Transmigration: of Mysteries and Songs

Chapter 110: Tumultuous Times

"General, I have news." Covert Guard Two appeared in Situ's study. "This might help the Emperor make up his mind."

"Oh?" Situ raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like good news."

Two leaned in towards Situ and whispered into his ear. Situ remained emotionless as he listened intently to Two's report.

"Seems like I'll have to pay the Censor-in-chief a visit then." Situ narrowed his eyes. "Get Six back here; it's time we settle some of these matters once and for all. You can take a break after this is done; Quattor will be by my side."

"No way, General. Quattor is a slimy fellow; I don't feel safe with him near you." Two joked and rolled his eyes.

"Hey! Stop bad-mouthing me!" Quattor strolled into the room, frowning at Two, who merely laughed and shook his head.

"Has the royal decree been issued?" Situ looked at Quattor.

"Why, General! I'd thought that you'd be more interested to hear about Miss Feng! I've just met with Duo before coming over." Quattor laughed and winked at Situ.

"It should've been you in Duo's place right now if you weren't caught."

All the cheekiness left Quattor as he was reminded of his failure - being exposed by a young girl who knew not a pinch of martial arts. Quickly changing his topic, he answered Situ's first question. "The Emperor has ordered Chu Deming to be executed, ignoring the pleas of the Commandery Prince of Huaiyang. The governor of the Huaiyang Province is to resolve the conflict in the province as quickly as possible; this is to serve as a warning to the other provinces, for their Commandery Princes and their governors to work together." Quattor paused for a moment. "As for Miss Feng, the wounds on her hands are recovering slowly, but she is still running a high fever. She is too weak to leave the Feng residence."

"Fever? Why is her fever not going down?" Situ's eyes darkened.

"The physician said that her emotional stress has stopped her body from recovering quickly." Quattor kept his eyes down. "Duo could not find out the cause of her emotional stress."

"General, you seem very worried about Miss Feng. Why don't you pay her a visit yourself?" Two asked gingerly.

Situ rubbed his temples and shook his head. "The two of you can leave."

"Yes, General." The two Covert Guards left the study and exchanged a look. The General does look very troubled by his feelings.

Situ sat in the study, thoughts racing through his head. I can only imagine how angry she would be if she hears of my involvement in the rumours about her; how can I appear in front of her before she has recovered fully? That will only make her emotions fluctuate even more.

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Just as Situ had predicted, Feng Luodi blew into a rage when she heard of the rumours going about Chang'an. Her initial disbelief turned to anger as she flung the teacup in her hand onto the floor. Qi Jianqiu cowered from her friend as she turned to Jiang Moyin in the corner, who was calmly sipping his tea.

"If I knew she was going to get so worked up about it, I wouldn't have told her!"

Jiang Moyin refilled his cup calmly and brought it to his lips again. "Now that the entire city knows about it, it'll only be a matter of time before she finds out as well. It's better like that for her, coming from you."

"I guess." Qi Jianqiu nodded, glancing at Feng Luodi who was pacing about the room angrily, fury apparent in her eyes. "But why is she so angry? It was wrong of Situ to spread such news without her consent, but isn't the feeling mutual?"