Lanting - Kapitel 199
"You cannot enter without the master's order."
"Get out of my way." Feng Piaoxiang punched the soldier who was blocking her way away. "Damn it, anyone who dares to block me, I'll kill them."
"Who are you trying to kill?" Kang Boying slammed down his teacup.
In an instant, Feng Piaoxiang transformed from a fierce tiger into a giant worm, kneeling on the ground and wailing, "Master, kill Qing Jianyue to avenge me!" She raised her bald right arm, "My right hand. Master, look at me, I'm now a cripple."
Lying prone on the ground, Feng Piaoxiang wept uncontrollably.
Kang Boying snorted angrily, "You still have the nerve to say that you disobeyed my orders and acted on your own? I haven't even punished you yet!"
Li Ying abruptly rose from his seat and said passionately, "Master Kang, I must say a few words of justice. Although Piaoxiang acted without authorization, she was captured because she was eager to make a contribution, which is understandable. What's hateful is that Lu Qingcheng is so cunning. Knowing that a swordsman's right hand is his lifeblood, he still cut off Piaoxiang's hand, showing no regard for Fengyue Manor and Tianlong Fortress. Master Kang, Piaoxiang is right. Killing Qing Jianyue will not only avenge Piaoxiang, but also boost morale, help destroy Lu Family Fortress, and avenge Madam Long."
Feng Piaoxiang's eyes were filled with malice as she screamed, "Master, for the sake of our sworn brotherhood, kill Qing Jianyue and avenge my brother!"
Kang Boying looked at them and suddenly burst into laughter. Feng Piaoxiang looked up with her tear-streaked face, and Li Ying blinked her eyes, which seemed to say "I'm so confused." Both of them looked dumbfounded.
Feng Piaoxiang looked dumbfounded, but Guo Gang and his wife were not. They glared at him fiercely, cursing him as a scoundrel in their hearts. Ling Lei and Guan Shanyue frowned, each with heavy thoughts on their minds.
Luo Buqun slowly said, "Master Kang, Young Master Long, I have a plan, but I don't know if it will be useful. There is something you may not know. When Lu Qingcheng learned that we were going to attack Lu Family Fort, he was so frightened that he could hardly walk. His men were all distraught and at a loss. However, it was because of Qing Jianyue's encouragement that Lu Qingcheng developed the determination to fight to the end."
Kang Boying, Long Fengming, and Long Fengxiang finally started to look at him properly.
Luo Buqun continued, "Lu Qingcheng not only dotes on Qing Jianyue to the extreme, but also listens to her every word. If we want to win, Qing Jianyue is a key figure. As long as we use him to coerce Lu Qingcheng, Lu Qingcheng will not dare to disobey."
Long Fengxiang chuckled and said, "What if Lu Qingcheng refuses to surrender even if it means death?"
Luo Buqun revealed an ugly smile, "Not difficult! Cut off Qing Jianyue's hand and give it to Lu Qingcheng. I guarantee that even if Lu Qingcheng doesn't hand over Lu Family Fortress, the morale of the Lu Family Fortress will be thrown into chaos."
Li Ying observed carefully. She saw that Kang Boying's eyes were full of disgust, Long Fengming was expressionless, and Long Fengxiang yawned widely, then took out a unique and exquisite box from his sleeve pocket, opened the lid, and teased the cricket king inside.
Zhao Wuyang clapped his hands repeatedly in agreement, "Great plan! Indeed a great plan!"
Luo Buqun, however, continued to urge them on, "Qing Jianyue is extremely clever. He not only knows how to bewitch people, but also how to win them over. From Lu Qingcheng to the servants and slaves, he can use his hypocritical facade to make them obedient and willing to go through fire and water for him. Just imagine, if his hand were cut off and presented to Lu Qingcheng, what would Lu Qingcheng do? She would go mad on the spot and seek revenge for Qing Jianyue without regard for the consequences. At that time, the morale of the Lu Family Fortress would be thrown into chaos. With just a little trick, we can wipe them out and leave them with no place to be buried."
Feng Piaoxiang exclaimed with joy, "Master, Luo Buqun's plan will surely allow us to destroy Lu Family Fortress and avenge the First Madam. I'll use Qing Jianyue's hand to compensate for my hand."
With a loud bang, Kang Boying slammed the teacup in his hand onto the table, splashing tea everywhere. Luo Buqun shivered. Zhao Wuyang was startled. Feng Piaoxiang opened her mouth wide, but no sound came out.
Long Fengxiang accepted the box, a smug look on his face as he watched a show.
