Chapter 51 – Discussion
The three brothers of the Long Family were silent but were reflecting in their hearts. It seemed the Feng Family’s thoughts were similar to the mysterious rumors spread among the old people in the imperial capital.
Sure enough, Feng Zhuojun continued. “The treasure should have been shared by the two brothers but unfortunately one of them was greedy and set up a treacherous plan to frame the other.”
Speaking up to this point, it seemed he was trying to suppress his anger and added.
“Since that incident happened, my father got back his life, and together with my mother and me, we fled to the remote countryside without being able to take anything along with us. Our life became very difficult. My father, who was such an upright and strong man, was tortured by his grief and sadness until his death. However, no matter how much my mother and I queried, he refused to tell us what happened.”
Fengning could not help but ask. “Since grandfather didn’t tell you anything, then why is Father so sure grandfather’s death was caused by the Long Family?”
Feng Zhuojun said. “I really couldn’t figure out what was going on at that time. Before my father died, he called me to his bedside and told me not to harbor hatred in my heart. But our Feng Family had fallen inexplicably and my father died because of it, so how can I not harbor hatred? So I asked him once again about the matter. I will always remember that as he struggled with his last breath, he handed the seal to me and said to me…….everything is for that rare treasure and the answer is there.”
Silence descended into the hall and Fengning finally understood a little.
“That’s why Father and Mother allowed me to marry into the Long Family. Were you hoping that I would find out the truth about what happened back then or get hold of the treasure map to find out the facts?”
Qiao Li nodded. “Our Feng Family can’t be forced to suffer grievances without knowing the facts. My deceased father-in-law and mother-in-law shouldn’t be burdened with this crime forever. These few years, your father and I have carried out secret investigations and after careful consideration, we finally came to an understanding. It was all because someone had forgotten about righteousness upon laying eyes on the wealth and everything happened because of greed. We tested the Long Family and sure enough, when they heard our Feng Family’s name, they became abnormally vigilant……”
When Long Er heard, he replied in a stern voice.
“Madam Feng’s words are unreasonable. In the past few years, our Long Family had been the target of schemes. Everyone came with kind hearts but stabbed with knives in secret. It was only just that we, the three brothers of the Long Family, were a bit fortunate and managed to survive. This time, Madam Feng said that we were abnormally vigilant, but why didn’t you say that you came with ill intentions and we were aware of it?”
“Ill intentions?” Qiao Li smiled coldly. “Do you realize the sufferings and hardships our Feng Family had to go through before we have today? We don’t have the good luck that you three brothers of the Long Family have.”
Fengning folded her arms across her chest and frowned impatiently.
“Are we now competing to see who is more pitiful? Is it that the family which is more pitiful is in the right? Coming up next, will the talk be about who was forced to marry, who was forced to take a wife, who was given the cold shoulder, and who was wronged? Can everyone get back to the topic? I can see that all of you look very energetic, so isn’t pretending to be pitiful a bit boring?”
Fengning’s words made both Long Er and Qiao Li stare at her. Fengning did not seem to notice them and said to Feng Zhuojun. “Father, you found the Long Family to be suspicious, so I was sent here but I turned out to be useless and in the end, nothing was found. Now that you’re here, what do you plan to do?”
Feng Zhuojun glanced at Qiao Li, opened his mouth but said nothing.
Upon seeing this, Fengning realized that Qiao Li was in charge of the family, so she turned to Qiao Li and said. “Mother, since the situation is already like this, why not talk about what you plan to do? Let’s have a discussion and find a solution to settle this together.”
“Discussion?” Qiao Li said. “You’d better ask the Long Family if they’re willing to discuss this. Now it’s very simple since we’ve laid out everything clearly. As long as the Long Family takes out the map and their seal, we will go and retrieve the treasure then only will there be a possibility for this matter to end. At the very least, we must find out the truth why our Feng Family was harmed by others.”
As soon as she said the words, Long Er snorted coldly. “Such beautiful thoughts!”
Long Da also snorted. “If you have the capability, retrieve it on your own.”
Long San sighed and said. “Madam Feng, since you know that is our Long Family’s treasure, don’t you think it’s too much to make such a request?”
Qiao Li ignored them and only said to Fengning. “See? It’s so easy to discuss with the Long Family!”
Frowning, Fengning endured the irritation in her heart and did not answer but Long Er smiled slightly and said. “Madam Feng, it’s actually very easy to discuss with our Long Family. Why don’t we do it this way…….hand over your seal to us and our Long Family will suffer a little by sending people, covering the expenses, and using our manpower to find the treasure. After the truth is found, we’ll let you know. You don’t have to do anything and just sit and wait for our news, how about that?”
