Chapter 46

  That day's hot pot was eaten until very late, and in the meantime, Little Phoenix pulled Bai Yutang outside to whisper for a long time.

  According to everyone's observation, after Bai Yutang returned, his face was so dark that it was almost black. Privately, they concluded that he had probably been scammed again.

  One day after the New Year, Lu Xiaofeng led Yiniang to Kaifeng Prefecture in high spirits.

  At this time, the government office was still in a sealed period and was on holiday, with an overall relaxed atmosphere.

  So Little Phoenix Maiden easily caught the Imperial Cat as a free labor force.

  Little Phoenix Maiden rushed into the house like a ball of fire, and in front of Bao Gong, Gong Sun Ce, and the four great marshals of Kaifeng Prefecture, she grabbed Xianzhao and dragged him out.

  Everyone in the house was at a loss for words, but they couldn't help but have some idle thoughts and curiosity about what was going on.

  Zhan Zhao was stunned at first sight of her, his eyes wide with wonder, and his mind went blank.

  Little Phoenix Maiden wore a red dress wrapped in a crimson cloak, her whole person was fiery like a burning flame. The red made her skin as white as jade, her eyebrows and eyes were full of spirit, beautiful to the point of madness, gorgeous to the point of intensity, simply making people unable to move their gaze away.

  "What is Miss looking for with the escort?" Gong Sun Ce spoke on behalf of the people of Kaifeng Prefecture.

  Xiao Feng's daughter heard this and turned her head back, smiling: "It's a secret, can't tell you for now."

  "Those under him should leave first." Zhan Zhao slightly awkwardly bid farewell to his superior.

  "Alright, go."

  Following Xiao Feng's young lady, Xiao He pretended he didn't see his own mistress' improper behavior, anyway it would be useless to say anything.

  "Go on, Zhan Zhao." Little Phoenix pulled a certain cat outward with force.

  "Miss Lu, aren't you going to greet Lord Bao?" Zhan Zhao was exasperated and had to remind her, what on earth got her so excited?

  Yes, Zhan Zhao's words reminded Lu Xiaofeng that he hadn't even reported to his idol yet, and it wasn't good to take away the idol's first guardian like this.

  Little Phoenix Maiden hastily smiled at Lord Bao and said, "Lord Bao, may I borrow your bodyguard for a moment? I promise to return him to you without a single hair harmed."

  Bao Zheng smiled and nodded.

  Little Phoenix Maiden pulled at some cat and stepped out of the house door.

  "Lu Niang——"

  "Hurry up and walk quickly, otherwise Bai Xiaowu will blow up at you for blocking..."

  Lu Xiaofeng's excited voice gradually faded away, and the people in the house couldn't help but exchange amused glances.

  This girl obviously pulled out a protective charm, and I don't know what else White Jade Hall did to her?

  It's laughable just thinking about it, Bai Yutang found such a sworn sister, absolutely asking for trouble.

  Deng Zhaowei was dragged to the ground, only to find that apart from him, Chu Di Mouse Han Chang and Fan Jiang Mouse Jiang Ping were also there, and they were teasing his own fifth brother.

  Zhan Zhao suppressed the smile in his heart and made a fist to greet several people, "Brother Han, Brother Jiang, Brother Bai, Happy New Year."

  Bai Yutang's face turned as black as a pot bottom, "You stinky cat, do I look like I'm in a good mood?"

  Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang, who was wearing a big red wedding dress, and then looked at the new bride's headdress on the dressing table. He found it really hard to say "it's good" from the bottom of his heart, so he just didn't express anything.

  Lu Xiaofeng urged Xiaohe, "Quickly, go and help your Fifth Master get dressed up. Make sure he looks handsome and elegant."

  Xiaohe suppressed her smile and went over to help Bai Yutang, the fake bride, with her makeup.

  Just as Jinmao Mouse was about to blow its fur, Lu Xiaofeng hastily said: "Bai Xiao Wu, we agreed from the beginning that when helping someone, we help all the way. Now you want to go back on your word?"

  Jiang Pingdao said: "Our fifth brother is really no less handsome than a maiden."

  Bai Yutang glared, about to get annoyed.

