Inside the inn's room, Fei Yan hesitated for a long time before sending Yu Heng and Yao Guang away. She then went to Hong Xiao Duo's side and whispered, "Did you agree to Prince Mu's request?"
"No. What, do I look like I agreed to him?" Hong Xiaoduo asked curiously. This wouldn't do. If others misunderstood, wouldn't Mu Rongjing also have the illusion that she agreed?
Upon receiving the reply, Fei Yan asked, puzzled, "No? Then why does the young master look so smug?"
Hong Xiaoduo shrugged: "How would I know? He's in his twenties, not a teenager. Who knows why he still reacts so unreliably?"
"Is it possible that, although the young master is in his twenties, he is just too innocent and inexperienced in love?" Fei Yan tentatively replied.
"Is he experiencing his first love?" Hong Xiaoduo blurted out, almost saying, "Feiyan, didn't you hear that? When he confesses, he's incredibly smooth and skilled at it. Every word sounds simple and unadorned, yet it's irresistible. That innocent prince is actually quite the charmer."
"Feiyan, stop being so curious about me. What do you think about that Deputy General Yan? Are you really not going to consider it? Looking at his face, I think he's alright."
"Should I help you investigate his background?" Hong Xiaoduo tried to change the subject.
Upon hearing this, Fei Yan glanced at her and said, "You don't even want to get married yourself, so why are you making me marry? I don't care what happens to you in the future, as long as you're here, I'll only follow you." After saying that, she didn't give Hong Xiaoduo a chance to speak again and turned to leave.
She dared not linger in front of Hong Xiaoduo any longer, because the thought of what Hong Xiaoduo had told her—that after she left, it might not be that she didn't want to see her anymore, but that she wanted to see her but couldn't—made Feiyan's heart clench with pain.
She was also afraid that her emotions would show and cause unease to the children, so she tried very hard to regulate and pay attention to her emotions.
Inside the government office, Gong Wei and his wife had just finished eating the food and wine their son had brought them, along with several of their men. They were very satisfied and happy, and the fatigue from the two days of fighting had completely dissipated.
"Reporting to the General, a Mr. Tong, a businessman, is requesting an audience with you outside the government office," a guard reported.
Huh? The people in the city are all hiding, so why are people coming here on their own initiative?
"Bring him in," Gong Wei said.
Regardless of the purpose of the visitor, one will know once they see the person in person.
Besides, it's not a bad thing that ordinary people are coming to see us, no matter what the matter is.
"This humble citizen, Tong Ruihai, greets the Great General." Boss Tong told his shop assistant to wait outside, then entered the government office and knelt before Gong Wei.
Gong Wei hurriedly told him to stand up and speak. The generals on both sides had their hands on the hilts of their swords at their waists, watching the other party warily.
"I am the owner of Yueyang Restaurant." Boss Tong saw the food box on the table next to him, which had his restaurant's logo on it, and quickly pointed to it to explain his identity.
Upon hearing this, Deputy General Hu and the others felt a pang of unease: "But we haven't paid for the food and drinks yet? Just say the word, we'll pay for it."
Upon hearing this, Gong Wei frowned, but then he thought that Hong Xiao Niangzi's character and his son's temperament meant that he would never do something like dine and dash.
"No, no, the money for the food and wine has already been paid. I have come here because I have important matters to report to the General." Upon hearing this, Boss Tong realized that his words had been misunderstood.
They not only paid for the food and drinks, but they insisted on paying, making sure not to spend a penny less.
"Oh, what's the matter? Please stand up and speak," Gong Wei said.
Boss Tong then stood up, looked around, and saw several generals in armor. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This humble subject knows about their armory, military pay depot, and a secret grain depot."
Two generals in the army often mentioned me when they drank at my restaurant. Several times, when they were drunk, they talked about it, and my waiter and I overheard it.
Thinking it might be useful to the General, I came to report it.
Gong Wei and his companions were shocked upon hearing this. An armory, a military pay depot, a secret grain depot? Any one of these places would be incredibly useful, far more than just a tool for the army.
These are all things that the military needs most, and the more the better.
But is there really such a good thing?
The city's inhabitants already possessed such awareness on the very first day after the capture of Red Willow City? It's truly unbelievable!
However, it would be a bit far-fetched to say that there was any conspiracy or trap involved.
This Boss Tong, after introducing himself and his surname, didn't seem like someone who would risk his life to lure the soldiers of Fengliang Kingdom into a trap.
If this is a trap or a conspiracy, it seems rather unsophisticated and crude!
"I know you might not believe me if I speak of this rashly, but General, you can arrange for someone to go with me to take a look, wouldn't that be enough?" Boss Tong, seeing the expressions and reactions of the military officers before him, realized the problem and quickly said.
Of course, if the other party still doesn't believe it, then we can only let it go.
Perhaps we should talk to that young lady and ask her to be the mediator?
Since General Gong was able to get her to return her money and land deeds, it means that she has a very special status. The general should be more likely to believe her.
Thinking about it this way, Boss Tong realized that he had indeed been reckless and had not considered things carefully before coming.
There was nothing he could do; he was just too excited at the time!
How could he not be excited? You thought the meat you fed to the wolves for so many years was gone forever. Although you harbored resentment all these years, you never dared to hope it would ever return to you. And what happened? It actually came back! A person should be grateful and repay kindness; he wanted to repay that kindness!
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
