Gallinas y perros vuelan en el caos y el renacimiento

Capítulo 129

Feng Feisheng stared at her, his gaze sharp as lightning: "This young master has discovered... Brother Le, your deputy envoy, he..."

"How is he?" Tang Leyan asked calmly.

"He turns out to be an old acquaintance of one of my friends," Feng Feisheng sighed.

These words surprised Tang Leyan. She was stunned for a moment before she couldn't help but ask, "What did you say, Young Master?"

“You wouldn’t believe it until you hear it, the world is truly amazing,” Feng Feisheng said, shaking her head. “This is what my friend said about giving Brother Le a proper welcome,” Feng Feisheng glanced at her and said, “He should be here by now.”

Tang Leyan was puzzled when Feng Feisheng chuckled and said, "To tell you the truth, Brother Leyan, my friend met your Vice Envoy a few years ago and has been thinking about him ever since. This time, the Vice Envoy accompanied Brother Leyan on a wedding procession, and upon entering Fengcheng, my friend happened to see him. Naturally, he was overjoyed, thinking it was fate, so he asked me..."

Tang Leyan's heart pounded as she listened, thinking, "Could this be the legendary matchmaking? No wonder Feng Feisheng is so affectionate towards me; he wants me to act as his pimp!"

Then I wondered: When did Chu Gexing come to Danning? He even had an "old acquaintance" that I didn't know about. Hmm, that's really intriguing.

Feng Feisheng was looking at her with a shifty, sneaky expression.

Tang Leyan was filled with doubt and unease.

Feng Feisheng wanted to continue speaking.

"Wait, wait, wait," Tang Leyan stopped fanning herself, coughed, and asked, "Young Master, is your friend male or female?"

"Well... wait, speak of the devil and he appears..." Feng Feisheng didn't answer, but turned his head to look outside.

Upon hearing this, Tang Leyan followed his gaze and looked outside.

A person strode towards them from outside the courtyard. Because of the lush flowers and trees and the artificial hill, they could not be seen for a moment, and it was impossible to tell whether they were male or female. Tang Leyan craned her neck to look in that direction.

Feng Feisheng, standing beside her, was scrutinizing her, his smile completely gone. Looking at her so closely, the imperial envoy from Shundu had skin as white as snow, features as exquisite as a painting, and her brows were slightly furrowed, showing a mixture of worry and curiosity. And those hands…

Feng Feisheng turned his gaze to the person in front of him. The golden fan accentuated her snow-white hands, which were so soft and boneless that they were more and more beautiful the more he looked at them. Feng Feisheng smiled to himself: "You're so blind! You're so blind! You can't believe you can see this. I always thought that the beauty was actually a man, while this rascal who's been hiding by my side and causing trouble is probably the real beauty."

Just then, a clear, slightly reproachful voice rang out: "Feng Feisheng, you didn't wait for me and you've already started having sex with someone. That's really going too far. Aren't you afraid I'll get jealous?"

Chapter 161 of Yanshui Road in Jiangnan: The Young Master

Upon seeing the newcomer, Tang Leyan felt a slight jolt in her heart.

From his appearance, he was dressed in a clean and neat man's outfit, wearing a tight-fitting outfit, a jade belt around his waist, cuffs tied, long boots, and even carrying a large bow on his back.

With a full forehead, a round face, and bright, piercing eyes, his every move exudes a crisp, dashing, and heroic air.

He wasn't very tall, but he had a commanding presence.

Upon seeing this, Tang Leyan waved her fan, covering half her face, and thought from behind the fan: This person's background is rather strange; he's probably not that simple.

Suddenly, she remembered what Feng Feisheng had told her, and wondered if Chu Gexing really had some connection with this person? Why didn't she know anything about it?

The fan slowly parted, and the cold smile on the corner of his mouth also faded away. The man walked towards them while laughing, his bright eyes fixed on Tang Leyan's face, scrutinizing her intently.

Tang Leyan glanced at the other person only once before lowering her eyelids and lightly glancing at Feng Feisheng beside her.

Feng Feisheng nodded slowly to her, then quickly stood up and took a step towards her, asking with a smile, "Where did you come from, Ninth Prince? And why are you carrying a bow?"

"Nine Lords" stepped onto the pavilion, and Feng Feisheng gestured for them to enter.

Jiu Jun said, "It was Steward Wu who repeatedly invited me, and we agreed to meet at the hunting grounds today. But halfway through, I realized I had other things to do and was afraid of being delayed, so I rushed over without even going back to change my clothes."

Then he turned to Tang Leyan and said, "This must be the envoy from Shundu who bestowed the marriage upon us. He is indeed a handsome man."

