Chapter 28 The scheming boy wants to kiss.

Zhu Qing lowered her eyes, and the words "The Charming Widow of My Brother-in-Law" in large characters on the top page caught her eye.

Zhu Qing reached out and moved the book aside; underneath was "The Master's Charming Student." She moved it aside again; underneath was "The Days of Living with My Stepmother"...

My vision went completely black!

Zhu Qing said speechlessly, "What kind of books are these?"

Feng Huaihe looked very serious, as if he were only talking about the Four Books and Five Classics. "Most of the popular storybooks at the time came from Sichuan."

Upon hearing "Shu," Zhu Qing immediately understood.

Wang Yan, the later ruler of Shu, was famous for his erotic poetry, songs, and storybooks.

Why are you showing me this?

"You don't like it?"

He had clearly asked the maids in the mansion, and these were the best-selling books in Chang'an.

"..." It's not that she disliked it, but Zhu Qing's ears burned. It's just that she used to read these kinds of books secretly...

Now...now...

“Wait here for me to come back. If you get bored, read these storybooks to pass the time,” Feng Huaihe said. “Don’t worry, I won’t penalize you for reading them.”

Zhu Qing was stunned. Translating his words, it meant: "Paid time to read novels."

She's finally getting the best treatment that people with connections get!

I'm overjoyed.

As Feng Huaihe left, the secretary's office was quiet, with only the chirping of birds and the sound of the wind in the courtyard.

Zhu Qing picked up "The Master's Charming Student" to read and sat down on Feng Huaihe's low couch.

When she saw her teacher finally cross the line and forcefully resist his student, Zhu Qing blushed and her heart pounded with excitement.

The ancients were such great writers!

As Zhu Qing watched, she couldn't help but pound her fist and scream.

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Before leaving, Feng Huaihe went to the small kitchen to prepare two dishes and a soup for Zhu Qing, and to keep her medicine warm in the boiler.

If Zhu Qing gets hungry later, she can eat anytime.

He then washed his hands and went to the secretary's office.

Huang Chao had already captured Luoyang and was about to enter Tongguan Pass; he could not wait any longer.

Inside the secretary's office, Tian Jiuzhu was writing a proclamation against Huang Chao with great effort. Hua Ning and Bao Fu were dozing off, propping their heads up with their hands. When they heard him come in, the two of them immediately straightened their backs and pretended to be working hard.

Feng Huaihe ignored him and walked straight to Tian Jiuzhu's table.

Tian Jiuzhu sensed it, stopped writing, stood up, and bowed.

Feng Huaihe said, "You will take office as judge. As for Lieutenant Tian, ​​I will handle things myself."

Tian Jiuzhu was slightly taken aback. She had coveted this position for a long time and had no reason to refuse. However, she was afraid that such a windfall would be too good to pass up and was a little uneasy: "Why are you suddenly giving it to me? Is it because of what you did for Zhu Qing?"

Feng Huaihe: "You don't need to ask any more questions."

He immediately assigned the task: "These next two days, you will personally oversee the staff below to check the Shence Army's provisions, horses, and number of soldiers. Find a way to give me a military position that is all show and no substance."

Tian Jiuzhu hesitated. She was still diligently writing official documents and scathing articles, thinking about what other ways she could climb the ranks, when such great news came crashing down on her head.

Is it a blessing or a curse?

Not getting a reply, Feng Huaihe grew impatient and looked at her coldly: "Nothing is safer than quitting your job."

Tian Jiuzhu bit her lip; this might be her only chance.

She firmly replied, "I will do it."

Feng Huaihe then looked at Bao Fu. This man had worked in the secretariat for many years. He was honest and simple-minded, and had no ulterior motives. In his previous life, he had honestly and stubbornly guarded the shogunate and died at the hands of Huang Chao.

This person was the only one that Feng Huaihe, who lived to be a hundred years old, felt was truly capable.

He instructed Bao Fu: "Come with me."

Bao Fu was completely bewildered and followed his leader step by step.

Following the leader out of the shogunate, on the steps outside the shogunate gate, the leader casually tossed him a gold coin: "Go buy some suitable gifts."

Gold!

Bao Fu's eyes lit up; it was the first time in his life he had ever seen gold!

He was so excited that his hands trembled, and he dashed out in a flash.

While waiting for him, Feng Huaihe personally went to hitch up a horse-drawn carriage. When it was ready in front of the shogunate, Bao Fu returned with both hands full of things.

Feng Huaihe didn't even look at what he had bought, he just told him to get in the car.

The carriage sped towards Qingxi Village.

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Qingxi Village.

Zhu Zhengyang and his wife were busy packing their belongings, preparing for their family's move to Jinyang.

Suddenly, a horse neighed outside the fenced yard.

Zhu Zhengyang walked out of the main room with a puzzled look in his eyes and saw a magnificent carriage parked outside. A hand with distinct knuckles lifted the curtain, and then a richly dressed person stepped out.

He looked closely and realized it was Feng Huaihe, who hadn't returned to Qingxi Village for many years. Behind him was a person carrying many things, walking towards him.

Zhu Zhengyang felt uneasy and turned to his wife, saying, "Take Manman back inside."

At this moment, Feng Huaihe had already come forward to greet him, and Zhu Zhengyang hurriedly stepped forward to welcome him.

"Huaihe?" Zhu Zhengyang asked respectfully, "Why have you come?"

He was filled with trepidation.

Since Feng Huaihe turned sixteen, he has never returned to Qingxi Village.

