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"Yes, Master." Ling Fei left the room, and just as he opened the door, the waiter outside raised his hand, ready to knock.

Seeing someone come out, the waiter immediately raised his small face and asked, "Sir, is there anything I can help you with?" He said this while tentatively looking inside.

It wasn't that he wanted to come; it was just that the commotion inside the house was too loud, and the shopkeeper asked him to come and check, lest these people tear the house down later.

Looking at Ling Fei's cold, hard face, the waiter muttered to himself, "If you know these people are not to be trifled with, why don't you come up here yourself? All you do is order me around."

The three people inside naturally saw his actions. Zheng Zhian suppressed his anger and asked, "Young man, is something the matter?"

Ling Fei stepped aside to let the waiter into the room.

The first thing he saw was a shattered table, and the gazes of three people staring at him. The waiter felt an invisible pressure pressing down on him. He forced a smile that was harder than crying, his legs trembling. "It's nothing, it's just this table, sir..." He didn't dare to say the rest.

If I offend these ancestors with just a word, it's not a big deal if I don't have to pay compensation; it would be truly unjust if they were to kill me out of a fit of anger.

Understanding his meaning, Zheng Zhian asked, "How much is this table?" She was about to take out some loose silver from her sleeve, but she froze when she heard "five taels" and only took out three taels.

Danqin sighed softly and handed over the money.

"Go down."

"Thank you, young lady, thank you, young master, thank you..." The waiter took the silver and bowed gratefully as he left the room.

After this little incident, Zheng Zhian calmed down and looked at his master, "Master, what brings you here?"

"I didn't come so you could have a good time out there by yourself?" Xiao Huachi glanced at her sideways. "You've only just arrived in Changfeng and you've already done something heroic?"

How could he not know that the little guy could be so kind!

You know, back in the capital, this guy was always climbing on roofs and teasing cats and dogs. At the Imperial Academy, he was always with that kid Zheng Nianyun, beating up Jia Zhiwen's grandson one day and pulling Yang Xin's beard the next... a fight every three days and a big commotion every five days. When did he become so kind-hearted?!

Zheng Zhian scratched his head and chuckled, "It's just a coincidence today, a coincidence."

Danqin shook her head and began tidying up the pieces of wood on the ground.

Xiao Huachi casually picked up a chair and sat down next to him. "You want to investigate the Ge family? Do you know that the Ge family is the richest family in Changfeng?"

"I know." Zheng Zhian bent down and helped Danqin tidy up. He should have known better than to use so much force.

"Did you know that the Ge family and the Lai family, the prefect of Changfeng, are related by marriage?"

"I know." Since she intended to get involved, she would naturally find out the details.

"Did you know that the third daughter of the Lai family was Jian Liangran's concubine?"

Zheng Zhian was taken aback; he hadn't asked about that.

Seeing her expression, Xiao Huachi looked directly at her, his expression noticeably more serious. "Then do you know who's in charge at Changfeng?"

“Jian Qizhuo.” She naturally knew Jian Qizhuo, the old fox’s younger brother.

Zheng Zhian realized what was going on, "Master meant that these families are all in the same boat, and the Ge family is Jian Qizhuo's money bag, so they can't be offended easily, is that what you mean?"

If she hadn't encountered him, nothing would have happened. But now that she has, if I were to ignore it, wouldn't all those years of studying ancient sages have been for nothing? Even setting aside this life, it's not my life's belief.

She was not a spirited and impulsive young woman; the complexities involved were naturally kept hidden within her.

"Master, do you still remember what you said back then? That my surname is Zheng, and I am a member of the royal family by birth, and that I have a responsibility from birth?"

Looking into her clear, unwavering eyes, filled with a resolute determination untouched by worldly concerns, Xiao Huachi felt a mixture of relief and heartache. However, he didn't show it on his face and continued, "Is it worth it for a commoner?"

"What is worthwhile, and what is not worthwhile?"

Xiao Huachi did not answer her question. Instead, he asked in a relaxed and casual manner, "Zhi'an, what are your principles for dealing with people?"

Zheng Zhian stopped what he was doing, propped one elbow on his knee, held the broken branch in the other, tilted his head and looked directly at him, his lips slightly parted, "Regardless of right or wrong, regardless of the outcome, I have a clear conscience before heaven and earth."

"Good, hahaha..." Xiao Huachi slapped his hands on the armrests. "What a clear conscience! You are indeed worthy of being my disciple, Xiao Huachi!"

No wonder the emperor wanted...

Danqin looked at her with pride; the princess had truly grown up.

Ling Fei, who had just sneaked into the Ge residence, was unaware of the debate that had arisen over the Ge family. If Zheng Zhian were here, he would definitely find the person leading Ling Fei to the residence very familiar.

At this moment, the two were oblivious to the guards in the Ge residence. The middle-aged man leading the way couldn't help but turn around in the pitch-black night, relying on the faint candlelight reflected from under the eaves.

Ling Fei frowned, his voice cold and deep, "What are you looking at?"

"Lord Yingyi, no, I should call you Lord Lingfei now. I didn't know you were so handsome. You always covered your face before, what a waste of such a good face." Liu Lu was as relaxed and at ease as if he were strolling in his own backyard.

It's truly unexpected that Shadow One, the former leader of the Shadow Guards, is so young and outstanding; it's the old guys who are holding him back.

"Liu Lu, you're thirty-three now, right? Are you married?"

Unlike the Shadow Guards, those who work in the shadows are destined to obey the Emperor's orders for their entire lives. Few Shadow Guards meet a good end; even in the end, they are relegated to the Shadow Hall to teach batches of new recruits, living only in the unfathomable darkness. Shadow, shadow, like a shadow in the darkness, never seeing the light.

So how lucky he was to meet the princess and live in the sunshine! He had no regrets in this life and could stay by her side to fulfill his life's wish.

Upon hearing his words, Liu Lu slipped and nearly fell off the roof. He quickly regained his balance, his eyes wide as bull's. Was this still the same cold-blooded Shadow One who was once indifferent and silent, with only the mission in his eyes?

These days, he's even resorting to sarcastic remarks, which is even more unbelievable than someone telling him that the Lin'an River flows backward.

Liu Lu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "The environment changes people!"

He couldn't help but probe, "Lord Ling, is it interesting for the young master to know how ruthless you are?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Lu felt a sudden, hidden force strike his waist, causing him to fall uncontrollably to the ground.

He wailed inwardly, "My God!"

Fortunately, no one was around. He quickly rubbed his back, gathered his breath, and returned to the rooftop. He dared not say another word, but kept muttering to himself, "Where did I go wrong? Where did I go wrong?"

The two walked until they stopped in front of a clear lake. In the center of the lake stood an exquisite and luxurious three-story pavilion with glazed tiles and white jade bricks.

Under the candlelight in the darkness, the shadows of the people inside were reflected on the doors and windows, making the atmosphere even more intimate and affectionate.

"This is it." Liu Lu gestured to the pavilion in the center of the lake. "This is where Ge Gao plays with his new pet."

It has to be said that guy really knows how to play tricks. As soon as the building was completed, rumors spread that Ge Gao's building had the most complete range of tricks. He had everything that perverts could think of, and even things they couldn't imagine.

He even secretly went inside to check, and the people's insults, calling him a beast in human clothing, were actually compliments.

Ling Fei was unaware of all this. He kicked the stone under his foot towards the lake on the other side, and when the guards downstairs went to check, he immediately gathered his strength and stepped forward.

He stopped abruptly on the glazed tiles of the outer room on the second floor of the pavilion. Looking into the room through the unclosed window, a blush instantly spread from his neck to his ears.