  Lu Xiaofeng hastily said: "Bai Yutang, only you can pretend to be a woman to deceive people, or are you saying that as a big man you have no courage and want me to take your place?"

  "You're definitely not going to make it." In case something unexpected happens, it would be like a meat bun hitting a dog.

  "So, what's with you now? A man wearing a wedding dress is also a rare experience, isn't it?"

  Bai Yutang glanced at Zhan Zhao and suddenly smiled with ill intentions, "This cat's appearance isn't bad either."

  "This is a matter of Trap Island, how dare you drag in Kaifeng Prefecture?"

  Being scolded by his own sixth sister like this, Bai Yutang suddenly lost his voice.

  Zhan Zhao smiled secretly.

  "Hey, Little Cat, don't be so smug, you have your own issues. Sneakily follow them and see what's going on, don't let Bai Xiaowu lose his footing and let that bastard Chai Wenyi take advantage of him. Remember, a man's chastity is also very important."

  After a moment of silence in the room, it seemed as if the crowd had come back to life, as if their acupuncture points had been unblocked.

  Jiang Ping ran out laughing loudly.

  Han Zhang turned around and pounded the wall.

  Bai Yutang's face turned completely black.

  Xiaohe crouched on the ground and chuckled silently.

  Zhan Zhao turned his face to one side, unable to bear looking at Bai Yutang's expression.

  Luk Siu Fung: "The white mouse has stood on end."

  Little Phoenix Maiden suppressed the urge to laugh, and smoothed out Little White Mouse's fur. "Don't be angry, don't be angry, getting angry hurts the liver. I'm just making the worst-case scenario calculations, so we can have a countermeasure, right? After all, I'm thinking of your safety."

  You also said that Chai Wenyi is a bastard. It's reasonable for a bastard to do something even more bastardly, right?

  We didn't consider all the bad situations, and if they really happened, it wouldn't be a big deal. So what's there to get angry about?

  "And you guys, what's wrong with you? What are you laughing at?" I can laugh too, but I keep it inside my stomach, okay? Who behaves as exaggeratedly as you do?

  Too cool!

  "Not funny." Han Zhang tried his best to keep a straight face, but the result was quite unsuccessful.

  Zhan Zhao learned about the whole thing from Lu Xiaofeng on their way, that Chai Wenyi had taken a liking to Yang's daughter-in-law who hadn't yet entered the family gate and wanted to abduct her by force, so Wu Hui decided to give him a taste of his own medicine.

  Yang's family treasure originally volunteered to take his sister-in-law out for marriage, but was beaten down by Lu Xiaofeng.

  A weak and timid scholar encountered something he couldn't resist, which led to the death of Chai Xiaojun's life, and it was only then that Chai Wenyi used this as a pretext to launch into a tirade, resulting in a series of tragic events.

  We must cut it off from the source!

  In order to let Bai Yutang take the initiative to undertake the task of pretending to be a new bride, Xiao Feng's three-inch tongue was fully utilized, and Jin Maoshu was successfully deceived.

  Finally, in order to prevent the sudden change of heart of Jinmao Mouse, she also pulled a certain cat to make a final stand, and Little Phoenix Girl was indeed thorough.

  Xiaohe's pair of skilled hands transformed Bai Yutang from a handsome young man into a delicate and charming beauty.

  "Miss, you and Bai Daxia standing together really look like a pair of sisters."

  Everyone took a look, and indeed it was.

  A Bai Zhutang in a red wedding dress and a Lu Xiaofeng in a bright red dress, are simply a pair of stunning sister flowers.

  "Sixth sister looks very beautiful in a red dress." Jiang Ping said sincerely.

  I couldn't agree more.

  Xiaohe smiled complacently and said, "This is a custom-made dress by our family's mistress for the young lady. If she wore it to the palace banquet a few days ago, she would have definitely outshone all the other flowers." Unfortunately, the young lady refused to wear it.

  Zhan Zhao's heart slightly smiled, she was indeed clever, such a brilliant beauty was not suitable for some people to see.

  "What made her come out today?" asked Bai Yutang.

