Une jeunesse errante - Chapitre 171
Jiali exclaimed, "Yes, Qingfeng, we really want to help you!"
Qingfeng sneered, "Tang Xing, Jia Li, the money you two received from the Sky Eagle Sect is probably more than it is, not less, right?"
Tang Xing's expression changed drastically. "Qingfeng, don't you want to avenge the murder of your father and mother?"
“If word gets out, the whole world will laugh at you!” Jia Li roared. “You unfilial son, have you forgotten how Master Yan died?”
"I will never forget how Liu Jianhua used the blood of my father and mother as stepping stones to satisfy his vile desires." Qingfeng, her hair standing on end in anger, said, "Tang Xing, Jia Li, I am not a monkey that you can play with three times a day and four times a night. Take me away."
Lu Liang shouted, and Tang Xing and Jia Li were dragged out of the living room like two tattered sacks by the servants. Qingfeng didn't even look at her uncle's family. The moment she walked out with He Yunya, the door closed tightly again, and Lu Ying ordered a tight guard.
The group left the peony garden and hadn't gone far when suddenly dozens of people rushed out to block their path. The two leading figures were Lin Feng's subordinates, Da Fang and Hu Ying. They quickly approached and greeted them with clasped hands. Da Fang said, "Great Lord, where are you going so late?"
Qingfeng said coldly, "I'm going to the Ice Garden. You've come at the right time. Lü Liang, hand Tang Xing and Jia Li over to them."
"Yes, young master." Lü Liang said loudly, "Bring Tang Xing and Jia Li here."
The servants dragged Tang Xing and Jia Li over and threw them to the ground. Da Fang and Hu Ying were stunned. Qing Feng then ordered, "Lü Liang, you go back."
Lü Liang exclaimed in surprise, "What, young master?"
"I'm going to the Ice Garden to pay my respects to Young Master Jianyue; I don't need so many people escorting me. Besides, Brother Dafang and Brother Huying are here; they'll protect me." Qingfeng sarcastically retorted, "Well then, Brother Dafang and Brother Huying, are you relieved now?"
Da Fang quickly replied, "We dare not be disrespectful to the Great Lord."
The sound of neat, light footsteps came from afar, and in the blink of an eye, Lin Feng and Li Anguo arrived, surrounded by their entourage. They were quite surprised to see Qingfeng and He Yunya in his arms.
"Great Lord".
Lin Feng and Li Anguo greeted each other with clasped hands.
Qingfeng nodded, "Second Lord and Fifth Lord, you've come at the right time. I'm going to the Ice Garden, please come with me."
Lin Feng and Li Anguo's faces lit up with ecstasy, and they said in unison, "Please, Great Lord."
Chapter Sixty-Three: Fortune and Misfortune Are Unpredictable (Part Four)
Qingfeng and her group arrived at the Ice Garden, where Cai Bo'an and Cai Zhonghe were also present. Upon seeing Qingfeng, even the usually serious Cai Bo'an was overjoyed, not to mention Cai Zhonghe. After taking their seats, Qingfeng's first words were, "I'm sorry for making you worry."
Kiyomi Tsuki said in a childlike voice, "Qingfeng, you're still the best."
He Yunya mocked her without any politeness. Qing Jianyue immediately glared at her with her bright, black eyes, warning her not to laugh. However, the more she warned her, the more unrestrained He Yunya laughed. Qing Jianyue's cheeks puffed up with anger, making her look like a frog.
Seeing this, everyone laughed.
At this moment, an announcement came from outside that Su Haibo, Zhou Peng, Zhou Peng's son Zhou Jie, Steward Du, and Steward Du's son Du Ping requested an audience. Su Haibo entered first, looking worried, but upon seeing Qingfeng, he was overjoyed and rushed over, grabbing Qingfeng's hand and shaking it, so excited that it took him a long time to speak.
"Great Lord".
"I'm sorry to have worried the manager. Please have a seat, manager, let's sit down and talk."
The small flower hall was packed with people. There weren't enough cushions, so Steward Du, Zhou Jie, and Du Ping sat on the floor. Xiaoqian, Little Sparrow, and Little Crow brought in tea and snacks. Little Sparrow's gaze shifted slightly, landing on Zhou Jie. However, from the moment they entered, Zhou Jie had been staring intently at He Yunya, who was nestled beside Qingfeng, looking both heartbroken and sad. Little Sparrow sighed sadly.
