"Yes, Madam is right. That Young Master Gu deserves a beating. He stirs up trouble all day. If it weren't for his nonsense, Madam and the Young General wouldn't have been angry. I heard the Young General was also present when Young Master Gu was beaten..."
Chu Qing continued to mention Ling Mohan's name, cautiously probing. Seeing that Madam was not as resistant, she realized she had spoken correctly and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"This punishment for Gu Beichen should also be Ling Mohan's doing. However... he actually did one right thing this time..."
Finally, that brainless Ling Mohan did something right.
"Madam is right, the Young General really took matters into his own hands this time. Now Madam's anger should be eased..."
Feng Jin raised her eyes to look at Chu Qing. This little maid was quite eloquent now.
In the future, she would have to be careful when talking to Chu Qing, or she might easily fall into a trap.
"Alright, I know what you want to say. Stop trying to persuade me. I'll be fine when I figure it out myself. Go tend to your own business."
Knowing Chu Qing's intentions, she directly interrupted her, telling her not to continue.
This matter was like a thorn stuck in her heart, neither able to go up nor down. It would only pass when she figured it out herself.
"Yes, Madam. This servant will take her leave."
Chu Qing curtsied to Feng Jin and then walked away. She had said all she could. She didn't know if Madam would be able to figure it out anytime soon.
After the maid left, Feng Jin sighed helplessly. She slumped onto the table as if she had been drained of all energy, her mind in utter chaos.
Lying on the bed, her thoughts raced through all the events that had happened. She didn't know how she fell asleep, but when she woke up, it was already noon the next day.
As she moved slightly, her whole body ached terribly. Feng Jin forced herself to sit up, reaching out to touch her forehead. It was burning hot.
Her illness came at such an inopportune time. She drank a cup of water in large gulps, and the pain in her throat subsided a little.
"Madam is awake..." Chu Qing entered with a food box, placing it on the table. "Madam, this is what the Young General sent over early this morning. It's all Madam's favorite. Please have some."
"Where is he?" Feng Jin naturally asked about Ling Mohan. If he sent the food, why didn't he come in person, instead sending it through others?
"The Young General was worried that you were still angry, so he only handed the food to this servant and asked me to watch you eat it."
Feng Jin glanced at the contents of the food box. She felt unwell and didn't have much appetite. She only tasted a bite or two before putting it down.
"Take it to the two children. Especially Da Bao, he loves sweets. Let them eat it."
She didn't have much appetite, and it would be a waste to let the food sit here. It was better to let Da Bao and Er Bao eat it while it was still warm, so it wouldn't be wasted.
Chu Qing hesitated for a moment, then, following Feng Jin's instructions, took the food to the two children.
...
Feng Jin lay on the bed for a while before feeling slightly better. She slowly got up and pushed open the door, walking into the courtyard.
The warm sunlight fell on her, feeling extremely comfortable. She casually pulled over a chair and lay down on it.
She had only been at peace for about half an hour when Cai Qing hurried over and reported, "Madam, the Princess of Jing has arrived..."
Feng Jin slowly opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Cai Qing. She forced herself to muster some energy. "Please invite the Princess of Jing in."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yuwei's voice immediately sounded, "No need to invite. I'm already here."
"Looking at your expression, who has offended you? Your face is so unpleasant." Feng Jin immediately noticed how displeased Lin Yuwei looked, as if someone owed her money.
"Who else but that scoundrel Chu Chenyi? That brute, he can truly make one so angry. You wouldn't believe it, last night he went mad for some reason and locked my door. He even replaced all my maids. If I hadn't taken the opportunity to sneak out while he was at court today..."
Lin Yuwei's mouth was full of complaints, her words filled with hatred and dissatisfaction towards Chu Chenyi's actions. She had never expected Chu Chenyi to go this far, locking her up.
It was thanks to his capabilities that such a thing could happen. If she didn't have some confidantes in this manor, she might have had trouble even leaving her room.
"Then, what do you want by coming here?"
Feng Jin cautiously asked, sensing a bad premonition.
Indeed, Lin Yuwei's next words completely confirmed her guess.
"I want to ask if you can take me in for two days. Just two days... I'll leave as soon as the two days are up. Sister Feng Jin, please help me."
She had just escaped, and if she went back immediately, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain? If she returned to the Marquis's manor now, she would surely be caught by Chu Chenyi. After much thought, this was the safest place.
Most importantly, she also sensed that Chu Chenyi seemed somewhat afraid of Sister Feng Jin. If she hid here, she could at least have a few days of peace.
Black lines appeared on Feng Jin's forehead. It was exactly as she had guessed. Was it too late to turn the person away now?
"Sister... dear Sister, please take me in this one last time. I promise you this will be the very last time. There will definitely not be a next time."
Seeing Feng Jin's hesitation, Lin Yuwei stepped forward, grabbed Feng Jin's wrist, and shook it incessantly, giving the impression that she wouldn't let go until Feng Jin agreed.
Feeling a headache from being shaken, Feng Jin quickly stopped Lin Yuwei. "Alright, alright, stop shaking me. Stay here for now, but only for two days. When the two days are up, you must leave immediately."
"Okay!" Lin Yuwei happily agreed. Two days was two days, which was much better than being directly sent away.
"I'm truly exasperated with the two of you. You've only been quiet for a while, and you're already causing trouble again. Don't come here next time..."
Feng Jin grumbled, finally sending away these two troublemakers. They hadn't been quiet for long before they started making a fuss again. Her peaceful days were about to come to an end.