Lanting

Kapitel 93

Zhang Sanlin's suggestion from next door immediately drew jeers from the crowd, whose words became increasingly vulgar and offensive. Soon, the two women's panting and moaning rose and fell, and at the height of their passion, the crowd cheered loudly. Meanwhile, Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Mao Ying, and Guo Guo looked increasingly embarrassed. If it were just the four of them, perhaps there wouldn't be a problem, but now that they were with their master, things were different.

Huang Chong could no longer tolerate it. "Damn it, they're really getting more and more outrageous."

Zhang Lang, Mao Ying, and Guo Guo jumped up. Qing Jian Yue glared at them and said, "What are you doing? Sit down." The three men angrily cried out, "Young Master!" Qing Jian Yue said, "Huang Chong, tell Manager Yu to change rooms."

Soon, Manager Yu was summoned in, looking troubled, and said, "How about this, I'll go and remind Master Luo."

"No need, let's go back to the fort."

Qing Jianyue stood up, her face pale, and left without a word. Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Guo Guo, and Mao Ying were so frightened that they grabbed their cloaks and things and hurriedly chased after her. Manager Yu did not try to stop them, but respectfully saw them downstairs. As he watched them ride away, a cunning smile crept onto his lips.

At dawn, they returned to the castle. The little sparrow and the little crow were already waiting at the garden gate, smiling broadly to welcome his return. Qing Jianyue returned to the courtyard, and the little crow opened the carved door. Just as Qing Jianyue was about to enter the room, the little sparrow stopped him. Qing Jianyue looked at her strangely, and the little sparrow pouted. Qing Jianyue turned around and saw Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Mao Ying, and Guo Guo lined up, glaring angrily at him.

Kiyomi Tsuki smiled and said, "Aren't you tired? Go back and rest. Let the little crow cook some food. We'll just have something to eat tonight."

Huang Chong said, "Young master, why do you let Luo Yuting run rampant? If word gets out that he's making a scene like this, the reputation of our fortress will be ruined."

Qing Jianyue sighed, "Manager Yu wanted to use me to get rid of Luo Yuting. Wasn't it obvious to you all?"

The four men were taken aback. Huang Chong then said, "But we can't let Luo Yuting continue to act so recklessly, can we?" Zhang Lang angrily said, "That's too much." Guo Guo shouted, "Extravagance is one thing, but to solicit prostitutes in public is another!" Mao Ying yelled, "We've completely lost face for Lu Family Fortress!"

“Have you considered that Luo Yuting has just made meritorious contributions and been promoted to deputy lord? He is now extremely arrogant. This arrogance has clouded his judgment, and coupled with his drunkenness, if I go to reprimand him, it will not only be useless, but he will also take advantage of my drunkenness to humiliate me.”

The four men shouted, "He dares! We'll kill him!"

Qing Jianyue laughed and said, "Yes, that's what I'm afraid of. Even if you can't kill him, you'll still fight him. If word gets out, the master of Lu Family Fort will lose face, the Grand Enforcer will lose face, Lin Feng will lose face, and your master will lose face even more."

Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Guo Guo, and Mao Ying looked back and forth, finally understanding what was going on.

"Alright, go back and rest." Qing Jianyue waved her hand. "Even if we don't intervene, someone else will. That Manager Yu isn't someone to be trifled with; he might have already sent someone to report to the Lord of the Fortress."

Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Guo Guo, and Mao Ying nodded repeatedly.

"Little sparrow, how is the fox?"

This is what Kiyomizuki cares about most.

"The fox is throwing a tantrum," the little sparrow laughed. "It's so angry that it won't even eat its favorite braised chicken since you didn't bring it with you."

Qing Jian Yue rushed into the room. The white fox had already heard his voice and crawled out from under the covers. As soon as Qing Jian Yue reached the warm bed, it immediately threw itself into his arms and cried like a baby. Qing Jian Yue hugged it, stroked its long, snow-white fur, and coaxed it with a smile, "Alright, don't be angry. I know I shouldn't have left you, but you shouldn't refuse to eat. If you do that, when will your injuries heal?"

The white fox continued to howl angrily.

Kiyoshi Tsuki chuckled and said, "I know, I know, I'll never abandon you again. Be good, stop making a fuss. Master's stomach is hungry, and yours is hungry too. Little sparrow, please get some food."

Zhang Zhichun's voice came from outside, "Young Master, the Lord of the Fortress requests your presence. A hot meal has been prepared in the main study, waiting for you to enjoy."

