Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law

Chapter 1570: Chapter 1570: The Leng Family Takes Action!

After everything was over, Nangong Qingcheng was as delicate as a flower, her whole body soft and weak, curled up in Jiang Feng’s embrace, too ashamed to face anyone...

Jiang Feng also held Nangong Qingcheng in a domineering manner, and they fell asleep in each other’s arms, finally enjoying a restful and comfortable nap.

...

At the same time, in the Capital City, a courtyard house in the Third Ring.

"What did you say? That dog Xiang Tiandong didn’t even give you face? And he shut you out?"

Duanmu Zhe took a drag from a special-grade cigarette, looked at Yan Yucheng, Lu Hao, and the others who had returned to report, and frowned as he asked.

Now that things had come to this, he had instead become much calmer.

If Xiang Tiandong had just lost his mind, he should have come to his senses by now.

But the fact was that Xiang Tiandong not only hadn’t reflected and admitted his mistakes, but he was really showing intentions of breaking with and standing firm against him. This was definitely as stubborn as a turtle.

"It’s absolutely true! Xiang Tiandong has some nerve; it’s the first time I’ve been targeted by him like this. He’s evidently turned completely against us!" Leng Te said through gritted teeth.

"Very well!"

Duanmu Zhe let out a sinister smile, feeling gravely insulted.

With his power, losing a lackey like Xiang Tiandong was nothing, but it was a huge slap in the face, suggesting he couldn’t even manage his subordinates properly.

If this were to spread, it would undoubtedly harm his reputation and even make him a laughing stock!

"Brother Zhe!" Lu Hao suddenly spoke up: "In my estimation, Xiang Tiandong became like this because of some issue. When we went to the Xiang Family, we didn’t see any Xiang family members except him and a few servants. His grandfather, Xiang Yunshan, didn’t even show up, which is unusual. I suspect Xiang Tiandong encountered something unknown during his time in Jiangdong, and since he’s being so evasive, we must investigate thoroughly!"

"A Jiangdong nobody that keeps vexing me, and to this day, I still don’t know if that Jiang fellow is dead or alive, and now I’ve lost two lackeys because of it."

Duanmu Zhe gritted his teeth: "Should the Eldest blame me someday, he’d just say I haven’t been doing my job well!"

"Brother Zhe, as always, only Xiang Tiandong knows the situation in Jiangdong. Whether Jiang Feng is dead or alive, only he knows best, and we must target him!" Leng Te suggested.

"You say it so easily. For something so uncertain, you want me to personally intervene and pressure my subordinate. If it turns out the Xiang Family betrayed me, that’s one thing, but if we find out that Xiang Yunshan wasn’t involved and it was just his grandson being foolish, how do you expect me to settle things?" Duanmu Zhe shot him a cold look.

"If that’s the case, let me handle it. My Leng Family is willing to take the fall for you, to investigate this matter thoroughly. What do you say?" Leng Te volunteered.

Finally, Duanmu Zhe laughed, stood up, and patted Leng Te on the shoulder: "Now you’re learning to be clever — those who know me are worried; those who don’t know me wonder what I’m seeking. From this moment on, you’re in charge of this matter. Just make sure to get it sorted properly, and whether it’s the Xiang Family or that Jiangdong wretch, give me an explanation. When the Eldest comes back, I’ll put in a good word for you, and maybe if he’s pleased, your Leng Family won’t hold the same status in the Capital City anymore."

"Thank you, Brother Zhe!"

Leng Te was overjoyed upon hearing this, waiting for this very word from Duanmu Zhe. Moreover, he had long harbored resentment over Xiang Tiandong’s previous actions, eager to rely on his family to suppress the Xiang Family and rise higher.

Yan Yucheng, Lu Hao, and the others witnessed this, yet found themselves speechless.

Previously, they had been too proud to look up to Jiang Feng from Jiangdong as anything significant, which was why they had left the matter to Xiang Tiandong.

But now, seeing as crushing the Xiang Family could serve as a stepping stone for their own families’ rise, they were all very tempted.

Yet this grand opportunity had slipped into Leng Te’s hands first, making any attempts to volunteer now too late.

"Alright, I’m really busy every day with heaps of things, don’t let this matter constantly sap my energy, or I’ll start feeling like I’m keeping a bunch of useless people around!"

Duanmu Zhe said lazily, "Besides that, you should all save me some face. When I become a duke or minister in the future, at the very least your ranks will be Third Grade officials — show some class, don’t let people laugh at you!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was instantly exhilarated again, imagining their own bright futures.

...

Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng slept the entire afternoon undisturbed, waking only as evening approached.

When Nangong Qingcheng opened her eyes, she found herself still nestled like a little bird in Jiang Feng’s embrace, her long, slender white leg draped over him. She was immediately flustered, her cheeks flushed crimson again.

At that moment, Jiang Feng also woke.

All the fatigue from their recent days of hustle had finally been wiped away by this nap, especially since he had dreamed beside Nangong Qingcheng, quite the enjoyable experience.

"Ah, if only we could sleep like this every day..."

Jiang Feng remarked, pinching Nangong Qingcheng’s smooth, snow-white chin.

Nangong Qingcheng slapped his hand away irritably, giving him a glare: "You wish~"

She knew all too well; the reason they slept so soundly together was entirely due to the intense passion before sleep — recalling those moments still made her blush.

If she did this with Jiang Feng every day, she’d surely lose herself.

Reluctantly, Nangong Qingcheng left Jiang Feng’s embrace, sat up, and adjusted her clothes.

She picked up her phone and turned it on, somewhat afraid to look at the messages.

Earlier, to fully relax and be with Jiang Feng, she had completely let herself go and turned the phone off.

Now, unsurprisingly, she found it flooded with missed calls and a barrage of WeChat messages.

All the messages were from her sisters like Chu Feifei, asking where she was, why she’d disappeared, and whether she was with Jiang Feng...

Looking at them all gave her a headache, unsure of how to explain.

Thinking back, she really found pros and cons from her decision to move out and live with Chu Feifei and Liu Shiyuan.

Pros being the deepening sisterly bonds, precious as gold, like family; the cons, naturally, being the sneaky escapes with Jiang Feng and the excuses she had to come up with.

"Feier is asking if I’m with you, how should I reply?" Nangong Qingcheng glanced back at Jiang Feng and asked.

"Just tell the truth, how else?" Jiang Feng turned over, giving a mischievous grin.

"And if she asks what we’re doing together?"

"Just say we’re doing what lovers do." Jiang Feng blinked, looking serious.