“W-why would you think that? What outsider? You and Aunt are part of the Feng Family. You’re my family! If a servant bullies you, you should have said it earlier and not always endure it.” Feng Xu’s expression was very ugly and he was furious.
“But they were hired by Grandmother. Surely, Grandmother wouldn’t send them to take care of my mother knowing their characters?”
“Since it’s Grandmother’s intentions, how can we let her down?”
Feng Xu moved his lips, but he didn’t say anything in the end.
What should he say? That the grandmother Feng Qin was talking about might really send two servants who would bully their mistress to take care of her aunt?
He didn’t know if it was because he was angry or because he blamed himself for his negligence. After all, Feng Xu felt very uncomfortable now.
“I’ll settle this matter. I’ll also get the butler to replace those two people. If such a thing happens again in the future, Qin’er, don’t hold it in anymore,” Feng Lun said.
Feng Qin nodded hurriedly. “I understand. Thank you, Third Uncle.”
Feng Lun looked at her with a dark gaze. She had indeed become bolder. She actually dared to find someone to stand up for her!
A disobedient person had to be taught a lesson.
After settling the two real troubles in front of him, he would then deal with this traitor!
“I’ve embarrassed myself in front of Eldest Miss Yan and Miss Xi.”
“It’s indeed embarrassing,” Xi Fengling said. “The Feng Family is an influential family after all. Although the Feng Family is no longer as strong as before, it’s still an influential family with hundreds of years of history. Yet, you had such unruly servants.”
“She snatched away the greeting gift that I gave Auntie in front of us and said that she wanted to hand it to the Old Madam for safekeeping. She looked like she couldn’t wait to take credit for it. It’s obvious that she has done this a lot in the past.” She wasn’t going to let Feng Lun skip over it!
She had roughly guessed what Beauty Yu wanted to do.
Since they wanted to make things clear, they naturally had to tear open the old witch’s mask. Otherwise, others would say that they were ingrates when they really made a fuss.
It was not worth it.
Feng Lun’s gaze turned colder and darker. He was beginning to regret coming over so rashly.
He still couldn’t tell what they were trying to do.
They were all cold-blooded and heartless people, so they should not interfere in other people’s business. Furthermore, they did not seem to have a deep relationship with Feng Qin. At least, their relationship was not deep enough for them to bother about other people’s family matters when they still had a formidable enemy to deal with.
“There might be a misunderstanding in this matter. I know my mother very well. She’s the matriarch of the Feng Family. What does she lack? Why would she covet something from a junior?”
“Perhaps I misunderstood.”
“But you can’t blame me for that. After all, Old Madam Feng did arrange those two servants for Auntie. Beauty Yu and I are still considered rational. If anyone else saw them bullying Auntie, they would probably think that it was Old Madam Feng who instructed them.”
Yan Jinyu spoke at the right time, “If I had known that your reaction would be so big, I wouldn’t have said anything.”
“But I really don’t feel good if I don’t say it.”
“It’s fine if they bully Fengqin and Auntie, but they actually said that we rely on our bodies to make a living. It’s really unpleasant to hear.”
“It’s fine since only I hear it. If Brother Nine hears it, he’ll probably be even angrier.”
“Since Third Mr. Feng has even heard of my name, I’m sure you’ve heard about Brother Nine’s deeds, right? Speaking of which, although Brother Nine treats me very well, the rumors outside about his ruthless methods are really not exaggerated.”
“Previously, the eldest daughter of the Qiu Family came to find trouble with me in the capital. In the end, the Qiu Family completely disappeared from the capital.”
Her boastful tone…
“However, for the sake of Feng Qin, I won’t tell Brother Nine. Third Mr. Feng, you don’t have to worry too much about the safety of the Feng Family.”
“Anyway, let’s forget about this. I believe Third Mr. Feng will settle it and arrange more suitable servants to take care of Auntie’s meals and living.”
“Of course.”
A hint of killing intent flashed past Feng Lun’s eyes.
It disappeared very quickly, but Yan Jinyu still discovered it.
He said, “It’s the Feng Family’s fault for not treating you well. Other than getting the butler to buy something for this courtyard and changing the two servants tomorrow, I would like to invite the two of you to my courtyard for a meal to apologize. I wonder when the two of you will be free?”
