Chapter 138 – A Plan Within a Plan (Wonderful) (1 / 2)

Five days later, Zhong Xuan, who had just arrived in Lu County, hadn’t even taken a break to catch her breath when she learned of the matter of Marquis Zhong’s residence, and she immediately clapped her hands and roared, “How dare you.”

“Do you know who did this” Leng Hanfeng because with the people together with the plow, now the skin tanned a lot, look more hard and strong, since it added a few points of maturity.

Zhong Xuan collected her anger, “I’ll find out for myself.”

“Now that Zhong Xian is dead, the Zhong family no longer has an heir to this throne,” Leng Hanfeng looked at Zhong Xuan and asked in a cold voice.

“The Marquis has more than one son.” Zhong Xuan whispered, “Since Zhong Xian is dead, it’s time for the pawns I arranged to be put to use.”

“Oh,” Leng Hanfeng’s deep eyes flashed with a flash of ghostly light, “It seems that you have made arrangements earlier.”

“I never fight unprepared battles.” Zhong Xuan slowly sat down, raised his eyes to look at Leng Hanfeng, several months have not seen, the already handsome face, when in the capital still with a few bookishness, at this moment but convergence of a lot of angular face, ink hair because just returned, it is free to spread out, faded from the body of the short clothing, only wearing a wide robe, straight to sit down and eat tea.

Zhong Xuan stared at him for a long time and smiled charmingly, “It’s gotten more and more handsome.”

Leng Hanfeng hooked his lips and smiled lightly, “Satisfactory.”

“En.” Zhong Xuan got up and sat in his arms, hooking her hands around his neck, “Did you miss me?”

“I would like to come, but I know that it is useless to think.” Leng Hanfeng cold voice, he is a very know how to hold back people, is also a very clear what they want, in order to achieve the purpose by any means, even if it is known that this woman will soon become the third prince consort, and he is just a pawn in her hands, he also want to suppress the heart’s displeasure, to please with her.

In fact, to put it mildly, he and Zhong Xuan were the same kind of people, equally uncompromising and equally fond of playing people into their hands, thus, they had bumped into each other for mutual benefit.

Zhong Xuan had always treated Leng Hanfeng as if he was all hers; she could destroy him, but she would not allow anyone to color and covet him.

Leng Hanfeng, however, used Zhong Xuan as a springboard, a tool to utilize, he didn’t care who Zhong Xuan married or if she was intact, what he wanted was the power in her hands.

The two of them had reached some kind of consensus, and unspokenly went their own way.

“Smooth talker.” Zhong Xuan light smile hidden, red lips raised a touch of seductive smile, soft lips gently pasted on his slightly pursed lips, “Who else do you have in your heart besides me”

Leng Hanfeng laughed lowly, “See for yourself.”

“Good.” Zhong Xuan raised her hand to untie the thin belt around his waist, her hands slowly moving upward from the waist, teasing him bit by bit, then she lowered her head and kissed his heart, her sharp teeth nibbling, and her winking eyes looking at him.

Even if Leng Hanfeng’s determination was good enough, he couldn’t withstand the compulsion of Zhong Xuan, who knew his body so well, and he steadied her shoulders with both hands, and lowered his head to capture her lips!

After a deep and lingering kiss, Zhong Xuan’s clothes were already in disarray, her fragrant shoulders half exposed as she leaned against his sturdy chest, panting lowly, “Have you finalized the negotiation for the Yushui Kingdom?”

“It has been talked about since.” Leng Hanfeng continued, “However, these two days have been somewhat strange.”

“What,” Zhong Xuan’s eyes flashed with a hint of charm, then overflowed with a ghostly light.

“I heard that King Ru Ji got married, and his husband is from Great Amazing, and he’s also a schemer.” Leng Hanfeng said as he looked at her.

