Knowing that fool's personality, King Wan Li expected trouble. That was why he sent Cheng Li with Feng Yanyan and the two concubines. The young eunuch's adoptive father, Cheng Gong, was stationed back to Zhongqing on top of the other duties.

The old chief eunuch wasn't unaware of the things that happened on Wangye's side ever since he was ordered to focus on the affairs of the wangfu.

He didn't know why Feng Yanyan was so important to Wangye but he didn't ask any unnecessary questions...

Even though his adoptive son might have the answers.

He grew this old and knew what should be asked and not.

However, Chief Eunuch still couldn't help but raise a brow when he received a message.

"Ju Zi, is it?" He asked the palace maid who was reporting.

"Yes, Chief." The young lady bowed, looking obedient.

But still, Chief Eunuch Cheng felt that everyone related to Feng Yanyan was a troublemaker.

When Long Xu Le learned what Ju Zi reported, her Highness was deep in thought.

A bit later, her head was lowered and her shoulders seemed to shake in laughter.

"What a good Feng Yanyan... using ben dian's name to deal with people."

Come to think of it, this wasn't the first time Feng Yanyan did this kind of thing. She already warned him but the man really had a knack at not listening.

It wasn't like no one else attempted to do this before. But they were dealt with by the King's supporters even before it reached Wangye's ears.

Well, Long Xu Le could treat this as an opportunity. Let him shoulder the blame as punishment.

Her Highness looked at Ju Zi and was surprised that she wasn't angry. In fact, from the subtle clues, the King looked to be in a good mood.

"Go and bring ben dian's edict. Concubine Liu has spoken out of bounds and isn't worthy of the name of the Long Dynasty. Take her back to Tanglin."

The palace maid was surprised by this conclusion. At most, she expected a confinement of some days.

She peeked and saw that familiar callous look of superiority in Wangye's gaze. Just like the first time Wangye came back from her first war, Ju Zi's heart shook.

That was right, this was Wangye.

The subdued attitude her Highness showed when young master Feng was around... it might just be a front. Or maybe because the young master saw Wangye during one of her most vulnerable moments that there was a subtle difference in treatment.

But one should never forget how merciless King Wan Li was.

Just a few words, send them back to where they came from. No questions asked.

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"Feng Yanyan, you horrible whore!" Someone outside shouted their voice hoarse.

He just woke up from his nap and hadn't gotten his bearings right.

Beauty Feng clutched his forehead. Who wanted to wake up because of a racket?

"Tsk." He clicked his tongue and glared in the direction where it was coming from.

Jiao entered the chamber at this moment and paused her steps. The young master looked intimidating just now.

"Young master, Concubine Liu went insane."

"You think I don't know yet?" It was sarcastic.

He was already putting on an outer coat to shut Liu Weiwei. What happened to that woman anyway?

Whether the sky was falling or the earth was shaking, Liu momo's niece would still try to act all graceful and composed.

Feng Yanyan passed the series of doors to the outside at his own pace as though no one was trying to burn his temporary residence with their scolding voice.

Pu Tao also converged with them at some point. The two watched the young master's leisure walk.

It was estimated that if Concubine Liu saw this, she would vomit blood.

The two were taken back to the mei ren's first day in the wangfu. Wasn't it a similar scene of relaxation while everyone downstairs was already waiting for him? And he had also just woken up at that time.

They opened the last set of doors and went ahead of the young master in case Concubine Liu decided to throw rocks.

When Feng Yanyan saw Liu Weiwei, she looked like a rabid dog.

He was taken aback. "What happened to you?"

This only seemed to trigger the concubine even more. "You still have the gall to ask that?! You bitch!"

Beauty Feng's eyes widened but he leaned on the door frame in a relaxed manner. How could he not be relaxed?

Liu Weiwei was now being held down by the guards Wangye sent with him. More of them made a barricade a few paces away from young master Feng. He was on the raised platform and was looking down on Concubine Liu whose knees were touching the grass. Her dress was disheveled and had blotches of soil here and there.

From the distance, Miss Mo was approaching. She must have learned about the commotion over here. Following her was Zhang Yunlei.

Feng Yanyan still had no idea what provoked Liu Weiwei to insanity.

It was obvious Mo Zhilan had no desire to speak on behalf of Concubine Liu so Zhang Yunlei had to grit his teeth.

"On whose authority allowed you to touch Junwang's concubine?" He was just and dignified as he reprimanded the guard.

