Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 604 - 605: The Abandoned General Residence_1

Chapter 604: Chapter 605: The Abandoned General Residence_1

"Indeed, I heard from Guard Xia that you know some Kung Fu, naturally you wouldn’t be too tired, unlike me, always weak and sick," Long San mocked himself.

"Not really," Nan Feng looked at Long San, and then firmly said: "Mr. Long San, you will get better in time."

"I’ll take your good word!" Long San finished his tea, and had Butler Yan to bring the Blood Flame Stone to him and pocketed it: "Where do you want to go today, Lady Nan?"

"Just wander around," Nan Feng said.

"Well then, let’s have some breakfast first, and then I can accompany Lady Nan on a tour," Long San offered.

...

Long San clearly remembered where Nan Feng enjoyed visiting, so he directed the driver towards the streets close to the Imperial Palace.

Nan Feng opened the door, then moved to sit closer to the driver, so she could see the surroundings more conveniently.

Here was a string of mansions - Shuntian Prefecture, Hanlin Academy, the Residence of the General who Conquered the West...Of course, these estates were huge; the carriage traveled a long distance before reaching each one.

No matter which mansion, the entrance always conveyed solemn majesty, guarded by seven or eight soldiers.

Long San then explained to Nan Feng from behind, "The Hanlin Academy is responsible for revising history books and holding an imperial examination every three years. The residence of the General who Conquered the West once belonged to General Wei of the previous dynasty who, having never lost a war, was given such a title before he retired..."

Despite the fact that this street was not closed to common people, most wouldn’t dare to enter as it was frequented by important officials. They feared making a mistake and provoking the guards at both ends to punish them severely.

At first Nan Feng was also reserved, but seeing Long San so indifferent, she looked around more openly.

However, while all the other official residences were guarded by numerous soldiers, one mansion appeared particularly desolate, with a seal hanging at its gate.

There was no plaque, no soldiers guarding, and weeds were growing outside the gate. Nan Feng couldn’t help but ask, "Are these abandoned estates?"

Long San looked at it and said, "Ah, I came here a few years ago. At that time, it seemed to be the residence of a...a general, I think. He was also undefeated in war, but now I don’t know why it’s closed."

"Then why not refurbish it and let other ministers live there?" Nan Feng was curious.

"That’s not clear. It could be that no one wants to live there. These houses, where entire families were executed, usually harbor heavy resentment. Unless it’s an official higher than the original owner, I’m afraid no one could hold it down."

"Yes, I heard that the general who used to live here was incredibly fierce, even more so than the General who Conquered the West. With such a fearsome reputation in life, who would dare to live in his mansion after his death? These mansions are all connected. Unless they were to be torn down and rebuilt, no one would dare to interfere with a general’s residence," Butler Yan also chimed in.

Nan Feng just made an "Oh" sound.

She then peered through the ten-meter-high walls into the estate, vaguely discerning some tall trees looming overhead, with the occasional crow cawing, the whole scene was desolate.

...

During the day, Nan Feng strolled around the provincial city and under Long San’s guidance, tasted a lot of special delicacies from the Capital City.

Restaurants and teahouses were often places to listen to rumors and gossips, hence phrases like "chatting leisurely after meals". While eating, Nan Feng often heard the people of Capital City discussing the affairs of the country.