"Su Mu, tell me. What's your feeling towards my elder sister? You always keep it bottled up. One day, when my elder sister gets married, won't you be left all alone?" Feng Zhan was kind - hearted enough and directly pointed out Su Mu's feelings for Feng Lingtong.
Although Feng Lingtong was a woman, she had seen a lot of ups and downs over the years. Even though she was Feng Zhan's elder sister, she just couldn't control his mouth.
"A Zhan, stop talking so much. No one will mistake you for a mute."
After scolding Feng Zhan, Feng Lingtong turned to Su Mu and said,
"A Zhan is just like this. Don't take it to heart."
"Elder sister, that's not fair. I see that you seem to have a good impression of Su Mu. I just thought about whether there's a possibility for you two. I'm doing this for your lifelong happiness!"
While saying this, Feng Zhan was actually thinking, "Can't I turn the tables on you just because you always tease me about Xiao Jiu?"
"A Zhan, if you keep talking, I'll ask the imperial kitchen to cut off your food tonight."
"Elder sister, you can't play like this!"
"Then just shut your mouth properly."
Feng Zhan was deflated.
Feng Lingtong said, "Su Mu, we're discussing Bu Ran and Ning Ning's matter here. You've read a lot of ancient books and poems. I wonder if you're good at choosing an auspicious day?"
Su Mu pondered for a while and said seriously, "I don't have much experience in this regard. But there's a military advisor in the Jun family. He's very good at this."
"Do you mean Dong Fang?"
Hearing the name Dong Fang, Zhao Shuning immediately raised her head.
Feng Lingtong and Su Mu didn't notice Zhao Shuning's gaze.
Su Mu continued on his own, "Dong Fang is the military advisor of the Jun family and also of Qingyun Kingdom. Most of the time, he's the one observing the celestial phenomena. He should be good at choosing an auspicious day."
"I've also heard that the Dong Fang clan is really good at observing celestial phenomena and divination. But if I remember correctly, most of the Dong Fang clan should be in Dongzhou, right?"
Feng Lingtong spoke slowly and logically.
"Yes. The man in the Jun family is called Dong Fang Yuxi. Most of his ancestors and clan members lived in Dongzhou. But many years ago, Qingyun Kingdom and Dongzhou started to have trade and got closer. The Dong Fang family was so powerful that they controlled the trade flow. To maintain the friendly relationship between the two countries, they sent a collateral branch to settle in the capital of our Qingyun Kingdom."
"In that case, why doesn't Dong Fang Yuxi have his own mansion but depends on the Jun family?"
Su Mu's expression became a bit unnatural.
Zhao Shuning knew the reason.
Because of Dong Fang Yuxi, his family was destroyed back then. Although Su Mu wasn't the main culprit, he was still an accomplice.
It was all unintentional on Su Mu's part.
Finally, the Su family also paid the price. But the collateral branch of the Dong Fang clan that had moved from Dongzhou to Qingyun Kingdom was almost completely wiped out in Qingyun Kingdom.
Even Dong Fang Yuxi was rescued by Zhao Shuning at the last moment when he was on the verge of death.
"This... I don't know how to report this to the Holy Maiden."
Feng Lingtong didn't really want to dig into Dong Fang Yuxi's background.
She just mentioned it because of her younger brother's wedding and hoped to find a reliable and professional person to choose an auspicious day.
After all, this matter couldn't be taken lightly.
"I was just asking casually. In that case, Su Mu, issue an order to invite Dong Fang Yuxi into the palace. Tell him we have something to ask him."
"This—"
Su Mu frowned, looking a bit embarrassed.
Zhao Shuning knew that as the king of the country, Su Mu could decide on all matters big and small in Qingyun Kingdom. But he always felt extremely guilty towards Dong Fang.
However, this was only one of the reasons.
"Dong Fang is always on the move. It won't be easy to get him into the palace." Zhao Shuning spoke up to relieve Su Mu's embarrassment.
Feng Lingtong smiled, "Xiao Ningning, do you know Dong Fang Yuxi?"
"Yes, I do. Elder sister, Dong Fang Yuxi has a rather strange temper. He probably doesn't have much fondness for the powerful in the court. For example, elder sister, how many times have you seen Dong Fang in Qingyun Kingdom over the years?"
Feng Lingtong smiled sweetly, "Xiao Ningning's analysis makes a lot of sense. I didn't even think of this." She had been in Qingyun Kingdom for decades, but had only heard of this extraordinary person Dong Fang Yuxi and had never seen him in Qingyun Kingdom.
"Su Mu, do you have any ideas?"
"Elder sister. How could the king know so much in detail? I'm still somewhat acquainted with Dong Fang Yuxi. Let me discuss this matter with him." It had been a long time since she last saw Dong Fang.
She wondered if Dong Fang would still recognize her with her new face.
"That would be great." Su Mu let out a sigh of relief.
When facing Dong Fang Yuxi, he always felt as if there was a heavy mountain on his back, preventing him from moving forward even a little bit.
Those memories were unbearable and painful. It wasn't good for anyone to recall them again.
After deciding this matter, everyone dispersed.
Feng Lingtong wanted to go back to her palace to handle important matters, but Su Mu didn't seem to be leaving.
Moreover, his face was slightly flushed at the moment.
He still had his hands behind his back.
His feet were pacing on the ground without rhythm.
"Su Mu, aren't you leaving? Or do you have something to tell me?"
Feng Lingtong's voice sounded.
Su Mu panicked.
Yan Ruyu said, "Elder sister, the matters in the palace aren't that urgent. Su Mu probably has something to say to you. You two should have a good talk. Ning'er has been too exhausted these days. I'll take her back to the house to rest first. Don't call me for dinner. I'll go to the imperial kitchen myself to make some of Ning'er's favorite food."
"Okay."
Yan Ruyu took Zhao Shuning's hand and walked towards the tallest pavilion.
Seeing the pavilion, Zhao Shuning suddenly asked,
"Bu Ran, what's the current situation of Qianji Sha? Do you know?"
While comforting Zhao Shuning to rest, Yan Ruyu said, "Qianji Sha gradually faded into the background five hundred years ago. Over the years, although there's no specific news about them, the legends about Qianji Sha have always been around."
Zhao Shuning turned over and sat up suddenly.
"Have you ever met my grandfather?"
"Ye Feng?"
Zhao Shuning nodded.
Of course it was Ye Feng. That old fool from the Lin family didn't deserve the title of "grandfather".
Yan Ruyu nodded.
Zhao Shuning was overjoyed.
He said, "Back then, because of your background, I specifically investigated it. There's also a secret about Ye Xingchen. Maybe, Ning'er, you don't know these inside stories yet."
"What is it?"