Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 168

"When I saw these two traitors, I knew something was amiss, so I harbored a secret. In the evening, when my young master returned, Master Lin recommended Tang Xing and Jia Li to him. I overheard their entire conversation. Tang Xing and Jia Li instigated my young master to take advantage of the fact that the fortress lord was not in the fortress and that the old lady had incurred the wrath of the masses, to eliminate the old lady, seize the position of fortress lord, and avenge the deceased Master Yan and Madam Yan."

The little sparrow turned pale with fright.

Zhou Lan's face showed a smug look. "I thought that this matter was related to the life and death of our fortress, so how could I sit idly by? Therefore, I immediately reported to the Chief Enforcer and the Second Lord."

Qing Jianyue flew into a rage and said in a stern voice, "Zhou Lan, you shameless scoundrel, you betrayed your master for personal gain. How could I trust such a scoundrel? Enforce the law, drag him out and beat him to death with sticks."

Zhou Lan's legs went weak, and she knelt down with a thud. Her small eyes blinked wildly as if she were having a seizure, and she stammered, "Young master, spare my life! I would never betray my master for personal gain. I did it for the life and death of my Lu Family Fortress. Is that wrong?"

Outside the window, the wind and rain came in gusts, each one more intense than the last, like an invisible whip lashing at Kiyomi Tsuki's heart.

Xiaoqian gazed at Cai Zhonghe with melancholy in her clear, autumn-water-like eyes. Cai Zhonghe looked out the window at the wind and rain, appearing exceptionally serene, profound, and mysterious.

What should I do? What should I do? Qingcheng, tell me, what should I do?

Kiyomi Tsuki's body was trembling, Kiyomi Tsuki's hands were shaking, and Kiyomi Tsuki's heart was being torn apart.

It truly is a case of misfortunes never coming singly. From the fox being drugged, the strange events at Yixin Garden, the sudden visit of Old Master Lin, the challenge from Fengyue Manor, to the old lady's assassination attempt on Madam Long, and the appearance of Tang Xing and Jia Li, one thing after another has happened. Could all of this be just a coincidence?

Kiyoshitsuki's heart suddenly skipped a beat. No, this was no coincidence.

Cai Bo'an said gravely, "If you, young master, cannot make a decision, then I will have no choice but to..."

“Young Master Qingfeng’s loyalty to this fortress and the fortress lord is beyond question.” Qing Jianyue closed her eyes and said slowly, “There is no need to do anything about this matter, and there is no need to send anyone to monitor the Peony Garden anymore. Keep tonight’s events a secret. If they are leaked, they will be dealt with according to the fortress rules.”

Lin Feng, Cai Zhonghe, Su Haibo, Li Anguo, Fang Runmin, Zhou Lan and others were quite shocked upon hearing this.

Cai Bo'an stared intently at her with sharp eyes. "Does the young master know the consequences of this matter?"

Kiyomi Tsuki smiled. "We have to take a gamble."

"I cannot agree to such a decision," Lin Feng suddenly said. "This concerns the life and death of Lu Family Fortress; how can it be treated so lightly?"

Qing Jianyue frowned. In any case, he was not Madam Lu of Lu Family Fortress, and if a lord objected, his orders would be invalid.

Su Haibo said, "I can't agree to that either. Such a gamble is too risky."

Fang Runmin replied, "So it is for me."

Li Anguo's silence is very much in line with his style.

"Even the Grand Enforcer and the Four Lords can't agree?" Qing Jianyue looked at the Cai Bo'an brothers; they were his last hope. If even they opposed him, things would become difficult.

Cai Bo'an was speechless, and Cai Zhonghe was speechless.

Kiyomi Tsuki asked urgently, "Can't even the Grand Enforcer and the Four Lords support me?"

Lin Feng shouted, "Enforcement officers, what are you still hesitating for? Tang Xing and Jia Li must be arrested immediately and interrogated thoroughly."

“No,” Qing Jianyue objected. “Arresting Tang Xing and Jia Li would be slapping Qing Feng in the face, implying that Qing Feng harbors rebellious intentions. At that point, even if Qing Feng doesn’t rebel, he will be forced to. Even if Qing Feng doesn’t rebel, Lu Family Fort will have no place to stand. You should understand that the enemy has gone to such lengths to set up such a huge trap, just waiting for us to fall into chaos.”

Lin Feng said loudly, "According to Young Master Jian Yue, are we just going to sit idly by and let the situation escalate to an uncontrollable point?"

“Qingfeng is the Grand Lord of this castle, and we should not doubt his loyalty to this castle and the Lord.” Qingjian Yue unconsciously raised her voice. “It’s not about sitting idly by, but about trusting Qingfeng. Trust that Qingfeng will hand over Tang Xing and Jiali on his own initiative, and trust that Qingfeng will not abandon us like last time, but will help us through this difficult time. So, in short, wait.”

"I understand your feelings of protecting Young Master Qingfeng, Young Master. But have you considered how big the gamble you've taken?" Lin Feng's voice boomed like thunder. "The hatred for the murderers of one's parents is greater than the heavens. What if Young Master Qingfeng rebels?"

Qing Jianyue was burning with rage. "If Young Master Qingfeng really rebels, then cut off my head."

People were horrified.

Su Haibo advised, "Young Master Jianyue, you must not act rashly."

Cai Zhonghe said, "I agree with Young Master Jianyue."

Lin Feng roared, "Has the Fourth Lord gone mad?"

Cai Zhonghe said loudly, "Second Lord, rest assured, my mind is very clear. Now that the Lord is not here, we must rely on Young Master Qingfeng to take charge of the overall situation. Moreover, everyone knows how much the Lord relies on and trusts Qingfeng. If we make the wrong decision due to our rashness and cause an unmanageable situation, how can we explain it to the Lord?"

“I agree with the Fourth Lord.”

Li Anguo finally made a statement.

Lin Feng said in a deep voice, "Chief Enforcer, what do you think?"

“My heart is heavy because I still can’t explain what happened.” Cai Bo’an’s voice sounded like it was weighed down by a thousand-pound stone. “From the time Hu’er was drugged, to the arrival of the Grandfather, to the challenge from Fengyue Manor, to the Old Madam’s assassination attempt on Madam Long, and now Tang Xing and Jia Li, the timing is so precise. Is all of this just a coincidence?”

Everyone looked at each other, their breathing becoming rapid.

"According to Young Master Jian Yue, this is a trap, a meticulously set trap," Cai Bo'an suddenly said angrily. "Nothing that happens next will be surprising."

The room was deathly silent. Still reeling from the earth-shattering shock, no one could utter a single word for a long time.

"We cannot afford to panic before the truth is clear," Cai Bo'an said sternly. "I agree with Young Master Jian Yue's words: wait. We must wait; the truth will eventually come to light."

After a long pause, Su Haibo calmly said, "Since this is the intention of the major law enforcement, I have nothing to say. I agree to wait. However, I think the personnel monitoring the peony garden should not be withdrawn. Better safe than sorry."

Cai Bo'an nodded. "Alright. What about the Second Lord?"

"This is absolutely insane."

Lin Feng suddenly stood up and strode away.

Kiyotsuki was extremely anxious, "Second Lord!" However, Lin Feng's tall and imposing figure had already disappeared outside the door. Kiyotsuki said with burning worry, "Grand Enforcer."

Cai Bo'an comforted him, "Young master, there is no need to worry. I will persuade Lin Feng. You cannot blame him either; he bears the safety of Lu Family Fortress on his shoulders and must act with caution."

"With the assurance of a strong enforcement team, I feel relieved," said Kiyotsuki, "Little Sparrow."