Chu Qing anxiously followed Feng Jin, trying to dissuade her while also glancing around to see if anyone was watching.
Feng Jin had no time to pay attention to Chu Qing. She quickened her pace and soon arrived at her destination.
"Greetings, Young Mistress..."
"Open the door!"
Before they could finish speaking, Feng Jin roared, urging them to open the door.
The door opened, and Feng Jin rushed in. Cai Qing and Chu Qing, who had hurried after her, quickly followed.
Feng Jin entered the room and saw Ling Mo Han guarding there, tucking the two children into their blankets.
"Why are you here?" Feng Jin asked in confusion. At this hour, especially under these circumstances, it was strange for Ling Mo Han to be here.
"Who told you to come? What did I tell you, did you really forget!"
The moment Ling Mo Han saw Feng Jin, his anger intensified. He felt she was completely disregarding his words. If something were to happen, there would be no chance for regret.
"I came back safely. I was just worried about Da Bao and Er Bao, that's why I came. Please don't be angry anymore."
Feng Jin cautiously observed the man's expression until the anger on his face subsided considerably.
Only then did she dare to step forward and check on Da Bao and Er Bao. The two little ones were sleeping soundly.
After personally confirming that the children were fine, the heavy stone in her heart finally lifted.
"Please let me stay. I promise I won't go out recklessly."
Feng Jin looked at Ling Mo Han, her voice unusually soft as she gently reasoned with him.
Ling Mo Han sighed helplessly. It was precisely because he was worried that Feng Jin wouldn't be able to rest, that he had stayed by the children's side all night.
It wasn't that he was heartless and forbade Feng Jin from being with the children. It was just that the enemy was in the dark, and they were in the light. Furthermore, their target this time was Feng Jin. Staying with the children would actually be dangerous.
"No, their target is you. Separating is best. I will guard the children here, you can rest assured."
His heart hardening, the refusal left his lips. Ling Mo Han was about to drive Feng Jin away.
"Guards, escort the Young Mistress back!"
The guards waiting outside the door entered as soon as they heard the command.
"Young Mistress, please!"
They all exuded an imposing aura, as if forcing Feng Jin to leave.
Feng Jin cast a slightly helpless glance at Ling Mo Han, her eyes filled with pleading, but he completely ignored her.
With no other choice, she had to leave with them.
"Young Mistress, the Young General will definitely protect the two young masters. You just need to stay in your room with peace of mind."
Cai Qing brought a cup of hot tea to Feng Jin. With the Young General present, the two young masters would certainly be fine.
Feng Jin sighed helplessly. How could she not understand these things? With Ling Mo Han there, the children would undoubtedly be safe. But mother and child share a bond, and her heart was in agony, filled with concern. How could she possibly be at ease?
After being confined to her room for a full half-day, Lu Shi finally brought some good news.
"Young Mistress, the Young General wants you to go see the young masters."
Upon hearing Lu Shi's words, the worried lines on Feng Jin's face finally began to dissipate.
She got up and hurried over, with Cai Qing and Chu Qing following behind her.
When Feng Jin arrived, Ling Mo Han was nowhere to be seen in the room. Only two wet nurses were tending to the children.
"Where is the Young General?"
"Young Mistress, the assassins from last night have been captured. The Young General has gone to interrogate them."
Lu Shi explained Feng Jin's confusion from the side.
"Captured? You were really quick this time?"
Based on their usual speed, it would take another day or two to get any leads. How was it so fast this time? In less than a day, they had already captured the culprits, which was truly beyond her expectations.
Lu Shi's expression faltered slightly. Those words sounded so awkward, as if his previous work had been very slow.
"This matter concerns the Young Mistress, so naturally, our efforts are different from usual," Lu Shi explained with a somber face, then withdrew.
Feng Jin paid no mind to Lu Shi and hurried to tend to the two children.
...
"Young General, the Young Mistress has gone to tend to the young masters."
Lu Shi hurried to report to Ling Mo Han after finishing his tasks.
In the dimly lit room, a sliver of light fell on Ling Mo Han's face, making his grim expression appear even more somber.
Ling Mo Han's gaze fell upon the man hanging in mid-air, his body covered in wounds. His eyes were filled with ruthless killing intent.
"Lower him!" The man's somber voice echoed in the dark room, carrying a sense of etherealness.
The guards lowered the man who was hanging in mid-air. The man lacked the strength to even stand and collapsed limply on the ground.
"You are Zhang Ji?" Ling Mo Han asked in a gloomy tone, looking at the man prostrate at his feet.
The man lying on the ground was barely clinging to life, lacking the strength to speak. His mouth was full of blood as he parted his lips, but not a single sound came out.
Ling Mo Han was displeased. How could he have been beaten to such an extent that he couldn't even speak? How could he be interrogated?
"Beaten to half death, did none of you have any restraint!"
Ling Mo Han's gaze swept over the few who had carried out the punishment, his face extremely grim.
Everyone lowered their heads, instinctively avoiding Ling Mo Han's gaze, their backs prickling with unease.
"Lu Shi, you interrogate him. You must make him spit out something useful!"
Ling Mo Han had no intention of continuing the interrogation and directly handed the matter over to Lu Shi.
"Your subordinate obeys." Lu Shi replied with some reluctance.
Anyone would be unwilling to deal with such a mess. This person was beaten to near death and couldn't even utter a word, so what could be interrogated?
"Find a doctor first, keep him alive."
Lu Shi said to a guard beside him. When had he started doing the work of saving people?
He only knew that if the man wasn't treated, his life would truly be lost. And if he was dead, what could be obtained?
...
When Ling Mo Han reappeared in the room, Feng Jin was slightly startled: "Weren't you going to interrogate the person? Why are you back so soon? Did you find anything out?"
Seeing Ling Mo Han's figure appear at the doorway, Feng Jin stepped forward to inquire.
"They were too heavy-handed. The man was beaten half to death. I left Lu Shi there. It will take some time before anything can be interrogated."
He had lost patience waiting for the man to be treated before interrogating him. It was better to leave it to Lu Shi to watch over him.
"You only know how to trouble Lu Shi."
Feng Jin couldn't help but feel sorry for Lu Shi. Being constantly pressured by Ling Mo Han all day, his life must be difficult.
"This is to train him!"
Ling Mo Han put on an expression of self-righteousness, showing no sign of shame for his actions.