His brows were thick and sharp as swords drawn from their sheaths, carrying an aura of ruthlessness and arrogance. His knife-carved face resembled the perfect facets of a cut diamond, resolute and fierce.
Pale lips, tightly shut eyes—even weakened to such a state, he could not conceal that rampant, domineering presence. To look upon him, the only word that came to mind was submission.
Unfortunately, Feng Jiuge's dictionary had always contained only "those who follow me prosper; those who oppose me perish," and had never included the word "submission."
"Mm, your looks are passable. You'll do."
Stuffing the man into the carriage, Feng Jiuge raised her whip and drove the horses, rushing toward Yuyang Tower.
Heh, future sister-in-law?
Then consider today's performance an early wedding gift from this little sister-in-law—if she could truly marry into the Feng family, that is.
Yuyang Tower was the largest and finest inn in Jingyang City. The reason was none other than its perfect confidentiality system and independent pavilion-style rooms—truly an essential venue for home life, travel, and illicit affairs.
Moreover, this property was secretly owned by her, making it perfect for conducting any unsavory business.
Entering through the back door with practiced familiarity, Feng Jiuge whistled, and two black-clad figures swept over from the shadows. They moved so fast that one could faintly see the azure dou qi shimmering around their bodies.
"Hei Feng, Hei Yu, carry this man and follow me."
Orchid Courtyard was an elegant, independent courtyard within Yuyang Tower. Generally, only high officials and nobility could stay there. Yet now, on the bed with fluttering gauze curtains, lay a delicate beauty with a pure face but an explosively voluptuous figure. Look closely—who else could it be but Lin Ruoyu, the illegitimate daughter of Jingyang City Lord Lin Ping, who had recently shot to fame by riding on the coattails of the Feng family's eldest young master?
Feng Jiuge had Hei Feng and Hei Yu toss the injured man onto the bed, then waved her hand and sent them out.
What followed was not suitable for children, yet Feng Jiuge grew increasingly excited as she played. She simply stripped the injured man until only his undergarments remained and threw him directly next to Lin Ruoyu.
Lin Ruoyu's expression was somewhat distressed; her brows were slightly furrowed as if in pain. Looking at her unnaturally flushed face, it was clear that the drug Bi Hu had administered was taking effect.
Very good.
After finishing everything, Feng Jiuge clapped her hands, the corners of her mouth rising in a confident smile as she extended the note in her hand toward the air. "I want everyone in Jingyang City to know this news within half a shichen."
"Yes."
Only a voice was heard; the speaker was unseen. Yet the note in Feng Jiuge's hand vanished without a trace.
At the same time, countless black shadows flew out from Yuyang Tower, dispersing in all directions across Jingyang City.
A: "City Lord Lin's second daughter, Lin Ruoyu, is at Yuyang Tower."
B: "The Feng family's eldest young master and Miss Lin quietly checked into Yuyang Tower. Hehe, you know what I mean."
C: "The Feng family's eldest young master's fiancée, Lin Ruoyu, entered Yuyang Tower. Someone witnessed that there was also a man accompanying her."
D: "The Feng family's eldest young master's fiancée, Lin Ruoyu, is having a secret tryst with her lover at Yuyang Tower."
E: "The Feng family's eldest young master flew into a rage and is bringing people to catch them in the act."
...
Rumors and gossip found every crack to seep into and grew with every gust of wind. The original source was nothing more than a small slip of paper from Feng Jiuge. Of course, she hadn't forgotten to notify her dear older brother to come watch this absolutely splendid show.
The night wind was slightly cool; her ink-black hair danced wildly with the breeze.
Feng Jiuge stood on the roof of Yuyang Tower's main building, looking down at the carriages parked before the entrance one after another like a long dragon. A faint, nearly imperceptible smile surfaced on her indifferent face.
"They arrived faster than expected."
It seemed the high officials and nobles of Jingyang City were truly idle, still having the leisure to run over here and watch the spectacle.
However, Yuyang Tower wasn't somewhere just anyone could enter casually. It seemed she could earn another handsome sum.