“The chef in my courtyard was poached. His ancestors were imperial chefs and his dishes were top-notch. I don’t have any other intentions. I just want to invite the two of you to try some dishes as an apology.”
“The descendant of the imperial chef…”
Yan Jinyu narrowed her eyes and smiled. “I like to eat it the most. I’m looking forward to it.”
They had been either playing or eating outside for the past few days. Feng Lun also thought that she liked it.
“But I heard from Feng Qin that no one is allowed to enter Third Mr. Feng’s courtyard easily. Even Old Madam Feng can’t enter your courtyard casually. Is it appropriate for us to go to your courtyard to eat?”
“Nothing’s inappropriate.”
“Actually, I don’t have so many rules. It’s just that I like peace and don’t like to be disturbed. Over time, everyone thought that my courtyard couldn’t be stepped into easily. Actually, if someone really went over, I wouldn’t have blocked them outside.”
Feng Qin’s lips twitched.
That was more like lying to an outsider. She had lived in the Feng Family for more than 10 years, so how could she not know?
Couldn’t he just treat to a meal and apologize somewhere else? Why did they have to go to his courtyard that even his biological mother couldn’t easily step into?
It was too strange.
She had a feeling that he had ulterior motives.
“In that case, since Third Mr. Feng is so kind as to invite me, let’s do it tomorrow afternoon.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for your arrival tomorrow afternoon.”
“I still have to stay at home for a few more days. I wonder if Third Uncle mind having me around? Speaking of which, I’ve only been to Third Uncle’s courtyard once when I was very young. After that, I’ve never been there again. I’ve almost forgotten what Third Uncle’s courtyard is like,” Feng Xu said.
Feng Lun knew very well that Feng Xu wasn’t someone who liked to join in the fun.
“Can I join you?” Feng Qin was still a little afraid of Feng Lun, but she still plucked up her courage and said, “Jinyu and Sister Fengling are my friends. There’s no reason for Third Uncle to treat them to a meal without my presence.”
Regardless of whether he had ulterior motives, she had to follow them to feel at ease.
Feng Lun sized up Feng Xu and Feng Qin before saying, “Then come together.”
“Since it’s settled, I won’t disturb you anymore.”
After saying that, he looked at Feng Xu, “Xu’er, do you want to leave together?”
Feng Xu nodded at them and left with Feng Lun.
Feng Xu didn’t say a word until they walked out of Feng Qin’s courtyard.
Feng Lun wasn’t a talkative person. He was feeling depressed and didn’t say anything.
He had come to probe Yan Jinyu and Xi Fengling, but he had suffered such a huge loss and completely let the other party have the upper hand.
If he had known earlier, he definitely wouldn’t have come rashly!
Fortunately, he did gain something. He had the final say in inviting her to his courtyard.
Feng Lun finally asked, “Xu’er, you weren’t home at this time in the past years. Why are you back?”
Feng Xu said directly, “I had two lectures at Cloud City University recently.”
“Then, Third Uncle, I’ll make a move first. I’ll have to trouble you to tell Grandmother about Aunt and Qin’er’s situation. If I tell her, Grandmother probably won’t take it to heart.”
Feng Lun stopped in her tracks and looked at him deeply before nodding. “Yes.”
***
In the living room after the men left.
Feng Qin looked at Xi Fengling, then at Yan Jinyu before saying hesitantly, “Jinyu, did you say those words just now… have any plans?”
Yan Jinyu chuckled. “You decided to cooperate with me before you know what I’m planning to do? Aren’t you afraid of losing out? I could leave whenever I like but you would still be stuck in the Feng Family.”
Feng Qin said, “I didn’t think so much.”
Yan Jinyu didn’t say anything else. She smiled at her and looked at Xi Fengling.
Xi Fengling received the signal and said, “We have our own plans for this. You don’t have to worry. You just have to remember that we’ll take you and Mom along with us on the day we leave the Feng Family.”
Feng Qin wanted to say that it would not be so easy to take them away.
In the end, she didn’t say anything.
She didn’t want to dampen her sister’s enthusiasm. Moreover, she really wanted to get rid of the Feng Family, and she didn’t want her sister to have a bad impression of her over such a small matter.
“Alright, I won’t ask further. If there’s anything I can help with, Sister, just tell me.”
