Assisting Feng Yuanping onto the carriage, she hurried towards the agreed meeting point with Ling Mohan.
Ling Mohan was engaged in a fierce battle with Sun Shi's men. After several rounds, he realized their martial arts were not weak; their moves were vicious, aiming to kill him. How could a mere servant from a deep mansion wield such deadly techniques? It was more like the moves of soldiers clashing on a battlefield, which made him suspect their true identities.
"Go... all of you! I want him alive, dead or alive! Don't let him leave this place!"
Sun Shi stood behind the crowd, barking orders. If her master found out Feng Yuanping had escaped, he would never forgive her. She needed someone to take the blame, and this person was the perfect choice.
With a 'bang', a blue flare lit up the sky.
Knowing Feng Jin had already left, Ling Mohan no longer bothered with them and, shaking them off, departed Feng Mansion.
"Chase... hurry and chase!"
Seeing him escape, Sun Shi became even more furious and ordered everyone to pursue.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings, can't even keep track of one person, all useless!" Sun Shi screamed hysterically, consumed by the fear of Feng Yuanping's disappearance, terrified.
Feng Jin drove the carriage to a manor and helped Feng Yuanping alight, then they walked inside.
"This manor is quite large. Such a conspicuous place, I fear Sun..."
"You don't need to worry about such matters. Since I've brought you here, I can ensure your safety. The people on this estate are trustworthy. Rest and recover here; we'll discuss everything once you're healed."
Feng Jin interrupted Feng Yuanping, settled him in, and waited for Ling Mohan's return.
After waiting for about half an hour and seeing no sign of Ling Mohan, Feng Jin grew restless. She got up and headed for the door. Just as she opened it, she saw the man in black stride in.
The emotions she had suppressed for so long erupted, and Feng Jin lunged into his embrace.
"Why did it take so long? We agreed that as soon as I signaled, you'd break free and return."
"It was a bit tricky. I made sure everything was resolved before returning. I apologize for making you worry."
He hadn't anticipated that the men sent by Sun Shi would be so desperate, pursuing him relentlessly. He had no choice but to take a detour and eliminate them one by one before rushing back.
"Are you injured?"
Upon hearing that it was tricky, Feng Jin's worried gaze scanned him from head to toe, and only when she confirmed he had no wounds did she relax.
"I'm fine. They are not capable of harming me," Ling Mohan said with a light laugh, intending to reassure Feng Jin.
"What about Prime Minister Feng? How is his condition? Is he seriously hurt?"
Mentioning Feng Yuanping, Feng Jin's expression soured. "He's fine, just superficial wounds. Sun Shi wouldn't dare inflict serious injury on him if she wants to get something from him. There's no vital damage, just some flesh wounds that will heal on their own in a few days."
Looking at Feng Yuanping's weak appearance, she had initially thought he was severely injured. However, upon examining the wounds, they were all superficial, not affecting bones or tendons, and would heal within a few days.
"That's good... I'll arrange for more men to watch over the manor's surroundings. Sun Shi won't give up easily. Let Prime Minister Feng recover first, then we'll deal with other matters."
He still needed Feng Yuanping's help with other things and could not afford any mistakes.
Although the manor was somewhat secluded, it couldn't guarantee that Sun Shi's men wouldn't find it. It was best to dispatch the Black Armored Army to guard the perimeter for peace of mind.
"There's no need to send so many people. Too many will only arouse suspicion. Just send a few skilled individuals to disguise themselves as servants and patrol the manor."
If they followed Ling Mohan's suggestion and had the Black Armored Army surround the manor, it would be like trying to hide something obvious, practically telling everyone that Feng Yuanping was here.
"We'll do as you say. Sun Shi doesn't know who took Prime Minister Feng. Even if she investigates, she won't dare to be too overt."
Ling Mohan's eyes narrowed slightly, filled with coldness.
If the Prime Minister were to disappear, a public search would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar in the court. Sun Shi wouldn't have the audacity to do such a thing.
"Sun Shi is malicious and ruthless, resorting to any means to achieve her goals. What is she incapable of doing? However..."
Feng Jin paused midway, her brow furrowed with worry. "Do you think Feng Ruoyan was involved in what Sun Shi did, or Chu Yanxi..."
Upon hearing Chu Yanxi's name, Ling Mohan's expression also became grave. He had not forgotten Chu Yanxi's collusion with Xiliang.
Sun Shi's motive for imprisoning Feng Yuanping was to obtain the border troop deployment map. If Chu Yanxi was also involved, then Xiliang...
"I will have someone thoroughly investigate Sun Shi's background. If she is indeed from Xiliang, then everything will make sense."
If Sun Shi were truly from Xiliang, then they would have to be extremely vigilant.
"Cough... cough... General Ling, I have something to tell you privately..."
Feng Yuanping's somewhat weak voice sounded from behind. Ling Mohan turned to look, then glanced at Feng Jin before nodding in agreement.
As Feng Jin was about to follow, Feng Yuanping stopped her at the door. "When men speak, it's best for a woman like you to listen less!"
"You..."
'Bang!'
Just as she was about to argue with Feng Yuanping, the door was shut heavily, separating them into two worlds. Feng Jin suppressed the anger churning in her chest.
Good old Feng Yuanping, having studied the classics, yet still resorting to such patriarchal nonsense.
"Prime Minister Feng, what is it you wish to say?"
Ling Mohan's voice was ice-cold, devoid of any emotion.
"General Ling is truly all business. But don't forget, I am Feng Jin's biological father, your father-in-law. Does General Ling truly intend to be like that ungrateful daughter and disown me as your father-in-law?"
"It's all up to Feng Jin's wishes. If she acknowledges you as her father, I will naturally acknowledge you as my father-in-law."
Ling Mohan leaned back, shifting the focus entirely. Feng Yuanping had already been at odds with him in court. The only reason he rescued him this time was for Feng Jin's sake.
Feng Yuanping was so angry he puffed out his beard and glared. He couldn't blame Feng Jin for not acknowledging him. In the end, it was his own doing, misjudging people, that led him to this predicament. He had no one else to blame.
"If Prime Minister Feng is here for this matter, it would be better to let Feng Jin speak with you."