The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 50

"Sigh, I didn't want you to get involved, so I tried every means to persuade you to study at Luolin Academy, but I didn't expect you to still go to Fengxian Academy." Yu Chi Huaiyang seemed to have made up his mind, looking at Ru Feng with clear and firm eyes.

Ru Feng's eyes flickered, and he asked, "Grandpa, is there something strange about Fengxian Academy?"

Yu Chi Huaiyang nodded: "Yes, there is such a legend. It is said that there is a treasure on the mountain of Fengxian Academy. It is said that this treasure has extraordinary magic and can grant people one wish..."

Before Yuchi Huaiyang could finish speaking, Rufeng burst out laughing: "Grandpa, you actually believe such an absurd legend?" It's not a myth, how could there be such a mysterious thing? Rufeng felt like he had stepped into some kind of mythology.

Yu Chi Huaiyang stopped laughing and said seriously, "At first, no one believed it and no one knew where the rumors came from. Everyone thought it was just a joke. But when our emperor found out, he actually sent people to look for it, which is why it attracted the attention of all sides."

Ru Feng whispered, "Grandpa, do you believe there really is such a treasure in the world that can grant people's wishes?"

Yu Chi Huaiyang also whispered, "I don't believe it."

Ru Feng laughed, but then asked with a puzzled look, "Grandpa, what is the purpose of telling me this?" Since Grandpa doesn't believe that nonsense, what's the point of telling him?

Yu Chi Huaiyang sighed, "I'm just reminding you. There are many people vying for that treasure, including those from other countries. I'm afraid other countries might use this as an excuse to cause trouble. Actually..." He paused, looking at Ru Feng's face, and continued, "Many people don't know what that treasure is, but the royal families of these four countries do. The reason they were able to divide the world into four kingdoms back then was probably related to this treasure, which is why the emperors value it so much."

Ru Feng was taken aback, not expecting this speculation, which aroused the covetousness of others, and that's why so many shadowy figures came out to wander around Fengxian Academy at night.

"Then why did it appear at Fengxian Academy?" Ru Feng quickly asked.

Yu Chi Huaiyang replied, "It has always been there; it's just that the news was only released in recent years."

"Then why are you telling me this, Grandpa? Do you want me to join the treasure hunt too?" Ru Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Nonsense! I'd love for you not to get involved. I'm telling you this so you can be careful at the academy. And..." Yu Chi Huaiyang stopped talking.

Ru Feng rolled her eyes: "Grandpa, just say what you want to say."

"Also, you must be careful to protect Young Master Yu Jue and Young Master Yu Xuan." Yu Chi Huaiyang finished speaking in one breath, his eyes fixed on Ru Feng.

"Why?" Ru Feng asked in astonishment.

"Don't ask anymore. Just remember to protect yourself while protecting them. Alright, you should go now. Grandpa wants to be alone for a while." Yu Chi Huaiyang waved his hand, seemingly annoyed.

Seeing this, Ru Feng could only walk out, completely bewildered. When she reached the living room, she found Han Shan taking out gifts to show her parents.

Ru Feng smiled slightly, deciding to stop thinking about Yu Jue and Yu Xuan's identities. In any case, they were definitely high-class people. It seemed that their purpose in appearing together at Fengxian Academy was for that treasure.

Ru Feng isn't very interested in these things right now, so he simply decided not to think about them anymore.

In the afternoon, Ru Feng went to Songlin Courtyard again, as Lin Yilan still had questions for him.

"Ru Feng, is there anything inconvenient for you at the academy?" Lin Yilan asked anxiously, holding Ru Feng's hand.

Ru Feng shook his head: "Don't worry, Mother, no one will find out."

Lin Yilan was very upset: "But I heard you shared a room with a man, what about your reputation..."

Ru Feng curled her lips. She hadn't worn women's clothing once in almost seventeen years, and she rarely saw herself as a girl. Moreover, she had been to brothels. With all that, what reputation did she have to speak of?

However, she still had to comfort her: "Mom, don't worry, the person in the same room as me is Yuxuan, who came to our house when we were little. It's okay."

