"Quiet down, everyone! Something's not right!"

Feng De quietly watched Hua Rong being spanked by Fang Shikai.

After calming down, he immediately realized what had happened.

Hua Rong chimed in, "I do know some of the reasons behind this."

After saying that, he told everyone present about the plans of the bandits from Wuliang Mountain.

After listening, Feng De said, "It seems that someone thought you were doomed, so they spread the news of your deaths in advance."

This could also cause unrest in the entire Jiangcheng city in advance.

After all, Hua Rong and his group had been captured for several days and behaved themselves.

The bandits also thought they were not a threat.

Who knew that Hua Rong would ruin everything at the last minute?

At this moment, one of the young masters said, "Dad, Mom doesn't think I'm dead, does she?"

Upon hearing this, the young master's father's expression changed drastically.

He didn't even have time to greet Fang Shikai before heading towards the entrance of the Marshal's Mansion.

Seeing this, the rest of the people quickly left the Marshal's Mansion.

Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!

Something terrible is about to happen at home!

Don't let the wives in your family think that the child is dead and try to commit suicide!

Before long, only Hua Rong, Fang Shikai, and Feng De remained in the entire Marshal's Mansion.

The three of them then sat down, and Hua Rong said to Fang Shikai, "I'm just treating my classmates to a meal. Even if we're going to fight bandits, it's not like we're going up there to throw our lives away. Your son isn't that stupid."

"snort"

Fang Shikai was naturally happy that his son had returned.

But I'm still angry inside.

Although they knew that someone else was trying to set a trap for them by exploiting the situation between father and son.

However, it is also felt that if Hua Rong hadn't brought up the matter of breaking off the engagement, none of this would have happened.

Seeing that Fang Shikai was still awkward, Hua Rong said to Feng De, "There must be a spy in our Marshal's Mansion. I just casually mentioned that I was going to treat my classmates to dinner, and this happened. It seems that this person has been hiding quite well in the Marshal's Mansion."

"Young Master, don't worry. I'll handle this."

After saying that, Feng De paused, then cautiously asked Hua Rong, "Is Young Master injured?"

Having dealt with bandits for many years, Feng De naturally knew what they were like when they became fierce.

Although Hua Rong usually had excellent grades at the military academy.

But since I've never seen blood before, won't I get hurt fighting those bandits?

After Feng De finished speaking, Fang Shikai also looked at Hua Rong.

Hua Rong accurately received the concern revealed in the two small eyes amidst the countless bushy beards.

Hua Rong lied through his teeth, "My classmates and I defeated those bandits and escaped."

On the way, Hua Rong had already rehearsed her story with her classmates.

No one would reveal that he had dealt with the bandits all by himself.

Those young men were in the prime of their youth, full of youthful vigor, and none of them would take credit for his work.

However, they were unwilling to let Hua Rong steal the spotlight from them.

Therefore, Hua Rong was not worried about this at all.

Therefore, lying becomes much smoother.

"No one was left alive, right?"

Hua Rong shook his head. "Those people seemed pretty stubborn, so we didn't leave any survivors. Besides, it's not convenient for us to take them with us when we rush back."

Feng De nodded and said to Fang Shikai, "Young Master, this was the right thing to do. If the young master and the others had returned late, the entire Jiangcheng would have been in chaos. Our Marshal's Mansion would have been the first to suffer."

Even if those parents remembered what he said before.

But faced with the pain of losing a child, no one would have the mind to think about the truth anymore.

At least at the time, I didn't want to!

They only take their anger out on the culprits they think are the real culprits to vent their hatred!

"Why are you speaking up for him? Do you think I don't even know about this little thing?"

Fang Shikai rolled his eyes at Feng De and tried to stand up.

For some reason, I swayed several times before I could stand up.

Hua Rong's heart trembled at the sight.

Judging from his father's appearance, he was clearly frightened just now.

No wonder they beat him so badly!

His butt still hurts.

Fortunately, he wasn't the only one who got beaten up.

Otherwise, how will he face his classmates in the future?

wrong!

Hua Rong felt like she had forgotten something.

He suddenly stood up and asked Feng De, "Uncle Feng, are you saying that the news of our deaths had already spread throughout Jiangcheng before we came back?"

Feng De first shook his head, then nodded.

"Someone came to the Marshal's Mansion and told the people there the news, and that's how we found out. But judging by their plans, the whole of Jiangcheng probably knows by now—"

"Rongrong, what are you doing?"

Before Feng De could finish speaking, Hua Rong had already run out of the Marshal's Mansion.

He looked very anxious.

"Now that the whole of Jiangcheng knows, Miss Zheng must know too. I'm afraid she might do something foolish!"

In reality, Hua Rong had never actually met Zheng Liangru face to face.

However, he was also certain of Zheng Liangru's feelings for him.

From what I heard that night, Zheng Liangru clearly liked him very much.

What would you do if you found out he was dead?

Hua Rong patted his head. He really had forgotten about that!

Fang Shikai and Feng De watched Hua Rong's disappearing figure, and after a long while, they smiled in unison.

"Judging from this kid's appearance, he doesn't seem to dislike the Zheng family girl. Could it be that he's like those boys who've studied abroad and want to have a romantic relationship before getting married?"

"Perhaps, but since Rongrong doesn't dislike Miss Zheng, it seems the Marshal's Mansion will soon be holding a wedding."

"Yes, we can be one too then—"

"General, please be careful with your words."

Before Fang Shikai could finish speaking, Feng De interrupted him.

This marshal's mansion is not safe at all.

And it's a secret that's been kept for so many years.

Of course, one shouldn't reveal it just because of a momentary joy.

Upon hearing this, Fang Shikai frowned and slammed his hat to the ground.

He then touched the beard on his face with his hand, secretly exerting force.

But seeing Feng De's serious expression, he took his hand down again.

He cursed, "Those bastards, taking my money and daring to do favors for others. If I find them, I'll beat their heads to a pulp!"

Hua Rong naturally did not hear Fang Shikai and Feng De's conversation.

He was on his way to the Zheng family, and when he arrived, he knew he was in trouble.

Because at that moment, the sound of crying could be heard coming from the entire Zheng family.

Hua Rong went straight into the Zheng family's house.

"Hey, who are you? You can't go in!"

Hua Rong didn't even glance at the Zheng family servant who was yelling at him.

"I am Fang Huarong, your future son-in-law!"

"Ah, young master? Oh dear, it really is you! Young master, please come in quickly, everyone outside is saying you're dead. Miss is insisting on going to join you!"

Upon hearing this, Hua Rong's face turned ashen.

They sped towards Zheng Liangru's boudoir.