As the Emperor sitting on the throne, if he couldn't suppress others, they would suppress him, and he'd eventually become a puppet.
Now it seemed that the kid didn't need him to teach much.
He was an Emperor material.
As for the young girl disclosing Feng Monhan's identity, he thought it irrelevant.
There was nothing that he was set to hide from the Liu family.
Including his feelings for her.
He turned around and walked back to the second courtyard. He sat at the table in his room and tapped his fingers twice on the tabletop.
Wei Zi immediately appeared in front of the table.
"Master?"
"Go check Wang Chengbin, his purpose for coming to the Liu's residence this time isn't that simple. Check who's behind him; what kind of people are behind him."
"Yes!" After a pause. "Master, Wei Lan has been mingling in town to investigate the local officials of Xiangshan. His current identity is more suitable. Can we transfer him back temporarily?"
"What is his current status?"
Wei Zi paused again, "Selling pancakes. He has now mixed in town for nine years. He seems no different from the locals."
"…" Feng Qingbai gently massaged his temples with his fingers. "Let him go."
Selling pancakes? No different from the locals? It was a leisurely life, and he could still enjoy himself.
But his identity was indeed more suitable for investigating than Wei Zi.
Wei Zi was a fresh face, who could easily attract attention, but it would be different if Wei Lan replaced him.
The task of informing Wei Lan fell on Wei Hong. After nine years, Wei Lan almost burst into tears of joy after receiving a secret code from his companion again.
He immediately closed his pancake stall, abandoned it on the street, hung a happy sign that said "Boss is expecting a baby," and disappeared into the streets of Cangwu Town.
Not far out of town was a deserted and chaotic woods. It was where he pretended as a beggar and fainted in an attempt to win the sympathy of the Young Miss Liu.
Wei Hong found a very secluded spot behind the big rock by the roadside suitable for two people to make contact. Since then, it has become their secret territory.
"Dahong, did Master finally remember me and plan to call me back to stand by?"
Wei Lan plunged into the woods and went straight to Wei Hong's hiding spot, yelling at a tree with joy.
"There's no need to standby. There is a mission for you right now."
"What is the mission?"
"Go to Xiangshan County and investigate the County's Deputy Magistrate, Wang Chengbin. The matter of this minion is trivial. What's important is the power behind him."
Wei Lan smiled and nodded. "Can I go back after the mission is completed?"
"Master said that your identity is suitable for infiltration. After the mission is completed, continue to sell pancakes, and you can also open a store. No need to specially go back to resume orders, just report to me when the time comes."
"…"
The hidden guard's instructions were concise and clear. After explaining the task, Wei Hong dodged and slipped away.
Wei Lan did not even see a glance at her face.
After staying for a while against the tree trunk, Wei Lan was in tears.
He did not want to sell pancakes. He wanted to go back!
He was a hidden guard! Damn, did anyone still remember?!
Even as an undercover agent, there should be a final deadline. Was he sentenced to life?
Wang Chengbin fled all the way back to the county seat and collapsed when he arrived home.
His eyes were turbulent.
This time around, not to mention exploring the relationship between that One and the Liu family, he was scared away without even seeing that man's face!
How should he explain?
Would the top still trust him?
Not to mention, the Emperor has now taken note of him.
As long as the Emperor stayed on the throne, he wouldn't have the possibility of being promoted to a higher rank regardless whether he has made great achievements for his superiors!
His Lord fooled him! He turned into a pawn!
That man was probably waiting for his failure, so he didn't inform him of the whole thing from the beginning!
"Go, call the guest in the west wing and get him here!"
"Master, that guest has already left when you went out."
"…" Wang Chengbin's eyes rolled up, and he completely passed out.
His official career was over.
At the same time, in an inn in Xiangshan County, the man stood facing the window, and soon someone knocked on the door and came in, dressed as a shopkeeper.
"My Lord, as you expected, Wang Chengbin failed and returned. He didn't see that person's face, nor even enter the Lius courtyard door. It was His Majesty who stopped him. It looks like His Majesty cares a lot about that Young Miss Liu."
"King Nanling didn't even show his face?"
"Yes, there was a lot of noise outside, but that figure never appeared."
The man mused, "Could it really be just a coincidence… Continue monitoring Wang Chengbin. If there is any change, report it immediately. As long as he takes action, it means there must be a problem!"
"Yes!"
King Nanling, who had been in charge of the court, was almost flawless, and no one had been able to grasp his weaknesses and deliver a fatal blow for so many years.
How could a person really have no weaknesses?
It wasn't that there was none. Only no one has been able to find it yet.
In just a few days, a rumor quickly boiled in the entire streets of Xiangshan County.
County Deputy Magistrate Wang went to Xinghua Village to propose marriage to the Little Divine Doctor Miss Liu, but his proposal failed, and he fell ill the moment he returned.
Little Divine Doctor Liu was indeed a blessed entity bestowed by the Heavens. Her blessing was profound, that anyone who coveted her would have no good ending!
No matter how the outside world gossiped, Xinghua Village remained calm and was the least bit disturbed.
After a few days of observation, Feng Mohan's whole life was filled with joy once it was determined that his poison was completely detoxified. Everyone could see him running all over the village and soon made a group of friends. They went up the mountains to catch birds and down the river to catch fish. He personified a fish in Xinghua Village, enjoying the water and forgetting to return.
Xue Qinglian also finally stepped out of his room on the fifth day after his retreat.
He came out of the room and ran directly into Liu Yusheng.
At that time, Liu Yusheng was drying herbs in her small courtyard.
Feng Qingbai was sitting on a stone bench under the green bamboo, holding a book in his hand and flipping through it. He would look up from time to time, looking at the slender figure busy among the medicine shelves, and the corner of his mouth curled with a seemingly non-existent smile.
Next to him was Feng Mohan, who had been ordered to practice his calligraphy. His pen would go swish-swish-swish, filling one sheet, and then go swish-swish-swish to fill another.
Imperial Uncle wanted him to copy three articles of righteousness before he could go out to play. The faster he copied, the sooner he could go out.
The morning sun was pleasant, and the morning breeze would blow from time to time, sweeping the courtyard filled with the scent of medicine and bamboo.
Quiet and peaceful.
"Little Divine Doctor, can you tell me what exactly is the formula of your medicine? I've researched all the ingredients, but it's just not right. The medicinal effect is completely wrong! It can't be. I can't be wrong, but how come it's not right?" The loud shout shattered the quietness in the courtyard.
The three people disturbed in the courtyard all frowned at the person who came.
Dishevelled with eye boogers, bloodshot eyes, and bearded and unkempt. At first glance, he looked like a madman who had suddenly jumped out.
Liu Yusheng was speechless, looking at the foolish madman, completely without any image before her. Of course, it wasn't right. She refined the medicine with spiritual spring water. That was the real medicine.
"Tell me. I will give you my newly researched dead but showing no signs of rigor mortis. I'll also teach you how to refine medicine. How about that?" In order to solve his doubts, Xue Qinglian desperately said, "My Baicao Valley's refining techniques are said to be the top throughout the world. It can't be passed to non-Baicao Valley disciples, but as long as you tell me, I'll secretly teach you."