"I'm so sorry to have made everyone worry about me. Brother Bo'an, Brother Zhonghe, and everyone else, thank you so much for this."
Qingfeng immediately got to the point.
Lin Feng spoke frankly: "I am ashamed to say that I have always been skeptical of the Great Lord."
Qingfeng smiled and said, "Brother Lin Feng, there's no need to feel guilty. You bear a heavy responsibility, so it's not wrong for you to be cautious. However, I still want to thank Brother Lin Feng for believing in me in the end."
After a moment of surprise, Lin Feng suddenly seemed to be drunk, a blush rising on his bronze face.
He Yunya smiled and said, "Jianyue, did you see that? My Qingfeng is so elegant."
Kiyoshi gave her a forced smile.
Su Haibo laughed and said, "No need for formalities, Great Lord, please speak quickly."
Qingfeng nodded. "Jianyue's senses are very sharp. I think you already knew that when you visited your great-grandfather, uncle, and cousin. That's why you were acting so strangely, right?"
Everyone looked at Qing Jianyue, who was staring wide-eyed. Xiaoqian scooped a spoonful of rock sugar bird's nest porridge and fed it to him. He ate it with relish, and some soup spilled from the corner of his mouth. Xiaoqian then picked up a handkerchief and served him with a smile to wipe it off.
As if an invisible pen had drawn a line on everyone's face, smiles couldn't help but spread across their faces.
"My great-grandfather favored me and always wanted me to inherit the Lin Family Manor. My nephew even had a big fight with my great-grandfather and was severely punished for it. That's why I left back then."
Sadness welled up in Qingfeng's eyes. He Yunya reached out and gently took his hand, a tender smile blooming on her face. Qingfeng smiled slightly.
"This time, my great-grandfather suddenly came with my uncle, cousin, and nephew, hoping I would return. This surprised and puzzled me greatly. That evening, my uncle invited Tang Xing and Jia Li out, and I immediately sensed that there must be a trap. They tried their best to persuade me to take advantage of my cousin's absence to kill the old lady and seize control of the castle, which made me even more suspicious of their motives. But I waited, I waited for news from Yun Ya. I wanted to know if Yun Ya's news was as I guessed."
Everyone's attention immediately focused on He Yunya, who struck a charming and alluring pose, causing the eyes of those young people with weak willpower to sparkle.
Kiyomi Tsuki glanced at her contemptuously, thinking to herself: This vixen is really good at flattery.
He Yunya smiled and said, "After I learned of the purpose of my grandfather's visit, I was quite puzzled. I immediately ordered my men to find out within a day what suspicious people had been in contact with Lin Zehai and his grandson over the past month."
Cai Bo'an asked, "What was the result?"
“It is Tang Xing and Jia Li. However, the important thing is not Tang Xing and Jia Li, but the mastermind behind them. According to my intelligence, Tang Xing and Jia Li were recruited by the Sky Eagle Sect two years ago. If that is true, then the mastermind behind all this must be…” He Yunya smiled mysteriously, “This person, Jian Yue, is an old acquaintance of yours. He is Luo Buqun of the Sky Eagle Sect.”
Kiyomi Tsuki's face was slightly pale.
Xiaoqian asked worriedly, "Young Master?"
He Yunya smiled, her eyes narrowed, a smile befitting an eleven-headed vixen. "Luo Buqun exploited the jealousy of Lin Zehai and his grandson towards Qingfeng, sending Tang Xing and Jia Li to secretly persuade them to cooperate with their plan. If they agreed, the Heavenly Eagle Sect would help them kill Qingfeng, removing the biggest obstacle to their inheritance of the Lin Family Manor. Lin Zehai and his grandson, naturally overjoyed, agreed. They pretended to tell the old man they were willing to take Qingfeng back to the Lin Family Manor, thus achieving their goal. Then, they sent word that Tang Xing and Jia Li had appeared, and that Qingfeng might be plotting a rebellion. In such a momentous time, it's easy to create illusions. You might panic and, just in case, take action against Qingfeng. Even if you don't kill her, you'll force her to have no place in Lu Family Manor. That's enough; that's what the Heavenly Eagle Sect wants. Eliminating the biggest ally of the Lu Family Manor Lord is equivalent to weakening the Lu Family Manor's strength, leading it down the path of destruction in this turbulent time."
Cai Bo'an said, "It is indeed what Miss He said. We later interrogated Zhou Lan. Zhou Lan said that Jia Li took the initiative to admit his identity and state his purpose."