arrow out of its bow and flying back to the sky.


    He thought that Feng Jingyi would get first place after all.


    But unexpectedly, the arrow flying in the sky brushed past a passing sparrow, causing the timid sparrow to immediately faint and fall down. Its fat body smashed the arrow that Feng Jingyi shot out, and even knocked the target of the arrow onto the ground, while the sparrow was impartial.


    It fell right in the middle of the target.


    At this time, Feng Jingye''s face had already turned green and purple, and purple and red.


    He knew too well that Feng Linyuan had once gone through hundreds of steps in the past, so this time, he purposely destroyed''s archery to ensure that he would win. Who would have thought that there would be a bird that would jump out at this time!


    "I wonder who is the expert guiding me. This marquis was worried that he would not be able to practice archery for a long time, so his skills aren''t as good as before. To think that he has won again." Feng Linyuan picked up the stone from the ground and said with a smile that was not a smile.


    Feng Jingye looked at Feng Linyuan, who had an expression of "honor" in thanking him, and was so angry that he nearly vomited a mouthful of blood.


    Bai Zheng lowered her head, and suddenly her entire body started to tremble.


    Madame Lin asked worriedly: "Zheng, what''s wrong?"


    Bai Zheng raised her head, held back for a long time, before she finally squeezed out a few words, "I ¡­ Nothing ¡­ Hahaha ¡­ This Marquis Dingyuan ¡­ What a... "Genius ¡­"


    Feng Jingxuan''s face ashened, he looked at Feng Linyuan and said, "To think that even after Marquis Dingyuan had concealed herself for six years, her elegance still hasn''t diminished from before. It was Prince and I who underestimated you."


    Feng Linyuan laughed gently: "I am flattered. However, this marquis is very satisfied with today''s results. "


    Feng Jingxuan coldly snorted, "Gaochang Marquis, don''t you still have a way to ride? Let''s compete quickly, I want to see if Dingyuan Marquis can become the champion!"


    The Gaochang Marquis replied: "Young masters, you''ve all fought for so long, you should be tired now. "Riding techniques requires Young Masters to move to my Hou Mansion Academy ¡­"


    Before he finished speaking, a servant ran over and whispered to Gaochang Marquis. Gaochang Marquis frowned, lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then walked to Feng Jingye''s side.


    Everyone looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what was happening.


    Seeing this scene, a strange feeling rose in Bai Zheng''s heart. She subconsciously looked at Feng Linyuan and saw him leisurely waving the cup in his hand.


    Although she did not know what had happened, Bai Zheng felt that this matter had something to do with Feng Linyuan.


    From the day Feng Linyuan appeared until today, he had never once left the competition grounds. Beside him, there weren''t any guards who came to report on the whereabouts of the Bone-penetrating Herb.


    In other words, it was very likely that the Bone-penetrating Herb had not been found yet.


    Now, there was only one last battle left. If he didn''t find a chance to escape, then all his efforts today would have been wasted.


    "Assistant Minister Bai, Madame Bai, Miss Bai."


    While Bai Zheng was deep in thought, Gaochang Marquis walked in front of them.


    Bai Yinan cupped his hands: "Master Hou."


    Gaochang Marquis nodded and revealed a troubled expression: "Assistant Minister Bai, this marquis has something to discuss with you."


    "Your Lordship, please speak your mind."


    The Gaochang Marquis glanced at Bai Zheng and said: "According to our previous discussion with the Assistant Minister Bai, there is only one stratagem left in today''s competition. I had originally planned to change to the training field at my house, for various young masters to spar with me on horseback, who would have thought that the servants would come to report just now, saying that it was the horses in the stables ¡­"


    When Gaochang Marquis said till here, his face revealed a trace of awkwardness: "It was also this marquis who did not manage well, to actually cause the horses in the drill ground to eat the wrong things and suffer from diarrhea at this time. "This will prevent the competition from continuing as usual."


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng suddenly smiled.


    However, Bai Yinan and Madame Lin had worried looks, "This ¡­ Since the competition is impossible, what should we do next? "


    Gaochang Marquis let out a sigh, turned his eyes towards Bai Zheng and said, "Today is Miss Bai''s chosen marriage, after all, it concerns me for the rest of my life. Now that such a thing has happened, it is also my responsibility. No matter what thoughts Miss Bai has, I will definitely make it up to you. "


    Bai Zheng lowered his head in a troubled manner, her hands continuously pinching the handkerchief without lifting his head for a long time. The Gaochang Marquis waited quietly, she did not urge him.


    Just as she was about to break the handkerchief, Bai Zheng finally raised her head, and smiled sweetly at the Gaochang Marquis: "Master Hou, Bai Zheng has an idea."


    Gaochang Marquis hurriedly nodded: "Please speak, Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng looked at Bai Yinan first, seeing him nod his head, she voiced out her thoughts.


    Just as Bai Zheng finished speaking, Bai Yinan scolded him lightly: "Zheng, don''t be rude."


    Gaochang Marquis also had a troubled face. "I''m afraid ¡­"


    Bai Zheng bit her lips uneasily, and looked at Gaochang Marquis with a wronged look: "Bai Zheng has not thought it through carefully, and was only thinking about how to test your perfect husband, but forgot that this is the Marquis'' Mansion, then today, forget it, let''s just wait for these young masters to come again for our Bai Mansion ¡­"


    Gaochang Marquis''s face changed, how could he forget about it today? Feng Linche had told him that the marriage with Bai Zheng had to be set as soon as possible!


    Moreover, Bai Zheng''s intentions were very clear. She had to do this, and if she did not agree to it herself, then she would change the topic to Bai Mansion.


    Since Feng Linche had already assigned him the matter of the marriage to choose, he would be dereliction of duty if he did not complete it. If it was as Bai Zheng had said, to change it to Bai Mansion, wouldn''t that mean that his Gaochang Marquis was incapable?


    Moreover, when he had reported to Feng Jingye about the horse''s diarrhea just now, that person''s face was already extremely unsightly.


    Who knew what kind of evil spirits these people were under, to think that they viewed Bai Zheng so highly.


    If he didn''t agree today, he would probably be bitten to death by them later.


    Thinking till here, the Gaochang Marquis quickly came to a decision, "Just now, this duke said that I would make up for it with all my strength, so I naturally have to keep my promise. Miss Bai, please wait a moment, I will instruct the others to go and prepare. "


    "Thank you, Master Hou."


    Gaochang Marquis walked back to Feng Jingye''s side, and after a round of report, he turned around and announced to the crowd: "Young masters, the original riding competition was cancelled because of problems with the horses. Through discussion with the various and His Highness, we have now decided to change the riding competition to a search for the pearls."


    Looking for pearls?


    Everyone looked at Gaochang Marquis, obviously they did not understand what competition was.

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    Gaochang Marquis looked at Bai Zheng, and Bai Zheng understood. She got up and walked to the center, and greeted everyone: "Young Masters, Bai Zheng greets you. Today, Bai Zheng had the good fortune of three lives to be able to witness the skills of various Young Masters, various Young Masters are truly wise and intelligent, it is a blessing for my Great Zhou. "


    Hearing that, everyone laughed, and Zhou Chao was even more direct, "Miss Bai is too polite."


    The corner of Bai Zheng''s mouth raised and a glint flashed in her eyes: "It''s just that, heroes are not as insightful as people. Bai Zheng is just an ordinary girl in a girl''s room, an ideal husband doesn''t need to be a martial arts genius, he only needs to understand the thoughts of his daughter and know the feelings of his daughter. "


    "Miss Bai wants to see us. Who knows what you are thinking?" Zhou Chao asked with a frown on his face.


    Bai Zheng smiled but did not speak, she only took out a pearl from her hair bun and showed it to the others, showing it to them after using her slender fingers.


    "Master Zhou is right. Bai Zheng will place the three pearls in her hair at every corner of the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. The young master who finds one of the pearls first will be considered as the champion. "


    Soong Yiqing was startled, then he suddenly laughed out loud: "Then Third Miss of Bai Family will wait, even if I have to dig deeper, I will still need to find the three pearls young miss has hidden!"


    Upon hearing this, the originally quiet crowd rushed to shout, "Not to mention three, even thirty of them can be found!"


    Soong Yiqing waved his fan, and the smile on his face deepened.


    Don''t look at how he was smiling the whole time. In fact, he was more worried than anyone else. Just as he was worrying about how to sneak out, the opportunity presented itself at his doorstep.


    This girl was too smart!


    Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan looked at each other and laughed, then bowed and said, "Everyone, you must be joking. Three pills is already enough. Please wait a moment, allow Bai Zheng to hide the pearl first. "


    After Bai Zheng finished speaking, a servant girl walked over and led her away.


    Not long after, he returned to his seat.


    When Bai Zheng sat down, the Gaochang Marquis said in a clear voice, "Miss Bai has already hidden the three pearls at various corners of my Marquis Mansion. If any of you Young Masters can find them first, then you will be considered to be number one. However, this marquis had said that all the young masters of the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis are allowed to search, and only the backyard is not allowed to. "


    It was understandable for the backyard to be their bedroom, especially the place where Zheng Yan''s room was located.


    Everyone nodded, they were fully prepared and stood up anxiously, waiting for Gaochang Marquis''s order to rush out.


    Gaochang Marquis did not delay any further. Receiving Feng Jingye''s instructions, he gave the order: "Young masters, let''s go!"


    With that said, Bai Zheng''s vision blurred, and the garden that was originally filled with people disappeared in a blink of an eye.


    Feng Linyuan put down the teacup, laughed slightly, then stood up and walked out.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan stand up, Fifth Prince Feng Jingyi also hurriedly stood up, and walked forward and said: "Dingyuan Marquis, can you wait for me?"


    Feng Linyuan turned around, looked at him, and extended his hand out. "Please, Fifth Prince."


    "Please." Feng Jingyi chased after him and the two of them walked out of the garden.


    Watching the two figures leave, Third Prince Feng Jingxuan sneered: "Fifth brother is smart to know that he followed Feng Linyuan."


    Feng Jingye glanced at him and said lightly: "Compared to those ordinary people who are sitting down, Fifth Brother is always smarter. Otherwise, how can he be worthy of the Third Miss of Bai Family? "


    Feng Jingxuan''s expression stiffened, "It''s a pity that no matter how smart fifth brother is, he hasn''t been able to snatch the championship even once. It''s truly a pity about Royal Father''s teachings. "


    "How does Third Younger Brother know that Fifth Brother can''t win this round?"


    "Regarding the matter of finding Ming Zhu, I think that Young Master Qin is most proficient in it. I''m afraid that he will have to disappoint the Second Elder Brother again this time."


    The people on the stage were all hiding swords in their mouths, yet Bai Zheng was leisurely nibbling on an apple. With Feng Linyuan personally taking action, the Bone-penetrating Herb thing would definitely happen.


    Not knowing why, she was filled with confidence in this Dingyuan who was clearly sickly and weak. All the matches today looked like he had won out of the blue and was lucky, but she had a feeling that as long as Feng Linyuan wanted it, he could win in any way he wanted.


    Thinking about it, Bai Zheng laughed and continued to bite onto the apple.


    "Second uncle, second aunt." At this time, there were not many people left in the garden, the voice that was not very loud, but was loud enough for everyone to hear, caused Bai Zheng to raise her eyebrows.


    It was actually Su Muxiao who came in front of her with a cup of tea.


    Su Muxiao had an apologetic smile on her face: "Zheng, just now, it was my cousin who spoke in a rush and did not speak rudely, and said things that she shouldn''t have, now that I think about it, I truly regret it, and thus I specially came over to pour tea for Zheng and apologize."


    Bai Zheng squinted her eyes. What kind of medicine was this, that Su Muxiao would actually apologize to her?


    He had seen her want to tear her apart so badly and had scolded the guy who had never scolded her enough. Yet one day, his conscience found out that he had ''flaunted'' her?


    Su Muxiao lowered her head as a crimson flush surfaced on her face, "It was my cousin who said it was bad earlier. Please forgive me."


    Bai Zheng smiled at her but did not say a word.


    "Zheng, are you unwilling to forgive your cousin?"


    Seeing that Bai Zheng was not moved, Su Muxiao asked carefully.


    At this time, everyone followed the sound and looked towards Bai Zheng. Zheng Yan raised her voice and said: "Third Miss of Bai Family is truly vengeful. Miss Su is already so lowly, and still not willing to forgive our own cousin."


    "Zheng." Hearing Zheng Yan''s words, the always soft-hearted Madame Lin touched Bai Zheng''s arm, "Quickly forgive Xiao''er."


    Bai Zheng smiled, then opened her mouth: "No matter where cousin goes, we are all sisters, blood is thicker than water, how could we fuss over this? If cousin did not mention it, Zheng would have already forgotten."


    Hearing that, Su Muxiao laughed happily, and quickly passed over the tea in her hand: "If Zheng forgives my cousin, then drink this cup of tea that my cousin personally poured for you, to show that you two are on good terms, just like before."


    Bai Zheng looked at the tea in Su Muxiao''s hands. In the clear, jade-green water floated a few slightly curled pieces of tea leaves.


    Bai Zheng smiled and pushed the teacup outwards without leaving a trace. "Cousin, you can understand Zheng''s feelings, but between us sisters, why would we need to pay attention to formalities?"


    "Even if Zheng doesn''t drink, he still won''t forgive her cousin! "Cousin is worried ¡­"


    Only after drinking it would I feel uneasy!


    thought, but his expression did not change at all. He only smiled and said: "A big sister is like a mother, how could it be possible for a big sister to pour tea for little sister?


    "Since Big Sister Xiao has already poured the tea for us, let''s drink a bit more, Zheng. It''s not in vain for her to carefully drink all the tea. Bai Di said.


    "That''s right, Zheng ¡­" Su Muxiao looked at Bai Zheng aggrievedly, and pushed the teacup in front of her again.


    Bai Zheng''s eyes flashed as she reached out her hand to lightly block it.


    With a "clang" sound, the teacup in Su Muxiao''s hand lost its balance, and dropped to the ground, splashing Bai Zheng and Su Muxiao''s bodies.

 C54

    Su Muxiao was completely stunned.


    However, Bai Zheng was the first to react. She pounced in front of Su Muxiao and wiped off the water droplets on her clothes with her sleeves: "Is cousin alright? It''s all Zheng''s fault, Zheng was very clumsy, it''s all Zheng''s fault! "


    "You!" The apologetic and uneasy look on Su Muxiao''s face was instantly torn apart, and she shouted angrily: "You did it on purpose!"


    Bai Zheng looked up blankly: "Cousin, what are you saying? Ah-choo! "


    It was spring, cold weather, and the north wind was blowing. Bai Zheng and Su Muxiao who had their skirts drenched felt a chill on their body at the same time.


    Madame Lin asked anxiously: "Is Zheng cold?"


    Bai Di stood up, a look of anger flashed past her eyes. She and Feng Jingyang looked at each other.


    Feng Jingyang shot to Bai Zheng''s front like an arrow, and held onto a cup of warm tea: "Third Miss is careful not to catch a cold, quickly drink some tea to warm your body."


    Bai Zheng looked down at the cup of tea in front of him.


    Today''s matter appearing one after another was truly marvelous.


    Although he did not know what Bai Di and Su Muxiao were planning, from the looks of it, it was definitely related to Feng Jingyang.


    The corner of Bai Zheng''s lips curled up. No matter what, he still had to properly thank them, and give herself a chance to leave this place in broad daylight.


    "Thank you, Your Highness."


    Bai Zheng gratefully nodded his head, and just as she was about to receive it with her hands, she suddenly heard a loud sneeze coming towards the cup of tea.


    "A-choo!"


    The cup of tea was neutral as it faced Feng Jingyang''s face and splashed all over.


    Feng Jingyang only felt a wave of warmth from his face. Immediately, his forehead, chest, and even his entire body went cold.


    In a daze, he seemed to hear someone anxiously shouting "Your Highness!", and also seemed to hear someone swearing loudly, "Bai Zheng, you did a good deed!"


    Bai Zheng forced herself not to laugh. She looked at Feng Jingyang who had been splashed dumb by the tea and waved his hands helplessly, "Cousin ¡­ Your Highness, Zheng does not... Ah-choo! "It''s not intentional ¡­"


    Su Muxiao shouted in anger, "Your Highness has good intentions, you actually ¡­"


    "Big sister Xiao." Before Su Muxiao could finish her words, she was interrupted by Bai Di''s calm voice. "Zheng definitely did not do it on purpose."


    Zheng Yan, who was wiping the water stains off of Feng Jingyang''s face, stopped.


    had already lost control of the matter with Bai Zheng before, and Feng Jingyang had rushed over to worry about him more than anyone else. If not for the fact that Bai Zheng sneezed all over her face, Zheng Yan would not have let this go.


    But now that Bai Di said it, it seemed like there really was something going on between the two of them.


    Bai Di seemed to realize that she had said something wrong, she covered her lips with her hands and said: "Cousin brother, if you continue standing like this in the wind, I''m afraid that you really will catch a cold. Quickly go and change your clothes."


    "That''s right. Sister Xiao, you should also be careful of catching a cold. Quickly go and change your clothes." Bai Zheng followed.


    Very quickly, a butler came forward and led Feng Jingyang away.


    Zheng Yan''s gaze followed the figure of Feng Jingyang''s back, his face filled with unconcealable worry.


    Feng Jingye looked at Bai Zheng who was standing where he was, shivering slightly.


    Eldest Princess Pingyang hurriedly stood up and said, "The two misses probably brought spare dresses, right? Go to the guest room in the backyard and change your clothes. "


    All the ladies would bring spare clothing when they went out in case of need.


    Just then, Zhuling had already taken a spare skirt from the carriage and came over.


    Seeing that, Su Muxiao could not help but glare at Yun Zhu who was beside her. She then hurriedly ran out of the courtyard.


    A pretty girl in a blue dress immediately walked over, lowering her head and looking at them, "Ladies, please follow me."


    Bai Zheng gratefully nodded, turned around and said to Su Muxiao: "Cousin sister, please come with me. Yun Zhu will bring the dress over immediately." As he spoke, he reached out to hold her hand.


    Su Muxiao shook off Bai Zheng''s hand that was reaching out to her and said coldly: "I can walk by myself, there is no need for you to fake it." Saying that, she walked out.


    Bai Zheng looked at Su Muxiao''s back figure with a smile that was not a smile. After looking for a while, she slowly followed.


    The Mansion of Gaochang Marquis''s backyard was very big, and each step it took was extremely exquisite.


    The courtyard was surrounded by green brick walls more than three meters tall, isolating all the noise coming from the outside.


    Although it was late winter and early spring, the backyard was filled with beautiful trees and cages. Flowers and plants flourished, and fake mountains and wondrous stones could be found everywhere. The paths were crisscrossed and twisted.


    Along the way, although Bai Zheng looked straight ahead, she had already silently memorized the layout and route of the courtyard. However, Su Muxiao kept her head down, thinking about something.


    The girl led Bai Zheng to a guest room.


    "Cousin, you can go in first. Clouddrop should be arriving soon." Bai Zheng smiled slightly.


    Su Muxiao raised her head, the disgust on her face was no longer mixed. Instead, she said with a gentle smile: "You can go in first, my clothes aren''t even here yet, you can go to the next room to sit for a while."


    Bai Zheng did not seem to sense anything amiss, and nodded after hearing her words: "Then Zheng will go in first, cousin should be careful not to catch a cold."


    As soon as Bai Zheng stepped into the room, she heard Su Muxiao say, "I''ll go to the side room myself. Help me check if Yun Zhu has returned, why is that damned girl so slow?!"


    Zhuling''s hands that were closing the door paused, she turned and glanced at Bai Zheng, only to see him smiling and ignoring him, as she closed the door and walked over to Bai Zheng''s side to help her take off her wet clothes.


    "Miss, isn''t it a little strange today?"


    Zhuling glanced at Bai Zheng a few times, and saw that she was wholeheartedly changing her clothes, and couldn''t help but say.


    "It''s indeed strange." Bai Zheng agreed.


    This Zhuling, grew up together with the original Bai Zheng, and their relationship was extremely good.


    After getting along with her for a while, Bai Zheng realized that although this little girl was occasionally rash, she was actually extremely quick-witted.


    Look at now, even she noticed that something was off with Su Muxiao.


    "What does Miss Biao want to do?" Zhuling asked.


    Bai Zheng buttoned her shirt and replied indifferently: "No matter what she wants to do, we have to change our clothes first."


    Zhuling nodded and increased her speed.


    Fortunately, these clothes were made much simpler by Bai Zheng''s request, and were ready after a while.


    Zhuling lowered her body, preparing to pick up the wet clothes that had been thrown on the chair, but suddenly she felt his vision blur, and his vision blur.


    The tip of her nose seemed to smell a faint fragrance that she hadn''t noticed before.


    "Miss ¡­"


    She opened her mouth, but before she could turn around, she felt as if all her strength had been sucked out of her, and her body softly fell to the ground.

 C55

    Feng Jingyang straightened his clothes and looked at himself in the copper mirror with satisfaction. Wearing a light purple brocade robe that depicted gold clouds, wearing a gold hairpin, standing tall and elegant, handsome facial features.


    "Does it look like a reunion?" He smiled with a hint of mockery.


    "Like, like a hundred percent." The grey robed man behind him bowed and replied.


    "Is everything settled?" Feng Jingyang''s gaze followed the copper mirror and looked at the gray-clothed man.


    The man said softly: "Your Highness, don''t worry. The Third Miss of Bai Family and her little girl were knocked unconscious, that girl had already been moved to the side room where the Miss Su was. In the guest room, only the unconscious Third Miss of Bai Family is left."


    "Did you leave any evidence in the room?"


    "I never thought that the carefree fragrance Second Miss gave me was actually so good. The smell was so light that it was hard to detect, and after a while, the people in the room all fell."


    Feng Jingyang got up and said: "Very good, lead the way."


    "But ¡­" The gray-robed man frowned.


    Feng Jingyang raised his chin. "What''s wrong?"


    The man thought for a moment, then bowed again: "Please forgive this humble one for meddling in other people''s business. It''s just that this humble one feels that it''s just the two Bai Family sisters trying to vent their anger, why must we throw Your Highness in? Wouldn''t it be fine to just find a random wild man? "


    Feng Jingyang said as a smile rose on his face, "This is the backyard of the house of the Marquis and our security is always strict. If it wasn''t for our identities being special, I''m afraid we wouldn''t have been able to get in so easily. If you really bring in a wild man, wouldn''t you be the one to believe that the little girl was framed? "


    The man nodded: "Your Highness is right, but, if Your Highness is like this, won''t you lose the support of your Mansion of Gaochang Marquis?"


    Feng Jingyang was obviously not willing to hear the two words "Gaochang Marquis". He waved his hands in annoyance.


    "Do you think that if This Highness marries Zheng Yan, you''ll get the support of that old fart in the future? Heh, when had he ever placed this prince in his eyes! I''m afraid that in the future, This Highness will not be able to decide for himself in the entire imperial palace! "


    "In the future, we can eradicate this calamity. Now that we have the support of Mansion of Gaochang Marquis, it would be more beneficial for His Highness. " The man tried his best to persuade his.


    Feng Jingyang smiled lightly, and said disapprovingly: "How can this prince not know about it? It''s just that that jealous woman, her heart is already with me, you can watch. Even if this happens, Zheng Yan will still cry and not marry anyone but me, just in time to make that old man restrain herself in front of me, your highness. In this way, not only can we accept the love of General Mansion and take Bai Zheng as our concubine, we can also ruin the old man''s spirit and kill three birds with one stone. Why not? "


    The grey robed man was startled and then suddenly said: "Your Highness has a foresight."


    Feng Jingyang nodded, then remembered something and asked: "Then what about the Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin?"


    A little girl walked up and handed over the hairpin with both hands.


    Feng Jingyang received the hairpin, laughed coldly and walked out.


    A light fragrance permeated the guest room in the manor as the temperature of the fire distorted the air in the room. The faint shadows of people could be seen flickering on the bed behind the curtains.


    Feng Jingyang slowly walked forward and parted the curtain, only to see a woman in white clothes lying on the bed. The woman''s head was buried under the soft bedding, her black hair hanging down her back, her hair tied up in a round bun.


    The woman was still half asleep. She kept moving her body from time to time. Because of her movement, her white and soft hand was exposed, which made people''s imagination run wild.


    Feng Jingyang gently inserted the hairpin into the woman''s bun, and smiled after hearing the footsteps that gradually approached from outside.


    "Did you really see Your Highness enter this guest room after changing his clothes?" Zheng Yan asked as she walked hurriedly. It was obviously spring, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead.


    The girl lowered her head and replied in a low voice, "Miss, I have seen it."


    "I clearly specially arranged a room for him. Why would he suddenly come here?" Zheng Yan frowned, and quickened her pace.


    "Maybe it''s a cousin who suddenly wants to walk around to relax?" Bai Di''s voice got softer and softer as he spoke. Seeing that Zheng Yan''s expression was too bad, he finally shuddered and watched Zheng Yan''s expression from the side.


    "I''m afraid they''re not here to meet some slut!" Zheng Yan snorted, she walked to the door and pushed at the door, only to realize that it had already been locked from the inside.


    Zheng Yan immediately became angry and used more strength to push open the door. As she pushed open the door, she shouted, "Feng Jingyang, get out here right now! What are you doing in there that''s so shameful? Quickly get out! " Unable to push it away, she kicked it a few more times.


    Bai Di hid the smile at the corner of her mouth, acting as if she was at a loss of what to do, and advised Zheng Yan: "Calm down Miss Zheng, maybe cousin has already left. It must be that girl. "


    "Misunderstanding what?!" Zheng Yan kicked the door as she said sternly, "Do all of you take my Mansion of Gaochang Marquis people to be blind? Doing this kind of thing in my house in broad daylight!"


    "Creak!" The door to the room next door opened.


    Zheng Yan looked towards the source of the voice.


    The little girl, Zhuling, who was beside Bai Zheng, rubbed her temples that were still faintly hurting, half squinting her eyes as she walked out, and muttered to them: "Who is it, who''s the one who''s making such a ruckus."


    "Why are you here? Where''s Bai Zheng! " Zheng Yan suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart.


    Zhuling regained her senses and looked outside, only to realize that she had appeared outside the guest room door at some point in time.


    Remembering the scene before she fainted, she looked at the tightly shut door of the guest room and her heart sank. She rushed to the door and started patting it hard.


    "Miss! "Miss, are you inside!?"


    Zheng Yan''s head rumbled.


    Previously, the girl only said that she saw Feng Jingyang entering the guest room, but did not say that any lady was also inside. Although Zheng Yan scolded him as someone who knew his place, from the bottom of his heart, Zheng Yan did not think that Feng Jingyang would do such a thing in the Marquis Mansion.


    But now ¡­


    "What did you say, Zheng is inside? Don''t speak nonsense! How could you be outside when Zheng was inside? " Bai Di had been staring at Zheng Yan, and seeing Zheng Yan standing there stunned as if she was struck by lightning, she simply went forward and questioned Zhuling.


    Zhuling only thought that before she fainted, Bai Zheng was also in the guest room, and she did not hear Zheng Yan''s previous clamor. At this moment, she only thought that Bai Zheng had met with misfortune, and said anxiously: "This servant doesn''t know either, this servant was originally fine with changing the Miss''s clothes, but then I suddenly fainted ¡­"


    "Fainted? Could it be that you don''t know about the two of them as well? " Bai Di said as she glanced at Zheng Yan.


    "Hahaha ¡­" Zheng Yan suddenly threw her head back and laughed, then said: "You slut, you dare to seduce my Zheng Yan in public in my house, do you really think that you can bully no one else in my house!"

 C56

    "Yan, what''s wrong?" Just then, Gaochang Marquis and the rest hurried over.


    Bai Zheng had not returned for a long time, which caused Feng Jingye, Bai Yinan and the Madame Lin to worry.


    Everyone moved hurriedly, only Feng Jingxuan who was watching the show walked at a leisurely pace, with a slight smile on his lips.


    "Daddy, get someone to kick the door open! I''m going to tear off that slut! " Zheng Yan said loudly, her face ashen.


    Gaochang Marquis asked out of confusion, "Yan, what are you saying? Where did this coquettish hoof come from? "


    However, Zhuling had already completely reacted, she finally understood what scheme Bai Di and Su Muxiao had come up with.


    She suddenly covered her mouth!


    What did she just say? He actually said his young mistress was inside? Wouldn''t he be helping an outsider splash dirty water on the little miss?!


    Zhuling''s face paled, and for a moment, sshe did not know what to do. In a moment of desperation, he decided to stop the door and said: "This servant was wrong! Miss Zheng, my family''s young miss is not inside, this servant has made a mistake! "


    Seeing that, Bai Yinan and Madame Lin looked at each other. Bai Yinan frowned: Zhuling, what are you saying?


    Bai Di sighed softly, "Zhuling, you can be considered a loyal servant, but now that the marriage between cousin and Miss Zheng has been decided, we cannot allow Zheng to repeat his mistakes."


    Bai Di''s words were like a steel needle poking into Zheng Yan''s heart, causing him to become anxious and angry, she fiercely pushed Zhuling away and spoke to the guards behind Gaochang Marquis: "Kick open the door for me!"


    "Yes sir!" The guard stepped forward and kicked the door open.


    Zheng Yan picked up her skirt and walked in with overflowing killing intent.


    Bai Di was almost unable to control her jubilant mood. She took a deep breath, strove to suppress the excitement in her heart, and followed along.


    Because of this clamor, the backyard was surrounded by many people, and even Feng Jingyi and the rest who were supposed to be in the front courtyard searching for Ming Zhu had heard the news and rushed over.


    Everyone who was able to enter had already entered. Those who were unable to squeeze in had their heads peeped out from the door as they scrambled to watch.


    The moment the door was opened, a glimmer of light flashed across Feng Jingyang''s eyes. He quickly helped the lady lying on the bed and hugged her tightly.


    All of this was witnessed by the people who had opened the curtains and entered the room.


    "Hiss ¡ª"


    Zheng Yan gasped.


    On the wooden bed in the Marquis Mansion''s guest room, a young man in a lavender embroidered robe was sitting on the edge of the bed. In his arms was a young girl in the prime of her youth, wearing only inner clothes.


    The color of the hairpin and the young man''s brocade robe were just like a pair of beautiful girls.


    Seeing the hairpin, Zheng Yan''s eyes instantly became bloodshot.


    Her ears buzzed and a few voices seemed to surge out from the din:


    "Cousin secretly begged me to pick out some jewelry for him. That Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin really made Di jealous!"


    "Just you wait, Miss Zheng, please bring the hairpin over to you."


    "Master Hou does not understand Third Miss''s temperament, and even more so does not know his uniqueness. I''m afraid that Third Miss would rather find someone with the same thoughts as you!"


    "..."


    "Cousin, what are you all doing!" Bai Di who was at the side cried out in alarm, as she frantically covered her eyes and shouted.


    "How dare you!" Feng Jingye was startled for a moment, and then shouted angrily, "This is the marquis'' residence, not the Smoky Willow Lane that you frequently visit.


    Gaochang Marquis was so angry that his hands were shaking.


    Feng Jingyang tightly embraced the woman in his embrace, and said with an expression that said "Since you all know about it today, I have nothing else to say, the two of us are compatible, Master Hou, Miss Zheng, please grant me that wish."


    "Meet what!" You and this slut? "In your dreams!" Zheng Yan was excited, her voice was sharp and filled with 70% resentment and 30% mournfulness, making people''s hearts tremble uncontrollably.


    "Yan, even though I''m engaged to you, I have something else in my heart. "I know that her identity is incomparable to yours. If you can accept it, I am still willing to accept you as my wife and take her as my concubine ¡­"


    Before Feng Jingyang even finished speaking, the Eldest Princess Pingyang''s cold voice resounded: "Take a concubine before taking a wife? What do you think I, Yan, am! "


    Zheng Yan suddenly thought of something and asked: "Concubine? "Could it be that you guys have already ¡­"


    Feng Jingyang looked at Zheng Yan, and with a bashful look, he nodded and said: "That''s right, we are already husband and wife, I have to be responsible for her."


    Boom ¡ª ¡ª


    Everyone in the room burst into an uproar.


    Feng Jingye opened his eyes wide in disbelief. However, Feng Jingyi just frowned, he just couldn''t believe that Bai Zheng and Feng Jingyang were having an affair.


    Madame Lin was on the verge of collapse, she was forced to retreat in Bai Yinan''s embrace, Bai Yinan said angrily with a livid face: "Don''t speak nonsense Your Highness! How could you so casually slander your daughter''s chastity? "


    "Cousin, why would you do such a thing when you were always so self-conscious? You... Could it be that you have been infected with bewitching poison? " Although Bai Di made sense, she still carried a twisted smile that she could not control due to her excitement.


    Finally able to make Bai Zheng, that despicable and overbearing person, lose her reputation!


    "That''s right, fourth brother, don''t fall for those fox-like women." Feng Jingxuan continued.


    Feng Jingyang did not answer, he only hugged the lady in his arms tighter. The lady''s face was buried in Feng Jingyang''s embrace, as though she was afraid to look down on him.


    When Zheng Yan saw this scene, flames jumped in her eyes.


    "What if I don''t agree?"


    She gritted her teeth and these words came out.


    "Then break off the engagement. "No matter what, I am going to ¡­" Before Feng Jingyang even finished his sentence, the girl in his arms seemed to have been woken up by the continuous noise, and slowly raised her head.


    Feng Jingyang''s gaze followed her movements and landed on her face.


    That face had a wide forehead and long, narrow eyebrows. Surprisingly, it was ¡­


    Su Muxiao!


    However, when she heard the words "marriage annulment", Zheng Yan was unable to control herself and she quickly walked forward, grabbed the woman in Feng Jingyang''s embrace, and ruthlessly threw him a slap.


    Su Muxiao, who was still a little dizzy, was woken up by the sudden slap. She subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth and discovered that there was blood seeping out.


    Su Muxiao screamed and raised his head: "You dare hit me?!"


    At this time, everyone could clearly see the woman''s face.


    How could it be Su Muxiao!


    Bai Di was stunned, she felt as though she was struck by lightning and went from her feet to the top of her head.


    Zheng Yan was about to speak, but she was instantly stunned when she saw that the other party was Su Muxiao. Previously, when she was too angry, she didn''t see the other party''s face clearly, and had always thought that the other party was Bai Zheng.


    Never would he have thought that it would actually be Su Muxiao!


    The person who said he would make her feel at ease and wait for Feng Jingyang to deliver the hairpin to her!


    But at this moment, the Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin, which "made Bai Di''s eyes go red with envy", was impressively worn on Su Muxiao''s bun.


    Under his rage, Zheng Yan''s mind became clearer and clearer, she had finally understood it all!


    "Wow, so you''ve been playing with me all this time!"

 C57

    In her eyes, everything that Bai Di and Bai Di did, in order to show that they were having an adulterous relationship, was now all a cover up.


    These people''s words were vividly spoken, it really made her think that Bai Zheng was the one who seduced Feng Jingyang.


    So it was just playing with her!


    Zheng Yan was so angry that she attacked her heart, she simply unleashed all her anger onto Su Muxiao, and slapped her a few more times: "Despicable and forceful, it was all I did! If you have the guts to seduce men, do you have the guts to accept my slap! "


    Bai Di opened her eyes wide and looked at Feng Jingyang.


    How could it be Su Muxiao?


    He should have been beaten up by Zheng Yan, and the person who should have lost his reputation should have been Bai Zheng! Where did she go?


    "..."


    "I thank the Marquis for his help, otherwise I would have become that Feng Jingyang''s concubine." Bai Zheng finished flipping through the shelves in Gaochang Marquis''s study and sat down to rest.


    Feng Linyuan turned around and revealed a pair of eyes that were as clear as water. The unmasked half of his face carried a gentle smile, and he said with a slight smile, "No need to be courteous, this duke''s feelings for the Miss Bai are deep. Naturally, I cannot bear to have the Miss Bai become someone else''s concubine."


    Bai Zheng immediately rolled her eyes. "Master Hou is so sincere, Bai Zheng truly respects you to the extreme."


    Feng Jingyang''s knockout drug was almost colorless and odorless, by the time Bai Zheng realised it, she had already inhaled some of it, and was almost unconscious.


    Fortunately she bit her finger on the spot, using the pain to keep herself awake. She immediately held her breath, covered her nose and mouth, and after Feng Jingyang''s men came in to carry him away, she ran to the window and opened it to take a deep breath.


    At that time, the door was already locked from the outside, and she would not be unable to escape with her lightness skills. She was just about to wait by the window for Feng Jingyang to come in and fight a battle of wits and courage.


    Feng Linyuan suddenly dropped from the sky.


    "You said that you were looking for Bone-penetrating Herb in the guest room? Did you really not see anything that you shouldn''t have? " Bai Zheng suddenly asked.


    Feng Linyuan pursed his lips, "Don''t worry, this marquis did not see Miss Bai change his clothes."


    "Don''t talk nonsense!" A captivating red color surfaced on Bai Zheng''s face.


    However, she had already thought that Feng Linyuan was just teasing her, so she said with certainty: "Master Hou, don''t tease me. Although Master Hou doesn''t know where the Bone-penetrating Herb is hiding, but a guest room that is full of people is definitely not something that Master Hou would go and search. "I think Master Hou must have followed in after seeing someone secretly putting knockout drugs outside the guest room."


    Feng Linyuan did not deny it, he had set his eyes on the backyard from the very beginning. Since Soong Yiqing was in the front courtyard and had come many times without any results, it was very likely that the Bone-penetrating Herb was hiding in the back courtyard of the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis.


    Thus, from the moment he searched for Ming Zhu, he had thought of a way to get rid of Feng Jingyi, so that he could search for Bone-penetrating Herb s in every corner of the backyard.


    This led to the rescue of Bai Zheng, and even helped her knock Su Muxiao out for him.


    It was just that what Feng Linyuan did not say was, he did not come here because he had bumped into Feng Jingyang. How could there be so many coincidences in the world?


    He had sent people to keep an eye on Bai Zheng, and when he found out that she had entered, he sent people to wait for Bai Zheng outside the guest room, so that he could bring her to find the Bone-penetrating Herb.


    After all, if something were to happen when they were moving in the backyard, with the protection of the current "heroine" Bai Zheng, it would be easy to explain.


    "Master Hou, the backyard is about to be searched by you." Seeing that Feng Linyuan stopped looking for it, and obviously did not gain anything, Bai Zheng asked.


    Feng Linyuan nodded. From last night to today, the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis had continuously sent people over, and seemed to be searching every inch of the land within the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. Even the heavily guarded backyard had barely been able to avoid the guards a few times to enter.


    Today, Feng Linyuan had even personally gone to look for the bedroom of the Gaochang Marquis, the marquis'' ancestral hall, and even the Wife of Departed Marquis''s old residence.


    "Searching aimlessly like this isn''t a solution either." Bai Zheng frowned as she thought about it.


    Ever since she had been saved by Feng Linyuan, she accompanied him and searched through many places. Yet, they had all failed to reap any rewards.


    Feng Linyuan nodded and said, "This marquis originally thought that since this Bone-penetrating Herb was requested by the Gaochang Marquis for its mother, it must be placed in some place related to the Wife of Departed Marquis. However, after rummaging through the Wife of Departed Marquis''s old residence and ancestral hall, we still did not find anything. "


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes, "Then is there anything else within the house of the Marquis that we don''t know about that is related to the Wife of Departed Marquis?"


    After searching through these few places with Feng Linyuan, Bai Zheng had a clearer understanding of Feng Linyuan''s abilities. It could be said that nothing could escape his eyes.


    In those places, since he said that there were no Bone-penetrating Herb, there must not be any.


    which meant that the Bone-penetrating Herb was still in a place they had never been before.


    "I have also sent people to inquire about the affairs of the Wife of Departed Marquis. Wife of Departed Marquis grew up with the previous Marquis, and their relationship was deep. When they reached the age of twenty, they would be married according to their engagement, and it was a beautiful story within the Yongding City at that time. It''s a pity that the heavens are jealous. When Wife of Departed Marquis was in the process of childbirth, the previous Marquis suddenly fell ill and died, leaving the Wife of Departed Marquis orphans and widows, relying on each other for survival. "


    "Wife of Departed Marquis has been a widow for so many years, she is indeed a poor man." Bai Zheng sighed.


    "If not for the discovery of the Gaochang Marquis, I''m afraid that the Wife of Departed Marquis would have followed me back then. Afterwards, Wife of Departed Marquis''s mother had also planned for her to remarry, but she was rejected by Wife of Departed Marquis. "


    Bai Zheng muttered to himself, "When Gaochang Marquis was young, he could still accompany us day by day, but when he grew up, he went to war on the battlefield for many years. How did Wife of Departed Marquis spend those days?"


    Feng Linyuan frowned, "If a loved one goes, it is naturally easy to miss them." He suddenly thought of something and raised his head. "Could it be ¡­"


    Bai Zheng also thought of this at the same time, and nodded: "Right now, send someone to investigate, is there still time to find out where the Wife of Departed Marquis and the previous Marquis''s favorite guest garden or old residence is?"


    Feng Linyuan had already stood up and walked to the door of the study, "I know where it is."


    "Who''s here?"


    Just as Feng Linyuan was about to leave, a voice came out from outside.


    Bai Zheng was so scared that she was grabbed by the fast Feng Linyuan and hid behind the bookshelf.


    The door to the study was opened. Bai Zheng looked through the gaps between the bookshelves and saw a man who looked like the commander of the guards entering the study. He took out a long sword from his waist and carefully looked around.


    The man''s gaze quickly locked onto the few bookshelves in the small study room.


    She saw the man holding the sword coming closer and closer to them. Bai Zheng was so frightened that she immediately tried to shrink back. However, she couldn''t care about anything else as she pulled Feng Linyuan closer to her side.


    With regards to this man who was searching, Feng Linyuan naturally did not put him in his eyes.


    Now that he was getting closer, Feng Linyuan tightly protected Bai Zheng, his hand was already holding onto a handful of knockout medicine, waiting for the man to walk in front of them, and sprinkled the powder on his face.


    The man''s footsteps were light, but were like heavy stones that struck at Bai Zheng''s heart.


    Feng Linyuan stared intently ahead, his hand slowly raised.


    Beside the bookshelf, the black soles of the guards'' feet were exposed.

 C58

    Feng Linyuan raised his hand...


    He heard flustered footsteps coming from outside.


    "Not good, not good!"


    The man immediately turned around and walked out of the study room. "What happened?"


    "Commander Mo, you''re here ah, something has happened to the little miss!"


    "Miss, did something happen?" The voice of the man known as "Commander Mo" suddenly rose. It was obvious that he was very nervous, he didn''t bother with the study, and ran away with the messenger.


    Only when the sound outside the door completely disappeared did Bai Zheng let out a long sigh of relief.


    At this moment, in the narrow space, the two people next to each other suddenly felt a little awkward.


    Just now, when Bai Zheng pulled at him in panic, it was as if they were embracing each other. Bai Zheng''s entire body was already in Feng Linyuan''s embrace.


    Feng Linyuan turned his head, and his chin just happened to be on Bai Zheng''s head. At the tip of his nose, he could smell a faint fragrance coming from the woman''s hair.


    Feng Linyuan''s heart thumped twice.


    Bai Zheng awkwardly turned her face away and pushed Feng Linyuan away, stuttering: "Zheng Yan, Zheng Yan must have already found out about Feng Jingyang''s situation, there''s not much time left, let''s quickly go look for him."


    Then, without even looking at him, she ran out.


    Looking at Bai Zheng''s panicked back figure, Feng Linyuan faintly smiled, and a few more starlight gentleness appeared in his normally deep eyes.


    At this moment, the manor was no longer as crowded as the servants and maids from before. There were no longer any signs of people, and it was extremely quiet.


    "It seems like Zheng Yan has made a big deal out of this, my cousin really did not disappoint me." Bai Zheng sighed when she saw that she did not bump into anyone along the way.


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "This older cousin of yours is indeed rare."


    Bai Zheng looked at him with ridicule: "If Master Hou likes her, then marry her, and help me get rid of the harm, right?"


    Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows, glanced at Bai Zheng, and laughed: "Third Miss knows, this marquis'' heart is only on you."


    "Don''t," Bai Zheng curled her lips, "How could I be as beautiful as my cousin? There''s no need for you to put your heart at ease with me."


    "This marquis likes unsightly things." Feng Linyuan said with a serious face.


    "What do you mean!" Bai Zheng raged again.


    "We''re here." Feng Linyuan suddenly raised his head, his chin pointing forward.


    Bai Zheng calmed her emotions and looked over to where Feng Linyuan was looking at. She saw a tall and fake mountain, and she could see a corner of the lake water beside it.


    As she passed the rockery, her vision widened.


    It was actually not a small lake.


    The surface of the lake was as clear as jade. There was a layer of ice floating on top of the water, which was about to melt. The water was as clear as jade, and a layer of ice floating on top of it, which was about to melt.


    Bai Zheng looked over. In the center of the lake, there was a mansion surrounded by a white silk curtain. There were no corridors or bridges in the surroundings, and it was all standing alone on top of the green waves.


    "Let''s go over there ¡­" Bai Zheng subconsciously felt that this was the house she was looking for. While she was still thinking about how to get there, her body had lightened.


    Feng Linyuan embraced Bai Zheng''s waist, and with a tap of his foot, the shockwave shot up like a wild goose.


    By the time Bai Zheng had reacted, she was already in front of the house in the lake.


    "You didn''t scare the Miss Bai right?" Feng Linyuan asked gently.


    "No, no," Bai Zheng came back to reality and excitedly said, "It''s pretty fun, next time Master Hou is free, can you take me to fly a few laps more?"


    "¡­"


    Feng Linyuan turned and walked in.


    The house was not big, and the layout inside was very simple and crude.


    Upon stepping in, what faced the door was a red wooden square table, and on the wall behind the square table hung two portraits, one of the previous Marquis and the other was the Wife of Departed Marquis.


    There were rooms on either side of the house, and a small, open pavilion at the back.


    Feng Linyuan and Bai Zheng looked at each other and split up, each entering a different room.


    Bai Zheng rummaged through seriously once: by the head of the bed, under the bed, and in the wooden cabinet. But she didn''t find anything.


    Feng Linyuan walked in and asked: "How is it?"


    "Only the ground has not been searched. There are no other places." Bai Zheng explained simply.


    Feng Linyuan glanced at the room and squatted down. He formed a hook with his index finger and started to carefully tap the green bricks on the ground. Not long after, he stopped in front of a normal color green brick, but the sound of him knocking on it was even more ethereal.


    Bai Zheng became suspicious and knelt down to the ground to stare at the brick as well.


    Feng Linyuan''s finger swept across every corner of the green brick, and finally stopped at a corner after pressing a circle.


    "Get out of the way. Be careful of the things inside." Feng Linyuan said to her.


    Bai Zheng knew that she did not have the ability to protect herself in front of the mechanism, so after hearing what was said, she did not refuse and quickly retreated to the side.


    Only then did Feng Linyuan press his strength down, causing the green brick to make a "thump" sound as it tilted to the side.


    He saw a small square hole in the wall, and inside the hole was a wooden box.


    Bai Zheng was surprised: "Bone-penetrating Herb?"


    Feng Linyuan''s eyes also revealed a trace of hope. He looked at the lock on the wooden box, then inspected his surroundings.


    He skillfully inserted the needle into the keyhole of the wooden box and fiddled with it for a moment. Then he heard the lock click open.


    "I didn''t think that the duke would be so adept at such things!" Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw Feng Linyuan''s fluid actions of unlocking the locks.


    "This marquis fought with his father when I was young, it''s hard to avoid him getting used to it." Feng Linyuan smiled slightly.


    Bai Zheng looked at the gentle Feng Linyuan in front of him, and suddenly a beautiful young man appeared in his mind, riding a horse willfully and willfully under his father''s protection.


    "Miss Bai, move back a little." Feng Linyuan reminded.


    Bai Zheng retracted her train of thoughts, as she was about to open the box.


    After rummaging through the house at the center of the lake for a long time, they only found this hidden wooden box. It could be said to be their only hope at the moment.


    Bai Zheng stretched out her neck, and clearly saw Feng Linyuan''s hands lifting up the lid of the wooden box.


    The wooden box was opened. Inside, there was a stack of silk with black words written all over it. It was clearly a letter from his family.


    "This ¡­" Bai Zheng frowned.


