The Feng Family could be considered a prominent and established clan, and a rare family of scholars and nobility.
The grandfather of Feng Yu, Feng Yuan, is the current Grand Tutor, but the title of Grand Tutor only comes with the duty of educating the Emperor and the Princes, and holds no real power. However, his prestige among scholars is considerable, even surpassing that of the Lu Clan.
Throughout several generations, the Feng Family has had many daughters, but only one male heir per generation.
Feng Yu’s father was the only son of Grand Tutor Feng Yuan, but he unfortunately died at the hands of bandits ten years ago, causing a break in the second generation of the Feng Family. Only the sole male heir of the third generation, Feng Yin, remains, and this child is now the apple of the entire Feng Family’s eye.
It is said that Feng Yin was born prematurely, small and frail, sickly and appearing unlikely to survive.
It was then that the old lady Feng sought out a Master, who foretold that the child was fated to be of the yin element and must be raised as a girl to thrive.
Therefore, the old lady named him Feng Tangtang, and the Feng Family raised him as a girl until his father’s death, when he was returned to a boy’s name on the Clan Genealogy to mourn his father.
When Xiao Li asked why she knew so much, the answer was that Miss Feng Yu was spilling the beans like water from a tipped jar.
The doctor examined Feng Yin and found only superficial wounds and a sprained bone. He prescribed medicine, treatment, and rest for recovery.
Once Feng Yin fell asleep, Feng Yu quickly ran to find Xiao Li, kowtowing and expressing her gratitude profusely.
Xiao Li didn’t even need to ask; regarding Feng Yin and his background, Feng Yu blurted everything out.
Xiao Li: It’s clear the young master is very cherished at home. Because she saved someone, this Feng Family sister has no defenses against her and says everything.
Having obtained the information she wanted, Xiao Li kindly reminded her, “Do you know why that horse went wild?”
Feng Yu answered without hesitation, “Tangtang isn’t skilled in riding and archery. He didn’t want to choose a gentle mare, insisting on that spirited stallion. He couldn’t control it, frightening the horse and causing it to go wild.”
So, because it was a temperamental stallion, it was only natural for it to go wild?
Looking at Feng Yu’s attitude, she actually thought everything was the young master’s fault.
Xiao Li could only raise her hand. “Bring the man to me.”
Soon, a hunched middle-aged man was brought in.
Feng Yu was puzzled. “Princess, this…”
Seeing her still clueless expression, Xiao Li felt speechless. She could see she cared deeply for her brother, but truly lacked a sense of crisis.
If it weren’t for the fact that the young master was so adorable, she would have been too lazy to get involved.
Xiao Li shot the man a look, and he was kicked to the ground.
Yang Jun drew his sword and pressed it against him. “Speak!”
The man flinched, then whispered, “That stallion is the most spirited horse we have. It injured someone ten days ago, and we didn’t dare let any Noble ride it. It was only kept for breeding.”
“Three days ago, someone found me and offered a hundred silver to have me bring the horse out today. He assured me it wouldn’t involve me.”
“I followed the agreed-upon signal and brought the horse out at the designated time. A young master chose it, and then the horse went wild.”
“Who!?” Feng Yu’s forehead was veined with anger, and she gritted her teeth. “Who wants to harm my brother?”
The groom shook his head. “I didn’t ask his name. He was dressed as a servant, and I hadn’t seen his Master. I didn’t see him again afterward.”
Xiao Li waved her hand. “The man is yours. Deal with it yourself.”
Feng Yu trembled with rage, but was also deeply moved by Xiao Li. “Thank you, Princess. If you hadn’t reminded me, we might have been kept in the dark forever. Once I resolve this matter, I will bring Tangtang to express our gratitude.”
Xiao Li wished she would leave quickly.
Changing into a black riding outfit, Xiao Li called for Hong Yue and Lan Yue, embracing them both. “Leave it to you two. Don’t let anyone suspect a thing, understand?”
Hong Yue and Lan Yue were suddenly embraced, and they were stunned for a moment, instinctively nodding in agreement. “We understand.”
Xiao Li stroked their heads. “Good girls.”
Even after a long while, the two still felt their cheeks flushed. The Princess actually called them good girls.
Xiao Li changed into unassuming men’s clothing, disguising herself as a guard, and easily left the Hunting Ground.
Mounting a horse, she spurred it onward, galloping towards the Imperial Capital.
Xiao Jingyi had said the return trip from South Mountain would take two hours by fast horse, but he didn’t know about the small path within the Hunting Ground that led directly to the main road, saving almost a little less than half an hour.
Her hand, wrapped in bandages, tightened on the reins. With determination in her eyes and a wild excitement, she shouted, “Ride!”
Mountain Bandits didn’t dare appear near the Imperial Capital, so the journey back was smooth.
Using someone else’s identity, she quickly entered the city and headed straight for her Princess Manor.
She didn’t go straight back, but instead entered the Princess Manor through a Secret Passage.
The end of the Secret Passage opened into a small compartment next to a secluded study. Xiao Li quickly emerged, opening a long box she had left there.
Even though it was polished to a fine sheen, it was still crude to Xiao Li, but it was sufficient for now.
Picking up the advanced-era Shotgun, she loaded it with homemade bullets.
Scenes from the Plot flashed through her mind.
Corruption, pregnancy, forced abortion, forced childbirth.
Loss of innocence, shattered dignity, a life neither human nor ghost, unable to even live peacefully.
The source of it all, Lu Yanzhi, I will kill you, and I have no regrets!
In the courtyard, Lu Yanzhi was reading, with Lu Qi and Lu Shu at his side.
The weather was pleasant today, and the two had moved their books outside, spreading them on the table to bask in the sunlight.
Basking in the sun, breathing in the scent of books, and watching the young master reading diligently, Lu Qi sighed. “Life is much more comfortable without the Princess here. It would be even better if she never returned.”
Lu Shu frowned. “Haven’t you learned your lesson yet?”
Lu Qi retorted, “She can’t hear me anyway. I will never bow to her. She doesn’t deserve the young master, she’s malicious and hypocritical, and she breaks her promises. She can only threaten the young master by beating me, she’s all talk and no action, she wouldn’t dare to kill me.”
Xiao Li, who had been aiming at Lu Yanzhi, slowly turned the gun’s muzzle upon hearing this. She found it difficult to resist fulfilling such a request.
“Bang!”
Lu Qi’s arrogant expression froze on his face, blossoming with blood.
“Lu Qi!”
Lu Shu frantically caught the man, seeing the bullet wound in Lu Qi’s chest, and panicked, trying to call for Lu Yanzhi, but heard another explosion.
“Bang!”
Lu Yanzhi, who had just stood up to investigate, also had a blossoming blood stain on his back, collapsing to the ground.
Lu Shu’s eyes were filled with terror, his pupils dilated, and he roared, “Young Master!!”
Lu Qi: You dare to kill me!
Xiao Li: Accomplished.
Bang!
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