Yu Chisong, who had been listening quietly, suddenly interrupted, "Is that Yu Xuan, the one you sparred with? He and his brother came here a few years ago. They came to see you on their way, but you were still with Wuqing Sword at the time, so they left quickly."

Ru Feng nodded. Yu Jue had already told her about this when they reunited.

Lin Yilan suddenly laughed and said, "Rufeng, although you look like a man, you are still a woman. You have been in the academy for so long, and it is full of young men, and they are the best men in the country. Don't you have any thoughts about them when you are with them day and night?"

Looking at her mother's gossipy face, Ru Feng said helplessly, "Mother, what exactly do you want your daughter to do?"

"It's nothing. You should take advantage of your youth to have a fling with a man. It's good for you! Besides, I think Yuxuan and Yujue are both very good-looking. You have the advantage of being close to them, so you can definitely get the first taste of their affections. I have faith in you." Lin Yilan nudged Rufeng's body suggestively.

Ru Feng shook his head. It seemed that nothing could be discussed today, so he might as well go to sleep.

Thinking of this, Ru Feng said, "Dad, Mom, I'm leaving. I'm so sleepy. I'm going to sleep." Before she finished speaking, she had already floated away, ignoring Lin Yilan's shouts behind her.

Many people knew about Ru Feng's return, and this news quickly overshadowed the incident of Bai Shaojun being beaten. Ru Feng also became busy, as many people were submitting their calling cards every day.

Ru Feng looked at the pile of business cards on the table, then at Han Shan leisurely drinking tea beside him, and said irritably, "Han Shan, didn't I tell you not to pay attention to these business cards? Why do you keep sending them to my room?"

Han Shan looked at Ru Feng innocently: "This wasn't my idea. The steward asked me to deliver it. He didn't dare, so he had me deliver it. He said that these people are all prominent figures in Yuezhou City, so he thinks you should take a look before making a decision."

Ru Feng felt a chill run down her spine. At first, she didn't know what was going on, so when she received the invitation, she rushed over excitedly at her grandfather's request. But when she arrived, she found that almost every family had one or more young women present, and the elders there kept talking about how wonderful their daughters and nieces were... It was practically a matchmaking event.

Ru Feng is now terrified of the blatant admiring glances from those women. He feels like he's committing a sin. What if one of those girls insists on marrying him in the future? He can't possibly make her happy. So when he came back, he decided to ignore those invitations.

Han Shan continued, "Senior brother, I know you don't want to go to the homes of the older generation or those of family friends, but this is different. This is an invitation from a famous poetry society in Yuezhou City. They just want you to come and have a chat. Don't worry, there will definitely be no women there."

Ru Feng shook his head again: "I'm not going, I don't want to go, I just want to sleep." He also wanted to practice the sword techniques at home. His grandfather had just given him the sword manual yesterday, and he hadn't had a chance to look at it yet.

"Oh, so you're not going to accept Bai Shaojun's invitation either?" Hanshan asked with a smile.

Ru Feng was taken aback: "His invitation? What does that mean?" Ru Feng was trying to figure out Bai Shaojun's intentions, unaware that Han Shan had already walked out the door.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Invitation

Ru Feng certainly had reason to speculate, because Bai Shaojun and he had been in a tense relationship recently, to the point of "never speaking to each other again." But now he was actually taking the initiative to be friendly and invite him to some plum blossom appreciation party.

Why go to the "Fallen Plum Blossom Courtyard" on the outskirts of the city just to see plum blossoms? It's a desolate and deserted place. Why would Bai Shaojun invite me there? And even if he really wanted to harm me, he wouldn't invite me so openly.

Ru Feng pondered for a while, but still couldn't guess Bai Shaojun's intention.

Ru Xue gracefully entered Ru Feng's study and saw him staring blankly at the pile of invitations. She said softly, "Little brother, what are you thinking about?"

Ru Feng looked up and smiled when she saw Ru Xue: "Sister, what brings you here? Weren't you and Zui Yue researching some skin care methods?" So she hadn't had a proper talk with Ru Xue in the few days since she came back.