Chapter 249: The Problem Lies with Him

Old Marquis Chu, Third Madam Chu, Chu Lingxuan, Chu Hanyan, and Chu Lingzhi all arrived, but for some reason, Abbess Liao Chen, didn’t come. Surprisingly, Prince Li Zeyin also accompanied them.

Chen Feng detested this person to the point of being tickled. The shameless man who had harassed her in public, causing her to seek refuge at the Chu residence, and even had the audacity to demand her presence. Having done so many disgraceful things, he still had the nerve to come to her home.

Moreover, Dabao was present, and she didn’t want him to be seen by someone with unclear intentions. Her hands holding Dabao’s were sweating.

However, she couldn’t send Dabao away now, so she had to face them head-on. She courteously greeted them, “Esteemed guests, the magpies in our home have been chattering since early morning.”

Perhaps in response, all the birds in the tree and the cages started chirping in unison, creating a lively atmosphere.

Third Madam Chu laughed heartily, “Oh, I’ve heard from Xuan and Little Yan that Fengyuan is full of birdsong and fragrant flowers, truly a picturesque scene, with blooming flowers and delightful birdcalls.” She pointed to the Seventh Prince. “And about the misunderstanding, don’t take it to heart, Feng. I’ve scolded him, and he won’t dare to do it again.”

Prince Li Zeyin waved his large folding fan and said, “Miss Chen, please don’t be upset. That day, I was impulsive. I never expected you to be General Chu’s fiancée, the future niece-in-law of my sister, and even the future…” He had wanted to say future daughter-in-law of my eldest sister, but remembering how much the people in the Chu family detested Princess Rong Zhao, he abruptly stopped. After a pause, he continued with a smile, “Haha, it’s a small world. We are all family, yet we don’t recognize each other.”

His brilliant smile dispelled the previous gloom, making his face look a bit brighter. It turned out he had this side to him, truly a complex individual.

As soon as he finished speaking, a little swallow hovering above them began chirping loudly, as if it were a startled little bird. It was the Golden Swallow, exclaiming, “Oh my goodness, Mommy, that man is the one who went to see Master Gui Ling for treatment, and he’s the one with erectile dysfunction. He can’t even rise to the occasion. Why is he trying to steal women? Just looking and not practicing? Oh, it’s so unbelievable…”

Chen Feng felt a flock of crows fly past her eyes.

So, it’s an issue with him! This scoundrel can’t get it up, yet he’s still trying to snatch women? She couldn’t tell if he was trying to prove his virility or if he had some kind of psychological issue.

She suppressed her surprise and courteously acknowledged him without saying a word. She couldn’t articulate that she wasn’t offended.

Chu Hanyan ran over and hugged Chen Feng, saying, “Auntie, I missed you.” and tears started flowing.

Chen Feng lifted her up and smiled, “Auntie missed you too.”

Third Madam Chu pointed at the two of them and chuckled, “Father-in-law, take a look. They look so much like mother and daughter. Oh, it’s truly a bond from a past life.”

Old Marquis Chu laughed heartily, stroking his beard, and Chen Feng blushed.

Unnoticed by Chen Feng, as soon as they entered, Chu Lingxuan pulled Dabao over, seemingly talking to him while subtly positioning him with his back to Prince Li Zeyin. From then on, Chu Lingxuan intentionally or unintentionally made sure that Dabao wasn’t directly facing Prince Li Zeyin, or was positioned between him and Prince Li Zeyin.

Old Marquis Chu was unexpectedly more excited to see Dabao than when they first met. He had misunderstood his eldest son all along…

Chu Lingzhi ran up and tugged at Chen Feng’s sleeve, saying, “Sister Chen, Little Yan said the toilet in Fengyuan is so fancy, made of big pumpkins and big chili peppers. Let me see, I want to pee.”

This remark amused everyone.

Chu Hanyan slid down and, holding Chu Lingzhi with one hand and Dabao with the other, said, “Sister wasn’t lying to Uncle, the toilet is really fancy. Isn’t it, Dabao?”

Dabao nodded, proudly saying, “Everything in my home is fancy.”

With that, the three children ran hand in hand to the western wing.

Chen Feng smiled at the guests and said, “Please, have a seat inside.”

Old Marquis Chu waved his hand and said, “We would like to take a look around first.”

The group stood in the center of the courtyard, gazing around. Fengyuan at the end of spring was indeed beautiful, the courtyard was filled with blooming flowers, and the chirping of birds in the cages and on the branches was continuous. Even the air carried a sweet fragrance, truly living up to the phrase “a profusion of flowers, birdsong, and a rich aroma.” It was a contrast to their residence in the capital, where the garden, though also full of flowers, had a refined and deliberate feel, unlike the natural beauty here.

When Prince Li Zeyin noticed a pot of flowers that looked remarkably similar to a certain legendary flower, his eyes widened. He hurried over to the Tricolor Ball, carefully observing it, finding it exactly as described by Master Gui Ling.

His heart bloomed with joy, to the point of feeling breathless. Finally, he could rise to the occasion. But thinking of the marvelous use of this flower, he quickly restrained his excitement, planning to ask Chen Feng about it later. He couldn’t let anyone perceive his peculiar behavior and preferred that they didn’t see this type of flower. With this in mind, he casually turned and shielded the pot of flowers from view, fanning himself with a large folding fan.

The pot of flowers was just one among many, and with the prince blocking the view, the others didn’t notice. Only Chen Feng had to exert considerable effort to suppress her laughter.

Despite his annoying behavior, the situation was somewhat comical. She realized she should have hidden the pot of flowers, ensuring that he couldn’t trouble other young ladies again.

However, now that he had seen it, not selling it to him wasn’t an option. She planned to take full advantage of Third Madam Chu’s support and make a good deal with him later.

After touring the western wing, they left for the backyard. Chu Hanyan led Chu Lingzhi to the children’s playground, and Chu Lingxuan took Dabao aside for a private conversation.

In fact, the Chu family’s ancestors and grandchildren were enjoying themselves. Since Prince Li Zeyin saw the Tricolor Ball, his mind had been in a state of distraction, hardly paying attention to anything else.

Later, the adults went to the main hall, while the children continued playing in the backyard.

Chu Lingxuan walked behind, asking Chu Huai and Autumn to accompany the children. After they finished playing, they would have their meal and sleep in the western wing, not disturbing the esteemed guests in the main hall.

He whispered to Chen Feng that the prince had visited the Honglin Mountain to play and had also gone to the Yingshuan Monastery to pay his respects to the Buddha. Knowing that Third Madam Chu was there, he stayed at the monastery and then accompanied her here. Because he had come, his mother didn’t want to join. Apart from Third Madam Chu, she didn’t like anyone else from the royal family…

Additionally, he assured, “His relationship with my third Aunt is very good. Rest assured, he won’t cause any trouble again. Also, let’s treat this esteemed guest well first, and later we can formally recognize Dabao as my godson.”

This suited Chen Feng’s intentions. She whispered, “What should we do? We had prepared vegetarian dishes, assuming Abbess Liao Chen would come.”