"Master, what do you plan to do now?"
Zhuque kept a straight face, ignoring the pitiful look that Cangyun was giving him.
Feng Beichuan didn't feel tired after running all the way, but as soon as he sat down, he felt like he was about to fall apart, so he quickly poured himself a cup of tea and drank it all in one go to try to recover.
"Distribute the summons. It's time to put our men to good use."
Setting down his teacup, Feng Beichuan's dark eyes deepened, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"Issuing a summons? Is it really necessary to go to such lengths just for that old man?"
Cangyun couldn't help but widen his eyes, truly unable to fathom what his master was thinking.
Even if those two old men wanted to take this opportunity to expand their power, the group of parasites raised by the mutual protection among the local officials could not cause any trouble and were not worth worrying about.
But the people under Feng Beichuan's command are different. They are all capable and ambitious individuals, and Feng Beichuan and his team have spent countless efforts over the years recruiting them into his ranks.
The summons has drawn a great number of talents, and it is bound to cause a great upheaval.
"What, are you in charge of the Regent's Palace now?"
Feng Beichuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and look at Cangyun.
That gaze made Cang Yun feel extremely uncomfortable, as if countless sharp arrows were flying towards him.
He couldn't help but shudder slightly, then swallowed hard and said, "No, no, no, of course it's up to you. I'll go prepare the summons right away."
Having said that, he vanished like a black shadow, disappearing without a trace.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Feng Beichuan couldn't help but chuckle, clearly in a good mood. He then looked at Zhuque, intending to make a sarcastic remark, only to find that the man had already left.
"Boring."
With a helpless shrug, Feng Beichuan suddenly realized that he didn't even have anyone to joke with.
Cangyun was very efficient; he issued all the summons within three days.
On this day, Feng Beichuan booked the entire Xikelou restaurant to specially receive those talented and ambitious people who had received the summons.
"What? You want us to work for a woman?"
The powerful figures present were utterly astonished.
Upon receiving the summons from the Prince of Camera's Palace, they rushed to the capital immediately, some even traveling thousands of miles. They originally thought that Feng Beichuan had some important matters to discuss, but instead, they heard a shocking and absurd piece of news.
"That's right. You should visit the General's Mansion as soon as possible in the next few days. Just say you've come because you admire him, and don't say anything else."
Feng Beichuan remained calm, a stark contrast to the others present.
He spoke of such an important matter as if he were chatting about everyday things.
"Your Highness, have you been blinded by someone? This is no small matter. How can we... how can we go and seek refuge with a woman!"
An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face was the first to step forward. He slammed his hand on the table, his long white eyebrows practically flying off in anger, and his white beard trembled incessantly as his lips opened and closed.
“That’s right, Uncle Mingrui is right. I also disagree with having us work under a woman.”
Once someone takes the lead, others immediately follow suit.
The surrounding area instantly erupted in chaos, with everyone arguing and some even accusing Feng Beichuan of being irresponsible towards them.
"Bang bang bang!"
Feng Beichuan's ears were ringing from the noise. He frowned and slammed his fist on the table, causing the teacups and dishes in front of him to shake.
"Listen to me, everyone!"
After loudly silencing the crowd, Feng Beichuan cleared his throat, looking quite serious.
"I have my reasons for doing this, so why should everyone jump to conclusions before they have a thorough understanding of the situation?"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Indeed, after learning of Feng Beichuan's decision, they had no mind to think about anything else, finding the whole thing utterly absurd.
"In my opinion, it would be better to listen to Kitagawa-kun's detailed explanation. After all, it's unlikely that an ordinary woman could catch Kitagawa-kun's eye."
A woman spoke leisurely, taking a sip of tea from the celadon cup in front of her as she spoke. Every gesture she made exuded charm, and her eyes, as clear as autumn water, were captivatingly alluring.
From beginning to end, the woman's eyes were fixed on Feng Beichuan, her crimson lips slightly upturned, looking like a blooming spider lily.
The woman's intense gaze made Feng Beichuan feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, but he could only nod and agree with an awkward smile, since she was the only one among the people present who was willing to stand up for him.
This woman was the only female among the powerful figures. Her name was Yan Qianhe, and she came from Fusang. Because of her unfathomable abilities and extraordinary status, she was considered someone who could speak up among these people.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Miss Chizuru is right. Anyone who can catch the Regent's eye must be someone to be trifled with. Otherwise, we should be addressing Miss Chizuru as the Regent's Consort by now!"
Then someone else made a sarcastic remark, which made everyone burst into laughter, making Feng Beichuan feel quite embarrassed. The reason he was so awkward in front of that woman was because of his bizarre past with her.
In order to win over this powerful woman and bring her under his control, Feng Beichuan spared no effort in using all sorts of tricks and schemes to deal with her.
In the end, she actually took it seriously. Although she agreed to follow Feng Beichuan, she made a condition: she insisted that Feng Beichuan marry her.
Feng Beichuan's original purpose in approaching her was not pure, so he naturally could not comply. Moreover, he had never had any ulterior motives towards this mysterious woman from another country. So he made a decisive move, packed his things, and ran away overnight.
As a result, the woman went directly to Feng Beichuan and set him in a trap.
If she had known, the medicine was a secret recipe from Japan. The woman felt that Feng Beichuan had toyed with her feelings, so she prepared to force herself on him.
As a result, after being drugged, Feng Beichuan plunged headfirst into the icy river, refusing to submit even at the cost of his life.
The woman truly admired Feng Beichuan's perseverance in upholding his principles, and knowing that forced relationships are never sweet, she gave up and willingly came under his command.
This matter was originally a secret, but Cangyun accidentally let it slip when he was drunk, and it became a source of amusement for everyone.
Of course, after Feng Beichuan learned of what Cang Yun had done, he didn't let the guy off easy. He immediately went to kill him that very night, captured Cang Yun, had Zhuque plant a hidden weapon on him, and then threw him to Yan Qianhe to play with as she pleased.
Cangyun spent a month living a life worse than death with Yan Qianhe. That terrifying woman actually made him change into strange clothes and dance for her!
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