“I don’t need any help, but there’s something I need you to do now.”
Feng Qin’s eyes lit up. “What is it? Sister, just say it!”
“Don’t go to Feng Lun’s courtyard tomorrow afternoon for lunch.”
“Why? Sister, Third Uncle is obviously up to no good. I was about to persuade you not to go, but you told me not to go first.”
“Beauty Yu and I definitely have to go. As for you, find an excuse not to go. We have our own plans. As long as we know that you’re not going and will be staying quietly in the courtyard with Mom, you will be helping us.”
Feng Qin frowned slightly.
Seeing that Yan Jinyu also didn’t say anything and agreed with Xi Fengling’s words, Feng Qin didn’t insist anymore.
“Alright, since Sister said that this is helping, I won’t go then.” She trusted them.
“But you have to be careful. Third Uncle definitely has ulterior motives. You can’t let your guard down! It’s best not to eat anything after going over there!”
When Xi Fengling heard that, she couldn’t help but laugh. “Who doesn’t eat when others treat them to a meal? Isn’t it even more suspicious?”
Feng Qin was suddenly deflated.
Yan Jinyu said, “Don’t worry. No matter what, he won’t dare to openly put drugs in the food. I have a backer. Even if he isn’t afraid of me, how can he not be afraid of the famous Master Nine? Brother Nine knows that I’m living in the Feng Family now. I’ll call him every day. If anything really happens to me, he’ll know immediately.”
Feng Qin was stunned.
Yes, how could she have forgotten about that?
The two people in front of them were not alone. They had backing.
She felt relieved at the thought.
Perhaps, she was just worrying for nothing. Perhaps, Third Uncle had really invited them over to apologize for his negligence over the past few days?
Although the possibility was not high with Third Uncle’s personality, it could be that he wanted to get close to Master Nine by currying favor with Jinyu.
“Alright, but no matter what, you have to be careful.”
“Yes, I’m tired from playing outside for the entire day. I’ll go upstairs to wash up and rest early. I’m afraid someone will really come here to send things tomorrow,” Xi Fengling teased.
“We probably won’t be able to leave tomorrow either,” Yan Jinyu replied.
“W-why would you think that? What outsider? You and Aunt are part of the Feng Family. You’re my family! If a servant bullies you, you should have said it earlier and not always endure it.” Feng Xu’s expression was very ugly and he was furious.
“But they were hired by Grandmother. Surely, Grandmother wouldn’t send them to take care of my mother knowing their characters?”
“Since it’s Grandmother’s intentions, how can we let her down?”
Feng Xu moved his lips, but he didn’t say anything in the end.
What should he say? That the grandmother Feng Qin was talking about might really send two servants who would bully their mistress to take care of her aunt?
He didn’t know if it was because he was angry or because he blamed himself for his negligence. After all, Feng Xu felt very uncomfortable now.
“I’ll settle this matter. I’ll also get the butler to replace those two people. If such a thing happens again in the future, Qin’er, don’t hold it in anymore,” Feng Lun said.
Feng Qin nodded hurriedly. “I understand. Thank you, Third Uncle.”
Feng Lun looked at her with a dark gaze. She had indeed become bolder. She actually dared to find someone to stand up for her!
A disobedient person had to be taught a lesson.
After settling the two real troubles in front of him, he would then deal with this traitor!
“I’ve embarrassed myself in front of Eldest Miss Yan and Miss Xi.”
“It’s indeed embarrassing,” Xi Fengling said. “The Feng Family is an influential family after all. Although the Feng Family is no longer as strong as before, it’s still an influential family with hundreds of years of history. Yet, you had such unruly servants.”
“She snatched away the greeting gift that I gave Auntie in front of us and said that she wanted to hand it to the Old Madam for safekeeping. She looked like she couldn’t wait to take credit for it. It’s obvious that she has done this a lot in the past.” She wasn’t going to let Feng Lun skip over it!
She had roughly guessed what Beauty Yu wanted to do.
Since they wanted to make things clear, they naturally had to tear open the old witch’s mask. Otherwise, others would say that they were ingrates when they really made a fuss.
It was not worth it.
Feng Lun’s gaze turned colder and darker. He was beginning to regret coming over so rashly.
He still couldn’t tell what they were trying to do.
