CHAPTER 141: CHAPTER 141: JADE ORDER

The two did not return to Fangfei Courtyard but went directly to Duan Yunfei’s Feiyun Pavilion.

"Miss Shen!"

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Le Zhao sitting by the lakeside pavilion feeding fish.

"You’re quite leisurely." Duan Yunfei chuckled lightly.

Le Zhao propped his elbow on the railing, resting his chin as he looked at the two, his smile unchanged, "Since I’m free anyway, I might as well take advantage of the unfrozen lake to give the fish a feast."

Duan Yunfei said, "If you find yourself idle, why not return to the Capital and help your brother manage family affairs?"

The Le Family is also a business family, and the wealthiest in the Capital.

As the son of the wealthiest family, Le Zhao has no interest in business but is particularly fond of martial arts and traveling.

"Knowing full well I understand nothing about business, yet you jest with me," Le Zhao glanced at him.

Duan Yunfei chuckled softly, pulling Shen Qinglan to sit beside him.

Le Zhao looked at Shen Qinglan, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "When will you leave the mountain, Miss Shen?"

Shen Qinglan replied, "When Old Tang descends the mountain, then I shall do the same."

Being the bookkeeper for Shengxiang Restaurant, it’s really not good to frequently be absent from work. Every month, Old Tang provides a full salary, and skipping work makes her feel embarrassed.

"What a coincidence," Le Zhao said. "Old Tang and County Magistrate Pei just went down the mountain."

"Ah?"

Shen Qinglan was stunned.

Old Tang left her behind just like that?

Le Zhao said, "Before descending the mountain, Old Tang mentioned that Miss Shen should enjoy herself at the manor for a few more days before returning, it’s not too late."

After all, Old Tang is Duan Yunfei’s man, and whatever Duan Yunfei has in mind, Old Tang knows what to do without needing instructions.

Le Zhao cast a playful glance at Duan Yunfei, who was feigning calmness, and then disdainfully hissed.

Muttering to himself about putting on a pretense.

Shen Qinglan felt a bit troubled, thinking Old Tang was a bit inconsiderate for leaving without telling her.

"Young Master, Miss Shen’s room has been tidied up."

Xuan Ming stepped out from a bamboo grove, nodded with a slight smile towards Shen Qinglan who looked at him.

Shen Qinglan said, "But my luggage is still..."

Xuan Ming smiled, "Don’t worry, Miss Shen, your luggage was just sent over by Madam."

Madam mentioned that Miss Shen would eventually live in Feiyun Pavilion, so it’s better to acquaint herself with the environment early.

Of course, Xuan Ming wouldn’t tell Shen Qinglan this, as it might scare her away, and then the Young Master would use him for punching practice as a wooden dummy.

"Has Xuan Ying woken up?" Le Zhao asked Xuan Ming.

Xuan Ming smiled, "He has awakened but ran to my mother’s place, saying he won’t be returning to Feiyun Pavilion for dinner tonight."

Xuan Ming knows exactly what his younger brother is avoiding, and now it seems everyone at Yongning Manor knows Le Zhao’s intentions towards Xuan Ying.

Le Zhao felt a bit disappointed but only for a moment, then regained his usual composure.

"Oh, by the way." Xuan Ming seemed to remember something, took out a crescent-shaped jade token from his sleeve, and handed it to Shen Qinglan, "Madam asked me to pass this to Miss Shen, saying it was forgotten this morning."

Shen Qinglan took the jade token, curiously looking at Xuan Ming and asked, "What is this?"

"This is Yongning Manor’s Jade Order," replied Le Zhao, implying, "It seems Miss Shen has greatly gained Madam’s favor!"

"Don’t worry," Duan Yunfei raised his eyebrows, "With Aunt Mei’s enthusiasm towards you, I’m sure you will receive one very soon."

Le Zhao, hearing this, seemed to recall something and couldn’t help but chuckle softly.