Chapter 107

  In Chinese mythology, Penglai is a place where gods live, which is of course a legend.

  The place where Dengzhou Prefecture is located is Penglai County, which is definitely not a fairy village.

  Lu Xiaofeng arrived at Dengzhou Prefecture in a cloud of dust, and it was already the third month of spring, a good time to go out and enjoy the scenery.

  Unfortunately, Little Phoenix was exhausted from her journey and didn't have the energy for such a leisurely activity.

  Found a hotel, booked a small courtyard, and everyone was temporarily settled.

  Taking this opportunity, Lu Xiaofeng also took a good rest for several days.

  After she recovered from her shock, she also had the mood to go out and ask around, take a look at what level her "cousin" had reached.

  It was said that he went to make inquiries, but in fact, Lu Xiaofeng did not really go to do market research. He hung out at the bubble tea house, taverns, and wandered around the bustling streets of the city.

  Ordinary people will always reveal some things they want to hear in their conversations, and she believes that if a questionnaire survey is really conducted, those things may not be heard.

  Four Seas Money House?

  This place frequently mentioned by the people is probably a best entry point.

  Xiaohe patted Xiao Shaoye, occasionally glancing at the young lady who was holding a folding fan and constantly tapping her left palm. The more news she heard outside, the more solemn her expression became when she returned.

  Although Xiaohe didn't understand many principles, he also knew that his own cousin was not a good official and not a good person. And Miss is probably worried that if her cousin really fell into trouble, how would she explain it to the Grand Preceptor in Beijing.

  Actually, how to explain to her father-in-law that she had never considered Little Phoenix from the beginning was not what she was worried about. What she was worried about was how to help Tang Zhen carry out his work smoothly without openly intervening, and also consider the face of her father-in-law. Even if Cheng Yuan finally confessed his crimes and was punished, there was a difference between dying at someone else's hands and hers.

  Speaking of Tang Zhen, that guy left Beijing later than her, but she has already been in Dengzhou for half a month, how come there is still no sign of him?

  So slow?

  "Miss," Feng Si said as he walked in from outside, "the person has arrived."

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled slightly and suddenly opened the fan in his hand, saying to himself: "It's finally here."

  Feng Si waited for her orders.

  "Let's go out and see the excitement."

  The little master has fallen asleep.

  "Has he fallen asleep?" Lu Xiao Feng walked over to take a look and couldn't help but shake his head, "Children are truly happy, they eat their fill and then sleep, without any worries."

  "What should we do?"

  Lu Xiaofeng closed his fan on his forehead and tapped it twice, saying: "If I don't go to the scene to take a look at the situation, it won't be very accurate to assess the subsequent development. However, I also can't rest assured if he stays in the inn to sleep."

  Forget it, Feng Si, you go take a look for me and come back to tell me everything that happened.

  "Yes, I'll go now."

  "Go."

  Xiaohe put the sleeping young master back in his small cradle and covered him with a small quilt.

  Lu Xiaofeng sat back at his desk and continued thinking.

  Xiaohe was guarding in front of the cradle with needlework in hand.

  It wasn't long before Feng Si returned.

  Feng Si not only returned himself, but also brought someone back with him.

  "Sixth sister, I've come to see my little nephew."

  "Shh." Xiao He immediately raised his middle finger, signaling the newcomer to keep their voice down.

  Lu Xiaofeng stood up from behind the table, looking at the handsome young man in white clothes with a slight frown, and said: "You just stay by Tang Zhen's side so recklessly?"

  Bai Yutang snorted and said, "How could Fifth Master really go serve as his bodyguard? Of course he's secretly protecting him."

  "What about your older brother?"

  "They're still protecting Tang Zhen, I'll take a look at you first."

  "If Tang Zhen has something going on, tell Bai Xiaowu, I'll settle the score with you."

  "Alright," said Bai Yutang, "the Five Virtues have four of them by his side, safe and sound."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but retort, "Bai Xiaowu, when will you ever change this arrogant habit of yours?" If you keep going on like this, the Chongxiao Building will be your deathbed.

  "Why do you always have to mock me?"

  Lu Xiaofeng's expression turned serious, and he said: "Bai Xiaowu, having self-confidence is good, but being arrogant is not. If the Denglai case were really that simple, several successive judges wouldn't have died in office."

  A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.

  "Listen to advice, Bai Xiaowu, and you'll live a long life." Sister really doesn't want to see you die in the courtyard of Chongxiao Building.

  Bai Yutang fell silent for a moment, then smiled again and said to Xiao He: "Girl, go and brew a cup of tea for Fifth Master."

  Xiaohe looked at Miss Xiao and saw her nodding, then put down her embroidery work and got up to make tea.

  Bai Yutang looked at Lu Xiaofeng and said, "Sixth Sister, it's not Fifth Brother who said you, but you let us all go protect that Tang fellow, yet there are no guards around you. Isn't this also being too arrogant?"

  "Tang Zhen is an obvious target, and there must be crises around the target. I am not, so I don't need to show off too much."

  Bai Yutang raised his eyebrows.