“No.” Qiao Li said. “Second Master Long is very good at calculating. Once the seal is given to you, we will be left without a bargaining chip. After the treasure is found and if the evidence is destroyed, then where do we go to redress our grievances?”
Long Er sneered. “Madam Feng is thinking too much. You’re worried about this and that and to you, the people of other families all have ill intentions. According to what you said, can I also guess that you’re not seeking revenge or the truth but actually for the sake of getting your hands on the treasure? Why don’t you think more about our situation? If we are really interested in this so-called treasure, why should we wait until today and still have not made a move to search for it? This is the treasure that our grandfather left to the descendants of the Long Family and told us that it was the most precious thing in his life…….”
“My father had also said that it is the most precious thing in his life.” Feng Zhuojun interjected emotionally with his heart full of hatred.
The most precious thing in his father’s heart was monopolized by his close friend due to greed. It was all because of the Long Family that his father lost his official position and life and from then on, his family struggled to survive.
Qiao Li said. “This should be shared by the two families. If your Long Family doesn’t care about this treasure, why did Old Master Long launch such a vicious attack on the Feng Family in the first place? If you don’t care about this treasure, you should hand the seal over to us and let us search for the treasure. Why is this not feasible?”
Long San, who was all this while paying attention to the silent Fengning, suddenly said. “I don’t want to talk about the treasure. I just want to say that my grandfather is an honest and righteous man, one who is loyal and courageous and would never commit such treachery.”
“Hmph, what you say doesn’t count and you can say whatever you want. It’s a fact that this was the cause of my father’s death and our family was forced to flee.” Feng Zhuojun said in a rare stern tone.
Long Er said solemnly. “That time, Grandfather Feng was accused by Lord Zhao and it was my grandfather who used his life to guarantee and redeem your family. My grandfather was very upset and kept thinking about this matter. Later he found some evidence against Lord Zhao who was then put on trial and beheaded. It could also be counted as seeking justice for your Feng Family. My grandfather had reminded us that this treasure should be passed down from generation to generation and must not be damaged or lost. Until the day he died, he never thought of taking out the treasure, so where does the greed arise from?”
“That matter was solely to find someone to act as a scapegoat and admit to the crime. Old Master Long was only putting on a pretense of a benevolent man and later he killed the scapegoat to silence him, so how can he be regarded as a hero? You said he never had the thought of searching for the treasure or was it because the other seal was in our Feng Family’s hands and even if he wanted, he couldn’t do it?” Qiao Li retorted eloquently.
“Since the seals were engraved by both of them, how is it possible not to know the details on the seal? Besides, if he had really wanted to retrieve the treasure, how difficult would it be for him to get the other seal since he could even force your family to flee?”
“It’s not for you to say whether it’s difficult or not. My father-in-law was not a fool, so how difficult was it for him to protect the seal?”
Qiao Li and Long Er started to argue. Immediately, the two families started to bring forth all their grievances.
At the side, Fengning who was listening with furrowed eyebrows could not help but shout.
“Everyone, shut up!”
Her roar resonated in the hall and almost blew off the roof. This naturally suppressed everyone and they no longer spoke as they looked at her.
Fengning said to Qiao Li. “Mother, what you mean is that you want the Long Family to hand over the map and the seal so you can go in search of the treasure to see what that treasure is and to find out the truth, is that right?”
Qiao Li nodded. “That is only natural. The Long Family must hand over the things.”
Then Fengning asked Feng Zhuojun. “Father also thinks that this is appropriate, right?”
He nodded. “I agree with your mother.”
After listening, Fengning turned to Long Er.
“Second Uncle, you also want my parents to hand over their seal so you can go in search of the treasure, right?”
“Of course.” Long Er answered as it was reasonable.
Fengning asked. “Why?”
“Do you still need to ask?” Long Er said sarcastically with his eyes fixed on the couple from the Feng Family.
She waved her hand and reproached Long Er.
“Second Uncle, everything has come to this stage, why don’t you speak outright? What do you mean by ‘do you need to ask’? Dragging out this argument is unmanly. I just want to make sure. You’re afraid that my parents are planning to snatch the treasure, is that right?”
Long Er’s face turned ugly when she reproached him.
She even dares to say he is unmanly?
This woman had repeatedly provoked him making him unhappy and If it was not for his third brother, he definitely would have dealt with her a long time ago.
