Chapter 66

Seeing Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu bow their heads to pour tea and admit their mistakes, Feng Dashao actually knew more than anyone else. These two boys had colluded with Xu Zixiong to harm the dead ghost Feng Jueyu, and without them, he himself wouldn't have been able to come to the Tai Xuan Continent. However, Feng Dashao now had to continue to pretend to be foolish.

Pretending not to understand, Feng Jueyu looked at the group of Shangguan family elders gathered around the bed and asked, "My two younger brothers, what are you doing? Uncle Shangguan, what are they doing...?"

Shangguan Liuyun's face was full of guilt, and even his wife Zheng Ruxia looked embarrassed. These two had always looked down on Feng Jueyu, angry that he had run to the Shangguan family to become a赘婿 (a man who marries into a family and takes on the family name), indirectly allowing Shangguan Ruomeng to take control and seize the family property from their own son.

But after that incident and being scolded by their father the night before, the two felt guilty.

Zheng Ruxia coughed lightly twice and stepped forward to say, "Nephew, Ruowen and Ruowu were being disrespectful. Don't take it to heart. Your uncle punished them well last night. If you still have a grudge, you can deal with them as you see fit. We have no objections."

Ha, it seems the old man's authority in the family is quite strong. I haven't even said anything, and they're already here to apologize.

Feng Jueyu secretly laughed and continued to pretend to be injured, saying, "Second Aunt, what you're saying confuses me. What exactly happened?"

Cough! Cough!

Everyone looked at Feng Jueyu in silence, speechless. This matter was too difficult to talk about. How could they say it? You still don't understand even after all this?

Finally, Shangguan Ruomeng shook her head helplessly, walked up to the bed, and sat down. She leaned close to Feng Jueyu's ear and whispered a few words.

It was just a matter of who would speak first. After listening, Feng Jueyu was stunned... of course, he was also pretending. Who wouldn't be angry if someone hit them on the back of the head with a brick? Feng Dashao isn't a saint...

Seeing Feng Jueyu not speaking, Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu were drenched in cold sweat. If this matter couldn't be resolved and they couldn't get Feng Jueyu's forgiveness, they wouldn't be able to get any favor from the old man either.

Zheng Ruxia, seeing this, stepped forward in frustration and hit Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu on the head, scolding, "You two brats, why don't you kowtow and admit your mistakes?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at her. Everyone knew what kind of person Zheng Ruxia was. This move was undoubtedly forcing Feng Jueyu to say some forgiving words to resolve the matter.

Feng Jueyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He originally wanted to find an opportunity to deal with Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu, but now, with the whole family watching, if he didn't let it go, the one who would be seen as wrong would be him.

"No, no..." Feng Jueyu saw Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu about to kneel and quickly got out of bed to stop them, "How can I allow this? Second Aunt, you're exaggerating. Look at me, I really can't remember. Even if this really happened, I believe Ruowen and Ruowu were just misled and acted impulsively. Or perhaps I did something wrong in the past that made them misunderstand me. We're all family, and there's no grudge that lasts overnight. Second Uncle has already punished and penalized them, so let's just let it go..."

Hearing Feng Jueyu speak so magnanimously and considerately, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. He had given the Shangguan family face and logically forgiven Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu.

Shangguan Ruomeng smiled and nodded inwardly. Regardless of how Feng Jueyu used to behave, the two things he did yesterday and today had greatly changed her opinion of Feng Dashao. If he could continue like this, marrying him might not be a bad choice...

Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu, though not particularly moved, felt ashamed when they heard Feng Jueyu's words.

Shangguan Ruowen said, "Brother Feng, I never thought we would unintentionally harm you, and you don't blame us. I am truly ashamed."

Shangguan Ruowu also said, "Big Brother Feng, thank you for your magnanimity."

The parents standing to the side all smiled. With Feng Jueyu's words, the past was now behind them. Shangguan Liuyun was overjoyed. Now the Shangguan family could be a harmonious and happy family, no longer filled with intrigue.

In fact, Feng Jueyu's forgiveness of Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu was undoubtedly for Shangguan Lingyun's sake. He knew that Shangguan Lingyun cared most about the stability and harmony of the Shangguan family. If this matter had not been resolved, and he had really formed an irreconcilable deadlock with Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu, he might not have been able to bring himself to act. It was better to nip their rebellious thoughts in the bud and make the Shangguan family as solid as a rock, which was better than anything else...