  "Besides, I'm different from Tang Zhen. He's clearly here in Dengzhou to pick a fight, whereas I have the status of being a young lady from the Taishi Fu household. That Cheng Zhizhou is my cousin, so as long as we don't tear each other's faces off, my safety won't be an issue."

  "What's wrong with your head?" Bai Yutang couldn't help but ask.

  Lu Xiaofeng lightly counterattacked, "This is also my question, do you have an answer?"

  Bai Yutang was choked.

  "Enough idle chatter, what was the situation like when Tang Zhen and Cheng Yuan just met?"

  "What's going on?" Bai Yutang couldn't help but sigh, "You're really a unique and special Magistrate."

  "What's wrong?"

  "He directly overturned the table of the welcome banquet that Mr. Li had prepared for him, and indeed, a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, with an imposing momentum. However, I think, Old Fifth, that Mr. Li is not a good guy."

  "Even my nominal cousin-in-law Cheng Yuan is under Li Kun's command, this person's mind is deep and cannot be underestimated."

  "You know again?"

  "I arrived in Dengzhou before all of you, did you think I was just waiting idly every day?"

  "That's also true."

  "Li Kun is very vigilant, you must also be careful not to let him discover your true identities."

  "Don't worry, we can still hold on for a bit."

  "Bai Xiaowu, I'll say it again: never underestimate your enemy."

  The five mice of Trap Island are indeed famous in the Jianghu, but there are also some people in the Jianghu who have a low profile and remain hidden, which is also a fact.

  Now we can't be certain that there aren't such people around Cheng Yuan and Li Kun, so we must be extra cautious.

  "You're just overthinking."

  "Do you know that one careless move can lead to complete defeat?"

  Bai Yutang rubbed his nose uninterestingly and honestly, he was really not used to the serious and solemn Sixth Sister. He still preferred the sloppy and out-of-tune her.

  "Sister, is it because you married that stinky cat that you've become so serious all of a sudden?"

  "I've always been serious."

  Bai Yutang: "......"

  Xiao He, carrying two cups of freshly brewed hot tea into the house: "......" Miss, your tone is not serious at all right now.

  "Who were the people who accompanied Cheng Yuan to receive Tang Zhen this time?"

  "I don't know those people, but I've heard that there are local wealthy gentry and some retired court officials among them."

  "Are there any retired officials?"

  Bai Yutang nodded definitely: "Yes."

  "Do you know who it is?"

  "I don't know." Bai Yutang still replied very briefly.

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but cover his forehead with his hand, this stinky old mouse.

  "I need the list of these retired officials."

  "No problem, I'll take care of it for you."

  "Alright, it's nothing, let's just disperse, don't attract unnecessary attention for me."

  "I'm here to see my nephew, I should at least take a look before leaving."

  "He's sleeping, you've come at a bad time, come back another day."

  Bai Yutang: "......" Little sister, don't be so heartless, okay?

  Xiaohe smiled and covered her mouth on one side.

  Bai Yutang himself went to the side of the cradle and took a look at the little guy sleeping inside, who was sleeping extremely sweetly. He couldn't help but sigh: "This kid has delicate skin and tender flesh, he's grown quite well." He's even more handsome than Lu Zhen when she was young, of course this is something that can't be let the older brother know.

  Lu Xiaofeng himself poured a cup of tea and drank it, ignoring him.

  Bai Yutang took out a jade-made longevity lock from his own bosom and gently placed it on Lu Ming's small quilt, stroking his little face with his hand.

  He turned his head and saw Lu Xiaofeng looking at him, so he said: "This is a gift for the little guy, and the big brothers will give it to them personally."

  "The child doesn't need such an expensive gift." Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but say.

  "It's not expensive at all."

  "Jade is fragile," she reminded him, "Get something made of gold or silver that's more durable."

  Xiaohe: *silence*

  "Broken, broken, peace; if it's broken, I'll give you a new one."

  "Big shot." Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but shake his head and said to Xiaohe, "Put it away for Young Master, he can have it when he's a bit older."

  "Yes, miss."

  "I really shouldn't stay for long, I'll come visit you again later."

  "Wait."

  "What's wrong?"

  Lu Xiaofeng thought for a moment and said, "Tang Zhen is new here and doesn't give face to the other party. Cheng Yuan and Li Kun will probably pay special attention to his next move. His future work won't be easy to carry out."

  "Lips without hair, things are not solid." Bai Yutang commented on Tang Zhen.

  "Otherwise, it's just a matter of personal style."

  "That's true, you're always different from others. If it were you yourself, you definitely wouldn't have made the atmosphere so tense."

  Lu Xiaofeng narrowed his eyes, "Are you praising me or belittling me?"

  Bai Yutang smiled and slipped away - ran off.

  Don't joke around, if you don't run when your sister gets angry, it's too late.

  "Miss, don't be angry, Bai Wu Ye didn't mean any harm."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh, "I'm not angry, it's just that this old mouse scurrying around with its head down is quite amusing."

  Xiaohe burst out laughing with a "hahaha".