Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 482 Zhangzhou Prefecture’s Little Overlord (4)

"I am Zhang Junyao, here to pay respects to the master." He bowed with clasped hands, stating his name and purpose to the person before him.

"Let him through." Dugu Chen’s keen ears did not miss the faint sound from behind.

Feng Xuxu turned to look back and saw Zhang Junyao, whom she had not seen for a long time. A look of surprise flashed across her face. Turning to Dugu Chen, she instantly understood what was going on.

"Greetings to the master and mistress."

Dugu Chen glanced downward and huffed, "Rise."

"Thank you, master."

Feng Xuxu gave Zhang Junyao a light smile, "Long time no see."

"It’s been nearly four years since we parted, yet the mistress seems even more graceful and tranquil than before."

"My lady." Dugu Chen frowned unhappily at Zhang Junyao, his eyes turning woeful as he gazed at his own wife.

Feng Xuxu’s eyelids twitched several times; she reached out to grasp his large hand, offering wordless comfort. If she didn’t comfort him now, she would probably not have a good night’s sleep tonight or for the next few days.

Dugu Chen’s stern face softened slightly the moment Feng Xuxu took his hand, but he still kept a cold, keep-away expression.

"Husband, have I ever told you how much I love you?" Feng Xuxu, seeing that his expression was still unfriendly, tiptoed to whisper in his ear.

Dugu Chen’s face immediately brightened. Lowering his gaze, he tenderly kissed Feng Xuxu’s cheek, "My lady, I love you very much as well."

Feng Xuxu’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Angrily glaring at Dugu Chen, she saw in his eyes a teasing that seemed like she was the one flirting with him.

Yueyue covered her eyes with her hands, muttering, "Shame, shame, shame, such grown-ups still needing to be coaxed."

Feng Xuxu turned her head to glare at Yueyue, then turned back to reproach Dugu Chen, "Look at you, really..."

"Hehehe, it’s all my fault, my lady, don’t be angry." He wrapped his arms around her shoulder, shook her gently, and seeing her shyly purse her lips and smile, he couldn’t help but chuckle foolishly himself.

Huang Yi and Yingsu had grown used to this by now, while Xuefei gazed at the emperor and empress with surprise and admiration. His eyes softened unnaturally when he looked at Baihe.

"Hey, hey, hey, don’t keep staring. Sooner or later, she will be yours," Xuan Yue murmured to Xuefei.

Xuefei came back to his senses, giving an awkward smile, "But I don’t know if she likes me or not?"

"Tsk, if she didn’t like you, why would she always be making shoes and clothes for you?" Tian Yi interjected softly from the other side.

"Hey, hey, hey, how can you all ignore me?" Qiqi frowned dissatisfiedly, glaring at them. Don’t they know this isn’t suitable for children?

The group laughed sheepishly. The imperial edict sanctioning their marriages had been issued long ago, but it seemed the emperor and empress had forgotten about it. They weren’t getting any younger; watching their master and mistress so lovingly, how could they not feel anxious?

On the other side, Zhang Feng had been in a state of angry grief for a long time. It took the butler’s reminder for him to snap out of it. His cloudy eyes fiercely glared at the group, and he ordered the soldiers, "Arrest them all, let none escape, I want them to beg for death but not be able to die."

"Yes." The soldiers in the mansion, armed with Hongying Spears, surrounded the group.

Tian Yi rolled his neck, warming up his wrists, and with an ironic smile on his lips, he hadn’t practiced in quite a while, and volunteered eagerly, "Master, leave this minor issue to your subordinate."

Dugu Chen squinted at him and nodded slightly, "Hm." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Tian Yi smiled triumphantly, quickly moving to subdue the soldiers; in no time, those encircling him were all lying on the ground.

Di An mercilessly followed suit at the rear, swiftly striking and felling the other half. In almost an instant, the group of government soldiers were all defeated.

They lay on the ground groaning in pain, their faces twisting with agony.

Zhang Feng’s eyes widened in disbelief, while on the side, the wailing Madame Zhang also fell silent, her mouth agape in shock.

"You trespassed into the Prefecture Governor’s Office and injured the officers. You have committed the crime of treason," Zhang Feng extended a trembling hand, pointing at Tian Yi and the others.

"Treason?"

Tian Yi looked at Zhang Feng in astonishment. Could it be that Zhang Feng had gone mad? The emperor was clearly right there. It was impossible for the emperor to commit treason against himself, and even if his mind was muddled, the emperor’s appearance should be deeply etched in his memory.

"Hmph, if you kneel and confess your mistakes, perhaps I will deal with you leniently."

"You? You should take a look at yourself in the mirror and see what you’re made of," Tian Yi spat disdainfully on the ground.

"You...! This is outrageous, attacking officers first, insulting me next. I will make sure you die a gruesome death," Zhang Feng, trembling with rage, glared with dead fish-like eyes, looking maliciously at them. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth curled into a sinister smile.