    She didn''t give up and walked forward, rummaging through the box again and again. As expected, there was only the letter from home and nothing else.


    Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan looked at each other, and both could see deep disappointment and helplessness in the other''s eyes.


    A gust of cold wind blew into the house through the window in the early spring. Feng Linyuan could not help but cough, his body trembling violently from the cough.


    Seeing that Feng Linyuan was coughing and holding onto the box tightly, not letting it fall, Bai Zheng quickly took the box and placed it on the side of the bed, patting his back.


    "With such a severe cough, did you bring any medicine?" Bai Zheng asked anxiously.

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    Bai Zheng also knew that because of her body, Feng Linyuan should be extremely scared. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have dressed in such thick clothes every time she came out.


    However, today, they had to run around for such a long time in this cold spring for the sake of the Bone-penetrating Herb, so they were naturally prone to getting sick.


    Only when half of the face that was exposed was completely pale did Feng Linyuan finally recover.


    Seeing Bai Zheng''s clear eyes filled with worry, Feng Linyuan smiled guiltily. "This marquis is fine, I made Miss Bai worry."


    "Is the rumor true?" Bai Zheng ignored his apology and suddenly asked.


    Feng Linyuan''s gentle eyes met with Bai Zheng''s gaze. The two of them looked at each other for a while before Feng Linyuan nodded and said: "I do not look like someone who has lived a long life."


    The so called rumor naturally referred to the matter of Feng Linyuan who had been severely injured after the battle six years ago.


    In Bai Zheng''s heart, it was as if her heart had been ruthlessly squeezed by a hand.


    Ever since she saw this Dingyuan, although she had a frail body, but because his ability to deal with matters while together with others was much higher than normal, Bai Zheng had never put him and the rumor that she would not live past twenty-five years together.


    But today, he suddenly realized that this handsome man was only one step away from death.


    Bai Zheng felt an unspeakable discomfort in her heart.


    Feng Linyuan knew how the other party was feeling, and his deep eyes dimmed a little. He didn''t like the feeling of being pitied, which was why he had rarely been seen in public since he was injured.


    He was not the kind of person who could not accept his fate, but he never needed the senseless sympathy of the world.


    "If Miss Bai doesn''t want me to die young, why not just marry me and change my fate to one that will end in disaster?"


    Feng Linyuan''s mouth formed a smile, and changed the topic.


    Bai Zheng was caught off guard by these words, and glared: "Dream on!"


    "Pah!"


    Just as Bai Zheng was about to settle the score with him, the sound of a box falling to the ground suddenly came from behind him.


    He had been too anxious to place the box properly, so after a few shaky steps, it fell to the ground. The lid had not yet been closed, and letters of silk were blowing everywhere in the cold wind that blew in through the cracks in the windows.


    Seeing that, Bai Zheng immediately ran and chased after the letters that floated far away, Feng Linyuan also squatted down and picked up the letters that were scattered nearby.


    These letters were basically written by the Wife of Departed Marquis to the current Gaochang Marquis outside of the battlefield. They were obviously saved by the Gaochang Marquis using a special medicine and the words written on them were not damaged.


    "My son has already left the Yongding City for the battlefield for ten days. Mother is deeply worried, this battle is extremely dangerous, my son must not be careless, if necessary, my life will be saved. Mother was waiting at home for her son to come home early. Ding Gou Nian, C Yin month, C Chen day. "


    Seeing the piece of silk that he had just picked up, Feng Linyuan squinted his eyes.


    Wasn''t it the battle of Yancheng that had caused such a drastic change in his life? At that time, the Xiliang Xuanning King personally led 400,000 strong army to advance towards the east, and actually forced the old Marquis of Dingyuan to retreat step by step. Feng Linche immediately ordered the Gaochang Marquis to command 300,000 soldiers to rush to the Yancheng to support the battle.


    But to leave ten days ago? This departure time, how could it be completely different from the information he had obtained!


    For the first time, an intense and resentful look appeared in his usually calm eyes.


    In that battle, he had already found out that Feng Linche had taken action to eliminate the enemy because he feared that the master of the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis would be killed. Otherwise, with his father''s capabilities, how could he possibly die together with the one hundred thousand Changping Army s that even caused his Nanshu to tremble in fear?


    How many days and nights, how many times he resented the injustice of the heavens, resented his enemies. However, he continued to hold on to his heavily injured body, not daring to collapse for even a second.


    With no revenge for the death of his father, a hundred thousand heroic spirits had perished in vain.


    But he had been unconscious for too long after the battle of Yancheng, so when he woke up to investigate, too much evidence had already been annihilated.


    It was as if he''d blocked his path with this letter, and it shone with an unprecedented light.


    The Gaochang Marquis intentionally avoided everyone, and left the Yongding City half a month in advance. In other words, when they were fighting with the Xiliang, the Gaochang Marquis was most likely already at the Yancheng!


    "What''s wrong with this letter?"


    A pair of slender hands suddenly reached over, wanting to take away the piece of silk in his hands.


    Feng Linyuan regained his senses, but did not let go. Instead, he took the silk and folded it before placing it in his own sleeve.


    "Are you even interested in his letter of credence?" Seeing his actions, the corner of Bai Zheng''s mouth curled up slightly, as if he was smiling yet not smiling.


    Feng Linyuan''s gaze returned to its former gentleness as he replied. "Anything of value that is worth keeping."


    Seeing that Feng Linyuan did not want to explain anymore, Bai Zheng did not ask further. There were too many stories and secrets hidden on this man in front of her, and they were not things that she could uncover in one or two days.


    Bai Zheng knew that she was never a gossipy person. Since the other party was unwilling to say it, she pretended not to see it. She closed the wooden box and closed the lock again before placing the box back under the green brick.


    Now it seemed like there was no trace of the Bone-penetrating Herb in the house. Then, where did the Gaochang Marquis hide it?


    "Is there any other places related to the Wife of Departed Marquis in the Hou Mansion?" Bai Zheng asked.


    Feng Linyuan shook his head. Before he came here, he had already seen the layout of the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. Most of the places related to the previous Marquis were currently being used by the current Gaochang Marquis.


    This was the only place that had always been kept for the sake of Wife of Departed Marquis''s grief.


    "Did we find the loophole? Why don''t we look for more?" Bai Zheng pursed her lips, a trace of doubt appearing in her clear black and white eyes.


    For some reason, she subconsciously felt that the Bone-penetrating Herb should be hiding here. Not to mention the relationship between Gaochang Marquis and his son, who were mother and son, the relationship between Wife of Departed Marquis and the previous Marquis was also as heavy as a thousand kilograms.


    Compared to the ancestral hall, the Bone-penetrating Herb was much more likely to be here.


    Feng Linyuan agreed: "That''s fine too, go to the room I''ve searched before, I''ll be in this room, we can exchange pointers and look again."


    Bai Zheng walked out of the room quickly and started searching again.


    This time, she looked even more carefully and almost overturned the roof.


    However, there was nothing.


    Bai Zheng felt like her head was starting to swell. She couldn''t figure out what was wrong, and if she couldn''t find Bone-penetrating Herb s here, and needed to search through every room in the large Hou Mansion, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.


    But the medicine Uncle Zhu gave Feng Linyuan only lasted for three days, how would he make it in time!


    Bai Zheng''s beautiful eyebrows were twisted into a rope as she slowly walked out of the room.


    At this time, Feng Linyuan was already standing at the door, looking at the lake water in deep thought.


    "Have you looked for the small pavilion in the backyard?" Bai Zheng asked.


    "Yes." Feng Linyuan''s voice was light.


    Bai Zheng sighed, and indeed, that kind of pavilion that was filled with wind, if it was used to store Bone-penetrating Herb, could only mean that Gaochang Marquis''s heart was too big.


    "There''s nothing in either room. There''s only a wooden table and two portraits in the middle hall. Where else can you hide them?" Bai Zheng muttered to herself.


    When he said that, Feng Linyuan suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked at Bai Zheng.

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    Bai Zheng was shocked by his words. "What''s wrong with you?"


    Feng Linyuan did not care about her question, and turned into the house.


    Bai Zheng followed closely behind.


    After Feng Linyuan stepped into the hall, surprisingly, he did not walk into any of the rooms. Instead, he stayed behind on the red wooden table, staring at the two portraits on the wall.


    "There''s a problem with the drawing." Feng Linyuan muttered.


    "What problem?"


    "When I was searching for medicine in the clan''s ancestral hall, I saw a portrait of the Wife of Departed Marquis. It was exactly the same, except that there was a mole on the corner of this picture''s mouth."


    Bai Zheng looked at the portrait, and sure enough, she found a small red mole at the corner of Wife of Departed Marquis''s mouth.


    Bai Zheng had never been to the ancestral hall, so she naturally had not seen the picture of the Wife of Departed Marquis. But she could not help but exclaim, this Feng Linyuan, she is truly a photographic memory!


    Feng Linyuan flew forward as he tapped lightly on the red mole on the Wife of Departed Marquis''s portrait with his finger.


    Bai Zheng stared intently at her surroundings, preparing the mechanism that was about to jump out.


    Silence. Silence.


    There was no response from the room.


    Bai Zheng looked around in disbelief.


    "Look over there!" Feng Linyuan pointed to the door.


    Bai Zheng looked towards the direction of the voice and could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.


    A round box made of gilded metal had risen up from the lake in front of the house.


    Feng Linyuan rose into the air, the tip of his foot brushing past the surface of the water as he arrived at the center of the lake.


    Perhaps it was because the box was secretive enough and there was no padlock on the outside. Feng Linyuan carefully opened the lid made of pure gold. Inside, he saw a plant with leaves as thin as human bones.


    Who else could it be other than the Bone-penetrating Herb?


    Feng Linyuan took out a Bone-penetrating Herb, and also took out a medicinal herb that looked extremely similar to a Bone-penetrating Herb out of his bosom and placed it back inside the box.


    Bai Zheng watched from afar and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised upwards.


    And on the other side, Su Muxiao, who had been continuously slapped a few times by Zheng Yan, was in a difficult situation. Her face, which was originally white and soft, was now covered in red marks, and blood kept seeping out from the corners of her mouth.


    If it were not for the fact that Su Muxiao was useful enough, and that she could not be beaten to death by Zheng Yan just like that, Feng Jingxuan did not want to take this opportunity to come out and send people to stop Zheng Yan from becoming more and more ruthless.


    "Miss Zheng, little sister Xiao isn''t that kind of person. Who knows, maybe it''s just a misunderstanding? If you keep on fighting like this, it will be bad for your life. " Feng Jingxuan advised.


    Su Muxiao was after all, the daughter of a Second Rank Scholar, and her uncle was Bai Yizhang.


    In private, when Zheng Yan wanted to vent his anger, the Gaochang Marquis and the Eldest Princess Pingyang would turn a blind eye to it. However, in front of everyone''s eyes, if they really allowed Zheng Yan to kill them, it would not end well for them.


    Thinking up to here, Gaochang Marquis, who had recovered from his rage, walked forward to stop Zheng Yan, who was still shouting and cursing, and coldly said: "Miss Su truly makes people look at her in another light. Not only have I bewitched Your Highness to the point of breaking off the engagement with my Mansion of Gaochang Marquis, even Third Prince is repenting on behalf of her!"


    "Just now Third Prince was saying that the person in Your Highness''s embrace is a fox like woman, how did it suddenly seem like a misunderstanding? Is it going to be said that Your Highness seduced Miss Su, that Miss Su is completely innocent! " The Eldest Princess Pingyang chided.


    Feng Jingxuan frowned, a cold glint flashing past his eyes.


    Bai Di, who was at the side, was completely scared stiff. At this time, she no longer had the mood to watch the show, only a blank mind.


    After being slapped a few times, Su Muxiao seemed to have sobered up a little. She subconsciously looked around, only to discover that everyone was looking at her with a look of despise, the anger on their faces, as well as Zheng Yan''s expression as if she wanted to eat her up ¡­


    What happened? She clearly remembered that she was in the room preparing to take off her outer robe and wait for Yun Zhu to bring her clothes. For some reason, she fainted and when she woke up ¡­


    "Clothes!" Su Muxiao seemed to have thought of something. Lowering her head to look, she realized that she was only wearing a white inner garment, and looking at the eyes of the people around him, she instantly understood what was going on. Where are the clouds? Bring me my clothes! "


    Only then did Yun Zhu, who was hiding within the crowd and trembling, take her clothes and walked forward, and draped them over Su Muxiao''s body.


    "Now that I know it''s shameful, I thought Miss Su was really shameless." The corner of Feng Jingye''s mouth congealed into a cold smile.


    "It''s not like that! "It''s not me ¡­" Su Muxiao was startled, then suddenly reacted: "It''s Bai Zheng, all of it was Bai Zheng who was that despicable and forceful!" The one who was obviously being insulted right now should be that bitch Bai Zheng, why did she suddenly become him?


    Zhuling, who had squeezed in with great difficulty, had already recovered from the shock after seeing what had happened. Hearing Su Muxiao''s words, her eyebrows immediately slanted downwards.


    "Miss Biao did such shameful things, and she still wants to drag my Young Miss along! This servant is even more confused. Just why did you purposefully turn away from that big sister to lead the way for us?


    Although Bai Yinan doted on her niece, Su Muxiao, and had wanted to plead on her behalf, when he heard that she had framed her precious daughter without saying a word, he immediately became angry. He flung his sleeves and turned his face away, no longer looking at her.


    Su Muxiao choked, how should she explain it? Could it be that the reason the little girl took the lead away was to frame Bai Zheng?


    "No, no, I didn''t!" Su Muxiao kept shaking his head.


    What should she do? The damned Bai Zheng had gone somewhere, Zheng Yan and Mansion of Gaochang Marquis would definitely not let her off.


    Su Muxiao looked around, she had to remain calm. At that time, she was not the only one who made this plan, there was still someone who could save her, and there was even someone who could prove her innocence!


    After thinking about it, Su Muxiao struggled to pounce in front of Feng Jingyang: "Your Highness, quickly tell them, the person who has a relationship with you is not me, not me!"


    Feng Jingyang, who had been silent from the moment he saw Su Muxiao''s face, lowered his head. What was he supposed to say?


    Just now, he had hugged Su Muxiao and promised everyone that he wouldn''t marry her, so how could he change his mind? Could he not see the other party''s face in broad daylight?


    Isn''t that a huge joke!


    In any case, to him, no matter who he had a relationship with, it was no different. Su Muxiao was still a second stage Shang Shu Manor cultivator, she would definitely not be worse than the third stage assistant minister''s daughter, Bai Zheng.


    Feng Jingye made his decision, and his expression changed again and again. In the end, a painful expression emerged on his face, as if his beloved had abandoned him and betrayed him.


    Su Muxiao was terrified. Before Feng Jingyang could even speak, he hurriedly turned around and rushed in front of Bai Di like a lifesaver, tearfully saying, "Di, quickly tell everyone that it wasn''t me, but rather, I was wrongly accused!"

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    "Sister Xiao, quickly get up ¡­" Bai Di subconsciously wanted to help her up, but he heard a cold laugh from Zheng Yan.


    "What, you still want to join hands and play with me?" Su Muxiao, I have really underestimated you. I had thought that you were just a follower behind Bai Di, but who would have thought that you would still be quietly climbing onto Feng Jingyang''s bed! Bai Di, it was all for nothing that I treated you as my little sister. I would like to share anything good with you, but you were the one who helped your good cousin to share my husband! "


    "No, I didn''t ¡­" Bai Di shook her head.


    "You still have the face to say you didn''t? Bai Di, oh Bai Di, I have always praised you as being smart before, but I never thought that one day, all of your intelligence would be used on me! In order to prevent me from becoming suspicious, he even lured me to move the topic onto the Third Miss. Are you very smug? You purposely mentioned the Jade Magnolia Flower hairpin in front of me. Are you happy to see my face full of expectation? Are you proud to see me being played around by all of you? "


    Bai Di''s face turned pale white, she had never thought that under such anger, Zheng Yan would actually be able to understand everything that had happened, and when the person who was involved with Feng Jingyang turned into Su Muxiao, she would become an accomplice!


    "Di, quickly tell them, tell Miss Zheng that I did not, I really did not!" Su Muxiao was trembling from head to toe, it was a matter that concerned her reputation and her future.


    Bai Di looked at Su Muxiao, who was crying and looking at her with a face full of desire, as a cold ray of light shot out from her eyes.


    Just now when she went to help Su Muxiao, it was only because she was used to protecting her kind and cultured image in front of others, so she didn''t really care about Su Muxiao. Now that Zheng Yan had questioned her in such a way, who would still dare to speak up for her!


    Bai Di bent down, held onto the hand Su Muxiao was grabbing her skirt, and said gently: "Cousin, I really didn''t think that you would actually do such a thing with my cousin."


    Su Muxiao felt as if a plate of cold water had splashed on her head, causing her to feel extremely cold from head to toe.


    How could she have expected Bai Di to be so heartless, shattering all her hopes with just a few words, losing all her reputation and reputation. Now he wasn''t even going to help her relatives, what was she left with?


    "Cousin, just admit your mistake to Miss Zheng. "There''s no need to drag other people into this. The evidence is already conclusive, and there''s no point in talking about it now." Bai Di said with a deeper meaning.


    "The evidence is conclusive?" Su Muxiao screamed hysterically.


    It was obviously Bai Di! It was Bai Di who had told her that Bai Zheng had a crush on him in her heart, and that Feng Jingyang had also wanted to use this chance to get rid of the marriage between him and Zheng Yan.


    If not for Bai Di, she would have stayed home and meditated quietly at this moment.


    Su Muxiao''s eyes widened in disbelief. She pointed at Bai Di, her eyes turning blood-red.


    "So it''s you, you joined up with the Your Highness to frame me, and it was you who drugged me! Yes, you must have drugged me! "You''ve made me dizzy, you''re the one who ordered all of this!"


    Hearing that, everyone looked at Bai Di, but Bai Di''s expression was still incomparably shocked and innocent: "Cousin sister, I really don''t know what you''re talking about, ever since you and Zheng went in, I have accompanied you by your side the entire time. How can I drug you, and why should I frame you?"


    Of course, Zheng Yan knew that she had been by her side the entire time, so she couldn''t do anything. Furthermore, she had personally witnessed Su Muxiao hiding in Feng Jingyang''s embrace, as if she had been discovered secretly!


    Her expression did not change at all, but she looked at Su Muxiao and Bai Di coldly. She wanted to see what kind of tricks these two people were playing!


    Feng Jingxuan stood beside Bai Di, and when he looked at Su Muxiao, there was a trace of unspeakable craftiness, causing people''s hair to stand on end. opened his mouth slightly: "Sister Xiao, why are you blaming Miss Bai for doing such a good thing, why are you still not closing your mouth!"


    Su Muxiao hysterically replied, "It''s not me! It''s obviously Bai Di, you! You all helped her, helped her harm me! "


    "There are so many people surrounding us. What''s going on?" Just as Su Muxiao was about to tear off Bai Di''s face out of embarrassment and anger, a beautiful voice came from outside the house.


    Bai Di and Su Muxiao''s eyes were wide opened as they looked in the direction of the door in disbelief.


    An uncontrollable joy appeared on Zhuling''s face. She broke through the wall of people and squeezed out, only to see Bai Zheng holding onto Feng Linyuan''s arm with one hand, walking over with a limp.


    Zhuling ran forward excitedly and supported Bai Zheng: "Miss, what happened? Where did you run off to?


    "Silly girl, I was about to ask you something. Why didn''t you return when I told you to bring that cloak with you to find your cousin?" For the sake of running out to find you, I accidentally twisted my leg. If not for Dingyuan Marquis passing by, I might not even know when I would have been discovered. "


    Bai Zheng''s voice was gentle, and her tone carried a bit of rebuke. As she spoke, she held onto Zhuling''s hands that were supporting her, and gently patted her hands twice.


    Zhuling looked at Bai Zheng in a daze, seeing that Bai Zheng had a faint smile on her face, she suddenly woke up, and said: "This servant did not see any trace of Young Miss Biao in the room, I went out to look for her, and came back late. "It''s all my fault. I didn''t inform xiaojie beforehand, and it''s my fault that I injured xiaojie!"


    The master and servant duo sang the same tune, allowing the onlookers to clearly hear what had happened.


    "So Miss Su purposefully avoided the little girl who was leading the way for the sake of a reunion with Your Highness. That''s why she was unable to find anyone in the room when she sent people to send off Bai Yu''s cloak."


    In order to find the Miss Su, the little girl beside him had not returned for a long time. In the end, the little girl accidentally twisted her leg, causing her to think that the Third Miss of Bai Family was still in the guest room. That''s why we thought that the woman hiding in the guest room with the Your Highness was the Third Miss of Bai Family.


    "Miss Su is really cunning, she purposely went back to the guest room to meet with Your Highness. If not for Miss Zheng insisting on opening the door, I am afraid we would all have misunderstood him. "


    "That''s right, that''s right ¡­"


    Everyone started to discuss, and their gazes towards Su Muxiao revealed even more contempt.


    "No, no!" Su Muxiao shook her head repeatedly. Her eyes were wide open, and her voice was trembling as her voice contained incomparable hatred. I have clearly been in the chamber all along, and it''s all because of you. You two, master and servant, have come together to harm me! "


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, and followed the path that the crowd had opened up for her, and slowly walked in, supported by Zhuling.


    Feng Linyuan followed Bai Zheng into the guest room. Very naturally, he picked a chair and dusted off his bottom half of it and sat down.

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    The moment Bai Zheng stepped into the room, she saw Bai Yinan and the Madame Lin anxiously looking at her injured leg, they immediately smiled, then turned to look at Su Muxiao with a face full of shock: "Cousin sister ¡­ What was going on? Why didn''t you put on your clothes? What did you go to do with your clothes in such a messy state? "


    When these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter.


    Bai Zheng''s question did not seem to be on purpose, but it sounded extremely sarcastic. After all, what could a girl do that caused her clothes to be messed up?


    Su Muxiao raged: "You''re still pretending! If it wasn''t for you, how could I be lying here with my clothes all messed up! "


    "May I ask what the Miss Su is?" Feng Linyuan suddenly interrupted.


    Su Muxiao did not understand and asked: "Why are you asking about this?"


    Feng Linyuan''s lips curved up in a gentle smile: "I thought Miss Su is a dog, so I got the habit of biting whoever they caught."


    "You!" Seeing the crowd who were laughing even more insolently, Su Muxiao pointed at Bai Zheng in exasperation and said, "You fox * * * er, you really have a trick up your sleeve. This group of stinking men all helped you! It was clearly you who had an affair with Your Highness, and now that Your Highness is thinking about you, you want to frame me? Just what kind of bewitching soup did you give Your Highness! "


    At this time, Zhuling was already by her side, and she told Bai Zheng about how she caught Zheng Yan red-handed.


    A faint cold smile surfaced on Bai Zheng''s face, "So that''s how it is. Cousin sister, if you and Your Highness truly love each other, why wouldn''t you admit it? Your Highness was able to go against the entire Mansion of Gaochang Marquis for the sake of his loved one, but his cousin was actually going to slander his entire Your Highness for his own innocence.


    When she said those words, both Eldest Princess Pingyang and Gaochang Marquis had unfriendly expressions, Zheng Yan had an obvious killing intent on her face. Thinking back to how Feng Jingyang held Su Muxiao and threatened to take responsibility for everything to the end, Zheng Yan really wanted to chop Su Muxiao into pieces and feed him to the dogs.


    Everyone looked at Su Muxiao with even more contempt.


    Feng Jingye interjected coldly: "That''s right, Miss Su is really cruel. Fourth brother, you really made things difficult for me."


    Bai Di clenched her hands tightly inside her sleeves: "But Zheng, at that time, how did you happen to run out just like that?"


    As the mastermind, Bai Di naturally knew that things were not as simple as Bai Zheng had said, but she couldn''t figure out the reason behind the failure of the plan.


    Furthermore, she had pushed all the blame to Su Muxiao just now, and now that Bai Zheng had brought back her witness card, Bai Di was completely helpless to do anything to her.


    Bai Zheng smiled as she looked at Bai Di, a pair of clear and cold eyes glimmering like water waves: "I caused Second Elder Sister to worry, even Zheng wasn''t clear of the reason, at that time, why Cousin Sis was coincidentally not in the same room."


    As if in response to Bai Di''s question, Bai Zheng deliberately emphasized the words "so coincidentally", and continued to speak only after everyone had understood the meaning of the word "so".


    "Zheng was afraid that her cousin and Zhuling had already lost their way. She had originally wanted to go out and help Miss Zheng Yang find them, but who would have thought that she would miss their target before even finding them."


    Su Muxiao bit her lips, her long nails digging deep into the flesh of her palms as she forced herself to calm down.


    No one here would believe her words. No one would step forward to save her, and if she allowed the crime of seducing Feng Jingyang to become true, she would be completely done for!


    Not only was her reputation destroyed, her Mansion of Gaochang Marquis would never let her off either.


    No, she had to think of a way. She couldn''t sit still and wait for death!


    "Nonsense! Then the little girl who was leading the way can testify that you entered this guest room, and that I have always been in this room, so I wanted to meet the Your Highness in private. How is it that I wasn''t caught red-handed in this room, and was actually in this guest room! " Su Muxiao tried her best to organize her thoughts, and asked Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng smiled and said: "Zheng also wants to sigh, my cousin is truly meticulous. Since the girl that Eldest Princess had sent was the one leading the way, my cousin naturally wouldn''t dare to meet his lover in the room, but if I were to do it in broad daylight and deliberately lead Zheng away, leaving this room for you all, the result would be completely different. If not for the fact that Your Highness came over and accidentally called the little girl from the Hou clan over, and Miss Zheng insisted on knocking open the door, I am afraid that the people around here would have thought that Zheng had a secret meeting with some wild man! "


    "Nonsense! Since it''s my personal Your Highness and Your Highness is familiar with the topography of this place, why would he coincidentally bump into me along the way? It was clearly you who knocked me out, carried me to the guest room, and called the Your Highness to frame me! " Su Muxiao''s eyes kept rolling as he spoke sternly.


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly: "Since Cousin said that you were always in the room, then Zheng brought the little girl and carried you from the room to the guest room. Since that''s the case, then Zheng wanted to ask, there is a distance between the guest room and the guest room, so why is it that no one saw the two weak women carrying Cousin along the way? Could it be that the guards at the Hou clan were all fake? Or did Zheng have the ability to transcend the heavens, to be able to bribe the guards at the Hou clan that she has never seen before even if she did not step out of the door? "


    The Gaochang Marquis snorted, "This marquis is also very curious as to why Miss Su has such great ability to dare do such a despicable thing in my marquis'' residence. "It looks like the guards of my manor are all useless."


    The group of guards following behind Gaochang Marquis heard what was said and immediately knelt down. The leading man was the "Commander Mo" whom Bai Zheng had seen through the bookshelves in the study earlier.


    "Forty slabs." Gaochang Marquis was obviously venting his anger on him.


    She was on the verge of collapsing. She took a deep breath and did her best to suppress the panic in her heart: "Even if it wasn''t you who was able to, it was you who sent people to carry them. Or Your Highness.


    Bai Zheng looked coldly at the Su Muxiao who was about to collapse and said indifferently: "There are only four people that have come from my Bai Mansion, father, mother have always been in the front courtyard, and only Zhuling and I are left. As for Your Highness, Cousin Sister, my friendship with you is still not comparable. Why would Your Highness slander you for me? "


    "Because Miss Zheng is willful and willful, arrogant and despotic, Your Highness doesn''t even want to marry her! However, this marriage is not something that Your Highness can break away from as long as he wants, so I can only use the time when His Majesty is betrothed to you, to get rid of Miss Zheng! " Su Muxiao''s face was pale white, her fingers trembling uncontrollably.


    All she could think about was how to save herself. She had no time to worry about anything else. So he just spoke out everything that was beneficial to him.


    He didn''t care who he would offend after he said those words.


    Hearing that, Feng Jingyang''s eyes instantly released an extremely cold aura.


    "Cousin!" Bai Di''s heart did not feel good, her face darkened as she said in a stern voice, "Regarding the matter between you and my cousin, if you dare to do it, you will definitely take responsibility. It was you who said that you did not care deeply about your cousin''s relationship. Now that the matter has been exposed, there is no need to slander your cousin and the Miss Zheng just for personal reasons! "


    "You''re lying!" Su Muxiao did not expect that Bai Di would still want to step on her to such an extent; she wanted to completely ruin her reputation. " It''s obviously you guys, and it was clearly you guys who came together to harm me! "

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    "So Second Elder Sister knew about the matter between Your Highness and Cousin a long time ago." Bai Zheng said as she crossed her arms and added fuel to the fire.


    Bai Di''s face paled, and she subconsciously looked at Zheng Yan. Indeed, Zheng Yan''s eyes were cold, as if she was an accomplice.


    Su Muxiao was completely flustered, her gaze wandered around the crowd and suddenly landed on Bai Yinan''s body.


    ''s eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he threw himself at Bai Yinan''s feet, grabbed onto Bai Yinan''s clothes and cried, "Little uncle, little uncle is begging you to save Xiao''er! Xiao''er was wrongly accused, Xiao''er was not wronged! "


    Madame Lin looked at Su Muxiao in anger. This guy who had just splashed dirty water on her precious daughter actually still had the guts to beg for his help?


    Bai Yinan''s face was ashen. If Su Muxiao was saved by him, how could he be saved? Could it be that Bai Zheng was the one who harmed her?


    Su Muxiao was crying hysterically, trying her best to hold onto this last lifesaving straw.


    Bai Zheng watched on coldly from the sidelines without uttering a single word. Bai Di lowered her head and no longer dared to speak carelessly.


    Just as the situation was in a deadlock, Zheng Yan who was staring intently at Feng Jingyang broke free from the Gaochang Marquis''s restraints and slowly walked out. She came to Feng Jingyang''s front, his face calm, his eyes slightly red, as though he was filled with excitement.


    She looked down at Feng Jingyang and said: "Tell me, are you really going to annul the engagement with me for the sake of the Su Family''s despicable and oppressive reason?"


    Feng Jingyang lowered his head and did not speak.


    Zheng Yan''s finger, which was smeared with the beautiful Danque, tightly grabbed the side of her skirt. Her eyes were slightly red: "I want to hear from your own mouth, if you personally say it, I can grant your wish."


    Feng Jingyang frowned, a trace of panic flashing past his eyes. Raising his head, he looked at Zheng Yan, and said with a muffled voice: "If you can accept it, I can also take her as my concubine."


    "Alright." Zheng Yan promised without hesitation.


    "Yan!" Eldest Princess Pingyang shouted anxiously, but Zheng Yan did not seem to hear her. Gu Zi continued: "I can agree to let Su Muxiao be my concubine, but I have two requests."


    "Go ahead."


    "Firstly, she can only enter after me. Secondly, the birth mother of the first little Decedent in the Fourth Prince''s estate must be me." Zheng Yan enunciated each word slowly, her eyes unfathomably deep.


    This kind of Zheng Yan made Bai Zheng have a whole new level of respect for him.


    In the end, she was still the daughter of the Gaochang Marquis and her own daughter. After going through such a change, she seemed to have grown up immediately, and took the opportunity to negotiate with Feng Jingyang. Not only did she successfully suppress Su Muxiao, she even obtained the most benefits for herself.


    Su Muxiao suddenly became incomparably shocked, her entire body became a sieve as the clothes draped over her body fell off long ago. She did not bother seeking help from Bai Yinan anymore, as she sat in front of him and said disconsolately: "No! Miss Zheng, I don''t want to be a concubine! I didn''t seduce Your Highness, it''s all because of him ¡­ "


    "Is it all the Your Highness''s fault for seducing you? If you don''t want to be a concubine, don''t tell me you want to be one? " Zheng Yan clenched her teeth, the anger in her heart nearly burned her to ashes.


    This woman dared to seduce her man. She wanted to see how she would torture her in the future!


    Eldest Princess Pingyang said coldly: "Miss Su is probably going to catch a cold like this, why aren''t you helping her put on her clothes?" As he spoke, he raised his hand, and a few of the servants stepped forward and dragged Su Muxiao away.


    Su Muxiao''s voice slowly became unclear. Bai Zheng smiled. After today, the reputation of the Su Family''s Second Miss would be completely ruined.


    Following Su Muxiao''s departure, everyone''s faces regained their calm, but their hearts were filled with surging waves. Looking at Feng Jingyang''s expression, no matter how they looked at it, it was weird and even faintly revealed a look of contempt.


    Seeing the Gaochang Marquis and the Eldest Princess Pingyang so focused on Zheng Yan, it was obvious that they did not have time to care about others. As the crown prince, he could not allow outsiders to see the jokes of the imperial family, so Feng Jingye could only step forward and say it.


    "Young masters, have you all found the pearl yet? If you do not find it, there is still some time. If you plan on giving it up, you can go to the front yard and wait. "


    Everyone present naturally understood the meaning behind Feng Jingye''s words, and immediately replied: "We will go look, we will look." With that, he did not dare to stay any longer and left in a rush.


    Eldest Princess Pingyang walked in front of Zheng Yan and hugged her in pain. Gaochang Marquis had already calmed his heart down, his smile was normal as he arrived in front of Feng Jingye and Bai Zheng, he cupped his hands and said: "This marquis did not manage well, and destroyed Third Miss of Bai Family''s betrothal feast. I have something His Majesty had entrusted me to do, I hope that Your Highness and Third Miss will forgive me."


    Feng Jingye waved his hand. "Today''s matter was because of my fourth brother''s rudeness, and it has nothing to do with Mansion of Gaochang Marquis. Your Highness will definitely report the grievances that your daughter has suffered today to Royal Father and let him make the decision. "


    Feng Jingyang suddenly raised his head, and was about to speak, but just as he was about to leave, Zheng Yan turned back and shouted out, "Your Highness, you cannot!"


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrow, she glanced at Feng Jingyang from the corner of her eyes, and saw him secretly exhaling, and understood.


    This Feng Jingyang only dared to use her so unscrupulously because of his feelings for him.


    Zheng Yan''s face paled, but her expression was extremely resolute: "Since I have already made an agreement with the Your Highness, this matter can be considered as settled. Thank you for your good intentions, Your Highness. "


    Of course, Feng Jingye did not want to take advantage of this matter to see how he would treat Feng Jingyang, he only wanted to casually bring up Bai Di when he made his complaint, and attack Feng Jingxuan together. Now that he saw how determined Zheng Yan was, he could not help but frown.


    Seeing this, Zheng Yan could not help but look at her father for help.


    Gaochang Marquis knew about Zheng Yan''s personality and secretly sighed: "In the end, it''s still my daughter who is willful and willful. If this matter were to spread to Your Majesty, it would harm my daughter''s face, and if Noble Consort Zhao and my Prince are at odds because of this, it would be my daughter''s fault."


    Eldest Princess Pingyang continued: "His Majesty has been working too hard for national affairs all this time. If we were to trouble him with such a small matter, I''m afraid His Majesty would be annoyed."


    Hearing that Feng Linche would scold him for being incompetent, Feng Jingye''s body shivered, and after weighing the pros and cons, he quickly made his decision, "Aunt''s words are reasonable, let''s drop this matter. Fourth brother, you must treat this Miss Zheng well in the future, don''t waste this other person''s effort. "


    Feng Jingyang lowered his eyes, nodded, and also left.


    The room became silent for a moment, then Feng Linyuan suddenly stood up and brushed his clothes as he spoke.


    "This marquis has already safely delivered the Third Miss of Bai Family to you. "This marquis is thirsty, let''s go to the front yard to drink some tea and bid farewell." He then leisurely walked out of the room.


    Hearing this, Feng Jingye remembered Bai Zheng, who had sprain on her ankle, and immediately asked with a face full of concern: "Is Miss Bai''s leg serious? Would you like to call a doctor? "

 C64

    Bai Zheng smiled as she shook her head: "It''s not serious, I''ll be fine after going back to rest for two days, thank you for your concern Your Highness."


    Gaochang Marquis also stepped forward and said: "Since Miss Bai has already changed her clothes, let us return to the front yard together. I will also send someone to bring a doctor over to check on Miss Bai''s foot injuries."


    Under the Gaochang Marquis''s lead, everyone returned to the front courtyard. Although they were all smiling as they sat back down, their minds were completely different from before.


    This time, Bai Di quietly lowered her eyes, making it hard for anyone to see her expression. Feng Jingxuan and Feng Jingye on the other hand, had their own thoughts and only cared about drinking and drinking. The doctor sent by Mansion of Gaochang Marquis looked at Bai Zheng''s feet a few times and said that there were no major problems, so Madame Lin was relieved.


    Only when the sun gradually set in the west and the red glow of the sunset appeared in the horizon did some of the dejected young masters return one after another.


    "Third Miss, you really hid the pearls cleverly, we can''t find them no matter how hard we try." When Chen Yanzhi stepped into the courtyard, she did not forget to sigh.


    Feng Jingye''s face instantly became unsightly, the majority of his subordinates had returned, could it be that none of them had the chance to marry Bai Zheng?


    Feng Jingxuan smirked: "Second Elder Brother, looks like you''re right. Young Master Qin must be determined to win this time."


    Just as he finished speaking, a tall young man in white clothes walked in with his head hanging low. If it wasn''t Qin Si Ming, who else could it be?


    Feng Jingxuan''s face turned slightly pale.


    Feng Jingye laughed clearly: "It seems that Young Master Qin has disappointed this Third Younger Brother."


    As the sky darkened, all the young masters returned resentfully. Even Feng Jingyi had returned empty-handed.


    So many people, three pearls, yet they couldn''t even find a single one?


    Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan looked at each other.


    Bai Yinan also frowned. During today''s wedding banquet, Feng Linche had already given the order that no matter what, he would help Bai Zheng settle the engagement.


    As the war was tight, naturally, Bai Zheng''s marriage couldn''t be delayed any longer. In other words, no matter what, she had to choose a person to settle this matter today.


    Feng Linche was already quite courteous, almost all the single young masters of the rich and powerful families with Great Zhou were present, allowing Bai Zheng to choose freely. Who would have thought that these people, would not be able to answer Bai Zheng''s question?


    If it was simply based on the results of the previous competition, then Bai Zheng''s designated target would be ¡­ Feng Linyuan?


    Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan were silently cursing in their hearts, although they did not have any men to take Bai Zheng down, but seeing that the other party was sending men with such ghastly appearances, they could not help but sigh, feeling extremely fortunate.


    "Miss Bai, it looks like none of the young masters were able to find your hidden pearl, look ¡­" Gaochang Marquis said in consideration, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by a series of shouts, "Miss Bai! Miss Bai! "


    A beautiful figure rushed into the courtyard, right in front of Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng took a closer look and it was actually Soong Yiqing. He immediately opened his fan and fanned Bai Zheng with it: "Miss Bai, where did you hide the pearl? I have already dug three feet into the ground, and I was not able to find it. Look at how elegant and handsome I am. Why don''t you open the back door and whisper to me? "


    Everyone originally thought that Soong Yiqing had found Ming Zhu to run over here, but who would have thought that he was here to open the back door for them?


    "Young Master Soong, this is not something a gentleman should do." Feng Jingyi said with a smile.


    "The Fifth Prince is thin-skinned, but thin-skinned people can''t marry a wife." Soong Yiqing laughed until his teeth could no longer be seen.


    Bai Zheng glanced over, and smiled: "Young Master Soong is willing to marry me so sincerely?"


    "Naturally, I am also looking forward to marrying back to the Miss Bai and letting my Soong Family ¡­" As Soong Yiqing spoke till here, he forcefully swallowed down the words "my family property has multiplied" and changed his tone: "Give me face, and let me raise my head from the Soong Family too!"


    For some reason, when Feng Linyuan, who was sitting at the side drinking tea leisurely, heard what Soong Yiqing said, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He unconsciously pricked up his ears, wanting to hear Bai Zheng''s answer.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly as her eyes curved into crescent moons, "But if that''s the case, then wouldn''t my deeply cherished Dingyuan Marquis''s calamity be something that no one can solve?"


    Soong Yiqing''s face stiffened, he glanced at Feng Linyuan and said: "At that time, just find him a doctor."


    Bai Zheng did not mind the excitement of watching the show.


    "Brothers are like the limbs of centipedes, women are like clothes for the winter. Soong Yiqing patted his chest.


    Bai Zheng let out a pfft, and finally laughed out loud. This Soong Yiqing was really like the rumours that said, once he saw money open up, he could righteously poach someone in front of Feng Linyuan.


    Even though the three of them knew clearly in their hearts that the so called eight words were only Feng Linyuan''s joke, being stirred up like this by Soong Yiqing made Bai Zheng feel inexplicably happy.


    Bai Zheng looked at the smiling Soong Yiqing, and suddenly felt that marrying him was not bad. Moreover, Soong Yiqing was rather interesting. Marrying him, he could at least enjoy life everyday, right?


    With that thought in mind, Bai Zheng''s slender fingers slowly moved forward, her tender lips slightly parted, about to speak.


    Suddenly, a green tea cup hit his arm.


    Feng Linyuan squinted his eyes when he saw Bai Zheng''s actions, and a strange feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.


    Sour? Unreconciled?


    He only felt that from the moment Soong Yiqing ran over to Bai Zheng and said those words, he was already extremely annoyed.


    This was an emotion that he had never felt before. It was so unfamiliar, so unprepared.


    He did not know why he suddenly threw the teacup in his hand towards Bai Zheng. He only felt that the scene of Bai Zheng and Bai Zheng smiling at each other was extremely dazzling. If he didn''t do something, he might regret it for the rest of his life.


    Bai Zheng frowned, the teacup was obviously only there to stop her movements, it didn''t hurt her arm at all.


    She looked at Feng Linyuan with suspicion.


    "Young Master Soong, it''s time to disappoint you. This marquis has already found the pearl." Feng Linyuan''s eyes flickered with flames. He did not know what kind of smile it was, but it actually made his masked face look extremely demonic, and carried a faint sense of dominance.


    Bai Zheng opened her eyes wide.


    "How is this possible? Didn''t you always sit here? Other people might not be able to find it, but how can you find it so easily? " Feng Jingye had an expression of disbelief.


    Feng Jingxuan seemed to have thought of something as he said coldly: "Your Highness can understand Marquis Dingyuan''s feelings for Third Miss of Bai Family, but if you want to find a pearl and mix it up, Your Highness can advise you to rest this way. The Third Miss of Bai Family''s hidden pearls have special markings on them already, if the pearl Master Hou takes out does not have a mark on it, then it will not be good."

 C65

    Feng Jingyi did not speak, and looked straight at Feng Linyuan. For some reason, his intuition told him that Feng Linyuan was telling the truth.


    "I wonder how many pills Master Hou has found?" Qin Si Ming asked loudly.


    "Three pills." Feng Linyuan''s voice was calm, but it sounded very confident.


    "Really? Then why are you still looking on helplessly as I beg the Miss Bai to open the back door? If you tell me directly, I''ll go beg you to open the back door!" Soong Yiqing said unhappily.


    This strange brain circuit caused the originally stunned Bai Zheng to burst out laughing.


    "Miss Bai, even the Marquis has found Ming Zhu. I''m afraid I won''t have the chance to make you laugh in the future." Soong Yiqing said with a sullen face.


    Bai Zheng''s heart was also filled with astonishment. She thought that she had hidden those pearls extremely cleverly and cleverly, and would not easily find them.


    "Since the Marquis has found it, quickly show it to us!" Chen Yanzhi took the lead and shouted.


    He had also sent his men to help him out. Although he had run over to watch the show, his men hadn''t been idle the entire time. He had found nothing. Feng Linyuan had only spent a short amount of time to actually find three of them, how was this possible!


    "That''s right, master Hou, take it out quickly!"


    Everyone shouted.


    All the people present here weren''t digging around like Soong Yiqing, but they were returning empty-handed. If Feng Linyuan didn''t save Bai Zheng with all his time, he could just sit there and drink tea. How could he find him like this?


    Who would believe it!


    Seeing that Feng Linyuan was only staring at Bai Zheng, and his hands had not moved for a long time, Zhou Dynasty said with evil intentions: "Master Hou, you couldn''t possibly only speak fast enough, you can''t even take it out right!"


    Bai Zheng also looked at Feng Linyuan in ridicule. Did this guy really find a pearl?


    Feng Linyuan stood up, and walked towards Bai Zheng slowly with determination. His deep eyes were filled with stars, and the surrounding crowd had gathered. It was extremely lively, but in his eyes, he could only see Bai Zheng''s figure.


    It was as if in Feng Linyuan''s eyes, there was only one Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan in a daze. As the two got closer and closer, her four limbs became more stiff, and her face started to heat up.


    Feng Linyuan walked in front of her, and his gaze suddenly stopped at a leaf that was floating on top of Bai Zheng''s bun. It must have been because he was in too much of a hurry to leave that he didn''t notice. Luckily, there were leaves everywhere in the backyard, so no one would suspect anything.


    Feng Linyuan''s gaze became more gentle. He raised his hand and gently picked up the leaves on Bai Zheng''s head. Then, he carefully combed through the hair on her forehead.


    "Marquis Dingyuan, we asked you to bring out the pearl, not to have you tease the Miss Bai in front of us." Seeing Feng Linyuan''s actions, a cold glint flashed across Feng Jingye''s eyes.


    "Could it be that Marquis Dingyuan wants to kiss Miss Bai''s ass? Such a despicable person is truly the same as the Young Master Soong. He is indeed a good brother. " Feng Jingxuan sneered.


    "Third Elder Brother, Dingyuan Marquis isn''t that kind of person." Feng Jingyi could not help but ask.


    "Heh, then tell me what he''s doing ¡­" Feng Jingxuan''s words fell in midair, abruptly ending there.


    Seeming to be in response to Feng Jingxuan''s words, when Feng Linyuan pushed the messy hair to the sides of his ears, a small round object appeared in Feng Linyuan''s hand.


    "Ming Zhu!" One of the azure-dressed gongzi''s eyes lit up as he shouted.


    Everyone heard and looked at Feng Linyuan, and when they saw him, they were stunned.


    The pearl in Feng Linyuan''s hand, which was glowing with a warm white light, was exactly the pearl that they had been bitterly searching for.


    Feng Linyuan''s expression did not change, he took half a step back and increased the distance between him and Bai Zheng. Bai Zheng felt that the restrictions on her body had lessened, and just as she was about to heave a sigh of relief, she heard everyone shout once again: "Another one!"


    From the hem of Bai Zheng''s long skirt, she took out another pearl.


    Madame Lin slowly stood up, her entire body trembling.


    Two pearls, this meant that this Marquis Dingyuan in front of him was the husband that he had chosen for his precious daughter!


    Even though he was talented when he was young, his current appearance was completely disfigured, and he was suffering from a serious illness. He wouldn''t live past twenty-five years.


    He wouldn''t live past twenty-five!


    Although Madame Lin had admired the young marquis in front of him from the bottom of her heart during the poetry competition, she found it hard to accept the fate of him when she thought of it.


    "You can''t ¡­" Madame Lin was about to retort, but was stopped by Bai Yinan.


    "Look at Zheng''s attitude. If you don''t like it, Zheng will naturally reject it. If you like it, we can''t stop it either. " Bai Yinan said in a low voice.


    Madame Lin''s eyes reddened. "Master, we cannot let Zheng be a widow ¡­"


    Bai Yinan nodded solemnly. As a father, who would be willing to let their daughter be a widow?


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan, a circle of starlight seeming to merge into her black and white eyes.


    Yes, she did not hide the pearl in the courtyard, but rather put it on her body in a swagger. If those princes really cared about Bai Zheng, their gazes would carefully observe him and naturally discover him.


    If she, Bai Zheng wanted to marry, she had to marry someone who treated her sincerely, no?


    But unexpectedly, no one noticed, that it was only Feng Linyuan, who was that meticulous.


    Although they had fought side by side to find the Bone-penetrating Herb, when they had wholeheartedly pounced on the Bone-penetrating Herb''s body before, Bai Zheng herself hadn''t paid much attention to the details on Feng Linyuan''s body, so how could they have noticed that the other party didn''t have any hidden pearls on his body?


    There were already white patterns on top of Bai Zheng''s clothes, and with the pearl above the white pattern, if one didn''t look carefully, they wouldn''t see it at all.


    "This third one," Feng Linyuan''s deep eyes shone with a faint glimmer, his gaze stopped at Bai Zheng''s chest. With raised brows, he continued, "It''s inconvenient for me to do it myself.