“Oh,” Zhong Xuan left from his arms, slowly straightening her dress and slowly sitting aside, “Schemer”

“Not bad, no one has seen it, that person is very mysterious, and in less than a few days, he is loved by the people of the Yushui Kingdom.” Leng Hanfeng felt that it was a bit unbelievable.

“This means of buying people’s hearts is quite impressive.” Zhong Xuan thought about how he was able to regain people’s hearts in just a few days, this person was truly not simple.

“You can go tomorrow” Leng Hanfeng looked at Zhong Xuan and asked.

“Since I have to go.” Zhong Xuan continued, “Although the Yushui Country is a small country, it excels in its people’s toughness, so if we utilize it, we will definitely be able to make things happen in the future.”

“Then you should rest early.” Leng Hanfeng said and got up and left the house.

When Zhong Xuan saw him leave, she instantly saw her subordinate kneeling on the ground, “My lord, the young lady of Elder Wang’s family has been pestering Lord Leng these past few days.”

“Oh.” Zhong Xuan faintly raised her eyebrows, “Rather, you’re a womanizer wherever you go.”

“Master, this lady,” the subordinate asked in a low voice.

“For you to enjoy.” Zhong Xuan said in a cold voice, “Just make it clean.”

“Yes.” The subordinate answered and then dashed away.

Zhong Xuan raised her eyes and looked at the room in front of her, she walked slowly to the bookcase and saw the long whip placed in a hidden compartment, she then took it out and swung it gently, with a flick of her wrist, the long whip drew a graceful arc in the air, she gently put it away, her eyes narrowed, “Mu Zi Yan.”

These days, in addition to the Zhong Houfu filled with the air of gravity, Mu Zi Yan is happy to be free, but she is waiting for a good show, otherwise, now I am afraid to have already rushed to Funan.

“Smokey, you’re still not going to Funan,” Zhang Zong counted the days, “This round trip will take several days, and I remember that Lady Mu Hou’s labor day is near.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, “I will leave after this day.”

“Today,” Zhang Zong was struck by an idea and hurriedly sat down, “could it be that the good show you’re looking forward to is about to be staged”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, according to the memory of her previous life, that person should arrive at this time.

Marquis Zhong closed the door, I do not know whether it is sad or stimulated, since they do not want to see guests, and the emperor did not call.

This day, there is a carriage stopped outside the Zhong Hou Mansion, the carriage came out a woman, the appearance of a clear Zhouzheng, along with down there is a young man, about eleven years of age, look is full of heaven, Lang eyebrows, look very thin, slightly weak.

Outside the door watchman looked at the woman’s dress, coarse linen clothes, at a glance is not on the stage, so they do not have a good face, strange will make a fool of people, “where to come beggar woman, do not roll farther.”

“Slave,” the woman looked timid, and then handed him a jade pendant inside her bag, “Marquis will know at a glance.”

The housekeeper took a glance, knowing that this jade pendant is of extraordinary value, and more importantly, the words engraved on this jade pendant are the name of Marquis Zhong, the housekeeper raised his eyes and glanced suspiciously at the woman, but crossed over to see the teenager behind the woman.

Only to see that the young man’s eyebrows and eyes actually have a few similarities with Marquis Zhong, he just calmly stood, not humble, not happy, not sad, look at the weak, wearing a robe half old and not new, just this standing, but let a person dare not ignore.

The two houseguests looked at each other, then said in a deep voice, “Wait.”

Then there was a family man immediately into the house, and then took the jade pendant to see the housekeeper, the housekeeper looked down at the jade pendant, startled, turned around and hurried to the study.

Marquis Zhong was sitting beside the bookcase with a grave expression on his face, and was now planning how to win back the heart of the saint, and was doubly saddened by the loss of Zhong Xian, so he did not allow outsiders to disturb him.

Only hearing the butler outside enter, he raised his eyes and said coldly, “Get out.”

“Master, look at this.” The butler hurriedly handed him the jade pendant in his hand.

