coobybook Chapter 294 Asking for Marriage
Chapter 294 Asking for Marriage
"By the way, I just asked Xiaoqi, and he said that Miss Cao'er might come to the Hundred Herbs Garden in the afternoon today."
Sure enough, his master's face immediately changed color upon hearing about Shen Cao.
Ji Lingfeng glanced at him and said, "Why aren't you coming in to report?"
Finally, he added, "Close the door."
Seeing that his master did not continue to mention punishment, He Yu knew that he had escaped a disaster, and quickly got up and closed the door.
He wisely poured his master a cup of hot tea and brought it over.
"This is a fine pre-rain Longjing tea that Miss Cao'er specially prepared for you, Master. It's a new tea that's just been delivered a couple of days ago."
He Yu had been paying close attention to his master's expression, and when he heard that Shen Cao had 'specially' prepared this for him, a slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips.
He Yu had only seen that smug expression on his face before, when his master had outmaneuvered the enemy during a previous battle.
Ji Lingfeng picked up his teacup and took a small sip of tea.
Mmm, it really does smell very sweet.
After setting down his teacup, he didn't even lift his eyelids to ask, "How is it? What did Hefei say?"
"Master, Hefei has found out that Dongfang Ming has been looking for a place to settle down since he was driven out of Daqing by his brother."
"When he left the Great Qing Kingdom, he probably took about two hundred personal guards with him."
"These bodyguards were trained for him by his mother when she was alive."
"Has it been confirmed with Shifeng Village? Is it Dongfang Ming?"
At this point, He Yu looked troubled. "Please give me some more time, Master. Shifeng Village is too well hidden."
"I arranged for several groups of people, but they were all kicked out."
"Forget it, let's not rush things at Shifeng Village."
"Has He Wu discovered Dongfang Ming's true strength?"
He Yu said in a deep voice, "We found out. He said that a secret army of about 20,000 people in Daqing State recently disappeared."
"Disappeared?" Ji Lingfeng looked down at his teacup and murmured softly.
"Hmph! I'm afraid the last person this army made contact with was Dongfang Ming!"
He Yu was surprised that his master had guessed it. "That's right. It was indeed not long after Dongfang Ming met their commander that the army mysteriously disappeared."
"The official account from the Daqing Kingdom is that this army was unfortunately wiped out while suppressing bandits."
"Dongfang Ming's elder brother believed this absurd reason?" Ji Lingfeng scoffed.
"That's probably it. Dongfang Hong didn't pursue the matter."
Ji Lingfeng didn't believe this explanation, as Dongfang Hong was even more troublesome and cunning than Dongfang Ming.
He was probably observing as well, wanting to see what Dongfang Ming was planning to do.
"Alright, send someone to keep an eye on Dongfang Hong's side, and report any unusual activity immediately."
"Since Dongfang Ming has come to my Great Xia Kingdom, how can I, as the host, not treat him well?" After saying that, he looked ahead and revealed a ruthless look.
A sly smile appeared on his lips.
He Yu shuddered at the sight of his master. Whenever his master showed such an expression, it meant that the other party was about to be in trouble.
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Shifeng Village...
Today is a happy day.
The coming-of-age ceremony for the daughter of the chieftain of Shifeng Village, their eldest daughter.
Several days ago, the entire Shifeng Village was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations to welcome this special day.
Red ribbons were hung everywhere, and even the village flags that were only hung during festivals were now covering the entire village.
"Miss, you look so beautiful today," Xiaoqing complimented Sun Guixiang, who was dressed exquisitely in front of the dressing table.
Sun Guixiang was in a good mood today. "Do I just look good today?" she said, unusually willing to joke with her servants.
Upon hearing this, Xiaoqing quickly explained, "Miss looks beautiful every day, but she looks especially beautiful today."
After saying that, she added, "When Young Master Chen sees you, he'll be so captivated by your beauty that he won't be able to take his eyes off you."
Sun Guixiang was especially happy whenever she thought about what would happen today.
And since today is also her coming-of-age ceremony, she is even happier.
"Xiaoqing always teases me." She gave Xiaoqing a gentle push, a little shyly.
To everyone's surprise, Xiaoqing was suddenly pushed to the ground.
Her face immediately darkened. She was perfectly fine, and this maid had fallen down without her noticing. Was she trying to deliberately upset her and bring bad luck on such a joyous day?
Xiaoqing sensed Sun Guixiang's unhappiness, so she quickly got up, dusted herself off, and knelt down in front of Sun Guixiang.
"Please forgive me, young lady, I didn't mean it."
"I just tripped and fell by accident; it has nothing to do with you, Miss."
"Besides, by falling like this, I've shaken off all the bad luck I've had in the past. From now on, Miss will surely get what she wants!" She deliberately emphasized the words "get what she wants."
Sure enough, Sun Guixiang smiled as soon as she heard that her wish had been fulfilled.
"Tch!" After laughing, she glanced down at Xiaoqing and said in a somewhat cold voice, "Hurry up and go take a bath."
"What, are you trying to bring me your bad luck?"
"The coming-of-age ceremony is about to begin. If you miss the auspicious time, be careful, I'll settle the score with you later."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoqing quickly kowtowed to express her gratitude, saying, "This servant will definitely wash myself thoroughly so as not to delay Miss's important business today."
After saying that, she quickly climbed out to take a shower.
Sun Guixiang looked at her disheveled figure, flicked her handkerchief, and said, "You shameless wretch!"
Xiaoqing didn't react to her words and fled as if she were escaping.
However, if you look closely, you'll notice that when she heard those words, her face darkened and a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Sun Chuang greeted the distinguished guest at the door.
“Please! Please!”
When Dongfang Ming arrived with several servants carrying more than ten loads of valuable gifts, Sun Chuang was talking to a friend.
Upon seeing Dongfang Ming, they quickly went to greet him.
"Brother Chen, you've arrived." After saying that, he glanced behind him.
"What are these?" he asked, pointing to the boxes.
"It's just a small token, please accept it, Chief Sun."
Sun Chuang hadn't expected Chen Ming to be so powerful. When he first arrived at the village, he sent so much gold and silver jewelry, hoping to get the protection of Shifeng Village.
Today is just his daughter's coming-of-age ceremony, yet he has given so much.
"Brother Chen, you're too kind."
"You're welcome."
Chen Ming greeted him with a smile.
That old fox, he told me not to be polite, but he accepted the gifts faster than anyone else.
Seeing that Sun Chuang had accepted the gift, a calculating glint flashed in his eyes.
The coming-of-age ceremony went very smoothly, and Sun Guixiang received the hairpin gift from the village's blessed elder in full view of everyone.
After she thanked him for his greeting, she looked up into the distance and, seeing the other person nod, walked up to Sun Chuang and knelt down.
"Daughter asks her father and all the guests to witness this for us."
At this moment, Dongfang Ming walked onto the stage, bowed to Sun Chuang, and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "I wish to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage, and I humbly request your permission!"