Chapter 286: Their Suspicion II
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“She went to Fengqing Court.”
Fengqing Court was a forbidden place of Fengyun Manor.
Everyone sank into silence and breathed shallowly as soon as Hong Yu finished her words.
“There are plenty of precious herbs and spirit herbs in Fengqing Court. Even the stones in the courtyard are Dark-Spirit Stones used for spiritual qi cohesion. They are extremely pricey. The water flowing in the courtyard was taken from the sacred lake in the Forest of Spirit Beasts and involved a great effort of many people in Fengyun Manor. The paintings on the wall were the valuable artworks of some renowned artists. Even the cups were…” a young man with iron bomb said. His voice was full of agitation and anger.
Before he could finish his words, a man stopped him.
“Stop talking. It doesn’t add value to the whole situation. It is true that the token that Tang Yu is holding belongs to the lady of Fengyun Manor and whoever holds the token would naturally be the young lady of Fengyun Manor. However, the token was meant for the Lady of Fengyun Manor’s daughter. How did Tang Yu get the token?” The man in green robe rubbed his temple as he said. Moreover, he could sense the faint aura and cultivation skills of the Lady of Fengyun Manor in Tang Yu.
Hence, Tang Yu was truly the apprentice of the lady of Fengyun Manor and no one doubted this. If Tang Yu killed her and took the token away, the lady of Fengyun Manor would definitely not pass down her cultivation skill to Tang Yu.
However, why would the lady of Fengyun Manor take such a haughty apprentice who had always been riding roughshod over anyone who stood in her way?
“Qing Yuan, since you were always tasked to go out of the manor, please also search for the lady of Fengyun Manor. I don’t believe that she is dead. After all, besides the elders in Fengyun Manor, only Hong Yu, you, and I have met Master Feng Yun before.” Feng Ying’s face darkened.
“Should we check on her family member? It is nothing, with our current strength. Perhaps…” Qing Yuan gritted his teeth as he asked.
“No! The lady of Fengyun Manor doesn’t want us to disturb her family member no matter what happens. As her identity is special, she doesn’t want to put her family member in trouble. We should never pass her portrait around.” Feng Ying shook his head resolutely.
It was a piece of cake for Fengyun Manor to look for someone. However, they needed a portrait to do so. Now that even the people in Fengyun Manor had never met the lady of Fengyun Manor, it was a great challenge for them to look for her.
There were a few times when they wanted to look for her with her portrait. But they had quickly bit back the urge to do so as the Lady of Fengyun Manor had mentioned that if the people out there knew what she looked like, her family member would be in trouble.
Hence, the few of them had been searching for her for ten years, but all the effort went down the drain.
Qing Yuan wanted to say something but seeing that no one had agreed with him, he could not help but bite back his words.
“Tang Yu is lying! I will never believe that she had taken Tang Yu as her apprentice!”
“Although Fifth Elder had proved that Tang Yu is associated with the Lady of Fengyun Manor, there are still a lot of questions left unresolved in his mind. Hence, he went to the forbidden place to discuss with the other elders,” Feng Ying’s eyes lit up as she said.
In fact, they did not fully trust Tang Yu. However, as they could not prove that Tang Yu was lying, they closed their eyes to her deeds. However, once they found the proof, they would not let her off so easily.
“Check Tang Yu’s identity and who has she been contacting all these years.”
Chapter 287: Their Suspicion III
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The members of the Fengyun clan had been checking on Tang Yu’s background ever since she came into Fengyun Manor, but none of them were successful.
It turned out that Tang Yu had never gotten onto anyone except the people in the Tang family. Moreover, Tang Yu was secretly apprenticed to the lady of Fengyun Manor. Hence, the Tang family was not aware of it.
Back then, the master of the Tang family—Tang Luo, brought a woman who had lost her memory back to the manor. As the Tang family was afraid that this woman might ruin the Tang family’s reputation, they had covered it up, even the servants in the Tang family had no idea that there was such a woman staying in the manor.
Moreover, Rong Yan had never left the mountain behind the manor. Hence, the people of Fengyun Manor could never find her.
However, Feng Ying did not give up checking on Tang Yu as he believed that he could ultimately find the lady of the Fengyun Manor.
“Hong Yu, it must be very hard for you.” Qing Yuan felt sympathy for Hong Yu.
“Don’t worry about me. Tang Yu wants me to serve her as she knows that the Lady of the Fengyun Manor was very good to me. The only thing that upset me is that Tang Yu had taken over Fengqing Court.” Hong Yu shook her head with a faint smile on her face.