Marquis Zhong set a face, after receiving it, when he saw the jade pendant, he stood up at once, “People are outside”

“Yes, outside.” The butler answered with his head hanging down.

“Still not quick enough to bring the person in.” Marquis Zhong hurriedly bypassed the book case then hurried out of the house.

The housekeeper rushed to let the housekeeper will be the woman and the young man invited into the house, to be through the front hall, into the main hall, Marquis Zhong also rushed over, and then saw the woman with her head hanging low kneeling on the ground, “Slave girl has seen the marquis.”

“You are,” Marquis Zhong looked down at the kneeling woman.

“Slave servant Qiaolian.” The woman answered in a low voice.

“Qiaolian,” Marquis Zhong was silent for a moment, “yes, the maid at her heels is named Qiaolian.”

“Young Master, this is the Marquis.” Qiao Lian raised her eyes to the young man who stood by the side with his head bowed and said in a low voice.

“You are,” the Marquis looked straight at the young man in front of him, his eyes flashed with a bright light, looking him up and down, that brow resembled his own for a few moments as well as her shadow.

He knew right away that the child was his, so he went forward and looked at him, “You are Fei’er”

“Marquis, he is the child of Madam and Marquis.” Qiao Lian hurriedly cried.

“Where is she,” Marquis Zhong asked in a hurry.

“Madam has gone.” Qiaolian whispered, “The slave girl escaped with the young master, and now that she has finally delivered the young master to you, Marquis, even if Qiaolian dies, she will be able to go and see madam with peace of mind in her nine springs.”

Marquis Zhong sighed, “It’s me who shouldn’t.”

“Marquis, madam has never complained about you, but over the years, madam has held onto you, and young master was taught by madam herself.” Qiao Lian continued, “Young master, quickly greet me.”

The young man looked straight at Marquis Zhong in front of him, his eyes flashed with a flash of confusion before he stepped back and bowed respectfully, “Greetings Marquis.”

“Fei’er, my son.” Marquis Zhong cried tears of joy right away, he had lost a son, but now another one had been delivered, how could he not be happy

“Marquis.” The teenager saw Marquis Zhong gripping his arm tightly as he stared at him with a slight frown on his brow.

Marquis Zhong quickly let go, “Fei’er ah, in the future this will be your home, I am your father.”

“Yes, Young Master, haven’t you always missed the Marquis” Qiao Lian said as she knelt on the ground.

The young man looked at Marquis Zhong in front of him with some confusion and whispered, “Father father.”

“Fei’er.” Marquis Zhong could be considered happy, and immediately pulled the teenager to Old Lady Zhong’s place.

Zhong old lady these days sick not light, now since the sad lying on the bed couch, see Zhong marquis finally out of the house, she at the moment wan, since no mood to pay attention to him, then thought not to see also, unexpectedly, Zhong marquis but giddy came in, and later behind him also followed a teenager.

Old Lady Zhong raised her eyes to look at him, “What’s going on here”

“Mother.” Marquis Zhong looked at Old Lady Zhong, “Look.”

Old Lady Zhong raised her eyes to look at the child behind Marquis Zhong and carefully examined him, “This is not”

“Mother, you recognized it,” Marquis Zhong asked happily.

“He is,” Old Lady Zhong asked in a low voice, suppressing her heartfelt surprise.

“Mother, he is Fei’er, Fei’er is not dead.” Marquis Zhong said excitedly.

“Fei’er” Zhong old lady obviously a beat, immediately from the couch stood up, to walk to the young man’s heel up and down to look at, and then a hand into the arms, “is Fei’er, my good grandson oh.”

Marquis Zhong saw Elder Lady Zhong so excited, and he couldn’t hide his happiness, simply because this child came back so timely.

The young man stared blankly at Elder Lady Zhong, waiting until she slowed down, then reluctantly let go, still tugging on his sleeve, looking up and down, “Like, really like.”

