The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 67

"Your subordinate is incompetent; there is still one faction we haven't been able to uncover." Mu Tong lowered his head, his voice low and tinged with shame.

Mu Wenchen frowned slightly, his handsome eyebrows furrowing. He said, "So there are things in this world that you can't find out. It seems we need to continue observing. But we've gained something from this trip." He pondered, his face calm.

Mu Tong breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully her master hadn't blamed her.

Mu Wenchen suddenly asked, "Is the academy about to start the new semester?"

Mu Tong paused for a moment, but quickly replied, "Yes, there are still three days left."

"Oh, these next few days, prepare some of the things Ru Feng usually likes to eat," Mu Wenchen quickly instructed, his tone slightly arrogant.

Mu Tong reluctantly agreed, inwardly cursing Ru Feng, yet feeling utterly helpless in the face of the situation.

On the way to Xiangzhou City, Yun Tianze lay half-reclined in the comfortable and spacious carriage, flipping through a finely bound book, occasionally glancing casually at the passing scenery outside the carriage.

Across from him, Xiao Qing was busy. He took out a crystal teapot with a unique shape and a fist-sized crystal cup from under a small table. He then poured out a black liquid with a fishy smell from the teapot. He turned around and took out a small porcelain box from a hidden compartment in the pear wood on the side. He opened the lid, took out a small porcelain bottle, poured out a bluish pill, put it into the black liquid, shook it, and then handed it to Yun Tianze.

"Young Master, it's time to take your medicine," Xiaoqing said softly.

Yun Tianze stretched out his fair hand, picked up the cup, took a small sip, frowned slightly, and then slowly asked, "Are you sure we can run into Rufeng at the intersection?"

Xiaoqing gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice, "Yes, young master, we have the information on Young Master Rufeng's route, so we will definitely meet him at the intersection."

"Did he really travel alone?" Yun Tianze finished the liquid in his cup in one gulp before speaking again.

“Yes, Yujue and Yuxuan weren’t with him. They only stayed in Yuezhou City for a day before leaving for Qingzhou.” Xiaoqing thought for a moment and then prompted, “Young Master, Young Master Rufeng was very intimate with Mu Wenchen on the night of the Lantern Festival, what do you think…”

Yun Tianze shouted, "Enough! I already know about this. Don't remind me again. If you're really that free, I have a place for you to keep busy."

Xiaoqing quickly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "I'm sorry, young master. I will never do it again. Please don't send me away."

Yun Tianze threw down the book in his hand, pulled back the curtains, and after a while said, "This is the last time!"

Xiao Qing felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly got up, but her eyes involuntarily turned sinister.

Still on the way to Xiangzhou City

Yujue and Yuxuan rode their horses at a leisurely pace, with several guards following behind them at a similarly unhurried speed.

"Brother!" Yu Xuan called out.

Yu Jue slowed the horse down and turned his head to ask, "Is there something you need?"

“Brother, if we go a little faster we can catch up with Rufeng, so should we…” He looked at Yujue questioningly.

Yu Jue seemed to be thinking about something, and after a while he replied, "Never mind, it's fine if it's late."

Yu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at Yu Jue with a complicated expression: "Brother, you..." He didn't finish his sentence.

Yu Jue seemed oblivious to Yu Xuan's expression, looking straight ahead as he asked, "Little San, how much longer do you think we have at Fengxian Academy?"

Yu Xuan smiled and said, "Brother, life at Fengxian Academy is actually quite nice and carefree. However, this matter will soon come to an end, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to have the opportunity to live like that again in the future." There was a clear sense of regret in his voice.

Yu Jue sighed and said, "Yes, things are almost over. I believe it won't be long. Everyone must be getting impatient."

"Brother, have you made up your mind yet?" Yu Xuan asked again when he saw Yu Jue remain silent.

Yu Jue's face darkened, and he said with displeasure, "Xiao San, you could have done it yourself."

Yu Xuan quickly shook his head: "Brother, I'm not suitable!" Then he added, "I know my own abilities, but I want you to do it. It's not just me, many people want you to do it."

When Yu Jue heard the old topic being brought up again, he felt a little annoyed. He raised his whip and lashed the horse's rump hard. The horse neighed and took off galloping.

Yu Xuan quickly followed, looking at the straight-backed figure ahead, seemingly capable of bearing countless burdens, yet also seemingly fragile. A pang of sadness struck Yu Xuan's heart. Brother, you can't escape it. Even if I don't force you today, others will. Rather than rushing into battle, it's better to take the initiative first.

Ru Feng's days were quite carefree, consisting mainly of traveling, eating, and resting. Occasionally, he would even rescue one or two people who had been robbed on the road. However, this time, Ru Feng had no interest in chatting with others and was preoccupied with his own thoughts.

He met Yun Tianze at the crossroads where they parted ways last time he returned.

Ru Feng happily jumped off his horse and climbed into Yun Tianze's magnificent carriage. The guards beside him did not stop him, but Xiao Qing's expression was a little unpleasant.

"Tianze, it's been a long time! You seem to have become even more handsome, and your face has regained some color." Rufeng said with a smile, grabbing the exquisite pastries on the coffee table without any hesitation and then stuffing them into her mouth.

Yun Tianze poured him a cup of tea, handed it to him, and said with a smile, "Eat slowly."

Ru Feng nodded softly, swallowed the food in his mouth, and then said, "Your family's pastries are delicious."

Yun Tianze smiled and said softly, "Then you should eat more. Anyway, I don't like this."

Upon hearing this, Ru Feng didn't hold back at all. She was starving, and the snack tasted absolutely delicious.

"Haha, I didn't expect to run into you here." After replenishing his energy, Ru Feng was finally in the mood for conversation.

“That’s because we’re destined to meet,” Yun Tianze replied.

“That’s right! But Xiaoying just didn’t have a chance with us. We didn’t run into him this time, and we didn’t contact him during the holiday either. Sigh, he won’t even tell me his address, so I can’t even write to him,” Rufeng sighed.

"It's alright, you'll see him once we get to Xiangzhou City," Yun Tianze reassured him.

"That's true." Ru Feng smiled again and started talking about other things.

The two chatted happily all the way, and two days later, they finally arrived in Xiangzhou City.

Looking at the academy halfway up the mountain, Ru Feng consciously helped Yun Tianze with his luggage and said happily, "We're finally back at the academy!" He was overjoyed and was thinking about seeing Mu Wenchen tonight. Thinking of Mu Tong's cooking skills, Ru Feng was happy again.

Seeing Ru Feng's happy expression, Yun Tianze's expression also relaxed.