  Lu Xiaofeng gave him a "you're an idiot" look, "You made clothes and don't wear them out, are you waiting for the new year? Wearing this to the palace would naturally steal the noble's thunder, but outside the palace it's fine to wear whatever. After all, it was also Mrs. Pang's kind intention, she had to wear it for a few days anyway."

  To be honest, Little Phoenix also felt that this outfit was really too eye-catching, but as a filial daughter, one has to make some sacrifices.

  Besides, a beautiful face and figure can only be squandered when one is young. When youth has passed, even if you paint a yellow gourd green to pretend to be young, it's impossible to recall the departed spring of life.

  Bai Yutang teased her, "In two days it will be the Lantern Festival, don't wear this outfit out and harm others."

  "Bai Xiaowu, how can you talk like that? How does wearing this outfit harm others? Is giving them a chance to appreciate beautiful things a sin?" Little Phoenix retorted eloquently.

  Bai Yutang folded his arms and gazed at a certain cat, saying: "Zhan Zhao, what do you think?"

  Zhan Zhao said: "That day Zhan had nothing to do, so he could accompany Lu Niang to watch the lanterns together."

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled, "Zhan Xiaomao, I knew you were a good friend. Last year I missed it, but this year I'll definitely go to Bianjing City to see the Lantern Festival with you."

  Xiaohe really wanted to slap his forehead.

  The three old mice in the room said: I really want to facepalm.

  Why can't her cleverness be used in this aspect? These onlookers felt that it couldn't get any more ruthless, it was simply heartbreaking. Zhan Zhao's moonlit ditch was a bit too deep.

  It's incredibly deep!

  "Bai Xiaowu, after you marry into the Chai family, remember to say what Yang Jiabao told you, and try to drag things out as long as possible."

  "This is no problem, the question is how long it will take to finish?" This is what Bai Yutang has been worried about.

  "Dragged back to the capital by Emperor Chai Wang, stupid." Old Master Chai's superficial words were still quite good, in short, he was full of pretentiousness.

  "Will Master Chai teach this rascal a lesson when he returns to Beijing?"

  "I can't guarantee that he won't be taught a lesson, but at least he definitely won't admit to this messy family relationship, especially when the bride is actually you, Bai Wuzi, in disguise. When the time comes and it's exposed at the Kaifeng Prefecture, it'll be a huge joke. After all, people care about their reputation."

  "It's still not possible," Bai Yutang raised another objection.

  "What's wrong?"

  "What if I just bump into that kid and it's all exposed?"

  "Can't you just avoid him?"

  Zhan Zhao spoke up: "Actually, as long as Old Man Zhang goes to the Kaifeng Prefecture yamen and strikes the drum of injustice, if Magistrate Bao intervenes, perhaps there will be another turn of events."

  Bai Yutang was overjoyed and clapped his hands, "Exactly, let that old Zhang head go beat the drum to proclaim grievances." Then he glared at his two sworn brothers and sister, "Didn't any of you think of this?"

  Three people shook their heads in unison.

  Han Zhang and Jiang Ping would rather die than admit they were just trying to watch the excitement.

  As for Lu Xiaofeng, he was completely influenced by the plot and forgot the role of his idol Bao Qingtian's strange soldiers.

  Actually, it's mainly because she subconsciously wants to see Bai Yutang's jokes and selectively ignores the idol's influence.

  Bai Yutang patted Zhang Zhao's shoulder and said sincerely: "Zhang Zhao, thank you this time."

  "It's too late now, the sedan chair is about to arrive. Let Chai Wenyi carry you away first, and then we'll let Zhang Lao die shout for injustice. This way, we can catch Chai Wenyi in the act." Little Phoenix thought quickly.

  Han Zhang and Jiang Ping hastily nodded in agreement. The bride's makeup was all done, but she wasn't sitting in the sedan chair yet, which would be a bit of a loss.

  Bai Yutang went to see Zhan Zhao, now he believed in this cat that he didn't like at ordinary times.

  Zhan Zhao said: "Miss Lu is right, it's really too late." As he spoke, the firecrackers outside had already exploded into the sky.

  Bai Yutang gritted his teeth and stamped his foot.

  Others look up at the sky and down at the ground but never look at him.

