Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside.
Seeing the bunch of people charge in, Feng Yiran was dumbfounded.
He had been upset about Jun Linyuan's departure and was angry at Feng Wu for ruining this rare opportunity of playing up to the crown prince.
Feng Yiran and Feng Liu had been about to get even with Feng Wu when the crown prince returned with the others.
That was such a pleasant surprise for Feng Yiran, but before he could say anything, Feng Xun rushed into the house without stopping for a second!
Jun Linyuan and Xuan Yi also headed directly for the middle court without giving the brother and sister another glance.
Feng Yiran and Feng Liu exchange baffled looks. What was going on? Had Feng Wu pissed off Young Lord Feng after offending Jun Linyuan?
Feng Liu was as worried as she was infuriated. Clenching her fists, she said, "That Feng Wu is such a troublemaker!"
Feng Yiran didn't make any comments, but was thinking the same thing.
There was no time to complain, though. The two of them had no choice but to run after the team in a hurry.
Hence, just when the family of three was ready to start their feast, they heard quick footsteps, and with a loud bang, the door to their courtyard was kicked open!
Frightened, the beautiful lady and Feng Xiaoqi almost jumped to their feet.
Feng Wu ran to her mother's and brother's sides as they blanched from the fright, and she shielded them behind her. Narrowing her eyes, she stared sharply in the direction of the noise!
As a result, Feng Xun looked right into Feng Wu's eyes as soon as he stepped in.
His heart skipped a beat for a second!
Those eyes… those eyes were so familiar! He must have seen them somewhere before!
Feng Xun searched his memories, but the idea faded as quickly as it had struck him. He couldn't recall where he had seen them, however hard he tried.
Feng Wu stared at the teenagers in astonishment.
Shit! Th- they came back?!
What the heck?!
Seeing Feng Xun's shocked face, Feng Wu knew that things were turning south for her.
Because she had been cooking, she had long changed out of that grand outfit and was now wearing a plain dress.
That exquisite phoenix hairpin was also gone, together with the full face of makeup.
Barefaced, Feng Wu looked as natural as a spring breeze. She didn't look any less beautiful, and if anything, it only gave her a down-to-earth vibe that made her more attractive.
Feng Xun pointed at Feng Wu. "You – you…"
Look at those sharp eyes and her rolled-up sleeves! Where was that dull beauty a moment ago? Where was she?
Feng Wu hadn't changed a bit after five years!
"Feng Wu! You tricked us!" Feng Xun went up to Feng Wu and glared at her in an aggressive manner!
His face was livid and his eyes spat fire, for he felt like he had been played for a fool.
"Huh?" Feng Wu put on an innocent face. "What trick?"
Feng Xun smirked. "Stop pretending already! Are you telling me that you weren't acting just then?!"
Feng Wu asked innocently, "What makes you say that?"
"You can't fool me now! Weren't you pretending to be his dull beauty? Do that again, I dare you!" Feng Xun was fuming!
God knew how disappointed he had been when he saw that lifeless, pedantic Feng Wu.
Feng Wu, on the other hand, was never going to admit her guilt.
She stood her ground. "I was pretending because I dressed up? That's such an ungracious accusation."
Feng Xun smirked. "Ungracious? I'm speechless! I can't believe that you can say such things. Feng Wu, you really are a piece of work!"
As she played the fool to pull Feng Xun this way and that, Feng Wu racked her brain for a way out.
She never expected these people to return!
Feng Xiaoqi stared eagerly at all the dishes on the table as he rubbed his empty stomach. He felt like crying.
All that food was within his reach, but he wasn't allowed to eat. That had to be the greatest torture of all!
Hence, in order to get on with his meal ASAP, Feng Xiaoqi said, "You people were the reason my sister dressed up in the first place!"
All eyes were on this pretty teenager at those words.
Feng Xiaoqi went on, "It's the truth! You're all the crown prince's people, and His Royal Highness is here himself! Wasn't dressing up what my sister was supposed to do? Would any girl react any differently?!"
That successfully shut Feng Xun up… he wanted to retort, but all words failed him…
The beautiful lady was going to confess that it was her idea to get Feng Wu polished up, but seeing how angry Feng Xun was, she pursed her lips and kept her silence, deeming it not a big deal after all.
However, Feng Wu found it a very big deal!
Because the look Feng Xun was giving her was so strange!
And there was Jun Linyuan! The guy wasn't like his usual self at all!
From what she could remember, Jun Linyuan had never liked to be mentioned in connection to any girl. However, his intense gaze had been on Feng Wu the whole time ever since he stepped into the courtyard, which made Feng Wu's heart race as she felt all twitchy!
"Feng Wu, you're not in love with His Royal Highness, are you?" Fairy Muyao, who had remained quiet, spoke all of a sudden!
Those words struck everyone else like a thunderbolt!
Whoosh!
All eyes turned to Feng Wu instantly!
Even Jun Linyuan was staring at Feng Wu now…
Shocked by that question, Feng Wu took a step back and waved her hands. "What? Of course not! I was just being polite! That was all!"
"More excuses!" Feng Xun snickered. "You like Boss Jun and that was why you dressed up like that and pretended to be all gentle and virtuous. You thought you could attract Boss Jun that way, didn't you?!"
Feng Wu could feel Jun Linyuan's gaze bore into her skin, and her cheeks burned!
His gaze was sharper than a needle and hotter than fire!
Feng Wu felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up… Jun Linyuan was pissed. The guy hated it when girls showed affection — he wouldn't hesitate to take lives when he was really angry!
At the thought of that Nine Transformation Spirit Restoration Pill which she hadn't had a chance to refine and her weepy mother and naive brother, Feng Wu waved her hands right away. "No! You're mistaken! There's no way I'm in love with him! You've got to be kidding me!"
"The harder you try, the more you're exposed." Now that Feng Wu was exasperated, Feng Xun calmed down. With his hands behind his back, he casually said, "Your explanation shows how much you want to cover it up, which means you're telling lies. Feng Wu, you're actually a pretty good storyteller."