Chapter 96

  Run away

  "Feng Dage is generous with other people's money!" Yin Ruofei chuckled.

  Feng Jishu had long been provoked by him and remained expressionless, "Anyway, you have money."

  "Little brother indeed has some money, but there are more places to spend it. Let's not talk about this anymore, today I just so happen to have something to ask Brother Feng, didn't expect us to be so fated, running into each other here, really..." Yin Ruofei was about to pour out his emotions when Feng Jisu hastily stopped him.

  "Just say it if you have something to say." Feng Jixu recalled the losses of the past and knew that the more he listened, the easier it was to be led astray, and in the end, the more things would be lost. It's better to agree with him from the start. "As for your family matter, I've already sent people to search for it overnight, and I guarantee that we'll dig three feet into the ground in the capital city. As for keeping secrets, there's no problem."

  Yin Ruofei lowered his head and chuckled twice, understanding in his heart that Feng Jishu had already considered him as one of his own people, otherwise he wouldn't have let him get away with such behavior. What was laughable was that the other party seemed to not understand himself yet, getting angry and glaring, speaking harshly but actually helping him wholeheartedly.

  "It's like this." Yin Ruofei held onto Ma with one hand and pulled Feng Jishu's clothes with the other, signaling him to come closer. He whispered into his ear about what had happened at the Yang residence that year.

  Third Aunt Yang only casually mentioned the family's past affairs yesterday, and as a woman of virtue, she was pitied for being so wronged. Yin Jinhong may have been able to handle it, but that was in the past; with his identity as the young master of the Marquis' manor, all he had to do was ask and there would be people helping him take care of it, but as for what methods they used, that's hard to say.

  But now Yin Jinhong won't do that, and even if he did, it would only increase others' ridicule. That's why his younger brother needs to step forward.

  If Yin Jinhong returns to the Marquis's mansion, Yang Shi's status would be too low. Having some silver and a shop by her side would be somewhat better. If Yin Jinhong does not return to the Marquis's mansion, this shop becomes even more important, it is where she can settle down and make a living.

  If it were a matter of bullying, even if Yin Ruofei spoke up, Feng Jishu wouldn't have paid attention to him. But if it's a matter of bullying the young mistress of the house, Feng Jishu's innate sense of justice couldn't bear it.

  After hearing Yin Ruofei's words, Feng Jishu's eyebrows stood up, "Is there such a thing?"

  "Can I cheat Brother Feng?" Yin Ruofei raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Don't worry, within three days, I'll put all the things on your desk, you must handle this matter impartially!"

  "As long as Miss Yang comes to report, I guarantee she will get justice." Feng Jishu didn't know that Miss Yang had already married Yin Jin Hong, otherwise his temper wouldn't have agreed so readily.

  "Alright, thank you Brother Feng." Yin Ruofei's eyebrows rose and he smiled, the two of them chatted and laughed about other things, and actually became quite close.

  "Huh? You two..." Someone from across the way greeted them.

  "Too... too..." Yan Ruo's tongue got tangled up in a knot.

  It was Feng Jishu who was more magnanimous, bowing silently towards his opponent without saying a word.

  "What's this about, you two?" asked Rong Zhongming with a profound and mysterious smile on his face.

  "We met at a pancake stall." Feng Jishu said briefly, "If nothing else, I'll take my leave first, there are still cases to be tried today."

  "Hmm." Rong Zhongming nodded, his attention was never on Feng Jishu to begin with. That kid's ability to slip away unnoticed was indeed impressive.

  "What's going on here?" Yin Ruo Fei's face showed a hint of helplessness. If there was anyone in the world who gave him a headache, it would be this person in front of him. Two years ago, when Rong Jing Ze brought him to meet this prince, he had been curious about himself to the extreme, and behind Rong's back, he had pursued and intercepted him, insisting on being good friends with him.

  "Let's go, let's sit in the wine building." Rong Zhongming pointed to a place not far ahead, which was Tianxiang Building. Yin Ruofei could only nod.

  This Tianxiang Building is nominally under the management of Xiling Hao, but the people inside have long been replaced by Ze Wang's men to gather information. It's a place where people come and go, and it's the most informed place for news.

  When Yin Ruofei arrived, Xiao Er hurriedly let him move to a luxurious room on the third floor. The sound insulation here is good, and it's safe to say whatever you want.

  He casually ordered a few of Tian Xiang Lou's signature dishes and sat down with a smile.

  "How can you casually leave the palace again?" Yin Ruofei said with some helplessness.

  "Don't mention me, Auntie, you're actually so intimate with the emperor's uncle and other men behind his back, I just saw it all." Rong Zhongming smiled even more lecherously.

  "You're still a prince, yet you always spout nonsense, shut your mouth." Yin Ruofei scolded. Although the prince was older than Ze Wang, he had also married and become a man, but whenever he interacted with Yin Ruofei, he never acted properly.

  Especially when others have no airs, calling him "little aunt" all day long, Yin Ruofei really can't show respect to him.

  "Tsk tsk, I was just talking nonsense." Rong Zhongming curled his lip. "Have you ever seen my little uncle so tense with anyone? Even if it were my imperial grandmother who fell ill, he wouldn't be this anxious."

  Those in power are confused, while bystanders see clearly. If it were said that Yin and Fei's young age made them not understand, they could still comprehend. How could the clever and astute Zhong Ming not see through it? Little Prince Huang looked at Fei with eyes full of hatred, wishing to crush him completely, yet he had to pretend as if nothing was wrong, which was infuriating for him.

  Last time Xiao Fei went out to have fun, he came back with a cold, and Xiao Huang Shu was so anxious that he wished he could suffer for him instead. He served soup and water, which was probably the first time in his life as Xiao Huang Shu. If you say these two people are fine, he wouldn't believe it even if you beat him to death.