    Bai Zheng''s face slightly flushed, but it was Zhuling who smiled as she walked forward and removed the pearl on Bai Zheng''s chest.


    Previously, when Zhuling was changing clothes, she already knew that Bai Zheng had hidden the pearl on her body. Seeing Feng Linyuan standing next to her, she felt that the two of them were standing opposite each other.


    "Miss, Master Hou seems to be sincere towards you. If Miss marries the Marquis, that would be a good marriage! "


    "Zhuling! "Don''t talk nonsense." Madame Lin could not help but scold.


    Hearing that, Feng Linyuan looked at Madame Lin, his deep eyes revealing no emotions.


    Bai Zheng naturally knew the reason for Madame Lin''s rejection. She looked at Feng Linyuan awkwardly and was about to say something, when she heard Eldest Princess Pingyang speaking with a smile.


    "Madame Bai, you still don''t know, the Dingyuan Marquis said that the calamity is not insurmountable, the fate of the Third Miss of Bai Family is special, it is compatible with the word ''Marquis'', it is the fate of the Marquis. If the Third Miss of Bai Family marries to the Dingyuan Marquis, the marquis'' calamity would be resolved and the lifespan would be extended. Madame Bai need not worry. "

 C66

    Bai Yinan and Madame Lin were shocked: "Really?!"


    "All of you here can testify." Eldest Princess Pingyang nodded.


    Both Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan had complex expressions on their faces. Their minds were completely immersed in how to change the situation.


    Bai Yinan was obviously a little skeptical that the so called "eight words coincide and hit lucky star", but the superstitious Madame Lin was smiling widely. Leaving aside the fact that he had a short life, Feng Linyuan was indeed a very good son-in-law.


    The most important thing was that he clearly had true feelings for his daughter. With just this, he was already far ahead of the other young masters.


    Gaochang Marquis carefully glanced at Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan. Ever since Feng Linche arranged for Bai Zheng to choose a wife for her wife, he had been attacked by these two princes from both sides. In the end, no matter which faction Bai Zheng married, he would still cause trouble.


    From the looks of it, letting this Feng Linyuan who suddenly appeared to marry Bai Zheng could be considered the best ending.


    He covered the sneer on his lips and added: "Dingyuan Marquis must have won the first place in all of today''s competitions, does everyone have any objections regarding the results of this competition?"


    The crowd looked at each other, unable to say a word.


    Not to mention anything else, just the three pearls that Bai Zheng was carrying on her body, which no one noticed, was her loss.


    Only Madame Lin nodded her head repeatedly. Her mother-in-law liked her son-in-law more as she looked at him.


    "So what if the result of the competition? What''s the use?" Amidst the silence, Feng Jingye, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke: "Royal Father also said so, in the end, it should be Miss Bai who nods his head. At least you still have to ask for Miss Bai''s opinion, no? "


    He did not believe that, Feng Linyuan and Bai Zheng had no relationship at all, at most, the two of them were like today, Feng Linyuan had casually saved Bai Zheng''s life, and if one were to speak of a relationship, how could it compare to his own fifth brother''s?


    They heard that Bai Zheng had even accepted a big chest of gold from Feng Jingyi.


    If he had accepted the gold, then in Bai Zheng''s heart, Feng Jingyi''s position would not even compare to Feng Linyuan''s, he would not believe it!


    At this time, Feng Linyuan was already back on the chair, his expression was light and indifferent, it was unknown if it was because he did not care, or because he knew what the result would be.


    Everyone looked at Bai Zheng, waiting for her reply. Some of the young masters even tidied up their appearance and tried to release their charisma towards Bai Zheng.


    Everyone knew that Bai Zheng''s next answer would be the final word of today''s wedding banquet.


    Who would this woman choose?


    Bai Zheng slowly scanned one round, her lips slightly parted: "It has been hard on you, Young Masters, to come today, Bai Zheng will first pay respects and thank you. Everyone had their own talents and talents, they were handsome and suave, with a graceful bearing, making it hard for Bai Zheng to make a decision. It''s just that Bai Zheng is just an ordinary girl, the thoughts in her heart are simple.


    "Miss Bai, feel free to speak." Feng Jingye said with a smile.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly: "I would like to ask Sir, do you have a concubine or a concubine in the mansion?"


    Everyone in the audience was stunned when they heard this. In this era, even though the influential families would not take in concubines without taking a wife, young masters in their teens all had several concubines in their rooms. When the first wife entered the sect, some of them might take on concubines.


    This was the first time that all of the Great Zhou men had tacitly agreed on this matter.


    Soong Yiqing looked at the expressions of the people and smiled: "Miss Bai''s question is cut short, we should ask which young noble is present, there is no room for girls in the residence."


    Bai Zheng nodded, looking at the crowd, she got his answer from their awkward expressions.


    Soong Yiqing, however, glanced at Feng Linyuan, and said with a smile. "As far as I know, there are no such disorderly women in the Dingyuan Marquis''s Palace."


    At this point, Soong Yiqing had naturally already seen through his good brother''s interest in Bai Zheng. However, when the two of them had stolen three thousand silver from him, their hearts ached for him. If they didn''t take advantage of this opportunity to get into his way, wouldn''t they have let down that white silver?


    Soong Yiqing thought for a while, then interrupted: "However, for someone like me, although I have it, I have never touched it before, can Miss Bai give me a chance?"


    Feng Linyuan didn''t speak, and only gouged him with his eyes. Soong Yiqing immediately laughed even more.


    Bai Zheng smiled lightly, "Of course. Only a Young Master Soong, Bai Zheng still wanted to ask, if he married Bai Zheng, how many concubines would he need? "


    "Three won''t be too few, and five won''t be too many. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?" Soong Yiqing pondered for a moment before replying.


    Bai Zheng nodded, then looked towards Feng Jingyi who was seated at the main seat and asked: "Where is His Highness?"


    Feng Jingyi blushed and lowered his head.


    "As a member of the royal family, Fifth Brother has the responsibility of spreading apart the branches and leaves. Naturally, the more concubines he has, the better it is." Feng Jingxuan had basically understood what Bai Zheng meant and asked coldly.


    Feng Jingye glared at Feng Jingxuan fiercely, but was unable to refute his words.


    Bai Zheng agreed and said: "Opening branches and scattering leaves is also a big matter. And the Dingyuan Marquis? "


    Feng Linyuan put down the teacup in his hand, his gaze sweeping across Bai Zheng''s face. Suddenly he laughed, and spoke with a gentle but firm tone: "Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, never has a concubine''s rule."


    The Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis had existed since the founding of the nation, and there were countless glorious achievements. There were also many women who fought to marry each other, and that was, there was only one marquis in the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, and no other concubines.


    Although this was also why the later generations were almost cut off when they came to Feng Linyuan''s side.


    A flash of surprise passed through Bai Zheng''s eyes, and right after, her cold eyes seemed to be filled with the light of flowing water. She immediately laughed and nodded: "Then in the future, I hope that Master Hou can give me some pointers."


    The meaning of those words ¡­


    Bai Zheng agreed to marry Feng Linyuan?


    Bai Yinan''s expression was complex, Madame Lin''s was pleased. The crowd below fell silent for a moment, then the Gaochang Marquis took the lead and said, "Congratulations Miss Bai, congratulations to Marquis Dingyuan, success is only a matter of time."


    Soong Yiqing curled his lips, and muttered: "This is truly a match made in heaven."


    Feng Jingyi stood up, and cupped his hands towards Feng Linyuan: "Congratulations Dingyuan Marquis!"


    Everyone began to congratulate him as soon as they heard his words. The whole yard became extremely lively.


    Feng Jingye''s face was cold. He had done so many preparations, used up everyone''s vein, yet he could not accept such a good talent like Bai Zheng?


    How could this work!?


    He slowly stood up and said in a clear voice, that voice was especially eye-catching amongst the blessings, causing everyone to be silent.


    "Miss Bai should still make the decision after careful consideration. The situation of Dingyuan Marquis is obvious to all. This was something that Divine Doctor Lian Feimu had personally said back then. The so called eight words in unison was merely the words spoken by the Marquis himself, if not, wouldn''t it implicate the happiness of Miss Bai for the rest of my life? "

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    Feng Jingxuan was also rare to be on the same side as him, and he continued: "Who knows if Master Hou ever met such an expert, or if he really was an expert or a scammer. Miss Bai might as well think about it a little more, and look for the Young Master who truly knows what he can rely on. "


    "Does Your Highness mean that this marquis was lying?" Feng Linyuan looked at Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan with a smile that was not really a smile.


    "Your Highness, you two are doing this for the sake of the Miss Bai. The Dingyuan Marquis must have at least brought out some evidence to prove that those eight words are true, right? Otherwise, why would we believe it! " Liu Zhixuan was reasonable.


    "That''s right, Miss Bai needs to be blessed for their entire life, Master Hou should at least give them evidence, right?" Chen Yanzhi followed up.


    The corner of Feng Linyuan''s mouth raised into a faint smile, "Although this duke can''t take out the evidence, it''s not impossible to prove whether or not the marriage between this duke and Miss Bai was heaven''s will."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows and looked at Feng Linyuan calmly.


    "How?" Feng Jingxuan asked.


    Feng Linyuan replied with a smile: It''s fine to draw lots, it''s fine to draw rope, anything that can prove the will of the heavens, I can test it right?


    "Alright." Feng Jingye nodded his head without hesitation and ordered the Gaochang Marquis: "For matters of marriage, let''s use string drawing. I also ask the Gaochang Marquis to send someone to prepare a ball of red rope."


    One end of the rope was tied to Bai Zheng''s wrist, while the other end was tied into a knot in Bai Zheng''s hand, while the other end was placed in front of Feng Linyuan, waiting to see if he could successfully pull out the rope binding Bai Zheng''s wrist from the pile of rope.


    Feng Linyuan gave her a look, and the Gaochang Marquis understood. Waving her hand, a servant girl quickly walked over with a large pile of red ropes.


    "Your Highness, isn''t this rope a bit too much?" Soong Yiqing gasped.


    Normally, he would only be able to pull out a few dozen or so of them, but when he looked at the number that the servant girl had brought over, he could tell that there were at least forty to fifty of them.


    "Marquis Dingyuan has heaven''s will to help, so there''s no need to worry. Why would Young Master Soong be in such a hurry?" Feng Jingye sneered.


    This Feng Linyuan had won all the matches on the way here, if one were to say how lucky he was, he would have already used up all his resources. He didn''t believe that the fellow would still be able to hit him under such circumstances!


    Bai Zheng blinked her eyes, lowered her eyebrows and gave a light "Okay" in response.


    The servant walked forward, and just as she was about to tie the red rope for her, Bai Zheng suddenly spoke out: "Are you going to let Bai Zheng personally choose this red rope?"


    The servant girl turned around and glanced at Feng Jingye, who pondered for a moment before nodding: "As long as it concerns Miss''s life, I will let Miss Bai choose for herself."


    "Thank you, Your Highness." Bai Zheng saluted before she took the red ropes from the servant girl''s hands and looked at them one by one.


    Everyone held their breath as they watched Bai Zheng pick the rope from the pile that was exactly the same. Her serious look made it seem as if the rope had different faces.


    "Miss Bai, does this rope look different?" Feng Jingxuan could not help but ask.


    Bai Zheng laughed as she shook her head, "There''s nothing different. Bai Zheng just wanted to choose one that she found pleasing to the eye."


    Feng Linyuan had a smile on his face as he looked at Bai Zheng''s myriad of choices. Finally, he picked up a red rope and placed it in the hands of the servant girl: "I''ll choose this one."


    The servant took the rope and carefully tied it to Bai Zheng''s wrist. Then, he tied the remaining red rope into a knot and gave it to Bai Zheng.


    Feng Linyuan walked forward, and just as he was about to smoke the red rope, he heard Feng Jingye''s voice slowly ring out: "Since this is a test of heaven''s will, this opportunity can only come once. Master Hou must cherish it well, don''t draw the wrong rope."


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "Prince, I will never be able to keep up with your words. If I choose anyone this time, I must comply with the will of the heavens," after saying that, he glanced over coldly and said meaningfully: "After all, disobeying the will of the heavens and defying the will of the heavens, in the end, is not a good thing."


    "Your Lordship, don''t worry. This prince''s words are as good as gold. If it''s true that this is the will of heaven, then this prince will be the first to help you achieve your goal." Feng Jingye clenched his teeth and said.


    Feng Jingxuan looked at him coldly, not saying a word. Everyone widened their eyes, and looked at Feng Linyuan who was pulling the red rope.


    Bai Zheng received the rope knot and looked at Feng Linyuan. Feng Linyuan nodded almost imperceptibly and understood. He raised the rope knot and gently swung it.


    Those fireworks illuminated the area as they fell on the girl behind him. The girl''s goose-yellow sleeves fell to her sides as she tilted her head, revealing a smile amidst the fireworks, instantly becoming extremely enchanting.


    Looking at Bai Zheng in front of him, Feng Linyuan''s eyes flashed with a different emotion. He took a step forward and bathed together with Bai Zheng in the beautiful fireworks, the two of them stared at each other, as though space and time had frozen. In between, the two of them smiled warmly at each other.


    Just as the thread was about to hit the ground, Feng Linyuan reached out his hand and hooked a red rope in the air lightly with his forefinger. Throughout the entire process, his gaze had never left Bai Zheng.


    Everyone held their breath. Seeing this scene, no one dared to speak.


    "This one." Feng Linyuan raised the red rope in his hand and said calmly.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly.


    "Master Hou, are you sure?" Feng Jingye asked.


    He didn''t know why, but looking at Feng Linyuan''s expression, he had the feeling that Feng Linyuan was holding onto the rope that tied Bai Zheng''s wrist. To extract the correct one from the forty to fifty red ropes, the difficulty was no less than finding a needle in a haystack!


    Feng Jingye calmed his mind: "This prince has already said it before, I will only give Dingyuan Marquis one chance. If I''m wrong, even if you beg me, it will be useless."


    "I''ve chosen it, of course it can''t be wrong." Feng Linyuan said confidently, not giving anyone a chance to question him.


    "Good!" I''d like to see whether the marriage of Marquis Dingyuan is heaven''s will or not! " Just as Feng Jingye finished speaking, he had already raised his hand.


    Bai Zheng smiled and loosened the rope in her hand, revealing her wrist that was tied to a red rope.


    Feng Linyuan gently pulled the other side of the red rope.


    It was shockingly connected to Bai Zheng''s wrist!


    "How is this possible!" Feng Jingxuan quickly got up and looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief.


    One end of the red rope was tied to Bai Zheng''s hand, the other end was held by Feng Linyuan. The two of them acted like a married couple and smiled at each other.


    Feng Jingye suddenly became dispirited and fell back onto the chair as if he had lost all strength.


    He even got lucky? Could it really be the will of heaven?


    "Congratulations to Lord Dingyuan for winning a beautiful woman!" Master Hou and Miss Bai are truly a match made in heaven! "


    Feng Jingyi also started laughing. The two people in front of him, when they gave him such a similar feeling, really gave him a feeling that they were a match made in heaven.


    Madame Lin nodded excitedly. Since it was God''s will, what else could he say? What''s more, she was extremely satisfied with the son-in-law in front of her.


    Only Feng Jingxuan looked gloomy, as if he was looking at a dead man. Since this chess piece could not be kept for his use, it seemed that it could only...

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    Pa ta! The fingernail on Bai Di''s left pinky was cut in half. No one could detect the sound, they only surrounded Feng Linyuan and congratulated him.


    Bai Zheng looked at the nearby Feng Linyuan, who had a calm expression.


    She watched him silently. The sounds around her seemed to have become quieter, as if they were standing on the surface of the water. Ripples spread out in circles.


    The sound was separated by the water and became extremely distant and indistinct. Only that person''s voice became clearer and clearer in this world that seemed to be filled with mist.


    He was wearing a white robe with a jade crown on his head. His expression was calm and the smile in his eyes was rarely seen. Bai Zheng looked at it from afar and felt that something was amiss.


    From then on, their fates would be firmly tied together.


    But it seemed that she did not reject this result.


    The cold crescent moon hung in the clouds, reflecting the carriage moving alone on the ground.


    Amidst the rumbling sounds of the carriage, Feng Linyuan sat at the side with his eyes closed. It was unknown whether it was because of the high intensity travel for the past two days, or because of the purple capsule''s poison, but his face appeared to be even paler than usual.


    Soong Yiqing tapped his left hand while holding a folding fan, his gaze was locked onto Feng Linyuan''s body from start to finish, as he looked at him meaningfully.


    "The Second Young Master of the Song Clan has come to squeeze this marquis'' carriage, just to admire my looks? After so many years, haven''t you seen enough of them? " Feng Linyuan suppressed the discomfort in his body and spoke indifferently.


    Soong Yiqing laughed and then suddenly moved his head in front of Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan opened his eyes slightly and glanced at him indifferently: "What are you looking at?"


    "From the looks of the Dingyuan Marquis, his forehead is facing the sky, his eyes are filled with spirit light, his face is as smooth as a mirror, his eyebrows are like two pairs of eyes flying straight to his temples, the happy occasion is nearing!" Soong Yiqing played with the fan in his hand, and said with a serious face.


    "So you want to say, you didn''t find the pearl because your appearance was inferior to mine?" Feng Linyuan asked in reply.


    "You''re still talking! Your Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis is not lacking in money, so that girl is obviously a very profitable person. Why not give it to me? Soong Yiqing raised his fist.


    "After all, brothers are like centipedes and women are like winter clothes. My Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis doesn''t mind if there is a little girl who can make money to make more money for me, to make more money for my Song Manor." Feng Linyuan replied calmly.


    "You!" Soong Yiqing''s face distorted as he thought of something. He smiled maliciously, "Now that I said it again, you can''t have really fallen for that girl, right?"


    Feng Linyuan paused. From the start till now, he had not asked himself what he truly felt.


    Being asked by Soong Yiqing, he was unable to answer for a while.


    Like it? Is this what you like?


    He couldn''t tell either.


    He only knew that if he saw Bai Zheng marrying into another person, he, Feng Linyuan, would not be able to accept it.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan not saying a word, Soong Yiqing used the fan to prop him up: "If you like it then admit it, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. But, that Feng Linche, will he agree to the marriage between you two? "


    At the mention of Feng Linche, a trace of killing intent surfaced in Feng Linyuan''s eyes.


    This Feng Linche had always viewed Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis as a thorn in his side, and the battle of Yancheng back then was bestowed upon his by him. In these six years, he had even sent countless assassins to kill Feng Linyuan.


    Now, if he were to marry Bai Zheng, would Feng Linche agree?


    Killing intent flashed across Feng Linyuan''s eyes, and he regained his calm as he said, "He will naturally agree."


    Soong Yiqing was in disbelief: "Third Miss of Bai Family has earned two hundred thousand gold for Feng Jingye. Is Feng Linche willing to let go of such a girl who knows how to earn money?"


    "With this kind of contribution, Feng Jingye would naturally take it all on himself. I''m afraid Feng Linche will just treat Miss Bai as an ordinary girl." Feng Linyuan sneered.


    Soong Yiqing knew very well what kind of person Feng Jingye was, upon hearing Feng Linyuan''s words, he also nodded his head in agreement. Then, he thought of something and frowned: "But if they really believe your eight words, Feng Linche will also not agree to it!"


    The smile on Feng Linyuan''s face did not change, "It''s fine to say that he is deceiving others, but Feng Linche has never believed in ghosts or gods.


    Soong Yiqing nodded his head: "Speaking of which, this Third Miss of Bai Family is indeed a little lacking, maybe Feng Linche will not object to the marriage between you two."


    "Not only will I not object, I will also rush to get Miss Bai to marry me."


    "Why?" The moment the words left his mouth, Soong Yiqing immediately understood that the reason why Feng Linche was so interested in choosing Bai Zheng''s wife was because of Bai Huan''s face.


    As for Feng Linyuan, who was once the guardian of Great Zhou ¡ª the general of Changping Army, being able to choose the marriage for him, would also serve as a reassurance for the soldiers at the border that Great Zhou would never abandon them.


    Therefore, marrying Bai Zheng to Feng Linyuan, how could Feng Linche not agree?


    This was the Emperor''s Art.


    Thinking about it, Soong Yiqing smiled obsequiously: "Congratulations Dingyuan Marquis, I wonder what it feels like for such a beautiful woman who can earn money to enter your arms?"


    Feng Linyuan''s expression did not change, but the smile on his lips gradually spread upwards: "This feeling, Young Master Soong will not be able to taste it after all."


    "This is too much!" Soong Yiqing flew up, using the fan as a handle, he fiercely stabbed it at Feng Linyuan''s shoulder.


    It was clearly not a very strong force, but Feng Linyuan felt a sweet sensation rising from his throat.


    The discomfort that he had suppressed just now was now all rushing up to him. He frowned and looked at Soong Yiqing.


    Soong Yiqing felt weak under his gaze: "You, what happened to you?"


    "Puff ¡­"


    Feng Linyuan finally found it hard to suppress himself, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.


    Immediately after, Feng Linyuan vomited a large mouthful of blood, his face becoming more and more white, until he was as white as paper.


    Soong Yiqing was startled, he hurried forward to support the unconscious Feng Linyuan, the panicked screams passing through the thick curtain of the carriage, loud and clear in the serene night.


    "Return to the Manor!" Fast! "Return to the manor!"


    "..."


    The next day, when Bai Zheng woke up, Zhuling, who had helped her wash up, chattered non-stop and sent her a message.


    "Yesterday, at Miss''s wedding selection banquet, all of the young masters of Yongding City that were of a suitable age went to the Mansion of Gaochang Marquis, causing the business of the Misty Willow Lane to fall far short. Only that Yicui Pavilion has a potential financial backer!"


    Bai Zheng was just gargling her saliva, hearing that, the hand holding the cup paused for a moment, her eyebrows raised up slightly.


    Zhuling immediately handed over the copper basin and continued speaking: "I heard that a thief entered Smokey Willow Lane yesterday, and someone reported it to the official. Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin sent many soldiers to search the place, and in the end, they found the Yicui Pavilion ¡­"


    After saying that, Zhuling paused, and suddenly changed the topic: "Does Miss know, within the Yicui Pavilion, which one is the most enchanting, with the body shape, the voice the most moving, and the zither dancing skills the most proficient?

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    Bai Zheng shook her head.


    Zhuling was startled, then recalled what had happened before, and laughed: "Yes, yes, Miss was not here in the past, so she naturally did not know, but Zhuling had heard of her before. This flower woman''s name is too resounding. Forget about Yicui Pavilion, I''m afraid even in the entire Smoky Willow Lane, you wouldn''t be able to find anyone more beautiful than her. "


    "Oh?" Bai Zheng rinsed his mouth, and felt that his mouth was much clearer, and much more carefree, then she became interested: "Then the most beautiful woman, what is her name?"


    "They are known as Luoniang."


    "Luoniang." Bai Zheng repeated the word, and felt that just by saying that word, her lips started to release a fragrance. She looked at Zhuling: "Does this financial backer have anything to do with Luoniang?"


    Zhuling chuckled, then continued with her original topic: "The soldiers who were searching saw how to knock on the door, so they didn''t open the door. They thought that the thief was hiding inside, and kicked the door open, who knows ¡­"


    As Zhuling spoke, her face turned red, and she became embarrassed:" Who would have thought that there would be a group of undressed women inside, a group! There was a naked young noble lying in the middle of the flower lady. It was a very beautiful scene! The people from Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin are all young people, when have they ever seen such a scene? None of them know what to do.


    Bai Zheng took the handkerchief and gently wiped off the water stains on her lips. "So the customers in the Smoky Willow alley who were disturbed by the search, have all gathered over to watch the show?"


    Zhuling nodded her head like a chick pecking rice grains, "That''s right! Everyone gathered around. The young master had been woken up by the noise outside and was cursing loudly. She was just about to get up and say something about ''who dares to disturb my rest with her life''.


    She glanced at Bai Zheng: "Luoniang was disturbed by those soldiers and was about to go back to bed early, but when she passed by the door, she immediately recognized the young master. Before anyone could react to his curses, she shouted, "Young Master Li!" and walked in.


    Luoniang''s snowy skin, which was like a flower to begin with, stretched out her slender fingers and pointed at the face of the young master that was about to be lifted, turning the young master''s face over. The young master was originally cursing, and because Luoniang had whispered something into his ear, he immediately became mute, and did not look back anymore, with his back facing the crowd.


    Luoniang twisted her waist like a willow tree and turned around, smiling lightly at the soldiers on the spot, causing half of the young lad''s body to go limp, she then said, "Honored officials, Sir Li is the leader here, we cannot offend him, other than my Yicui Pavilion, there is no other deceitful person hiding in this room. I hope the male officials will give me some face, and seek the thief, and not affect my business in Yicui Pavilion."


    Luoniang''s voice was as pleasant to hear as the singing of oriole birds. After repeatedly saying ''offense'', she closed the door. Instead, it was a benefactor who shouted out, "Isn''t that the Young Master Chu from the Mansion of Prime Minister, how can that be Young Master Li?", causing the perverted men who were originally staring at Luoniang to focus their attention back on the Young Master who was standing behind Luoniang, with her back facing the crowd.


    She fanned the delicate and exquisite fan in her hand, and was a little unhappy. ''If the great financial backer of Yicui Pavilion still admits his wrongs, then I will not have the face to stay in this Smoky Willow alley any longer. "


    Zhuling''s description was very vivid, causing the smile on Bai Zheng''s face to grow wider. He poured her a cup of tea and said: "Drink some water, you don''t need to be thirsty."


    Zhuling was currently in high spirits, but she did not mind at all. She directly picked up the tea cup and took a large gulp, then continued: "That benefactor, after being choked like this, has become a lot more guilty. The beauty was angered, the surrounding people all became excited, and stood up to support Luoniang. She made that benefactor flee.


    Luoniang laughed again. Her flirtatious appearance made everyone salivate. As she walked forward, everyone was so preoccupied with watching her that they forgot to move. When they reacted, they realized that she had already closed the door. "


    Bai Zheng picked up the wet handkerchief, gently wiped her face, and heard: "This Luoniang, is quite an interesting woman."


    "Although the people who saw Young Noble''s back later all felt that she was very similar to Chu Feng, and the old customers of the Yicui Pavilion all expressed that they had never heard of anyone with Yicui Pavilion like Young Master Li, so when this news spread, some people said that it was Young Master Chu''s Night Smoke Lane who had Mansion of Prime Minister. However, at that time, Luoniang had said something like that, and there was no solid evidence.


    Bai Zheng had finished washing her face and was starting to put on her clothes. She randomly picked a blue colored long skirt, and after hearing what Zhuling had to say, she faintly smiled.


    "Miss," Zhuling hurriedly stepped forward to help Bai Zheng put on her clothes, and asked: "Tell me, was the person who perverted and disorderly within the Yicui Pavilion yesterday a Young Master Chu or not?"


    Bai Zheng did not reply. She only glanced at Zhuling and asked in reply, "This night in the Smoky Willow Lane, to have a taste of all the people, is it a good thing?"


    "Of course not!" Zhuling quickly said, "Wandering through the Smoky Willow alley is always a shame, what''s more, with so many women ¡­" Speaking till here, Zhuling could not help but feel a wave of disgust, and could not help but spit.


    "If that''s the case, then wouldn''t Luoniang, who claimed that he doesn''t dare to offend the financial backer, call him Young Noble Li so blatantly, wouldn''t that cause Young Noble Li to lose face?" Bai Zheng asked with a smile.


    Zhuling stopped Bai Zheng''s hand from lacing her waist up, and her face immediately changed: "Good heavens! Is that really the Young Master Chu? "


    Bai Zheng''s eyes revealed a cold look. She got Feng Linyuan to throw her into the Smoky Willow Lane yesterday, because she wanted him to teach her a lesson. However, now that she was messed with by Luoniang who just popped out of nowhere, she was still unhappy.


    Chu Feng was not a person with brains in the first place, his actions were always impulsive, if not he would not have been tricked by Feng Jingxuan and Bai Di.


    If this time Bai Zheng''s plan was really carried out as he had planned, then at the very least, Prime Minister Chu would lock Chu Feng away for a month without angering her, but now, although there were rumors, it was ultimately just rumors ¡­


    Leaving behind a disaster like Chu Feng, he would come and find trouble with her sooner or later!


    Bai Zheng sighed.


    Forget it, we''ll just deal with it when it''s time. She, Bai Zheng, would not be worried about Chu Feng''s trouble.


    "Then why is this Luoniang helping Young Master Chu?" Zhuling asked, puzzled.


    Bai Zheng shook her head: "I''ve never even heard of your young miss Luoniang before, how would I know about the things between the two of you?"


    "Oh ¡­" Zhuling lowered her head, and then spat in dissatisfaction: "This Young Master Chu is truly a beast with a human face!"


    Bai Zheng was amused by Zhuling''s reaction, she patted Zhuling''s shoulders and said unconcernedly: "Isn''t the marriage annulled already?

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    Bai Zheng said as she straightened his clothes and sat down in front of the copper mirror, allowing Zhuling to comb her hair.


    Closing her eyes, she quietly felt the comb massaging her scalp, causing her to feel comfortable all over.


    Although she had been busy the entire time after she transmigrated, she did not feel tired at all. In this new world, there were many things that she could experience that she did not have in her previous life.


    Such as kinship, such as affection, such as ¡­


    Bai Zheng suddenly opened her eyes.


    "That Luoniang seems to be a great beauty. It would be great if I could meet her again when I have the chance."


    He had never seen such a renowned courtesan in his entire life. No matter what, he had to get to know her and not let this trip go to waste.


    Zhuling said as if she was facing a great enemy: "Miss, you absolutely cannot! Such a dirty and lowly woman, seeing her will only dirty the eyes of the Young Miss! "


    Bai Zheng heaved a sigh of relief, "This kind of renowned courtesan would usually sell their skills and not their bodies. They use their own skills to earn money and are even cleaner than those so-called young masters from famous sects."


    Zhuling said anxiously, "What do you mean by not selling yourself? Luoniang is always changing guests every three months!"


    This time, it was Bai Zheng''s turn to be stunned.


    Weren''t all the renowned courtesans in novels just selling their skills and not their bodies? Why is Luoniang doing this...


    Not taking the usual route?


    As if afraid that Bai Zheng wouldn''t believe it, Zhuling pondered and recalled.


    "This Luoniang, she came from an unknown place, entered the Yicui Pavilion when she was seven, and after raising her to the age of thirteen, she began using a song called" Banquet at the North "to move the Yongding City, and after that she would show herself once every ten days, either singing, playing the zither, or dancing. Now, six years have passed, and she has been sitting steadily on the lotus throne in Smoky Willow Lane.


    Because Luoniang''s fame was out in the open, and was not like an ordinary flower lady, the Yicui Pavilion''s mama did not force her to attend to her customers. However, this kind of beautiful appearance still attracted countless of young masters and princes to spend Luoniang''s entire night.


    Luoniang didn''t think that Hua Niang would wail and reject her the first time she served him. On the contrary, she chose someone to be her guest from the group of young masters that begged her.


    I don''t know if it''s because Luoniang is born with a new personality or if this kind of beauty burns money like us, no matter how rich her family is, she won''t be able to keep up with us for much longer. Every single guest here in Luoniang''s show hasn''t been here for more than three months. "


    At the same time Zhuling narrated the rumors related to Luoniang, she nimbly rolled up a simple bun in her hand, casually took out a yellow jade stone and shook it with each step, passing it back and forth in Bai Zheng''s hair.


    Bai Zheng looked at the copper mirror and couldn''t help but frown. She took down the piece of topaz and shook it with each step, her gaze sweeping across the whole row of pearls as she spoke.


    "Seems like Luoniang''s guests are all rich and powerful princes, and they were all replaced after tasting her beauty for just three months, but no one came to cause trouble for her, you do have some skills."


    "Miss is right. I heard that when the most beloved third young master of the Guo Family was chased away by her, his eyes were filled with tears and he was reluctant to part with her.


    Before Zhuling could finish, Bai Zheng''s door was knocked.


    Bai Fu''s voice came from outside the door.


    "Miss, Miss, the imperial edict has arrived!"


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, so fast?


    Picking up a golden box with an inverted lotus hairpin and putting it into her hair, Bai Zheng did not delay any further, stood up and walked out.


    Just as he walked into the hall, he saw a white faced and beheaded Palace Maid standing in front of the hall with a yellow paper roll. Bai Yinan, who hadn''t even changed out of his court attire, respectfully served him tea.


    When he saw Bai Zheng coming out, he walked forward and cleared his throat, saying, "Miss Bai has come out, Sir Assistant Minister, accept the decree!"


    Bai Zheng followed Bai Yinan and the Madame Lin as they knelt on the ground, listening to the Palace Maid''s shrill voice reciting the imperial edict.


    "The daughter of the Bai Mansion''s assistant minister, Bai Zheng, respectfully served the ladies for a long time. "I am very happy to hear this. We have decided to marry Marquis Yuan Feng Linyuan and have Si Zedong complete the marriage."


    "Pah!"


    Bai Di took a sip, and immediately smashed the teacup in her hand onto the ground, and said loudly: "You want to burn me to death?!"


    Caught off guard, Zisu''s entire body was splashed, the burning sensation on the back of her feet was not light, it was so painful that she gasped for breath, but she did not dare make a sound, as she looked at Bai Di with teary eyes.


    "All of you want to see me make a fool of myself, don''t you? "Watching me lift a rock and smash my own foot, are you all taking pleasure in my misfortune?!"


    The moment she thought about what happened yesterday, Bai Di became extremely angry, and directly threw all of her thoughts onto Zisu.


    Zisu shook her head, and said anxiously: "This servant, this servant doesn''t have one! "How would I dare ¡­"


    Bai Di grabbed the shivering Zisu with both hands and pinched her flesh fiercely: "You don''t dare? Is there anything in this world that you lowly maidservants wouldn''t dare to do!? "


    Zisu cried out in pain, and begged for mercy: "Please spare me, Miss, please spare me!"


    "Second Miss." Bai Shou called out from the door.


    Bai Di stopped and asked impatiently: "What''s the matter?"


    "The young miss is back."


    "Elder sister is back?" Bai Di''s face quickly revealed a hint of pleasant surprise, "Didn''t you say that you won''t reach the Yongding City for another few days?"


    Bai Shou''s voice was somewhat joyous as he said, "Miss, since you''re so homesick, you left a few days earlier. It should be time for you to reach the General Mansion''s gate."


    Bai Di hurriedly got up: "Big sister, come back, finally there''s someone who can avenge me! I''ll go out and greet her. "


    At this time, a plain and simple carriage had already stopped in front of the high gates of General Mansion. A young servant girl walked out of the carriage, arranged a stepping stool under the carriage, and stood orderly at the side.


    The curtain of the carriage was suddenly opened, and a girl dressed in simple and elegant clothing carefully got off the carriage with the support of a servant. The curtain was suddenly opened, and a woman dressed in simple and elegant clothing, supported by the support of a servant, carefully got off the carriage.


    In a short period of time, everyone who passed by the General Mansion entrance stopped in their tracks and looked at the girl''s figure in a daze.


    "This is?" Young miss General Mansion, you''re back? "


    "I heard that the young miss has been out for a year and has only recently returned from school."


    "It''s been a year since we last met. The young miss is even more beautiful now."


    Exclamations of praise could be heard endlessly, but Bai Sheng acted as if she did not hear them, with a calm expression, she raised her head to look at the entrance of General Mansion, and walked in.


    "Sister is finally back!" Bai Di rushed forward and smiled at Bai Sheng.


    Bai Sheng''s calm gaze merely swept past her, and she left as if nothing had happened.


    Bai Di''s heart skipped a beat when she was swept by that ice-cold gaze, and she immediately felt a strong sense of unease. Seeing that Bai Sheng was already far away, she clenched her teeth and followed with a smile on her face.

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    "Elder sister''s arrival was so sudden that she didn''t even inform the family beforehand. If grandmother and mother knew, they definitely wouldn''t have brought their younger sisters out to pay respects today ¡­"


    Bai Di''s words came to a sudden stop right after she stepped into the room. She turned and stared coldly at Bai Di, there was a trace of unspeakable weirdness in that gaze, which caused people''s hair to stand on end.


    Bai Di''s heart unconsciously shivered, and she laughed dryly: "Elder sister, what, why are you looking at me like that?"


    "I want to have a good look at my good little sister. In my absence, she has actually grown so much, to be able to cause my General Mansion to be so restless."


    Bai Di''s expression could not help but change, "What is elder sister saying?


    "Everything is fine?" Bai Sheng squinted her eyes, "Everything is fine, why are people from my General Mansion being sent to the great official palaces to hide letters? Why did the shop under my General Mansion lose half a silver in these few days? How did Su Muxiao become Feng Jingyang''s concubine, and how did her General Mansion become a thorn in her side?! "


    Bai Di''s face paled. Hearing Bai Sheng''s words, the resentment in her heart once again surged, "It''s all because of Bai Zheng! "Elder sister, you don''t know, but in the past few days, that little b * tch made a difference. I wanted to take care of her, but I didn''t succeed even once ¡­"


    "Idiot!" She stared at Bai Di with her sharp eyes. "I need you to take care of this kind of trash yourself, have all the things I have taught you these years been eaten by dogs?"


    "Previously, I was just instigating Su Muxiao to take action, but I don''t know why that Zheng Yan decided to blame it all on me, sister! You don''t know how evil that slut has been recently? Third Prince sent people last night to try and rob Bai Zheng, but none of them came back! " The more Bai Di spoke, the more she hated her, and her voice became louder and louder.


    "If you still want to be the Third Prince''s first wife, then keep that face of yours!" Bai Sheng shouted, "I have my own arrangements for those unconventional things, don''t get involved anymore."


    Bai Di hesitated: "How do you plan to deal with that little slut?"


    Bai Sheng laughed: "Against an enemy, if you cannot hit your target with one strike, you have to wait for an opportunity. Even though that girl wasn''t in the upper class before, she is currently flourishing because of her cousin Uncle. Now that she has Marquis Dingyuan as a backer, the people from the Third Prince are naturally unable to get close to the Bai Mansion. "


    Bai Di was startled, then muttered: "Big sister means that Dingyuan has sent Dark Guard to protect the Bai Mansion?"


    Bai Sheng sighed, "Now that that girl has entered the eyes of Marquis Dingyuan, she is naturally not as easy to deal with as she was in the past.


    "Then how long do we have to wait?" Bai Di could not help but ask.


    The corner of Bai Sheng''s lips curled up, and she sat down on a chair after turning around. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, like an exquisite feather fan.


    "It won''t be long."


    "..."


    After the Eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, everyone in Bai Mansion expressed their gratitude.


    The eunuch passed the imperial edict to Bai Zheng, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Sir Vice Minister, congratulations, Madam Bai, Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng received the imperial edict, and endured the ear-piercing laughter of the eunuch as she smiled, "Thank you, Eunuch. Thank you."


    The Eunuch was a little surprised as he looked at Bai Zheng. It was said that this Third Miss of Bai Family was unscrupulous and had been harassed by Chu Feng into annulling the marriage in public, although Chu Feng''s evaluation of her was getting worse and worse, but the things that Third Miss of Bai Family had done previously were too many for His Majesty to be at ease in marrying her to Marquis Dingyuan.


    From the looks of it, although this Third Miss of Bai Family was not as beautiful as the Second Miss of Bai Family, nor as beautiful as the reputed number one genius in Yongding City, she was still a rare beauty. And how could her behavior and words be as vile as Prime Minister Chu''s?


    Even though the Eunuch had his doubts, he knew that these matters were not something that a young eunuch like him could handle. He lowered his eyes and said no more before taking his leave.


    Bai Yinan personally saw him out.


    Seeing that he had left, Bai Nianming immediately ran forward to grab his arm: "Why did Big Sis choose Dingyuan Marquis as her husband? Is the Marquis very powerful? "


    Bai Nianjin''s face was also filled with worry as he said, "Although the Marquis is a hero, isn''t he sick from illness and doesn''t have much time left to live? "How could big sister ¡­"


    "Ah?" You''re not going to live long? " Bai Nianming shouted in shock, "Sister! Why did you choose such a brother-in-law? "


    Madame Lin was the first to knock on Bai Nianming''s head, berating him lightly: "Don''t speak nonsense, what does a child know!"


    "Mother!" Bai Nianming held his head in grievance.


    Seeing Madame Lin''s actions, Bai Zheng could not help but laugh.


    She knew that her two brothers were worrying about her, so she walked to Bai Nianming''s side and rubbed his head, replying patiently: "That marquis is beautiful, skilled and powerful, and is also very rich. He has a family car, and both his parents died.


    Hearing that, Bai Nianming was startled, but Bai Nianjin raised his eyebrows and said: "Elder sister, it is not appropriate to speak like that about my future parentage."


    Seeing that her brother was displeased, Bai Zheng knew that this stubborn little fellow could not stand a joke and said seriously: "What Nianjin taught me is true, it was big sister who spoke falsely."


    "But when Big Sister said it like that, the Marquis is really good. He even knows martial arts and can protect our Bai Mansion! I won''t call you sister to be bullied anymore. " Bai Nianming said excitedly.


    Bai Nianjin sighed, and patted Bai Nianming''s head: "As a man, your own sister needs to protect her. "If you can''t beat that marquis, and if that marquis bullies elder sister in the future, wouldn''t we be unable to support elder sister?"


    Hearing that, Bai Nianming''s round face surged with a worried look: "Oh yes, if a martial arts expert of the Marquis Lord bullies big sister, we can''t beat him ¡­ ¡­"


    He paused, his small hands formed a fist, and said firmly, "Brother, let''s go practice martial arts! From now on, practice martial arts well, and one day you will be able to defeat the Marquis! "


    With that, he dragged Bai Nianjin out of the hall.


    Bai Zheng didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as she watched her two younger brothers walk towards the backyard. She lowered her head and smiled, then turned around.


    Now that he had accepted the imperial edict, it also meant that the marriage between Bai Zheng and Bai Zheng was inevitable. Although this was a decision personally made by Bai Zheng, as a daughter slave, he didn''t have the thought of forcibly destroying her daughter''s will.


    However, as a father, he was still a little hesitant. Towards Feng Linyuan, he watched this brat grow up, and watched as this brat flourished. Back then, he had indeed thought that making him his son-in-law was the best thing that could happen, but ever since the battle at Yancheng ¡­


    Madame Lin had always known of her husband''s temperament. Seeing this situation, she signaled Bai Zheng with her eyes and then quietly returned to the backyard.


    Bai Zheng understood and waved at Bai Yinan: "Daddy, come over here and talk."


    Bai Yinan nodded and headed towards the hall.


    However, there was a faint, ear-piercing noise coming from the Bai Mansion entrance.

 C72

    "Drive away these blind dog slaves! What''s wrong? With this Bai Mansion changed to a son-in-law, this young master won''t even be able to enter? "


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrow, the voice sounded familiar.


    Zhuling said in a low voice: "Miss, it seems to be Young Master Chu."


    Bai Zheng smiled. Chu Feng? Sure enough, they had come.


    "Master, it''s bad, the Young Master Chu is causing trouble!" Bai Fu hurriedly ran in.


    Bai Yinan frowned: "Why is Young Master Chu here at my Bai Mansion?"


    Bai Fu wiped away the sweat on his forehead and said: "That Young Master Chu brought a large group of people, and insisted on seeing young miss. I thought that since we had already annulled the engagement, then naturally we couldn''t casually let him in, so I said that I would first go and notify him, but before I could say a few words, that Young Master Chu, for some reason, started to hit the guard at the door, insisting that we were the ones who made things difficult for him. This is going to be a ruckus! "


    At this time, Bai Zheng had already walked to Bai Yinan''s side. Bai Yinan glanced at her, and knew that she had come for the matters regarding Chu Feng, so she immediately said: "Zheng should also go to the backyard to rest, father should be fine."


    "Father," Bai Zheng shook her head, and said gently but firmly, "Since Young Master Chu is here to see his daughter, it''s fine if his daughter meets with him. In broad daylight, in front of all these people, he wouldn''t do anything out of line."


    With that, she lifted up her skirt and walked towards the door.


    Bai Yinan was startled, and quickly followed.


    At the Bai Mansion entrance, Chu Feng led the Mansion of Prime Minister guards and fought against the Bai Mansion guards. Although the Bai Mansion guards were unable to match up, they still guarded the Bai Mansion gate with all their might, and did not allow Chu Feng''s people to step even a step further.


    Seeing another Bai Mansion Guard fall to the ground and spit out a mouthful of blood, Bai Zheng''s face immediately darkened: "Young Master Chu is so arrogant, hitting my Bai Mansion Guard in front of so many people! Even though my Bai Mansion cannot compare up to the Mansion of Prime Minister, I am still an official of the Great Zhou, so I cannot tolerate Young Master Chu being so presumptuous here! "


    When Chu Feng saw Bai Zheng, her eyes turned blood-red. He immediately pointed at Bai Zheng and said, "Tie that slut up!"


    Bai Zheng was angered to the point of laughing, "Did the Young Master Chu throw his brain into the Smoky Willow Lane for a night''s work? This miss is someone you can touch as you please? "


    "You still have the face to say that!?" "If not for you ¡­" Chu Feng paused for a moment, and then became even more furious, "Don''t spout nonsense with your mouth full of white teeth, when did this young noble end up being so amorous!?"


    Bai Zheng sneered, "Whether or not Young Master Chu went to the Smoky Willow Lane, all of yesterday''s customers can testify. Speaking to this point, Bai Zheng was really sorry. She did not know that her unparalleled charm would cause Young Master Chu to run to the Smoky Willow Lane. But Young Master Chu, the one who made a scene in front of my Bai Mansion to end the engagement was you, and now that I have another engagement, you want me to steal it away from you?


    Most of the people who passed by had seen Chu Feng end the marriage, now that they heard Bai Zheng''s words, they started to point at him, eyes showing disdain.


    "That is to say, the slut who spent the night with a group of flower ladies yesterday was really the Young Master Chu?"


    "Mansion of Prime Minister has always been a strict family, but who would have thought that it would actually bring up such a condescending son like Young Master Chu. It is truly unfortunate for our family, truly unfortunate for our family."


    "If Young Master Chu did such a thing, then he must be unwilling to marry him."


    Chu Feng''s cold eyes released a trace of hostility, and he angrily shouted: "Whoever dares to speak again, I''ll pull out your tongues!"


    Hearing that, everyone burst out in laughter, looking at each other, and in the end looking at Chu Feng with an expression of "I can''t teach you how to be a child".


    Bai Zheng laughed coldly, it was fine that she did not say anything, but if she said those words, wouldn''t that mean that the place was filled with gold and silver, making people even more sure that the prodigal son of Ye Wen Liu Xiang was him?


    It was a pity that Luoniang wasted so much effort on such a brainless guy.


    Bai Zheng silently felt pity for her.


    Chu Feng stared at Bai Zheng with a pair of snake-like cold eyes: "How did this young master not know back then that Third Miss of Bai Family would willingly become a good-for-nothing widow in order to climb high branches? I''ve really underestimated you. "


    Bai Zheng chuckled, as her eyes turned clear and cold, "I think that with Young Master Chu''s narrow experience, you probably won''t be able to understand the significance and status Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis has to offer to the Great Zhou, and naturally, you won''t be able to understand the great kindness Your Majesty has shown to Bai Zheng. Or perhaps the Young Master Chu, whose mind is filled with soft and gentle jade, has long since forgotten the trash you spoke of, who once dominated the Xiliang''s borders when he was twelve years old? Young Master Chu, who can''t even compare to trash, why should I be sad about annulling the marriage with you? You, what can you compare to him in? "


    Bai Zheng''s tone of voice was not angry, nor was it urgent, but her slow words that sounded like she was strolling in a park made Chu Feng''s face turn green and purple, purple and black.


    The bystanders were stunned for a moment before they started chuckling in a low tone.


    "Bai Zheng, how dare you!" Chu Feng was furious, "Are you all trash? If you don''t tie her up for me, you won''t be able to return to the Mansion of Prime Minister!"


    The Mansion of Prime Minister guards had stopped when Bai Zheng appeared, but when they heard Chu Feng''s words, they were immediately scared out of their wits, and they immediately used their death hands on the Bai Mansion guards who were blocking them, brandishing their swords and blades.


    Bai Yinan''s face changed drastically. He had thought that Chu Feng would still be rational and not care about it, but he had actually given the order to capture him!


