Still away on a trip. I'm in the mountains so it's difficult to get network reception, hence the late update. Gomen!

The stillness of Wan Li Wangfu returned after a day of nerves and excitement.

But soon, some discovered something strange. Feng Yanyan's courtyard had been devoid of life for days.

Those who wanted to visit didn't see him and were informed he wasn't there. When asked where Beauty Feng was, no one answered.

But wasn't it obvious?

That day, where else would Wangye take him? Zhongqing courtyard of course!

Then this meant that Her Highness didn't let him go back and he was still staying there. If it was still vague before, it was evident now.

Wan Li Wang favored Beauty Feng just like how it was expected by the Empress.

Who would tell them that the mei ren that was favored in their eyes was still throwing a tantrum at the King?

Every day, the servants of Zhongqing seemed to open their eyes to a new world.

Gentleman Feng didn't want to eat? Wangye would personally feed him.

Gentleman Feng wanted to leave? Wangye would coax him.

Gentleman Feng didn't want the pain medicine? Wangye would watch him.

It was simply too unsightly! Wangye was giving in to Beauty Feng's all whims.

Just like today.

The King held Feng Yanyan's ankle and checked the burns on his foot. These were from when the mealbox fell directly at his feet. The cloth shoes helped block the hot food but still burned his feet a bit.

Her Highness personally applied the ointment. This was already the limit to what she could do. After all, the little fool would complain if she dared to put the ointment on his other injury. (On his butt)

The burns were healing nicely but he would still twitch in pain every now and then. So she had to hold his ankle firmly.

These past few days had tested Long Xu Le's patience again and again but she was still tolerant. After all, she admitted that she had wronged the little fool.

If she didn't ignore him for so long, no one would have dared to do this. She was to be blamed for his injuries.

After gently wiping the ointment, Feng Yanyan saw Wangye still holding his foot, seeming to be at a loss. He was unconsciously wiggling his toes and Her Highness was watching it.

He was leaning on some pillows so he could perfectly see the King's face. Suddenly, he stopped his toes from moving.

Don't tell me... she has that odd taste?

Feng Yanyan shuddered at the thought.

Long Xu Le was fascinated by the white foot in front of her. They always said small lotus feet with pink toes were beautiful. But Feng Yanyan was tall so his feet were naturally big.

In fact, they still looked adorable to her.

Adorable.

Her Highness had never used this adjective before.

He obviously took care of himself well. There were no obvious calluses and both his toes and soles were a healthy peach. It was quite soft to her touch too.

"Wh-what are you looking at?!" Feng Yanyan called in panic.

She wouldn't be so shameless as to do anything to his feet right?

Wangye raised her head and glanced at him. "Next."

Her Highness asked for the other foot and he didn't notice any abnormality on her face. Feng Yanyan gritted his teeth and cleared his thoughts.

But he didn't know if it was only his imagination. The way she put the ointment seemed to be slower and her fingers were more deliberate, almost tickling him.

When the King let go, his face was so ugly.

"Hungry?" Long Xu Le pretended not to see his expression and washed her hands. She had a clear conscience after all.

"I'll eat on my own!" He was scared that she would feed him again.

Feng Yanyan really had no idea what possessed the King these days. She acted like his maid which made him more and more afraid.

She already said that she couldn't give him a title. He was alright with that. He would go home anyway. There's a little more than a month left before his birthday.

But Her Highness was acting so weird... this kind of intimacy was only needed if she didn't plan to let him go.

He wanted to leave ah!

Feng Yanyan had completely changed his mind. Even if he liked Wangye, so what? He couldn't live with 'like' alone. He needed 100% of the person. No sharing!

Obviously, King Wan Li wasn't the type to be like that. So he didn't demand anything and would just quietly leave.

What was up with her attitude?

Long Xu Le waited for the ointment to dry before accompanying him for lunch in the hall.

