Li Chengfeng was very curious about what the princess and Zhao Feiyue were talking about in private, but he did not use his ability to eavesdrop. However, he could tell that it was definitely not a pleasant topic. This was because when the princess left, Zhao Feiyue had a solemn and conflicted look on her face.
"Can you give me a ride, my dear?"
When they were about to reach the main door, Zhang Xiaoyun turned back to look at Li Chengfeng with a smile. She made a request that surprised Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng was very shocked. He instinctively wanted to reject her, but Zhang Xiaoyun smiled and said, "I have a few things to say to you. Can you do me the favor?"
Li Chengfeng had no choice but to nod. Zhao Feiyue, who was at the side, tactfully followed behind the two of them.
Zhang Xiaoyun grinned as she stuck close to Li Chengfeng and walked forward. Her body was almost touching Li Chengfeng's body, and a strong fragrance almost enveloped Li Chengfeng.
This fragrance was thick but not choking, bright but not greasy. It suited this princess's personal style very well.
Zhang Xiaoyun said, "You've already made a name for yourself in the short time you've been in the Divine Capital. I'm really impressed …"
Li Chengfeng was about to speak, but Zhang Xiaoyun did not give him the chance to speak. She continued, "As expected of someone my sister likes.
My sister has been too outstanding since she was young, so outstanding that no one wants to get close to her. Other than me and her two brothers, she basically has no friends.
She loves you, so you must cherish her. You must not hurt her, or else I won't agree to it. "
This time, Li Chengfeng was speechless. He listened obediently.
Zhang Xiaoyun said, "Of course, you're both people with your own ideas, so it's normal for you to have your own ideas.
However, although I'm a reclusive and ignorant woman, I do know some stories. "
Li Chengfeng's heart jumped. He knew the show was about to start. "Please enlighten me, Princess!"
Zhang Xiaoyun nodded, very satisfied with Li Chengfeng's attitude. She continued, "Yesterday, I heard that the market's Celestial Glow Inn released a new brand of rouge, so I wanted to go take a look.
However, when I left, I met Sister Crown Princess, so I greeted her and asked her where she was going.
"The Crown Princess sister said that she heard that Celestial Clouds House has launched a new brand of rouge, so she wants to go take a look.
Then, she headed towards the north of the city. I hurriedly stopped her and said, "Sister, Cai Xia House is in the south of the city. You're going in the opposite direction!"
Sister smiled and said, "It's okay, my horse's legs are good." I quickly said, "Sister, you're going in the wrong direction." Sister still smiled and said, "It's okay, my coachman skills are good!"
At this point, Li Chengfeng finally understood. This was clearly a retelling of a story, but why would the princess tell him a story that was completely different from the original?
There must be a hidden meaning in his words!
Because firstly, Wang Fei definitely would not purposefully use the Crown Princess to make up stories. Secondly, this definitely could not be a true story because what rouge could the Crown Princess and Wang Fei not buy?
Do I even need to visit him personally?
So, this must have been made up by Wang Fei on the spot, but why did she make up a story to tell him?
What was the underlying meaning?
What was his intention?
It was rare for a superior to speak with someone who was not close to them. Firstly, it was to prevent the other party from figuring out their thoughts. Secondly, it was to make the other party feel a sense of awe and respect. Thirdly, it was to reduce the probability of one making mistakes.
If one spoke too much and was too honest, one would become the subject of gossip. In the future, if one did not take the blame, his subordinates would be disappointed. But if one took the blame … in the past thousands of years, who had ever seen a superior take the blame for his subordinates?
That was why one must never speak the truth! This was their habit!
While Li Chengfeng was deep in thought, he had already arrived outside the mansion. Zhang Xiaoyun arrived in front of her carriage. Before she boarded the carriage, she suddenly turned around and said to Li Chengfeng meaningfully, "People should never forget where they come from, and never go in the wrong direction. People who go in the wrong direction … usually don't end up well, don't you think so, little husband?"
Li Chengfeng was silent for a while, then smiled at Zhang Xiaoyun. "I will remember Wang Fei's teachings. I will never forget where I came from or where I want to go."
Zhang Xiaoyun stared at Li Chengfeng for a while, then smiled. "You're a smart man, so I won't say anything else. I don't want to annoy you.
Never mind, you don't have to send me off. I'll be leaving now. You're welcome to visit me at King Ping's residence when you're free. I'm bored being alone most of the time. "
These words were extremely ambiguous. If anyone else heard them, they would immediately be accused of having an affair with the Wang Fei. That would be an earth-shattering scandal!
Li Chengfeng finally experienced the Wang Fei's straightforward personality. He smiled bitterly and did not dare to continue the conversation. "Farewell, Wang Fei."