Fengning frowned. When she saw Long Er did not say anything for a long while, she waved her hand impatiently.
“Alright, alright……I understand what you mean. Eldest Uncle and Husband should have the same thoughts as well, right?”
Long Da and Long San did not answer directly but the meaning in their eyes was very clear.
So Fengning turned to Feng Zhuojun and Qiao Li.
“Father and Mother should share the same thoughts and are worried that once they hand over the seal, they would be taken advantage of, is that right?”
The couple nodded and Qiao Li glared at the three brothers of the Long Family.
Fengning said loudly. “Then it’s settled! Since both families don’t trust each other, why don’t we go together?!”
Both sides were taken aback and Long Er quickly said. “Even if we go together, they still have to take out their seal. I don’t have any objections but I don’t know if they will take out their seal?”
Qiao Li said loudly. “Second Master Long is truly conniving. I feel that even if we go together in search of the treasure, you must hand over the map and the seal.”
After arguing over this, the discussion turned back to the original point again. Fengning’s heart erupted with anger and she shouted.
“Stop! Stop! Don’t talk about taking out the seal!”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on her again. Long Er squinted at her and showed an expression that said ‘let’s see how you will settle this’.
Fengning bit her lip and sank into deep thoughts. Long Da silently drank another sip of tea. Feeling heartache for his wife, Long San walked over to her then held her hand and called her softly. “Feng’er……”
When Fengning looked at him, her mind suddenly became clear.
“Let’s do it this way. Give me the map and Long San will hold the Long Family’s seal while my Father will hold the Feng Family’s seal. We will go together to take a look at the lousy treasure and ascertain what it is.”
Long Er and Qiao Li were stunned for a moment and they replied at the same time. “That’s impossible!”
“Why not?” Fengning asked. She felt that this idea of hers is the best.
“Father can search for the treasure while Mother can stay here to keep an eye on the Long Family so they can’t play any tricks. And while Long San is outside, at the same time, Second Uncle can keep an eye on my mother so that she won’t step out of line. In this way, both families are keeping watch, maintaining a balance, and restraining each other. As it’s fair and proper, so how can this be impossible?”
“You’re always siding the Long Family.” Qiao Li said.
“You keep saying that you’re the daughter of the Feng Family. In case you think you should listen to your parents and Long San is so soft-hearted towards you, isn’t this arrangement unreliable?” Long Er said.
In the end, everyone was not confident which way Fengning would side.
Fengning stomped her feet and became agitated.
“Why can’t all of you have good thoughts? How can there be so many devious thoughts? This is not possible and that is not possible! it’s no wonder you have wasted so many years on this matter! Why don’t you simply cut the seals, swallow them into your stomachs, and don’t even bother to find out about the fart truth!”
“Feng’er……” Long San put his arms around her shoulders to pacify her. “Don’t get so agitated…….talk calmly.”
Fengning looked at one and then looked at the other. She came to a decision and pointed to both Long Er and Qiao Li.
“I’ll let you have Bao’er as security, will this do? Bao’er is my precious baby and my lifeblood. Anyway, I can’t take Bao’er with me on this trip to search for the treasure as it’s too dangerous, so I’ll let her remain here and wait for my return. If I handle this matter unfairly or play any tricks on this trip, you still have Bao’er in your hands, so you shouldn’t be worried.”
The moment Long Er heard that Bao’er would be handed over to him, he was shocked. How can that little nemesis be hostage material? If that child is truly handed over to him, then wouldn’t he be serving her like serving his great-grandaunt? In case something goes wrong, that woman Fengning and Long San will surely put all the blame on him!
(Serving his great-grandaunt means to serve someone picky, demanding and obnoxious.)
Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Qiao Li’s beaming smile while Fengning was glaring at him. The words that Long Er was about to speak were just at the tip of his tongue when Fengning waved her hand.
“This matter is settled! Since Eldest Uncle holds an official position, he should be busy with his duties and as Second Uncle is idle, he can help to take care of Bao’er. Mother will wait here for our return. Father will represent the Feng Family while Long San will represent the Long Family and I will act as the middleman. We will go and look for that so-called mysterious treasure. If anyone dares to disagree, then suggest a better way to settle this, otherwise, I’ll flip my lid!”
Long Er rubbed his forehead and remained silent.
This crazy woman is already very troublesome even before she loses her temper and once she loses her temper, it is not known whether Long San can keep her under control. Regarding this matter, he truly did not have much confidence in his younger brother. Besides, this proposal of Fengning is indeed the best solution for the time being.
