Chapter 20

The next day, the Zhen family residence returned to its usual appearance. With over three hundred people in the household, a servant said to the maidservant, "From now on, we all have to listen to the young master, but we shouldn't show it openly."

The maidservant was taken aback, "Why?"

"Don't ask why, or you'll lose your life," the servant said, trembling.

The maidservants turned pale, realizing that overnight, the Zhen family had gained a secret master, the young master.

However, when the young master appeared before the maidservants, they all blushed, "The young master is so handsome!"

Qin Feng changed into a splendid young master's attire, and his demeanor was naturally not something an ordinary noble could match. Everywhere he went, the maidservants偷看了他，脸红了一片。

Qin Feng couldn't help but think, this ancient inner courtyard is truly a paradise, except for the head of the household, everyone is a girl.

Soon, Qin Feng was led by a maid to the hall where Zhen Yi was.

At this moment, in the hall, Zhen Yi's wife, Lady Zhang, who was also the mother of Zhen Mi and Zhen Jiang, asked in confusion, "Lord, you have a distant sister, why have I never heard of her?"

Zhen Yi thought to himself, where do I have such a sister? Everything is made up. He was so frustrated that he wanted to die, and said impatiently, "The past is not worth recalling, don't mention it."

In the hall, the three sons of the Zhen family began to whisper. The eldest, Zhen Yu, said, "This must be the real cousin, the one betrothed in the womb, but Father didn't acknowledge it."

The second son, Zhen Yan, nodded and said, "Later, Father had a change of heart and recognized the kinship."

The third son, Zhen Yao, pointed out the key, "On the condition of breaking the engagement... ."

"Too clever!" The eldest and second son felt that the third son's words were profound.

In the inner chamber, Zhen Mi, though young, was quite perceptive, "Baby has a cousin?"

"I wonder what kind of person he is!" Before Zhen Jiang could finish speaking, she saw her younger sister playing with a phoenix-shaped jade pendant and quickly stopped her, "Quickly put it away, this is your future engagement token, you can't break it!"

Zhen Mi put the warm jade pendant close to her body and mumbled, "Sister, when Mi meets someone she likes in the future, can I give him the jade pendant?"

"Yes." Although Zhen Jiang said this, she felt a sense of loss. As a girl who had just started to understand love, she knew more than her younger sister. This jade pendant would be given to the family that came to propose, once Father agreed. Whether she agreed or not, no one would ask.

At this moment, a voice came from outside, "Your nephew, Qin Feng, Qin Zijin, greets Aunt, Uncle, and all my cousins."

The sisters looked up and were instantly stunned. Baby Zhen Mi started to run in circles, her waist-length hair fluttering, and she cried out, "Oh no, this person really chased into the residence. He must have discovered that Baby spied on him yesterday and has come to demand an explanation. What should we do!"

The young Zhen Jiang, being more experienced, wouldn't think that someone would chase into the residence just because they saw him once. She quickly comforted her, and suddenly said, "So his name is Qin Zijin!"

In the hall.

Lady Zhang was relieved to see Qin Feng's appearance. After all, no one wants a relative who is ugly and ignorant. She said to Zhen Yi, "Your nephew is handsome and dignified, he looks like a loyal and honest person. Our family is small, and now we have a helper. Good, good."

Zhen Yi, upon hearing this, trembled all over. He thought, Lady, you are not good at judging people. Is he honest? He has already taken over our residence. Zhen Yi sincerely wanted to resist, but thinking of Qin Feng's martial prowess and the matters involving his followers, he felt powerless. He prayed, "Heavenly deities, I have recruited soldiers and provided him with funds, which can be considered a way to avoid disaster. I pray that this person will keep his promise and leave smoothly. If he breaks it, I ask the deities to send down divine lightning and strike him dead!"

"Cousin..." The three brothers, Zhen Yu, looked at Qin Feng and called out.

"Cousins." Qin Feng responded, feeling awkward. He thought, this relationship is all messed up.

Zhen Yi looked at Qin Feng and thought, this person is truly a great villain who appears kind. Little did he know that Qin Feng was a professional actor, capable of playing both good and bad roles. Zhen Yi said, "My nephew has great ambition. I plan to fund him to recruit local soldiers, so he can achieve military success and bring glory to our family!"

Everyone was delighted upon hearing this. Lady Zhang said, "Lord, what you say is true. Our family lacks nothing but a military leader. If the nephew has such abilities, it is perfect." They thought that Qin Feng was the only one in his family, and the Zhen family would be like his extended family. When Qin Feng achieved success, the Zhen family would naturally benefit.

With everything going smoothly, Qin Feng started to miss his wife and asked, "Uncle, where are my cousins?"

Zhen Yi was furious upon hearing this, thinking, brat, I spent so much money on you, and you still have your eyes on my daughters. Lady Zhang was embarrassed, thinking, this child, speaking so directly.

The three brothers exchanged glances and thought, this must be a betrothal.

The eldest, Zhen Yu, whispered, "Father must have other plans. Seeing that our cousin has martial prowess, he is funding him to recruit local soldiers and fight in battles."

The second son, Zhen Yan, followed, "If he achieves success, the engagement will be continued."

The third son, Zhen Yao, concluded, "If he dies, it will save us trouble. If he becomes a general, our Zhen family needs such a son-in-law, and our family business will surely reach a new level!"

In the eyes of the three brothers, their family was large and prosperous, and recruiting local soldiers was a small matter. This was a way to gain much with little, a surefire method in business, so they couldn't help but admire their father and feel closer to Qin Feng.

Although it was a bit inappropriate for the cousin to want to see his cousins, it was understandable. Lady Zhang, helpless, called out, "Daughters, come out to meet your cousin."

Qin Feng, upon hearing this, thought, why does this sound so familiar?

"Cousin!" Zhen Mi, like a little rabbit, hopped out, but blushed and lowered her head after just one glance at Qin Feng.

Emperor Hongwu, seeing his concubine, was so excited that he trembled all over, ran over, and hugged her, stroking her smooth hair, saying, "Mi, I... I miss you so much."

"Ah!" A chorus of gasps, the three brothers' jaws dropped, Zhen Yi's mouth opened and closed, and Lady Zhang felt like she was about to faint.

"Cousin... Cousin... Cousin..." Zhen Jiang, who appeared next, was terrified and called out instinctively.

Qin Feng quickly released Zhen Mi and went over to hug Zhen Jiang, saying, "Jiang..."

Zhen Jiang's face turned white, "I was actually hugged by a man!" She had never been in contact with boys, let alone in such a way. Her mind went blank, and she went limp in Qin Feng's arms. She wanted to struggle, but the familiar yet strange feeling made her lose all strength.

At this moment, Zhen Mi's face changed from a green apple to a red apple, and finally to a white apple, and she cried out, "Wah!"

The three brothers were stunned, thinking, cousin-in-law, you're too hasty, no prelude, just straight to it.

Lady Zhang had already fainted. Zhen Yi, furious, shouted, "Qin Zijin, release my daughter! Someone!"