Even if Tang Yu was truly the Lady of the Fengyun Manor’s apprentice, Fengqing Court was meant for the Lady of the Fengyun Manor’s daughter and she had put in a lot of effort in building Fengqing Court. She would take her daughter back once she had taken her revenge. Now that Tang Yu had settled down in Fengqing Court, when her daughter returned to the manor, Fengqing Court was no longer a brand new court.
“Well, we can’t do anything to her now. Just let it go.” Feng Ying sighed, as his heart ached.
After all, everyone in Fengyun Manor had poured their blood, sweat, and tears into Fengqing Court. Now that Tang Yu had simply taken it over. Naturally, their hearts were broken.
However, they simply could not do anything to Tang Yu. Hence, they could only focus on searching for the lady of Fengyun Manor.
After Feng Ruqing had signed the contract with the spirit beasts, she had bid all the spirit beasts goodbye and left the Forest of Spirit Beasts.
There were two petite maidens walking after Feng Ruqing. Suddenly, Feng Ruqing stopped in her tracks. The petite maiden behind her did not manage to stop in time and bumped into Feng Ruqing’s back.
Biting back the pain, Tang Yin rubbed her red nose and raised her head to look at the lady before her. Her eyes were flooded with tears.
“Why are you stalking me?” Feng Ruqing’s brows knitted together as she asked.
Pursing her lips together, Tang Yin knew that Feng Ruqing had a bad impression of her. Even though Feng Ruqing seemed unapproachable and cold, she was actually warm and caring. Otherwise, she would not have put herself in trouble by messing with the people from Fengyun Manor because of Tang Yin.
“I… I want to stay with you. Didn’t you agree that I just need to pay rent to do so?” Tang Yin lowered her head bashfully.
“I said that I will consider. After all, I am not sure of your background. If you are here to harm me…” Feng Ruqing raised her eyebrows.
Hearing this, Tang Yin panicked. She raised her anxious face that was covered with dirt.
“I won’t harm you.”
Feng Ruqing’s eyes scanned Tang Yin’s body from top to toe.
‘This little maiden is gullible and cannot even hide her own feelings. Even if she wants to harm me, she can never make it.’
“Let’s see how you can afford the rent. Let’s get back to the imperial city now.” Feng Ruqing headed toward the imperial city. As she had left the city for a few months, the emperor must be extremely worried about her. Hence, Feng Ruqing did not want to continue wasting time with Tang Yin.
Chapter 288: Their Suspicion IV
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In the palace of Liu Yun Kingdom.
Baohe Hall was full of dancing and music.
The dancer in red robes was dancing along with the music. Her movements flowed with a dazzling grace that took away the breath of every one of her audience.
Feng Tianyu was the only one sitting restlessly with his brows knitted together.
“Have you found Qing’er yet?” Feng Tianyu asked the eunuch who was standing next to him softly.
Feng Ruqing informed him via a letter that she would leave the city for a while and would be back very soon. However, two months had passed and Feng Ruqing had not returned. Feng Tianyu had tasked a few people to look for Feng Ruqing but all his efforts went down the drain.
‘Where did this little maiden go?’
“Your Majesty, don’t worry. The state preceptor has gone out to look for Her Highness. She is safe,” the eunuch answered respectfully.
Feng Tianyu merely sighed. Even though the state preceptor was searching for Feng Ruqing, as a father, he would naturally worry about his own daughter.
“Haha!”
A laugher sounded. Feng Tianyu quickly regained his focus.
“Your Majesty. I heard that Empress Nalan was valiant and heroic in bearing. Her daughter must not be inferior to her. It would be a great honor for me to meet Her Highness—Feng Ruqing. ”
“Your Highness Shen Yue, as you have always stayed in the Long Ao Kingdom, it is only natural that you know nothing about Feng Ruqing. Not only is she ugly, but she is also bratty and spoilt. She is such a jinx that her mother had died due to delivery complications. She is such an ill-bred shrew…” An envoy of Long Ao Kingdom said.
Bang!
Feng Tian Yu could no longer suppress his anger and slammed his fist on the table. His cold gaze swept passed the people in the hall and his mouth twisted in a contemptuous sneer.
“Your Majesty!” Eunuch Ling panicked.
As Feng Tianyu’s health was declining day by day, he had even taken the hawthorn berry to boost his health for this banquet with the officials from Long Ao Kingdom. With his current health condition, he could lose his life if angered.
Feng Tianyu raised his hand to stop Eunuch Ling as he squinted disdainfully at the envoy of the Long Ao Kingdom. His gaze was as cold as a sword, but his face was still calm and composed. His unruffled expression hid a storm brewing behind his eyes.