Chapter 51 – Discussion
The three brothers of the Long Family were silent but were reflecting in their hearts. It seemed the Feng Family’s thoughts were similar to the mysterious rumors spread among the old people in the imperial capital.
Sure enough, Feng Zhuojun continued. “The treasure should have been shared by the two brothers but unfortunately one of them was greedy and set up a treacherous plan to frame the other.”
Speaking up to this point, it seemed he was trying to suppress his anger and added.
“Since that incident happened, my father got back his life, and together with my mother and me, we fled to the remote countryside without being able to take anything along with us. Our life became very difficult. My father, who was such an upright and strong man, was tortured by his grief and sadness until his death. However, no matter how much my mother and I queried, he refused to tell us what happened.”
Fengning could not help but ask. “Since grandfather didn’t tell you anything, then why is Father so sure grandfather’s death was caused by the Long Family?”
Feng Zhuojun said. “I really couldn’t figure out what was going on at that time. Before my father died, he called me to his bedside and told me not to harbor hatred in my heart. But our Feng Family had fallen inexplicably and my father died because of it, so how can I not harbor hatred? So I asked him once again about the matter. I will always remember that as he struggled with his last breath, he handed the seal to me and said to me…….everything is for that rare treasure and the answer is there.”
Silence descended into the hall and Fengning finally understood a little.
“That’s why Father and Mother allowed me to marry into the Long Family. Were you hoping that I would find out the truth about what happened back then or get hold of the treasure map to find out the facts?”
Qiao Li nodded. “Our Feng Family can’t be forced to suffer grievances without knowing the facts. My deceased father-in-law and mother-in-law shouldn’t be burdened with this crime forever. These few years, your father and I have carried out secret investigations and after careful consideration, we finally came to an understanding. It was all because someone had forgotten about righteousness upon laying eyes on the wealth and everything happened because of greed. We tested the Long Family and sure enough, when they heard our Feng Family’s name, they became abnormally vigilant……”
When Long Er heard, he replied in a stern voice.
“Madam Feng’s words are unreasonable. In the past few years, our Long Family had been the target of schemes. Everyone came with kind hearts but stabbed with knives in secret. It was only just that we, the three brothers of the Long Family, were a bit fortunate and managed to survive. This time, Madam Feng said that we were abnormally vigilant, but why didn’t you say that you came with ill intentions and we were aware of it?”
“Ill intentions?” Qiao Li smiled coldly. “Do you realize the sufferings and hardships our Feng Family had to go through before we have today? We don’t have the good luck that you three brothers of the Long Family have.”
Fengning folded her arms across her chest and frowned impatiently.
“Are we now competing to see who is more pitiful? Is it that the family which is more pitiful is in the right? Coming up next, will the talk be about who was forced to marry, who was forced to take a wife, who was given the cold shoulder, and who was wronged? Can everyone get back to the topic? I can see that all of you look very energetic, so isn’t pretending to be pitiful a bit boring?”
Fengning’s words made both Long Er and Qiao Li stare at her. Fengning did not seem to notice them and said to Feng Zhuojun. “Father, you found the Long Family to be suspicious, so I was sent here but I turned out to be useless and in the end, nothing was found. Now that you’re here, what do you plan to do?”
Feng Zhuojun glanced at Qiao Li, opened his mouth but said nothing.
Upon seeing this, Fengning realized that Qiao Li was in charge of the family, so she turned to Qiao Li and said. “Mother, since the situation is already like this, why not talk about what you plan to do? Let’s have a discussion and find a solution to settle this together.”
“Discussion?” Qiao Li said. “You’d better ask the Long Family if they’re willing to discuss this. Now it’s very simple since we’ve laid out everything clearly. As long as the Long Family takes out the map and their seal, we will go and retrieve the treasure then only will there be a possibility for this matter to end. At the very least, we must find out the truth why our Feng Family was harmed by others.”
As soon as she said the words, Long Er snorted coldly. “Such beautiful thoughts!”
Long Da also snorted. “If you have the capability, retrieve it on your own.”
Long San sighed and said. “Madam Feng, since you know that is our Long Family’s treasure, don’t you think it’s too much to make such a request?”
Qiao Li ignored them and only said to Fengning. “See? It’s so easy to discuss with the Long Family!”
Frowning, Fengning endured the irritation in her heart and did not answer but Long Er smiled slightly and said. “Madam Feng, it’s actually very easy to discuss with our Long Family. Why don’t we do it this way…….hand over your seal to us and our Long Family will suffer a little by sending people, covering the expenses, and using our manpower to find the treasure. After the truth is found, we’ll let you know. You don’t have to do anything and just sit and wait for our news, how about that?”