Tang Leyan then stood up, raised her fan, and bowed, saying, "May I ask who you are?"

Feng Feisheng introduced from the side: "This is the eldest son of the Duke of Ling."

Tang Leyan smiled and cupped her hands in greeting: "So it's Young Master Ling."

Ling Jiuyan reached out and placed her hand on hers: "No need to be polite. My name is Ling Jiuyan. People in Fengcheng call me Jiujun. If the marriage envoy is willing, you can call me that as well."

Tang Leyan nodded: "Ninth Lord." She felt that her hand was soft, unlike the hard hand of a man.

Ling Jiuyan looked at her. She nodded approvingly: "Indeed, you have extraordinary talent. No wonder Feng Feisheng kept praising you in front of me."

Tang Leyan exclaimed in surprise: "This...Young Master is praising me?"

Ling Jiuyan glanced at her, then at Feng Feisheng, who coughed softly, seemingly somewhat embarrassed.

Ling Jiuyan looked up and smiled: "So someone was embarrassed."

Tang Leyan looked at her, wondering what the two of them were up to.

However, looking at Ling Jiuyan's appearance, she was only in her early twenties. Judging from her appearance, she was dressed as a man, but she possessed an undeniable allure. In Tang Leyan's opinion, this person was most likely a woman disguised as a man. She was wondering what Feng Feisheng meant by what he said earlier. Did Ling Jiuyan have taken a liking to Chu Gexing? So, was she a woman, or a man?

Just as she was wondering, Ling Jiuyan, being a clever woman, immediately noticed Tang Leyan's unusual expression and asked with a smile, "What is the envoy who bestowed the marriage upon you thinking?"

Tang Leyan glanced at her: "I was thinking about something the young prince said earlier."

"Oh? What is it?" Ling Jiuyan asked.

Tang Leyan looked at Feng Feisheng without saying a word.

Feng Feisheng chuckled, avoiding her gaze and looking at Ling Jiuyan: "Isn't this the same thing you mentioned earlier?"

“Oh…” Ling Jiuyan suddenly realized. “So you…”

"You arrived before I had finished speaking."

“Then let me explain it myself,” Ling Jiuyan said, raising her hand.

Tang Leyan looked at him, thinking that this man was quite an oddity. If he were a man, doing such a thing would be quite natural and generous. But if it were a woman, personally acting as a matchmaker and arranging a marriage for herself, that would be rather shocking.

However, she wasn't in a hurry; she would listen to what she had to say before reacting.

Ling Jiuyan looked at Tang Leyan with her bright eyes, smiled sweetly, and said, "Your Excellency the Marriage Envoy, you have just arrived in Fengcheng, so you may not know that Jiuyan is actually a woman."

Tang Leyan's heart skipped a beat: "Mmm."

Feng Feisheng stood to the side, silent, sizing her up with a smile.

Tang Leyan slowly unfolded her fan and held it in front of her face to block his burning gaze.

Ling Jiuyan continued, "Several years ago, I met the Deputy Envoy of the Lord. From that moment on, I fell in love with him and made up my mind that I would marry no one but him. So, from that moment on, to avoid trouble, I have always dressed as a man."

Ling Jiuyan spoke these words with such magnanimity and generosity that even Tang Leyan, a woman herself, felt a little shy. However, despite her shyness, she greatly admired Ling Jiuyan's magnanimity. She wondered if it was true that the customs of Danning were different from those of Shun, and that all women were like this.

"Jiujun once wanted to travel the world to find Chu Lang, but unfortunately her father forbade it. Jiujun thought there was no hope in this life, so she vowed to live out her days alone rather than compromise her principles," Ling Jiuyan said calmly.

Tang Leyan was deeply shocked by what she heard, but she couldn't show it too much on her face, so she could only nod slowly to indicate that she was listening.

Ling Jiuyan had been watching her expression the whole time, but couldn't tell anything. When she nodded, she said, "This time, Jiujun was overjoyed at the reunion, thinking it was a blessing from heaven. Not wanting Jiujun to be alone and miserable, she went to find Chu Lang."

Tang Leyan's eyes widened. She knew nothing about this, and Chu Gexing had never told her about it.

Seeing her wide eyes, Ling Jiuyan couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "I never thought that my sincere heart would be treated like dirt by Chu Lang. I'm afraid that in his eyes, Jiujun has never existed. So even though Jiujun took the initiative to come to his door, she was always turned away and treated coldly by him."

That's just wishful thinking.

Tang Leyan thought to herself: That guy's reckless personality doesn't just erupt all the time.