With the matter settled, Shangguan Tengfeng was comforted and said to everyone, "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, that's enough for today. Jueyu has been through a lot last night. Let him rest. Ruomeng, if you have nothing to do today, stay with Jueyu."

"Father, rest assured. Ruomeng understands." Shangguan Ruomeng bowed politely and escorted everyone out.

"Brother-in-law, I'll go first. I've put the osmanthus cake on the table. I'll come back when you're better." Shangguan Ruofan winked playfully. After last night's experience, he had finally eliminated the last barrier in his heart and now truly regarded Feng Jueyu as his brother-in-law.

Feng Jueyu wanted to see him off, but was held back by Xing'er. After seeing off Shangguan Tengfeng and the others, Shangguan Ruomeng returned and instructed, "Xing'er, go and stew some tonics for Big Brother Feng, and get some high-quality ginseng from Huairen Hall..."

As she spoke, Shangguan Ruomeng sat down on the bed next to Feng Jueyu, as if she really regarded him as her husband. Xing'er, the sharp-eyed maid, covered her mouth and smiled, "Yes, Miss," and happily ran out.

With only Shangguan Ruomeng and Feng Jueyu left in the room, this was the first time in Feng Jueyu's memory that he had sat so close to Shangguan Ruomeng. Although it wasn't a blessing, it was something the dead ghost Feng Jueyu had always dreamed of but never had the fortune to enjoy. Yet, Feng Jueyu felt uncomfortable all over.

Shangguan Ruomeng smiled at Feng Jueyu, her beautiful eyes filled with a boundless spring. He felt that there was something wrong with her gaze. Practice eye contact? Who's afraid of who? Feng Jueyu stared straight at her.

After a long while, Shangguan Ruomeng smiled and asked, "Do you want some water?"

"Sure!" Feng Jueyu nodded. After dealing with the whole family, he was indeed a bit thirsty.

Shangguan Ruomeng nodded and gracefully walked to the table to pour some water, which she handed to him. As Feng Jueyu drank, he heard Shangguan Ruomeng say, "Thank you for what happened yesterday. Otherwise, Ruofan..."

Feng Jueyu interrupted, "I've been hearing that all morning. My ears are about to grow calluses. Actually, there's no need for all this. I can live a rich and comfortable life today, and I should be most grateful to Grandfather Shangguan and you..."

The two spoke softly to each other.

Shangguan Ruomeng paused and smiled, "Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure," Feng Jueyu replied.

"Who saved you last night?"

Feng Jueyu knew this wouldn't be easy to fool. Without hesitation, he answered, "I didn't see clearly. I'm telling the truth."

Shangguan Ruomeng didn't expose him and said, "Last night, the Shangguan family brought back the bodies of several Gold and Silver Association killers. Three of them died from a single fatal blow, all hit in the forehead, initially suspected to be caused by a needle-like weapon. Another body had no head, with marks of a sword cut on the neck. Although not a single fatal blow, it certainly couldn't escape the killer's two moves. The last one was a Lingwu Realm expert with very high cultivation, but still died, with only slight signs of struggle on the neck. In summary, the person who acted had extremely high cultivation and could do it effortlessly. Although there are many experts in Tian Nan City, there has never been anyone who uses needles. Plus, the words 'Evil Emperor' were deliberately carved on one of the bodies. I suspect this person is either extremely arrogant or has a deep grudge against the Gold and Silver Association. Big Brother Feng, your luck is really good. In the pouring rain, you actually encountered such a high-level expert to save you. It's a sign of great fortune and a long life..."

Feng Jueyu listened without showing any emotion, but was secretly surprised. To be able to investigate such minute details, this girl would have been a great detective.

"Is that so?" Feng Jueyu pretended not to know and nodded, "That person was indeed very powerful. I didn't see clearly..."

Before he could finish, Shangguan Ruomeng sat down again, this time a bit closer, right in the center of the bed, her charming and gentle face only a few feet away from Feng Jueyu...

"Big Brother Feng, I have one more question."

Feng Jueyu immediately felt that this girl had ulterior motives today. Normally, she would stay as far away from him as possible. Being stared at by Shangguan Ruomeng's clear eyes, Feng Jueyu knew he might not be able to hide it. He smiled slightly, "Ask away."

Shangguan Ruomeng said, "Recently, Ruofan's sword skills have improved dramatically. I believe someone must have taught him. Big Brother Feng, can you tell me if these two events are related?"

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PS: I'll write another chapter tonight.

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