    A clear look of anger flashed past Bai Zheng''s eyes, seeing the Bai Mansion guards fall one after the other, either their arms bleeding or their backs stabbed, Bai Fu also rushed forward, but was pushed down to the ground.


    Seeing that no one was around Bai Zheng, one of the guards brandished his sword and ran towards her, but when he walked past Bai Fu, he was grabbed onto his leg, unable to move.


    Bai Yinan was also busy protecting in front of Bai Zheng.


    The guard ruthlessly kicked Bai Fu a few times, but Bai Fu refused to let go even if he died. A ruthless look flashed past the guard''s eyes, and he raised the sword in his hand, about to slash at.


    Bai Fu closed his eyes in resignation. When he thought that he was definitely going to die, he heard Bai Zheng yell: "Stop! I''ll go with you. "


    Hearing this, everyone stopped. He then looked towards Chu Feng, waiting for his next order.


    Chu Feng looked at the fallen Bai Mansion guards and laughed coldly. "If Miss Bai had been so obedient earlier, she wouldn''t have injured so many people."


    Bai Zheng looked at him coldly: "Young Master Chu, you better pray to Buddha. Hopefully my Bai Mansion and the guards are fine, or else, I, Bai Zheng will not spare a single one of the people who made a move today!"


    Hearing that, Chu Feng could not help but laugh out loud. He was very clear about what capabilities Bai Zheng had, and immediately said: "If you have that ability, I''ll kneel down and kowtow to you ¡­"


    Before he could finish, he was stunned.

 C73

    The seemingly weak and frail girl in front of him had already walked out of Bai Yinan''s protective circle. She stood there calmly, and when she spoke, her eyes were cold and emotionless.


    Chu Feng retracted his consciousness. He was actually frightened by this unarmed little girl? He broke the frozen silence and ordered, "Bring Miss Bai to the carriage!"


    The guard in the lead withdrew his sword, walked to Bai Zheng, and wanted to push her away, but seeing that the other party had taken a step forward, he retracted his hand and said: "Miss Bai, please."


    Bai Zheng looked at Chu Feng with a smile that was not really a smile: "Are the Young Master Chu really going to take this miss away? When that time comes, will Young Master Chu be able to bear the consequences? "


    "There''s no need for Miss Bai to worry about whether I can take it or not, bring it away!"


    Chu Feng raised his hand and got on his horse.


    When these people came, they were riding horses and even brought an empty carriage, probably to abduct Bai Zheng.


    At this time, the carriage had been pushed to Bai Mansion''s entrance, and a wooden stool was placed beside it.


    Bai Zheng was about to step forward, when she heard a voice from behind him.


    "Zheng!"


    "Miss!"


    Bai Yinan and the guards shouted.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng was really going to be taken away by Chu Feng, Bai Yinan''s eyes widened. She wanted to go up and block them, but her arms were grabbed by the few guards from the Mansion of Prime Minister and she was unable to move.


    Bai Zheng turned and smiled to the rest: "Don''t worry, Zheng will be fine."


    He walked to the front of the carriage under the watchful eyes of everyone. He lifted his skirt and stepped on the wooden bench. Then, he thought of something and turned back to give an order.


    "That''s right, Father. If Zheng doesn''t return by the turn of the night, remember to send someone to visit Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin. After Zheng was taken away by someone, Sir Qin, this father and mother official, must uphold justice for Bai Mansion, ah."


    Bai Yinan was startled upon hearing this, the Mansion of Prime Minister guards who initially stopped him pushed him away and mounted their horses.


    Anger surfaced on Chu Feng''s face: Quickly leave!


    The carriage departed.


    Bai Fu crawled to his feet and walked in front of Bai Yinan: "Master, what should we do now? Do you want to go to Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin now, or do you want to listen to the Young Miss and wait until the fateful day? "


    Bai Yinan regained his senses and quickly said: "Let''s go to General Mansion first and look for Big Brother!"


    Bai Zheng sat in the carriage that was extremely dense. Chu Feng had obviously spent some time on and off the carriage, and there were no windows on the side that a carriage normally had, the front curtain was also replaced by a wooden door, locking it from the outside.


    Seeing that, Bai Zheng relaxed her mind, closing her eyes and meditating.


    The horse carriage dashed out of the city, and the group of people passed through the main road and disappeared into the forest.


    When she arrived at a hidden mansion, the carriage door suddenly opened. Bai Zheng opened her eyes and took a deep breath to get used to her surroundings, then she slowly got off the carriage.


    "Enter!" Chu Feng stretched out his hand, and ruthlessly pushed her down.


    Bai Zheng was caught off guard, and rushed forward two or three steps before she could recover her balance. With a cold face, she said with an unfriendly tone: "Young Master Chu had better be more courteous to me, if not, whatever Young Master Chu did to me today, when I return it all to Young Master Chu, it will be unbearable."


    Chu Feng squinted his eyes, and said viciously: "Then Miss Bai must remember carefully what I, Chu Feng, will do to you today."


    Servant Xin, who was guarding the gate of the house, walked up and summoned two guards to drag Bai Zheng inside.


    Bai Zheng did not cry out, and allowed them to push her onto a huge bed, binding her hands and feet.


    Servant Xin was holding a piece of cloth and wanted to stuff it into Bai Zheng''s mouth, but when he saw that Bai Zheng did not make a sound from start to end, but only looked at him as if she was an idiot, she couldn''t help but hesitate a little.


    "Young master, this cloth ¡­" Still in the fort? " He thought about it, then turned his head and respectfully asked for permission from Chu Feng.


    Chu Feng glanced at the cloth and thought for a moment. Then, he snatched the cloth away and was about to use his brute force to put it into Bai Zheng''s mouth, when Bai Zheng spoke first: "What is Young Master Chu afraid of?"


    Chu Feng paused in his movements, he stared straight at Bai Zheng, obviously waiting for her next words.


    The corner of Bai Zheng''s mouth curved slightly, her voice was clear and carried a trace of ridicule: "The Young Master Chu has an overwhelming number of people, and I have only been kidnapped, if I''m not mistaken, the entire five kilometer radius of the mansion should be filled with the eyes of the Young Master Chu, even if I were to shout the heavens would not hear me."


    Bai Zheng glanced at the cloth in Chu Feng''s hand: "So, Young Master Chu, what are you afraid of?"


    Chu Feng stared at Bai Zheng expressionlessly, and slowly, he brought out a malicious smile. He suddenly threw the cloth to the ground and said clearly: "And you, aren''t you afraid? Do you know what I''ll do to you next? "


    Bai Zheng looked at Chu Feng quietly, as if she was waiting for his answer.


    Chu Feng narrowed his eyes, looked at Bai Zheng as if she was a prey in a cage, and said word by word: "Chu Feng has suffered a huge loss because of the gift Miss Bai gave me yesterday.


    "Clap clap!"


    Chu Feng clapped his hands, and seven to eight ugly vagabonds snickered as they walked in.


    Bai Zheng looked over. The group of homeless people were of different ages, most of their skin was festering and pus flowing, their teeth were yellow, and their bodies stank.


    As disgusting as you can get.


    Bai Zheng unconsciously shivered.


    Chu Feng was very satisfied with Bai Zheng''s performance, and said with a smile: "They were specially selected by this young master to serve Miss Bai, is Miss Bai satisfied with it?"


    Bai Zheng sighed: "Young Master Chu, Bai Zheng has already given Prince face and become slightly more polite to you, why do you need to go all out, do you need my entire Mansion of Prime Minister to die with you?"


    "The entire Mansion of Prime Minister will be buried with him? "Haha ¡­" Chu Feng seemed to have heard some kind of funny joke, "With just you? Or your good-for-nothing fianc¨¦? "


    Bai Zheng smiled, ignoring the ridicule in his words, "Young Master Chu thinks that the reason Bai Zheng is so arrogant since the day we met today, is because of Dingyuan Marquis? Does Young Master Chu know why His Majesty is so concerned about Bai Zheng''s wedding? "


    Chu Feng coldly looked down at the Bai Zheng who was tied up on the bed and unable to move: "It''s merely because you managed to confuse the Prince and made his highness beg for your life for you. Or do you think, just based on those two hundred thousand, Prince will kill the entire Mansion of Prime Minister for you? "Hahaha ¡­" When Chu Feng thought of this possibility, he could not help but burst out laughing.


    "Of course not in Prince, but, what about His Majesty?" Bai Zheng looked at him as if he was an idiot, "Young Master Chu is at this age, why are you still so brainless when you speak? Now that his Great Zhou is worrisome, and his Majesty is worried sick, how can the affairs of the Gu Nation, because of a few pleas from the Prince, be interested in Bai Zheng''s marriage to this extent. "


    Chu Feng immediately thought of a possibility as he said in disbelief: "Are you saying that, for some other reason, His Majesty is betrothed to you?"

 C74

    "Does Young Master Chu know who the current general of Yancheng is?"


    "Bai Huan." As the direct descendant of Mansion of Prime Minister, he naturally knew about this.


    Bai Zheng laughed: "So that''s why, I really want to thank this uncle. If it wasn''t for him, how would His Majesty be so concerned about such a small Bai Zheng marriage? And where would I get such a good fiance? "


    Chu Feng''s eyebrows curved like a crescent moon in the sky. What Bai Zheng''s words meant was that he was currently being used by Feng Linche to calm the heart of the general. The reason he dared to lay his hands on her right now was because he was going against Feng Linche!


    His face instantly turned pale.


    Bai Zheng said unhurriedly: "Young Master Chu, I advise you to be a bit more polite to me. Right now, I am the popular person in front of His Majesty, you actually dared to snatch me away in front of everyone, aren''t you clearly giving His Majesty a slap in the face?"


    "Humph, even if you are the famous person in front of His Majesty, I will do it if I do it, what''s the use of Mansion of Prime Minister!" Chu Feng''s words contained some guilt, but he still pretended to be calm.


    Bai Zheng lowered her head and chuckled, "Oh Young Master Chu, all these years you''ve devoted your heart and soul to that Second Elder Sister of mine, could it be that you don''t know that Mansion of Prime Minister has been troubled internally and externally since long ago?"


    Chu Feng suddenly raised his head. Seeing this, Servant Xin, who was at the side, hurriedly brought the group of homeless people to leave.


    Only Chu Feng and Bai Zheng remained in the room. Bai Zheng then continued.


    "Young Master Chu, how do you think this Third Prince managed to grow so strong that he could fight evenly with the Prince? Who do you think was the one to tacitly approve of the idea that Noble Consort Zhao would make a marriage for Your Highness? Do you think that Young Master Chu, your own brother, has lost his life? "


    "Bai Zheng will give you a word of advice, our Emperor is not someone whose eyes can tolerate sand! It is precisely because of this that in the recent years, the Prime Minister has become increasingly arrogant, and has repeatedly interfered with the regime of the Emperor. The Empress Chu has been supporting the Emperor in the harem, killing several of her new favorites in succession, but the Emperor was just worrying about not having the opportunity to punish the Emperor Mansion of Prime Minister. "


    "Didn''t Young Master Chu just pass a blade to His Majesty so that Mansion of Prime Minister would become the next Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis?"


    "Impossible!" Chu Feng subconsciously called out.


    Bai Zheng said one sentence after another, causing his entire body to tremble.


    After all these years, even though his father had kept his mouth shut when he mentioned his elder brother''s death, he was still aware of it.


    It was because only Chu Yu, who was the same age as Feng Linche, was left behind with only the old prime minister and Chu Feng, who was still in his infancy at the time, that Feng Linche peacefully bestowed so much honor to his Chu Family.


    Those in power would always want obedient subjects, not subjects who would threaten his throne and challenge his authority.


    This was true for Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, and it was also true for Mansion of Prime Minister.


    Chu Feng looked at Bai Zheng with a complicated expression: "Who told you this? If you knew earlier, why did you obediently follow me out? "


    Seeing that Chu Feng had already understood the pros and cons, a big smile blossomed on Bai Zheng''s face: Because I was supposed to go out to settle some matters. With a free car, I naturally won''t take it for free, and furthermore, if I don''t give Young Master Chu face and bring me out, how will my father go to the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin to report this matter to the officials? How can you give me money with Mansion of Prime Minister? "


    "What money!"


    Bai Zheng blinked her eyes, then suddenly revealed a cute smile: Young Master Chu, is it really that uncomfortable with my hands and feet tied up?


    Chu Feng''s expression changed a few times, and became more and more gloomy.


    Bai Zheng sighed, "Sigh, right now, my father has yet to report it to the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin, so there is still time to redeem everything. But if we drag it to a new world, when father runs to the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin, His Majesty naturally will not be able to hide it ¡­ If something happens to the Chu Family, the Prince will definitely fall, and at that time, both fame and fortune will reap from the Third Prince, and with the beauty of my Second Elder Sister in my arms, I will definitely be extremely grateful to the Young Master Chu. "


    Chu Feng was startled and stared at Bai Zheng fiercely: "What do you mean!"


    "Young Master Chu, if you really want my Second Elder Sister, shouldn''t you help him down? Why do you have to keep doing things that your loved ones would love to do, and let the Third Prince take all the advantages for nothing? " Bai Zheng grumbled.


    Chu Feng''s expression was extremely ugly. Bai Zheng''s words were like a merciless slap on his face, causing him to feel a burning pain.


    Before this, he had indeed never placed Bai Zheng in his eyes. Even when he went to capture her the last time, it was only to vent his anger and indignation.


    As the only legitimate son of Mansion of Prime Minister, and also because of Feng Linche''s unintentional connivance, he developed a rash and reckless personality, to the point that many times he would not think too deeply about the situation. It was only because he acted recklessly due to his personality that Bai Di and Feng Jingxuan would take advantage of him many times, unaware of the fact.


    When he woke up from Smokey Willow Lane yesterday, he already knew that it was Bai Zheng''s doing. That night, he sent people to rob Bai Zheng, but he did not know why that group of people was unable to approach his Bai Mansion. Since she really had no other choice, she might as well strike through the Bai Mansion in front of everyone and seize Bai Zheng. She wanted to teach him a lesson.


    But Bai Zheng''s words just now had enlightened him.


    Maybe, that group of people who were secretly protecting the Bai Mansion were sent by Feng Linche?


    Chu Feng opened his eyes.


    He could not continue like this anymore. Otherwise, his Mansion of Prime Minister was really going to end!


    And for him and Bai Di, it would no longer be possible.


    "Sigh, my hand is truly in pain." Bai Zheng saw that his expression had changed, and a cold smile flashed past her face, as she pretended to exaggerate and sighed, "This bunch of people, how come they don''t know how to care for the fairer sex at all?"


    Chu Feng stood in place, frozen in place.


    Of course he knew what Bai Zheng meant now. This girl was clearly confident in his feelings towards Bai Di and valued Mansion of Prime Minister highly, using this to threaten him.


    He knew this, but he had no choice but to accept her threats.


    At this point, he only had two choices. One was to let go of Bai Zheng and send her back to the Bai Mansion; two was to let others humiliate Bai Zheng today as he wished, and he herself would have to pay a painful price for doing so.


    However, would he dare to choose the second option?


    Chu Feng clenched his fists tightly.


    He wasn''t willing to accept this.


    He pursed his lips and spoke with difficulty: "Bai Zheng, are you thinking too much? Do you really think that just based on those few words you said, I would truly believe that the Mansion of Prime Minister would annihilate our clan? "


    Hearing this sentence, Bai Zheng knew that her hands and feet would not be released in the near future, and decided to switch to a more comfortable position. With a calm and disdainful gaze, she glanced at Chu Feng, who was obviously still struggling, and spoke slowly.


    "Thirty thousand gold."

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    "What did you say?" Chu Feng was unable to react for a moment, and said blankly.


    Bai Zheng struggled to stretch out three fingers and emphasized, "Mental loss fee, thirty thousand. Didn''t Young Master Chu just ask me what kind of money Mansion of Prime Minister would give me? Thirty thousand. Young Master Chu, as long as you compensate me, I will forget about this matter.


    Chu Feng stared at Bai Zheng in shock. No matter what, he was only the captive one, this girl had taken the wrong medicine, she was clearly tied to the bed and could not move, yet she dared to turn around and ask him for money?


    Was he insane!


    Chu Feng''s face darkened, "Are you daydreaming? Seeing as how it was in the past, if Miss Bai still pleads with me today, I might consider letting that group ¡­ "


    Bai Zheng immediately interrupted: "If Young Master Chu cannot reconcile with me today, then my father will have to go to the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin to report this matter to the officials, all the onlookers will be able to testify that I, Bai Zheng, was robbed by you, and the witnesses and evidence are all here, and the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the commoners, so the Young Master Chu can only wait to be imprisoned and take legal proceedings!"


    "After Dingyuan Marquis finds out, he will still report it to His Majesty. At that time, the marriage between Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis will be destroyed by Mansion of Prime Minister, and if Yancheng is defeated in battle, how can Your Majesty possibly bear the consequences of infuriating your Mansion of Prime Minister? If my Yancheng wins, my uncle will do a great service to seal my Yongding City, and even public or private, will help me vent my anger. How can a dissolute young master like Young Master Chu be able to win against my uncle, who is currently in the limelight? "


    After she finished speaking, Bai Zheng glared at Chu Feng coldly. That icy aura was like the northern wind blowing in winter, causing people''s hands and feet to go cold.


    Chu Feng looked at Bai Zheng in shock, unable to even speak.


    Originally, he thought that she would just be a little girl that he could pinch around, that it wouldn''t matter if he took her in to teach her a lesson if he was unhappy. It was just a little marriage, and Prince would definitely help him.


    If what she said was true, then this matter would be very troublesome!


    "Does Young Master Chu still remember the Xiliang spy that was just discovered by Prince in the corruption case? Now that the Young Master Chu was making such a ruckus, would someone else discover that this matter was a collusion between Mansion of Prime Minister and the Mansion of Prime Minister, and an attempt to disrupt the morale of the Great Zhou?! Indeed, little Bai Zheng would not allow her majesty to kill him, but what if she colluded with an outsider and became the enemy of the nation? I am afraid that Mansion of Prime Minister is not as simple as clan extermination! "


    "You''re lying!"


    Chu Feng''s face turned green from what she said, but more importantly, he was shocked like never before.


    This woman, when did she become so powerful! He actually called the enmity between the two of them a crime of treason that he was completely unable to bear.


    Traitor and traitor, they were going to exterminate the nine clans!


    "What evidence do you have?" Chu Feng looked at Bai Zheng, his eyes twinkling as he asked.


    Bai Zheng laughed, and once again looked at Chu Feng as if he was looking at a fool: "This is a rare opportunity to suppress Prince, as for the evidence, do you still need my Bai Mansion to take it?"


    Chu Feng''s face turned ashen.


    That''s right, at times like this, Feng Jingxuan would jump out one by one and stomp on them, what need did Bai Zheng have to worry about the evidence?


    "Speak, what do you want?" Chu Feng''s face darkened.


    "Young Master Chu, did you always beg like this, to tie people up and beg for money?" Bai Zheng looked at the knot on her wrist, and said unhappily.


    Chu Feng gritted his teeth: "Someone, come."


    Servant Xin immediately rushed into the room: "Young Master called me?"


    "Untie her!"


    Servant Xin was surprised, and subconsciously asked, "Huh?"


    Chu Feng pushed him impatiently. "Hurry and untie the Miss Bai!"


    "Yes, yes ¡­" Servant Xin answered while helping Bai Zheng to untie the ropes on her hands and feet.


    Bai Zheng got up from the bed and rubbed her wrist, then smiled at Chu Feng.


    Chu Feng felt that her smile was extremely glaring, but he had no choice but to endure it. He said to Bai Zheng: "Today''s matter is just a misunderstanding, I''ll send someone to send Miss Bai back right now. Servant Xin, prepare the carriage! "


    When Servant Xin heard this and was about to go out, he heard Bai Zheng say lazily: "No need."


    Chu Feng looked up, only to see the corner of Bai Zheng''s lips curling up slightly, with an indescribable cuteness, he walked to Chu Feng''s side: "I still have matters to attend to outside the city, many thanks Young Master Chu for sending me here, I will take the next step by myself." After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left.


    "Halt!" Chu Feng shouted, "Even if Miss Bai wants to go outside the city, it would be better to return to your Bai Mansion for a round before going."


    Although Servant Xin did not know what was going on between the two of them, when he heard that his master did not want Bai Zheng to leave, he quickly ran in front of Bai Zheng and stopped him at the door.


    Seeing this, Bai Zheng turned her head and raised her eyebrows at Chu Feng: "Young Master Chu, do you want to rob me again?"


    Chu Feng facepalmed. He had never thought so much about capturing Bai Zheng today, but only now did he realize how hot a potato he had caught!


    If the people from the Bai Family brought this matter to Feng Linche, not to mention Feng Linche, the old prime minister and the Prince would eat him alive.


    When he thought about this, he smiled and said, "Miss Bai, I only invited you here as a guest, how can that be said to be kidnapping. Since you''re not willing, isn''t this the same as sending you back? "


    Bai Zheng said with a smile that was not a smile: "Go back? Could it be that I was kidnapped by you, and sent back whenever you wanted to? Does the Young Master Chu not know the principle of "it is easy to send you to heaven"? "


    "What do you want?" Chu Feng clenched his teeth.


    "Young Master Chu should have already sent those thirty thousand silvers to my residence. My father wouldn''t have gone to the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin as well." Bai Zheng crossed her chest, and said calmly.


    "What thirty thousand taels?" Chu Feng''s expression was extremely ugly to behold. "Bai Zheng, don''t be so polite! You either come back with me now, and say that this was just a misunderstanding, or you and I will tear off all decorum. With my Mansion of Prime Minister approaching calamity, even if I die, I will drag down your Bai Mansion and bury you with me! "


    Bai Zheng said calmly: "I never thought Young Master Chu would be so stingy. Thirty thousand silvers to buy your entire Mansion of Prime Minister''s worth of life, and Young Master Chu would actually rather kill me than pay for it?"


    Chu Feng almost vomited a mouthful of blood!


    Why, he was the one who kidnapped him, he should be in the negotiating position! Why was he being led away by the nose by this girl now?


    "Bai Zheng, just who gave you the courage to be so arrogant!" Chu Feng was enraged, "Since you do not know what''s good for you, then I want to see whether your innocence is more important, or money is more important! Someone come! "


    The door swung open, and the tramps who had been ushered out rushed in.


    "Today, you all must play with this despicable and oppressive fellow to death!" Chu Feng ordered.


    The tramps had long drooled over Bai Zheng. Now that they had Chu Feng''s orders, they couldn''t care about anything else and rushed towards him.


    A cold light flashed across Bai Zheng''s eyes. Just as she was about to pull out the pearl hairpin, a shadow quickly swept past him.


    The tramps all fell over in an instant. Chu Feng''s hand that was pointing at Bai Zheng stopped in midair, unable to fall back down.


    A low, gentle voice faintly sounded out, "Young Master Chu, is this how you receive this marquis'' future wife?"

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    Servant Xin was frozen still, he could not move at all. He stared blankly at the place where Bai Zheng was a step away from him. A man dressed in black tightly gripped onto Chu Feng''s wrist.


    However, everyone present, including Chu Feng, could not see clearly where this man had come from.


    Bai Zheng smiled as she glanced at the man, then quickly directed his gaze towards the direction of the voice. Unconsciously, a brilliant smile appeared on his face.


    Not far away from the door, there was a straight, azure figure of his back. Only now did he slightly turn his head, allowing people to see half of his handsome face.


    "Hold, hold, hold!" After a long while, Chu Feng finally spat out two words.


    "Young Master Chu, even though your Mansion of Prime Minister is notorious, your Great Zhou is still the one with the surname Feng. When did my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis fall to the point where my wife can be snatched away in the streets?" Feng Linyuan slowly walked forward, embraced Bai Zheng and protected her behind him, then turned his gaze towards Chu Feng.


    The reason why Feng Jingxuan sent the assassins to assassinate Bai Zheng was so that the Dark Guard could kill them. But someone like Chu Feng, who fought openly, the Dark Guard would naturally not dare to show his face.


    They could only watch as Bai Zheng was taken away.


    Chu Feng swung the man who was pinching him, and said forcefully: "Dingyuan Marquis was a young hero back then, after all. How is my taste so bad now, for things that I, Chu Feng do not want actually become treasures?"


    "There is a heaven and earth difference in judgement between this marquis and Young Master Chu." Feng Linyuan was not angry, and there was even an additional trace of a faint smile on his face, "After all, this duke has never been able to compliment Young Master Chu''s judgement."


    Chu Feng''s face sunk, he then thought of something, and looked at Bai Zheng with a look of ridicule.


    "That''s right, I am indeed not as sharp as Dingyuan Marquis. I found a poor, crazy, and precious wife and insisted on asking for thirty thousand silvers from my Mansion of Prime Minister. I remember that my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis isn''t as poor as that, right? Or did Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis give me too many betrothal gifts, so Miss Bai is afraid that if Bai Mansion can''t bring out that many dowry, you might scam me? "


    "My Wife of Dingyuan Marquis received such a shock, to actually ask for Mansion of Prime Minister to claim for thirty thousand silver?" Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows and looked at Bai Zheng with dissatisfaction, "Zheng, you are really too kind."


    Chu Feng''s face, which was originally full of ridicule, instantly cracked. "What did you say!?"


    Bai Zheng held back her laughter, lowered her head, and said: "I''m afraid that Mansion of Prime Minister doesn''t have much money, so I don''t have the nerve to ask for more."


    As if unable to deal with Bai Zheng, Feng Linyuan sighed, and with a pained heart, he pinched a strand of hair that landed on Bai Zheng''s clothes. He turned his head and coldly said, "Even a strand of hair has fallen off! Zheng, you were bullied by the Mansion of Prime Minister to only have thirty thousand? Although my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis does not lack money, it is not something that anyone can bully. "


    Even though Feng Linyuan''s words caused him to feel a chill, Bai Zheng still dutifully cooperated and said, "After all, Prince has contributed a lot to the marquis'' marriage with me, for your highness'' sake ¡­"


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head: "For your Highness''s sake, just a hundred thousand silver."


    "One hundred thousand silver taels!" Chu Feng was completely driven mad.


    Right now, he wished he could beat himself to death!


    This Bai Zheng, who was she still that stupid girl who was willing to be bullied by him at the beginning, was clearly a debt collecting devil! Now that they were bestowed marriage with Feng Linyuan, they were even stronger than him and teamed up together to gang up on him, pulling his tendons and skin until there was nothing left to play with.


    Looking at the unwilling Chu Feng, Bai Zheng smiled, "It doesn''t matter if Young Master Chu has made a bad decision. Just send the silver taels to the Bai Mansion when the time comes. Thank you, Young Master Chu, for bringing me here. As for the rest of the road, just have Master Hou to send me off. "


    With that, he ignored Chu Feng and stepped out of the room, passing by the guards who were unable to move at the moment, and walked away with Feng Linyuan.


    "Where does Miss Bai want to go?"


    Inside the spacious carriage, Feng Linyuan was leaning against the inner wall as he spoke while looking at the blue clothed girl who was looking out of the window without restraint.


    Bai Zheng turned around and smiled: "Didn''t I ask for a kiln in Young Master Soong last time? I''ll take this opportunity to take a careful look today and pick a good one."


    "This marquis does know, that there''s a kiln in the Soong Family, with a large scale and many masters. Furthermore, it''s not far away, and it''s only two incense sticks away from the main city of the Yongding City ¡­"


    "Let''s go to the place you mentioned." Bai Zheng decisively replied.


    "Mo Lee, go to Song Jin." Feng Linyuan immediately ordered.


    Bai Zheng was obviously very satisfied with the information that Feng Linyuan had provided. She sat on the carriage and smiled: "Thank you, Master Hou."


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head as a response. Looking at the sweetly smiling Bai Zheng in front of him, and thinking back to those ugly vagabonds from before, Feng Linyuan endured it a little but still spoke: "Miss Bai is taking too many risks today."


    Bai Zheng suddenly appeared on her face and muttered: "I was originally thinking that Chu Feng might not be that good of a person. But in the end, you are still quite generous, and for the sake of thirty thousand silver, you would rather die with me than to pay! "


    "I heard that when Chu Feng came knocking on his door, Miss Bai followed him out voluntarily?" Feng Linyuan shot a cold glance at Bai Zheng, "Miss Bai sure is bold to ask for thirty thousand."


    Bai Zheng shrunk her neck back and said to Feng Linyuan with a smile, trying to curry favor with him, "Didn''t Master Hou come to save me? I believe that you, the Marquis'' hero, will definitely not just stand by and watch."


    "What if I don''t arrive in time?"


    Feng Linyuan felt a chill at the bottom of his heart. Could it be that this girl was relying on his power to come and rescue her, allowing Chu Feng, that crazy guy, to take her away?


    What if the Dark Guard were one step too late? What if she didn''t arrive in time? If...


    Bai Zheng laughed casually, as if she was not worried about what Feng Linyuan had said. He was truly not in time.


    "If it really isn''t possible, then I can only force him with my death. Although Chu Feng seemed to not care, he did not dare to take any risk in life. He was betting that I wouldn''t dare to die. He wanted to let those bunch of scoundrels dirty my body, marry me, humiliate me in the future, and make me live a life worse than death. I also bet that he won''t dare to die, and if I really do take out the hairpin to threaten his life, he won''t dare to take the life of the entire Mansion of Prime Minister to fill it up! "


    "I never thought that Miss Bai would be so pure and fierce!" Feng Linyuan snorted from his nose.


    Although Bai Zheng had a slight headache, she felt a warm feeling in her heart.


    No matter what, this marquis was always worried about her safety.


    Thinking up to here, Bai Zheng smiled and said, "Master Hou, don''t worry. Just as I left the Bai Mansion entrance, I saw a black shadow flash past. I recognize that person, it''s Mo Lee."


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng in shock, as if he did not expect Bai Zheng to discover this matter.

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    "I know that the Marquis sent people to protect me. Since Mo Lee is here, Master Hou will definitely not let me get injured. That''s why Bai Zheng dared to follow Chu Feng out of the city brazenly, and dared to enrage Chu Feng to such an extent. "


    Feng Linyuan looked at the lady in front of him for a while, then chuckled: "You''re smart ¡­ Cough cough! "


    Feng Linyuan covered his lips and coughed a few times before stopping.


    Bai Zheng hurriedly got up and sat beside him, patting his back until he stopped coughing. Only then did she ask worriedly, "Is the Marquis'' poison cured?"


    "Uncle Zhu had already consumed Bone-penetrating Herb s last night, so there''s no major harm done to my body now."


    Bai Zheng did not believe him: "Then how can it be like this?"


    Feng Linyuan replied: "This is an old ailment, it has nothing to do with the purple capsule poison. A little cough is the most common during this kind of season, Miss Bai need not worry. "


    Bai Zheng looked at the weather outside, it was currently warm and cold, the temperature differed greatly during the day and night, making it extremely easy for people to feel cold. Only then did she heave a sigh of relief, sat back down by the window, and began babbling.


    "That''s good. "Master Hou must take care to guard against the cold. Put on more clothes, put on a coat and coat when you go out, don''t lose your temperature just for the sake of being elegant ¡­"


    "Alright, alright, Miss Bai is right." Feng Linyuan replied helplessly, he looked like a normal man who had been annoyed by his opponent for nagging, but under the sleeves that Bai Zheng couldn''t see, Feng Linyuan''s five fingers were clenched into a fist, the back of his hand had long turned purple.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan''s pale face, Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows and asked worriedly: "Right, did you manage to find anything with the purple capsule on the Liufeng''s claws?"


    Feng Linyuan''s expression turned cold: "The matter about the Purple Capsule has already begun, we have also caught the person, but the person in charge has not been investigated, but even if that person did not confess, I still know who he is."


    "Who is it?" Bai Zheng subconsciously asked.


    Although this was Feng Linyuan''s private affairs, Bai Zheng should not have meddled with it. But in the end, the reason why he was poisoned was to save her, so whether the mastermind behind it or not, had already pulled Bai Zheng into the water, causing her to have no choice but to care about it.


    Feng Linyuan looked at her quietly, as if he was thinking about something, but he did not say a word.


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes and muttered to herself for a moment, "Master Hou, now that I am the future mistress of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, in the heart of the person who poisoned me, I am one with Master Hou. For this matter, Master Hou should not keep it a secret from me."


    Feng Linyuan looked at the stubborn girl in front of him, the girl looked at him with determination.


    After a long while, Feng Linyuan sighed: "You don''t have to do this."


    "What?" Bai Zheng did not understand.


    Feng Linyuan''s expression was indifferent, but it was still warm. "You should be like an ordinary daughter of a daughter, the wife of the Marquis family, paying attention to which clothes are the most beautiful every day. What rouge and water powder are the most beautiful, all those hardships and hardships outside should be borne by us men."


    Bai Zheng finally understood and chuckled.


    "I know that the Miss Bai is not something that those mediocre daughters can compare to. In order to protect her family, the Miss Bai is wise and decisive, surpassing everyone. Whenever there is a problem, the Miss Bai will rush to the front to protect their family members."


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng with a trace of love in her eyes. "Now, it''s as you said, you and I are already one. In the future, whenever I''m here, Miss Bai only needs to hide behind me and enjoy the music like an ordinary woman."


    Unknowingly, Feng Linyuan had already changed from "this marquis" to "me" when he addressed himself to Bai Zheng.


    Neither of them noticed this change. Everything seemed so natural.


    The carriage''s curtain hit the window frame one after another as the carriage moved. Sunlight shone through the cracks in the carriage and fell on Bai Zheng''s face, making her skin seem even whiter and snowy.


    She smiled, her eyes shining.


    "Master Hou knows of a place where winter is cold to the bone. Raising one''s head, one can see that the sky is filled with pulsing aurora. In one place, there was a jade-green sea that swept across the white sand like a beauty''s long white dress. "There is a place where the grass is neatly trimmed. In the distance, there are snow-capped mountains that stretch across the horizon ¡­"


    Feng Linyuan was stunned, he had never heard of these places that Bai Zheng mentioned before.


    He did not know what a beach was, nor did he know what the Aurora was. Even though this was the case, he still knew that it would definitely be extremely beautiful. It would definitely sound so beautiful, making people yearn for it.


    Bai Zheng raised her head, she raised her hand to her hair and smiled at the sunlight outside the window.


    "If a person can only live his life in the back yard and can''t see the beauty of the world or taste the flavor of the world, what is the point of such a life? The Marquis felt that Bai Zheng, who had rushed into the fray, was pitiful. However, Bai Zheng felt that the gold that could only be used to play zither and embroider in her daughter''s room was truly pitiful. "


    Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows slightly.


    Bai Zheng turned her face to the side, and looked at Feng Linyuan with bright and spirited eyes: "The whole purpose of their lives, was to be a parasite, have children, assist their husband, and be stuck in the backyard their whole lives, with no ideals, no goals, and no ego."


    "But Bai Zheng doesn''t want to be the woman in the backyard. Even though her life is only a short few decades, Bai Zheng is greedy, but I want to see millions of rivers and mountains, taste all the delicacies in the world, and not hide behind the Marquis. Instead, I want to be a woman standing by her side, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Marquis. "


    Feng Linyuan was stunned, he was unable to say anything for a long time.


    Ever since he was young, he had been taught that men were ambitious. Men were supposed to protect women and protect them from behind. As for his mother and grandmother, they would all tell him that there was a difference between males and females ¡­


    As if he knew what Feng Linyuan was thinking, Bai Zheng''s voice rang out once again: "Master Hou, since ancient times, men and women have always been different, but the difference between men and women, is only in terms of body and strength. If a man can do something, then so can a girl. "


    Bai Zheng''s voice was very calm, without the slightest bit of undulation, but it caused Feng Linyuan to be extremely shocked.


    Because he was a man, he had never considered what Bai Zheng had said about this level.


    But Bai Zheng was right, what was the difference between men and women? This world didn''t rely on brute force. What a man could do, how could a woman not do?


    He raised his head and saw Bai Zheng sitting sideways on the carriage seat. One of her feet was by her side and the other was under her body.


    That movement was originally very ungraceful and didn''t look like a girl''s daughter at all. However, when she did it, it seemed so natural and had a sense of elegance to it.


    "I know Master Hou might not agree, but it doesn''t matter, Master Hou is willing to help Bai Zheng till here. It can be seen that even if Master Hou does not agree, you can still understand Bai Zheng ¡­"


    "It''s Feng Linche."

 C78

    "What?" Bai Zheng didn''t even have time to react.


    Feng Linyuan repeated: "Regarding the purple capsule, the person behind is Feng Linche."


    Bai Zheng''s face changed, it was unknown if it was because of Feng Linyuan''s sudden change in attitude, or because the person who said it was too surprising to her.


    "Master Hou''s meaning is, the person who harmed you is His Majesty?" Bai Zheng said in disbelief.


    Feng Linyuan nodded.


    Bai Zheng felt like she was stuttering: "Isn''t he, isn''t it about Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, is he taking good care of us?"


    A hint of coldness flashed across Feng Linyuan''s face.


    Bai Zheng immediately thought of a possibility, covered her mouth and said softly: "Could it be that the reason the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis has turned into its current state is all because of Feng Linche?"


    "Miss Bai is wise."


    Previously, Bai Zheng had only dealt with a few people who wouldn''t talk to her about Feng Linyuan for no reason. As a result, she had no understanding about the battle of Yancheng at all.


    And the only news that she had obtained from Feng Jingyi was that he had lost because he was jealous of her. Although she did not believe this, no matter what, she would not think of this towards Feng Linche.


    After all, Yancheng was the territory of the Great Zhou, and what was sacrificed was a hundred thousand officers!


    What exactly was the reason that Feng Linche had so much hatred towards the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis? He was willing to take the risk of losing his homeland and damaging his soldiers, and yet he still chose to cooperate with the Xiliang?


    Wasn''t this asking for a beating?


    Thinking about that, Bai Zheng muttered: "How can that be? What exactly is the reason behind the failure of the Yancheng battle? "


    Feng Linyuan looked in front of him with a cold expression.


    "At that time, Xuanning King personally led four hundred thousand soldiers and laid down their Yancheng. I accompanied Father and brought a hundred and fifty thousand Changping Army for the battle, and although the strength of our forces were greatly different, since Changping Army is an army that was established since our Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis was established, our training was always strict and there were always the words'' Great Zhou barrier ''. Although it was not one against a hundred, fighting against ten alone was not a problem."


    I originally did not place this battle in my eyes. However, for some reason, my father was repeatedly defeated. Feng Linche ordered for the Gaochang Marquis to lead 300,000 troops to the Yancheng to support the battle.


    That day, father said that he had made a plan with me, he led 3000 elite soldiers to attack Zhuo Yi''s main camp at night, feigning that he was no match for the enemy and escaped. Let me lead five thousand elite soldiers to steal the grain at this time.


    This was a foolproof plan to begin with, even if I don''t successfully ambush Zhuo Yi, once I steal the rations, Xiliang will naturally lose without a fight. "But the result..."


    Bai Zheng remained silent, but in the end, the hundred thousand soldiers and horses that were preparing for an ambush had all died at the Qing He Ridge.


    "After father died in battle, I was also heavily injured. Although I had the intention to investigate the battle at the river ridge, because the Xiliang was fierce and the Gaochang Marquis had not arrived yet, I could only focus on defending against the enemy. When the Yancheng defeated me, I fell into a coma and only woke up a month later.


    Feng Linyuan explained in a casual tone, but Bai Zheng was startled by what she heard.


    His father, who loved him dearly, suddenly died on the battlefield, and even though he was severely injured in the battle, he still had to force himself to use a mere fifty thousand soldiers and horses to repel the four hundred thousand soldiers of Xiliang.


    On one hand, he was seriously injured. On the other hand, he himself had already lost the will to live.


    Bai Zheng didn''t know what to say, and only felt that her chest was heavily blocked.


    Feng Linyuan''s line of sight pierced through the carriage and went far ahead. His expression was flat, revealing an indescribable desolation.


    "After I woke up, I carefully thought about it. The more I thought about it, the more suspicious I became. This battle was jointly set up by me and my father. Even if the enemy spies knew that there was an ambush, and all four hundred thousand soldiers and horses with Xiliang have come out to face it, I, hundred thousand Changping Army would not be so weak. "


    Hearing to here, Bai Zheng frowned: "There''s something different about this battle. Either something happened to the hundred thousand Changping Army that Senior Marquis brought along, or else ¡­" As she spoke, she looked at Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan nodded, and continued, "I have also suspected, that the number of troops and horses brought by the Xiliang back then, was more than four hundred thousand."


    "Have you found any clues?" Bai Zheng had grasped the key point, and asked.


    Feng Linyuan''s face was currently sealed with a thousand miles of ice.


    "Father had a personal soldier under his command. His name was He Dong, and he died in battle along with Father. He Dong''s wife was absolutely heartbroken, and on the day she received the grievous news, a strand of white silk followed him. He Dong had an only daughter, who had been buried by his mother and had not been heard from since.


    But one time, one of my subordinates discovered that the great Young Master had a concubine by his side, who looked exactly like the vanished He Dong''s daughter, Hee Qing.


    And that Zhao Yujin, half a year ago, was once sent by Feng Linche to send out an envoy for the Xiliang. "


    "What you mean is that Zhao Yujin has colluded with the Xiliang to marry He Dong''s daughter as a benefit and lured He Dong into betraying the military intelligence to the Xiliang?" Bai Zheng thought about it again and quickly thought of a possibility.


    A trace of a smile emerged on Feng Linyuan''s ice-cold face. "Zhao Yujin, you don''t have that kind of guts."


    "After that, the Zhao Family once again ascended the clouds, their fame even overshadowed their Chu Family. The Zhao Family was promoted to be an imperial concubine, and the marriage between Feng Jingyang and Mansion of Gaochang Marquis was set at that time."


    Bai Zheng was stunned in place.


    "If the Zhao Family hadn''t done something great, how could they be so favoured?"


    Feng Linyuan''s voice was already extremely cold.


    "There is only one possibility, and that is that Feng Linche has colluded with Xiliang to deal with my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis and Changping Army together."


    "Do you have evidence?" Although Bai Zheng asked this, she already had the answer in her heart.


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng and laughed, there was a hint of desolation in that smile.


    "I have sent people to keep an eye on the Zhao Family, so we have no contact with the Xiliang anymore. On the other hand, the ambassador sent by Feng Linche was carrying a secret letter. "


    "I understand." Bai Zheng asked.


    Needless to say, the contents of the letter must be related to the trade between Feng Linche and Xiliang.


    She sighed. She had thought that no matter how disorderly the kings of the ancient times were, they would at most be like Zhao Zhuzhe, who believed in the words of those treacherous officials and killed the loyal officials who protected their country. However, she did not expect that the lord of a country would actually sell his kingdom himself in order to consolidate his authority!


    Using such a dirty method, he had caused the death of the most loyal people in Great Zhou Court.


    True...


    Too much cruelty.


    A loyal official of the generation, Marquis Dingyuan, with a hundred thousand heroic souls!


    He was once the strongest protector of the Great Zhou and he travelled the battlefield his entire life, but in the end, he didn''t die in the battle of the Guardian of the Kingdom.


    Bai Zheng closed her eyes and took a deep breath, her hand forming a fist to stop herself from trembling.


    Only after a long while did he raise his gaze and look at the person before him, only saying, "Master Hou."

 C79

    The person in front of him did not make a sound. He sat on the carriage, his back straightened, and his expression was calm as he looked into the distance.


    It was as if someone had taught him and scrutinized him when he was a teenager, asking him to straighten his back and remember the hatred he felt when he fought against a hundred thousand soldiers.


    The world looked out of those gentle eyes, cold and cold.


    No one knew where he had come from or where he had come from.


    However, it was at this moment that a person seemed to tread on the snow and come over in the quiet winter night, calling out to him with a clear and beautiful voice.


    When she came, the light fell upon the heavens and earth, turning the snow into the spring stream, melting the night into the moon.


    She sat right next to him and patted his hand as she whispered, "Master Hou, you are no longer alone. In the future, you will still have me."


    Feng Linyuan did not say anything, but his focused gaze was slowly pulled back by her voice.


    His gaze gradually landed on the young girl''s face. He looked straight into her black and white eyes, which reflected his own face, pale and desolate.


    However, there was an unprecedented feeling of anger.


    He smiled slowly.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan smile, Bai Zheng heaved a sigh of relief. She also smiled and said, "Then, what do you plan to do next?"


    Feng Linyuan''s eyes congealed into a hint of killing intent, "The hatred for father is irreconcilable. I will not let anyone who is involved in this matter off the hook. "


    "Then are you planning on plotting a war, or are you preparing to usurp the throne?" Bai Zheng asked curiously.


    Feng Linyuan glanced at Bai Zheng. This kind of outrageous speech, however, was actually uttered casually by Bai Zheng, as if she was asking "Do you want to eat steamed buns or buns", which was unexpected.


    "Aren''t you afraid?" Feng Linyuan smiled.


    Bai Zheng sat back by the window, adjusted her skirt, and sighed slowly: "Marrying a chicken will always be a chicken, marrying a dog will always be a dog."


    She did not know why, but the struggle and pain in Feng Linyuan''s heart for so many years, suddenly disappeared when Bai Zheng said that it was all up to him now.


    He thought of the girl saying firmly in his ear, "I will be here in the future."


    It was as if she had always been the one to shoulder all of the hatred and danger alone. Suddenly, someone stood by her side, standing side by side with her, jointly defending her against the wind and rain.


    With him, this world would be pacified.


    The heaven and earth are heartless, they once treated all things as ruminants.


    However, Heaven had blessed all living things, and had sent her to his side.


    Feng Linyuan suddenly stretched out his hand. His long fingers pierced through the dust of his hatred and the pain in his hand and landed on Bai Zheng''s face.


    "Zheng, thank you."


    Bai Zheng blinked her eyes blankly, her entire body stiffened and she did not dare make a sound.


    Feng Linyuan''s hand fell on Bai Zheng''s face. That soft and tender touch which carried warmth, made him unwilling to let go.


    He calmed his heart and then retracted his hand. His gaze was still as gentle as usual as he calmly looked at Bai Zheng: "From now on, I''ll call you Zheng, okay?"


    Bai Zheng''s earlobes quickly turned red, and his entire face felt like it was on fire.


    She made a low "Ugh" sound.


    Sooner or later, they would be husband and wife, so there was no need to address him as Miss Bai.


    she told herself.


    However, for some reason, he was still extremely nervous.


    She looked out the window somewhat awkwardly, trying to ease her emotions ¡­ And the blush on her face.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng''s shy appearance was cute, although she still wanted to tease her a little, she knew that she was a girl with a thin face. She stopped herself and only looked at Bai Zheng quietly.


    The girl in front of him was wearing a long blue dress. She had a slim figure, and her ink-like long hair was draped over her back. She was gently held back by a golden pendant hairpin.


    Such a beautiful girl, just now she almost ¡­


    Thinking to this point, Feng Linyuan said with a dark face: "Zheng, I won''t be at ease if you''re like this."


    Bai Zheng was startled, she turned to look at him, obviously not expecting the other party to suddenly say such a sentence.


    What was he worried about?


    "Bai Mansion lacks a few guards who can protect people. Mo Lee, send a few people from the Marquis Palace over there. " Feng Linyuan coldly snorted. "Don''t let me see someone brazenly snatching someone away like you did today."


    Bai Zheng finally reacted and her heart suddenly softened. She reached out and patted Feng Linyuan''s arm: "If I didn''t want to leave, then Chu Feng wouldn''t have been able to kidnap me. Master Hou, you don''t have to worry."


    Feng Linyuan ignored her, and continued to think: "Although the little girl beside you is clever, he has no way of controlling the enemy, and in the end, it''s still not enough, why not send another strong girl."


    Bai Zheng could only agree to every single one of them. In the end, Feng Linyuan was worried about her.


    He never thought that after he got engaged, he would be able to obtain so many benefits from relying on Feng Linyuan.


    Thinking about it this way, Bai Zheng found Feng Linyuan more pleasing to the eye.


    The horse carriage stopped in front of Song Yu, Bai Zheng inspected the place thoroughly, and was extremely satisfied, she immediately signed a contract with Soong Yiqing who rushed over upon hearing the news, and wanted to use the place for one year.


    Soong Yiqing knew that it was definitely Feng Linyuan who gave him the news, and he felt extremely stifled. Although Bai Zheng had given him 30% interest during the negotiations, he still felt his heart aching.