Cheng Gong didn't oppose Her Highness' eccentricity these two days. Because the King ate three meals a day when Beauty Feng was here. Even if it was inappropriate, he didn't care anymore.

The priority would always be Wangye's health. Chief Eunuch Cheng wasn't blind. Even the King's pale face improved a bit since the day that Beauty Feng was brought to Zhongqing.

Only Long Xu Le knew her body's true condition. Her body was stable but she could barely see within a three meter radius and it seemed to go worse. From her estimations, she would completely lose her eyesight within a month. Her Master left already but whether she could get a cure was still unknown.

That was why she couldn't leave Feng Yanyan for too long. She wanted to see him until she couldn't anymore. Now that his injuries were mostly healed, she would drag him wherever she would go.

When Long Xu Le smiled at him while eating, Feng Yanyan frowned. Something was really fishy but he couldn't point a finger on it.

After the meal, Wangye sat him in the study. Wangye's chair was replaced with a two-seater soft couch. He admitted that it was comfortable.

But why was he here when he could just sit anywhere in this large study room?

All the missives were laid in front of him and the King didn't even hide. Well, granted that he could care less about these things.

"I'll go sit over there." Feng Yanyan attempted to stand up and move.

But he received a glare from this side. "Don't make trouble."

He sat back but still didn't let go of his thoughts. "Feng doesn't dare to distract Wangye."

When he attempted to stand up again, he was directly pulled back and someone attacked his lips!

Wow, Her Highness really turned into a rogue. He could feel her imperious presence inside his mouth. There was no chance to object. What was he about to do again?

When they parted, he could still taste the lingering sweet and bitter taste. Residual medicine. He had no idea whether it was his or hers. They were both taking chinese herbs these days.

She didn't hold back and his brain went numb so he sat quietly beside her.

When Long Xu Le saw his dumb expression, she inhaled his scent and chuckled. "Tonight, wait in ben dian's chambers."

Her Highness didn't elaborate more. The whole day, Feng Yanyan's mind was a mess.

---

In a quiet corner of Suliang's Second District.

"Your Highness, this is the only time we can steal. The Empress' people will not notice anything amiss." Feng Gezhi bowed solemnly.

It was very clear to the main branch of the Feng family who their chosen master was.

Wan Li Wang sat at the highest chair, hidden by the shadows. Even her eyes couldn't be seen.

Madam Feng felt something was wrong with the atmosphere. For convenience, the husband and wife didn't bring anyone with them. After all, they just sneaked out tonight and it would be faster to travel alone.

It was understandable for Wangye to bring guards but the Danwan elites seemed to all carry hostility in their breath.

Su Jian had a bad premonition about this. She took the chance to be direct.

"There's a matter of greatest importance to report to the King. That's why this official's wife and the official personally went here under the orders of the Patriarch."

Even though there was a chance to expose the family to the Empress, they still dared to act as Her Majesty's spies and traveled to Suliang. All for this matter.

But before Su Jian could speak more, she heard the King sneer.

"From the beginning to end, the Feng family are courageous. Always appealing to ben dian's family's past relations. This matter you're reporting, how are you so sure that ben dian doesn't know it yet?"

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Madam Feng felt the rush of blood in her ears. Husband and wife knelt at the same time.

"Wangye, quell your anger. Please let this official explain." There wasn't a trace of panic in Feng Gezhi's voice.

This kind of complacency really angered Long Xu Le. It was a slap to her face. Did the Feng family think she couldn't survive without them?

They were her Imperial Grandfather and Father's eyes, ears and limbs. But they weren't hers.

If she wanted, she could build another Feng family and just annihilate the former. Why would she bother with explanations?

The Danwan guards didn't need words. They only knew the Master was furious and they would act according to her wishes. When they saw her being dismissive of the Feng couple, they were ready to act.

But Long Xu Le's eyes flashed. They were still the little fool's nominal parents.

"If ben dian isn't satisfied with the Feng family's explanation, you two will be buried underneath this house."