The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World

Chapter 165

Chapter 130 Comfort

Ru Feng glanced at the furnishings of his room. "Hmm," he thought, "it seems my parents spent a lot of time on this," because aside from the more exquisite furnishings, everything else was exactly the same as the rooms in Yuezhou City. According to Han Shan, the family's finances were much better now because Han Shan's business had grown, and Ru Feng was getting a share of the profits. "What a good junior brother," Ru Feng thought contentedly.

After the two young and strong servants filled the bathtub, Ru Feng waved them out. Everyone in the family knew that she didn't need anyone to serve her.

"Zhou Qian!" Ru Feng called out, and a figure immediately appeared, standing silently.

Ru Feng looked at him for a while before saying, "You and Zhou Hou can stay in my two side rooms for now. Also, now that there's no more fighting, when will you return to Wen Chen's side?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qian immediately knelt down on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Young Master, I just received a letter from my master. He said that Zhou Hou and I will stay by your side from now on. Please don't despise us!"

Startled, Ru Feng quickly helped him up, saying, "Please don't kneel. I was just saying. The war is over now, and I thought you were going to go back to Wen Chen's side. Besides, how could I look down on you? Although you two always have a stern face like Mu Tong, you're still very capable. I was able to return so comfortably thanks to your help along the way. It's just that I feel it's too unfair for you to stay by my side with your skills." This was Ru Feng's honest opinion. Zhou Qian and Zhou Hou were quite skilled, only slightly less so than himself, and they were completely different types of people—more like assassins!

This made Ru Feng very curious about what Mu Wenchen usually did.

Zhou Qian looked firmly at Ru Feng and said, "It is an honor for us brothers to be by your side, young master." Although he didn't know the specifics of his master's relationship with Ru Feng, he was certain it was extraordinary, as evidenced by the fact that his master had sent him and Zhou Hou here. He had adapted quite well to stepping from behind the scenes to the forefront. Ru Feng seemed kind and a good person, so he was happy to stay by his side.

Ru Feng nodded gratefully upon hearing this and said, "Well, let's leave it at that for now. You all go and rest. I don't need to help here anymore. I'll call you if I need anything." Ru Feng wasn't sure if Mu Wenchen had told them that she was a woman, but considering that Wenchen had entrusted them to her so readily, it meant that they must be trustworthy people, so she trusted them without reservation.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhou Qian remembered his master's instructions, so he responded and went out.

Ru Feng finally felt relieved and began to take a bath. Soaking in the hot water, Ru Feng was very troubled. There would be a victory celebration banquet at the palace tonight, and she would definitely have to attend. Thinking of the palace reminded her of the emperor, who was Wen Chen's brother and Yu Jue and Yu Xuan's father. But he seemed very difficult to deal with, and she was in big trouble.

Recalling that glance from him, Ru Feng pouted, wondering whether she would be exiled to the frontier or given a position in the court. This victory celebration was truly unpredictable.

Victory celebration banquet, victory celebration banquet... whispered softly in the wind. This so-called victory celebration banquet was bought with the blood of countless soldiers. The banquet would surely be lavish and extravagant, and I would be one of the people enjoying the luxury.

"One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand," he thought. He was now a general of the third rank, a title earned through many battles. Thinking of the more than two thousand brothers of the Tiger Wing Battalion who had sacrificed their lives, Ru Feng felt a heaviness in his chest, and even a faint feeling of being unable to breathe.

Sigh, I still can't forget those memories. Those memories that others may consider glorious, I find very cruel.

"Don't laugh at me lying drunk on the battlefield; how many have returned from ancient battles?" Those ancient poems are so apt. Now, I really want to get drunk!

Ru Feng grieved in the bathtub for a while, then shook her head. She was an optimistic person by nature, and even if she was sad, she would get over it after a while. It was just that she might be reminded of the past in the future.

After taking a shower, Ru Feng fell into a deep sleep. He didn't know how much time had passed when he felt something was wrong and finally woke up. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw two people in front of him.

"Father, Mother, why are you here?" Ru Feng rubbed his eyes, covered his mouth and yawned, asking in a daze. He had just woken up to find two people sitting in front of him, staring straight at him. Luckily, he remained calm, otherwise he would have screamed in fright.

Lin Yilan walked over, smoothed Ru Feng's messy hair, and then said, "Do you know what we want to tell you?"

Ru Feng glanced at their solemn expressions and said, "Of course I know. I, Yu Chi Ru Feng, am extremely intelligent. How could I not guess your intentions?" As he spoke, Ru Feng summoned Zhou Hou and ordered her to keep watch around and prevent anyone from entering.

"Who is he?" Yu Chisong was nervous. A grown man could just walk in and out of his daughter's room like that; there must be something wrong with him.

Ru Feng smiled and glanced at Yu Chi Song, saying, "He's my savior. He took several arrows for me on the battlefield; otherwise, I'd probably be injured by now, or even dead." Ru Feng secretly rejoiced, thankful for their presence and Mu Wen Chen's help. Thinking of Mu Wen Chen, Ru Feng sighed inwardly. She had rushed back to see him, but now she hadn't even seen a trace of him. He had received his letter a week ago, while she hadn't received a single word from him.

"It's not fair!" Ru Feng sighed, but her thoughts were interrupted by her mother's voice.

"Stop talking!" Lin Yilan interrupted Rufeng, her voice trembling with tears. "Rufeng, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't forbade your father to take a concubine, you wouldn't have been raised as a boy from a young age. You don't know how much I regret it every time I see Ruxue embroidering and chasing butterflies in the courtyard, wallowing in sorrow and pursuing her own happiness. I think of my other daughter fighting with a bunch of men on the frontier, still suffering. She might never come back. Waaah... What... what should I do?"

