Joy of Life: Starting by clinging to the eldest princess's coattails!

Chapter 82 Chen Pingping's Promise

The main hall of Qingyutang headquarters was so quiet that one could faintly hear the noise of the street outside.

Chen Pingping sat in a wheelchair with her hands folded on her lap, her face expressionless.

But he had already turned his wheelchair for the third time and glanced towards the door.

The afternoon sun slanted in through the open door, casting a bright white shadow on the polished floor tiles.

With the auction approaching, Qingyutang was bustling with activity, and the dozen or so managers were walking with a brisk pace.

Upon receiving news of Chen Pingping's visit, Ye Songnian immediately contacted Wu Feng, then hurriedly came over for a brief greeting, leaving a maid in green to serve tea before rushing off to attend to other matters.

Chen Pingping did not touch the tea on the table.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of his wheelchair, once, then again.

Footsteps came from outside.

He immediately looked outside and saw that it was Fei Jie. He then knew why Fei Jie had come to see him.

Fei Jie walked in carrying a medicine box, looking tired.

He had just left the Fan residence and came straight here without even returning to the Censorate.

"Dean," Fei Jie walked to Chen Pingping's side and lowered his voice, "Madam Fan's situation... is not good."

Chen Pingping looked up at him: "What are the specifics?"

Fei Jie sighed:

"She was pregnant and had experienced a shock. I prescribed her medication to prevent miscarriage, but the key is for her to calm down on her own."

Chen Pingping remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I understand."

Fei Jie put down his medicine box and sat down on the chair next to him.

He looked at Chen Pingping, somewhat puzzled: "Dean, what exactly is going on with this Wu Feng?"

Chen Pingping did not answer.

He glanced at the doorway again.

Just then, footsteps sounded again.

This time it's Wu Feng.

He stepped over the threshold and walked in, his steps unhurried, with a puzzled expression on his face.

When the maid in green saw him enter, she immediately curtsied and then tactfully withdrew.

Only three people remained in the main hall.

Wu Feng didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to sit down in the chair opposite Chen Pingping. He looked up at Chen Pingping and asked immediately:

"Dean Chen, why don't you go see your child? What do you want to see me for?"

Chen Pingping looked at him and said in a flat voice, "We've searched, we've sent people out, but we still haven't found them."

A deeper meaning flashed in his eyes: "Wu Feng, aren't you worried at all?"

Fei Jie listened from the side, his gaze fixed on Wu Feng, filled with undisguised curiosity.

He had heard a lot of rumors about Wu Feng these days.

The reason why the three major workshops in Suzhou and Qingyutang quickly came under the Princess's wing was because of Wu Feng.

The Ming family in Suzhou was also wiped out by him overnight.

Many people were stunned.

However, after investigation, it turned out that Wu Feng was just a minor eunuch in Guangxin Palace.

It just so happens that this eunuch has this ability.

Now in Kyoto, few people dare to underestimate him.

Even their dean is now very polite to him.

Fei Jie really wanted to know what abilities Wu Feng possessed.

Wu Feng leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed: "Why should I be in a hurry?"

He picked up the cup of tea that had been prepared beforehand, took a sip, and then continued:

"All I know is that the child will be alright."

Upon hearing this, a glint suddenly appeared in Chen Pingping's usually calm eyes.

He leaned forward slightly, his voice tinged with urgency:

"So you really know where that child is? Where is he?"

Wu Feng did not answer immediately.

He turned his head and looked at Fei Jie.

Fei Jie was taken aback by his gaze, but quickly realized what he meant and straightened his back immediately:

"Why are you looking at me like that? I would never betray the Dean."

Chen Pingping also spoke up, her tone very certain: "Fei Jie is one of the few people I can trust."

Wu Feng raised an eyebrow.

He remembered that in the original novel, Fei Jie was indeed one of the few people who knew about Fan Xian's background.

"Alright." Wu Feng put down his teacup. "All I can say is that the child is safe now."

He looked at Chen Pingping and uttered a few words:

"Wuzhu, the outskirts of Kyoto."

Chen Pingping's pupils contracted slightly: "The child is in Wu Zhu's hands?"

Wu Feng nodded: "It should be."

"However, Dean Chen, the people who want to take this child away are from the temple. As soon as the temple finds out that the child is still alive, they will send people again."

"Have you decided what to do?"

Chen Pingping did not answer immediately.

He remained silent for a few moments, his unfathomable eyes fixed on Wu Feng, then suddenly asked:

"What's your plan?"

Several black lines immediately appeared on Wu Feng's forehead.

"Don't ask me." He waved his hand. "I can't beat the temple emissary. My cooperation with her doesn't include this child."

Chen Pingping understood the meaning behind the words.

He slowly leaned back into his wheelchair, his anxious expression gradually fading, and he regained his usual deep composure.

"I understand." His voice lowered. "Thank you for the information. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future."

After saying that, he turned his wheelchair and gestured to Fei Jie.

Fei Jie immediately got up, pushed his wheelchair, and started to walk out.

"There's one more thing."

Wu Feng's voice came from behind.

Chen Pingping stopped what she was doing and didn't turn around.

"Don't tell anyone about my affair with her. Not even Fan Jian, not even His Majesty."

Chen Pingping turned her head and glanced at him: "I know this better than you do."

Wu Feng nodded: "Good that you understand."

He suddenly turned to Fei Jie, a smile spreading across his face:

"Dr. Fei, would you like to come work for me? If you do, I guarantee you'll receive much better treatment than you would at the Censorate."

Chen Pingping's face darkened instantly.

He didn't reply, but simply said to Fei Jie, "Let's go back."

Fei Jie's expression remained largely unchanged.

He pushed the wheelchair, and the two of them, one in front and one behind, left the main hall, their footsteps gradually fading into the distance.

Wu Feng watched them leave and clicked his tongue softly.

Fei Jie is indeed a talented person.

He's a master of both medicine and poison, it's such a waste to put him in the Censorate where he's always involved in assassinations and poisoning.

He felt that Fei Jie could play an even greater role.

Just then, Ye Songnian strode in from outside.

"Master," he stepped forward and bowed, "the preparations for the auction are almost complete."

Wu Feng snapped out of his thoughts and sat back down in the chair: "Tell me."

Ye Songnian took out a list from his sleeve and handed it over:

"The designated families in our Qing Kingdom include the Liu family, the Guo family, the Cui family of Kyoto, and... the Su family of Suzhou."

Wu Feng paused for a moment after taking the list.

He looked up, a playful smile on his face: "The Su family of Suzhou?"

Ye Songnian nodded:

"Yes, sir. You would never guess that Prime Minister Su Shenzhi comes from the Su family of Suzhou. If the Su family hadn't secretly revealed it, even we wouldn't have known."

Wu Feng laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of understanding.

"That old guy Su Shenzhi," he shook his head, "is quite good at hiding his true intentions."

He placed the list on the table and looked at Ye Songnian: "Does Her Highness the Princess know about these?"

Ye Songnian replied, "Your Highness knows all this. These pre-selected families in Qing Kingdom were also appointed on Your Highness's orders."

Wu Feng nodded and didn't ask any more questions. It seemed that Li Yunrui had secretly reached some cooperation with these families.

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Thank you for your hard work." He said with his back to Ye Songnian, "After the auction, Her Highness the Princess and I will go to Suzhou and won't be back for a while. You can handle the arrangements in Kyoto."

Ye Songnian bowed behind him: "Yes, boss."