They were all cold-blooded and heartless people, so they should not interfere in other people’s business. Furthermore, they did not seem to have a deep relationship with Feng Qin. At least, their relationship was not deep enough for them to bother about other people’s family matters when they still had a formidable enemy to deal with.
“There might be a misunderstanding in this matter. I know my mother very well. She’s the matriarch of the Feng Family. What does she lack? Why would she covet something from a junior?”
“Perhaps I misunderstood.”
“But you can’t blame me for that. After all, Old Madam Feng did arrange those two servants for Auntie. Beauty Yu and I are still considered rational. If anyone else saw them bullying Auntie, they would probably think that it was Old Madam Feng who instructed them.”
Yan Jinyu spoke at the right time, “If I had known that your reaction would be so big, I wouldn’t have said anything.”
“But I really don’t feel good if I don’t say it.”
“It’s fine if they bully Fengqin and Auntie, but they actually said that we rely on our bodies to make a living. It’s really unpleasant to hear.”
“It’s fine since only I hear it. If Brother Nine hears it, he’ll probably be even angrier.”
“Since Third Mr. Feng has even heard of my name, I’m sure you’ve heard about Brother Nine’s deeds, right? Speaking of which, although Brother Nine treats me very well, the rumors outside about his ruthless methods are really not exaggerated.”
“Previously, the eldest daughter of the Qiu Family came to find trouble with me in the capital. In the end, the Qiu Family completely disappeared from the capital.”
Her boastful tone…
“However, for the sake of Feng Qin, I won’t tell Brother Nine. Third Mr. Feng, you don’t have to worry too much about the safety of the Feng Family.”
“Anyway, let’s forget about this. I believe Third Mr. Feng will settle it and arrange more suitable servants to take care of Auntie’s meals and living.”
“Of course.”
A hint of killing intent flashed past Feng Lun’s eyes.
It disappeared very quickly, but Yan Jinyu still discovered it.
He said, “It’s the Feng Family’s fault for not treating you well. Other than getting the butler to buy something for this courtyard and changing the two servants tomorrow, I would like to invite the two of you to my courtyard for a meal to apologize. I wonder when the two of you will be free?”
“The chef in my courtyard was poached. His ancestors were imperial chefs and his dishes were top-notch. I don’t have any other intentions. I just want to invite the two of you to try some dishes as an apology.”
“The descendant of the imperial chef…”
Yan Jinyu narrowed her eyes and smiled. “I like to eat it the most. I’m looking forward to it.”
They had been either playing or eating outside for the past few days. Feng Lun also thought that she liked it.
“But I heard from Feng Qin that no one is allowed to enter Third Mr. Feng’s courtyard easily. Even Old Madam Feng can’t enter your courtyard casually. Is it appropriate for us to go to your courtyard to eat?”
“Nothing’s inappropriate.”
“Actually, I don’t have so many rules. It’s just that I like peace and don’t like to be disturbed. Over time, everyone thought that my courtyard couldn’t be stepped into easily. Actually, if someone really went over, I wouldn’t have blocked them outside.”
Feng Qin’s lips twitched.
That was more like lying to an outsider. She had lived in the Feng Family for more than 10 years, so how could she not know?
Couldn’t he just treat to a meal and apologize somewhere else? Why did they have to go to his courtyard that even his biological mother couldn’t easily step into?
It was too strange.
She had a feeling that he had ulterior motives.
“In that case, since Third Mr. Feng is so kind as to invite me, let’s do it tomorrow afternoon.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for your arrival tomorrow afternoon.”
“I still have to stay at home for a few more days. I wonder if Third Uncle mind having me around? Speaking of which, I’ve only been to Third Uncle’s courtyard once when I was very young. After that, I’ve never been there again. I’ve almost forgotten what Third Uncle’s courtyard is like,” Feng Xu said.
Feng Lun knew very well that Feng Xu wasn’t someone who liked to join in the fun.
“Can I join you?” Feng Qin was still a little afraid of Feng Lun, but she still plucked up her courage and said, “Jinyu and Sister Fengling are my friends. There’s no reason for Third Uncle to treat them to a meal without my presence.”
Regardless of whether he had ulterior motives, she had to follow them to feel at ease.
Feng Lun sized up Feng Xu and Feng Qin before saying, “Then come together.”