  Finally, Bai Yutang reluctantly sat in the sedan chair of the Chai family.

  A few people watched the commotion and then Zhang Jiaolao came forward, inviting Old Man Zhang to go to Kaifeng Prefecture to beat the drum of injustice.

  Although the government office is closed, they will make an exception and accept urgent cases like this.

  Lu Xiaofeng and his servant were quietly taken out of the Zhang family by Han Zhang and Jiang Ping, and slowly made their way to Kaifeng to watch the excitement.

  Lu Xiaofeng was stopped halfway by someone blocking his way.

  Han Zhang and Jiang Ping found a roof to stand on and watch the excitement.

  In order not to irritate Master Pong Tai's possibly fragile nerves, Little Phoenix Maiden considerately covered up the fact that she had sworn brotherhood with Wu Xiongdi, so they also kept a suitable distance from each other in public.

  The five mice originally had a knot in their hearts towards Master Pong, so on this point, the two sides were unanimous and had no disagreement.

  This has led to the current situation where Han Zhang and Jiang Ping are watching with ease, while Liu Mei herself wants to keep a distance.

  "Miss Pang, running into you is really a coincidence, this is fate."

  Damn it!

  This is absolutely a fate of misfortune!

  Lu Xiaofeng did not want to bother with this certain Shangshu's family young master.

  At this time, Xiao He's role as a personal attendant was revealed.

  "Master Liu, my young mistress has something else."

  "I don't know what Miss Pong wants, but maybe I can help?"

  "Thank you, Mr. Liu, but my young lady doesn't need it, sorry, I'll take my leave first."

  Miss Pang——

  Lu Xiaofeng could no longer bear it, stopped in his tracks, turned around and gave a cold glance, "Liu Gongzi, just how thick is your skin?" Can't you see my rejection and disgust? You've been acting out this farce for so long, aren't you tired yet? You're not tired, but I'm exhausted just watching.

  "I am just fond of Miss."

  "Hum, what you call admiration is just like a pesky fly buzzing around someone's ears all day? There are so many virtuous women in the world, why do you always fixate on one person? I sincerely ask of you, would you please go appreciate someone else? This lady really doesn't need your admiration."

  "You and I are actually a match made in heaven..."

  "There are many matches made at the door, does that mean I have to marry just because of a match? Then how many daughters would my father need to have for me to marry?"

  “……”

  "Also, don't go to that small store again. If you go again, believe me, I'll have someone beat you up once. You've already exhausted Miss's patience."

  A burst of crisp applause came.

  It seems there really are some masters who don't mind making a big deal out of watching a play.

  Han Zhang brothers watched with great interest and didn't rush to open another play.

  Lu Xiaofeng's face didn't show any signs of improvement after seeing who was applauding.

  "Liu brother, Miss Pang is right, there are many who are equally matched in status and wealth, why should you be the only one?"

  "Xiaohe, let's go." Lu Xiaofeng flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

  Xiaohe hurriedly followed up.

  As for those two second-generation officials wanting to fight each other, that's their own business. Little Phoenix said: "Kill one less, kill one!"

  The more Xiao Feng thought about it, the angrier she became. Halfway through her journey, she turned back to her own small shop. At this time, she didn't have the mood to go to the Bianjing Prefecture to watch the excitement either.

  It seems that leaving Beijing is going to be put on the agenda, I really don't want to deal with situations like today's again, and I feel that my whole person is not right.

  Where did those two idiots get their confidence from?

  Don't understand...

  Xiao Feng gently calmed her mind in the small shop, and after using some incense, she led Xiao He to head directly back to Tai Shi's residence.

  As soon as he came out of the small shop, without having gone far, a man on horseback galloped up from behind.

  Lu Xiaofeng heard the sound of horseshoes passing by quickly and subconsciously pulled Xiaohe to avoid them.

  As the rider passed by her side, he turned his head and took a glance, then pulled the reins tight.

  The horse stood upright and barely stopped itself from falling.

  Lu Xiaofeng looked at him in confusion.

  That young man was quite handsome, but his eyes were somewhat unpleasant.

  "What's your surname, miss?"