"Listen up, all of you! Young Master Jianyue is a distinguished guest invited by me, Long Fengming. Anyone who dares to harm him is going against me, Long Fengming." The innocence and childlike innocence on Long Fengming's face vanished completely, replaced by a demonic aura that silenced everyone in the hall.
Luo Buqun looked as if he had been swept away by the tail end of a typhoon, his face ashen. Li Ying and Zhao Wuyang's eyes flashed wildly, while Feng Piaoxiang seemed somewhat incredulous.
Long Fengming shouted, "Di Wei!"
"Your subordinate is here." Di Wei stepped forward three large steps and bowed.
"From this day forward, you will personally protect Young Master Jian Yue. You must serve him as you would me, and be prepared to sacrifice your life for him in times of danger. Di Wei, can you do that?"
Long Fengming stood up and slowly walked to Feng Piaoxiang. His sinister and terrifying face sent chills down Feng Piaoxiang's spine. Everyone knew that Long Fengming never lost his temper; everyone also knew that if Long Fengming did lose his temper, it was a sign that he was about to kill. No one he wanted to kill could escape alive.
Diwei shouted, "Your subordinate obeys!"
“Very good. Now, send someone to Fengcheng to invite two more master chefs. Two of the best chefs. Young Master Jianyue is particularly fond of food, and since he is my honored guest, I cannot neglect him. In addition, prepare all his necessities according to my standards; whatever is good, bring it. Also, I heard that Young Master Jianyue is fond of bird's nest, and cannot eat less than one serving of rock sugar bird's nest every day. Have someone go to the city to purchase the best bird's nest.” Long Fengming pointed at him, a captivating smile blooming on his face. “Did you hear that, Diwei?”
Deewell said solemnly, "I heard everything."
Long Fengming glanced coldly at Li Ying, Luo Buqun, and Zhao Wuyang, and said, "Di Wei, you are my most outstanding and most capable bodyguard. You are always steady and cautious in your work. I trust you the most. If anyone tries to harm Young Master Jianyue, no matter who it is, you don't need to report it. Just kill him with one sword."
"Thank you for your praise, young master." Di Wei was moved to tears and said in an excited tone, "I will protect Qing Jianyue as I would protect you, young master, and I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Long Fengming raised his hand and said, "Alright, alright. Get up."
Diwei stood up, took a few steps back, bowed again, and strode out of the hall.
Putting everything else aside, just take Luo Buqun for example. He felt a chill run down his spine from Long Fengming's gaze, and his face turned completely bloodless.
Feng Piaoxiang cried out, "Young Master, why did you order Di Wei to serve Qing Jianyue as you would yourself? What do you mean by this? What about our brothers?"
Long Fengming sat down, and this time Kang Boying stood up.
He stared coldly at Feng Piaoxiang and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Jianyue not only had a debt of gratitude to my master, but also helped me and my wife. A drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude. Feng Piaoxiang, you ask me where I am going to put my brother, then let me ask you, when you assassinated Young Master Jianyue, did you ever think about where I am going to put him?"
Feng Piaoxiang was pale and couldn't say a word.
Li Ying said, "Master Kang, how can you forget the greater good because of Qing Jianyue's petty favors? I believe that's just womanly compassion. A true man must be ruthless to achieve great things. Kill Qing Jianyue and destroy Lu Family Fortress. Otherwise, how will you explain this to your master?"
A cold glint flashed in Kang Boying's eyes. "Guo Gang, obey my command."
Guo Gang immediately stood up and said, "Your subordinate is here."
Kang Boying said, "Feng Piaoxiang has colluded with foreign enemies and betrayed the manor lord. He should be executed according to the law. However, considering that he once risked his life for me, he can be spared the death penalty. Let's lock him up in the dungeon and keep him under strict guard. We will deal with him later."
"What? I'm colluding with foreign enemies? When did I collude with foreign enemies? Where's the evidence?" Feng Piaoxiang felt as if she had been hit hard on the head with a stick; she simply couldn't believe it.
Guo Gang shouted, "Guards, lock Feng Piaoxiang in the dungeon and guard her closely. No one is allowed to approach her without the master's order."
Guo Gang's wife, Shang Wanxia, sighed softly.
The soldiers from Fengyue Manor rushed in and grabbed Feng Piaoxiang.
Feng Piaoxiang screamed, "Master, it's slander! It's all slander! I didn't betray you! I didn't betray you!"
"Drag him out."
Guo Gang roared, and the warriors of Fengyue Manor dragged Feng Piaoxiang away. Then look at Li Ying, Luo Buqun, and Zhao Wuyang—they were all covered in dust.