“Mother, Fei’er is back, and now the Zhong family has hope.” Marquis Zhong was instantly relieved.

Elderly Mrs. Zhong was overjoyed, this time her heart disease was completely eliminated, and she looked at the young man in front of her and smiled and narrowed her eyes.

Marquis Zhong looked at him and whispered, “Fei’er ah, call grandmother.”

“Grandmother.” The teenager called respectfully.

“Good, good.” Old Lady Zhong looked more and more fond of him, raising her eyes to look at him, “How did he come back?”

“It was brought back by the maid she was following.” Marquis Zhong turned around and saw the woman kneeling on the ground.

“Where is your young lady,” Old Lady Zhong obviously knew, so she asked in a low voice.

“Madam has died.” Qiao Lian whispered, “Before she died, she asked her slave girl to send the young master back, and madam said that she could not let the Zhong family’s bloodline fall outside.”

“Ai, it’s bitter for her.” Final Elder Lady Zhong sighed and raised her eyes to look at Marquis Zhong, “Since Fei’er has returned, you should report to the Emperor and let him inherit the lineage as soon as possible.”

“Don’t worry, mother, my son will take care of it.” Marquis Zhong said in a low voice.

One moment the Marquis of Zhong was immersed in mourning over Zhong Xian’s death, the next moment it was filled with joy.

After Mu Zi Yan heard the news, the corner of her mouth hooked into a faint smile.

Niangzi Lu sighed, “It’s true that a man’s death is like the extinction of a lamp, Zhong Shizi has only been gone for a few days, and this Marquis Zhong already forgot about Zhong Shizi when he had a new son.”

“Wouldn’t that be better,” Mu Zi Yan said with a raised eyebrow.

“Rather.” Lady Lu nodded in response, “Zhong Shizi will then be safe.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, then got up, “I should also prepare to move to Funan.”

“Smokey, how did a son appear out of nowhere,” Zhang Zong asked in disbelief.

“Do you know Princess Yue Ren” Mu Zi Yan asked in a low voice.

“Princess Yue Ren” Zhang Zong was silent for a moment, “Didn’t this Princess Yue Ren die of an illness”

“back then, the moon mercy princess and marquis Zhong love, but later was to come to congratulate the north of the Qing dynasty of the king of the phantom see, so they proposed to the emperor and marriage, the moon mercy princess is not willing to, but there is nothing to be done, they embarked on the road of peace, and the moon mercy princess in the and marriage before the body is not intact, at that time there has been a marquis Zhong’s flesh and blood, and so on the north of the Qing dynasty, to be the king of the phantom consort, less than January then died violently.” Mu Zi Yan continued, “In fact, she did not die violently, but swindled to death, and then escaped from the King of Yu’s residence and gave birth to a baby boy.”

“This matter was designed by Marquis Zhong,” Zhang Zong understood right away.

“Not bad.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, “Otherwise, with Princess Yue Ren how would she be able to escape from the King of Yu’s Mansion”

“In that case, this child is the child of Princess Yue Ren and Marquis Zhong, and His Majesty is also aware of it” Zhang Zong looked at her with wide eyes.

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded her head and responded, “After all, it was the Emperor who separated Princess Yue Ren from Marquis Zhong in the first place, so later on, when Marquis Zhong helped Princess Yue Ren escape, he also did not hide it from the Emperor.”

“But why doesn’t Princess Yue Ren return to Great Yan,” Zhang Zong asked in disbelief.

“Although Princess Yue Ren escaped, she felt ashamed of the Emperor and the people of the Great Amazing, so she stayed in the Northern Qing Country, not long ago, Princess Yue Ren died of illness, and before she died, she entrusted her personal maid Qiaolian to escort this child back to the capital.” Mu Zi Yan said faintly.

“Since he’s back, then the emperor will know what he should do” Zhang Zong looked at Mu Zi Yan and asked.

