Feng Xu didnât say anything. It was obvious that he was struggling inwardly.
Feng Yun didnât urge him either.
After a long while, Feng Xu looked up and asked Feng Yun directly, âHow did Brother manage to change my assignments? I have to agree before others can accept the assignments. I also have to agree before they can cancel the assignments.â
He had already made his decision since he asked that.
âI naturally have my ways.â
âAlright, since Brother doesnât want to say it, I wonât ask anymore. Iâll set off for North City tomorrow morning. Now, Brother can tell me what youâre talking about, right?â
âOther than the fact that the Feng Family is very likely related to Eldest Uncle and Eldest Auntâs deaths, are they also involved in something bigger?â
âBrother, donât use words to brush me off. Iâm not stupid. Iâve only been to Third Uncleâs courtyard once when I was very young. He doesnât even care about the Feng Family. Thereâs no reason for him to meet Eldest Miss Yan and Xi⦠He invited them to dinner the first time he saw them. He even invited them to his courtyard to eat. Moreover, he used the excuse that the Feng Family has been neglecting them these few days to apologize to the Feng Family.â
âApologize for the Feng Family neglecting their guests? Third Uncle isnât close to the Feng Family, so why would he care if the Feng Family neglects their guests?â
âHe even specially went to Qinâerâs courtyard because of this. He obviously has ulterior motives.â
âDid Eldest Miss Yan or Fengling have a feud with my Third Uncle before?â
Hearing his question, Feng Qin and Feng Xiangxiang were also very curious.
His gaze wandered between the three of them as he waited for them to answer.
âMaybe yes, maybe no,â Yan Jinyu said.
âIâm just suspicious. Iâm not sure yet. If Second Young Master Feng is smart enough, you should know that the more you know, the worse it will be for you.â
Yan Jinyuâs meaning was already very obvious. She wouldnât tell him anything more.
Feng Xu looked at her, then at Xi Fengling and Feng Yun. In the end, he lowered his eyes.
He had always thought that his family was just pursuing fame and fortune and were willing to do immoral things to achieve their goal.
For example, trapping his aunt and using her to restrain Qinâer.
Another example was having designs on beautiful young girls like Fengling and Miss Yan to gain benefits for the Feng Family when they met them.
However, he did not expect that they might have done something even worse.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Feng Xiangxiang said, âDo you have any snacks you want to eat? Iâll make them.â
Seeing that no one was saying anything, Xi Fengling said, âMom, donât trouble yourself. We just had breakfast. Weâre not hungry yet.â
Although it wasnât the first time she heard Xi Fengling call her Mom, Feng Xiangxiang felt a lump in her throat every time she heard it.
âThen Iâll go wash some fruits for you.â
Seeing that she was about to cry, Xi Fengling felt a little uncomfortable. âAlright.â
After Feng Xiangxiang washed, cut, and brought the fruits over, the atmosphere in the living room had almost eased up.
Feng Xu finally recovered from his dilemma and looked at Xi Fengling. âAre you really⦠my cousin?â
Xi Fengling couldnât help but laugh when he asked so carefully.
Indeed, the change in him before and after was indeed a little extreme. He was clearly such a composed person before.
âYes, do you want to see the paternity test?â
âDonât misunderstand. Itâs not that I donât believe you. I just find it a little unbelievable. Iâve heard of your name in the capital. I really didnât expect you to be my cousin.â
âWhat name?â Feng Xiangxiang suddenly asked.
Over the past few days, she had been very rational and didnât ask about Xi Fengling. She didnât even ask about Feng Qin.
However, this didnât mean that she didnât want to know how Xi Fengling had survived all these years.
Feng Xu knew at a glance that Feng Xiangxiang still didnât know Xi Fenglingâs reputation in the capital. It wasnât his place to say anything, so he didnât say anything.
Xi Fengling smiled. âItâs nothing. Itâs just that Iâm doing a small business in the capital and am with Min Rufeng. Min Rufeng is the head of the Min Family now. Itâs inevitable that we will become someone elseâs topic of conversation because of the difference in our family status.â
âThen youâ¦â
âMom, donât worry. Others canât interfere in Min Rufeng and my matters. Weâll live our lives and let others say whatever they want.â
ââ¦â Feng Qin and Feng Xu.
That was not what they heard.
She was the one who protected Second Young Master Min before he revealed his abilities.
âThen, will the Min Familyâ¦â
âMom wants to ask if the Min Family will stop me from being with Min Rufeng because of my background?â
Feng Xiangxiang nodded.
âMom is thinking too much. Min Rufeng is the head of the Min Family now. Before the New Year, he took over the power of the Min Family. He has taken in all the people who should be taken in and settled the people who should be dealt with. Now, he has the final say in the Min Family. Besides, Iâm not so easy to bully. Donât worry.â
Not wanting Feng Xiangxiang to worry unnecessarily, Feng Qin added, âMom, you might not know this, but in such a big family, whoever is in charge is the one who has the final say. Iâve seen Second Young Master Min once and he treats Sister very well. Sister wonât be mistreated in the Min Family, so donât worry.â
However, although she said that, Feng Qin was actually still a little worried.
She was worried that Min Rufeng would have a change of heart and Xi Fengling would get hurt.
On second thought, she realized that Xi Fengling was also very formidable and even had such a good relationship with Yan Jinyu. She even had some unknown relationship with Feng Yun. Only then did she slowly feel relieved.
âThatâs good,â Feng Xiangxiang said.
Actually, even if she was worried, she could not help much.
Her guilt towards Xi Fengling intensified.
As soon as the topic changed, Feng Xu suddenly couldnât speak anymore.
He turned to Feng Yun and wanted to ask many questions.
For example, if he had really shut himself in all these years like he knew. For example, how he had been living in the Yin Family all these years. For example, what exactly had happened to Eldest Uncle back then. For example, where he had gone during the years he was missing; why he was so seriously injured when he was brought back by the Yin Family; why did the news of Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt died on a mission spread when he was brought back by the Yin Family? Was there any connection between all theseâ¦
However, he still didnât ask anything.
Perhaps, he knew. Even if he asked, Feng Yun might not say anything.
***
There was no need for Yan Jinyu and the rest to find an excuse later. Someone from Feng Lunâs side sent a message saying that he had something to do at the last minute and would push the meal to tomorrow.
The next morning, Feng Xu left the Feng Family early. Feng Qing got the butler to send the dowry that Feng Yunâs grandmother had left behind to Feng Liâs courtyard, which was Feng Yunâs courtyard now.
The three wooden jewelry boxes were mostly priceless treasures that could not be bought with money.
As for Feng Qinâs courtyard, it had been renovated after a day.
All the furniture was available. Even the guest room was well decorated.
Not long after Feng Yun received his grandmotherâs dowry, Feng Qing called someone to pass the message that he wanted to bring him to see someone.
At the same time, someone broke into Feng Xiangxiangâs courtyard and tried to take her away.
Yan Jinyuâs side wasnât quiet either.
Feng Lun got someone to pick them up and bring them to his courtyard. He said that he wanted them to go over first and wait for lunch.