    The combination of these two had indeed become the greatest disaster!


    Bai Zheng on the other hand, did not care about Soong Yiqing''s feelings, and only wholeheartedly threw himself into the kiln.


    A few days ago, she had researched many things of this era. Not just paper, but also copper mirrors, porcelain, even the daily meals, they were all a long way from the era a thousand years later.


    In terms of just the porcelain, in the current Great Zhou, the porcelain was in the primitive blue and white porcelain stage which had gone from pottery to porcelain over time. The color and luster of the porcelain could not be compared with the crystal clear and warm blue porcelain which was in the later stages.


    Thanks to the fact that she had gone to Jingdezhen to help her uncle during the summer vacation and had improved her ceramic skills, she was a chemical genius in her own right, so it was not a problem at all.


    Bai Zheng immediately stayed behind to learn how to make porcelain, and also discussed with her master how to add new things, and how to make porcelain.


    "Oh no, Miss Bai! Master Hou fainted ¡­ "


    Bai Zheng was squatting in front of the kiln and watching the temperature change, when a youth in green clothes rushed in frantically and shouted.


    ''s identity was different from before. As the future Wife of Dingyuan Marquis, she would naturally be the first to report anything that had happened to Dingyuan.


    Bai Zheng was startled, she immediately stood up and asked: "What''s going on?"


    The young man had obviously never seen such a scene before and was quite frightened. His voice was tinged with tears as he said, "Master Hou, after you and our young master had talked things through, you said that you wanted to take a look at your situation. Who would''ve thought that just as you stood up and took a step, you would suddenly spit out a lot of blood ¡­ "Then, he fainted ¡­"


    Bai Zheng''s heart trembled. She turned around and walked out, and before the youth could finish speaking, her figure had already disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

 C80

    Seeing that, the young man immediately chased after Bai Zheng and brought him to the door.


    As Bai Zheng stepped into the room, she turned around and saw Feng Linyuan lying on the bed with a face as white as paper, and with lips still stained with dark red blood.


    "How could he be like this? Hasn''t she already eaten Bone-penetrating Herb before?" Bai Zheng asked softly as she glanced at Soong Yiqing who was sitting on the edge of the bed.


    Soong Yiqing replied unhappily: "If it wasn''t for the Miss Bai, how could he be!"


    Bai Zheng was startled. "Why do you say that?"


    "Do you know that Ayuan has once received an extremely heavy injury? The last time he was poisoned by the Purple Capsule, it caused the old injuries within his body to erupt again. Last night, he spat out quite a bit of blood."


    "What did you say!" Bai Zheng''s heart was suddenly grabbed.


    "Last night, after Uncle Zhu obtained the Bone-penetrating Herb, he immediately fried it and fed it to him. For some reason, at night, he still spat out blood many times. He should have been resting in his room today, but the moment he heard that something had happened to you, he immediately rushed out to save you. You, you are just messing around, what need is there to take Ayuan''s life as a joke! "


    Soong Yiqing was panicking in his heart. Looking at the "culprit" in front of him, he was even angrier than ever.


    Bai Zheng''s face turned pale white, she bit her lips and said with difficulty: "Didn''t you convince the Bone-penetrating Herb to be fine?"


    Soong Yiqing was about to answer when he saw a black figure rushing in with a doctor behind him.


    It was the Uncle Zhu.


    The Uncle Zhu could not care about anything else, he waved Soong Yiqing who was sitting on the side of the bed, and went forward, frowning as he stroked his beard.


    "How is it?" Soong Yiqing asked anxiously.


    Uncle Zhu only held onto his pulse for a long time, muttering to himself in silence, his eyebrows knitted even tighter, almost turning into a mountain.


    Bai Zheng thought that this was bad, but she did not dare say anything out of fear of disturbing the Uncle Zhu.


    He had to get closer and closer.


    It was unknown how much time had passed before Uncle Zhu finally lowered his hand and muttered with a dark face. "How could this be, how could this be ¡­"


    "Uncle Zhu! Just tell us the truth. " Soong Yiqing was anxious.


    Bai Zheng''s mind was in a mess, she immediately rushed to Feng Linyuan''s side and looked at the person lying on the bed.


    It was only at this moment that Bai Zheng noticed that her body under the wide outer robe was already extremely skinny.


    In a trance, the unconscious person on the bed slightly moved.


    Bai Zheng hurriedly raised her head to look and coincidentally bumped into Feng Linyuan, who was slowly opening his eyes.


    They looked at each other, and Bai Zheng felt like she had something in her throat, she was actually speechless for a moment.


    "Zheng." Feng Linyuan smiled faintly.


    Bai Zheng''s nose turned sour and she almost cried.


    "Ayuan is awake!" When Soong Yiqing heard this, he turned his head to see the awakened Feng Linyuan and exclaimed in surprise.


    However, there was no happiness on Uncle Zhu''s face. He only glanced at Feng Linyuan and lowered his eyes without saying a word.


    Bai Zheng turned to look at Uncle Zhu, then looked at Feng Linyuan, and understood. She got up and said to Uncle Zhu: "Uncle Zhu, the paper and pen to write the prescription is outside, please follow me."


    Uncle Zhu looked at Bai Zheng deeply and nodded.


    The two of them were about to leave when Feng Linyuan''s voice sounded. "Uncle Zhu, if you have anything to say, say it in front of me."


    Bai Zheng''s face turned white, only to see Uncle Zhu stopping in his tracks, sighing heavily.


    "I know my own limits. "No need to say that behind my back." Feng Linyuan''s face was pale, his words still had a hint of weakness, but his expression was firm.


    He was not a person who was afraid of death. However, he had to be aware of his physical condition. Otherwise, all of his efforts and all of his plans would be for naught.


    As if he knew what Feng Linyuan was thinking, Uncle Zhu only hesitated for a moment before walking in front of Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan wanted to stand up, but Soong Yiqing reacted quickly and tucked two pillows behind him, forcing him to sit down on the headboard.


    The atmosphere in the room became quiet for a while.


    After a long while, the Uncle Zhu finally spoke up.


    "Master Hou, you were hit by the Xiliang''s poison arrow earlier. The poison arrow was extremely acidic and would have corroded your internal organs to death. However, your life was not worth it, and after being shot down by the arrow, you were stung by the Spirit Valley.


    The Spirit Valley and the Bone Corrosion Grass are both extremely poisonous creatures, yet they are able to balance each other in your body and barely save your life.


    Even though it didn''t immediately take your life, it still hurt your foundation. This old man has spent my entire life studying, but I can only barely maintain the balance of the poison in Master Hou''s body. I can''t completely cure Master Hou''s illness.


    But that claw from the Liufeng caused the marquis to be poisoned by the purple capsule again ¡­ " The Uncle Zhu''s voice became softer and softer.


    "Didn''t you say that the Bone-penetrating Herb s were enough? That Bone-penetrating Herb could cure the purple capsule''s poison!" Soong Yiqing almost jumped up when he heard it!


    They had spent so much effort to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb, but it was actually useless?


    The Uncle Zhu''s face was ashen as he said dryly, "I had thought that as long as the purple capsule and Bone-penetrating Herb counterbalance each other, it would not disrupt the Marquis'' balance. However, I did not expect the purple capsule to be so strong, and even separated the Spirit Valley from the Bone Corrosion Grass ¡­"


    Bai Zheng looked as if she was being shouted at.


    The meaning of the Uncle Zhu was very obvious. The purple capsule was like the last straw that suppressed Feng Linyuan''s body, and the balance within Feng Linyuan''s body had already been completely broken.


    Once all kinds of toxins were activated, then...


    Bai Zheng didn''t dare to think about it at all.


    It was just like water and fire. If they were to completely fuse, they would be able to balance each other out. It was just like how one could not be attacked by fire while in water, and could not be flooded when in fire.


    However, if there was suddenly a piece of soil, separating the water from the fire, it would be like putting your upper body into the water and drowning, while your lower body would be burnt to death.


    Each type of poison would have the greatest destructive power, causing the person who was poisoned to be completely devoured.


    Soong Yiqing staggered two steps back and sat on the ground.


    "How much longer do I have?" In the dead silence, Feng Linyuan calmly spoke out.


    Uncle Zhu looked up, a rare look of grief surging in his eyes: "Even if this old man uses all his strength, I will still protect Master Hou ¡­ "One month."


    One month?


    However, Feng Linyuan nodded lightly. "One month, although it''s a bit urgent, it''s enough for me to force it."


    Feng Linyuan''s expression was light, as if he was not talking about his own life and death, but a statement of a small everyday matter.


    But this kind of expression made Bai Zheng''s heart ache that was hard to put into words.


    The man in front of him seemed to have seen through life and death. To him, these weren''t any big matters.


    Bai Zheng''s line of sight was filled with fog, which gradually obscured her vision.


    "One month? What do you call a month! Didn''t that Godly Doctor Lian Feimu say he would be twenty-five years old? Ayuan is currently only twenty-two years old, there should still be three years left, how did it become one month?! " Soong Yiqing was completely anxious.

 C81

    Uncle Zhu seemed to have been hit by something, as he raised his head in shock, his cloudy eyes revealed a trace of a strange light!


    Feng Linyuan raised his hand and opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, he suddenly spat out another mouthful of blood and fell to the ground.


    "Master Hou!" Bai Zheng''s breathing stagnated as she hurriedly rushed back to Feng Linyuan''s side. Not knowing what else to do, she hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood off''s lips.


    Soong Yiqing flung the Uncle Zhu aside and turned pale in shock when he saw that Feng Linyuan had fainted.


    After Bai Zheng wiped the blood off her face, she looked at the pale white Feng Linyuan in front of him and suddenly felt a deep sense of helplessness surge into her heart. At this moment, she really regretted her choice. Why did she want to learn chemistry instead of medicine?


    But there was no use in panicking now. After panicking for just a moment, she tried her best to calm her heart, and turned to look at Uncle Zhu and said: "Uncle Zhu! Didn''t you say that you can protect the marquis for three months? I ask Uncle Zhu to keep his word. " As he spoke, he stood up and made way.


    Uncle Zhu who was called out was originally standing there looking at Feng Linyuan, stunned. Only after hearing Bai Zheng''s words did his expression loosen a little.


    He turned and walked over to his own small medicine chest. He opened the lid, but his hand brushed past the bottles and jars he used to pick up. He reached into the far corner and pulled out a small, unremarkable wooden jar.


    He held onto the wooden jar as if he was holding onto something heavy. Step by step, he walked towards Feng Linyuan.


    Bai Zheng''s heart was suddenly filled with an intense unease. She stopped Uncle Zhu: "Uncle Zhu, what is this in your hands?"


    Uncle Zhu''s lifeless gaze slowly shifted until it landed on Bai Zheng''s face. "Don''t worry, Miss Bai. If anything happens to the Marquis, this old man will sacrifice my life as your master."


    "What do you mean? What exactly is this thing? " Bai Zheng asked, but even she did not realize, that her questioning voice was trembling.


    Uncle Zhu looked at the small wooden jar in his hand and sighed.


    "Even though this old man still has a month left, Master Hou is extremely likely to be like what happened just now. He vomited blood, fainted, vomited blood, fainted ¡­" "Until my blood runs out and I die."


    Bai Zheng''s head exploded, and her chest seemed to have been struck ruthlessly by something.


    "You mean that the so-called month that the duke is doing so is only when she''s about to die. Will she be unconscious most of the time?" After a long while, Bai Zheng finally found her voice and said hoarsely.


    "Exactly." The Uncle Zhu replied with a bitter smile.


    Bai Zheng looked at the wooden jar in Uncle Zhu''s hand. "Then what is this?"


    Uncle Zhu raised the thing in his hand. "Senior Brother left this for me all those years ago, so I can use it as a life-saving medicine at critical moments."


    "Since it''s such a good item, why did the Uncle Zhu need to take it out now?"


    When Feng Linyuan was just poisoned by the purple capsule, or when he was first poisoned by the Spirit Valley and Bone Corrosion Grass, why did he not take it out?


    Seemingly knowing where Bai Zheng''s question came from, Uncle Zhu replied lightly, "Even my master was helpless against Master Hou''s condition back then. All he could do was protect him until she turned 25, let alone me and Senior Brother. Senior Brother''s medicine, I have never thought of using it on Master Hou. "


    "Your master? "Could it be ¡­" Bai Zheng was startled.


    Uncle Zhu nodded: "That''s right, the genius doctor Lian Feimo is my master."


    Bai Zheng had a sudden realisation, but that was not the case.


    As Bai Zheng looked at the painful expression on Feng Linyuan''s face, she had a nagging feeling that the medicine taken out by the Uncle Zhu was not as simple as just being useless.


    Uncle Zhu explained once again: "Since this pill can cure the hundred poisons, it must be extremely poisonous to begin with. Previously, I didn''t dare to recklessly use it on Master Hou, but now ¡­"


    Right now, Feng Linyuan''s body was in a very critical condition, so he had no choice but to give it a shot.


    "What you''re saying is that once the pill is consumed, it will either temporarily suppress the poison within the marquis'' body, or accelerate the release of the poison, causing the marquis to lose his life?" Bai Zheng grabbed hold of the main point and asked quickly.


    "Exactly." The Uncle Zhu nodded dejectedly.


    "You can''t!" Soong Yiqing had already reacted, he rushed forward and grabbed Uncle Zhu by the arm, "You want to kill him! Uncle Zhu, how can you do this!? "


    "Do you have a way to save the marquis? What good idea do you have?" The Uncle Zhu asked.


    Soong Yiqing quietened down all of a sudden.


    At this moment, the room was filled with a solidified aura, and even the breathing seemed to have become shallow.


    "Really, is there no other way?" After a long while, Bai Zheng spoke again.


    The Uncle Zhu shook his head solemnly.


    "If Master is still here, maybe he is. It was just that Master had long ago become an ancient figure. As for my senior brother, he wholeheartedly studies poison techniques and is inferior to me in the art of medicine. This old man was assigned by my master to stay and save the Marquis. "


    Soong Yiqing had already completely understood what was going on. He walked forward: "Uncle Zhu, is your senior brother the genius doctor, Zhou Sheng, Zhou Yuanning?"


    Uncle Zhu nodded: "Yes."


    "Godly Doctor Zhou Sheng?" Bai Zheng looked at Soong Yiqing suspiciously.


    Soong Yiqing answered: "Divine Doctor Zhou Sheng, back then when your Yongding City heard about that plague, although it was very decisive, it was still very vicious. All the sick and their relatives were quarantined to the outskirts of the city and only a small amount of medicine was given. The plague had been severe, and had isolated tens of thousands of people. Finally, Godly Doctor Zhou Sheng entered the cave. Relying only on the few medicines he had left behind earlier, he had cured the patient.


    Everyone in the world said, Godly Doctor Zhou Sheng, the brilliant hand of benevolence, a living Buddha.


    But after the Yongding City plague, no one has seen the genius doctor, Zhou Sheng. "


    After Bai Zheng finished listening, she had some understanding of this Uncle Zhu senior brother.


    ~ For some reason, Bai Zheng felt a sense of trust towards a medicine left by such a person.


    Just that, if he himself came out, according to Uncle Zhu, Zhou Yuanning''s entire heart was focused on researching poison, maybe Feng Linyuan really had a chance of survival.


    "Uncle Zhu, since this Divine Doctor Zhou is your senior brother, do you know where he is now?" Bai Zheng asked.


    Uncle Zhu sighed, "Senior brother was originally a doctor, but was fond of studying poison techniques. You were displeased by master, so after leaving the sect ten years ago, you never came back. "Speaking of which, it''s been ten years since I''ve had news of Senior Brother."


    Ten years ¡­ Bai Zheng''s heart sank.


    A person without any news for ten years, it was unknown whether they were alive or dead, how could he possibly find that Zhou Yuanning?


    "This medicine was left behind by him before he left." Uncle Zhu looked at the small wooden jar in his hand, then looked at Bai Zheng, "Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyes and looked at Uncle Zhu.


    Uncle Zhu passed the wooden jar over to him. After Bai Zheng mysteriously received it, she asked in surprise, "Uncle Zhu wants me?"


    "Although the duke is drowsy, he can occasionally be conscious for a bit. Miss Bai, now that you are Master Hou''s future wife, whether you eat this medicine or not, this old man does not dare to make the decision on my own, I would be troubling you to discuss the decision with Master Hou. "

 C82

    Bai Zheng looked at the small wooden jar in front of him with a solemn expression.


    This small wooden jar clearly didn''t have any weight, but when held in his hand at this moment, it looked like a thousand jin boulder.


    The pressure caused Bai Zheng to be unable to breathe.


    The Uncle Zhu did not move, and only waited quietly for Bai Zheng''s reply.


    "Alright. "Then I''ll wait for Master Hou to wake up and ask him for his opinion." Bai Zheng opened her lips with much difficulty.


    "Thank you, Miss Bai." After saying that, the Uncle Zhu did not stay any longer. Carrying the medicine box on his back, he slowly walked out.


    However, that figure was no longer as imposing as it usually was. It seemed to have aged another ten years in an instant. It was now limping away with a stooped back.


    After a long while, Bai Zheng turned around and sat beside Feng Linyuan, and looked at him quietly.


    Soong Yiqing looked at the scene before him and wanted to say something. In the end, he didn''t know what to say and also withdrew himself.


    For a moment, the only people left in the room were Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan.


    Counting the number, he had only known Feng Linyuan for a short three days, but the man in front of him had experienced far too much. Even in this kind of life or death situation, it couldn''t be considered as the first time.


    This gentle, jade-like, and bright looking man had once tried his best to help her out of danger without a care for his personal safety, and had turned the tides for her with just a few words. Right now, the agreement he had with her for this life had already been set and only half of his life remained.


    He, he''s still so young, he''s only 22 years old!


    Bai Zheng''s heart ached so much that it was hard to breathe.


    The heavens were unfair, the entire clan of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis was loyal, from generation to generation, the nation was its people.


    Could it be that the clan was filled with loyal blood, or that even a hundred years of a heroic soul would be inferior to Xiao Budian in terms of personal gain, and would not be able to exchange for a single bit of bloodlines to live on?


    Feng Linyuan, he should have been in his prime, should have continued with the brilliance of a young man, being carefree and unrestrained, enjoying a prosperous and stable life!


    should not...


    It shouldn''t be like this, living to the last breath.


    Bai Zheng''s eyes were unknowingly filled with tears. She raised her head and resisted the urge to cry.


    His vision was completely blurred.


    "Hehe ¡­" "Hahaha ¡­" She suddenly laughed.


    More and more tears welled up in his eyes.


    Why blame the heavens for being unfair? Was it not all thanks to her that Feng Linyuan had become like this?


    If she had not acted recklessly and taken the risk, Feng Linyuan would not have dragged his heavily injured body to his rescue.


    She forgot. In her previous life, she had lived for nearly thirty years and spent most of her time by herself. She was already used to settling everything by herself and never thought that anyone would care about her or worry about her.


    However, even though he had only known her for a few days, this man had already risked his life countless times to save her.


    It was him who did not treasure this relationship properly.


    After an unknown period of time, Feng Linyuan finally woke up. Opening his eyes, he saw a young girl sitting in front of him, looking at him with lifeless eyes.


    "Zheng." Feng Linyuan called out with a pained voice.


    Bai Zheng lowered her head and bumped into Feng Linyuan''s bloodshot eyes. After a long while, she finally looked at him and said: "You vomited blood just now."


    "Yes." Feng Linyuan said embarrassedly: "I made you worry."


    Bai Zheng looked at him, and for a moment, she didn''t know what to say as she lowered her eyes.


    "Zheng." After a long while, Feng Linyuan opened his mouth and said: "Did you hear what Uncle Zhu had said just now? I only have one month left. "


    Upon hearing this, Bai Zheng''s heart unconsciously twitched, and she replied numbly: "I know."


    "I was impulsive in this marriage. He was someone who would die soon, why would he drag you into the water? Don''t worry, I will let Feng Linche annul our engagement, and you won''t ¡­ "


    "Feng Linyuan!" Bai Zheng was startled, but immediately she felt anger rushing up from the bottom of her heart, "What do you mean, you want to abandon me? You are the son-in-law that I, Bai Zheng, have personally chosen, the husband that I want to spend the rest of my life with.


    Hearing Bai Zheng''s words, the light in Feng Linyuan''s eyes brightened, but then, she seemed to have thought of something and it dimmed down in an instant. She sighed in a low voice: "You''re still young, why would you waste your life on someone like me? Besides, I have a lot to do in the next month, you know. For those things, it''s best for you to stay away from me. "


    "Feng Linyuan, there''s no more time... "There''s no more time ¡­" Bai Zheng''s face suddenly filled with tears, all the anger had turned into heartache.


    She knew what this guy meant. He didn''t want to implicate her.


    However, the more he acted in such a way, the more her heart ached.


    "Zheng, don''t cry." Feng Linyuan reached out his hand and wiped away the tears on her face, "I know that I don''t have time, it''s me. I shouldn''t have provoked you ¡­ "I''m sorry."


    "No, Feng Linyuan, you might not have enough time to take revenge this month. "You will always be unconscious, rarely awake, with little or no time left..." Bai Zheng''s voice became more and more hoarse.


    "What?" Feng Linyuan was completely dumbstruck, but it did not seem as if he was surprised at all. How could he not be clear about his own body?


    It was just that he had been hoping for a fluke, but it turned out that reality was much more cruel than he had imagined.


    Bai Zheng took a deep breath and calmed herself down with great effort. She could no longer presumptuously vent her feelings. How long would Feng Linyuan be able to sober up, she did not know. It would be better to speak of that matter as soon as possible.


    Thinking about it, she immediately took out the small wooden jar that Uncle Zhu had given her earlier and handed it over to Feng Linyuan.


    "This is the medicine left by Uncle Zhu''s senior brother, the genius doctor Zhou Yuanning. Because of the purple capsule, your body''s internal balance has been damaged. This medicine might be able to help you suppress it. "


    After Feng Linyuan heard this, without saying a word, he opened the wooden jar and took out a black pill to swallow.


    Bai Zheng hurriedly stopped him and said, "Don''t ¡­"


    Feng Linyuan stopped what he was doing and quietly waited for Bai Zheng to finish.


    Bai Zheng''s hands started to tremble, and she laughed with great difficulty: "Aren''t you afraid that it''s poison? "I didn''t find out. I was just in a hurry to eat it."


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "No, Zheng won''t hurt me."


    "But I''m afraid." Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan, "Uncle Zhu said that it is three portions of poison, and furthermore, your body is completely unable to determine what kind of effect the medicine you consume will have on you. Although that Bone-penetrating Herb is nothing, but this, he doesn''t dare guarantee, perhaps, will really make you ¡­ "So that''s how it is ¡­" Bai Zheng could not continue.


    "So you''re going to die?" Feng Linyuan smiled indifferently, "But I won''t eat it. In the remaining month, what difference is there between this and death?"


    But Bai Zheng still blocked it with her life on the line.


    "Zheng, before I take revenge, I will not die. I''ve waited so long, so long. How could I have wasted all my efforts? "


    Feng Linyuan''s gaze was as gentle as water.


    "Trust me."

 C83

    Bai Zheng stared at Feng Linyuan for a long while before her lips trembled: "Swear, you will definitely wake up and marry me."


    Feng Linyuan solemnly nodded: "I swear, I will definitely wake up."


    "Marry me." Bai Zheng emphasized each word.


    "Zheng, you know that even if I wake up, I won''t be able to live for long ¡­" Feng Linyuan laughed bitterly.


    "Swear that you will wake up, live well, and marry me. You said you would protect me for the rest of my life. " Bai Zheng stubbornly refused to give in.


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng, and the two of them stared at each other, in a deadlock.


    In the end, Feng Linyuan helplessly sighed and said in a low voice, "Alright."


    Bai Zheng stared at Feng Linyuan without blinking. Then, she slowly put down the hand that she was blocking.


    Feng Linyuan swallowed the pill without hesitation.


    Bai Zheng stared closely at Feng Linyuan, only to see that not long after she swallowed the medicine, Feng Linyuan''s forehead started to sweat profusely.


    Bai Zheng immediately pulled him down and laid him down, then took a thin blanket and gently placed it on Feng Linyuan''s body. However, Feng Linyuan''s eyes were still closed, his brows were knitted from start to end, and his lips started to exude a green and purple hue.


    It must have hurt. Bai Zheng bit her lips and continued to wipe it with her handkerchief.


    The current Feng Linyuan felt as if his whole body was in excruciating pain. A wave of fury was burning from his throat all the way to his internal organs, as if it was going to tear him apart.


    It was as if someone had set a fire in his chest that was constantly burning, but there seemed to be a ball of cotton stuck at his mouth and nose, blocking his breathing. He could not even take a breath of air even after exerting all his strength.


    Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan''s expression and his entire heart tensed up.


    A multitude of pain welled up from the bottom of her heart. She could not help but raise her hand and grab Feng Linyuan''s hand as she spoke in a hoarse voice.


    "Feng Linyuan, you must endure. You must endure. You just promised to marry me and protect me, and then you intend to go back on your word? It was you who said that marrying me will dissolve your fate ¡­ "


    Feng Linyuan clenched his teeth, his entire body trembling, as though he was about to lose consciousness. But when he held Bai Zheng''s hand, he completely restrained his strength and didn''t use any strength.


    He had been sweating, and his body was cold even in the charred room.


    "Are you cold? Are you very cold?" Bai Zheng held Feng Linyuan''s hand, and felt that it was getting colder and colder. She looked at the trembling Feng Linyuan, and saw his pale face.


    Bai Zheng sat on the side of the bed, bent down, and pulled Feng Linyuan into her embrace.


    "You promised, you will marry me, and if you go back on your word, I will capture you and bring you back to the Underworld, Feng Linyuan, you won''t be able to escape ¡­"


    Bai Zheng kept on talking to wake Feng Linyuan up. The arms around each other tightened, and the two figures intertwined like vines around a tree trunk.


    It was like a weak light that was emitted from the darkness, causing one''s heart to tremble.


    Feng Linyuan''s consciousness became more and more unfocused. He was in too much pain. It was as if thousands of ants were gnawing all over his body, and his limbs and bones were in unbearable pain.


    In a trance, he seemed to have arrived at a familiar city.


    "Yuan, that little brat Zhuo Yi has come to disturb the peace of my Great Zhou again. This time, the two of us will beat him until he can''t recover, and will completely withdraw back into his Xiliang!" A hearty laugh came from the person in front of him. That person was dressed in a military uniform and had a head full of black hair that was tied high to his head. He looked at the person with a spirited expression.


    "Father!"


    The scene changed, several figures could be seen within the military tent, their silhouettes reflected in the candlelight.


    "Yuan''er, the matter of the rations is up to you. Zhuo Yi is a cruel and merciless man, he has always been swift and decisive in battles. If we want to win, we have to catch him off guard. "


    With that, he turned his head with a smile and said to the people behind him, "Liang Sheng, He Dong, Lin Qiao, quickly go and rest. There will be another tough battle tomorrow."


    The three of them clasped their hands and said, "Yes." Just as he was about to leave, one of them walked up to him and looked at him with eyes full of gratification: "The young general is old now and can fight on his own! "Let''s make an agreement today. When tomorrow''s victory returns, Liang Sheng will drink three big bowls of wine with the young general!"


    "Uncle Sheng ¡­"


    The face of the man in front of him suddenly turned blurry. The candle flickered as he appeared on the battlefield.


    "Young General, quickly leave!" "The young general ¡­" The voice that was chasing behind him suddenly stopped, and he abruptly turned around.


    "Xiao Ning!"


    The familiar face in front of him suddenly spewed out a mouthful of blood. He lowered his head in shock, not knowing when a sword had pierced through the body of the person in front of him.


    "Hurry up!" With the last of his strength, the man pushed him hard, pushing him into another scene.


    The hooves of the horses trampled and the swords and spears collided. He stood in the midst of a desperate battle.


    "Father?"


    Suddenly, from afar, he saw a familiar figure pierced through by a longsword.


    "Father!" His eyes looked as if they were about to split.


    "Yuan, the barrier of Great Zhou is created by every single warrior of my Changping Army using their own flesh and blood. We cannot fall, if we fall, our Great Zhou will open up, and our citizens will definitely be displaced. Every single person in the Changping Army, even if they die, they have to stand in front of the commoners and die standing there! "


    He watched as one sword after another surged forward and stabbed into his body. The dark black colored armor on his body was already dyed red with blood. There was almost no place for him to draw his sword now.


    Even so, he still stood there.


    He stood there the whole time without falling.


    "Young General, quickly leave!"


    "When the victory returns tomorrow, Liang Sheng will definitely drink three big bowls of wine with the young general!"


    "Yuan''er, this time, us two will definitely defeat that brat Zhuo Yi and withdraw back to his Xiliang!"


    "..."


    The current Feng Linyuan felt as though he was walking in darkness, drifting endlessly. The voice that continuously resounded in his ears was so familiar that it made his heart bleed.


    Where did you go...


    Father, Uncle Sheng, Xiao Ning ¡­ I miss you guys so much ¡­


    He crouched down. His head hurt so much that it felt like it was about to split open.


    These images and sounds were like a nightmare that had been lingering in his mind for the past seven years.


    "Ah ¡ª" he roared.


    After an unknown amount of time, Bai Zheng''s face was both wet and dry. Because of the constant talking, her lips became more bitter.


    She hugged the Feng Linyuan who had completely lost consciousness tightly.


    Suddenly, Feng Linyuan''s pale face turned sinister, as if he had met something painful. Sweat started to gather on his forehead, and he started to struggle.


    Seeing that, Bai Zheng hugged Feng Linyuan tightly and placed his head on her chest.


    "Feng Linyuan, you can hear me right? "You promised me that you would wake up and marry me, that you would avenge the souls of the wronged. You must hold on, you must hold on ¡­"

 C84

    In the endless darkness, Feng Linyuan kept running forward. The sounds filled his ears, as if they were calling to him to go somewhere, but he instinctively knew that he couldn''t go, couldn''t go ¡­


    He fought hard, covering his ears to stop himself from hearing the sounds.


    "Feng Linyuan... Feng Linyuan... "


    It was unknown when, but among the candid and deep voices, there was a vague, beautiful voice. Although it was not very clear, it gave him an inexplicable feeling of tranquility.


    He tried his best to focus on what the voice was saying. Gradually, the pain turned into warmth, and the blurry voice became clearer.


    "Feng Linyuan, if you abandon me, I will slaughter the Liufeng and stew it to the point where not even bones will remain. "Let those wolfdogs know what the consequences are, whether it''s right or wrong ¡­"


    Bai Zheng murmured. In her blurry vision, she vaguely saw that Feng Linyuan who was leaning on his chest seemed to have opened his eyes.


    She suddenly stopped talking and blinked her eyes vigorously. After confirming that she was not mistaken, her heart that had been hanging in the air suddenly relaxed.


    "You, you''re awake?" Bai Zheng asked uncertainly.


    "Zheng?" Feng Linyuan looked at her in shock, "You have been here for an entire day?"


    Bai Zheng raised her head and realized that the sky had long ago turned completely dark.


    However, she didn''t care about that. She held his hand with urgency and uncontrollable surprise in her voice. "How do you feel? Is your body still in pain?"


    Only now did Feng Linyuan realise the posture between the two of them. His head leaned on Bai Zheng''s chest, touching a soft patch on top of her chest, their two bodies stuck tightly together, both of them tightly holding each other''s hands.


    Feng Linyuan''s pale face was instantly suffused with a layer of scarlet, and he struggled to sit up.


    Bai Zheng seemed to have realized that something was wrong, as she supported Feng Linyuan to sit behind the bed, and bounced three meters away.


    In her previous life, in this life, she had never been so intimate with an adult man before.


    Her face was red enough to bleed. He lowered his head in embarrassment for a while before realizing what he should do now.


    "I, I will go get Uncle Zhu." With that, Bai Zheng ran out as if she was escaping.


    Feng Linyuan''s gaze stayed on that slender blue figure and smiled gently.


    Bai Zheng opened the door and saw Soong Yiqing and Mo Lee standing guard outside. Upon seeing her, the two of them immediately rushed into the room.


    Very quickly, Uncle Zhu also heard the news and rushed over.


    "Master Hou actually took the medicine without permission?" How could you be so impulsive? You didn''t even tell this old man first! "


    Uncle Zhu walked into the room as he continued to curse. He was obviously very excited.


    Bai Zheng stood at the side with her neck hunched and said weakly: "You, you didn''t mention anything when you gave the pill to me ¡­"


    "Ridiculous!" Uncle Zhu glared at her fiercely, then anxiously went forward to feel Feng Linyuan''s pulse, the more he looked, the stranger his expression became.


    "Uncle Zhu ¡ª ¡ª" Bai Zheng felt his entire heart tensed up, and could not help but call out to his in a low voice.


    Soong Yiqing and Mo Lee stared at Uncle Zhu, their fists unconsciously clenching.


    After a long while, Uncle Zhu''s wrinkled face suddenly revealed a smile bit by bit. He put down his hand, looked at Feng Linyuan and comforted, "Master Hou''s current situation seems to have far exceeded my expectations. "The current pulse is much more stable than before the purple capsule poison ¡­"


    "What you mean is that the medicine left behind by the Divine Doctor Zhou not only leveled the effects of the purple capsule on the Marquis, it also made the Marquis better than before?"


    Although Bai Zheng used a questioning tone, the uncontrollable smile on her face revealed her good mood at the moment.


    Uncle Zhu smiled and nodded: "Yes."


    The giant boulder in Bai Zheng''s heart landed, and in an instant, the heart that was originally as still as winter, as if a spring breeze passed by, and the plants and vegetation recovered.


    Finally, there was still a trace of conscience left in this despairing sky. There was still one more thing that was worth it.


    Since the medicine Zhou Yuanning left behind could cure Feng Linyuan''s poison, it also meant that Zhou Yuanning could very likely be able to cure Feng Linyuan''s disease.


    "The marquis will have a blessing if he doesn''t die from great misfortune. This old man will go and mix some medicine to help the duke''s body become a bit more stable. " The Uncle Zhu stood up as he spoke.


    "The matters with the Divine Doctor Zhou ¡­" Seeing that the Uncle Zhu was about to leave, Bai Zheng could not help but call out to him.


    Uncle Zhu did not look back, but only said one sentence: "Once the medicine is done, this old man will go and paint a portrait of Senior Brother."


    Looking at the back of the Uncle Zhu, Bai Zheng frowned.


    It had been ten years since there had been any news of Zhou Yuanning. In this vast sea of people, it would be difficult to find him.


    Looking at this Bai Zheng, Feng Linyuan knew what she was worried about. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he said with a faint smile. "Has Zheng heard of the First Heaven Pavilion?"


    "Ayuan?" Before Bai Zheng could say anything, Soong Yiqing shouted out with a face full of shock.


    "Zheng is the future owner of my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, so there''s no need to hide this matter from me." Feng Linyuan said indifferently.


    Head mother?


    Soong Yiqing and Mo Lee were both stunned, but the gaze they looked at Bai Zheng with had several levels of deeper meaning.


    Owner and Wife of Dingyuan Marquis were two completely different concepts.


    If it were only the Wife of Dingyuan Marquis, then she would only be in charge of all the women in Dingyuan''s household.


    However, if this woman was the owner, it would mean that she would completely control over Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis ¡­ When Feng Linyuan was not around, she was the only one who could order all of his subordinates in the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, or even command them.


    The color of Soong Yiqing''s eyes became deeper and deeper, and as for Mo Lee, the gaze that carried deep meaning, it also carried a hint of respect that he did not have before.


    There must be something extraordinary about this woman, since her lord had such a green eye.


    Seeing the reaction of the two, Bai Zheng roughly knew the importance of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis as the owner. She tilted her head and carefully thought about it, weighing the pros and cons, and said those words.


    "I heard that Heaven''s First Pavilion was the most mysterious intelligence organization within the Great Zhou. It specialized in selling information. Although it had only risen up for five or six years, its intelligence was spread throughout the world. No matter what kind of information you want, as long as you have enough silver, you can go to the First Heaven Pavilion and get your answer. "


    If one were to talk about the Young Master Wang Sun from the Great Zhou, the previous Bai Zheng might not be able to recognize him.


    Feng Linyuan smirked and self-deprecatingly said, "It''s just a false rumor. After so many years, he still can''t find out about the transaction between Feng Linche and Xiliang."


    Mo Lee immediately kneeled on the ground: "It is this subordinate who is incompetent."


    In fact, when Bai Zheng and Mo Lee had reacted, Bai Zheng already had a faint guess, and now she said with even more certainty: "The master behind the First Heaven Pavilion, is you."


    Feng Linyuan nodded: "Yes."


    It had to be said that this result caused Bai Zheng to be extremely shocked at the bottom of her heart.

 C85

    Bai Zheng had not been in shock for long, when the Uncle Zhu entered the room with a piece of white paper with characters drawn on it. Seeing that everyone was standing by his side and not leaving, he unhappily rushed them out.


    "Don''t surround the marquis anymore. The marquis has just recovered from his illness and needs to rest."


    Bai Zheng was kicked out of the room, seeing that the sky had already darkened, she found out that Feng Linyuan had long ago sent someone to Bai Mansion to report to them that she was safe and sound, so she did not plan on returning, and peacefully slept in the small room beside the kiln.


    Maybe because today was just too long of a day to work, and the emotional ups and downs were too big, not long after she laid down, Bai Zheng fell into a deep sleep.


    It was unknown if it was an illusion or a dream, but Bai Zheng vaguely felt that someone had entered her room and tucked her in. She touched her face and said something.


    It was just that her head was so dizzy that she didn''t even have the strength to reply.


    When Bai Zheng woke up, the sky was already shining with a dim light. Thinking back to what happened yesterday, she immediately got up, put on her clothes and opened the door.


    "Miss Bai." A maidservant was waiting at the door. When she came out, she knelt down to greet her.


    "You are?" Bai Zheng looked at her strangely.


    The servant girl lowered her head and replied respectfully: "The servant girl''s name is Qingshao, she was sent by Master to serve Miss in the future."


    Bai Zheng nodded. Presumably, this was the girl that Feng Linyuan had said he would arrange for her on the carriage yesterday.


    But... Qingshao?


    The name sounded familiar, but he couldn''t recall where it came from.


    Bai Zheng didn''t show it on the outside, but asked: "How is the Marquis?"


    Since it was someone sent by Feng Linyuan, they must know about Feng Linyuan''s situation.


    "My lord''s body is fine, but there are many medicinal herbs that only the house of the Marquis has. In order to recover early, my lord already returned to the house last night."


    With regards to this result, Bai Zheng didn''t know why it didn''t surprise him at all. As she thought about her drowsy dream from last night, a layer of scarlet suddenly surfaced on Bai Zheng''s face.


    She lightly coughed and nodded: "The house by the kiln is not suitable for nourishing the body. It is indeed better to go back to the house."


    Qingshao lowered her eyes and agreed, then continued: "Before Master left, he instructed me that the carriage and the servants have already been prepared for Miss, Miss can return to the city at any time."


    Qingshao talked slowly, but her tone was not high, so one could hear how confident she was.


    She was indeed a girl with extraordinary martial arts.


    Feng Linyuan was indeed a meticulous person, he was always able to arrange everything for her.


    After tormenting himself for an entire day, it was time to hurry up and go back. After all, the big show in Yongding City was still waiting for her to go back and sing.


    Bai Zheng smiled slightly: "Alright, go inform the coachman, I''ll get up and return to my residence."


    The sky was about to brighten, and she couldn''t afford to delay any longer.


    The current Bai Yinan was dressed in the court uniform of a third rank assistant minister, with a high crown on his head, he stood at the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin entrance.


    At the entrance of the magistrate court stood a large drum, which was originally used to avenge the citizens of Yongding City. Only when a case that should have been handled exceeded the limits of jurisdiction or if there were serious grievances could the drum be used.


    Seeing that there were more and more commoners watching, Bai Yinan took a deep breath, walked forward, and picked up his drum and smashed fiercely onto the surface of the drum.


    When the surrounding people saw this, they all revealed shocked expressions and whispered, "Isn''t this Master Bai? I didn''t think that these officials would have grievances and grievances. "


    "You don''t know about this, but yesterday Master Bai''s daughter was kidnapped on the streets by the Mansion of Prime Minister''s Young Master Chu!"


    "Could it be that the Miss Bai has not returned yet? That Mansion of Prime Minister is truly not a thing, to do such a thing! "


    While the spectators were talking, Bai Yinan had already raised his voice and said, "Assistant Minister of the Department of Revenue, Bai Yinan, please come to Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin, I beg for justice!"


    Following the steady drumming of the drum, the sun slowly rose from the east side and its light shone inch by inch onto the city, shining on Bai Yinan''s body as he beat the drum.


    There were more and more people gathering, and no one within the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin dared to open the door.


    Jing Zhao Yin walked around the hall and asked anxiously: "Who is this Assistant Minister Bai, and who am I? The person he wants to sue, T-that Young Master Chu, how can I afford to offend him! "


    The matter of Chu Feng abducting Bai Zheng yesterday was completely exposed, and with so many observers watching, there was practically no one who did not know about the Yongding City.


    Now that Bai Yinan had come to make a complaint, he knew who he was planning to accuse.


    On one side was Bai Mansion, and on the other was Mansion of Prime Minister. They were both things that he, a fourth stage Jing Zhaiyin, could not afford to offend.


    "What''s the use of finding me! If you want to look for him, look for His Majesty!


    The Grand Master, who was deep in thought, raised his head and said, "Sir, you mustn''t."


    "Why?"


    "This matter arose from within the Yongding City. Master Bai, you have to find our Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin first, it is according to the rules. If Master Bai were to bring this matter to the manor, not only will you offend the Bai Mansion, you will also leave an impression of incompetence in front of the Emperor."


    Qin Mu said anxiously: "Then what should we do? Am I really going to offend the Mansion of Prime Minister? "


    "Master, since Assistant Minister Bai wants to complain, why don''t you accept this case? If you feel that this case exceeds your authority, and then report this case to His Majesty for decision, that would be considered as not offending you." The Grand Master said slowly.


    Qin Mu was startled when he heard about it, he muttered to himself for a moment, then suddenly stood up and realized: "Someone, come! Ascending Hall. "


    Following the creak of the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin''s door opening, the drum suddenly stopped.


    Bai Yinan tidied up his clothes, then raised his head and stepped on the door and entered.


    The spectators all craned their necks to look at the main hall of the residence. In the middle of the hall, Jing Zhao Yin and Qin Mu were dressed in official uniform, there was a sense of seriousness in his eyes.


    When he saw Bai Yinan coming in, he stood up and cupped his hands in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.


    "Sir Qin." Bai Yinan returned the greeting, "Today, I have come to ask for Master Jing Zhao Yin to take charge of my son."


    Qin Mu''s brows did not move, and said calmly: "Please speak, Master Bai."


    "Yesterday morning, Mansion of Prime Minister Young Master Chu Feng injured my Bai Mansion Guards in public and kidnapped my daughter Bai Zheng. I humbly request Master Qin to come and capture Chu Feng and help me get my daughter back! " Bai Yinan said in pain.


    Qin Mu heard and at the same time revealed a look of shock on his face. Hurry and send someone over to the Mansion of Prime Minister to get Young Noble Chu Feng! "


    Bai Yinan acted as if he did not hear the word "please", and said gratefully: "Thank you, Sir Qin!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, a group of Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin soldiers filed out, and ran towards the Mansion of Prime Minister.


    As more and more people began to surround the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin''s entrance, the news of Assistant Minister of Revenue Bai Yinan suing the Mansion of Prime Minister''s young master, Chu Feng, also began to spread throughout the entire Yongding City.

 C86

    Not long later, the soldiers who were sent to look for Chu Feng ran in, and was just about to kneel down and report, when they saw Bai Yinan, who was sitting by the side and glaring at him, roll his eyes, and stood up and went to Qin Mu''s side to whisper in his ear.


    "If there''s anything you need, just stand under the hall and report." The Grand Master cut him off sharply.


    After Qin Mu heard this, he glanced at Bai Yinan who had an unfriendly expression and also nodded: "Go back."


    The soldier hesitated for a moment before going back to kneel on one knee: "Reporting to my lord, Young Master Chu isn''t in Mansion of Prime Minister right now. Prime Minister Chu said that Young Master Chu didn''t come back for a whole night because after Bai Mansion was hijacked, the thief must have shouted for the thief and he still wanted to sue for Bai Mansion ¡­"


    "Ridiculous!" Bai Yinan was so angry that his face turned green, he did not suppress the anger on his body at all, and said loudly: "Since that''s the case, I do not mind including Prime Minister Chu, for my godson is unkind, committing heinous acts, destroying the marriage bestowed upon me, and including the fugitive Chu Feng!"


    "BOOM!"


    Qin Mu fell on the chair.


    "My lord!" Master walked forward quickly and helped Qin Mu fan himself, taking the chance to whisper: "Calm down master, everyone is probably staring at Master right now."


    Hearing that, Qin Mu trembled: "Then what should I do?"


    It''s fine if you want to capture Chu Feng, but you still want to capture Prime Minister Chu? Giving him a few lives wouldn''t even be enough for these people to play around with.


    The Grand Master said in a deep voice: "As long as you act according to the law, Sir, as long as you treat Prime Minister Chu with respect, in front of everyone''s eyes, Prime Minister Chu will not do anything to you. Furthermore, the two ministers are already involved, so it is time for Master to report to His Majesty. "


    "Report to His Majesty? "Alright!" Qin Mu was as though a drowning man who had grabbed onto his lifesaving straw as his spirits lifted, "Men, invite Prime Minister Chu over!"


    Bai Yinan snorted coldly, then sat down.


    The sun slowly rose into the sky. Bai Yinan drank three bowls of tea, and after a few more layers of people had gathered at the door, Prime Minister Chu finally walked in.


    When Bai Yinan saw Prime Minister Chu, he was slightly apprehensive as his habitual reverence replaced his originally cold demeanor. But after thinking about the instructions sent by Bai Zheng, he took a deep breath, stood up and cupped his hands as usual: "Greetings, Prime Minister Chu."


    Qin Mu immediately walked up and smiled: "I will have to trouble Prime Minister to make this trip. Men, quickly show Prime Minister your seat."


    The Prime Minister Chu directly ignored Bai Yinan''s words and nodded at Qin Mu: "This one understands where Sir Qin''s responsibilities lie. On the other hand, my son''s matter still requires us to trouble Sir Qin. "


    "Don''t worry Prime Minister, as the governor of the capital, I will do my best." Qin Mu said in an impartial manner.


    "Since that''s the case, then please save my son as soon as possible! my son was kidnapped by Bai Mansion and sent to an unknown place. He hasn''t returned for an entire night. This body of mine is truly worried ¡­ "


    "Prime Minister''s words are wrong, who didn''t know that Sir Chu Feng kidnapped my daughter on the streets, causing her to be absent for an entire night, why is there a need to continue calling me a thief here now!" Bai Yinan said, not willing to be outdone.


    Only then did Prime Minister Chu look at Bai Yinan, and snorted coldly: "Abduction of Miss Bai? Did Assistant Minister Bai lose his memories? Do I need to remind you, that back then, it was my son who looked down upon Miss Bai and annulled his marriage with your Bai Family? My son would always take a detour when he saw Miss Bai, and would even kidnap her? "Wishful thinking!"


    Infuriated by Prime Minister Chu''s sarcastic attitude, Bai Yinan replied without thinking, "I''m afraid Prime Minister has remembered something! It was my daughter who had insisted on annulling the engagement. I received the first three palm strikes from the General Mansion Hall, how can Prime Minister forget about it in the blink of an eye! "


    "You ¡­" Prime Minister Chu was so angry that his beard flew into the air. He flung his sleeves and scolded sternly: "How dare a lowly third ranked vice minister speak to me like this. Are you looking down on me, or are you looking down on my Chu Family?"


    Bai Yinan was initially trembling from Prime Minister Chu''s scolding, but thinking back to yesterday when Bai Zheng was kidnapped, he felt heartbroken yet was unable to do anything, hence he grew angry from the corner of his mouth, and spoke while holding his neck.


    "I wonder who Young Master Chu Feng is putting into the eyes of now, by barging into a third-ranked official''s residence and abducting the future wife bestowed to him by the Emperor? Is it because my Great Zhou laws cannot control it, or is it because my Chu Family looks down on your majesty! "


    "How dare you!"


