On this day, Feng Yunshu, Qing Zhu and the others got up early, packed their luggage and were ready to continue their journey.
Just then, Lady Xi showed up. She made Yan Yun tug at Feng Yunshu's sleeve to stop him. "Brother Yunxi, please stay and play for a few more days! I'm so bored here alone, and you haven't finished teaching me yet..."
"Yes, yes, Yunxi. You guys can stay and play for a few more days before leaving. It's been a long time since A Yun was this happy."
"Lady Xi, we actually have a mission on this trip. We really can't afford to delay any longer. We've had a very comfortable and happy stay in your mansion these days. Thank you for your hospitality!"
Feng Yunshu declined with a smile. Then he looked down at the little guy tugging at his sleeve. Seeing the look of reluctant longing in his eyes, Feng Yunshu's heart softened instantly. He reached out and ruffled Yan Yun's little head.
"A Yun, a real man doesn't cry easily! As the saying goes, 'Fate brings people together from afar'. If A Yun and I are really fated, we'll surely meet again. Don't be sad, A Yun."
"Yunxi, since you have a mission, I won't force you any more. But at least have a meal before you go. Consider it a farewell dinner for you guys."
At Lady Xi's insistence, Feng Yunshu and the others nodded and agreed. They decided to have this farewell meal before leaving.
However, at the dinner table, Lady Xi called Bai Zhixi over to sit with them. Halfway through the meal, Lady Xi suddenly said, "Zhixi, you're already a grown - up girl who has passed the coming - of - age ceremony, right?"
Bai Zhixi was a bit stunned. She looked at Lady Xi and nodded. "Auntie, why do you suddenly bring this up..."
Lady Xi sighed and then turned to look at Feng Yunshu. "Yunxi, are you already engaged?"
Feng Yunshu was also stunned. Not only her, but Qing Zhu, Ziyuan and little Ling, who was happily gnawing on a chicken leg beside them, were all instantly stunned.
"Why does Lady Xi suddenly ask about this?"
At this moment, Feng Yunshu still didn't realize what Lady Xi was up to, until—
"Yunxi, Zhixi has grown up under my watch. She's like half my daughter. She's not young anymore and it's time for her to find a good family to marry into. I think you're a man of good character, affectionate and kind - hearted, with a good personality. I just wonder if you're engaged. If not, you can consider Zhixi."
"Huh?!"
"What?!"
This time, Feng Yunshu and Bai Zhixi showed an unusual默契. They both turned their heads and looked at Lady Xi in shock. It seemed as if they both suspected there was something wrong with their ears.
Moreover, when little Ling heard this, her hand trembled and the chicken leg "thumped" to the ground.
"What, your reactions mean... you're not willing?" Lady Xi looked at Feng Yunshu and Bai Zhixi in confusion and innocence.
"Zhixi, I've seen that you've been getting along well with Yunxi these days. If it were someone else, I might not be so confident, but if it's Yunxi, I'm quite at ease."
Bai Zhixi quickly shook her head. "Auntie, no... have you misunderstood something? I, I have no such feelings for Young Master Yunxi!"
"Zhixi, auntie knows. You're a girl and naturally shy. Even if you have feelings, you'll say you don't..." As she said this, Lady Xi turned to look at Feng Yunshu.
"Yunxi, this is the time for you young men to be more proactive. Auntie has been through this. After observing these days, I found that you secretly pay attention to Zhixi. Since you like her, just say it boldly and let auntie be a matchmaker for once, hehe..."
What secretly paying attention, what saying it boldly if you like someone! Feng Yunshu felt like she was going crazy!
She wasn't paying attention to Bai Zhixi at all. She was just sizing her up secretly. She never expected that Lady Xi would misinterpret it like this. Oh, heavens! What's wrong with this world?!
"Pfft..."
Even Qing Zhu, who was always calm, able to keep his composure and had a very high laugh threshold, couldn't help laughing at this moment. It was obvious that he had tried very hard to hold back his laughter, but he still failed.
If she could use her spiritual power at this moment, Feng Yunshu thought she would surely turn herself into an ostrich and bury her head in the ground to hide.
"Lady Xi, this is a huge misunderstanding. I have no such feelings for Miss Zhixi. Moreover, I already have someone I love."
"You already have someone you love? So, Yunxi, you're already engaged, right?"
Feng Yunshu quickly nodded. "Yes. It's all my fault. I should have said it earlier, which led to your misunderstanding, Lady Xi."
After hearing this, Lady Xi really looked a bit disappointed. "If that's the case, then this matter... it's really me being over - assertive and making a big oolong. I wonder which girl is so lucky to meet a good young man like you, Yunxi."
Feng Yunshu couldn't help thinking. If Lady Xi knew her real identity, would she exclaim that her son had good taste?
Goodness, this big oolong. Feng Yunshu felt that she couldn't look at Bai Zhixi directly anymore. She was afraid that if she looked at her one more time, Lady Xi would misinterpret her meaning again.
So, after this oolong, Feng Yunshu and the others hurriedly left this place.
On the way to Stone City, Qing Zhu and little Ling couldn't help complaining.
"Yunshu, I didn't expect your romantic luck to be so strong! You were liked even when you were in your female appearance, and now even as an ordinary man, you're still being liked. It seems your charm is really strong! Everyone loves you, and even flowers bloom for you!"
Feng Yunshu could tell the joking tone in Qing Zhu's words. She gave him a glare. "Qing Zhu, why are you teasing me too! Haven't I suffered enough?"
"Master, master, what kind of a story is this? Your mother - in - law is trying to match you with your rival in love. Oh my god, it's so bloody! I've never read such a thrilling storybook. I feel like other storybooks will seem boring from now on..."
Feng Yunshu gritted her teeth. She flicked little Ling's head three times. "You little Ling, you've been led astray by Qing Zhu. Both of you are teasing me. Wuwuwu... I'm so miserable!"
The group was both laughing and crying along the way, but Feng Yunshu didn't know that not long after she left, a familiar figure came to the prince's mansion.
"Concubine Xi, my master sent Yan Qi to inquire about your situation. My master has already ordered those bandits to be dealt with cleanly."
Concubine Xi glanced at Yan Qi. There was a bit of dissatisfaction in the corner of her eyes. "He sent you. Why didn't he come himself? It seems I, this mother - concubine, may have long lost my place in his heart, hehe."
Concubine Xi pulled up the corner of her lips, showing a complex and bitter smile.
"Concubine Xi, His Highness was very worried when he heard that you were in trouble. He immediately sent someone to deal with it. It's not that he didn't want to come, but he's currently entangled in affairs and can't get away for the time being."
"Can't get away..."
Concubine Xi didn't say anything else. She got up and was about to go back to her room. "You can go back. Tell him that this concubine is fine and doesn't need his concern."
"Your Highness..."
Looking at Concubine Xi's departing back, Yan Qi was already anxious about how to report to Helan Yanting. How long were His Highness and the concubine going to be in a cold war? Sigh.
...
On the other side.
"By the way, Qing Zhu, when I took A Yun out to play before, I tried to get some information about the prince."
Qing Zhu nodded. "Hmm, did you get any results?"
Feng Yunshu frowned, looking a bit solemn. "According to what A Yun said, he heard others mention that the prince had an accident when he was twelve years old and almost lost his life..."