“If someone were to report to the emperor in advance, saying that this child is not Princess Yue Ren’s and Marquis Zhong’s, but has been swapped, what do you think the emperor would do” Mu Zi Yan said slowly.

“What,” Zhang Zong was completely dumbfounded this time, only finding it too unbelievable.

“Did it really fall out of the bag,” Niangzi Lu asked, looking at Mu Zi Yan.

“Yes and no.” Mu Zi Yan said in a low voice, “This matter is secret news, the only people in this world who know about it are the Emperor and the Empress Dowager besides Old Lady Zhong and Marquis Zhong, but Zhong Xuan knew about it, and she also sent someone to keep an eye on Princess Yue Ren early in the morning, and after poisoning Princess Yue Ren, she switched the child.”

“What,” Zhang Zong felt that he had received a great shock, all because he had heard such a shocking secret.

Mu Zi Yan continued, “However, the mantis catches the cicada and the yellow sparrow is at the back, she knows how to switch people around, can’t I just switch the genuine one back”

“So is that personal maid real or fake” Lu Niangzi grabbed the point.

“The child is real, the girl is fake, and is my person.” Mu Zi Yan hooked her lips in a light smile.

“Smokey ah, just how much do you know,” Zhang Zong raised his eyes to look at Mu Zi Yan in shock.

Mu Zi Yan said in a low voice, “This is all known to me through the hot springs manor, moreover, I sent people to keep an eye on Zhong Xuan, also since I was able to catch her pain as soon as possible.”

“You girl, you’re too spooky.” Lady Lu held her hand, “But you be careful in everything.”

“I understand, Zhong Xuan killed Princess Yue Ren, and Zhong Fei can’t let her have a good time” Mu Zi Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly as she smiled evilly.

“But where in this world is there an exact copy” Niangzi Lu looked at her, “Aren’t you afraid that one day Zhong Xuan will figure it out”

“Zhong Xuan has found an identical one.” Mu Zi Yan could only say so, if she told Zhong Xuan that she had used the technology of that world, after experimenting with hundreds of human lives, and then changed a person’s face to become Zhong Fei, she was afraid that Niangzi Lu would definitely think that she was a monster.

“It’s really magical.” Zhang Zong, however, believed that there would be people who looked exactly the same in this world, but to be able to be found by Zhong Xuan, it was evident that she had been planning for a long time.

“Alright, I’ve finished watching the hilarity that I should be watching, I should also go and do my business.” Mu Zi Yan stretched her arms before lifting her steps and walking outside.

Zhang Zong and Niang Lu looked at her skinny back, but they felt that her circumference radiated a thousand lights and contained infinite power.

Lady Lu said quietly, “This girl, it’s fortunate that I’m her friend.”

“Yes. Otherwise, today, I might have already lost my corpse.” Zhang Zong tsked twice, “I’ll go read the accompanying notes myself.”

“You’ll be able to spare a few days again.” Niangzi Lu looked at him and seemed to have thought of something, “Concubine Mei’s place isn’t looking for trouble”

“If she is capable of letting the Emperor find someone else to investigate, I’ve already reported the case closed anyway.” Zhang Zong felt that Mu Zi Yan was right, some people deserved to die.

Niangzi Lu felt that Zhang Zong was getting more and more cunning as he followed Mu Zi Yan.

Mu Zi Yan went out of the capital and did not directly rush to Funan, but went back to the Imperial Mausoleum.

Ruexiang and Bi Yun saw her return and followed her.

“How is it,” Mu Zi Yan removed the human skin mask from her face and tied her hair up high while changing into men’s clothes.

“Eldest Miss, there is a lot of commotion in Funan.” Yunxiang then handed over the secret letter, “This was just sent by cousin young master.”

“En.” Mu Zi Yan nodded and responded, “What about Zhong Xuan’s place”

“Just arrived yesterday.” Rue Xiang continued, “The news of this day has not yet returned.”