    Just as Prime Minister Chu was about to curse, a shout came from outside the hall.


    The spectators were quickly forced to make way, and when Prime Minister Chu looked towards the direction of the voice, he saw two handsome young masters with embroidered clothes and mink fur coats walking towards them.


    When Prime Minister Chu saw the unfriendly young master walking in front, all his anger dissipated and he said happily, "Prince ¡­"


    When Qin Mu saw him, he felt as if he was alive. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and heaved a sigh of relief before kneeling to the ground with the rest and bowing respectfully, "This official greets Prince, Third Prince!"


    Feng Jingxuan followed Feng Jingye into the room, without concealing the fact that he was watching a good show. When his gaze landed on Bai Yinan, he smiled.


    Feng Jingye narrowed his eyes as he stared at Bai Yinan who was kneeling on the ground. "What arrogant words you, Lord Bai, gave Chu Family such a heinous crime. How can you be so arrogant after becoming the father-in-law of the Dingyuan Marquis? "


    In fact, when he first heard of Chu Feng abducting Bai Zheng, Feng Jingye was so angry that he wanted to kill Chu Feng. However, after listening to the analysis of the strategists around him, he realized that this was indeed a good thing.


    For a woman like Bai Zheng, the best way to take her in as a subordinate would be to make her a woman with Chu Family. Even though the imperial edict was giving her marriage right now, there was no way to change it. But if Chu Feng had become stronger, and as soon as the rice was cooked, Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis would definitely not want this marriage anymore.


    As for the Royal Father, Chu Feng and Bai Zheng had an old relationship, even if the two of them had something going on, they would at most scold them a few times, and would not be severely punished.


    As for whether Bai Zheng was willing or not, there was nothing to worry about.


    A woman, if her body was broken, her heart would slowly fall on Chu Feng. It would be best if she got pregnant and gave birth to a child and a woman. Naturally, she would be even more determined.


    He only hoped that after this night, Chu Feng would be able to live up to his expectations and finish what he had to do.


    "Your Highness ¡­" Bai Yinan broke out in a cold sweat, but he still endured the fear that he had gotten used to and replied painfully: "Young Master Chu kidnapped my daughter on the streets yesterday, and all the people watching can testify. Now that my daughter''s whereabouts are unknown, please make the decision, Your Highness, and return my Bai Mansion with justice."


    "Kidnapping?" Feng Jingye sneered, "Why is it that this crown prince heard that the Miss Bai was unforgettable to the Young Master Chu, and invited the Young Master Chu to visit Xianglian Lake?"


    Bai Yinan suddenly raised his head, and looked at Feng Jingye with his widened eyes: "Your Highness!"


    "Does Master Bai really not know that his daughter is so sentimental?" Feng Jingye acted surprised, "That shouldn''t be possible, back then Miss Bai''s feelings for the Young Master Chu did not just come from observing the commoners, the entire Yongding City can be used as witnesses."

 C87

    Prime Minister Chu who was standing at the side was stunned for a moment, but he quickly regained his senses and sneered.


    "Miss Bai really hasn''t changed one bit. She is still infatuated with my son. However, this daughter who had not left the pavilion and had not returned for an entire night with the man, how could Assistant Minister Bai still have the face to complain about their Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin? It''s true, although my family is ugly, I still have to show it off! "


    "You''re lying!" Bai Yinan was so angry that his entire body was trembling, "If my daughter had invited him, how could I, the Bai Mansion guards, be injured so many times?!"


    Feng Jingye said indifferently: "Assistant Minister Bai is too old after all, and doesn''t understand the interest of my daughter."


    "Your Highness, be cautious!" My daughter has a gentle and kind nature. Normally, she wouldn''t even be willing to step on an ant to death. Why would she use the life of a guard at the door as an entertainment? Furthermore, my daughter had just received the marriage edict before Young Master Chu took her away, and we were also mutual in our love. My daughter''s innocence is not only related to my Bai Mansion, but also to the face of my Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis and your majesty! "


    With a swing of his sleeve, Bai Yinan once again kneeled down deeply.


    "Your Highness, I humbly request that you find out the truth."


    The hall became silent for a moment.


    A hint of playfulness flashed across Feng Jingxuan''s eyes, if one were to say that Chu Feng kidnapped Bai Zheng, he would be the happiest one.


    If he could use this to help with the Bai Mansion, it would be for the best. If he could not, it would not be a bad thing to sow discord between Feng Jingye and himself.


    None of the assassins that he sent out the night before returned. It could be seen that this Bai Zheng was even stronger than he thought. But no matter what she did, at least for the time being, the two of them had a common enemy ¡ª ¡ª Chu Family.


    As his temporary ally, Feng Jingxuan didn''t mind helping him at the right time.


    After thinking about it, Feng Jingxuan said coldly: "Even if this Young Master Chu wants to play with interest, he shouldn''t use the life of the Bai Mansion''s guard to joke around. After all, he''s a person who has been at a high position for a long time, and views human lives as grass."


    "Third Younger Brother." Anger jumped out of Feng Jingye''s eyes. If not for Royal Father taking into account that the Chu Family involved in this case was his mother''s, it would be unavoidable for him to be biased and had to arrange for Feng Jingxuan to follow him. How could he possibly allow this person to appear at this kind of occasion?


    It was clear that he was worried and had good intentions.


    "I heard that although the Bai Mansion guards were injured, none of them didn''t lose their lives. As for the injured guards, Prime Minister, and all the medicines from Chu Family, don''t be stingy with the Ginseng Spirit Ganoderma, compensate me as much as you can with gold and silver. "


    If one were to say that the spectators were somewhat dissatisfied with the first half of Feng Jingye''s speech, then the compensation of the latter half of his sentence had completely saved the situation.


    Feng Jingye''s retreat was just in time. After all, Chu Feng had indeed made a mistake, and he couldn''t avoid the price that he should have to pay.


    Ginseng and gold and silver, to this extent, there was no way to find a thorn.


    "Hmph, I will naturally make up for the injuries on your Bai Mansion. But what about the ones whose Chu Family were injured? Where is my son now? Can Assistant Minister Bai give you an explanation?! " The Prime Minister Chu raised his voice, bringing with it a sense of superiority.


    Bai Yinan lifted his head, and with bloodshot eyes, he said, "It was clearly Young Master Chu who kidnapped my daughter, causing her whereabouts to be unknown. If there is an explanation, it should also be from my Chu Family!"


    "Bai, Yi, Nan!" Prime Minister Chu pointed at Bai Yinan''s nose and shouted, "It was obviously your own daughter who was shameless and had no morals. She seduced my son for an entire night, how could she still have the face to beat her up!"


    "It''s obviously your Chu Family using their power to suppress others!" Hearing that his own daughter had been slandered like that, the usually meek Bai Yinan was now completely devoid of her usual reverence for the Prime Minister Chu.


    He suddenly stood up and looked straight at Prime Minister Chu, "The bystanders from yesterday can all testify to what Young Master Chu said when he arrived at my Bai Mansion gate. Your majesty is wise and wise, you can definitely give my Bai Mansion back to its righteousness! "


    "Oh?" Feng Jingye squinted his eyes and looked at Bai Yinan in danger. Bai Yinan could not help but shiver.


    "What does Assistant Minister Bai mean by this? Do you think that I, the crown prince, am not worthy of being the crown prince? "


    Bai Yinan''s face turned white, and said anxiously: "Your Highness, this humble subject, this humble subject does not have that intention ¡­."


    "You don''t mean that? You said that Jing Zhao Palace''s Yin and Yin were impartial, that Royal Father was wise and mighty, and would definitely return your Bai Mansion with justice, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that this prince, who is standing in front of you, is unable to protect your Bai Mansion and is not wise enough to protect your integrity?! "


    "This humble subject dares not ¡­" Bai Yinan''s face turned pale white.


    "How dare you? In that case, as long as you have the guts, you really plan to impeach my position as the crown prince? " Feng Jingye said sinisterly.


    The surrounding temperature instantly turned cold.


    Bai Yinan felt as if he had fallen into an icehouse.


    In an instant, the entire hall, including all the spectators outside the yamen, fell silent.


    "Hehe, Second Elder Brother." In the midst of silence, Feng Jingxuan laughed and spoke, "Look at you, the assistant minister is only thinking of girls, he did not say anything for a while, so Second Elder Brother does not want to lower himself to him ¡­"


    Before Feng Jingxuan and Thick Muddle could finish their conversation, a clear and beautiful voice that carried a weeping tone sounded from outside the yamen.


    "Daddy!"


    Bai Yinan suddenly raised his head.


    Everyone followed Bai Yinan and looked towards where the voice came from.


    Her fair and white face carried obvious excitement. When her gaze landed on Bai Yinan''s body, her eyes reddened, and she quickly rushed into''s embrace, crying.


    Seeing who it was, Prime Minister Chu stretched his neck and looked back. Seeing that there was only a servant girl following closely behind, he shouted: "Where did you bring Feng''er? "Why did you come back alone? Where''s Feng Er?"


    However, Bai Zheng ignored him and continued to whimper.


    Seeing this, Feng Jingxuan''s smile became even wider.


    He didn''t come here for nothing today.


    The good show was finally about to begin.


    Feng Jingye did not allow anything to happen, but seeing Bai Zheng, he retracted his previous aura, and asked with a kind expression: Miss Bai is back, and was outside the whole night, what grievances did you suffer?


    "What can she suffer? I can see that she''s doing very well! Take Feng''er out for the night. "Speak, where did you hook Feng Er up to?" Prime Minister Chu was anxious, he did not care about what Feng Jingye was thinking and refused to let go of Bai Zheng.


    "Prime Minister, did you not see Miss Bai like this, and you still shouted at her like that? What if you really scare her and cause her to have problems?" Feng Jingxuan acted as if he was unhappy and said something for Bai Zheng.


    "Zheng, what happened to you? What grievances did you suffer? Jing Zhao, the governor, and the two princes are here, tell them!" Bai Yinan paused, and still added "Your Highness", to prevent himself from being grabbed by Feng Jingye again.

 C88

    Now that Feng Jingye heard this, he did not think much about it. He only nodded his head and said, "That''s right, Miss Bai, just tell this crown prince what grievances you have suffered. This crown prince will give you justice ¡­"


    For example, helping you to annul the marriage of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis and making you Chu Feng''s official wife or something like that.


    Feng Jingxuan coldly looked at the completely different attitude from before and now, and the corner of his lips held a trace of a cold smile.


    Only then did Bai Zheng gradually stop her tears. She carefully glanced at Feng Jingye and asked timidly, "Is what Your Highness said true?"


    "How could it be fake?" Feng Jingye laughed.


    Bai Zheng was still in disbelief, she asked in a low voice: "Ruo, what if the other party is a relative of His Highness?"


    What I want is for him to be my relative!


    Feng Jingye smiled inwardly, and said powerfully: "This prince will handle this matter impartially, and will not practice favoritism."


    After Bai Zheng heard this, she immediately kneeled down in agitation, "Please help this subject!"


    "Please speak, Miss Bai."


    "Your Highness!" Mansion of Prime Minister, beating up the Bai Mansion guards, forcing through the Bai Mansion and abducting the subject''s daughter, all with the intention to kill to vent his anger, if not for Dingyuan Marquis''s timely help, I am afraid that Bai Zheng would have already died! "


    When Bai Zheng''s words fell, the entire Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin instantly quieted down.


    Everyone was stunned.


    Feng Jingye''s face was already extremely ugly.


    Beat... Entering by force ¡­ Capture... Forget it, it can still be explained.


    But, murder?


    ~ Is Chu Feng crazy!


    "You''re lying!" After a moment of shock, Prime Minister Chu looked like a lion whose tail had been stepped on, and shouted anxiously: "Feng Er, why do you want to live? Normally he wouldn''t even bother looking at you, what reason do I have to kill you!"


    Qin Mu was completely terrified, the matter had already developed to this point, it had exceeded his capabilities, and now, even the lives of men were involved, if he was not careful, forget about the black muslin hat, even his own life would not be spared.


    "Grand Master, what should we do?" He was so lost that he habitually turned to the Grand Master for help.


    "Master, we can''t help much with this matter, but, you must find the Young Master Chu as soon as possible!" The Grand Master forced himself to remain calm.


    Since Bai Zheng was clearly going to sue Chu Feng, as the defendant, how could Chu Feng not be one of them?


    Qin Mu nodded repeatedly, and ordered: "Right, right, Young Master Chu. Hurry, send out more people, send out everything you can, find Young Master Chu as soon as possible! "


    "I don''t know either ¡­" Bai Zheng''s eyes were filled with tears, and she spoke pitifully.


    "You don''t know what nonsense you''re spouting? I can see that you''re ¡­" Just as Prime Minister Chu was about to continue speaking, he was interrupted by Bai Zheng.


    I don''t know how the Young Master Chu became like this either. He said that I should have surrounded him like this, how could I get engaged to someone else? He spent the night searching for hundreds of women, but still couldn''t find the feeling I gave him back then.


    The more Bai Zheng spoke, the lower her voice got, and tears continued to fall.


    This time, not only Prime Minister Chu and Feng Jingye, even the citizens who were spectating outside, had brilliant expressions on their faces.


    Just what kind of lousy show was this? The amount of information in this paragraph was way too much!


    Back then, when Young Master Chu Family had abandoned Miss Bai like a pair of old shoes, did he suddenly recognize the feelings he had for her after Miss Bai had made another betrothal marriage? In order to walk out of the room, he even found a hundred flower ladies. A hundred ah ¡­ "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu ¡­" After that, they really could not take it anymore and decided to kidnap the Miss Bai with the intention to kill to sever their relationship.


    In the end, Prime Minister Chu was already old and couldn''t help but be agitated by these words.


    Feng Jingye, who was at the side, was also stunned for a moment, but finally was able to recover.


    Although he was taken by surprise, he calmed himself down and asked Bai Zheng: "Miss Bai, you said that Chu Feng intended to kill someone. Where did he kill you, and when did he kill you? You said that Dingyuan Marquis saved you, then why did you return after a day and a night?


    When Feng Jingye asked this question, everyone was able to suppress the wild thoughts that were stirred up in their minds by Bai Zheng''s words earlier.


    Everyone held their breath, waiting for Bai Zheng''s reply.


    Bai Zheng scratched her nose, and said softly: "This subject''s daughter, this subject doesn''t know where Young Master Chu is currently. Yesterday morning, he kidnapped me and brought me to a house outside the city, and after tying up my daughter''s hands and feet, he insulted her repeatedly, saying that this subject''s daughter shouldn''t, and should not marry ¡­"


    Speaking till here, Bai Zheng seemed to be very scared, and was conflicted about whether she should say it.


    Feng Jingxuan who was watching the show said in an encouraging tone: "Don''t be afraid Miss Bai, just speak the truth."


    Bai Zheng gratefully raised her head and looked at Feng Jingxuan, gathering her courage to continue: "Young Master Chu said, this subject''s daughter should not have married that short-lived cripple, Dingyuan Marquis. So what if he has fought meritorious wars on the battlefield and died for his country?


    When these words were spoken, not to mention the people in the yamen, even the spectators outside couldn''t suppress the resentment in their hearts.


    The decline of the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis and the severity of Feng Linyuan''s illness had always been a thorn in the hearts of the entire audience of the Great Zhou.


    Almost every commoner of the Yongding City would not forget that back then, when Feng Linyuan brought the coffin of the Senior Marquis back with him, he spontaneously arrived to greet this person who once protected his divine body with Great Zhou, and squeezed his way through for a whole five kilometers.


    Wherever the coffin went, it was filled with cries, shouts, and the hubbub of people as they scattered the words "Senior Marquis."


    White paper money flew everywhere as everyone automatically followed the long line.


    Everyone remembered that Feng Linyuan was standing in front of the coffin. He was dressed in mourning, his hair was tied up with a white ribbon, and although her face was pale, there were still ferocious scars on her pretty face.


    Everyone was crying, but he was still standing there, silently and calmly, as if he were the most important needle in the flood. No matter how huge the waves were, no matter how fierce the storms, he would stand there, and would not fall over.


    He was the pillar of the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, also the pillar of the entire Great Zhou.


    What kind of thing was that Chu Feng? A hedonistic young master who only knew how to play all day long, had never killed his enemies or protected his country as his people, how could he have the face to say the words "Dingyuan Marquis''s useless cripple"?


    Bai Zheng suddenly did not notice the change in atmosphere, and only stuttered: "Young Master Chu said, she said ¡­."


    Feng Jingye''s intuition was not good, she was just about to stop her, when she heard that Feng Jingxuan was a step ahead of him: "Second Elder Brother has always been wise, and will not pursue the matter carelessly, please speak, Miss Bai."


    Bai Zheng clenched her teeth, and in the end, like throwing caution to the wind, she made his decision. Although his decision was not very high, it was still able to clearly hear the voices in everyone''s ears.


    "The Young Master Chu said that when the Prince ascends the throne, his Chu Family will be above tens of thousands of people, and his entire Great Zhou will be free to call the wind and summon the rain.

 C89

    "Shut up!" The veins on Feng Jingye''s forehead stood on end as he roared hysterically.


    Prime Minister Chu felt his legs go weak, his vision went black, while Qin Mu rolled his eyes and fainted.


    The Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin was in a complete mess, he pulled up a chair and helped Prime Minister Chu and Qin Mu to sit.


    Bai Zheng maintained her crawling posture, and said while trembling: "Your Highness, forgive me! This subject''s daughter, this subject''s daughter knows that she shouldn''t speak carelessly. When Young Master Chu says these words, this subject''s daughter is also very afraid ¡­ Young Master Chu saw that her daughter did not listen to her words, and became angry from embarrassment. She picked up the poison wine, and insisted on infusing her with a woman ¡­ "


    "Young Master Chu wants to kill you with poison?" Feng Jingxuan supported them with his competence.


    Bai Zheng nodded her head like she was hitting garlic, "Young Master Chu said that due to many years of love, he had left her with a corpse. She has her hands and feet tied up, unable to move, so she was forced by Young Master Chu to drink half a cup of wine.


    "What!?" Zheng, you were poisoned? " As her father, Bai Yinan immediately caught on to the main point of Bai Zheng''s words.


    Yesterday, not long after he returned from the General Mansion, Bai Yinan received a message from Feng Linyuan''s men, saying that he had been rescued, and that he would first go to Song Jin''s courtyard to discuss some matters, and then return home at a later time.


    As for the matter with the officials, we can discuss about it after Bai Zheng returns home.


    He didn''t expect that Bai Yinan would keep waiting until deep into the night, and when he received news that Bai Zheng had not returned to his residence that day, he said that he had something to delay, and that it would be inconvenient to return after locking the city gates, so he could only act tomorrow morning.


    Although Bai Yinan followed Bai Zheng''s instructions for all the following actions, he had indeed not been able to figure out the reason behind Bai Zheng''s delay of one night.


    From the looks of it, it was all because of the poison?


    Bai Yinan''s heart immediately ached. No wonder her daughter kept on crying when she saw him just now.


    "Zheng, how is your body? Does the poison have an antidote? Bai Yinan''s questions came one after another.


    Bai Zheng felt a burst of guilt. She should have told his father about this earlier, since it could only cause him to worry for his father.


    She raised her head and laughed at Bai Yinan, "Father, don''t worry. After the Marquis saved me yesterday, when he saw that the poison in me was still shallow, he immediately sent me to An Guo Temple nearby. Fortunately, An Guo''s Master Jing Yuan had great medical skills and had cured my poison, but after the poison had left me in a coma, I had no choice but to stay in An Guo Temple for the night before returning home early in the morning."


    Hearing these words, Feng Jingxuan could not help but sneer in his heart.


    She was curious, why would Bai Zheng, in order to break Chu Family, be willing to pay such a debt and spend an entire night without returning?


    However, with her explanation, there was no longer any problem with her reputation.


    The reason he hadn''t returned for one night was because he had been poisoned, and it wasn''t a single man and woman being placed in the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis for detoxification, but rather in An Guo Temple.


    Although the An Guo Temple was a temple, because of the Buddha statue being examined, royal relatives and nobles often went to burn incense and worship the Buddha. Even high ranking officials and female family members would occasionally stay for a few days for the sake of a petition.


    Therefore, An Guoguo Temple had set up a courtyard for the nobles to live in.


    For a young miss who had yet to leave the pavilion, even if she was not sick, staying an entire night at An Guo Temple was nothing. Furthermore, Bai Zheng had even gotten poisoned?


    As to whether or not she had actually gone to An Guo Temple, or whether or not Master Jing Yuan had saved her, Feng Jingxuan felt that there was nothing much to worry about.


    Since Bai Zheng dared to say those words on the stage, she must have made sufficient preparations.


    "I never thought that the Young Master Chu would actually go out like that. After all, the Miss Bai is the future Madam Hou that the Royal Father has decided on. Killing her without permission, I''m afraid that even the Chu Family will not be able to protect her this time."


    Feng Jingxuan sighed with regret.


    "Bullsh * t!" Although Prime Minister Chu was old, and it concerned his most beloved son, as well as the safety of his entire Chu Family, he couldn''t help but feel provoked at the moment.


    However, after resting for a moment and regaining his rationality, he had immersed himself in government affairs for many years, allowing him to quickly understand the current situation.


    He could tell that the person in front of him had clearly come prepared, and her goal wasn''t just Chu Feng, but the entire Chu Family.


    He sneered, "Now that you have Feng Er, we won''t be able to find him. Feng Er is not here, so you can say whatever you want, even if you want to frame us, we can''t do anything to you.


    Miss Bai is truly a good idea, this old man finally knows why Feng''er looked down on you back then, and decided to break the engagement with you no matter what. This kind of scheming girl, my Chu Family cannot afford to offend! "


    Bai Zheng said firmly on the surface, "Prime Minister cannot accept this at the moment, I understand. If I hadn''t heard Young Master Chu''s words with my own ears, I wouldn''t dare believe that the Young Noble Wandering, whom I had yearned for back then, was actually a sinister and unscrupulous villain. "


    "It looks like Miss Bai is determined to splash this dirty water on Chu Family?" Prime Minister Chu stared at Bai Zheng coldly.


    Bai Zheng was about to reply, but seeing that her own daughter was still being framed after being poisoned, Bai Yinan who was already burning with anger shouted.


    "Prime Minister! The guards at Bai Mansion have been beaten up by the Chu Family to the point where they are still lying on the bed without being able to get up.


    "Your Bai Mansion doesn''t have this ability, but don''t you have the General Mansion behind you?" Feng Jingye squinted.


    Hearing the three words "General Mansion", Bai Yinan felt a chill in his heart.


    This big brother, after hearing that he came to abduct Bai Zheng, directly shut his doors to thank, and didn''t even let him meet him.


    He laughed bitterly, "After everything that has happened, this old subject did indeed go to the General Mansion to look for Big Brother. However, Big Brother has no time to bother with trivial matters. "Your majesty."


    He looked straight at Feng Jingye, and asked: "If the General Mansion does not appear, and only relies on my Bai Mansion and those people, can they snatch away the Young Master Chu?"


    Feng Jingye was speechless for a moment, he did not know how to reply.


    On the other hand, Prime Minister Chu asked: "Where is your Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis? Isn''t it the Miss Bai who came here to save them? "


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes. "Master Hou came in a hurry, but Young Master Chu''s mansion is filled with traps and has plenty of manpower. Master Hou has only barely been able to save this subject and is also in a hurry to send this subject to the doctor.


    Prime Minister Chu caressed his sleeves and snorted: "How can you believe a one-sided word? "You said that Master Hou didn''t do anything to Feng Er, do you have any evidence?"


    Bai Zheng straightened her back, neither servile nor overbearing, and said: "I am indeed unable to produce any evidence. Only, I believe that the person sent by Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin will definitely be able to find the Young Master Chu, and at that time, we will naturally wash clean Bai Zheng''s ¡­ "


    "Young Master Chu found it!"


    As if they were trying to prove what Bai Zheng had just said, a soldier hurried in from the outside and shouted excitedly, "Master, the Young Master Chu has found him!"

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    Qin Mu, who was initially lying on a chair and pretending to be dead, instantly stood up. His face had an expression of extreme joy and tears as he said, "Quick, quickly invite Young Master Chu in!"


    Prime Minister Chu and Feng Jingye were excited, they grabbed the soldier who reported the news and asked: "Where is he, where is he?"


    The messenger looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. He had a childish expression on his face. It was obvious that he was a teenager who had just recently arrived.


    Because they ran so fast, after they entered the main gate of the magistrate court, they were completely out of breath.


    Seeing that everyone was looking at him with anticipation, the young man who had never received such attention before couldn''t help but blush.


    After all, it wasn''t easy to get such an opportunity to perform well.


    He fell to one knee with a loud thud and replied word by word.


    "Reporting to all masters, the Young Master Chu has found it! He''s here, at the White Horse Garden in the south of the city! "


    "Whooosh."


    The onlookers immediately burst into an uproar.


    After Qin Mu heard this, his eyes rolled back once again as he fainted.


    Feng Jingye and Prime Minister Chu were as though they were struck by lightning.


    After reacting, killing intent surged in Prime Minister Chu''s eyes. He snatched the blade from the waist of the Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin soldier beside him and was about to slash at Bai Zheng.


    "Despicable and oppressive, you actually tied Feng Er to her ¡­" He really couldn''t say the words'' White Horse Garden '', so he could only gnash his teeth and say, "He actually tied Feng Er up in such a filthy place! If I don''t kill you today, other than a disaster like you, I''m afraid my entire Great Zhou will be destroyed by you! "


    Seeing that, Bai Zheng crawled up from the ground, and hid behind Feng Jingxuan without hesitation: "Third Prince, save me!"


    Feng Jingxuan suppressed his laughter and took the opportunity to stop the furious Prime Minister Chu, snatching his blade to advise him: "Calm down Prime Minister, there might be some sort of secret behind this matter regarding Young Master Chu, after all, Miss Bai is just a woman, and she would not dare to go to the White Horse Garden ¡­"


    "Who else could it be but her!?" "This kind of disaster is too despicable and forceful, too monstrous ¡­"


    Prime Minister Chu did not scold anyone, in his fury, he could only choose the words that he thought had the most killing power and repeat them repeatedly. Even though the blade in his hand was taken away by Feng Jingxuan, he still could not stop his assault on Bai Zheng.


    "Earlier, Miss Bai said that Young Master Chu went to the Smoky Willow Lane and said that Miss Bai was slandering us. If Miss Bai was determined to slander us, we would naturally have to do the whole thing. How could we accuse Young Master Chu of going to the Smoky Willow Lane yesterday and kidnapping him to the White Horse Garden today? Miss Bai is such a smart girl, she definitely won''t do something so contradictory, Prime Minister must have misunderstood her."


    Feng Jingxuan advised with a serious face.


    "Pfft ¡ª ¡ª" Although Bai Zheng had escaped with great effort, after hearing Feng Jingxuan''s shocking words, she was still unable to hold back her laughter.


    "Third Prince!" The Prime Minister Chu glared angrily as he chased after Bai Zheng like an eagle catching a chick. Very quickly, he felt that he could no longer stand, and had no choice but to stop.


    His temples throbbed, and he stood there panting.


    The moment he stopped to catch his breath, the sounds of discussions outside became louder and louder, pushing their way into his ears.


    "I heard that the people in the White Horse Garden were all very good-looking and not much inferior to girls. They were specially made for those old men to enjoy themselves in the past. I didn''t expect that at such a young age, Young Master Chu would also have such hobbies."


    "You guys can talk about love, it''s also very beautiful if you don''t look at gender. You can''t look down on Young Master Chu just because he went to the White Horse Garden!"


    "That''s true. At the end of the day, isn''t the one who''s grieving the most is the old prime minister?" "The only thing I have is a broken sleeve, it really is sinful ¡­"


    The sounds of the discussions travelled into his ears, and when they heard that the Prime Minister Chu was on the verge of collapse, he felt as if all of his vital energy and blood was rushing to his head.


    "Shut up!" Shut up! "All of you, shut up!" Feng Jingye bellowed.


    He turned around, and looked at Bai Zheng with eyes full of coldness: "Miss Bai, you are determined to become enemies with this crown prince, aren''t you?"


    "This subject does not dare." Hiding behind Feng Jingxuan and watching the show for half a day, Bai Zheng heard the call out, and quickly replied in an aggrieved tone.


    "This subject doesn''t understand. Prince, from start to finish, was clearly the person who bit onto my daughter and refused to let her go, abducting her and even forcing her to use poison. This subject didn''t do anything ¡­" The only thing he could do was to not die after being saved by the marquis. "If this subject''s daughter isn''t dead, then this subject is going against Your Highness. Then this subject''s daughter, this subject''s daughter ¡­"


    She hesitated, her eyes moving uneasily, and a moment later her face took on a determined expression.


    She took a few steps forward, bent down, and picked up the blade that Feng Jingxuan had thrown on the ground after snatching it away. She walked in front of Feng Jingye with both hands holding onto the blade, and said with her head lowered: "If the Lord wishes this subject to die, this subject has no choice but to die. This subject''s daughter will willingly accept her death. "


    "Zheng!" Bai Yinan was instantly scared witless.


    He quickly rushed to Bai Zheng''s front and protected her behind him, then kneeled on the ground and kowtowed to Feng Jingye: "Your Highness, don''t be angry. My daughter is still young and just recovered from the poison, so her brain isn''t clear yet. All she''s saying is nonsense, so your highness, don''t take it seriously. If Your Highness wants to punish me, then punish me. This subject caused this matter first, and this subject was anxious to save my daughter. Since I had nowhere else to go, I had no choice but to seek help from Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin ¡­ This official was wrong, I do not dare to do so anymore, please spare my daughter''s life! "


    After being scolded by Feng Jingye, the spectators looked at each other in dismay when they saw the situation. Although they did not dare to speak, their gazes were filled with deep meaning.


    I didn''t think that our Crown Prince would be so unreasonable as to bully others.


    Feng Jingye''s expression instantly turned incomparably unsightly.


    How could he not understand the meaning behind Bai Yinan''s words? On the surface, it sounded like he was begging for mercy, but the insides of his words were piercing to the heart.


    "Your Highness, spare me ¡­"


    "Daddy ¡­"


    Bai Zheng and her father sang the same tune, and Feng Jingye''s head followed suit.


    "Alright!" He could not help but shout out, no longer bothering with them, and turned to the small soldier who reported the news first: "Where is Young Master Chu? "Since you''ve found it, why haven''t you come over yet?"


    After experiencing what happened just now, the little soldier already knew that he had given them bad news. He was so scared that he hid at the side, not daring to speak.


    "Young Master Chu drank too much and was unable to wake up in a short period of time. He brought the palanquin here. It should be in the backyard of the magistrate court."


    "He still hasn''t woken up?" Feng Jingye squinted.


    Hearing Feng Jingye''s question, the little soldier did not know how to reply and could only nod his head blankly.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Someone has already gone to get a doctor. The medicine to wake up the wine has also been brewed." the Grand Master replied.


    Feng Jingye did not look at him, and snorted coldly: "Don''t wait for the doctor, drag him up here."


    "This... Young Master Chu still hasn''t woken up, so it''s useless to drag him up ¡­ " Grand Master was confused.

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    When Feng Jingye heard him, he glared at him and said, "I told you to carry him now! Why, is this prince someone who is unable to control your Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin? "


    The Grand Master was so frightened that he kneeled down and said, "This humble one does not dare, this humble one does not dare!" Hurry, did you not hear what Prince said! "


    The Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin was in chaos again.


    Not long after, Chu Feng who was unconscious on the chair was brought to the hall.


    When Feng Jingye saw Chu Feng, his eyes shone with a dangerous light as the sunlight shined on Chu Feng''s face.


    He walked in front of Chu Feng and patted the unconscious man''s face.


    "Wake up." he called gently.


    Chu Feng felt something scratching at his face. He waved away the thing that was disturbing his sleep with annoyance and went back to sleep in a comfortable position.


    Feng Jingye straightened his body and coldly said with eyes: "Bring a bucket of cold water over here."


    Hearing Feng Jingye''s order, no one dared to say a word, and only brought a wooden bucket of cold water over.


    Feng Jingye didn''t even look at the cold water. He merely went forward and patted Chu Feng again gently.


    A cold light flashed in Feng Jingye''s eyes, his entire being suddenly burst forth with a powerful aura, he fiercely flung his sleeves and said: "Piss off."


    Only then did Prime Minister Chu react. However, before he could even open his mouth to stop him, a bucket of cold water was thrown towards Chu Feng.


    Chu Feng suddenly opened his eyes wide, his entire body looked as if it had just been fished out of water, dripping with water.


    Because of the fear, his eyes were still dull and unfocused. The chill of early spring seeped into his clothes along with the bucket of cold water, causing him to tremble violently.


    "Father ¡­" "Your Highness ¡­" His eyes slowly turned to the people in front of him, calling out to them instinctively.


    Until his line of sight landed on Bai Zheng. He was stunned for a moment: "Bai ¡­ That''s too despicable! "


    The moment those words left his mouth, Chu Feng flew into a rage, "You despicable, overbearing person, you actually dared to splash water on me. Who gave you the guts? Do you think you can touch me? Do you believe that I won''t carry your Bai Mansion away ¡­ "


    The moment he said this, an uproar broke out.


    The crowd looked at each other, their eyes filled with amazement.


    Unexpectedly, Young Master Chu was as Miss Bai had said, looking down on Dingyuan Marquis, thinking too highly of himself, and treating human life as grass.


    "Feng Er!" Prime Minister Chu thought that it was not good.


    Sure enough, in the next second, Feng Jingye, whose face had turned gloomy ever since he heard Chu Feng''s curse, fiercely slapped him.


    "Pah!"


    Chu Feng was instantly stunned.


    "Your Highness ¡­"


    "Shut your mouth for this crown prince! Useless trash, who do you think is a despicable, overbearing, and short-lived trash? Let me tell you, this water is what I ordered people to splash. If you dare to speak any more nonsense, I''ll let you know immediately what a short life is! "


    Feng Jingye stared at him, and almost every word he said was accompanied by gritted teeth.


    Chu Feng had never seen Feng Jingye reveal such a terrifying expression before, and was so shocked that he couldn''t say a word.


    Feng Jingye didn''t look at him anymore. He turned around and smiled at Bai Zheng instead.


    "Miss Bai has been frightened for the past few days. From the looks of it, her mind is being stimulated, and she is not very clear-headed. If she does something impulsive and says something she shouldn''t have said, I hope Miss Bai does not take it to heart."


    Obviously, Feng Jingye had realized that he could no longer wash away the crimes that Chu Feng had committed. Since he could not wash away his shame, he might as well take the initiative to take a step back and push the matter to Chu Feng being sick.


    Only in this way would Chu Feng and his entire Chu Family be able to escape from today''s matter unscathed.


    After all, no matter what a mentally disturbed young master did, it wouldn''t matter to him. Frankly speaking, it''s not against the law for a mentally ill person to do anything. Even if he kills you, you can only blame your bad luck.


    Chu Feng''s eyes widened, he still did not know what had happened. He originally wanted to refute his words, but Prime Minister Chu stopped him with a look.


    Seeing this, Bai Zheng laughed coldly in her heart, but pretended that she did not understand on the surface. She pointed at her own head and loudly repeated: "Your Highness, do you mean that there is a problem with this Young Master Chu?"


    The onlookers let out a low laugh.


    Chu Feng stared at Bai Zheng with unfriendly eyes.


    "Yes." Feng Jingye replied in a low voice.


    "Haha ¡­" Just as Bai Zheng was about to continue speaking, she heard a burst of uncontrollable laughter from behind him. It was Feng Jingxuan.


    He looked at Chu Feng, but his words were actually directed at Feng Jingye: "Second Elder Brother, I feel wronged on behalf of Young Master Chu, you say that you have properly settled down a mental illness, after that, doesn''t that mean the career of an official in the Young Master Chu is ruined? Furthermore, the Young Master Chu has just been annulled and is not yet married. If word of this gets out, who else would think highly of him? "


    "Third Prince!" Prime Minister Chu glared at him fiercely and reprimanded him.


    Feng Jingxuan suddenly realized and patted his head, and nodded: "That''s true, this Young Master Chu is plundering, killing and visiting the White Horse Garden, even if he has a good brain, I''m afraid no one would like him, after all, this Second Elder Brother is still thinking carefully."


    The corner of Feng Jingye''s mouth drew back into a slight sneer. Completely unfazed by Feng Jingxuan''s words, he replied indifferently.


    "Third Younger Brother is worried. No matter how serious Chu Feng''s illness is, with my identity as the crown prince, I can still find a doctor to treat him, right? Even if their lives are not going to end well, with the protection of this crown prince, those girls would still end up robbing their heads to become his wives, wouldn''t they? "


    After saying that, his eyes turned as he glanced at Bai Zheng: "Miss Bai, tell me, is what this crown prince said right?"


    Bai Zheng retracted her complicated gaze and replied softly. Her eyes were covered under her eyelashes, and her expression was unreadable.


    "Your Highness'' words are exactly the same as this subject''s. All the women in this world had their own goals and goals. There were some who liked the skin, some who specialized in power, and some who treated others with sincerity. Even if the Young Master Chu is unable to treat his illness, the first two are still there. In terms of marriage, he has a lot of advantages over the other young masters. "


    "Well said."


    A hearty voice came from the door. The crowd followed the voice and saw two people walking in.


    In front of him was a slightly plump man of about thirty, dressed in a light purple gown and a green hairpin. He had a strong face and a handsome face, but his slightly curved eyes looked completely friendly.


    Behind him followed a slender and jade-like young master who wore a half-mask. It was actually Feng Linyuan.


    The man in the light purple robe looked at Bai Zheng with appreciation, and then spoke to Feng Linyuan behind him. "Ayuan, is this your future wife? "You really did pick up a good wife."

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    As the man''s voice fell, Bai Zheng saw that everyone who was initially standing in the Main Hall, other than Feng Jingye and Feng Jingxuan, had all kneeled towards the man dressed in light purple.


    The moment Bai Zheng himself reacted, she was pulled down and followed by the rest as they crawled onto the ground.


    "Greetings, Your Highness. Greetings, Dingyuan Marquis."


    "Get up. This King just happened to pass by. Seeing that there are more people here, I just came over to have a chat. Everyone, there''s no need to stand on ceremony."


    The man called Yi King chuckled and walked in front of Bai Zheng in big strides.


    "Little girl, don''t kneel, kneel until you''re broken. This caused Ayuan''s heart to ache, and in the end, it still has to be blamed on me. Ayuan has blossomed for so many years, don''t you dare touch this little girl. "


    Bai Zheng, who was about to get up, couldn''t help but pout her lips when she heard this. On the surface, she still replied obediently, "Thank you, Yi King Lord."


    "Your Highness, Zheng''s skin is thin, if you continue to joke with her like this, I''m afraid that you''ll have to blame me later on." Feng Linyuan reminded them.


    "Thump."


    Halfway up, Bai Zheng twisted her ankle and once again knelt on the ground.


    "Aiya, little girl, why were you so careless!" Yi King''s concerned voice travelled over.


    Bai Zheng, "..."


    "Uncle Yi King, why did you come here by coincidence?" Feng Jingye asked the Yi King after he finished looking at him coldly.


    Yi King, Uncle?


    Hearing this form of address, Bai Zheng''s memories were opened.


    She suddenly thought of someone.


    The Yi King was born from the same mother as Feng Linche, and was only seven or eight years older than him. When Feng Linche stole''s heir, this Feng Linhuai was not even ten years old yet, but he had blocked a sword attack for Feng Linche during an assassination once, and he was even missing two fingers of his right hand.


    After Feng Linche ascended the throne, he doted on this little brother greatly and bestowed him the title of king. Furthermore, he left this little brother behind in the Yongding City when his other brothers were chased away to some remote place.


    This Feng Linhuai also lived a leisurely and noble life under Feng Linche''s protection. It was obvious that his life had been very comfortable, and he had gained a lot of weight.


    Other than the Feng Linche who was sitting upright in the palace, the only other person left in front of Feng Linche who seemed to be free and leisurely, was Yi King who had a lot of authority.


    No wonder Feng Jingye was so dissatisfied with his appearance.


    Bai Zheng raised her eyes and looked at Feng Linyuan from afar.


    She naturally knew that Feng Linyuan had invited this person over because he was worried about her, but she was also worried about his health.


    Thinking about it, Bai Zheng frowned.


    This guy, he just came back from hell yesterday and didn''t know to rest at home!


    As if he knew what Bai Zheng was thinking, Feng Linyuan blinked at her with a fawning look, only to see Bai Zheng turn her head away with a straight face. She could only look at her helplessly.


    But at this time, Feng Linhuai, who had been questioned, walked up with a smile, and patted Feng Jingye''s shoulder as he replied with an irrelevant question: "Ye, come to think of it, Uncle Wang has not seen you for more than half a month, do you want to miss Uncle Wang?"


    By calling him "Ye", he had revealed both sides'' identities. Even if the other party was the crown prince, he was still an elder after all, and should have been treated with respect and respect.


    Feng Jingye''s face changed, he lowered his head and said: "Nephew greatly misses me."


    However, Feng Jingxuan smiled and interrupted. "Nephew also misses Wang Shu''s Peach Blossom Wine very much."


    Feng Linhuai ''went'' to his mouth and laughed: "You little heartless, you only know how to covet things from Uncle Wang''s residence."


    In the midst of the fight, his gaze landed on the disheveled Chu Feng.


    At this time, Chu Feng''s body was covered with water droplets, and was no longer flowing like before. However, the cold air had invaded his bones and caused him to tremble uncontrollably.


    Feng Linhuai obviously did not recognise him at the moment. After looking carefully, he moved closer and rubbed his eyes with all his might. He suddenly exclaimed: "Yo! Isn''t this Young Master Chu? What''s going on? "


    Without waiting for a reply, he slapped his thigh and said, "I know! I heard that Assistant Minister Bai sued Young Master Chu, but who would have thought that Qin Mu would have such guts, not even giving Prime Minister and Prince face, and directly starting the torture with evidence? "He really is selfless and impartial!"


    When Qin Mu who was slowly waking up heard Feng Linhuai''s words, he immediately slipped down from his chair and kowtowed again and again: "Your highness has misunderstood, how could this lowly official have the guts to offend Prince ¡­ Oh, no, no, no! The matters of the Young Master Chu have not been ascertained, and the guilt or otherwise has not yet been determined ¡­ "


    Qin Mu explained incoherently.


    "It was this crown prince who splashed the water." Feng Jingye said calmly.


    Qin Mu instantly shut his mouth as if he had received an amnesty.


    "Ah?" Was it you, Ye? " Feng Linhuai looked at Chu Feng, and then looked at the gloomy Feng Jingye, sighing as he tried to persuade him.


    "Sigh, Ye, Uncle Wang has no choice but to say a few words to you. Counting it by seniority, Young Master Chu is your biological uncle, although the things that you have done were a little muddled, and according to the laws of Great Zhou, there would be a sentence of Qin Mu. You are just a junior, in the end, you shouldn''t do this for your own personal grudge ¡­ "


    "Uncle Wang, you misunderstand."


    Feng Jingye cut off his words. He tightly clenched the hand hidden in his sleeve, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.


    "My nephew saw that he was drunk and unconscious, so he couldn''t keep Assistant Minister Bai waiting. He had to splash cold water on him to wake him up earlier to prove his innocence."


    "Then, did the Young Master Chu prove his innocence?" Feng Linhuai asked curiously.


    Feng Jingye paused for a bit, and then said while trying to bite the bullet, "It''s just that I can''t prove it. It''s just that when I thought about the matter of the engagement agreement from the Miss Bai that happened recently, Chu Feng''s mind was continuously stimulated, and his mind was a little muddled. If I were to really do something that would let down the Miss Bai, it would truly be a helplessness. "


    "Young Master Chu is actually delirious?" Hearing Feng Jingye''s answer, Feng Linhuai was first shocked, and then followed with a burst of regret, "Such a great young man ¡­ A few days ago, Brother Wang still asked me if the Board of Justice lacked a foreign minister and if there were any good candidates to recommend it to them. I was just about to introduce them to the Young Master Chu, but from the looks of it now, that won''t work ¡­ "


    "Thud."


    Prime Minister Chu''s leg kicked the chair.


    Seeing that, Feng Linhuai walked to Prime Minister Chu with a serious face, patted his shoulder and said: "Prime Minister is stronger, since your child is sick, take him back home to be treated, he will definitely be better."


    Prime Minister Chu''s face changed a few times, before he finally replied with a low "En".


    Feng Linhuai nodded in satisfaction: "Since the truth has been revealed between Miss Bai and Young Master Chu, what about Sir Qin?"


    Qin Mu who was called out shivered and said with a trembling voice: "This humble subject is here."


    "How will you judge?" Feng Linhuai asked with a smile.

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    Qin Mu pursed his lips and did not speak for a long time.


    How? How could he know!?


    He didn''t want to know either.


    The only thing he wanted to know was ¡ª


    Would it be too late to feign unconsciousness now?


    "This... Young Master Chu took it away, oh no, it was to take Miss Bai away, to let Miss Bai suffer, to be frightened, and should have been severely punished.


    "What''s the deal?" The one who asked was Feng Jingye.


    "This humble subject, this humble subject ¡­" Qin Mu really did not know how to reply as his eyes rolled back.


    Bai Zheng''s elegant voice rang out.


    "Sir Qin, before you sentence me, can you allow me to plead for Young Master Chu?"


    "Begging for mercy?" Qin Mu had only rolled his eyes halfway when he heard this and immediately calmed down. He looked at Bai Zheng in confusion.


    [What the hell is this girl doing?


    Just now, he was clearly determined to not let Chu Feng go and splashed a pile of dirty water on him.


    Even Feng Linhuai had rushed over to help her, but she, who had the complete advantage of being in the arena, actually begged for mercy on Chu Feng''s behalf?


    Feng Jingye''s expression changed slightly as he looked deeply at Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng nodded her head: "This subject''s daughter has some relationship with Young Master Chu, and Young Master Chu has gone insane because of this subject''s daughter, which is why I made such a mistake. Now that this subject''s daughter knows the hidden secrets, she naturally cannot bear to see Young Master Chu being severely punished by the Great Zhou Law."


    Just as he finished, he heard Chu Feng shout, "There''s no need to be so kind!"


    "Shut up!"


    Prime Minister Chu immediately followed up Chu Feng''s words and glared at him fiercely.


    Although she didn''t know the reason behind Bai Zheng''s words, it would naturally be for the best if she didn''t pursue the matter.


    Otherwise, even if Feng Jingye were to protect them, with Feng Linhuai and Feng Linyuan here, today''s matter would definitely not be good.


    Thinking about it, he laughed at Bai Zheng: "Miss Bai can understand the hardships of a child, I am very pleased, Miss Bai is truly righteous."


    "That''s right, that girl is really a good child!" Feng Linhuai agreed, "Ayuan, where did you find such a kind and magnanimous girl? I want to keep one for fifth brother. "


    After Feng Linyuan heard this, he raised his eyes and looked at Bai Zheng with a gentle smile.


    "Your Highness doesn''t know. It''s good enough for Zheng, but it''s also very expensive. Yesterday, someone coveted and poisoned her, and they forced my Hou Mansion to save her with a hundred year old lingzhi, a thousand year old ginseng, and a snowy mountain lotus. "


    As soon as Feng Linyuan said this, Prime Minister Chu''s expression immediately became extremely ugly.


    Feng Linhuai sucked in a breath of cold air: "What? Such a cute girl, there was actually someone who wanted to kill her? Which idiot would dare to make a move on the future wife of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis?! "


    Seeing that the faces of Feng Jingye and Prime Minister Chu were already so dark that ink could drip from it, Bai Zheng covered the smile on her lips and said in a timely manner.


    "Zheng is unable to repay the Marquis for saving my life yesterday. Those Snow Lotus Ginseng should be compensated by Zheng ¡­"


    Ayuan is not such a petty person. "Since you are an unmarried couple, why do you need to calculate it so clearly?"


    Feng Linhuai said quickly with a face full of dissatisfaction.


    Bai Zheng laughed helplessly, a self-deprecating look appearing on her face: "The Prince also said, this subject''s daughter is only an unmarried couple with the Marquis, in the end, this is still an unsuccessful marriage. Who knows, maybe in the future, it will be like this subject''s daughter before, retreating at once."


