The Slender Waist-Chapter 108 - 84: Try the Beauty

Feng Yun left Huayuejian and went straight back to the General Residence.

She did nothing else but hired three ox carts, ordering the servants to pack up her belongings. They transported all her books, clothing, and other important and valuable items from the General Residence to Huaxi Village, cart after cart.

The outcome of war is never certain.

If Pei Jue were to die unexpectedly in battle, Andu City would not hold, and the General Residence would surely become a target.

Even though Feng Yun felt that the probability was extremely low, she had to plan ahead. Otherwise, if something unexpected happened, and she damaged the treasures her mother had left behind, the loss would be immeasurable...

The concubines saw her "moving" and each harbored their own calculations.

Chai Ying, Nan Kui, and others who were determined to follow her did not say a word, simply grabbed their belongings and ran to the estate. A few other concubines, believing themselves to still be attractive and hopeful to become Pei Jue’s favored, stubbornly inquired whether Shi’er Niang would return to the General Residence.

They feared that if they lived long term at the estate, they would never be able to return, permanently becoming servants to Shi’er Niang.

Feng Yun couldn’t be bothered with such talk.

So she had Xiaoman tell those concubines who were inquiring in a roundabout way,

"Not just anyone can become a servant in a lady’s household."

The old items from the General Residence were gradually moved out.

Even the plaque inscribed with "Changmen Academy" was taken down by Feng Yun.

She had completely treated this place as an "old house," intending to renovate the manor and set up her own independent establishment.

Regardless of what Pei Jue would think upon hearing this news, Ao Qi, who watched her moving, had an excited and beaming smile on his face as he busily helped carry the heavy items, looking very happy.

The ox carts made several trips back and forth.

Passing through the long street, they attracted many comments.

"General Pei’s concubines have all run off to the manor, Andu City must be in danger," was the most direct thought.

Thus, the lines of those exchanging food for money at Huayuejian and Yutangchun, or taking their families and fleeing, grew a little longer.

Crown Prince Chunyu had much money and kept fighting a price war.

The next morning, he still put on airs and sent Feng Yun a purchase price list, indicating the exchange details, deliberately revealing his cards to her.

"You’ve offended me, so I don’t wish to let you take advantage," he said, as if were she not to offend him, he might let her get a good deal.

Feng Yun scoffed at this and didn’t want to engage in a war of words with Chunyu Yan from afar.

She did not respond to Chunyu Yan, and Yutangchun maintained the old prices, relaxed and unhurried. She was also busy moving and had no time to deal with him...

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In Huayuejian.

Quding observed the Princely Heir’s restlessness and signaled the servants to leave before clearing the chessboard.

"If the Princely Heir wishes to win the lady’s favor, this approach will not do..."

Chunyu Yan looked at him coldly and scoffed.

"Who told you I want to win the lady’s favor?"

Quding noted his expression and shook his head.

"Then why is the Princely Heir doing this? With the wealth you’ve squandered, how many beautiful concubines could you have afforded? And how much affection would you have received?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Presumptuous!" Chunyu Yan was angry.

Quding dared to utter such insulting words. Whether it was out of competitiveness, a desire for revenge, or the brief allure of pleasure that was too tempting, Chunyu Yan had countless reasons to seek out Feng Twelve, but winning her favor and yearning for her affection were not among them...

Unless she took the initiative.

"Speak nonsense again, and I shall penalize you to copy scriptures," the Princely Heir said.

As a strategist, Quding’s duty was to help steer the Princely Heir back onto the right path when he strayed.

When Chunyu Yan took a liking to him, it was indeed for his sharp tongue.

"The Princely Heir, please calm your anger."

Quding straightened up, spread the sleeves of his robe, and bowed, showing a stern and upright demeanor.

"I see the Princely Heir troubled and vexed, all because of this lady. You cannot sleep at night, nor can you enjoy food. As soon as the lady touches the Princely Heir, your legs go weak... I cannot bear to see this; it is imperative for the Princely Heir to change your heart."

Chunyu Yan drew in a breath and chuckled coldly.

"What licentious nonsense are you spouting? When have I ever been troubled or vexed because of her...?"

Quding asked, "Does the Princely Heir view Feng Twelve the same as any other beauty?"

Chunyu Yan replied, "Of course not. Why would I resent others?"

Quding began stroking his beard, "To resent is to love intensely."

"Nonsense!" Chunyu Yan was not usually vulgar, but rarely swore. The word "nonsense" startled Quding so much that he stopped stroking his beard and hurriedly bowed to beg for forgiveness.

"It was presumptuous of me. However, over the years, I have never seen the Princely Heir take a woman to heart. Now, you disregard the grand plans of Yunchuan and waste such effort. It is not unjustified for me to be overly concerned..."