  "Alas." Yin Ruofei let out a sigh, but didn't take Rong Zhongming's words to heart. He had heard such words many times before, and his ears were already numb. Not to mention Rong Zhongming, even Rong Jingze would occasionally call him "Big Brother-in-law Jin" behind his back, and when he returned to the Hou Mansion, they would say he was "returning to his maternal home". He had long since become accustomed to it, and could completely pretend not to have heard.

  "What's wrong? You look so troubled. Is there still someone in this capital city who can make you feel so helpless? Tell me, I'll take care of him..." Rong Zhongming rolled up his sleeves, looking like he was ready to take action.

  Yin Ruofei looked at his expression, thinking about the time when he saw him in front of everyone, that noble and dignified crown prince's demeanor, really couldn't guess which one was his true nature. Maybe this was because he had been suppressed for too long, and a change occurred? Being a crown prince wasn't easy, it was better to be a king with real power, carefree and at ease. Looking at their family's king, wanting to laugh just laughing, wanting to leave just leaving, casually slapping people in the face, the emperor still protected him, this life was called free and easy.

  "Missing Little Brother?" Rong Zhong Ming sneered, "Look at your lovesick face."

  "Alas, let's not mention it." Yin Ruofei weakly lay on the table, "This time I've really offended Wang Ye."

  "Huh." Rong Zhongming's eyes lit up in an instant, "Quickly tell me, what's going on?"

  "Ugh, I drank too much yesterday..." Yin Ruofei recounted in a weak and listless tone. He was really too tired yesterday and didn't realize what he had done at all. Rong Jingze must have been scared by him, or else he would have been beaten up! Now he doesn't dare to go back, if he goes back, he will definitely be beaten up!

  "Haha...!" Rong Zhongming clapped his hands and exclaimed. Little Emperor, little Emperor, I didn't think you'd have a day like this, now your majestic image has taken a big hit.

  "You're still smiling? I'm on the verge of disaster!" Yin Ruofei said angrily, "I treated you as a brother, but it turns out you're gloating over my misfortune!"

  "Easy does it." Rong Zhongming suppressed a smile, "What do you want me to help you with?"

  "Hmm... can I go stay with you for a while?" Although the Crown Prince lived in the East Palace, he also had houses outside the palace. Yin Ruofei had gone to see them before, but with Ze Wang around, it was never possible for him to stay outside.

  "I'm not afraid." Rong Zhongming glanced at Yin Ruofei, "But let me remind you, if we get caught, going back to face punishment is still a worse fate than death."

  These words pierced Yin Ruofei's heart, and she suddenly became violent.

  "Hold on, hold on..." Rong Zhongming looked at Yin Ruofei's anxious appearance and was already delighted in his heart, but his face remained serious. "However, to say the least, you've really made a big mistake this time. My little uncle is a person who attaches great importance to face, and since you slept with him last night, he will definitely settle accounts after autumn."

  "Yes." Yin Ruofei replied with a bitter face.

  "It's definitely not possible for you to stay in my other courtyard. If the Emperor finds out, it won't just be you who gets in trouble, I'll also get dragged down with you. Besides, that place is too easy to investigate, do you know that the people under the Emperor are no ordinary folks?"

  Yin Ruofei nodded. The skills are not human, the temper is also not human. All kinds of means emerge in an endless stream, and I don't know where Rong Jingze got these people from.

  "That's it, you ran away and got caught back, it will only get worse. Why don't you listen to my idea instead!"

  "Hurry up and say it."

  "My idea is for you to follow me back to the palace and serve as a small eunuch by my side..."

  "Pfft, I'm not even married yet!" Yin Ruofei spat out.

  Rong Zhongming's face was gloomy. You little thing, still thinking of getting married? Honestly follow my imperial uncle!

  "Listen, I'm not going to castrate you, but rather have you pretend to be a eunuch and stay by my side. You see, the Emperor's uncle will definitely not think of this."

  Yin Ruofei stroked his smooth chin, nodding, "Indeed, it's unthinkable." Emperor Ze couldn't possibly enter the Eastern Palace to turn everything upside down. "But what about in the future? I certainly can't stay in the Eastern Palace for a lifetime." Staying in the Eastern Palace for a lifetime would only lead to one outcome - becoming a real eunuch!

  Rong Zhongming took Yin Ruofei back to his own Donggong after dressing him up, and had someone find a brand new set of clothes for him to wear.

  Rong Jingze didn't know at the time and thought Yin Ruofei was just shy, so he went back to his own courtyard to sleep. After taking a hot bath to warm up his chilled body, and eating the dishes sent over from the small kitchen that he loved, only then did he think of asking why Yin Ruofei hadn't come for dinner.

  "Master is gone, young master ran out early." Rong Shi was the head of the guards and knew everything about the mansion, so he could answer the king's questions at any time.

  "Ran away? When?" Yong Jingze was taken aback.

  Rong Shi said for a while, Rong Jingze found that it was not long after he ran away from him.

  "Never mind, I'm very busy." Rong Jingze thought that Yin Ruofei was shy and didn't say anything more. There were still many things to do today.

  Just wait for him to return home at night, still didn't see the shadow of Yin Ruofei, asked everyone, they all said they hadn't seen him, nor had he returned. Rong Jingze frowned, could it be that he ran back to his mother's house again? And planned to let him sleep there every day in the future?

  For three days in a row, Rong Jingze felt that Yin Ruofei should have returned no matter how shy he was, but when he arrived at the Hou Mansion to pick him up, he found out that this kid hadn't come back after all.

  Rong Jing Ze suddenly flew into a rage. How dare he run away from home! Get the king to investigate, where exactly did he go!