No servant other than the closest maids was allowed to touch even a hair of the Prince's concubine. Even the mei ren couldn't be touched so carelessly. But now, they were manhandling Liu Weiwei who was still struggling.

The Feng family guards grunted but didn't answer Concubine Zhang.

A smile bloomed on Feng Yanyan's face. These guards deserve rewards. But he was still curious why they had no fear of angering the Prince.

He wasn't even able to hide his laugh. And with patches of sunlight sprinkling down on him, Beauty Feng looked ethereal. "Can you answer for me?"

Hidden inside his sleeves, Zhang Yunlei's nails dug into his palms.

The guards, of course, would listen to Feng Yanyan. "Master Feng, it is Wangye's orders to protect you against any harm."

Beauty Feng blinked a few times. Did something happen during his nap?

It was at this time that Ju Zi appeared from the back house. She was still arranging things for tonight's dinner so she wasn't able to come here quickly. She should have known the sly eunuch would tell the news to Concubine Liu early.

"Reporting to the Young Master, to Miss Mo, and to Concubine Zhang. Please hear the King's orders." 

Beside her, Eunuch Cheng Li took out a memorial. "Concubine Liu Weiwei spoke out of her station and tarnished the reputation of Suliang's King and Prince. She is therefore stripped of her right to be part of Junwang's harem and will be sent back to Tanglin."

It was like a bolt of lightning to those who were present. Wasn't it only earlier in the morning that Liu Weiwei said some harsh things?

And this was Wangye's verdict? There was no warning and no disciplinary action. She was directly kicked out of the palace?

Zhang Yunlei's heart went cold.

This was the face of Wan Li Wang. He wondered if Prince Ping even knew this.

Feng Yanyan found it hilarious so a chortle escaped from his throat. Naturally, all eyes would be on him.

At this time, how could someone still laugh?

"You have all been arrogant. Just because of what? You became the Prince's concubine? This is a reminder to all mei ren in the wangfu, Wangye has no qualms sending us all back if we're troublesome." Yes, he used the word we.

He was pretty sure he was also dispensable.

Beauty Feng looked directly into Zhang Yunlei's eyes. They were several meters away from each other with rows of people standing between them. Suddenly, the distance between the two seems more than it should be.

"So Concubine Zhang, be careful of your every word and action." He gave a kind reminder.

After saying that, he walked slowly to Liu Weiwei. Nobody stopped him.

When he reached in front of the woman, he knelt at her level. Concubine Liu looked messed up and her arms were held tightly by guards. Even if she wanted to, she couldn't attack Beauty Feng.

"When you heard that you were kicked out, you rushed here. Why? Do you think I can control the King?" He whispered.

Liu Weiwei's eyes looked dull. It looked like reality was slowly sinking into her.

"That's stupid. I'm just like you..." A pawn in this whole chess board called life.

He didn't stop whispering to her. "What you should do now is to recall everything that happened during your stay here and see if you can be of use to her. After all, when you go back to Tanglin, do you think the Empress will welcome you with open arms?"

Liu Weiwei shuddered. Even tho her face was covered with dirt here and there, no one could mistake the fear in her eyes.

The Empress...

She didn't know what awaited her. The corners of her eyes burned. She was scared.

Feng Yanyan lifted a hand and patted her shoulder. "Think about it carefully."

He was helped up by Ju Zi. "Call Concubine Liu's maids and tidy her up. She won't make trouble anymore."

Zhang Yunlei didn't hear their conversation. When his gaze met with Feng Yanyan, he had a peculiar feeling.

Something changed but he couldn't put a finger on it.

Beauty Feng was arrogant, prideful, and vain. But right now, there was something else. It was impossible to be smart overnight.

No, it seemed like he matured...?

Concubine Zhang shook his head. Impossible.

With Liu Weiwei's absence, he should be more careful. The wangfu became more treacherous. Wangye might try to find fault in him too.

Was Feng Yanyan working for Wangye now? It was a possibility. After all, he was always with the King.

Beauty Feng's confidence could also be attributed to that backing. Did they want to deal with the Prince?

Thousands of thoughts passed through his mind but he couldn't find the answers. He had to find a way to report to Eunuch Jiang. 

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Hello hello, it's a little late today because I'm editing the new book cover for Not Good! The Villainess is Muddled which is still made by our creative meowyukie

She was the one who made the cover back in 2019 and now she's back to work on the covers for NGVM, Transmigrated Author and of course, Beauty Feng. Look forward to it!

Here's the art for NGVM~