Bang!
This time, a wine cup slammed straight into the envoy’s forehead before Feng Tianyu could utter a word.
“Nalan Jing, what are you doing?” Prince Shen Yue slammed at the table as he got up. His stunned face was engulfed with rage.
This young master from the general manor had actually lain his hands on the officials from Long Ao Kingdom before Prince Shen Yue?
“Ah… I have almost forgotten that we have called off the marriage between you and Zi Yan. It is natural that you would lose your mind. Moreover, what the envoy said is right. The princess of Liu Yun Kingdom—Feng Ruqing, is nothing but a scumbag!” Shen Yue sneered disdainfully.
Previously, when Empress Nalan was still alive, Liu Yun Kingdom was the top of all four kingdoms. However, sixteen years since the passing of Empress Nalan, Liu Yun Kingdom was no longer as prosperous as it used to be.
Not only had Liu Yun Kingdom lost its foothold, Feng Tianyu did not even have a son to inherit the throne.
Although Feng Tianyu had two daughters, one of them was at the barracks while the other one was good for nothing!
“Even if Long Ao Kingdom did not call off the arranged marriage, I will never marry someone who condemns my cousin!”Nalan Jing’s face was indifferent but his gaze was icy cold.
“Haha! I really don’t understand. Her Highness Princess Rushuang is so beautiful, gentle, humble, smart, and talented. However, all of you are actually siding with a princess that is good for nothing? Are you too foolish or is Feng Ruqing too good at playing tricks?”
Chapter 289: The Narcissist—Prince Shen Yue I
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Noble Consort Rong was hiding behind the folding screen.
Seeing Shen Yu’s disdainful look, the corner of Noble Consort Rong’s lips curved into a sinister sneer.
‘Feng Ruqing, no matter how much His Majesty loves you, you are no match for Shuang’er in every aspect—physical appearance, disposition and strength. Everyone knows how amazing Shuang’er is and you will always live in her shadow.’
Liu Yuchen gulped down the cup of wine in his hands.
Shen Yue’s scornful words drifted through his ears and vanished in the air, but deep inside, his heart was rippling.
Feng Ruqing was such a master in playing tricks. Not only did she defeat Shuang Shuang, but even the people who had always been backing Feng Rushuang had also now turned to Feng Ruqing. Now that even Liu Yuchen could not get rid of her cold and nonchalant gaze that kept flashing through his mind.
If only Liu Yuchen was given a chance again, perhaps, he would not divorce her. He would make her his wife while Shuang Shuang his consort. However, Feng Ruqing was no longer in love with him.
“Feng Ruqing is my daughter and no one else can slander her. Since you are a guest from Long Ao Kingdom, you should know what a guest should and shouldn’t do. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being merciless.” Feng Tianyu got up slowly and stroked his imperial dragon robe as he said. His imperial dragon robe was fluttering back and forth despite the lack of wind in the room.
“If this is the case, let me be frank with you. I am here today for a politically-arranged marriage to bring both Long Ao and Liu Yun Kingdoms together. Even though it is only as an imperial concubine, it is beyond Feng Ruqing’s reach. Hence, please give me Princess Feng Rushuang instead.” Shen Yue laughed scornfully.
As soon as Shen Yue finished his words, the hall was abuzz with chatter.
The prince of the Long Ao Kingdom was actually here for a politically-arranged marriage in getting an imperial concubine for Long Ao Kingdom? The princess of Liu Yun Kingdom was only worth to be an imperial concubine?
Long Ao Kingdom had gone too far. Simply no one could bite back such humiliation.
Boom!
The table before Feng Tianyu disintegrated into pieces, scattering to the ground.
“My daughter is not meant for you. She is meant for the most preeminent man in the world. Don’t even think about an imperial concubine, even the title of an imperial consort is not good enough for her.” Feng Tianyu sneered as he glanced at Shen Yue.
Feng Tianyu did not mention Feng Rushuang. All he talked about was Feng Ruqing.
Noble Consort Rong clenched her fists tightly. Her face darkened a few shades, her eyes were full of resentment.
‘The most preeminent man of the world? In your dreams! Feng Ruqing is no match for Feng Rushuang. Who would actually fall for her?’
“Your Majesty, I know that you have lost your temper from embarrassment. After all, there are too many ladies who want to marry me. I am here today to marry Feng Rushuang and it has nothing to do with Feng Ruqing. She is not good enough for me. I am afraid that you are wasting your effort by forcing me to marry her.” Beaming with pride, Shen Yue flipped his hair.