However, Ling Jiuyan was beautiful and came from a good family. It was rare for her to be so deeply in love with Chu Gexing. She could even resist the temptation of a beauty who was offered to her. Chu Gexing was once again impressed by her.

Ling Jiuyan paused slightly at this point, seemingly unsure how to continue.

Tang Leyan then spoke: "So, what is the purpose of Ninth Prince inviting Leyan today through the young prince?"

Seeing her speak, Ling Jiuyan then replied, "Brother Le, you are quick to speak, so I will speak frankly as well. To be honest, I have tried to invite Chu Lang a few times, but he always said that he was too busy with official duties to keep the appointment. I know that Chu Lang listens to you quite a bit, so I would like to ask you for a favor."

"Does Ninth Prince want me to say a few good words for him in front of the Vice Envoy?"

"If possible, I would appreciate your help, Brother Le."

Seeing her sincere expression, Tang Leyan thought to herself, "Such a devoted woman is rare in this world. Chu Gexing must have accumulated a lot of good fortune in his past lives to receive such deep affection from someone."

However, his temper was so unpredictable that she worried he might get herself into trouble. Therefore, although she wanted to help, she still had some concerns that prevented her from readily agreeing.

Ling Jiuyan, observing his expression, asked, "Brother Le, is there something troubling you?"

Seeing that she was a straightforward woman, Tang Leyan said, "Originally, I would do my best to help you if you asked me to. However, you know how strange I am with my capricious temper, so I can't rashly promise you anything. But please rest assured, I will do my best. How about that?"

Chapter 162 of "The River of Misty Waters and the Jiangnan Region": A Sentimental Man

Ling Jiuyan was very pleased to hear her say this. She cupped her hands and stood up, saying, "I thought Brother Le would refuse. Since Brother Le has said so, I am relieved. I thank Brother Le for his help."

“No need for such politeness, Ninth Prince.” Tang Leyan also stood up.

Ling Jiuyan picked up a cup of tea from the table and said with a smile, "Jiujun, let's toast Brother Le with tea instead of wine."

Seeing her enthusiasm, Tang Leyan had no choice but to get up and drink a cup of tea with her.

After finishing their business, Ling Jiuyan told Tang Leyan about the local customs and culture of Fengcheng before taking her leave.

Tang Leyan admired her even more for her sharp and elegant manner and her insightful views, which set her apart from ordinary women.

She originally thought it best to ignore this matter, but seeing Ling Jiuyan's character, she felt a little tempted to help her.

Soon after, Ling Jiuyan had to take her leave. Tang Leyan and Feng Feisheng saw her off, and after she left, she sighed:

"I never expected that this young master Ling would be such a romantic."

Feng Feisheng looked at her with a smile: "You romantic fool, there's another one here. Didn't you see Leyan?"

Tang Leyan's gaze shifted, and seeing his smiling expression, she frowned, remembering something. She then coughed and said, "Speaking of which, I've been away for quite a while now. There are still many things waiting for me at the inn, Young Master..."

"What's the rush?" Feng Feisheng stretched out his arm to stop her and said gently, "Didn't they say that the Deputy Envoy is smart and capable, able to handle everything? Leyan, why bother worrying about it?"

"Well, that's true." Tang Leyan turned around and pushed her fan outward, avoiding Feng Feisheng's arm. "I've been bothering you here for quite a while now."

"A thousand cups of wine are not enough when drinking with a bosom friend. What harm is there in staying a little longer? Leyan, don't you think so?"

"Ah... I really didn't feel it."

"That was a very hurtful statement."

"Ha..." Tang Leyan smiled, then turned around, clasped her hands together, and bowed to Feng Feisheng.

"Leyan, what are you doing?" Feng Feisheng asked in surprise, reaching out to help her up.

Tang Leyan withdrew her hand: "Leyan wants to apologize to the young master."

"Oh?" Feng Feisheng's eyes flickered.

"Back then, when I lied to the young prince about being the deputy envoy, it was just a prank on my part. I hope the young prince won't take it to heart."

“That matter…” Feng Feisheng looked at her, then suddenly shook his head, “Leyan, you really brought up something that hurts me.”

"A sad thing?" Tang Leyan asked curiously. "To be honest, I've never known what happened between you two. Young Master, you clearly know he's a man, so why didn't you confront me?"

Feng Feisheng looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and said, "You've become quite sincere. However, just because I'm not going to interrogate you doesn't mean I'm not angry. You should know that this matter is truly the greatest humiliation of my life. It's an extraordinary blow to my self-esteem as a man."