Zhang Xiaoyun nodded and boarded the carriage. Li Chengfeng watched the carriage leave before he heaved a sigh of relief. His brows were very solemn.
Combining it with what Zhang Xiao Yun had said at the end, he finally understood what Wang Fei's intention in telling the story of diverging from south to north was.
Wangfei was warning him not to forget his background, not to forget where he came from, and not to betray the interest group he belonged to. Because if he did something with a good purpose, but this thing betrayed his background and interest group, even if the purpose was good and right, the result would not be good.
What was Li Chengfeng's background?
From Zhang Xiaoyun's perspective, Li Chengfeng was the descendant of Duke Guang, Li Yue, so he was naturally part of the noble family. At the same time, he was the rising star of the Spiritual Mountain Sect. If nothing went wrong, he would definitely become the Court Master of Hidden Sword Court in the future. That was why he was a cultivator.
Such a person who was not only a veteran noble but also a hardcore cultivator actually colluded with the Crown Prince to oppose the veteran noble and touch the interests of the cultivation sects. Wasn't this lifting a rock only to drop it on his own feet?
There was a huge traitor in the cultivation world!
The traitor's name was Li Chengfeng!
How could someone like him have a good ending?
Was this a joke?
If Li Chengfeng failed, he would undoubtedly be reduced to ashes, his body and soul destroyed. Even if he was lucky enough to succeed, he would become an outcast in the cultivation world!
There would be no place for him in the cultivation world!
After all, a cultivator who betrayed the cultivation world, a cultivator who ruthlessly attacked the interests of all cultivators … would undoubtedly become the public enemy of the cultivation world!
This was Zhang Xiaoyun's warning to Li Chengfeng through the story!
However, Li Chengfeng knew very well that Zhang Xiaoyun had calculated everything except for one thing. He had missed out on Li Chengfeng's background.
Yes, he was indeed the descendant of Duke Guang, a descendant of the nobility. However, he had been hunted since he was born. He was taken by his mother to hide from place to place. He had lived a miserable life since he was a child and had suffered all kinds of hardships. He had never enjoyed the happiness of a young master. He was not like those rich second generation sons who lived a carefree life since he was a child.
He was a child who grew up on the streets. He had fought fiercely on the streets since he was young and fought tenaciously against bullies who were much older than him.
Sometimes it was just to eat more, sometimes it was just to fight for his pride.
Was he really born a noble?
Was he really a cultivator?
No, that was just a facade. It was the most glamorous part of his appearance. His true self was still that of a commoner who grew up on the streets, the one who would stand up for justice when he saw a servant girl being bullied in a brothel, the one who would risk everything to save a good official who was being hunted down.
Although he was a noble descendant and a noble cultivator, he would never forget that he came from the streets, from the common people. He would also never forget that his mother sewed every stitch and thread for him, and that his mother scrimped and saved for him the travel expenses!
As a commoner, how could he watch the friendly people on the streets and in the market be sent into a sea of fire by these high and mighty, despicable, meat-eaters?
This must not happen!
This was Li Chengfeng's original intention!
If he could laugh and talk to the big shots in the court and push the common people into the abyss with just a few words, even if his hands were not stained with blood, would his actions be any different from Shanxue's?
Li Chengfeng watched as the carriage left, his gaze growing more determined.
After Zhang Xiaoyun visited Pavilion Garden, she returned to King Ping's Residence. When Dong Daoming saw her, he immediately smiled and said, "You must have gained a lot from this trip, Consort!"
Zhang Xiaoyun said noncommittally, "It was alright."
Zhao Liexian asked expectantly, "How was it?"
Zhang Xiaoyun thought for a moment and said, "I have some confidence with Little Sister, but as for Li Chengfeng …"
"How was it?" Zhao Liexian was still more concerned about Li Chengfeng.
Zhang Xiaoyun pursed her lips and said, "I don't think so. I can tell from his eyes that he has a heart of stone, he won't be swayed by words.
He's very similar to Third Brother, it's no wonder they're together.
If you ask me, you should just kill him now, or else he'll cause more trouble in the future. "
Zhao Liexian sighed, "If he's easy to kill, do I need you to tell me?"
Zhang Xiaoyun smiled. "Do you think I need you to kill him personally?
You'll lose face if you don't! "
Zhao Liexian was stunned. "You have a plan?"
Zhang Xiaoyun nodded. "I have a way to kill him with a borrowed knife!"
Zhao Liexian and Dong Daoming looked at each other. They both felt that Li Chengfeng was like a porcupine with thorns all over his body, it would not be easy to kill him!
Previously, they had sent so many good men but none of them succeeded. This meant that it was not going to be easy to assassinate him. Even an idiot would know that he was the one who did it!
Zhao Liexian said in disbelief, "What good idea do you have?"