I Conquer the World For My Duke - C40
“I originally thought that Young Master Chu was at least a righteous man and that it was just a beauty trying to deceive me, but now, it seems that I have truly misunderstood you.”
Bai Zheng’s voice came out slowly. Just as Chu Feng wanted to say something, he suddenly felt his waist go numb, his entire body turn stiff. Then, there was a sharp pain on his neck, causing him to fall down.
“If the Marquis doesn’t come soon, Bai Zheng will really be captured by this guy.” Bai Zheng smiled slightly.
A man in a green robe walked out from behind the tree. He gently smiled, “It’s this marquis who came late and alarmed Miss Bai.”
Seeing Feng Linyuan’s abnormally pale face, Bai Zheng thought back to the words that she had blurted out just now and said apologetically: “Master Hou should stay in the Warm Pavilion to recuperate properly, you shouldn’t be so reckless just because of Bai Zheng.”
Feng Linyuan smiled lightly: “I am still able to do such small things. Is everything settled? ”
A black clothed man knelt on the ground and said respectfully: “Done. It’s just that on Young Master Chu’s side … ”
Feng Linyuan looked at Chu Feng who was lying on the ground, and only looked at him without saying a word.
Bai Zheng said indifferently, “Young Master Chu lost his fiancée, and was drinking and brooding over his grief. He actually stayed all night in these beautiful alleys and alleys, you have truly lost your virtue.”
The black-robed man was startled, he saw the light smile on Feng Linyuan’s lips and quickly lowered his head: “Yes!”
With that, he lifted Chu Feng and hid in the darkness.
Unknowingly, the carriage that had fallen to the side had already been lifted up by someone. Bai Zheng looked at the driver who was not lightly injured and said, “Master Hou, please treat this big brother of yours.”
Feng Linyuan nodded his head, “Miss Bai, do not worry. As he spoke, he gave a light cough.
Bai Zheng walked over, and her eyes revealed a look of worry: “This time of night is the coldest, Master Hou only has his coat on, I’m afraid his back is going to be cold. Why didn’t the Young Master Soong stop him and let the Marquis run out just like that? ”
Feng Linyuan smiled gently, but did not say a word.
There was also no need to tell Bai Zheng, she had already rushed over as soon as she received the news, it was just that his speed while sitting in the carriage was naturally slower than her own speed when flying over.
Feng Linyuan didn’t know whether his worry for Bai Zheng at this time was due to him knowing that he would definitely need her when he steals the Bone-penetrating Herb the next day, or it was out of the bottom of his heart, which made his heart palpitate a little when he heard about Bai Zheng’s accident.
“Now that the city gates have been locked, let this marquis send Miss Bai back to his residence.”
The Yongding City would close the city gate every day when it was young, leaving behind only the small door on the west side for the nobles who wished to return late every night to use. The daughter of a third stage vice minister who did not receive any rewards like Bai Zheng did not have the qualifications to enter and leave the west side small door after it had been opened.
However, if Marquis Dingyuan wanted to enter, the guards would naturally not dare to stop him.
Bai Zheng looked at Feng Linyuan and frowned. Ever since they met today, hadn’t this Marquis Dingyuan’s life been a bit too difficult?
As if he knew what she was thinking, Feng Linyuan said with a faint smile on his lips, “Tomorrow, I cannot leave your aid, Miss Bai, so tonight, you must return to the manor safely.”
Seeing Feng Linyuan’s gentle but firm eyes, Bai Zheng suddenly understood.
Since Chu Feng came to rob her, he must have arranged something for her in the city. If Soong Family arranged for escorts to not only have chariots, but also strong guards, Chu Feng could not guarantee that he would be able to kidnap her.
But as long as they could block Bai Zheng from leaving the city gate, at this special moment, when everyone was staring at her, if she did not return for a night, then that would be enough to ruin her reputation.
Bai Zheng bit her lips, lowered her eyes in thought for a moment, then raised her head and said: “Then I will thank Master Hou for sending me off.”
Feng Linyuan had already walked to the side of the carriage: “Miss Bai, please.”
Bai Zheng did not hold back as she agilely got onto the carriage.
The horse carriage with Feng Linyuan suddenly became crowded. Bai Zheng was a little nervous as she sat inside, she did not know how to place her gaze, looking left and right, she raised the curtain on the window, and looked outside.
Feng Linyuan coughed a few times without leaving a trace, only then did Bai Zheng realize that because of the carriage’s curtain being lifted, the carriage that was not very warm before had been flooded by the cold wind, which made it seem even colder.
Bai Zheng hurriedly put down the curtain and said embarrassedly: “It’s my fault for being inconsiderate, Master Hou, please forgive me.”
Feng Linyuan’s gentle eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, and he suddenly said: “This Young Master Chu, your foresight is not very good.”
Bai Zheng raised her eyebrows, “Isn’t everyone thinking better of me now?”
Feng Linyuan thought about what happened tomorrow, the corners of his mouth raised, and his entire face became lively: “Miss Bai is not modest at all.”
Seeing Feng Linyuan’s smile, Bai Zheng was a little absent-minded. Although her face was pale, his pair of black eyes were clear and spirited. Under her straight nose was a pair of warm, smiling lips.
He had not met Feng Linyuan even after a few times. In Bai Zheng’s impression, this Marquis Dingyuan was always leisurely and gentle. Even when he was smiling, his tone was always light and indifferent. This was the first time that she had seen him smile so vividly and so … It was moving.
No wonder Soong Yiqing treated him so seriously …
“What is Miss Bai thinking?” Seeing her staring at him in a daze, Feng Linyuan asked.
Bai Zheng regained her senses and laughed awkwardly: “It’s nothing. I was just thinking… thinking about the purple capsule. ”
Feng Linyuan looked up: “Regarding the purple capsule, what do you think about it, Miss Bai?”
“The claws of Liufeng do not easily touch anything else, and they have been guarding you the entire time. I think, is it possible that the Purple Capsule was dropped on the road by someone, or at the Mansion of Dingyuan Marquis’s gate, or at the Soong Family’s gate? ”
Feng Linyuan was not surprised by these words. Instead, as if he had thought of it beforehand, he nodded and said, “Miss Bai is right. including the mansion itself, they’ve already carefully inspected it. ”
Bai Zheng asked: “Did you find anything?”
Feng Linyuan shook his head: “Not yet.”
Bai Zheng was about to continue speaking, but the carriage suddenly stopped. The carriage driver’s voice came from outside: “How bold, you dare to stop Dingyuan Marquis’s carriage, do you not want to live?”
Bai Zheng kept quiet and looked at the small carriage, her gaze locking onto the green cloak that Feng Linyuan was wearing. She moved behind Feng Linyuan without hesitation. As if by accident, Feng Linyuan tucked his outer clothes inside, covering Bai Zheng up completely.
Not to mention that a lone man and woman riding on a carriage together would have caused a lot of controversy, but Bai Zheng returning so late on the eve of the marriage selection made it easier for him to cause problems during the banquet tomorrow.
If it was any other time, Bai Zheng would not care about all this, but tomorrow she still had to steal the Bone-penetrating Herb s, and she had to ensure that the banquet would be a foolproof one. Therefore, it was better to not let anyone see her.
He heard the soldiers guarding the city say, “Dingyuan? Why would the Marquis ride such a small carriage? ”
As he spoke, he stepped forward and was about to lift the curtain of the carriage.
“If you find this marquis’s carriage too small, you can also give this marquis a larger one.”