Lanting - Kapitel 111
Qingfeng said again, "Let's have another drink."
He Yunya was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Alright. This cup is to wish Young Master Qingfeng all his wishes come true."
"I hope it's as you say." After finishing the second cup, Lü Ying refilled it. Qingfeng said, "Let's have another one."
"Ah?" He Yunya touched her burning cheeks and said slightly flushed, "Young Master Qingfeng, you wouldn't be trying to get me drunk, would you?"
Qingfeng chuckled and said, "I thought you could hold your liquor, but I didn't expect you to be so tipsy after just two drinks."
“When I’m at home, I can only drink a few cups of rice wine.” He Yunya blinked, her deep, dark eyes becoming watery as if they were a deep pool that could drown a person.
Qingfeng asked, "Miss He, where are you from?"
He Yunya smiled charmingly and said, "So Young Master Qingfeng wanted to get me drunk so he could get me to talk. Young Master Qingfeng has misunderstood. If I get drunk, I'll just want to sleep."
Qingfeng smiled and said, "So that's how it is. It seems I can't let Miss drink anymore. Then, let's have some food." As she spoke, she picked up some food and placed it in the white porcelain cup in front of He Yunya. "You were able to find out about Jia Jingfei, so you must have found out about my background as well?"
He Yunya picked up her chopsticks, glancing at him sideways with her beautiful eyes, "Did Young Master Qingfeng go to see Miss Liu Mei? Is she alright? I heard that since Miss Liu Mei was divorced, the maids and old women in Plum Garden have either run away or left, leaving her and a maid who is still somewhat conscientious to serve her."
Ignoring the veiled meaning in her words, Qingfeng said, "Can you tell me everything you know?"
He Yunya picked up a piece of food and brought it to her red lips, slowly savoring it. Then, she smiled and said, "Mmm, it's really delicious. Young Master Qingfeng's chef is indeed extraordinary; even ordinary cabbage can be made so delicious. No wonder Young Master Jianyue comes here every few days to beg for food. Have you sent anyone to investigate Jia Jingfei?"
"I've already sent people to investigate, and I believe we'll receive news soon." Qingfeng calmed himself down, knowing that he couldn't afford to be impulsive, especially at times like this.
He Yunya asked, "What did Miss Liu tell you?" Qingfeng recounted what Liu Mei had told him. After listening, He Yunya said calmly, "Young Master Qingfeng doesn't need to pay any attention to those words. You only have one biological mother, Madam Yan."
Qingfeng frowned and said, "You must know something. Since you've gone to such lengths to get close to me, you must know a lot of things I don't. Please tell me."
“Young Master Qingfeng, Madam Yan gave you such deep maternal love, yet it can’t compare to a few words from a woman who once deceived you?” He Yunya patiently advised, “You don’t need to care at all. What you should be most concerned about now is Jia Jingfei. If something happens to him, it will directly affect the current financial situation of this fortress. You know better than anyone how tight the fortress’s finances are.”
Qingfeng stared at her expressionlessly, without saying a word. Lü Ying glanced at He Yunya, then at the young master, and for some reason, felt very uneasy.
"You really won't tell me?" After a long silence, Qingfeng asked.
“Young Master Qingfeng only has one mother, Madam Yan, who loves you deeply.” He Yunya smiled slightly, a smile that was both beautiful and gentle, radiating an unwavering determination.
Qingfeng's heart began to waver and doubt.
Shuxiangyuan (Book Fragrance Academy)
After forcing herself to calm down, Lu Qingcheng asked, "Did he leave any will before he passed away?"
Qing Jian Yue was taken aback for a moment. "A will?" She scratched her head. "Master Lu said that as long as I can help you find a good wife and then have a few sons, my mission will be accomplished. Shouldn't that be considered a will?"
Lu Qingcheng squinted at him, "Didn't he tell you about the underground vault?"
Kiyomi Tsuki asked in surprise, "What is an underground silver vault?"
“My mother said that there is an underground treasury in this fortress. Apart from the lords of the fortress who have passed through the years, no one knows about its existence. This treasury is the result of the accumulation of our ancestors. It was meant to be used to save lives in the most difficult times. However, when my grandfather passed away, he did not pass the key to my mother or my uncle.”
Lu Qingcheng paused deliberately, looking at Qing Jianyue with a gloomy gaze. Qing Jianyue suddenly felt as if something had squeezed his heart tightly. He felt no pain, only heaviness, a heaviness that made it difficult for him to even breathe.
"To whom did Grandfather pass it on?" Lu Qingcheng's expression turned very stern.
Kiyomi Tsuki remained silent, her eyes filled with confusion.
"To whom did Grandfather pass it on?" Lu Qingcheng asked again.
Kiyomi Tsuki couldn't say a word, not because he felt guilty, but because he was completely at a loss for words due to the sudden question and had no idea how to react.
"Why won't you answer me?" A cold glint flashed in Lu Qingcheng's eyes. His greatest fear was that Qing Jianyue would deceive him. He had denied it countless times in his mind, telling himself that Qing Jianyue wouldn't lie to him. But to find peace of mind, he still needed Qing Jianyue's own denial. However, how could he not be anxious given Qing Jianyue's attitude? "Qing Jianyue, answer me!" Lu Qingcheng roared, his anger surging, "Why won't you answer me?"
"Yes." Kiyomi Tsuki was startled by his appearance and replied, "Your subordinate understands."
Lu Qingcheng retorted angrily, "What do you understand?"
Qing Jianyue gradually calmed down and said respectfully, "What you mean is that there is an underground treasury in your fortress. When Old Master Lu passed away, he did not pass the key to your mother or Master Yan. Your father returned once when Old Master Lu passed away. You mean that Old Master Lu must have passed the key to Master Lu. Since I was sent by Master Lu, I must have the key to the treasury."
Do you have it?
Lu Qingcheng felt his heart pounding violently, filled with a nameless fear that he himself did not understand.
"I don't have any."
Kiyomi Tsuki gave a calm reply.
This answer was like a magical medicine, instantly calming Lu Qingcheng's heartbeat. He looked at Qing Jianyue, and Qing Jianyue looked at him; they stared at each other for a long time. After a while, Lu Qingcheng said with a hint of disbelief, "You really are calm. Anyone else would have changed color by now, but your calmness is frightening."
Kiyomi Tsuki smiled and said, "That's because I have a clear conscience."
A slow smile appeared on Lu Qingcheng's lips. "What a fine statement of having a clear conscience."
His smile frightened Kiyomi Tsuki, because she couldn't figure out what he meant by smiling like that, and felt a cold sweat run down her spine.
Lu Qingcheng asked gently, "Are you scared?"
Kiyoshi shuddered and honestly admitted, "I'm afraid."
"What are you afraid of?" Lu Qingcheng asked.
Qing Jianyue said, "I'm afraid the fortress lord will believe it, but the lady won't."
Lu Qingcheng snorted, "You cunning thing. Believe it or not, I'm still glad to hear you answer me like that."
Kiyomi Tsuki looked at him.
Lu Qingcheng said proudly, "Even without the underground treasury, I can still rebuild Lu Family Fortress with my own abilities. Qing Jianyue, you better open your eyes and see clearly."