  Zhan Zhao, who was standing in front of the Kaifeng Prefecture and saw the situation here, flew over to Lu Xiaofeng's side with a few swift movements, and before him, said: "Does Young Master Wang have any other business?"

  "Zhan Zhao, get out of here! I'm asking this girl something, no need for you to interrupt."

  Lu Xiaofeng, however, didn't bother to reason with the arrogant young man and instead asked Xianzhao, "Xianzhao, isn't the security in Kaifeng Prefecture getting worse? There are people riding horses wildly in broad daylight."

  "Yes, Miss is right." Zhan Zhao's posture was very low.

  As soon as Lu Xiao Feng finished training Zhan Zhao, she turned around to leave. Chai Wen Yi pulled his horse in front of her and said, "Miss, which noble family are you from? I am Chai Wen Yi, a minor official from the Wang Fu."

  Xiaohe's face was shocked, and he pulled Miss LaLa's sleeve, whispering: "Miss, is that the person who hurt Young Master Hou?" His voice was just loud enough for Chai Wenyi on horseback to hear clearly.

  Cai Wenyi immediately knew whose young lady was in front of him, and it turned out to be the daughter of the Pang Taishi family!

  The sister of Anle Marquis Pang Yun!

  Thinking of last time accidentally injuring Pang Yu severely, Chai Wen's expression was slightly awkward. "Last time it was Xiao Wang's mistake, is Young Master Hou okay now?"

  Lu Xiaofeng replied indifferently, "I'll thank Young Master Wang on behalf of my younger brother. Thanks to your mercy, he managed to escape with his life and is now recovering in bed." It's all thanks to you.

  Looking at this beautiful woman who didn't mince words with him, Cai Wenyi was truly regretful in his heart. "Xiao Wang will come to your doorstep to apologize another day, please don't be so hostile towards Xiao Wang, miss."

  "I don't dare accept, if Young Master Chai has nothing else to attend to, please step aside."

  Zhan Zhao also said: "Young Master Wang, please restrain yourself."

  He had no choice but to give way.

  Lu Xiaofeng didn't even glance at him and walked away without a sideways look.

  Chai Wen Yi watched her back disappear before whipping his horse into a gallop and leaving.

  Zhan Zhao looked in the direction where Lu Xiao Feng had disappeared, with a hint of worry on his face.

  That night, the Honorable Cat visited the Grand Preceptor's residence at an inopportune hour.

  And even ran into the young lady's boudoir.

  "Xiao Mao, why are you not sleeping at this late hour and running around?" asked Little Phoenix Maiden, hugging her hand warmer and asking a certain cat.

  Zhan Zhao's expression was not relaxed, "Don't you worry at all, miss?"

  "What's wrong?"

  "Today, Chai Wen's gaze at the girl..."

  "Having been stared at by others with lustful eyes, are you asking me to return with a lustful gaze as well?"

  Zhan Zhao: "......"

  "Sit down, it's not like you're buying a standing ticket."

  Zhan Zhao smiled slightly and sat down at the edge of the table.

  Lu Xiaofeng stretched out one hand from his sleeve, thoughtfully saying: "After the Lantern Festival, I plan to leave the capital. What happens to Chai Wenyi then will have nothing to do with me."

  "Leave Beijing?" So sudden?

  "Hmm, I've already learned acupuncture from Mr. Gong Sun, now I just need to practice diligently and put it into practice."

  "But where does the young lady wish to go?"

  "I'll probably go to Trap Island with a few sworn brothers first, then pay respects to the two sworn sisters-in-law, and after that, I'll decide on my next course of action." Lu Xiaofeng didn't hide anything, clearly telling him his plans.

  Zhan Zhao nodded, "With Brother Han and the others taking care of him, he should be safe." He had his eyes fixed on that Chai Wenyi in the capital, so nothing would go wrong.

  "Of course there won't be a problem, Xiao Mao, you're really too worried."

  Suddenly, Lu Xiaofeng thought of something else, "Didn't Chai Wenyi go look for Zhang's mushroom head again?"

  Zhan Zhao shook his head and thought: I reckon that kid is now pondering over you, and has already forgotten about Zhang's daughter.

  Why did that kid from the Chai family happen to see her wearing that bright red dress and makeup today?