“Since it’s settled, I won’t disturb you anymore.”
After saying that, he looked at Feng Xu, “Xu’er, do you want to leave together?”
Feng Xu nodded at them and left with Feng Lun.
Feng Xu didn’t say a word until they walked out of Feng Qin’s courtyard.
Feng Lun wasn’t a talkative person. He was feeling depressed and didn’t say anything.
He had come to probe Yan Jinyu and Xi Fengling, but he had suffered such a huge loss and completely let the other party have the upper hand.
If he had known earlier, he definitely wouldn’t have come rashly!
Fortunately, he did gain something. He had the final say in inviting her to his courtyard.
Feng Lun finally asked, “Xu’er, you weren’t home at this time in the past years. Why are you back?”
Feng Xu said directly, “I had two lectures at Cloud City University recently.”
“Then, Third Uncle, I’ll make a move first. I’ll have to trouble you to tell Grandmother about Aunt and Qin’er’s situation. If I tell her, Grandmother probably won’t take it to heart.”
Feng Lun stopped in her tracks and looked at him deeply before nodding. “Yes.”
***
In the living room after the men left.
Feng Qin looked at Xi Fengling, then at Yan Jinyu before saying hesitantly, “Jinyu, did you say those words just now… have any plans?”
Yan Jinyu chuckled. “You decided to cooperate with me before you know what I’m planning to do? Aren’t you afraid of losing out? I could leave whenever I like but you would still be stuck in the Feng Family.”
Feng Qin said, “I didn’t think so much.”
Yan Jinyu didn’t say anything else. She smiled at her and looked at Xi Fengling.
Xi Fengling received the signal and said, “We have our own plans for this. You don’t have to worry. You just have to remember that we’ll take you and Mom along with us on the day we leave the Feng Family.”
Feng Qin wanted to say that it would not be so easy to take them away.
In the end, she didn’t say anything.
She didn’t want to dampen her sister’s enthusiasm. Moreover, she really wanted to get rid of the Feng Family, and she didn’t want her sister to have a bad impression of her over such a small matter.
“Alright, I won’t ask further. If there’s anything I can help with, Sister, just tell me.”
“I don’t need any help, but there’s something I need you to do now.”
Feng Qin’s eyes lit up. “What is it? Sister, just say it!”
“Don’t go to Feng Lun’s courtyard tomorrow afternoon for lunch.”
“Why? Sister, Third Uncle is obviously up to no good. I was about to persuade you not to go, but you told me not to go first.”
“Beauty Yu and I definitely have to go. As for you, find an excuse not to go. We have our own plans. As long as we know that you’re not going and will be staying quietly in the courtyard with Mom, you will be helping us.”
Feng Qin frowned slightly.
Seeing that Yan Jinyu also didn’t say anything and agreed with Xi Fengling’s words, Feng Qin didn’t insist anymore.
“Alright, since Sister said that this is helping, I won’t go then.” She trusted them.
“But you have to be careful. Third Uncle definitely has ulterior motives. You can’t let your guard down! It’s best not to eat anything after going over there!”
When Xi Fengling heard that, she couldn’t help but laugh. “Who doesn’t eat when others treat them to a meal? Isn’t it even more suspicious?”
Feng Qin was suddenly deflated.
Yan Jinyu said, “Don’t worry. No matter what, he won’t dare to openly put drugs in the food. I have a backer. Even if he isn’t afraid of me, how can he not be afraid of the famous Master Nine? Brother Nine knows that I’m living in the Feng Family now. I’ll call him every day. If anything really happens to me, he’ll know immediately.”
Feng Qin was stunned.
Yes, how could she have forgotten about that?
The two people in front of them were not alone. They had backing.
She felt relieved at the thought.
Perhaps, she was just worrying for nothing. Perhaps, Third Uncle had really invited them over to apologize for his negligence over the past few days?
Although the possibility was not high with Third Uncle’s personality, it could be that he wanted to get close to Master Nine by currying favor with Jinyu.
“Alright, but no matter what, you have to be careful.”
“Yes, I’m tired from playing outside for the entire day. I’ll go upstairs to wash up and rest early. I’m afraid someone will really come here to send things tomorrow,” Xi Fengling teased.
“We probably won’t be able to leave tomorrow either,” Yan Jinyu replied.