    "Besides, it''s already a great favor for the duke to come and save us. We can''t let the duke compensate us with a pile of precious medicinal ingredients even if he saved us, can we?" The things that should be returned, the Bai Mansion should still be returned. "


    However, Feng Linhuai shook his head repeatedly in disagreement: "Girl, I watched as you grew up and have always valued friendship, how could those heartless and heartless people compare to me? Moreover, you did not intentionally eat someone else''s Snow Lotus Ginseng. It is because you were hurt by them that you have become like this. If you want to compensate someone, it should be that person who harmed you! "


    The three of them sang the same tune and finally got to the main point of the day.


    The current Feng Jingye felt like he had jumped into a hole dug by someone else, stuck inside.


    Now the man handed him a ladder, to see if he wanted to climb it.


    Even though he needed to pay for this ladder.


    He looked at Prime Minister Chu meaningfully for a while. Then, he took a deep breath and sighed.


    "The words of the Yi King are reasonable. Miss Bai did not care about this child''s offense, this was Miss Bai''s magnanimity, but in the end, this child did the wrong thing, so there should still be compensation for it. This ginseng snow lotus, let my Chu Family compensate Dingyuan Marquis. "


    Everyone heard this and remained silent.


    Only Feng Linhuai had a surprised look on his face as he asked Feng Linyuan something in a low voice. After seeing Feng Linyuan nod his head, he turned to look at Chu Feng.


    Chu Feng felt as if someone had slapped him a few times in the face, the pain on his face was extremely excruciating.


    It was unknown how many times Feng Linhuai scolded him, but he did not dare to refute him.


    Hearing this, Feng Linyuan gave a rare nod of his head.


    "Naturally, this duke will not take any of those things, and will just treat it as a betrothal gift. But since Zheng has said so, and the Prime Minister has taken the initiative to speak, if this marquis still insists on not wanting it, it would seem that this marquis is not sensible. "


    You''re so cheap and yet you act so good!


    Prime Minister Chu held back his urge to vomit blood and asked ingratiatingly: "What the Marquis uses are all good medicines. These hundred year old Lingzhi, thousand year old ginseng, and Tianshan Snow Lotus, we were unable to find anything suitable.


    Seeing this, Feng Linhuai laughed: "Prime Minister is truly intelligent. There isn''t anything else in Ayuan''s residence, but this medicinal ingredient is actually quite rare. If we were to find a Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus of the same quality in Ayuan''s residence, I''m afraid it would take quite a bit of effort. It''s indeed not as simple as selling it at a discount."


    The Prime Minister Chu smirked and replied, "Your Highness, you flatter me."


    "Reduced price ¡­" Feng Linyuan revealed a rare difficult expression.


    Prime Minister Chu''s heart skipped a beat as he heard Feng Linhuai ask: "Are you in a difficult situation?"


    Feng Linyuan nodded his head, "Anything else is fine. Those Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus hundred year old Lingzhi thousand years old ginsengs or something of the sort would at most cost ten thousand taels of silver, with the exception of ¡­"


    After he finished speaking, he raised his eyes to look at Feng Jingye, "However, that Pearl of Dragon is priceless."


    "Thud."


    Prime Minister Chu slumped onto the chair once again.


    Chu Feng''s hands, which were hidden inside his sleeves, trembled slightly.


    A Pearl? What Pearl!


    It was just a bluff!


    If he hadn''t realized what had happened when he first woke up.


    At this moment, after listening in silence for so long, he had already figured out the sequence of events.

 C94

    Yesterday, when he was about to attack Bai Zheng, he was stopped by Feng Linyuan''s men. They could only watch as Feng Linyuan swaggered out of the door with Bai Zheng in tow.


    This was where all his clear memories stopped. Everything that happened to Bai Zheng after she left the room became extremely fragmented, to the point that only a few blurry fragments remained.


    It was as if countless men surrounded him and drank a lot of his wine, but he really couldn''t remember where they were and how they got there.


    When he woke up, he was already sitting in the great hall of Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin Palace, and had already become the accused of attempted poisoning Bai Zheng!


    And all of this was thanks to that despicable and oppressive force!


    "What pearl?" He sneered, and asked Feng Linyuan a question, but his eyes were staring straight at Bai Zheng, his gaze vicious to the point that it could produce juice.


    "May I ask, Dingyuan Marquis, what poison did you get? You need the Pearl of Dragon!"


    Facing the sober Chu Feng, Feng Linyuan asked with a calm demeanor and a slight frown on his face: "Young Master Chu, is this your loss of memory? What you have done, why don''t you ask me instead?"


    "I really don''t know what I did wrong, please enlighten me, Master Hou." Chu Feng said stiffly.


    Although Bai Zheng''s memories after she left his room were blurry, he remembered what happened before she left his room more clearly than anyone else.


    He obviously didn''t poison her, so what was there to be afraid of!


    Seeing Chu Feng''s confident look, everyone looked at Feng Linyuan, waiting for his reply.


    At the end of the day, this so-called poisoning was just one side of Bai Zheng''s story to Feng Linyuan. Now that Chu Feng was admitting defeat, it was just right for them to see what kind of proof Feng Linyuan, who was part of the plaintiff side, could take out.


    Feng Linyuan laughed, but did not reply. The originally not very big Main Hall became extremely quiet.


    He looked at Chu Feng. Although there was a smile on his face, the depths of his eyes revealed a bone-piercing coldness.


    After a long while, when Chu Feng was about to speak and say "can''t speak anymore", his smile slowly disappeared and his voice was as calm as water. He slowly said word by word, "Young Master Chu didn''t go back to the manor last night did you?"


    Chu Feng was startled, and his face immediately turned white.


    "It''s fortunate that the Young Master Chu did not return to the manor, which was why I kept the crucial evidence on me." As he said that, Feng Linyuan walked forward and grabbed Chu Feng''s drenched sleeve.


    "Yesterday, when I saved Miss Bai, the other half of the wine cup was knocked over and a corner of the Young Master Chu''s sleeves became wet. Even though our clothes have been splashed with water, we can still find out if there''s poison on them. Why don''t we find a doctor? "


    Hearing this, a dim light appeared in Feng Jingye''s eyes. Prime Minister Chu was so angry that he scolded, "Unfilial son! "Unfilial son!"


    The current Bai Zheng had her head lowered, her entire face buried in her hair. No one could clearly see her expression, and naturally no one knew that she was also shocked.


    After all, she only knew the first half of what happened yesterday. As for how Feng Linyuan dealt with him after he left, she had no idea.


    The so-called poison was merely an excuse Bai Zheng had given him to not return and extort her Mansion of Prime Minister for a night''s time.


    But according to what Feng Linyuan had just said, after Chu Feng kidnapped her, he had most likely prepared poison to be used on her body at the most crucial moment.


    "Just ask a doctor to examine the sleeve of the Young Master Chu and you will know what kind of poison Zheng is infected with. Young Master Chu, what do you have to say for yourself! " Feng Linyuan flung him off and raised his voice.


    "Why are you using the Pearl of the Dragon? Who else knows better than you?"


    "After all, the Dragon Pearl has a price and the Young Master Chu cannot afford it. It is only natural for people to be unwilling to face it."


    Feng Linhuai smiled as he rescued his, looking at Chu Feng with a tinge of regret in his eyes.


    "It''s just that Young Master Chu, with your actions, money might not be enough to protect you, but your Mansion of Prime Minister and even the face of a Prince like Ye has been thrown away cleanly."


    Chu Feng was stunned for a moment. When a gust of cold wind blew over, he unconsciously trembled three times.


    Yesterday''s memory was truly fragmented, causing him to be completely unsure if there was anything on his sleeve.


    He opened his mouth, and suddenly felt a cold gaze. He turned his head, and saw Feng Jingye looking at him with a strange and gloomy gaze.


    He was shocked.


    After finding out about Bai Di and Feng Jingxuan in the past few days, she had already offended Feng Jingye because of her previous actions. If not for the empress and his father, the prime minister, she was afraid that Feng Jingye would have already dismembered him.


    And now, he had violated Feng Jingye''s restraining order on his own accord and kidnapped Bai Zheng, who Feng Jingye felt he had to win over with all his effort, and he had even completely fallen out with him.


    How could Feng Jingye forgive him!


    "I did not! It was you! I didn''t poison it. There''s nothing on my sleeve! " Chu Feng screamed hysterically. He was afraid.


    "If I had poisoned him, how come nothing happened to him?" It had only been a night, and she was already so lively that she could slander others? It''s obviously you guys! The partnership extorted my Mansion of Prime Minister! "


    "I had thought that since Young Master Chu is from a large clan, he should have seen the world before. I didn''t think that his experience would be so shallow." Feng Linyuan sneered: "In this world, other than this duke''s illness, there is nothing else that the Pearl of Dragon can''t cure."


    Feng Linhuai also laughed heartily, "That''s right, when royal brother bestowed the Pearl of Dragon to Ayuan, even this king was envious for a long time. Young Master Chu, not to mention that the little girl only ate half a cup of your poison wine, she ate an entire cup.


    These words made Prime Minister Chu''s heart ache.


    Chu Feng didn''t know the significance of the Pearl of Dragon, but he was the clearest. This was a rare treasure at the end. If one were to talk about compensation, it was likely they would need to empty out all their Mansion of Prime Minister.


    Seeing that the Prime Minister Chu and Feng Jingye did not utter a word, Feng Linyuan did not wish to pester any further, and asked after some thought.


    "Since the Young Master Chu is unwilling to admit his crimes, Sir Qin, please arrange for a few doctors to examine the sleeves of the Young Master Chu."


    Initially, I had planned to ignore this matter after seeing Zheng pleading for me. However, now that Young Master Chu has confirmed that it''s me and Zheng slandering you, let''s do it properly. What should be tested, we will compensate you.


    "If it turns out to be true, then just pay me a Pearl of the Dragon."


    "This ¡­" Hearing Feng Linyuan''s words, Prime Minister Chu''s eyebrows immediately tightened into a knot.


    According to Feng Linyuan, there were only two options in front of them right now.


    If it didn''t work, then it was a private matter, and the Mansion of Prime Minister would have to be compensated with a hundred thousand silver.


    Since it had been verified, it could be considered a public affair. Let''s see if the result is poisonous or not.


    But... Did Chu Feng poison it or not?

 C95

    Everyone''s gaze fell on Chu Feng.


    Feng Linyuan''s mouth curved up slightly, and looked at Chu Feng with a smile that was not a smile: "Young Master Chu, do you think it''s true, or not?"


    However, Chu Feng did not reply, he just tightly grabbed onto his own sleeves, his mind in a mess.


    Of course he didn''t poison it! However, he didn''t know whether or not his cuffs were poisoned at all.


    Chu Feng subconsciously looked at Feng Jingye.


    Feng Jingye squinted his eyes as his lips curled into a line.


    Chu Feng could not help but shiver.


    Yes, although after the test, if it was really poisonous, it might cause his Mansion of Prime Minister to reach its bottom line, but if it was not tested, even if his Mansion of Prime Minister could protect him, Feng Jingye would definitely not let him off!


    Furthermore, Feng Linyuan had not agreed to pay the hundred thousand silver yesterday, so how could he be willing to give away the money now?


    If both sides were going to die, it would be better to fight!


    "Test!" Chu Feng replied powerfully.


    "Young Master Chu truly has backbone." Feng Linhuai nodded in praise, "Sir Qin?"


    "This humble subject is here, this humble subject will make the arrangements." Qin Mu suddenly stood up, and shouted loudly: "Men, quickly get the doctor!"


    When they just found Chu Feng, the person from Mansion of Jing Zhao Yin had already called for a doctor to check the pulse of the unconscious Chu Feng.


    Now that they heard Qin Mu''s orders, the doctors who were waiting in the back hall carried their medicine boxes and hastily walked into the main hall.


    After the doctor came in, he bowed to everyone present, his back stiff and obviously nervous.


    Feng Jingye only took a glance, and lightly said with his chin facing Chu Feng: "Go check his sleeves, and see if there''s anything on it."


    "Yes." the doctor replied.


    There was a moment of silence.


    Everyone held their breaths, their eyes unblinking as they watched the doctor carefully cut off a corner of Chu Feng''s sleeves and put it under his nose to smell. Then, he took out a small bag from the medicine box and poured some medicinal powder on the sleeves.


    The entire process of inspection could not be considered to be short, Feng Jingye looked for a moment before sitting down, his gaze turning to Bai Zheng who had not said anything for a long time.


    This young girl was wearing a blue dress with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on it. It matched well with her cold face.


    Her gaze was calm as she looked at the doctor, her black and white eyes emotionless. It was hard to tell if her calmness was due to her certainty or her indifference to the results.


    However, regardless of the reason, it was already rare for him to remain calm and collected in such a situation.


    If not for Chu Feng''s actions, he would have taken the girl as his subordinate a long time ago.


    But now ¡­


    This knot would be difficult to solve.


    The doctor was very careful, after sprinkling the powder his face slightly changed, and he placed the sleeve on top of the Silk Cloth. He then took out the candle flame and used the thin Silk Cloth that was as thin as a cicada''s wing to roast it dry, and brought it to the window to take a closer look, and then used his index finger to lightly stroke the Silk Cloth.


    After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, he said in a low voice, "The test has been completed."


    Prime Minister Chu immediately stood up.


    Chu Feng gripped his own sleeves tightly and lowered his head without saying a word. He was obviously very nervous.


    Only Feng Jingye''s expression was still relatively calm, and he opened his mouth: "What did you find out?"


    the doctor answered carefully after a moment''s deliberation.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, if this commoner did not see wrongly, the young master''s sleeves were stained with some Su Xin."


    "What''s Su Xin?" Chu Feng asked anxiously.


    Su Xin can be considered a medicinal ingredient. Generally speaking, Su Xin can calm the mind, but he can also clear the heart.


    "Is Su Xin not a poison? "In that case, Feng Er didn''t poison him at all!" Prime Minister Chu shouted excitedly.


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng remained expressionless, but a look of panic flashed across her face.


    Without waiting for the doctor to add, Prime Minister Chu pointed at Feng Linyuan and angrily said, "Good, Marquis Dingyuan! You actually slander my son with the same Bai Mansion, our Chu Family will not let this matter rest! "


    "Prime Minister, you got so excited before you could even finish speaking with the doctor. If the result is different from what you imagined, how are you going to get off the stage?" Feng Linyuan said coldly.


    The Prime Minister Chu looked at Feng Linyuan and laughed, his eyes carrying the cruelty of someone who had lived in the government for a long time.


    How could he not know what his own son was capable of? Since Chu Feng agreed to test it, then it must be because he did not poison his.


    Not to mention ¡ª


    "The doctor said that my son''s sleeve is stained with Su Xin. That thing can clear his heart and set fire, not poison!"


    "That''s not right." Feng Linhuai was puzzled, "If I were to say that Su Xin is a good item that clears the heart and calms the mind, why have I not heard of her after eating this medicine for so many years?"


    Prime Minister Chu froze upon hearing this.


    For those like him who had climbed and fought in the government, calming the fire and calming the spirit was almost a necessity in life. However, after so many years, he had indeed never heard of Su Xin''s medicine.


    Seeing that he finally had the chance to speak, the doctor finally spoke.


    "Although Su Xin can calm the spirit and suppress the fire, the effects are not strong. The price is high and the taste bitter, so it can''t be considered as a good medicine. Therefore, it''s often discarded by doctors."


    "Not only that, you have to strictly control the amount of Su Xin you consume. If you overdo it, it will become a very powerful poison. It will cause a lot of harm to your body ¡­"


    "Bullsh * t!" Prime Minister Chu''s heart suddenly shook, and he could not help but scold angrily.


    The doctor looked at Prime Minister Chu and stopped, his face revealing a perturbed look.


    Feng Linyuan said coldly: "Prime Minister, for you to publicly obstruct us from handling this case, I am afraid that it is not good, no?"


    Feng Linhuai, however, smiled slightly. "This king had his doubts before, but now, after hearing it, I suddenly understand why Young Master Chu would do something so impulsive even though he doesn''t seem to be very smart."


    He looked at Chu Feng meaningfully and continued, "Young Master Chu is not messing around.


    "Even if you give Su Xin to the zither girl, even if you find out, you''ll only think that the zither girl accidentally took too much of it and died. It naturally won''t affect you."


    Hearing that, Chu Feng''s head was instantly covered in perspiration.


    It''s over, it''s all over! The current him was as if he had fallen into a swamp, struggling his way up and sinking deeper and deeper.


    He couldn''t climb out!


    "Young Master Chu, I was kind enough to ask for mercy on your behalf, why would you do that?"


    Bai Zheng lowered her eyes, her eyelashes as thin as cicada''s wings casting a shadow, her expression looked very sad.


    "You and I both know what happened that day. I gave you chances again and again, but you refused to cherish them. "Sigh ¡­"


    These profound feelings almost made Chu Feng vomit blood.


    What did Bai Zheng mean? How could he not know?

 C96

    Back then, Bai Zheng had given him a chance and said that he wouldn''t do it even if it was thirty thousand silver.


    Later, Feng Linyuan gave him another chance. Even though he said that he would give him a hundred thousand silver, he was still unwilling.


    Now that things had escalated to this point, he would have to pay with a Drop Pearl for his Mansion of Prime Minister, and it was even more likely that he would lose his life.


    How would it end?


    Thinking about that, the muscles on Chu Feng''s face started to tremble. That extremely furious and resentful expression, was enough to make people believe that if not for the fact that everyone was around, he would have rushed forward and ripped Bai Zheng''s mouth apart.


    Feng Jingye suddenly stood up: "Chu Feng, you are speaking nonsense, do you know your crime!"


    As he said that, he quickly gave Chu Feng a meaningful glance.


    Chu Feng trembled, the clothes that were permeated with water were cold on his body, he almost forgot to breathe, after a moment he suddenly reacted, only then did he manage to suppress the resentment on his face.


    "Yes, Chu Feng understands."


    "Even if you did this for the Miss Bai, you should not use your identity to commit a reckless act and disappoint your grandfather and mother." Feng Jingye looked straight at Chu Feng, his eyes gloomy and unreadable, "After all, no matter how emotional you are, you shouldn''t have lost your reason."


    Chu Feng was stunned for a moment, then immediately came to a realization and changed his mournful expression to look at Bai Zheng.


    "Yes, it was my fault. Zheng, it''s all because of Big Brother Chu Feng, you don''t know how to cherish things. Initially, I didn''t think much of it when we were engaged, but after annulling the engagement, I realized that I simply couldn''t accept losing your life. That''s why I acted on impulse and did the wrong thing. Can you forgive me? "


    "Miss Bai, on account of the fact that Feng''er is infatuated with you, please let Feng''er go." Prime Minister Chu opened his mouth at the right time.


    As Bai Zheng looked at these three people who were singing the same tune, she forcefully endured the discomfort she felt and nodded: "As long as Young Master Chu doesn''t kill me or beat up my Bai Mansion''s guards again, I will naturally not blame Young Master Chu any more."


    Prime Minister Chu''s expression froze, as his expression turned ugly.


    But Bai Zheng acted as if she did not see it, and continued to speak seriously towards Chu Feng.


    "Young Master Chu, although you and I were previously engaged, due to the changing circumstances, the two of us have been strangers since the marriage ended.


    A good man should do what he should, and not be stuck with his girlfriends all day long.


    I hope that the Young Master Chu can break away from the shackles of the past as soon as possible.


    Chu Feng opened his mouth, many words were stuck in his throat, but he did not know where to start.


    He thought of the girl who had surrounded him all day and always sent him food and handkerchiefs. She would look at him with starry eyes and shyly call him "Big Brother Chu Feng".


    However, when he left the banquet with malicious words and left alone, he suddenly returned and changed into a completely different person.


    So it turned out that the Bai Zheng who had been infatuated with him had long ago been personally driven away by him.


    He seemed to finally understand where that indescribable hatred in his heart had come from.


    A feeling of bitterness rose up in his heart and spread to his throat, but in the end, it only turned into one sentence.


    "Alright."


    Seeing this, Prime Minister Chu secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and said: "Sir Qin, now that Miss Bai is no longer investigating my son''s matter, this case can be considered as finished, right?"


    Qin Mu repeatedly nodded his head, "Prime Minister is right. Since the poverty-stricken master has withdrawn his accusation, we should all rejoice ¡­"


    "What Prime Minister has said, Chu Family is in the end a noble family, Young Master Chu is the only son, Zheng has always been timid, how would he dare to bother about it."


    Feng Linyuan smiled calmly and looked at Bai Zheng gently.


    "In the end, it''s just a matter of a Pearl. After Zheng has suffered, as her fianc¨¦, I naturally have to seek justice for her, but now that Zheng is magnanimous, I can only follow suit.


    "I will forget about those hundred year old lingzhi mushroom, the thousand year old ginseng, the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus. All I need to do is to return the Pearl to me and forget about everything else."


    "You!" Prime Minister Chu''s face was ashen, "Miss Bai has already said that this matter will not be harsh on my son, why must Dingyuan Marquis hold on to this matter?!"


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "Is the Prime Minister a goldfish? What was said just now was so nice, that no matter what kind of medicine I give Zheng, I will compensate him, and in the blink of an eye, I will turn hostile? It''s hard for this marquis to say that Chu Family is an influential family, could it be that this is the attitude of an influential family? "


    "You!" Prime Minister Chu was so angry that his face was flushed. He pointed at Feng Linyuan "you" for a long time, but couldn''t find anything wrong with "you".


    A single Drop Pearl would at least cost a hundred thousand taels of silver.


    Isn''t that cutting his flesh?


    "Ye, go and advise your grandfather. Their Chu Family is truly not right for this matter." Seeing that the situation was at an impasse, Feng Linhuai walked forward and patted Feng Jingye''s back, and advised him in a low voice.


    "Based on your father''s temper, if this matter doesn''t end well, I''m afraid that he will vent his anger on you."


    Hearing Feng Linhuai''s words, Feng Jingye''s heart instantly became cold.


    He looked at Feng Jingxuan who had been smiling from start to finish, and then looked at Bai Zheng who had lowered her eyes without uttering a single word.


    "Think about it yourself, don''t lose out on something small." Feng Linhuai then retreated.


    The room was silent. Everyone held their breath.


    Right at this moment, Feng Jingye smiled, his tightly knitted eyebrows relaxed. The corner of his mouth raised, and his originally cold expression immediately became incomparably gentle.


    "I naturally have to compensate for what I owe." Feng Jingye made a decision, looked at Prime Minister Chu, and said word by word.


    Prime Minister Chu''s face changed drastically. He turned his head in disbelief, only to be met with Feng Jingye''s cold eyes.


    After a long while, he could not help but lower his head. "Your Highness is right." Rest assured Master Hou, my Chu Family will definitely be reimbursed in full. "


    "Alright." Feng Linyuan replied indifferently.


    "Congratulations Lord Qin, this case is finally correct. Today, you are truly frightened! Hahaha ¡­" Feng Linhuai laughed, then pointed to Chu Feng who was shivering, "Young Master Chu, quickly go and change your clothes, I''m afraid that it won''t be easy to be frozen like this, right?"


    Prime Minister Chu led the people and left together with Chu Feng.


    This case that had shocked Yongding City for the entire morning had ended here.


    After the crowd finished watching the show, they all dispersed with satisfaction.


    Bai Zheng thanked Qin Mu and turned around. was chatting casually with Feng Linhuai and Feng Linhuai, and couldn''t help but frown.


    Did this Feng Linyuan really think he was made of iron?


    Bai Zheng was enraged, she helped Bai Yinan up and bent over to whisper a few words to her, then Bai Yinan looked at her worriedly and left.


    She then stepped forward and bowed to the three of them, "Regarding today''s matter, many thanks to Your Highness and Your Highness for their assistance."


    Feng Linhuai laughed, looked at Bai Zheng and said: "Girl, how did you forget about the person you should be thanking the most?"

 C97

    When Bai Zheng heard this, she shyly lowered her head. From her earlobes to her cheeks was a layer of crimson red.


    When Feng Jingxuan and Feng Linhuai saw this, they looked at each other, and Feng Linhuai laughed even more.


    "Xuan, you really don''t know what''s good for you, why are you bothering this couple."


    "Yes, yes, yes." Feng Jingxuan replied, "Oh right, Uncle Yi King, I heard that a new chef with excellent culinary skills has come to the Treasure school, and has released quite a few new dishes. Why don''t I take advantage of today and invite you to have a taste?"


    Feng Linhuai looked at the sky, only to see that in the middle of the sun, the matter of the report had dragged on for a long time.


    "Why didn''t you say so earlier? Then we have to go quickly. If we''re late, I''m afraid there won''t be a good spot for us." With that, he pulled Feng Jingxuan out of the door.


    Seeing that the person had left, the shyness on Bai Zheng''s face instantly disappeared as he looked at Feng Linyuan coldly.


    Seeing that, Feng Linyuan immediately put on a fawning smile, and asked warmly: "Is Zheng hungry?"


    "I''m not hungry." With that cold voice, Bai Zheng turned and walked out of the great hall.


    At the entrance of the yamen, the spectators had already dispersed, leaving behind only the carriage that Bai Zheng had taken in in the morning.


    Bai Zheng looked around, and could not help but frown: "Where is your carriage?"


    Feng Linyuan, who followed closely behind, replied in a low voice: "Just now, I came in a hurry. I rode my horse to the Yi King Palace, and sat in the carriage of the Yi King."


    "Riding?" Bai Zheng immediately frowned, "Your body is able to withstand the bumpy ride!"


    Feng Linyuan lowered his head in grievance, not daring to speak.


    Bai Zheng let out a long sigh: "I''ll send you back, get on the carriage."


    Feng Linyuan hurriedly replied, "Okay."


    The noon sunlight was shining through the car window evenly, warming the entire carriage. Only Bai Zheng''s cold face seemed out of place compared to her surroundings.


    Feng Linyuan carefully glanced at her a few times, and finally broke the silence: "Zheng, are you angry?"


    "What do you think?" Bai Zheng glared at him.


    "I understand, Zheng was blaming me for disregarding my own body." Feng Linyuan said helplessly, "It''s just that Zheng, you should tell me before you go to work next time."


    "You should have told me before you came out next time," she said. Bai Zheng replied expressionlessly.


    Feng Linyuan paused for a long while, before finally lowering his head and apologizing, "Sorry."


    Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, looked at Feng Linyuan quietly, and sighed: "I thought we trusted each other enough."


    She raised her eyes, which were filled with a fragmented light. "You should have believed me. I''m not a reckless person."


    "Zheng, I naturally believe in you." Feng Linyuan looked back at her, his lips curled up in a smile, "But, I am your man after all."


    Bai Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then he said, "I hope that you can give me a chance to show off when you encounter difficulties. "Although it''s very easy for my fiancee to do anything, if it''s like that, I won''t feel any sense of accomplishment."


    "A sense of accomplishment?" Bai Zheng turned her head.


    In her previous life, after being a woman for nearly thirty years, she had never thought about this problem.


    "I am your future husband. If I can''t protect my wife and need her to solve all the problems by herself, then wouldn''t my husband be too useless? "What''s more ¡­"


    Bai Zheng was at a loss: "What more?"


    "Moreover, if you go alone to deal with them, you will have to pay the price."


    Bai Zheng gave a relieved smile, "Those prices are nothing, there are even times where I only need to graze a little bit of their skin and I will be able to take care of them ¡­"


    "Even if it''s just a little bit of skin," Feng Linyuan interrupted her as he looked at his with his glass-like eyes: "My heart also hurts."


    Bai Zheng paused, her eyes turning left and right in panic, then she lowered her head. Under the sunlight''s reflection, her fair ears were dyed with a layer of light red.


    "The so-called performance and sense of accomplishment are unable to match up to even a little bit of your injuries. Zheng''s tone was gentle as she reached out her hand and gently caressed the hair by her ear, hooking it behind her ear and saying, "I hope you can understand the pain in my heart."


    Feng Linyuan smiled, that smile seemed to be filled with warmth and clarity like never before.


    Bai Zheng could not help but understand.


    He felt as if the side of his face was still slightly numb, as though an electric current had struck her heart. The exquisite touch of his fingers seemed to still be circulating, and a short moment of blankness appeared in Bai Zheng''s mind.


    Feng Linyuan''s laughter suddenly rang beside her ears: "So Zheng, don''t be angry at me, alright?"


    "Alright ¡­"


    When the words left her mouth, Bai Zheng was somewhat vexed.


    Why was it that every time she met Feng Linyuan, her usually proud reaction would always stop uncontrollably? The reproach that came out of her mouth had been swallowed back down into a gentle explanation.


    "Then promise me first. Take good care of your body so that you can protect me."


    Feng Linyuan smiled, "Alright."


    In the early spring, all the cold gradually melted away.


    When all things began, it was as if something had taken root in the earth, sprouting fresh, tender buds.


    Perhaps, it was because Bai Zheng had taken the initiative to plead for mercy this time, that the Chu Family did not receive too much blame from Feng Linche. Instead, she only bid one hundred and fifty thousand silver on a Drop Pearl and returned it to Feng Linyuan.


    On the other hand, because Chu Feng had worn wet clothes for a long time that day and was anxious and angry, he became severely ill after returning. He didn''t go out of his room for a month in a row.


    On the other hand, news of Chu Feng staying overnight at the Yicui Pavilion and White Horse Garden spread like wildfire, and from then on, Bai Di completely drew a line between them.


    Within a few days, the news of Feng Jingxuan proposing to marry the General Mansion Second Miss as his main wife spread.


    Feng Jingye and the Prime Minister Chu were busy cleaning up the mess that Chu Feng had left behind. Feng Jingxuan and Bai Di were running around for the Engagement Banquet, so no one came to find trouble with Bai Zheng.


    As a result, in this period when no one was around, other than going to the Song Kiln to research on the porcelain and the paper, Bai Zheng took out the one hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver Feng Linyuan had gifted him and set up her own business.


    Even though Yongding City was the capital, right now, both internal and external factors such as frustration and frustration, as well as the feeling of waiting for good fortune to come out of nowhere, caused many shops in the city to start selling cheaply.


    Bai Zheng held onto another large amount of silver, he was even more generous with her money.


    Every day, when she received news, she would change into men''s clothing and go out with Qingshao to check out the stores and restaurants.


    After seven or eight consecutive days, she finally bought a dozen stores and two restaurants. She immediately hired craftsmen to redecorate the shops and the restaurants according to her wishes.


    At the same time, she also followed the steward called by Soong Family and went out of the city to look at the fields outside the city. She bought a thousand acres of fertile land and five hundred mu of land outside the city.

 C98

    After half a month passed in a row, Bai Zheng had almost never been home before, so Bai Yinan had no objections to this matter.


    When Bai Zheng heard the words "The girls that haven''t left the pavilion to show their faces all the time is not a good thing, if they were to be recognized, it would cause criticism", he did not explain further.


    He had only mentioned the names of Feng Linyuan and Soong Yiqing, and had repeatedly assured Madame Lin that she would definitely abide by her responsibilities, only then did Madame Lin give up.


    After pacifying the Madame Lin, Bai Zheng was even busier, leaving early and returning late in a few days in a row.


    He wanted to talk to the farmers in the villages outside the city about farming the fields, and he also sought out craftsmen who specialized in planting flowers and plants to understand how to grow them.


    When he was free, he had to check on the progress of the craftsmen''s decor in the shop.


    After arranging everything, when Bai Zheng could catch her breath, it was already the start of spring.


    The grass grew and birds flew. It was a good time to grow flowers and grasses.


    Under Bai Zheng''s instructions, the 500 mu of fertile land started to be tidied up, and the rose, Jasmine, Gardenia flower seedlings that Bai Zheng purchased, as well as aloe, mint, basil and other plants with green leaves were planted.


    During this period of time, there was no lack of kind-hearted farmers to persuade her that five hundred acres of land could not be used to grow all these flashy things, but at least some food.


    However, when Bai Zheng heard these words, she only smiled and did not pay any attention to them.


    In comparison, because Song Jun had Soong Yiqing''s instructions, the craftsmen inside were much more obedient, they only focused on improving the porcelain according to Bai Zheng''s requirements, and the finished products that came out made Bai Zheng very satisfied.


    As for the crafting furnace, after half a month of failure, it had gradually gotten back on track and produced a finished product that Bai Zheng was satisfied with.


    As for Soong Yiqing, with Bai Zheng''s help, they successfully opened the first paper shop.


    Because of the commotion caused at the Treasure-collecting Tower Auction, the entire Yongding City had been looking forward to seeing this piece of paper for a long time.


    As a result, the paper shop started to have good business from the start, which reduced Soong Yiqing''s resentment towards Bai Zheng by a lot.


    So much so that when Bai Zheng bumped into him on her way to visit Feng Linyuan several times, he would be called "If you encounter any trouble at the kiln, just let me know" with great concern.


    Bai Zheng could only agree repeatedly.


    Although she had not rested for more than a month, Bai Zheng was still full of energy everyday, waiting to leave early and return late.


    It was to the extent that a group of outsiders came to his Yongding City, and it was even more so the case that at some point in time, there were many people coming and going who did not notice it.


    That day, after eating breakfast, Bai Zheng pulled Qingshao and Zhuling along as usual, disguised as men''s clothes, went around the rear courtyard, and exited through the back door according to their usual route.


    The sun was warm now, and the sky was getting brighter. People in the backyard had already gotten up early.


    Bai Zheng had already gotten used to it. At this point in time, she would encounter a chef who would bring a basket of ingredients back.


    But today, seeing carts of meat and vegetables being pulled into the house from the back door, Bai Zheng was completely stunned.


    "Miss, do you feel that there have been a lot of people coming and going in our residence these past few days?" Zhuling looked around and asked softly.


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng looked around, only then did she realise that unknowingly, there were many people that she had never seen before, and her suspicions grew.


    Did something happen in the mansion?


    She took a few steps into the inner courtyard, grabbed a servant girl who was wiping the stone pedestals on the side of the corridor, and asked, "This sister, what are you guys busy with?"


    The servant girl tilted her head and glanced at her, obviously not recognizing Bai Zheng who was dressed like a man, and said unhappily: What are you busy with, don''t you know how to look?


    Bai Zheng laughed: "I didn''t mean that, I just thought it was strange. These stone blocks, I normally only see you guys cleaning them once every three to five days.


    Only then did the servant girl raise her head, and once again looked at Bai Zheng seriously, revealing a smile: "I didn''t think that little brother was originally someone from the Bai Mansion, right? I was blind. But since little brother is someone from the Bai Mansion, how could you not know about today''s happy occasion? "


    "A joyous occasion?" Bai Zheng blinked her eyes blankly, "What happy occasion?"


    The servant girl raised her head and said with a clear voice: "Of course it''s the joyous occasion of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis coming to apply to marry Miss Bai!"


    Bai Zheng was startled.


    Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis? Feng Linyuan!


    Bai Zheng was startled.


    Feng Linyuan was going to apply today!


    The servant''s voice continued: "I heard that the Dingyuan Marquis values the Miss Bai a lot and invited a lot of guests.


    Master Bai had also been busy for several days. He had prepared a palanquin today and specially went to General Mansion to ask Old Lady Bai.


    Speaking of the Miss Bai, her life was really good. Although she would have to be widowed after only being married to the Dingyuan Marquis for a few years, if her stomach managed to give birth to a young duke, then her future fortune ¡­ Hey, little brother? "Lil ''Bro, where are you in such a hurry to go?"


    At this time, Bai Zheng, who had abandoned the servant girl and ran back to her room out of breath, had only one question on her mind.


    Who could tell her why no one informed her when the entire Bai Mansion knew that Feng Linyuan was coming to apply?


    "Elder sister, you should move faster. Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis has been hired!" Bai Nianming said outside the door happily.


    "Got it!" Bai Zheng replied snappily.


    This was because Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis had always only had one principal wife and had no habit of taking in concubines.


    Therefore, Feng Linyuan intentionally invited two elders from the Yongding City to come together to pay respects to him.


    One was Old Duke Wen, who even Feng Linche had to call Uncle Wang. The other was Feng Linche''s benefactor, Old Duke Zhou of the Duke of Zhou''s estate.


    The two of them could be considered characters who were both virtuous and ambitious within the Yongding City, and for a moment, the previously unknown and precarious Bai Mansion was no different than the real one.


    Not to mention the long betrothal gift list made by Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, even Bai Zheng''s grandmother and Madame Hee, who had specially invited him, stared blankly at it.


    "Zheng pays her respects to Grandmother, the Wen King''s Consort, Old Madam Zhou, and the various ladies."


    When Bai Zheng stepped into the Bai Mansion Hall, she saw that Madame Hee was happily chatting with a few of her wives, and there were a few other ladies below who looked familiar to him as well.


    Madame Lin, on the other hand, accompanied her smiling face. Although she was a little nervous and nervous, it was clear that she still carried some joy that she could not conceal.


    "Zheng is finally here." When Madame Hee saw Bai Zheng, a trace of surprise flashed past her murky old eyes, and she said with a calm tone.


    Bai Zheng obediently lowered her head, "I''ve made Grandmother wait for a long time."


    "Miss is usually shy at times like these. It''s normal for her to come out later ¡­" Madame Zhou had not finished speaking when she heard Madame Hee speak.


    "You''re also someone who''s about to get married, how can you still be so ignorant?"

 C99

    The atmosphere in the room instantly turned cold.


    As if she didn''t feel it, Madame Hee reprimanded him with a cold face: "You are already 15 years old, and now you are even set to get married.


    It''s not like being a girl, where you can play around willfully and your family will pamper you.


    He was about to get married soon. Don''t tell me that you''re still planning to make people laugh when you get to your in-laws'' home?


    You wish everyone knew that the little girl that I raised with my Bai Family doesn''t know the rules like this? "


    "Mother ¡­" Madame Lin''s face turned pale at these words, and she couldn''t help but advise.


    Madame Hee glanced at her indifferently. "I said that the three girls didn''t understand the rules. "As a daughter-in-law, how can you just randomly interrupt when Granny is speaking?"


    Madame Lin''s eyes immediately reddened when she was scolded like this by Madame Hee in front of everyone.


    A trace of coldness flashed past Bai Zheng''s eyes, but she maintained a look of suffering, and walked forward and comforted Madame Lin in a soft voice.


    Seeing how the Madame Hee was taunting them and not letting them go, while Bai Zheng was just hanging her head and not making a sound, without saying anything, she had a plan in her heart.


    It looks like this second Bai Family faction is indeed unfavoured.


    Madame Hee was even more annoyed by her own granddaughter, as if she was looking for trouble.


    Wen King''s Consort understood in his heart, and laughed out loud.


    "Old Madam Bai, those words of yours were said in front of all of us today, so it''s natural that you would say it. However, you must lower your voice a bit in the future. Don''t let anyone else hear it."


    In the end, Third Miss of Bai Family has already won over Ayuan. If he sees you call his lovely wife like this, even if he doesn''t show it on the surface, it would be hard for him to not blame you in his heart. "


    Hearing Feng Linyuan''s name, Madame Hee''s face stiffened for a moment.


    Old Madam Zhou who was interrupted laughed. "That''s right, I''ve heard that you''ve forgotten your mother even though you''re already married. How about you, your wife''s grandmother? In the end, the fate of the Third Miss of Bai Family is good. The Dingyuan Marquis is a kindhearted and kind person, and there are no mother-in-law or sister-in-law within the house of the Marquis.


    Several of the ladies in the hall saw this and agreed.


    "That''s right, that''s right. Unlike when we just married, we follow the rules and be cautious every day, afraid that doing something wrong will make Granny unhappy. There''s no such trouble in Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis."


    "If the Third Miss of Bai Family marries, it would be the only one in the house of the Marquis. Look at the betrothal gift list that our Marquis gave us, he truly values Third Miss from the bottom of his heart, Third Miss will definitely not suffer. "


    "I see that the Third Miss is knowledgeable, how can it compare to Old Madam Bai''s words. The tutoring from Bai Mansion has always been good, so there was no need to worry Old Madam Bai. "Today, I was just shy. It''s understandable that I have stayed in my room for a long time."


    Bai Zheng lowered her head, her elegant and beautiful face, at the right time, being dyed with a trace of light red.


    As for Madame Hee, she choked on everyone''s words to the point that her face turned completely black, but it was not good to erupt, so she could only endure it.


    "Good child, come over here and let me have a look." The Wen King Concubine warmly waved Bai Zheng over, her turbid eyes filled with a kind smile.


    Bai Zheng obediently stepped forward, "Royal Consort."


    Wen King Fei took her hand, looked left and right, then laughed: "Old Madam Bai is truly fortunate, Third Miss is truly a girl that is loved by many. No wonder that child Ayuan refused to go out for many years, and specifically invited my old man to propose marriage."


    Bai Zheng blushed and laughed softly: "Wen King has never cared about the affairs of the world, for so many years, yet today, things are so tiring for the sake of Zheng, Zheng is truly ¡­"


    Seeing that, the Wen King Concubine and Old Mistress Zhou looked at each other and nodded secretly.


    When they were in a difficult situation, they didn''t cry or make a ruckus. When they faced their elders, they were dignified and proper. They didn''t have the capricious attitude of a normal girl.


    This kind of woman could really hold up the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis.


    Thinking about it, the smile on Wen King''s Consort''s face grew even wider, and he patted Bai Zheng''s hands: "My family''s old man has nothing better to do anyway, Ayuan''s wedding is what we''re most worried about. Now it was our wish. "Ah, in the future, you two will be a family. You must live a good life ¡­"


    Just as Bai Zheng smiled shyly in response, the servant''s voice of notification came from outside the door.


    "Dingyuan Marquis has arrived."


    Bai Zheng could not help but secretly heave a sigh of relief.


    He was finally free.


    "In the past, this old man was engaged to your Senior Marquis, but who would have thought that I would give birth to a little girl. However, you can be considered half a relative of mine. For you, a hard trip is nothing." Before anyone could enter, Old Duke Zhou''s loud laughter could be heard.


    Bai Zheng couldn''t help but smile.


    The voice was clear and sonorous, and one could tell that the owner of the voice must have been a soldier who had run across the battlefield. It gave one a favorable impression of him.


    "Then this trip will all depend on the Old Duke and Uncle Wen King." Feng Linyuan''s voice was light and carried a warm smile.


    With that, Bai Yinan led them in.


    Bai Zheng raised her head and looked over, only to see two cranes and white beards standing beside Feng Linyuan, two old men who were close to the age of one year old, both of them with high spirits, their auras were extremely powerful.


    The leader looked around, and his gaze landed on Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng walked forward and bent her knees as she paid her respects: "Bai Zheng greets the Wen King, and Old Duke Zhou."


    Wen King sized her up. Seeing that she had lowered her head with a smile, looking calm and graceful, he laughed and nodded: "She''s a good girl.


    Feng Linyuan glanced at Bai Zheng and smiled without saying a word.


    After helping Bai Zheng up, the Wen King walked to the front of the Madame Hee while stroking his white beard: "Old Madam Bai, congratulations! Today, I was hired by Marquis Dingyuan to marry to the Third Miss of Bai Family. I have to trouble the White Madame to take a look at the betrothal gift list. If there''s anything missing, just say it, this king will immediately urge the Ayuan to come forward. "


    Madame Hee had no interest to begin with, she only took a rough look at the betrothal gift list and felt that it looked very long. Now that the Wen King had asked him a question, he revealed a smile and said.


    "This old one is truly unworthy of Your Highness'' words. "My family''s three mischievous maidservants aren''t worthy of the marquis'' painstaking effort. With so many betrothal gifts, it really is a blessing for this girl."


    When the Wen King heard this, he could not help but turn his head and look Old Duke Zhou in the eye.


    Madame Hee''s words sounded humble on the surface, but the meaning behind them was full of contempt for Bai Zheng. Even to the point of the last sentence, accepting these betrothal gifts was a blessing?


    It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a curse.


    "Old Mistress Bai thinks that Zheng does not deserve my betrothal gift, who can?" Feng Linyuan said calmly.


    Madame Hee smiled slightly: "Of course it''s those girls with good character and looks. However, I am already old and haven''t been out for a long time. I don''t know much about the people on the outside and am afraid I won''t be able to answer your question in a short time. "


    "Madame Bai is right." Feng Linyuan nodded.


    "Ayuan?" Madame Zhou frowned, she was just about to reprimand him for being rude to Madame Hee in front of everyone, but then she heard Feng Linyuan''s cold voice.


    "Old Madam Bai is indeed old. It''s hard to avoid being blind."

 C100

    With these words, the hall instantly fell silent.


    Madame Hee''s expression suddenly became extremely unsightly.


    As for Bai Yinan, who was stuck between his own mother and daughter, he was even more embarrassed.


    Only Feng Linyuan did not seem to be aware of it, and continued, "For a lady with such a pure character, virtuous, dignified, and exceptional talent and looks like Zheng, there is not a single word he says compared to his looks ¡­ Oh, I see! "


    Saying that, Feng Linyuan patted his head as if he had suddenly realized something.


    "It''s not because of the old lady''s age, but it can''t be blamed on the old lady. Zheng has never been raised under the old lady''s knee, and even more so, has not seen much of the branch family ever since, and the old lady did not understand Zheng''s character and talent, which is also understandable ¡­"


    These words caused Madame Hee''s face to almost split apart.


    There were a total of three young ladies in the Bai Family generation. Bai Sheng and Bai Di had both grown up beside Madame Hee, but unfortunately, Bai Zheng had not been raised under her tutelage.


    Wasn''t this clearly saying that the Madame Hee had ignored Bai Zheng, and looked down upon the granddaughter of her second son and second son?


    Everyone looked at each other, speechless.


    Bai Zheng resisted her laughter, coughed a little, and spoke up at the right time: "Master Hou misunderstood Grandmother. Although Zheng has never been raised under a grandmother''s tutelage, a grandmother''s love for Zheng has never been less than that of her two cousins. "


    His dignified and proper words instantly saved Madame Hee''s face.


    Wen King''s Concubine and Old Mistress Zhou nodded secretly.


    Feng Linyuan smiled as he looked at Bai Zheng, and Bai Zheng raised her head to look back at him.


    As their gazes met, a light flashed across Bai Zheng''s eyes.


    The smile on Feng Linyuan''s face grew wider, and he bowed deeply towards Madame Hee: "Zheng is right, junior is being rude. Zheng and the two young misses are the same, they are both the madame''s direct granddaughters, the back of their palms are all flesh, I think the old lady will be in pain just like the others. "


    When he said these words, the Madame Hee''s expression eased, but it was still a little difficult to calm down in the end. He coldly said: "This old one knows that Master Hou''s birth mother left early, so it is inevitable that I lack manners to speak. This old one will naturally not argue with Master Hou."


    Hearing this, the Wen King frowned and was about to speak, but did not seem angry at all, instead he replied with a respectful and grateful expression.


    "The madame said that my mother left early, and my father has always been a straightforward person. He has never gone through all these twists and turns, to the point where I don''t understand the madame''s intentions. It is truly my fault."


    At the end of the day, the old lady only wanted to make use of these words to add dowry for Zheng, so that she would be able to stand up against all these betrothal gifts.


    Madame Hee was about to habitually nod his head, but when his head stopped in the air and she heard the meaning behind her words, her eyes suddenly opened wide. She pointed at Feng Linyuan in surprise and anger.


    Feng Linyuan''s words were suppressed first, then raised Madame Hee to the point of giving him a dowry. It was only because of this that Madame Hee himself agreed to the words "all of her granddaughters are in pain".


    Bai Zheng curled her lips, shyly lowered her head, and acted like a spoiled child as she replied, "Grandmother, Grandmother actually dotes on Zheng so much ¡­"


    The Concubine of the Wen King looked at Feng Linyuan and then looked at Madame Hee. He finally understood and pointed at Bai Zheng while laughing, "Silly girl, who doesn''t love their granddaughter? "Grandmother, you truly love me from the bottom of your heart."


    Old Mistress Zhou smiled and added, "That''s right, I don''t have a granddaughter. If I had, I would rather give her all my private rooms."


    Hearing these words, Madame Hee''s stiff face could not help but break out into a smile, as she nodded her head repeatedly.


    However, no one knew that at this moment, the palm she was hiding in her sleeve had already been pinched so hard that it was bleeding.


    What could she say now?


    If only he had known earlier, his words would not only make Bai Zheng bleed to add dowry, but would also make his words come to the same level as the long dowry list that Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis had given him.


    She would rather keep her mouth shut and never speak!


    "Ayuan, look at his Bai Mansion, everyone in the entire residence thinks of him as an eyesore. In the future, you must not bully him, or else, be careful of old lady Bai''s crutch or else it will pick you up first!" Wen King laughed and said.