Of all the four kingdoms, Long Ao Kingdom was the largest and most prosperous kingdom. There were a few people in the kingdom who had attained Spirit Warrior tier besides the emperor of Long Ao Kingdom.
Nevertheless, Shen Yue was truly something. He was the most talented person in Long Ao Kingdom as he had attained Immediate True Warrior tier at such a tender age.
Chapter 290: The Narcissist—Prince Shen Yue II
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Apart from the people in reclusive world, Shen Yue was unrivaled in the secular world. It was only natural that Feng Ruqing wanted to marry him. As the emperor loved Feng Ruqing so much, he would definitely fulfil Feng Ruqing’s dream.
However, little did Feng Tianyu know that Shen Yue had actually fallen for someone Feng Tianyu was not fond of—Feng Rushuang.
Hence, Feng Tianyu had put his foot in his mouth out of rage.
‘Pfft! The most preeminent man of the world? It’s total nonsense!’
As the reclusive world was not part of the secular world, Shen Yue was naturally the most preeminent man of the world.
Crack!
Nalan Jing tightened his grip on the wine cup. All of a sudden, the cup shattered and the debris dug into his palm, without him knowing it.
Nalan Jing quickly got up and moved swiftly toward Shen Yue. In a split second, Nalan Jing was standing before Shen Yue. His eyes were full of murderous intent.
Feng Tianyu did not stop Nalan Jing. It was true that Liu Yun Kingdom had unending strife both within and outside of the kingdom and Feng Tianyu was badly ill. However, no one could slander his daughter.
“Nalan Jing, who do you think you are to battle with me? I heard that Feng Ruqing had brought a lot of trouble to the General Manor. Am I right?” Shen Yue stretched his arm to block Nalan Jing’s fist as he sneered.
Hearing this, Nalan Jing’s body shook violently, his hands balled into fists.
Shen Yue was right. Indeed, Feng Ruqing had brought too much trouble to the General Manor. However, despite the fact that Feng Ruqing had changed, even if she was still as bratty as the old princess, Nalan Jing would not allow anyone to insult her as she was his only cousin. Both of them shared the same bloodline!
“I wonder how powerful the greatest talent of all the four kingdoms is.”
Boom!
An overwhelming aura was emitted from Nalan Jing. In a flash, a dense spiritual qi engulfed him. With a grave look, his icy cold gaze stared disdainfully at Shen Yue.
“Intermediate True Warrior tier?” Shen Yue’s face darkened a few shades.
Simply no one knew how Shen Yue had actually attained Intermediate True Warrior tier. Even if he had always been regarded as a talented person, he had actually made a breakthrough as he was on good terms with Zi Yan. Hence, he had the opportunity to cultivate for one year in the reclusive world’s sacred land.
How did Nalan Jing make such a breakthrough?
Most importantly, Nalan Jing was a few years younger than Shen Yue. If this was made known to the whole realm, Shen Yue would no longer be the most talented person of the four kingdoms.
Thinking of this, Shen Yue’s eyes were filled with murderous intent.
“You truly have put in a lot of effort in order to win back Zi Yan’s heart. It is a pity that Zi Yan is not meant for you. She deserves someone better.” Shen Yue sneered.
Half a year ago, Long Ao Kingdom had called off the marriage between Zi Yan and Nalan Jing. Back then, Nalan Jing had not even reached True Warrior tier. Now that he had actually attained Intermediate True Warrior tier in half a year’s time. He must be doing this to win back Zi Yan’s heart.
“I have to tell you this…” Shen Yue walked up to Nalan Jing.
“Do you know who is Zi Yan’s fiancé? He is the guardian of Fengyun Manor. He has actually been given fifty pieces of Grade-2 spirit herbs, ten pieces of Grade-3 spirit herbs, and two pieces of Grade-4 spirit herbs as the dowry. Can you actually afford that?” The corner of Shen Yue’s lips lifted.
Liu Yun Kingdom could not even afford a piece of Grade-3 spirit herb.
Naturally, Long Ao Kingdom could buy the Grade-2 and Grade-3 spirit herbs. However, Grade-4 spirit herbs were truly precious and even the whole royal family was not capable of getting them. After all, Grade-4 spirit herbs were only available in the reclusive world and could hardly be found in the secular world.
Originally, Shen Yue had thought that Nalan Jing would lose his mind after hearing Shen Yue’s words. However, Nalan Jing did not give a tinker’s damn for his words. His face was still calm and composed.