The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 61

Ru Feng chuckled dryly, "Hehe, you won't see him. I've already driven him away."

Mu Wenchen shook his head, smiled slightly, and patted Ru Feng's head, saying, "It's just like what you did. Alright, take good care of your injuries. Once you're healed, perhaps I'll teach you a skill."

Ru Feng was captivated by Mu Wenchen's enchanting smile, so she didn't ask what the skill was, but simply murmured to herself, "Headmaster, you look so beautiful when you smile."

Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen quickly put on a stern face and said, "Then I'm leaving. You should get some rest."

Ru Feng snapped out of her daze and smiled happily: "Hehe, Headmaster, this is the first time you've talked to me so much. I thought you were always so taciturn, but it turns out you have a talkative side too, hehe."

Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen's face immediately darkened. He knocked on Rufeng's head and walked out the door.

As Ru Feng watched his tall, straight back, she cursed herself inwardly. She had really brought up the most awkward thing of all; hadn't she just driven him away? No wonder her master had also left in anger; she truly didn't know the art of conversation!

Just as Ru Feng was feeling frustrated, Zui Yuehe Hanshan rushed in and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Ru Feng was still safely in bed.

"Senior brother, I'm so glad you're alright. If something had happened to you, how would I have explained it to Master?" Han Shan said with frustration. "That person's martial arts skills are very high, probably even a bit higher than yours, so I couldn't possibly beat him."

Zuiyue nodded: "Yes, I don't even have time to sprinkle poison."

Ru Feng smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, he's just an old friend of mine. He didn't mean to treat you like this. Anyway, let's not talk about this anymore. Han Shan, you should go and get some rest. I think it's almost dawn. You've worked hard. Zui Yue, you can stay here. I have something to say to you."

These past few days, fearing something might happen, Zuiyue and Hanshan have been keeping watch at night. Actually, Rufeng really wanted them to stop going through all that trouble, because the defenses at the Yuchi residence weren't that bad, and her grandfather wouldn't let those people succeed. But Hanshan and Zuiyue stubbornly refused, insisting on watching over Rufeng, which both moved and amused her. She was amused by their utter obedience to their master.

Hanshan glanced at Rufeng, and under Zuiyue's glare, walked out with suspicion.

"Senior brother, was that person a man? Was he good-looking? Did he recognize you?" Zuiyue asked with great interest, without a trace of worry on her face.

Ru Feng glared at her: "You've become naughty, daring to ask about your senior brother's affairs. Here, please help me apply this medicine." The wound really hurt a bit; she had been enduring it in front of Mu Wenchen just now.

Upon hearing this, Zuiyue hurriedly came over and helped Rufeng lie down, saying in a deep voice, "Senior brother, you are too careless. You were first injured by sword energy, and then you were stabbed by a sword. The wound was already healing slowly, but you kept tormenting it and refused to lie down and rest. Look, it has torn open again now."

Ru Feng smiled wryly, letting Zui Yue nag on, and simply handed the medicine bottle in his hand to Zui Yue: "Use this to wipe it."

Zuiyue took it, looked at it first, then opened the lid, smelled it, and her eyes lit up. She hurriedly said, "Senior brother, you are in luck! This bottle of wound medicine is a holy grail for healing sword and knife wounds. The medicine is precious and extremely rare. It has a very high reputation in the martial arts world. However, ordinary people cannot buy it, and they do not know where to buy it. It seems that the person's identity is extraordinary."

Ru Feng lay obediently on the bed, letting Zui Yue apply the medicine, while silently pondering Mu Wenchen's identity. Why? Why did everyone around him seem so complicated? Yet, he didn't want to ask directly. Sigh, Ru Feng sighed. Well, the most important thing right now is to heal his injuries and then restore his inner strength. He really wasn't used to feeling so weak right now; one always needs something to rely on to feel confident.

The night passed just like that, and many people in the manor were unaware of what had happened the previous night. In the days that followed, Ru Feng devoted herself entirely to her studies, adopting a "turn a deaf ear" attitude towards the outside world. This was because during her recovery period, Yu Chi Huaiyang had brought Ru Feng many books and materials to read.

After Ru Feng's injuries had almost healed, he began to practice internal energy cultivation. Following the instructions in the book, he secluded himself for a full half month, during which he did not see anyone and only took food from a cave every day.

Half a month later, Ru Feng emerged from seclusion, his eyes shining brightly. Yu Chi Huaiyang and the others were already waiting at the door. They glanced at Ru Feng and asked, "Has your internal strength improved?"

Ru Feng smiled and nodded, then looked at her clothes and said, "I'll take a shower first and then talk to Grandpa."

After taking a bath, Ru Feng regained her heroic and spirited appearance. She glanced at Han Shan who had come in and said, "This is the internal energy cultivation method that my master gave me. Keep it safe. If you ever encounter a situation like mine, just remember to practice it."

Hanshan refused to accept it, saying, "This is from your master, you can't take it."

Ru Feng shook his head: "It's useless to me now. I've already memorized it. You should keep it. What Master gave me is for you. Even if you don't like practicing martial arts, it's always good to be more skilled."

