Chapter 1162: Chapter 1162: Break His Legs if You Must, But Bring Him Back
Upon hearing this, Bai Xilie immediately ordered Eunuch Quan Xi to command the entire army to retreat and return to the palace!
Upon returning to Ruizhu Palace, Qingmei naturally rushed over excitedly to exchange pleasantries with Bai Zhi’er.
Bai Zhi’er took out the gifts she brought from Great Qin, which Qingmei loved very much.
Feng Fuce was called to the Imperial Study Room by Bai Xilie midway.
In the Imperial Study Room, Bai Xilie expressed his anger as a father.
"Were you present when Long Xiyuan made that decision?"
"I was present," Feng Fuce responded calmly.
Bai Xilie fumed: "Then why didn’t you stop it! I have only one daughter, Zhi’er."
Feng Fuce looked up, speaking with composure: "But the Princess said she was willing."
Bai Xilie snorted: "Isn’t it because Long Xiyuan played the sympathy card? Zhi’er is kind-hearted; naturally, she couldn’t bear to refuse."
But this is unacceptable.
She goes out once, helps a person, and comes back recognizing a godfather.
Bai Xilie felt a headache coming.
But now that things have come to this, he couldn’t possibly let Bai Zhi’er regret her decision, so he reluctantly acknowledged it.
Bai Xilie waved his hand: "This matter can only end here. There’s another urgent matter that I need you to help with."
"Zhi’er’s second brother frequently writes home recently, claiming he’s out of silver coin, asking Prince Rui to send it."
"But the amount he’s asking for is excessive, and when asked how he spent it, he always dodges in his letters."
"I suspect that he’s in danger or perhaps in some predicament and I don’t want to alert anyone, so you will take people and depart early tomorrow morning."
"Go and see what’s really going on."
Bai Zhi’er’s second brother, the youngest son of Prince Rui, had been studying abroad since young.
It’s said he’s accompanying a renowned master, and under a hidden identity at that.
Initially, the Second Young Master came home once a year.
But when Bai Zhi’er was five, the Second Young Master barely returned.
Even during festivals, he only writes letters.
Several times Prince Rui and Princess Consort Rui wanted to visit him, but he refused.
The family initially grew suspicious, but the Second Young Master’s letters kept coming.
Moreover, the Second Young Master said his teacher disliked disturbances.
Prince Rui and his wife had to give up, just hoping their son would return as soon as he came of age.
But his recent frequent requests for money made Bai Xilie suspicious.
Therefore, he planned to secretly send Feng Fuce to investigate.
"If you find him doing something wrong, don’t hold back, even if you have to break his legs, bring him back." Bai Xilie said in a low tone.
Feng Fuce’s eyes darkened: "What if he’s not?"
Bai Xilie’s gaze turned deep: "If he’s being bullied and has no choice but to ask the family for money."
"Then kill all those who bully him, leave none alive."
Feng Fuce remained calm, only saying one word: "Alright."
Eunuch Quan Xi gave Feng Fuce the address of the Second Young Master’s letters.
The letter specified the post station, which was hundreds of miles away in Peng County.
Peng County is most famous for its beautiful mountains and waters.
The continuous mountain ranges form a beautiful scenic line.
The Second Young Master’s teacher is said to live in seclusion within these mountains.
Feng Fuce memorized the location and left the Imperial Study Room.
He intended to return to Xiuluo Guard, but saw someone peeping around the corner.
Feng Fuce turned his eyes, but the person immediately shrank back.
He raised an eyebrow slightly.
Over there, Bai Zhi’er behind the corner patted her chest.
She consoled herself by saying: "I hid so quickly, he shouldn’t have seen me."
"Saw you."
Unexpectedly, this cool voice came from beside her.