“No.” Qiao Li said. “Second Master Long is very good at calculating. Once the seal is given to you, we will be left without a bargaining chip. After the treasure is found and if the evidence is destroyed, then where do we go to redress our grievances?”
Long Er sneered. “Madam Feng is thinking too much. You’re worried about this and that and to you, the people of other families all have ill intentions. According to what you said, can I also guess that you’re not seeking revenge or the truth but actually for the sake of getting your hands on the treasure? Why don’t you think more about our situation? If we are really interested in this so-called treasure, why should we wait until today and still have not made a move to search for it? This is the treasure that our grandfather left to the descendants of the Long Family and told us that it was the most precious thing in his life…….”
“My father had also said that it is the most precious thing in his life.” Feng Zhuojun interjected emotionally with his heart full of hatred.
The most precious thing in his father’s heart was monopolized by his close friend due to greed. It was all because of the Long Family that his father lost his official position and life and from then on, his family struggled to survive.
Qiao Li said. “This should be shared by the two families. If your Long Family doesn’t care about this treasure, why did Old Master Long launch such a vicious attack on the Feng Family in the first place? If you don’t care about this treasure, you should hand the seal over to us and let us search for the treasure. Why is this not feasible?”
Long San, who was all this while paying attention to the silent Fengning, suddenly said. “I don’t want to talk about the treasure. I just want to say that my grandfather is an honest and righteous man, one who is loyal and courageous and would never commit such treachery.”
“Hmph, what you say doesn’t count and you can say whatever you want. It’s a fact that this was the cause of my father’s death and our family was forced to flee.” Feng Zhuojun said in a rare stern tone.
Long Er said solemnly. “That time, Grandfather Feng was accused by Lord Zhao and it was my grandfather who used his life to guarantee and redeem your family. My grandfather was very upset and kept thinking about this matter. Later he found some evidence against Lord Zhao who was then put on trial and beheaded. It could also be counted as seeking justice for your Feng Family. My grandfather had reminded us that this treasure should be passed down from generation to generation and must not be damaged or lost. Until the day he died, he never thought of taking out the treasure, so where does the greed arise from?”
“That matter was solely to find someone to act as a scapegoat and admit to the crime. Old Master Long was only putting on a pretense of a benevolent man and later he killed the scapegoat to silence him, so how can he be regarded as a hero? You said he never had the thought of searching for the treasure or was it because the other seal was in our Feng Family’s hands and even if he wanted, he couldn’t do it?” Qiao Li retorted eloquently.
“Since the seals were engraved by both of them, how is it possible not to know the details on the seal? Besides, if he had really wanted to retrieve the treasure, how difficult would it be for him to get the other seal since he could even force your family to flee?”
“It’s not for you to say whether it’s difficult or not. My father-in-law was not a fool, so how difficult was it for him to protect the seal?”
Qiao Li and Long Er started to argue. Immediately, the two families started to bring forth all their grievances.
At the side, Fengning who was listening with furrowed eyebrows could not help but shout.
“Everyone, shut up!”
Her roar resonated in the hall and almost blew off the roof. This naturally suppressed everyone and they no longer spoke as they looked at her.
Fengning said to Qiao Li. “Mother, what you mean is that you want the Long Family to hand over the map and the seal so you can go in search of the treasure to see what that treasure is and to find out the truth, is that right?”
Qiao Li nodded. “That is only natural. The Long Family must hand over the things.”
Then Fengning asked Feng Zhuojun. “Father also thinks that this is appropriate, right?”
He nodded. “I agree with your mother.”
After listening, Fengning turned to Long Er.
“Second Uncle, you also want my parents to hand over their seal so you can go in search of the treasure, right?”
“Of course.” Long Er answered as it was reasonable.
Fengning asked. “Why?”
“Do you still need to ask?” Long Er said sarcastically with his eyes fixed on the couple from the Feng Family.
She waved her hand and reproached Long Er.
“Second Uncle, everything has come to this stage, why don’t you speak outright? What do you mean by ‘do you need to ask’? Dragging out this argument is unmanly. I just want to make sure. You’re afraid that my parents are planning to snatch the treasure, is that right?”
Long Er’s face turned ugly when she reproached him.
She even dares to say he is unmanly?
This woman had repeatedly provoked him making him unhappy and If it was not for his third brother, he definitely would have dealt with her a long time ago.