Han Shan felt a little uncomfortable. He had always been cunning and never wanted to practice martial arts properly, always looking for shortcuts. If it weren't for his senior brother forcing him, his martial arts skills might be even worse today.

Ru Feng suddenly smiled slyly: "Hehe, it'll be good to protect Zui Yue if you practice martial arts well."

Han Shan's eyes widened in surprise, then he glared angrily at Ru Feng: "Senior brother, you're being indecent!"

Ru Feng chuckled, "Spring is almost here, and people should be getting horny." With that, he strode away, leaving Han Shan standing there annoyed. Then, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Zui Yue's suspicious gaze, and his face suddenly flushed. He hurriedly followed Ru Feng.

When Ru Feng arrived in the hall and explained his situation, Yu Chi Huaiyang let him off the hook. He changed the subject, saying, "Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve. No one should wander around these days. We should all have a reunion dinner together. This is the first time in ten years that the Jia family has celebrated the New Year at home. Also, around the Lantern Festival, two distinguished guests will be visiting. Ru Feng, you must entertain them properly."

Ru Feng was puzzled: "Grandpa, don't you have important guests? Why should I stay to entertain them?" She had no interest in keeping an old man company; it was more appropriate to keep young people company, and there was no need for her to speak in official jargon.

Yu Chi Huaiyang gave a mysterious smile: "Hehe, because he's your classmate and good friend."

Ru Feng was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening and exclaimed with delight, "Could it be Yu Jue and Yu Xuan? Are they coming?"

Yu Chi Huaiyang remained silent with a smile. Unnoticed by anyone, Ru Xue, who was eating nearby, suddenly trembled and only picked up her chopsticks after a long while. However, her expression was no longer the same as before.

As Ru Feng stepped into Songlin Courtyard, he saw Lin Yilan slowly sipping tea in the small living room. He hurriedly asked, "Mother, what do you want?" He was very busy. Today was New Year's Eve, and the streets and the house were bustling with activity. Everywhere was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. He had to ask for her permission for many things. His parents and grandfather had completely abandoned their responsibilities. Fortunately, Zuiyue and Hanshan were helping him, otherwise he would have been overwhelmed with work.

Speaking of which, Ru Feng was still thinking about Mu Wenchen. During the time she was in seclusion to heal her injuries, Mu Wenchen hadn't come to see her even once. She wondered what he was busy with. Could it be that he was still angry with her? She had only said it casually. If he was really that petty, then she would have to give him a talking-to later.

Thinking of Mu Wenchen, Ru Feng felt another wave of irritation. There was another irritating thing: a few days ago, Murong Yinghe sent someone over again, her words implying a marriage proposal, but her grandfather hadn't made any statement. Ru Feng was really afraid that her grandfather would suddenly bring her a wife.

Lin Yilan glanced sideways at Rufeng, who was slumped in the chair, and said sarcastically, "What are you yelling about? All you do is go out and cause trouble. If your grandfather hadn't been in the wrong and injured you this time, you would have been in serious trouble. You even caused us to spread rumors about homosexuality, making the Yuchi family lose face. Your father and I don't care, but your grandfather does. Look, you got into trouble with another woman a few days ago. Sigh, it's annoying whether you come back or not. I really don't know what to do with you."

"Alright, alright, Mother, what did you call me here for?" Ru Feng quickly interrupted her. If she didn't like men, she'd probably be the one troubled.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yilan hurriedly and mysteriously took out a letter and asked, "A few days ago when you were in seclusion, someone sent you a letter. I took a look, and it was written by someone named 'Tianyi,' Rufeng. That letter was very ambiguous. To be honest, do you and him have something to hide?"

Ru Feng took the letter and said angrily, "Mother, you have violated my right to privacy by reading my letter."

Knowing it was pointless to say anything, the letter still made Ru Feng happy. She grabbed the letter and ran off in a flash, ignoring Lin Yilan's calls behind her.

Volume One: The Young Man Who Didn't Know the Taste of Love, Chapter 69: The Visit

Ru Feng clutched the letter tightly, went to her room, and opened it. After reading it once, she realized what the so-called ambiguity was—it was just the line, "I miss you so much, especially our life at the academy."

Ugh, it's just one sentence! Mom probably never even received a love letter before, otherwise why would she interpret such a simple sentence as ambiguous?

Ru Feng read it again, then picked up her pen to reply. She first expressed her longing for him, then briefly recounted what had happened to her recently. Of course, she didn't mention that Mu Wenchen had seen her wound, nor did she specify its location, to avoid embarrassment. In addition, she mentioned that Yu Jue and Yu Xuan were coming to celebrate the Lantern Festival, and finally asked how he was doing, adding a big smile.

After Ru Feng finished writing, he sealed the letter and gave it to the gatekeeper.

The evening was very lively. It was Chinese New Year, and several tables of dishes were prepared. Because we were afraid the food would get cold too quickly, we made it into a hot pot. There were three tables for the servants, and one table for Ru Feng and his family, including Zui Yue and Han Shan. After the meal, there was also herbal tea prepared by Zui Yue to prevent them from getting a sore throat.