Qingjian Yue thought to himself, "They're really fast." He carried the white fox out of the room and saw that Huang Chong and the others hadn't left yet. Zhang Zhichun was waiting respectfully, and two soldiers were carrying lanterns behind them. Qingjian Yue smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhang. Little Sparrow, please prepare some good food for the fox and bring it to the study."

The little sparrow replied, "Yes."

Two soldiers led the way, accompanied by Zhang Zhichun. They left the small courtyard and entered the large study. Wang Jie opened the carved door, revealing a brightly lit study. On a large table sat a steaming soup and three dishes. Lu Qingcheng sat at the table, his face contorted with anger. To his left stood Cai Bo'an, and to his right stood Lin Feng. Lin Feng looked as if he had been beaten up, his face pale with shame, embarrassment, anger, and rage. He gritted his teeth, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Qing Jianyue entered, and Zhang Zhichun helped him remove his sable cloak. Qing Jianyue stroked the white fox in his arms and smiled, "Master, what's wrong? Who are you angry with?"

Lu Qingcheng angrily said, "Jianyue, why didn't you chop Luo Yuting up right there and then?"

Qing Jianyue glanced at Lin Feng, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and laughed, "The fortress lord is out of his mind. Luo Yuting was just drunk and behaved inappropriately while intoxicated. No matter how he is punished, it is not enough to kill him."

After he said that, Lu Qingcheng's expression softened a little. "Come and sit down. You haven't eaten yet. You must be starving."

Kiyomi Tsuki sat down where he pointed, placed the white fox on his lap, reached out and picked up a piece of meat from the plate to feed the white fox. The white fox was also very hungry, swallowed the meat in one gulp, and then sucked on its master's finger.

Lu Qingcheng tapped her fingers lightly on the table. "You may sit down as well."

"I'll go and kidnap him right now and bring him back to the Lord of the Fortress and Young Master Jian Yue to apologize." Perhaps he was too angry to think straight, Lin Feng roared and then, like a sudden gust of wind, swept out of the room.

"Lin Feng, you stop right there!" Cai Bo'an chased after him anxiously and angrily, but Lin Feng was like a tiger descending the mountain, already far away in the blink of an eye. Helpless, he had no choice but to return, cupping his hands and saying, "Fortress Master, please hand Luo Yuting over to your subordinates for disposal."

Lu Qingcheng sighed, "You can handle it as you see fit."

"Yes." Cai Bo'an left in a hurry.

The little sparrow brought in a plate of fragrant braised chicken, and Qingjian Yue put down the white fox, which wolfed it down. Qingjian Yue also picked up a bowl, picked up some food with chopsticks, and ate it with large mouthfuls of rice.

Lu Qingcheng removed the bones from the fish and put it into his bowl. "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke." He was right. Qing Jianyue swallowed too quickly and choked, pounding his chest. Lu Qingcheng hurriedly poured him a cup of tea and fed him. "Oh dear, if you choke to death while eating, people will laugh their heads off."

After catching his breath, Qing Jianyue picked up the bowl again. "If I choke to death, I can take a few people down with me, so it's not a complete loss." Before he finished speaking, he grabbed the fish that Lu Qingcheng had deboned and put in his bowl and stuffed it into his mouth.

Lu Qingcheng grabbed him and said, "Don't talk while eating. If you have to talk, wait until you're finished before you eat. Also, eat slowly. When are you going to change your rude manners? There are etiquette rules for eating too."

Qing Jianyue cried out in a pitiful voice, "Master, when did you turn into an old woman?" As he yelled, he picked up a large mouthful of food.

Lu Qingcheng said angrily, "Can't you be a little more civilized?"

"I'm starving!" Kiyomi Tsuki shouted, raising her voice. "Can being refined put food on the table?"

"You bastard, eat exactly what I tell you to eat. If you dare to yell at me again, I'll dock your entire salary for this month."

"Tyrant! Despotism! Resistance is justified."

"Someone, take these out and throw them to the dogs."

"No, I'm not full yet."

The white fox, having eaten its fill, politely licked its mouth, then swished its large, snow-white tail and went to find a place to sleep. To heal quickly, it needed plenty of rest. Those outside, hearing the heated argument inside, couldn't help but silently pray.

The next day at noon, Qingjian Yue received an excited report from Huang Chong. Last night, Lin Feng went into the city and brought back the completely drunk Luo Yuting. If it weren't for Cai Bo'an, Luo Yuting would have at least had his face swollen like a pig's head this morning, if not broken a couple of times. Luo Yuting was demoted three ranks, from deputy lord to a regular guard.