“That’s true, then I won’t stand on ceremony.” Ye Feng said, picking up his chopsticks.

"I won't be polite either!"

Zijing exclaimed and grabbed her chopsticks, starting to eat voraciously.

Rowling was so angry her nose almost crooked. She glared at Zijing fiercely, but Zijing ignored her completely and continued to wolf down her food.

"Let her go," Night Wind said.

Rowling sighed, shook her head helplessly, and ignored Bauhinia.

Zijing made a face at Rowling and even stuck out her tongue.

Seeing this, Lin Feifei asked curiously, "Lord Luo, is this young lady really just your bodyguard? To be honest, even if you told me she was your daughter, I wouldn't be surprised."

Upon hearing Lin Feifei's words, Luo Lin's expression changed drastically.

Could Zijing really be the ancestor's illegitimate daughter?

Otherwise, why would the patriarch be so indulgent towards her?

"Don't talk nonsense. How could this rude brat be my daughter? Do you see any resemblance between her and me?" Ye Feng said.

Zijing chuckled and continued to eat voraciously.

Ye Feng continued, "But you're right, she's not an ordinary guard; she's the head of the Surveillance Department of our Silla City."

"Director of the Inspection Department?"

Lin Feifei paused for a moment, then continued, "I've long heard that the official system of Silla City is completely different from the traditional system of our Hongtian Empire, but what exactly does the Director of the Inspection Department do?"

"It is for monitoring officials at all levels."

Night Breeze paused, then said, "Officials' corruption, abuse of power for personal gain, dereliction of duty... all fall under her jurisdiction."

"She reports directly to you, Lord Luo?" Lin Feifei asked again.

“Yes, they will take orders directly from me.” Night Wind nodded.

Lin Feifei gasped in shock.

He was directly under the command of Ye Feng and also wielded enormous power to monitor officials at all levels.

Does that mean that this seemingly clumsy and somewhat rude girl is the second-in-command of Silla City?

Perhaps guessing what Lin Feifei was thinking, Ye Feng said with a smile, "But don't overestimate her. Our Xinluo City is in dire need of reconstruction, and the officials are all very diligent. So far, no one has caused any problems. Therefore, her position as the Director of the Inspection Department is just a title; she has no real power."

Although Ye Feng said that, Lin Feifei no longer dared to underestimate Zijing, and even cast a wary look at Zijing.

Suddenly, Ye Feng asked, seemingly casually, "By the way, I heard that you and your husband Cheng Fengrui have a daughter. Where is she? It's been a whole day, and I haven't seen her. I can't help but be curious."

Rowling and Bauhinia then suddenly realized what was going on.

They had felt something was off before, like someone was missing.

Now they finally realize where the problem lies!

So Rowling and Zijing both looked at Lin Feifei, forgetting all about enjoying their food.

Lin Feifei looked somewhat saddened and said in a low voice, "My daughter... Lord Luo, it would be better if you didn't see her."

"Why? Is there something special about your daughter that you're afraid of being seen?" Ye Feng pressed.

“My daughter has been frail and delicate since she was a child. Over the years, she has never even stepped out of the city lord’s mansion. She has basically always been in her room… I’m very sorry, City Lord Luo, what I’m saying may offend you, but I still have to say it—please do not disturb my daughter. She is not a member of the Eternal Dream, and you don’t need to doubt her.”

"She is just a ten-year-old child, she cannot and has no ability to hurt others."

Lin Feifei's tone became more serious as she spoke.

The night breeze wasn't angry, and didn't even seem to care.

Waving his hand, Ye Feng said with a smile, "Please don't take offense, I didn't mean anything by it, I was just curious."

“If it’s just out of pure curiosity, then there’s even less reason for him to meet my daughter,” Lin Feifei said.

"Alright, alright, I won't see you then," Ye Feng said.

Seeing that Ye Feng had finally given up on his plan to see his beloved daughter, Lin Feifei breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Feifei then asked, "I wonder if you, Lord Luo, discovered today that there are members of the Eternal Dream in my city lord's mansion?"

“No, I’ve searched your city lord’s mansion several times, inside and out, but unfortunately I haven’t found anyone from Eternal Dreamland yet,” Night Wind said, spreading his hands.

“I’ve said before that there’s nothing wrong with my city lord’s mansion, and I would never harbor anyone from Eternal Dream. City Lord Luo, you should believe me now, right?” Lin Feifei said.

Ye Feng did not answer Lin Feifei's question directly, but said, "When dealing with such an evil sect that harms all sides, it is never too much to be cautious. I believe that you, Lord Lin, do not want someone you value to suddenly die at the hands of members of the Eternal Dream one day in the future."

Lin Feifei lowered her head and said, "Then please continue your examination, Lord Luo. I await your good news."

“Okay, I won’t let you down,” Night Wind said.

Night fell.

A soft footstep came from upstairs, and Ye Feng opened his eyes and sat up in bed.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Ye Feng knew that the person walking upstairs was none other than Lin Feifei.

It's already so late, why is Lin Feifei walking around upstairs instead of resting?

Ye Feng was a little puzzled, so he pushed open the door and came out of the room, arriving at the second floor of the inner residence of the city lord's mansion.

A door to one of the innermost rooms on the second floor was ajar, and candlelight shone through, casting a dim strip of light on the wooden floor.

Because of the flickering candlelight, the band of light also trembled slightly.

Ye Feng walked over, pushed open the door and looked into the room, where he saw Lin Feifei standing there, staring intently at two portraits on the wall.

"Lord Lin, why aren't you resting so late?" Ye Feng asked.

"Sorry, did I disturb you?" Lin Feifei turned her head to look at Ye Feng.

Night Breeze chuckled and said, "It didn't disturb me, but it was a bit strange, so I came up to check it out."

After looking around at the room's furnishings, Ye Feng asked, "Is this your study?"

“It’s my husband’s study, but I’m the one using it now.”

Lin Feifei smiled bitterly and continued, "Since my husband passed away, I haven't changed anything in this room. It's exactly the same as when he was alive."

"Is this how you commemorate him?" Night Wind asked.

Lin Feifei nodded and then looked at the portrait on the wall.

Ye Feng hadn't paid attention to the paintings on the wall before, but now that he looked closely, a strange expression appeared on his face.

Because of a portrait on the wall, the man in the painting was him.

No, to be precise, it should be Luo Tong, the ancestor of the Luo family.

The portrait next to it depicts a gentle and refined middle-aged man, who, if there are no surprises, is Cheng Fengrui, the former city lord of Nanhua City and Lin Feifei's husband.