Now that he has achieved great success, his demeanor is different from before. Dressed in a gray-blue snow shirt, he is aloof and incomparably noble. Standing in his small fenced courtyard, he makes the courtyard appear even more magnificent than before.

No matter how down on his luck Feng Huaihe was in the past, he is now a person they can no longer reach.

"But what trouble did Zhu Qing cause at the shogunate?" Zhu Zhengyang asked cautiously, respectfully inviting him into the main room for a drink of water, but Feng Huaihe waved his hand and said distantly, "No need, I have other things to do."

Zhu Zhengyang was somewhat at a loss after being directly rejected.

Seeing Feng Huaihe gesture to the person he brought to put all the things on the ground, Feng Huaihe said, "These were all sent by Zhu Qing. She is a newly appointed judge and is very busy. She won't be going home for the next few days. She specifically asked me to tell you that you don't need to go to the magistrate's office to pick her up."

He spoke quickly and said a lot, and before Zhu Zhengyang could even process what he was saying, he continued, "Zhu Qing also said that you want to join the army? That's perfect, the Shence Army in Chang'an is short of men, I can take you there."

Zhu Zhengyang was stunned.

The Shence Army was once awe-inspiring, and although it no longer possessed its former glory, it remained an unattainable force in the hearts of ordinary people like him.

Feng Huaihe... actually wants to send him to the Shence Army?

Zhu Zhengyang, maintaining the vigilance of the head of the family, frowned and said, "But didn't Qingqing say that we should go to Jinyang?"

“That’s true, she did say that,” Feng Huaihe clenched his fist secretly. Sure enough, her route was the same as Zhang Yin’s. Fortunately, he had already pushed Zhang Yin to the brink of despair.

Feng Huaihe smiled, revealing a pair of shallow dimples, his gentle demeanor revealing no flaw: "But she changed her mind, she just couldn't come back in person. If you're worried, elder brother, a letter from her will be delivered tomorrow."

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at the main room behind Zhu Zhengyang, where several boxes on the floor were filled with valuables.

Judging from this, they are already preparing to set off for Jinyang.

No wonder Zhu Qing tested him several times about quitting his job.

Feng Huaihe's breathing trembled slightly, afraid that if he stayed any longer he would be unable to help but expose himself, and he said with a smile, "Brother, I have something to do, I'll be going now."

Zhu Zhengyang wanted to say that he had finally returned home and could go home to visit, but before he could say anything, Feng Huaihe had already led his men away.

After getting back into the carriage, as it slowly drove towards the village entrance, it passed by the small river in the village.

Just as I remembered, the willows along the riverbank swayed gently in the wind.

On the opposite bank stand two thatched huts side by side, dilapidated and bearing the weight of time.

Feng Huaihe tightened his grip on the teacup slightly.

He seemed to see his former weak self again, being beaten and scolded by his older sister, compared to other children, and repeatedly questioned why he was so useless, even asking him when he would no longer be a burden to her.

He sat under the willow tree, carving puppets while asking himself when he would grow up, become successful, give her a better life, and no longer be a burden to her.

Later, Feng Huaihe truly rose to prominence and gained more. Just as he was about to help his elder sister achieve the same success, his elder sister passed away.

If she had persisted a little longer...

"Secretary Zhang, there's still plenty of the money you gave me..."

Bao Fu suddenly spoke, interrupting his thoughts.

Feng Huaihe gave a soft "hmm": "Take it. Come to the village chief's house tomorrow and take away his daughter, Zhuo Yunmeng."

Bao Fu scratched his head: "But I don't know him!"

"Do you see that?" Feng Huaihe pointed to a small courtyard in the distance. "That's the family. If this matter is resolved, you can stay and work for me from now on."

Bao Fu was startled, but was then overwhelmed with immense joy.

The Feng family is incredibly wealthy; if one could work for them, it would mean having countless riches!

He began to look forward to it secretly, and couldn't wait any longer. He immediately jumped off the carriage and said, "Secretary, I will go and inquire right away. I will do everything I can to bring Miss Zhuo to Chang'an!"

Feng Huaihe nodded: "She has a heart condition. You can use my name to say that you're bringing her to Chang'an for treatment, and give her the remaining silver. Her family will hand her over."

Feng Huaihe had long anticipated this; if Village Chief Zhuo hadn't been greedy for money and life, he wouldn't have given Zhuo Yunmeng to Huang Chao in his previous life.

If I take action myself, I'm not afraid that Village Chief Zhuo won't give it to me.

-

As the sun began to set and the afterglow of sunset spread, Feng Huaihe's carriage arrived at the shogunate.

He ordered the carriage to be moved, and then eagerly went into the chief secretary's office.

The room was quiet, and the last rays of the setting sun shone through the round moon window, illuminating Zhu Qing.

Zhu Qing lay on the low couch, a half-read book beside her elbow. She seemed to be asleep, her long eyelashes casting shadows in the setting sun, like a butterfly about to take flight.

The air was so still you could hear a pin drop.

Feng Huaihe quietly approached, smelled the medicinal scent on her body, and saw the fine downy hairs on her fair skin, which was almost transparent in the setting sun.

Feng Huaihe stared intently at her slightly parted pink lips, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

I want to kiss you.

A note from the author:

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Thank you for the nutrient solution!!! I've never seen so many before, I'm so excited! *hugs*

I read all the comments carefully, and although I haven't been able to reply to them all, I'm really grateful.

To avoid affecting the reading experience, the subsequent plot will try to avoid any dialogue from the author.

But I still want to emphasize the time, hehe, 9 PM tonight to watch the latest episode, hehe~ [sprinkling flowers]