Fengning frowned. When she saw Long Er did not say anything for a long while, she waved her hand impatiently.
“Alright, alright……I understand what you mean. Eldest Uncle and Husband should have the same thoughts as well, right?”
Long Da and Long San did not answer directly but the meaning in their eyes was very clear.
So Fengning turned to Feng Zhuojun and Qiao Li.
“Father and Mother should share the same thoughts and are worried that once they hand over the seal, they would be taken advantage of, is that right?”
The couple nodded and Qiao Li glared at the three brothers of the Long Family.
Fengning said loudly. “Then it’s settled! Since both families don’t trust each other, why don’t we go together?!”
Both sides were taken aback and Long Er quickly said. “Even if we go together, they still have to take out their seal. I don’t have any objections but I don’t know if they will take out their seal?”
Qiao Li said loudly. “Second Master Long is truly conniving. I feel that even if we go together in search of the treasure, you must hand over the map and the seal.”
After arguing over this, the discussion turned back to the original point again. Fengning’s heart erupted with anger and she shouted.
“Stop! Stop! Don’t talk about taking out the seal!”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on her again. Long Er squinted at her and showed an expression that said ‘let’s see how you will settle this’.
Fengning bit her lip and sank into deep thoughts. Long Da silently drank another sip of tea. Feeling heartache for his wife, Long San walked over to her then held her hand and called her softly. “Feng’er……”
When Fengning looked at him, her mind suddenly became clear.
“Let’s do it this way. Give me the map and Long San will hold the Long Family’s seal while my Father will hold the Feng Family’s seal. We will go together to take a look at the lousy treasure and ascertain what it is.”
Long Er and Qiao Li were stunned for a moment and they replied at the same time. “That’s impossible!”
“Why not?” Fengning asked. She felt that this idea of hers is the best.
“Father can search for the treasure while Mother can stay here to keep an eye on the Long Family so they can’t play any tricks. And while Long San is outside, at the same time, Second Uncle can keep an eye on my mother so that she won’t step out of line. In this way, both families are keeping watch, maintaining a balance, and restraining each other. As it’s fair and proper, so how can this be impossible?”
“You’re always siding the Long Family.” Qiao Li said.
“You keep saying that you’re the daughter of the Feng Family. In case you think you should listen to your parents and Long San is so soft-hearted towards you, isn’t this arrangement unreliable?” Long Er said.
In the end, everyone was not confident which way Fengning would side.
Fengning stomped her feet and became agitated.
“Why can’t all of you have good thoughts? How can there be so many devious thoughts? This is not possible and that is not possible! it’s no wonder you have wasted so many years on this matter! Why don’t you simply cut the seals, swallow them into your stomachs, and don’t even bother to find out about the fart truth!”
“Feng’er……” Long San put his arms around her shoulders to pacify her. “Don’t get so agitated…….talk calmly.”
Fengning looked at one and then looked at the other. She came to a decision and pointed to both Long Er and Qiao Li.
“I’ll let you have Bao’er as security, will this do? Bao’er is my precious baby and my lifeblood. Anyway, I can’t take Bao’er with me on this trip to search for the treasure as it’s too dangerous, so I’ll let her remain here and wait for my return. If I handle this matter unfairly or play any tricks on this trip, you still have Bao’er in your hands, so you shouldn’t be worried.”
The moment Long Er heard that Bao’er would be handed over to him, he was shocked. How can that little nemesis be hostage material? If that child is truly handed over to him, then wouldn’t he be serving her like serving his great-grandaunt? In case something goes wrong, that woman Fengning and Long San will surely put all the blame on him!
(Serving his great-grandaunt means to serve someone picky, demanding and obnoxious.)
Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Qiao Li’s beaming smile while Fengning was glaring at him. The words that Long Er was about to speak were just at the tip of his tongue when Fengning waved her hand.
“This matter is settled! Since Eldest Uncle holds an official position, he should be busy with his duties and as Second Uncle is idle, he can help to take care of Bao’er. Mother will wait here for our return. Father will represent the Feng Family while Long San will represent the Long Family and I will act as the middleman. We will go and look for that so-called mysterious treasure. If anyone dares to disagree, then suggest a better way to settle this, otherwise, I’ll flip my lid!”
Long Er rubbed his forehead and remained silent.
This crazy woman is already very troublesome even before she loses her temper and once she loses her temper, it is not known whether Long San can keep her under control. Regarding this matter, he truly did not have much confidence in his younger brother. Besides, this proposal of Fengning is indeed the best solution for the time being.