    Feng Linyuan immediately bowed and replied: "Junior will definitely protect Zheng well."


    "I think that Ayuan also loves Third Miss from the bottom of his heart. In the future, the couple will definitely have a peaceful time together. There''s no need for you, old man, to worry about it. " The Wen King''s Concubine laughed.


    The atmosphere in the hall became lively again as everyone surrounded Feng Linyuan and Bai Zheng to praise them once more.


    Madame Hee kept her mouth shut and occasionally pulled out a smile to nod in response, not saying much more.


    Without the Madame Hee messing things up, the atmosphere in the hall became even more lively. Even the Madame Lin had recovered her smile and was happily chatting with the other wives.


    In the midst of peace, Bai Fu''s expression suddenly became flustered and he walked in: "Old master, the Xiliang Decedent is outside requesting an audience."


    A Xuanning King of the Xiliang?


    Zhuo Yi!


    Hearing this name, Bai Zheng suddenly raised her head.


    Isn''t that the Xiliang warrior who caused the death of Senior Marquis in the battle between the two Senior Marquis s seven years ago?


    Bai Zheng quickly glanced at Feng Linyuan.


    However, Feng Linyuan was extremely calm. When he felt Bai Zheng''s gaze, he returned her gaze with a gentle smile.


    Seeing this, Bai Zheng knew that Feng Linyuan had probably long since known of the news that Zhuo Yi''s son had come to the Yongding City, and only then was his heart at ease.


    Bai Yinan slowly stood up. "The of the Xiliang? What is he doing? "


    The hall quietened down immediately as Bai Fu reported, "They say that they heard that Dingyuan Marquis requested to marry a today and they have come to deliver their gifts to congratulate you."


    Bai Yinan frowned: "My Bai Mansion and this Xuanning King are not friends at all, why would I present a gift for no reason?"


    Bai Fu replied: "Then Decedent said that this gift was given to the future Wife of Dingyuan Marquis by the Xiliang, that''s why she specially came to visit us."


    Hearing this, Bai Yinan looked at Feng Linyuan for help.


    Feng Linyuan''s face was calm as he nodded his head.


    Bai Yinan calmed himself down and said to the Madame Lin: "Bring mother and the various wives to the backyard to rest, you must be there to receive them, don''t be disrespectful."


    Madame Lin nodded her head repeatedly as she helped Madame Hee up. She led the Wen King''s Concubine, Old Madam Zhou and the various wives to the backyard.


    Bai Zheng watched as they left, then turned around and stood behind Bai Yinan.


    Feng Linyuan walked over to her side and gave her a calm look. Bai Zheng nodded.


    When the Wen King at the side saw this, he immediately laughed: "Don''t worry, that will definitely not make things difficult for a little girl."


    "Even if he wanted to, his father wouldn''t be able to do so!" Old Duke Zhou laughed as he stroked his beard. "Don''t worry, lass. We''ll all accompany you."

 C101

    Bai Zheng knew that the two elders were giving her courage, and a warm feeling filled her heart. She smiled and replied, "With His Highness Wen King and the Old Duke here, Zheng is not afraid."


    "Little girl, you forgot about Ayuan again!" The Old Duke laughed heartily.


    Everyone immediately laughed out loud.


    As they chatted, a young man walked into the hall under Bai Fu''s guidance.


    Bai Zheng stood behind Bai Yinan and looked over.


    The man''s body was tall and straight. His calm eyes hid a gaze as sharp as a falcon. When matched with his handsome face that seemed to have been carved out from the depths of space, his valiant aura was even more intimidating.


    "I am Zhuo Lingxiao. Greetings, Master Bai. Greetings, Dingyuan Marquis. Greetings, two sirs ¡­. "Milord."


    It was clear that he had received the corresponding training, even if he did not recognize the Wen King and Old Duke Zhou, this Xuanning King still respected the etiquette of Great Zhou very much, bowing to the people in the hall one by one, until his gaze landed on Bai Zheng.


    Zhuo Lingxiao''s gaze became even sharper, and looked at Bai Zheng without any hesitation, before speaking slowly.


    "This is the future Wife of Dingyuan Marquis, Miss Bai Zheng right?"


    Facing Zhuo Lingxiao''s gaze that was sizing him up, Bai Zheng acted as if she did not feel it, she smiled and stepped forward to return the greeting: "Bai Zheng, greets Decedent."


    Zhuo Lingxiao''s eyes flashed with a strange look, and after a while, he suddenly laughed out loud. "Master Hou, you have good eyes, it seems that this little madam is a powerful character."


    Feng Linyuan smiled slightly: "Zheng is timid, Decedent, don''t scare her."


    Zhuo Lingxiao laughed clearly, "Master Hou, don''t worry. How can I, your Decedent, be someone who doesn''t know how to show mercy to the fairer sex? Madam Hou is elegant and generous, and is definitely not a timid person like Master Hou had said. It is actually a good match for the gift that I, Big Beam, have prepared. "


    Bai Yinan timely laughed: "Decedent is flattering me. My family''s little girl only got the chance to marry into the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis with the good fortune of three lives, empty-handed even under the title of Madam Hou. In reality, she is only an insensible child, why would she need to come all the way from Decedent to deliver gifts? "


    Zhuo Lingxiao looked at Bai Zheng with a deeper meaning, "Everyone will know when you see this gift of mine, whether Miss Bai is worthy of it or not."


    Hearing this, Bai Zheng had a bad premonition.


    Zhuo Lingxiao clapped his hands lightly. A man who looked like a bodyguard came up with a long and narrow carved wooden box in his hands.


    "Is this the present Decedent prepared for my daughter?" Bai Yinan glanced at it and asked.


    Zhuo Lingxiao nodded, his eyes staring straight at Bai Zheng, he raised his hand: "Miss Bai, why don''t you open it yourself?"


    Bai Zheng looked at the shape of the box, and knew that this gift was not a normal jewel, after pondering for a moment, she raised his eyes, and blinked his eyes at Zhuo Lingxiao, and revealed a smile: "Then Bai Zheng will not be courteous."


    As he spoke, he walked forward.


    Bai Yinan instinctively wanted to stop them, but when he saw Feng Linyuan''s calm face, Wen King and Old Duke Zhou''s expressions did not change.


    Yes, even if Zhuo Lingxiao was even more daring, he would not choose this time to make a move against Bai Zheng.


    Bai Zheng extended a finger, hooked the lock on the wooden box, and then raised her head to look at Zhuo Lingxiao.


    Zhuo Lingxiao slightly nodded his head, and then, he opened the wooden box.


    Immediately, a burst of biting cold air met his eyes.


    Inside the exquisite wooden box was a long sword.


    Seeing the sword, Feng Linyuan''s face changed.


    Just as he was about to speak, he heard the Wen King say in a deep voice: "Master Hou''s wedding day, why would Decedent give this thing to you?"


    Old Duke Zhou thought for a moment, then laughed and said, "Perhaps Xiliang''s customs are different from my own, which is why there are misunderstandings. Decedent might not know, but in our Great Zhou, swords are deadly weapons and are ominous. On such a happy day, Decedent should take back this sword. "


    Bai Yinan repeatedly said, "That''s right, we can''t accept this gift. We''ll accept Decedent''s kind intentions, but the thing is still ¡­"


    Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Zhuo Lingxiao: "Weapon, unknown?"


    The tip of his eyebrows slightly raised as he casually glanced at Bai Yinan, "This is a gift that my Dazhou, for congratulating the Marquis, has put in a lot of effort to find. I never would have thought that none of you all would recognize what treasure sword it is. "


    Hearing the disdain in Zhuo Lingxiao''s tone, Bai Zheng''s heart moved, and she carefully looked at the sword in the box.


    The sword had a simple shape, its entire body was black, its scabbard was covered in diamond-shaped dark markings, clearly carved into the shape of a blade, the hilt of the golden phoenix carved on it was mighty and dignified. Although the sword was hidden in its scabbard, he could still feel the biting cold killing intent.


    It was obvious that this was a peerless treasure sword that could swallow blood ten thousand miles if it was unsheathed.


    "It''s just that no one else could recognize it. Dingyuan Marquis, I think you should recognize it." Zhuo Lingxiao looked at Feng Linyuan with a smile that was not really a smile.


    Hearing that, everyone looked at the silent Feng Linyuan.


    "Could it be ¡­" Wen King suddenly thought of something, "Is this a Phoenix Cry?"


    Zhuo Lingxiao smiled. "That''s right, this is the Phoenix Cry."


    The expressions of everyone in the hall changed.


    The Phoenix Cry Sword was the sword that belonged to the Senior Marquis Feng Zhen. Or rather, it was the weapon that could be used by all the Dingyuan Marquis s on the battlefield.


    It was said that the moment the Phoenix Cry appeared, the situation changed.


    The Phoenix Cry Sword was the most infamous sword in the entire Great Zhou, and its reputation was not inferior to any of the famous swords. Every year, there would be countless assassins that trespassed into the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, because of this sword.


    As an existence that was passed down in the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, it was bestowed upon the first generation of Marquis Dingyuan''s blood brother, the emperor who founded the nation.


    It had followed generations of Dingyuan Marquis to travel unrivalled throughout the world. As for how many people it had killed and drank too much blood, perhaps no one knew.


    Until seven years ago, when Senior Marquis Feng Zhen died in battle at Yancheng and when Feng Linyuan was severely injured, he had no intention of controlling it. Only then did the Phoenix Cry sword disappear without a trace.


    It was unknown how many people searched in the open and in secret, but it was nowhere to be seen.


    This way, this gift was indeed the most suitable to be gifted to Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, and was also the one with the most obvious sincerity.


    Seeing everyone''s expressions, Zhuo Lingxiao said in satisfaction: "I heard that after the Phoenix Cry Sword was lost, my royal father was extremely anxious. It took a lot of effort and effort to find the sword. It is a good opportunity for us to return to our original owners on Dingyuan Marquis''s happy day. "


    Bai Yinan stood up, bowed to Zhuo Lingxiao, and said with a solemn face: "Such a generous gift, I must thank Decedent."


    It would not be an exaggeration to say that the Phoenix Cry Sword was a national treasure of Great Zhou.


    For Zhuo Lingxiao to give such a gift, not only would the entire Great Zhou be grateful, it was so.


    "Master Hou, are you satisfied with this Decedent''s gift?" Zhuo Lingxiao couldn''t help but ask when he saw the most happy Feng Linyuan being expressionless.


    Feng Linyuan then revealed a gentle smile, "Of course. Decedent, please convey my thanks on behalf of this marquis. This marquis will always remember Xuanning King''s good intentions. "


    Bai Zheng also nodded, "Bai Zheng is also extremely grateful. Uncle Fu, quickly put away this sword, it is incomparably well-kept. "


    Hearing that, Bai Fu immediately went forward to receive the sword case, but was blocked by Zhuo Lingxiao.


    "Hold on."

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    Bai Zheng frowned: "What do you mean by that, Decedent?"


    Zhuo Lingxiao raised his eyebrows and laughed: "To be honest, the Phoenix Cry Sword is the treasure of the world. When this Decedent saw it, I liked it incessantly, and even thought of taking it as my own.


    It''s just that, the Phoenix Cry Sword seems to be alive, my royal father and this Decedent are unable to pull it out, even though this Decedent has invited many strong warriors, they were unable to pull it out no matter how hard I tried.


    The Sword recognized its master, and was only willing to be controlled by someone from the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis.


    Since Miss Bai had already been proposed to be her wife, then she was a person of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis. If she could get the recognition of this treasured sword, it would be equivalent to getting the approval of the spirit of Senior Marquis in the heavens.


    In the matter of marriage, naturally obtaining the approval of one''s parents was the most beautiful thing.


    Therefore, this Decedent has specially brought this sword over.


    With that said, the Wen King and Old Duke Zhou looked at each other.


    The meaning behind Zhuo Lingxiao''s words was extremely clear, since this sword was a treasure sword passed down in the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, it could be considered to represent Feng Linyuan''s seniors.


    Obtaining its acknowledgement signified obtaining the acknowledgement of an elder of Feng Linyuan''s clan.


    If Bai Zheng was not able to control the sword that only people with Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis could control, it would mean that Bai Zheng was not considered a person with Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis.


    Even if it was this sword, Zhuo Lingxiao had invited many strong warriors to help, but they were still unable to pull it out.


    She, Bai Zheng, had to pull it out too.


    Bai Zheng subconsciously looked at Feng Linyuan, only to see that Feng Linyuan was also frowning slightly.


    Seeing that, Bai Yinan thought that it was not good, and said: "I have been raised in a room since I was young, and I only know that embroidery does not work on sword techniques, Decedent is making things difficult for me."


    Moreover, right now, this Miss Bai has not even married into the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, so it is only the price of a Bai Mansion. If this Decedent wants to test the sword, then this Dingyuan Marquis will be right in front of you.


    When Zhuo Lingxiao heard this, he smiled and waved his hand, "Since we''ve already made our decisions, Miss Bai is now a person of Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis.


    Furthermore, this Decedent had heard that the current Marquis'' grandmother had once used her sword to kill 28 enemies in a row to save the Senior Marquis''s life.


    It could be seen that this sword truly had a soul. As long as it was a companion that could match up to the Dingyuan Marquis, she could control it as well.


    I, Decedent, have done so much for you.


    Since Miss Bai is someone that the Marquis has set his eyes on, this Decedent believes in the Marquis'' judgement. He must definitely be an extraordinary woman. "


    "No matter how amazing she is, she''s just a young miss who is raised in a room." Old Duke Zhou snorted coldly.


    "Your Highness Decedent, why don''t you bring out a sword that even a warrior as strong as an ox can''t pull out and force a woman who has never learned martial arts to dance with it? Is Xiliang really that fond of making things difficult for people? "


    "From the looks of it, the sword Miss Bai does not want to accept it?" Zhuo Lingxiao crossed his arms and said indifferently.


    Bai Yinan was startled, and then he heard Zhuo Lingxiao''s light tone: "Before this Decedent came, royal father had repeatedly reminded you to deliver this sword into the hands of Wife of Dingyuan Marquis.


    If the Miss Bai was unable to pull out the sword and obtain the Phoenix Cry''s approval, then the Miss Bai would not be considered as a Wife of Dingyuan Marquis, and naturally, she would not be able to give out the sword.


    The only thing we can do is for this Decedent to return with the Phoenix Cry and report to royal father. "


    Bai Yinan''s face immediately turned green.


    As if unintentionally, Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan, only to see that although Feng Linyuan''s face had returned to normal, there was still some doubt hidden in his eyes.


    Doubt?


    Bai Zheng was suspicious, what was he wondering?


    It was definitely not because he was suspicious of Zhuo Lingxiao making things difficult for him. This Zhuo Lingxiao obviously did not come here to give a gift with good intentions, he was obviously here to ruin the situation, a sword that no one could pull out, how could Bai Zheng pull it out?


    But Phoenix Cry was a national treasure of the Great Zhou, if Bai Zheng was unable to pull it out, Zhuo Lingxiao would bring it back.


    This also meant that Bai Zheng still had to bear the heavy punishment of losing her treasured sword on her back.


    The Great Zhou lost both face and face, and would probably cause the entire Bai Mansion to suffer.


    Wen King and Old Duke Zhou looked at each other.


    Bai Yinan also frowned, he was in a difficult situation, thinking, if Bai Zheng refused to pull out the sword, and could not, then the result would be even worse.


    "This marquis remembers, that even though the Phoenix Cry were fighting alongside father on the battlefield, they were still ordinary and gentle swords. If it is really as Decedent said, can it be that after a few years of not seeing him, his temper has grown? " Feng Linyuan smiled, breaking the silence.


    When Bai Zheng heard this, he was enlightened.


    The meaning of these words was that the Phoenix Cry was not as difficult to pull out as Zhuo Lingxiao had said.


    At least, Feng Linyuan, the direct descendant of the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis denied the so called matter of the Phoenix Cry recognizing her.


    Sure enough, Zhuo Lingxiao''s face was filled with unhappiness: "Master Hou actually said that the Phoenix Cry is simple and gentle. If this Phoenix Cry was gentle, I''m afraid that this Decedent would never see a sword that can kill viciously."


    Feng Linyuan smiled, showing his disapproval.


    Zhuo Lingxiao was enraged by his attitude. "Master Hou, what do you mean?"


    "I''m afraid that Decedent did something to the Phoenix Cry and purposely made things difficult for Zheng." Feng Linyuan said faintly.


    "Hand? If the duke doesn''t believe it, then come take a look at this sword yourself. I, Zhuo Lingxiao, am still disdainful of making a move on a woman! " Zhuo Lingxiao shouted in anger.


    Feng Linyuan took the opportunity to get up: "Since that''s the case, then I will take a look. If you really slander Decedent, then you must apologize to Decedent."


    "Take a look."


    Bai Zheng''s brows slightly twitched, and she opened up a path.


    Feng Linyuan walked over to the side of the wooden box.


    His finger lightly brushed across the Phoenix Cry''s sword body, and his calm face revealed a smile.


    "Long time no see." He sighed softly.


    The instant his voice fell, he picked up the sword. With a gentle gaze and eyes filled with nostalgia, he said, "Father once said that after Yancheng was defeated, he would pass the Phoenix Cry to me.


    The doors and windows of the hall were wide open, and the sunlight shining through the doorframe into the room was shining on the sword.


    Feng Linyuan turned the sword in his hand gently.


    Bai Zheng''s eyes flashed with a trace of brilliance as she smiled.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan playing with the sword and thinking of how he was unable to free himself, Zhuo Lingxiao impatiently interrupted him. "How is Master Hou doing?"


    Feng Linyuan retracted his gaze, lowered his head and laughed, then returned the sword back into the box. Indeed, Decedent did not do anything to this sword. "


    "Hahaha ¡­" Zhuo Lingxiao laughed out loud, walked to a chair and sat down, his fingers lightly tapped on the table, "I heard that according to the etiquette of Great Zhou, apologies are usually given with tea? "Then Master Hou can bring me a cup of Jade-green Spring."


    "This... "Master Hou?" Bai Yinan''s face changed greatly.


    However, Bai Zheng opened her mouth first, bent her knee and said: "Speaking of Jade Gear, a few days ago, my room did get a batch of new tea, Qingzhi?"


    But no one answered.


    Bai Yinan stopped talking about what kind of medicine he was not allowed to sell.


    Bai Zheng looked left and right, and said apologetically: "That brat of mine probably went to the backyard, so I will personally make a trip there. Master Hou, please wait. "

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    With that, he withdrew.


    Looking at Bai Zheng''s leaving figure, Zhuo Lingxiao slightly tilted his chin upwards, and glanced at Feng Linyuan with the corner of his eyes. "I didn''t expect that after so many years, not only has Dingyuan Marquis grown in age, but he also has a temper, to the point of being less sensible than your little madam."


    "This lady of mine is timid, but she has always been gentle and considerate towards others. Naturally, she is very sensible." Feng Linyuan''s eyebrows relaxed, he did not care about the ridicule from his words.


    "Father said that the Marquis'' eyes must be extraordinary and that the new Madam Hou must have her strengths. Looks like Father''s words are true." Zhuo Lingxiao said meaningfully.


    "Zheng is indeed the most considerate and gentle one." Feng Linyuan nodded with a faint smile.


    "Speaking of the Xuanning King, this marquis had the honor of watching the Xuanning King''s charm from atop the walls of the Yancheng seven years ago.


    The corner of Zhuo Lingxiao''s eyes twitched, and he quickly laughed: "Thanks to Master Hou, royal father''s health is healthy. From time to time, you would tell this Decedent about the new Dingyuan Marquis of the Great Zhou. When you were young, you were exceptionally talented, peerlessly talented.


    Feng Linyuan''s expression did not change, and calmly said: "Prince is praising me too much. This time, seeing the Decedent, we can see that the exceptional grace of the Xuanning King is also someone who has a successor. "


    Just as the two of them were talking casually, Bai Zheng took Qingzhi back to the main hall.


    Seeing that Bai Zheng had appeared with the tea, Zhuo Lingxiao stopped his verbal confrontation with Feng Linyuan, leaned back, and leaned his entire body into the chair.


    She glanced at Feng Linyuan provocatively and waited for him to bring his tea to apologize.


    Bai Zheng seemed to not have noticed, and indicated for Qingzhi to bring the green spring water to the few of them.


    Seeing Feng Linyuan smiling as he accepted the tea from Qingshao, he took a sip and had no intention to get up.


    Qingzhi then respectfully brought the tea over.


    Zhuo Lingxiao, who was originally relaxed sitting in a chair, instantly sat up straight. His gaze was like a blade that swept across Feng Linyuan''s calm and gentle face, and then turned to look at Bai Zheng.


    "What do you mean?"


    Bai Zheng sat Bai Yinan and drank a mouthful of tea. Only then did she have the time to turn around and look at him.


    "Are you playing dumb with this Decedent, or are you letting the servant girl replace you when you serve tea?" Zhuo Lingxiao endured his anger, "Or did Master Hou go back on his words and refuse to acknowledge what he said just now?


    Feng Linyuan smiled and did not say a word.


    Bai Zheng chuckled instead. "Did Decedent misunderstand something? When did Master Hou want to apologize to you?"


    "No apologies? Didn''t he just say it himself? If you slander this Decedent, then you will personally apologize to me. What does he mean by this? Zhuo Lingxiao spoke with disdain.


    "Decedent misunderstood." Bai Zheng said with a smile, "Master Hou did say it earlier. If you slander Decedent, you will have to compensate, but Master Hou did not slander Decedent, so there is naturally no need to apologize to Decedent."


    "No slander?" Zhuo Lingxiao opened his eyes wide, pointed at the sword and blurted out: "Dingyuan Marquis, do you recognize what you just said, that this Decedent did not do anything to the sword?"


    "Indeed, His Highness did not lie to us on this point." Feng Linyuan nodded.


    "Then why did you say ¡­"


    "But the Decedent lied to us saying, you can''t pull out the sword." Bai Zheng interrupted him with a smile.


    Zhuo Lingxiao didn''t quite react, and answered: "I really can''t pull it out."


    Abruptly, he widened his eyes, "Could it be that Master Hou thinks that this Decedent will use this matter to deceive you?"


    Bai Zheng looked at Zhuo Lingxiao with a smile that was not a smile, and her gaze landed on the Phoenix Cry Sword in the box.


    He then took out his sword, and with one hand holding the blade and the other lightly touching the plain and unadorned sheath, his gaze gradually grew from serene to appreciative.


    "Although I do not know much about the Dao of the Sword, I still feel that this sword is not as hard to pull out as the Decedent had described."


    Seeing that, Feng Linyuan relaxed his eyebrows: "Zheng''s words are reasonable. Phoenix Cry s are indeed not those types of ill-tempered swords. They only kill fiercely on the battlefield, and normally treat their own people with extreme gentleness. "


    Zhuo Lingxiao glared at Feng Linyuan, "Master Hou, are you not admitting it because you feel that it''s too embarrassing to apologize to me?


    This sword is not bad, why would I lie to you all?


    Could it be that it''s to allow you all to easily pull it out so that it will fall on this Decedent''s face and my entire face? "


    Bai Zheng turned a deaf ear to this argument, she only focused on looking at the sword in front of him.


    His hand brushed the blade of the sword as he examined it closely.


    No one noticed that a handkerchief had suddenly appeared between Bai Zheng''s sleeves, and something was dripping down through the gap between the sword sheath and the blade.


    Feng Linyuan lowered his head and chuckled, "This marquis indeed didn''t understand Decedent''s intentions. Maybe it''s because Xuanning King had put in a lot of effort and wholeheartedly wanted to gift Zheng a gift.


    "Who''s playing with you?" Zhuo Lingxiao was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head, this was the first time he was so angry!


    He obviously couldn''t pull out this sword, yet she said he was lying?


    Was he really that free to eat!?


    He glared at Feng Linyuan, his chest heaving violently.


    Feng Linyuan, on the other hand, was sipping his tea leisurely: "Zheng, this is indeed a good tea, I''ll have to trouble you to make this trip."


    Bai Zheng turned her head back with a slight smile. "Master Hou thinks that since it''s good to drink, it''s worth it ¡­"


    Before he finished speaking, the sword in his hand was snatched away by Zhuo Lingxiao.


    "If you can''t pull it out, you can''t. If you have the ability, Miss Bai, pull it out for me ¡­" As he spoke, he squeezed the scabbard with force.


    "Crack!"


    The sword left its sheath, and half of its silver body was pulled out by him.


    The teacup in Bai Yinan''s hand dropped to the ground, shattered into pieces.


    Wen King and Old Duke Zhou, on the other hand, could not hide their mouths agape in excitement.


    "Phoenix Cry! The Phoenix Cry has been pulled out! "


    Zhuo Lingxiao looked at the sword in his hands that was half pulled out, and was stunned for a long time. He blinked with all his might, and once again rubbed his eyes.


    "How is this possible? It''s clear that you can''t even pull out your royal father ¡­ "


    He muttered to himself, and then suddenly came to his senses, and threw the sword out. "This is fake, this is definitely not a Phoenix Cry!"


    Bai Zheng anxiously picked up his sword, carefully putting it in her bosom, then spoke out.


    "Decedent is cautious, this is something that Xuanning King has instructed me to protect all the way to the Bai Mansion, how can Decedent keep on saying that the Phoenix Cry are fake, how will I explain it to Xuanning King then?"


    Zhuo Lingxiao stopped speaking, but he still looked at the sword in Bai Zheng''s hand hesitantly: "But this sword, I was unable to pull it out no matter what ¡­."


    "Is that so?" Bai Zheng laughed, holding the sword hilt in one hand and raising the sword with the other.


    He slowly pulled it out.

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    A cold light appeared and instantly, the Tiger Roar Phoenix Cry appeared.


    The entire hall seemed to have frozen over. The boundless sword intent and overwhelming infernal energy rushed towards everyone.


    Bai Zheng wielded his sword and raised it high up to the side. Then, she swung it and shattered the tea cup that Zhuo Lingxiao placed on the table.


    Good sword! Bai Zheng could not help but sigh.


    Just the sharp aura of the sword was able to shatter the tea cup. With such an aura, in such a short time, who could say that it was not the Phoenix Cry?


    Grasping the long sword steadily in her hand, Bai Zheng indifferently looked at Zhuo Lingxiao who was staring at him fixedly and sheathed his sword.


    Zhuo Lingxiao looked at the cup that was shattered to pieces, causing a drop of tea to drip onto the table. He stared blankly for a long while, before letting out a long sigh.


    "It really is a Phoenix Cry, it really is a treasure sword."


    Bai Zheng''s movements were too fast, and the teacup shattered in time.


    Everyone turned their attention to the broken teacups.


    To the extent where no one noticed that on the Phoenix Cry Sword Bai Zheng had just pulled out, the silver white sword''s back had traces of rust on it, and a faint yellow oily glow was flowing on the sword blade.


    "Master Hou did not slander Decedent." Bai Zheng smiled faintly, "Phoenix Cry is a sword that can be matched easily, why would Decedent lie to me?"


    Zhuo Lingxiao had long stopped caring about making Feng Linyuan apologize, he only stared at the sword in Bai Zheng''s hand and muttered: "Could it be, that when the treasure sword knows it''s by Master''s side, it became so obedient?"


    Obviously, he was still unable to accept how the Phoenix Cry Sword suddenly turned into an easy target.


    However, no matter what happened, Bai Zheng already followed Zhuo Lingxiao''s instructions and successfully pulled out the Phoenix Cry.


    Although Zhuo Lingxiao could not come to a conclusion, he had no choice but to accept this fact.


    Faced with such a situation, the Wen King and the Old Duke stroked their long beards in satisfaction, their faces filled with a smile that could not be stopped.


    What Bai Zheng was protecting now was not only a Phoenix Cry treasure sword, but also the face of her Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis, and the face of her entire Great Zhou!


    Bai Zheng looked at the somewhat absent-minded Zhuo Lingxiao in front of him, flashing the sword in her hand: "Decedent, this sword ¡­"


    Zhuo Lingxiao raised his head, looked at the lady in front of him, then looked at the sword in her hand, and said after a long while with difficulty: "I never thought that even this Decedent could pull out a Phoenix Cry, how can I confirm, whether or not this Miss Bai obtained the approval of the Phoenix Cry ¡­"


    After Bai Yinan heard this, he immediately stood up anxiously. "What do you mean by that, Decedent? "I clearly said that as long as my daughter can pull out this sword, I will give it to my daughter. I also didn''t say that if someone else can pull it out first, then there will be no decision!"


    "Father." Bai Zheng spoke up to stop her, "This sword was found by the Decedent, and she delivered it to us, if she truly does not wish to send someone else, then it would be hard to say."


    Bai Zheng said, as she placed the sword back into the wooden box.


    Feng Linyuan looked at Bai Zheng''s actions and nodded with a smile: "Zheng is right. Now, since this marquis already knows the whereabouts of the Phoenix Cry, and has the good fortune to be at ease the moment I see it, the others have no intention of begging too much either. "


    Hearing that, Bai Zheng saluted and said: "I hope that Decedent can take good care of the Phoenix Cry in the future, do not let it wander around freely."


    Seeing the two of them talking with each other, Zhuo Lingxiao had a bad premonition.


    Today, ever since he had entered the Bai Mansion, he had seen the path of these two people more than once, so how could he dare to lower his guard now?


    Most importantly, before he had come, his father, Xuanning King Zhuo Yi, had told him this before.


    If the opponent pulled out this sword, then so be it.


    It was not because Zhuo Yi really had good intentions, but because everyone knew that Phoenix Cry was a national treasure of Great Zhou, a treasured sword that was hard to find in the world.


    The Phoenix Cry had already shown her face in front of everyone. From then on, it would attract countless thieves who would trample on the roof of his house.


    He might as well give up his reputation of being faithful to others and gift the Phoenix Cry to Bai Zheng so that the thief could step on the roof of the Bai Mansion.


    It could also be considered to be convenient for him to find something for Feng Linyuan to do.


    Thinking about that, Zhuo Lingxiao waved his hand and laughed: "This Decedent is just joking, this sword is a congratulatory gift to the future Wife of Dingyuan Marquis, and now that Miss Bai has pulled it out, it naturally follows the Phoenix Cry''s own intentions, and returns fully."


    As he spoke, he turned to look at Feng Linyuan at the side. "This Decedent has also completed what royal father entrusted him to.


    "What do you mean?"


    "Father said, he wished Dingyuan Marquis and the new marquis a long time, and a happy marriage." Zhuo Lingxiao raised his eyebrows and smiled.


    Feng Linyuan replied with a smile, "Good words from Prince Cheng."


    Seeing that the mission was complete, Zhuo Lingxiao stood up and cupped his hands to everyone: "Now that the gifts and words have been sent, this Decedent will not disturb Master Hou''s marriage anymore. On the day of the wedding, I will look for Master Hou to drink again, then I will take my leave."


    "Take care, Decedent."


    After sending Zhuo Lingxiao off, the Wen King and Old Duke Zhou rushed to the front and front, staring at the Phoenix Cry sword in love.


    "Now, it''s time to explain to us what exactly happened?" Wen King turned around and glanced at Feng Linyuan.


    Feng Linyuan slightly raised his eyebrows: "Uncle Wang knows about the Phoenix Cry, how could it be as hard to pull them out as Decedent Zhuo. It''s just that I don''t know what Zheng did, or if she wanted to ask Zheng. "


    Bai Zheng lowered his head and laughed, "Your Highness, you have pulled it out and have a closer look at the sword blade, so naturally, I understand the reason."


    When Wen King heard this, he immediately took out the sword and looked at it carefully, and asked hesitantly.


    "This is ¡­" Rust? What was this oily thing? It didn''t look like lard, but there was a sour smell to it ¡­ It seems like there''s even a fragrance? "


    "This is peanut oil." Bai Zheng replied.


    People of this era did not know how to refine oil. Normally, food was either boiled or steamed. They did not know what stir-fry was.


    Only a few people knew about refining lard.


    However, lard was usually a milky-white, solid substance. Peanut oil was a type of oil that would naturally turn liquid if the weather was slightly warmer. This was completely unheard-of.


    The Phoenix Cry had bathed in too much blood during its last battle with Senior Marquis, and after being buried in the sea of corpses for too long, it turned rusty after being soaked in the blood, and after fusing with the sword sheath, it would have a difficult time pulling it out.


    Although dealing with such a small matter like Iron Rust was naturally not difficult for Bai Zheng who came from the chemical department, it was just that things happened too suddenly, and she couldn''t find any high purity chemicals in the Bai Mansion.


    He could only find an excuse to run to the kitchen and bring along the peanut oil that he had squeezed for the past month, as well as the extremely high concentration of white vinegar that he had refined.


    In order to conceal the sour taste of the white vinegar, he mixed in some homemade perfume to inhibit the odor.


    The rust was melted with white vinegar and lubricated with peanut oil.


    Even so, after all, after being drenched in vinegar, being unable to completely remove the rust in the short term, with Bai Zheng''s strength, she was still unable to succeed in one fell swoop.


    He could only use words to agitate Zhuo Lingxiao to pull it out.


    "You clever bastard!" Wen King could not help but poke Bai Zheng''s head and laugh until her beard flew white.

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    Bai Zheng lowered her head with a slight smile on her lips.


    "The zither girl has protected the Phoenix Cry for the house of the Marquis. With such a great deed, I will definitely report it to His Majesty and ask him to bestow you with more rewards."


    Old Duke Zhou said with a smile.


    "Then I''ll be troubling the Old Duke." Feng Linyuan said indifferently.


    "Stinky brat, this reward is also for your little girl''s dowry, how can there be any place for you to thank me!" Old Duke Zhou rebuked.


    Wen King glanced at Old Duke Zhou sideways, and said loudly: "Old Zhou, it''s a good thing that the two of them are so united before even getting married. "Look at how they''re seasoning, accompanying us seniors here. It''s hard to say whether or not they''re blaming us in their hearts for ruining the scenery."


    With that said, he chased Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan out.


    Standing outside the hall, Bai Zheng and Feng Linyuan couldn''t help but look at each other, and in the end, turned into a light smile.


    The spring sunshine was bright and beautiful. The wind brought along with it a clear fragrance of peach blossoms, causing one to feel relaxed and happy.


    Bai Zheng stood at the bottom of the walkway, looking far into the distance, but her mouth said it all.


    "Take this sword back to the manor. It is not too peaceful in the Bai Mansion. "


    With such a good roof, there was no way that thieves would step on it every day.


    Feng Linyuan, who was standing at the side, nodded and said, "I also have that intention. Oh right, Zheng? "


    "Hmm?" Bai Zheng raised her head.


    "These days, you have to leave early and return late. You must pay attention to your body and not be too tired." A trace of gentleness flashed across Feng Linyuan''s eyes.


    Bai Zheng laughed awkwardly: Was it Qingshao who complained to you?


    Feng Linyuan said as he raised his gaze gently, "You are so busy that you don''t even know that I am coming to apply for the position today, why would you need Qingshao to appear?"


    Bai Zheng quickly explained: "In this business, the initial days are always a bit more difficult. Once the shop stabilizes and the business is on the right track, it can be handed over to others. "Don''t worry, I won''t be this busy all the time."


    "Like you said, in the business world, starting a business is the most difficult, so you don''t have to rush. You don''t need to buy dozens of shops in one go, you just have to do it one by one."


    Bai Zheng lowered his head, "You know everything now."


    Feng Linyuan stared at her, extended a hand to stroke the strands of hair on her forehead, and said softly: "In the end, you still have to split your heart and come out, so you can keep an eye on your hubby, right?"


    "What do you mean?" Bai Zheng could not help but ask.


    Feng Linyuan raised his brows and smiled, "Do you know who came from Xiliang this time?"


    Bai Zheng was caught off guard by the question.


    In these past few days, she had completely focused on her own business and Feng Linyuan''s body, and didn''t have the energy to care about other things.


    Those who did not even know that Yongding City had arrived naturally, were even more clueless as to who it was that came this time.


    She shook her head: "Other than that Xuanning King, who else came?"


    Looking at Bai Zheng''s blank expression, Feng Linyuan couldn''t help but let out a long sigh, "Zheng, when can you save me in your heart?"


    was even more confused by his words. "What does the person from Xiliang have to do with you?"


    Feng Linyuan said helplessly: "Does Zheng know why I came in such a hurry to apply?"


    The moment these words left her mouth, Bai Zheng remembered that the last time she had visited Feng Linyuan was three days ago. At that time, the topic of conversation had been about the whereabouts of the genius doctor Zhou Yuanning, and he had not mentioned the matter of him being hired at all.


    This led to her being caught unprepared by her next job today.


    Why are you in such a hurry to get hired... Bai Zheng frowned as she thought about it. Most of the things that happened was because she was afraid that things might get out of hand.


    Too much trouble?


    "Could it be that the marriage has changed?" Bai Zheng was suddenly enlightened, "A prince has arrived in Xiliang? That''s not right! "I am only the daughter of a third-grade vice minister, and cannot enter their eyes ¡­"


    Bai Zheng suddenly raised her head as her eyes were filled with surprise: "Could it be that a princess, princess, and the like of Xiliang have come to marry you?"


    Feng Linyuan raised his eyebrows, "Zheng is clever indeed. This time, among the people who came with Zhuo Lingxiao, there is one Princess Yunxi. "


    Bai Zheng could not help but laugh: "But you and the Xiliang had a blood feud. Then what does the Xiliang Emperor think, to actually send a princess to marry you?"


    "You can still laugh?" Feng Linyuan glanced at her, and said with a smile, "Your husband is about to be snatched away by someone."


    "What do I have to worry about? There''s someone above me who''s more worried than I am. He''ll help me settle this matter." Bai Zheng said disapprovingly as she reached out and picked at the petals of the peach.


    If Feng Linyuan really married that Princess Yunxi of Xiliang, with Xiliang like tigers adding wings, then at that time, it was possible that Feng Linche who was sitting on the throne would not be able to sleep at all.


    "You''re quite clever." Feng Linyuan smiled.


    "So, you took Feng Linche''s edict at the last minute and came to my house to apply? So is the wedding date fixed? "


    Since Bai Zheng had thought of this, Feng Linyuan could naturally think of it as well.


    Then, if he was in such a hurry to apply, there was a high chance that it was not Feng Linyuan''s idea. Then, it was most likely Feng Linche who gave the order.


    "Next month''s fifteenth." Feng Linyuan nodded.


    "One more month." Bai Zheng bent the peach branch, then released her hand. Seeing it lightly bounce back to its original position, she sighed, "Looks like this Princess Yunxi is going to cause trouble."


    "Then, I''ll be troubling Zheng." Unknowingly, a light purple robe had appeared in Feng Linyuan''s hands.


    He draped the outer robe over Bai Zheng''s body, his eyes filled with gentleness: "Spring weather is changing, stand at the mouth of the wind and don''t catch a cold."


    The wind blew past Bai Zheng''s hair, causing her to widen her eyes, "Once the flowers on these peach trees have all fallen onto the ground, their leaves will naturally grow out. I understand this principle. "


    Seeing that the wedding day was approaching, Bai Zheng was even busier than before.


    Every day, other than having to settle the matters of the shop, the fields, and the kilns, Madame Lin would also have to pick out jewelry, scheme, and marry her from time to time.


    In the middle, there was an interlude.


    In order to vent her anger, that Madame Hee grandmother who had her dowry cheated, in the name of teaching Bai Zheng rules, was summoned to the General Mansion.


    However, he didn''t allow her to enter. He only allowed her to stand outside the Hundred Blessings Hall and act according to the rules.


    Fortunately it was spring and March, so the sun was neither cold nor hot. Since Bai Zheng was willing to stand, she stood, and when she was tired, she sat down on a chair by the side.


    When Madame Hee started reprimanding him, Bai Zheng said a few words back to him in an indifferent tone, which actually made the Madame Hee extremely angry.


    After three or four times, Madame Hee was a little bitter and stopped calling Bai Zheng over.


    On this day, Bai Zheng was once again dragged to the Xin Rui Hall by the Madame Lin to pick out the gold and silver jewelry used for marriage.


    Seeing the many precious treasures in the shop, Bai Zheng felt a headache.


    Although he was planning to open a shop, he had no interest in jewelry stores, so he lacked interest in them.


    Madame Lin was extremely excited. She held a bangle in her left hand and two steps on her right, not knowing which one to put down.


    "Zheng, come take a look yourself. Which one do you like?" Madame Lin nudged Bai Zheng with her elbow as she asked hurriedly.


    Bai Zheng knew that she loved her daughter very much, so she smiled and patiently observed a few times. Then she pointed at one of the steps and said: "I''ll take this."


    Just as Bai Zheng finished speaking, a woman in blue walked up from behind him. She tyrannically pointed at the step Bai Zheng had chosen just now and shouted, "Waiter, wrap this up for me!"

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    The waiter looked at the girl embarrassedly, then he looked at Madame Lin and said, "This ¡­"


    As a high-end jewelry store with Yongding City second only to Treasure-collecting Tower, the products of the Xin Rui Restaurant were basically only sold like this. They were most afraid of two customers stealing the same piece of jewelry.


    Right now, the blue clothed girl wanted to buy the thing that Bai Zheng wanted to buy, so this waiter who was stuck in the middle was naturally the hardest.


    Just as she was about to refuse, Bai Zheng spoke up first, "Then, just give it to me."


    Madame Lin looked at Bai Zheng unhappily. Seeing her slightly shake her head, she could only unwillingly put down the steps in her hands.


    He turned his head to take a look, then raised another hairpin and asked: "Zheng, what do you think about this one?"


    Bai Zheng glanced at the lady who was staring at him, smiling slightly as she casually spoke.


    "Mother, there is nothing I like here, why don''t we go to Treasure-collecting Tower to take a look?"


    When Madame Lin heard the name Treasure-collecting Tower, she immediately found it a little difficult to continue, "The price of the Treasure-collecting Tower''s items is too high, it''s not really worth it. It''s still the cheap beauty of Xinrui, wouldn''t you like to see it again? "


    No wonder it was Madame Lin. Bai Yinan was timid, he would not be like other officials who, other than having a salary, would secretly do business and take bribes.


    He only relied on the family property that he got from the General Mansion and his usual salary to live.


    If it wasn''t to buy a dowry for her daughter, she definitely wouldn''t have stepped into a place like the Xin Rui restaurant.


    much less the Treasure-collecting Tower which would normally allow people to spend a thousand gold.


    The moment she said that, the woman in blue crossed her arms over her chest and laughed. Her laughter was filled with scorn. "What a lousy thing."


    Madame Lin''s face paled.


    Seeing that the lady had rushed towards the Madame Lin, Bai Zheng''s face immediately darkened, and said coldly: "Truly a lady with nothing to be proud of."


    With that, he pulled the Madame Lin and prepared to leave.


    "Who are you talking about!" The blue clothed girl angrily walked up to stop Bai Zheng, looked at her angrily and shouted, "Say it again?"


    Bai Zheng stopped and looked at her with a smile that was not a smile: "I will say whoever that says my mother, why should Miss be angry?"


    "You!" The blue-clothed woman stomped her feet in anger. Her chest heaved up and down, but she was unable to say anything for a long time.


    "Miss, I''ve already given you that step, because I don''t want to haggle with you over it. But it''s only because I don''t like to cause trouble, not because I''m afraid of it. If you have anger, then go ahead and vent it on those who deserve it. What is the reason for bullying the innocent? "


    After Bai Zheng finished speaking, she pulled Madame Lin around the blue-clothed woman and stepped out.


    By the time the blue-clothed woman reacted, Bai Zheng had already walked out of the shop.


    "Stop right there!" The blue clothed girl was angered to the point that her face turned green. Unable to catch up to Bai Zheng in time, she took out a long whip from her sleeves and slashed at Bai Zheng''s back.


    "Miss!" Zhuling, who was walking behind, exclaimed.


    Bai Zheng turned her head, and saw the long whip fall from the sky!


    The Madame Lin next to him was too scared to move.


    Bai Zheng anxiously pushed Madame Lin away. At the moment, the long whip was so close to her body, that she had no time to dodge it. She could not help but close her eyes.


    "Zheng!" Madame Lin screamed sharply.


    In that moment of life and death, a green shadow rushed towards the blue clothed lady, knocking her hand away, causing the long whip to miss its target when it was about to land on Bai Zheng''s body, falling onto the signboard of the Xin Rui Hall.


    The signboard was immediately broken into pieces, and pieces of wood flew everywhere.


    After a while, seeing that the whip had not reached her body, Bai Zheng slowly opened her eyes.


    Madame Lin, who was pushed to the ground by Bai Zheng, had long been scared pale.


    Bai Zheng''s expression was also very ugly, and after calming her mind, she could not help but become angry.


    She stepped forward to help the Madame Lin up, then signaled Zhuling who was completely stunned by the side: "Mistress, you must be frightened, so you should help me return back to my residence first."


    Zhuling quickly stepped forward to support the Madame Lin.


    At this time, the servants from Bai Mansion had also heard the commotion and rushed over, protecting Bai Zheng and Madame Lin.


    The Madame Lin leaned on Zhuling and walked toward the Bai Mansion carriage that was stopped not far away. Seeing that Bai Zheng did not follow him, she anxiously called out.


    "Mother, go back first. With Qingshao here to protect me, I''m fine." Bai Zheng smiled at Madame Lin.


    Turning his head, the smile immediately disappeared, and he looked at the blue clothed lady who was grabbed by Qingshao, unable to move.


    "What do you mean, princess? To wantonly murder the female family members of officials in my Great Zhou, what about it? Is Xiliang so short of a general right now, that they would have to send their princess out to kill the enemy? "


    Seeing that her identity had been recognized, the blue clothed lady''s face changed. She blurted out, "You''re lying! If I want to kill you, I don''t have to do it myself.


    Just as Bai Zheng had expected, this new face who had been looking for trouble the moment he entered was the Xiliang Princess who wanted to snatch the position of Wife of Dingyuan Marquis ¡ª ¡ª Princess Yunxi.


    The more he got angry, the calmer Bai Zheng''s face became. She walked to the shattered Xin Rui school signboard expressionlessly: "Does this mean that the princess has always had the habit of destroying money and looting homes at will?"


    The Princess Yunxi angrily got rid of Qingshao''s restraints and surrounded herself with guards.


    "How dare you! How dare you slander this princess!" She stared at Bai Zheng, her eyes spitting fire: "This princess clearly wants to teach you a lesson, who is speaking nonsense. You dare to dodge, and dare to call a servant to stop me!"


    "Ha!" Bai Zheng said while sneering, "Princess Yunxi sure has nothing better to do. You want to teach me a lesson? My mother is still at my side and has yet to speak. I wonder what identity does the princess have to teach me a lesson? "


    "You are only the daughter of a third rank official. I am the dignified Xiliang Princess, why don''t I have the qualifications to teach you a lesson!" Princess Yunxi raised her voice.


    Bai Zheng slightly raised her chin, a layer of smile floated onto her elegant face. That cold yet noble smile: "Princess, you originally knew you were a Princess of the Xiliang?


    As a princess, when she was outside, every single action she made represented the face of the Xiliang royal family.


    To speak of such rude words and deeds and beat someone without a word, could this be the teachings that the princess had received from the Xiliang?


    Although I, Bai Zheng, am the daughter of a lowly assistant minister of the third stage, I am also a citizen of the Great Zhou.


    If you are going to teach the princess a lesson, then what reason is there for you to take charge of your own affairs and use lynchings without first telling my Great Zhou emperor! "


    Princess Yunxi''s face turned green.


    Bai Zheng''s words immediately made her lose two hats, pointing out that she had disgraced the Xiliang and also said that she had offended the Emperor of the Great Zhou when she was dealing with Bai Zheng.


    Her words made her seem like a human from the inside!


    She glared at Bai Zheng.


    He had originally thought that this was just a weak little girl. She would easily retreat after a few words.


    Who would have thought that he was actually a tough nut to crack.


    At this moment, the entrance of XinRui Hall was filled with onlookers.


    When everyone heard that the Xiliang Princess was bullying the daughter of one of their own officials, they pointed at the Princess Yunxi with expressions of contempt.


    Princess Yunxi had never received such treatment before, she was furious and pointed at Bai Zheng as she shouted.


    "Miss Bai is so eloquent, you truly have the ability! No wonder you were able to confuse the Dingyuan Marquis and climb up the tall branches of the Hou Mansion. "