Upon hearing this, Ru Feng smiled helplessly and looked at his father, Yu Chisong, who was also full of regret: "I understand your mother's thoughts. If we hadn't been selfish, why would you have gone to war? But thankfully you're back now."

Looking at his parents' haggard faces, Ru Feng realized that he hadn't noticed it when he first came back, but now, upon closer inspection, they looked older than they had a year ago. It seemed that they were really worried about him, and the pressure they felt was no less than his own.

So, Ru Feng put her arms around their shoulders and gently comforted them, "Father, Mother, I'm actually glad you let me dress up as a man. In this world, men are indeed much freer than women. And, Mother, didn't you say before that boys are freer than girls?" That was when she was just born.

Lin Yilan stopped sobbing, thought for a while, and couldn't remember when she had said this to Rufeng, but she still replied, "That's true, but you're already eighteen years old now, and you've become a general. Your grandfather is very happy. I'm really afraid you'll be a general for the rest of your life. What will you do then? Don't you really want to get married? Or do you really plan to dress as a man for the rest of your life?"

Ru Feng smiled slyly and said, "I thought it was some big problem, but it's not a big problem for me." Ru Feng patted her chest and said confidently, "At worst, if all else fails, I'll stage an accident to fake my death, and then you can pick me up and say you think I look like Ru Feng, and then adopt me as your goddaughter. That way, I'll only need to change my name." Regardless of whether this method would work or not, as long as it could stop her mother from crying, Ru Feng thought it was a good idea.

Lin Yilan and Yuchi Song breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this, as it seemed to make a lot of sense.

Ru Feng also emphasized, "That's fine. Your son is highly skilled in martial arts and has made some reliable friends. We'll definitely be able to turn bad luck into good."

Lin Yilan playfully scolded her, saying, "You really think of yourself as a man? But you must be careful in the court, don't reveal your identity, and then find an opportunity to resign. No matter what your grandfather thinks, we've already gone all out, and preserving our lives is the most important thing."

Yu Chisong nodded in agreement.

Ru Feng thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. It was better to bear his grandfather's anger than the emperor's. He was already eighteen years old, and his appearance would definitely become more and more feminine in the future. Not everyone was so stupid. Maybe someone would find out by accident. At that time, he would probably not only get a beating from his grandfather, but he would probably lose his head.

Thinking of this, Ru Feng shuddered and made up her mind to find an opportunity to have a good talk with her grandfather.

After comforting her parents, Ru Feng checked the time. The banquet was scheduled for around 7 p.m., and it was only a little past 4 p.m., so she still had some time to talk with her grandfather.

After getting up and dressing, Ru Feng glanced at himself in the mirror. He was wearing a simple blue robe with a soft armor underneath and a silk cloak over it. It was late summer, and the weather was hot, but the residual poison in his body hadn't completely dissipated, leaving him feeling weak and cold. Moreover, his internal energy had mostly recovered, so he could wear something thicker, which would also conceal his figure. Ru Feng snapped his fingers and gave a satisfied smile.

Ru Feng walked to the main hall and saw Zhou Qian and Zhou Hou following behind him. He said, "You don't actually need to follow me. I don't have the habit of being served, so you can just send one person to take turns watching over me."

Zhou Qian and Zhou Hou exchanged a glance. Finally, Zhou Hou, who was slightly shorter, disappeared, leaving only Zhou Qian following behind Ru Feng.

Upon reaching the main hall, before even entering, they heard a burst of laughter. Ru Feng hurried inside and saw that Han Shan had also arrived. Besides his four junior brothers and sisters, Ru Xue was also among them.

When Ru Feng came in, everyone came up to greet him. Ru Feng waved his hand, punched Han Shan lightly, and said, "You're here too. We were just thinking of coming to see you tomorrow."

Han Shan hugged Ru Feng excitedly, then released him and said, "I've been looking forward to your return. I was waiting at the city gate this morning. Senior brother, although you haven't grown much taller and have even lost some weight, your charm is undiminished! I was almost drowned out by the screams of those women." He then made a pained expression, touched his ear, and continued, "I also heard many women, probably from brothels, say that when you came to see them, you didn't have to pay. They were willing to pay you out of their own pockets, and they even bet that you were a virgin."

Ru Feng's face stiffened, his brows furrowed, he touched his head, and remained silent.

"Haha...haha..." Everyone burst into laughter. Except for Zuiyue and Ruxue, who laughed more subtly, the others were very arrogant. It was rare to see Rufeng get the short end of the stick.

Ru Feng remained silent, glancing at Han Shan's even taller frame, and said, "Hmm, you are indeed much taller than me, but good things come in small packages, and I'm quite satisfied with this height." For a man, 1.7 meters was a bit short, but now, wearing boots with soles, he appeared to be over 1.7 meters. Plus, his slender build meant he wasn't short at all; Han Shan was just a little taller. What was there to be so smug about? Wait until you find out I'm a woman, then see if you still dare to laugh at me for being short!

Ru Feng smiled slyly, looked at Zui Yue, and said, "Zui Yue, you don't even keep an eye on your Han Shan, letting him out to hurt people."

Zuiyue blushed and said in a sweet voice, "Senior brother, why are you dragging me into this? What does his business have to do with me? I'm nobody to him."

Ru Feng chuckled and said, "Han Shan, what do you think?" Don't think I can't see through your little secret. You've been living together for a long time, you're young men and women, and you're both decent people, how could it not be interesting? Thinking of this, Ru Feng glanced at Nan Shan and Zui Zhu again.