Chapter 72 (1/2)

Was this the truth?

“Eldest sister, we are in the same boat.”

The two went in separate directions at a fork in the road. Feng Yu Heng carefully looked in the direction of where Chen shi was living, but she could not see Huang Quan. Instead, she quickly headed towards the matriarch’s side.

When she arrived, the matriarch was sitting and chatting with Yao shi and An shi. When she entered, she heard the matriarch say: “Speaking of Xiao Zhou’s Ye family, they truly are the pride of Da Shun. Qian Rou, you being friendly with princess Wen Xuan is a good thing.”

Yao shi understood that the matriarch intended to have her speak up on behalf of Feng Zi Hao. She, however, did not want to care about these things. Instead, she simply gave a forced smile and did not say anything.

The matriarch was a little embarrassed. When she raised her head again, she saw Feng Yu Heng walk in and immediately placed a smile on her face, waving to her: “Good granddaughter, come over here.”

Feng Yu Heng took a few steps forward and saw Wang Chuan give her a reassuring look from behind Yao shi. Only then did she calm down. It seemed that Yao shi had gone straight to the matriarch first, so Huang Quan’s side should be empty.

“Has grandmother’s waist pain improved at all?” She smiled and advanced, looking at the desserts on the matriarch’s table, “Are these desserts from the temple? How wonderfully exquisite.”

The matriarch smiled and shook her head: “How could the temple have such good desserts. These were brought from home by your concubine mother Yao.” As she spoke, she personally handed one to Feng Yu Heng, “Come, have a taste.”

Yao shi continued by saying: “I originally wanted to deliver it to the head madam as well, but thinking of her condition… I worry that she would not eat the desserts I made, so I did not go.”

The matriarch nodded: “No need to worry about her. It’s good enough if she doesn’t starve to death.”

Feng Yu Heng accepted the dessert and held it in her hand. Bringing it to her mouth, she secretly sniffed it twice and found there was nothing strange.

As she ate the dessert, she began to ponder. Could it be that she really was too sensitive?

Looking over at granny Sun, she only saw that old woman stand by Yao shi with her head lowered. There was nothing abnormal about her facial expression, but her two hands tightly held her sleeves.

Feng Yu Heng knew this was a sign of anxiety.

The people in the room once again began to chat. An shi casually asked: “Why do we not see Zi Rui? Third young miss really likes Zi Rui and is always wanting to go play with him.”

Feng Yu Heng was startled and suddenly realized a very important problem. She had been deceived.

Lure the enemy away from their base.

She quickly got up and saluted the matriarch, saying: “Granddaughter remembered there was still some things to attend to. I will be retiring first.”

The matriarch did not keep her, merely telling her that the mountains winds at night are cold, so she should use an extra blanket.

Wang Chuan followed Feng Yu Heng and left. Seeing that she was walking ahead very quickly, she could not help but ask: “Young miss, has something happened?”

Feng Yu Heng spoke as she walked: “That’s still uncertain for now. It’s just I have a bad feeling about something. Let’s quickly return and see Zi Rui.”

Wang Chuan also anxiously followed. When they came out, Zi Rui was sleeping alone in the room. Huang Quan had gone in the direction of Chen shi. Even if she had come up empty, she would have very quickly returned. Even so, there still would have been a bit of a gap.

The two hurriedly returned to their living area. When they entered the yard, they saw Huang Quan anxiously pacing around the door. Seeing them return, she quickly came forward and pulled Feng Yu Heng in to the room.

Feng Yu Heng’s heart started thumping. Sure enough, it was within her expectations. Something had happened.

The three entered the room, and Huang Quan closed the door behind them then pulled them over to the bed. Pointing at the empty bed, she said: “This servant went to where Chen shi is living to stop madam and waited for a while. Noticing that madam did not go in that direction, I returned. But upon my return, I noticed that second young master was missing.” As she spoke, she picked up a piece of paper from the pillow and handed it to Feng Yu Heng, “But this was added.”

Feng Yu Heng received the piece of paper and spread it open. On it was written: If you want to save the child, walk towards the back of the mountain at one hour past midnight.

The writing was strong and forceful. It should have been written by a man’s hand.

Feng Yu Heng took a deep breath and did her best to adjust her emotions. It was very clear that Zi Rui had been kidnapped. Furthermore, she was very certain that Zi Rui’s kidnapping was definitely not for a ransom.

“Young miss, do you want this servant to go out and search around?” Huang Quan was a little anxious, “Perhaps they have not gone very far. How about having Ban Zou give chase?”

Feng Yu Heng shook her head, “No need. Firstly for this matter, we must not raise an alarm. Although the enemy’s goal is to lead me to the back of the mountain, Zi Rui should be safe for now. Like this,” She advised the two servant girls: “I will bring Huang Quan to the back of the mountain. Wang Chuan will remain behind to watch the room.”

Wang Chuan nodded. She knew that she was injured and would become burden if she went out, so she had no objections. Moreover, there was still Ban Zou hidden away. She was very reassured.

The three continued to talk for a while until they heard the sound of voices coming from the yard.

Feng Yu Heng got up to take a look and saw that Yao shi had returned with granny Sun. She quickly walked over to Yao shi and said: “Zi Rui has become tired from playing too much and gone to sleep. There is no need for mother to worry. I will have a servant bring dinner to the room. Tonight, Zi Rui will remain in my room and accompany me.”

Yao shi pondered it for a little while. She felt that it was Zi Rui clinging to Feng Yu Heng again, so she helplessly smiled and said, “It’s only you that spoils him. How old of a child is he to still be so clingy.” But she did not say anything else, returning to her room with granny Sun.

Feng Yu Heng thought of Xiang Rong’s illness. Turning around, she reached her hand in to her sleeve and pulled out an anti-fever medicine from her space. She had Huang Quan deliver it to Xiang Rong.

Waiting was the longest part. Night finally fell, and Feng Yu Heng and Huang Quan snuck in to the back of the mountain.