Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 814: What’s the difference between you and a sow?

Chapter 814: Chapter 814: What’s the difference between you and a sow?

The next day.

The Emperor’s goal today was to inspect the river running south from Fu County, where a dam was scheduled for removal. Once this dam was dismantled, the water would flow into the pre-dug canals in the various counties, thus preventing any further congestion.

The routes the Emperor took here had all been prepared in advance, lined with guards, and ordinary people were not allowed within ten meters of the Emperor.

However, they could still see him from a distance.

Hearing that the Emperor was making an inspection, many commoners came from afar to watch, and the Hall Master of the Dragon Fang gang was among them. He had been watching from the moment he left his house, all the way until the Emperor and Nan Feng boarded their sedan.

This observation was crucial, as the Hall Master actually glimpsed Nan Feng. Even though he wasn’t certain that it was Nan Feng, he happened to recognize Xiaoqing. He thought the coincidence too unlikely, so he hurried to notify Long San.

Upon hearing this, Long San and Butler Yan couldn’t help but become suspicious, "So, you’re saying Nan Feng didn’t go north but was summoned to the Palace by the Emperor? And now she’s even followed him on the southern tour?"

"No wonder someone came looking for Xiaoqing last time, claiming she was needed in the Palace. Back then, I thought Xiaoqing had been kidnapped, but it turns out she actually did enter the Palace."

Long San’s handsome face showed a faint, unnoticeable anger.

Given Nan Feng’s personality, she would definitely not choose to enter the Palace with the Emperor.

Unless it was a form of house arrest.

Or, the Emperor had taken a liking to her.

Long San wanted to see Nan Feng again.

He then looked at Butler Yan, "If Nan Feng is indeed in Fu County, then everything is clear now. Someone must be out to harm Nan Feng. Go, deal with those two mysterious men first. Afterwards, I’ll find a way to meet Nan Feng."

Butler Yan received his orders and immediately set out to make the arrangements.

The two mysterious men were elite imperial guards whose target was Nan Feng inside the Palace. They would certainly kill Nan Feng given the chance, yet they were unaware that they had become someone else’s prey.

All they had done was sleep in an Inn, but later, without explanation, they were subdued by a soporific incense. In their dreams, they met their end, and even their bodies disappeared without a trace.

The Dowager Empress lost another two trusted aides she could command.

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Meanwhile, Nan Feng remained unaware of everything Long San was doing for her.

She was following the Emperor during the inspection, now walking beside the river.

The Emperor was clearly pleased with his plan, and not just him – the surrounding commoners were also very content. Now, not only were the floods mitigated, but the water was put to efficient use.

Nan Feng, as usual, followed behind a few consorts, but Jiang Gui-fei, for some reason, once again ran down from the front, letting the other two consorts go ahead and choosing to walk beside Nan Feng.

Nan Feng knew at a glance that Jiang Gui-fei was up to something and said, "Gui-fei, you’re the most senior among the consorts, yet you insist on walking behind. Doesn’t that diminish your status?"

Jiang Gui-fei retorted, "Wherever I walk, I’m still Gui-fei, a second-rank attendant consort. You though, are just a fifth-rank Siyuan, a lowly servant no matter how close you walk beside His Majesty."

Their argument was in hushed tones, heard only by Jiang Gui-fei’s palace maid and Xiaoqing.

Xiaoqing wanted to rush in and argue, but Nan Feng stopped her.

Nan Feng stepped forward, walking shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Gui-fei, speaking in a voice that was audible only to the two of them.

Nan Feng, "But you must recognize one fact, my status may not be as high as yours, but that status isn’t something I care about. I can take it or leave it. And you? No matter how high your status, aren’t you just a tool for bearing children? If you can’t produce heirs, you’ll eventually be edged out by the other consorts. Consider it another way – what’s the difference between you and a sow? A sow that can bear piglets is a treasure to a family, but if not, it’s not even desirable as meat. Have you ever heard of anyone who likes to eat sow meat?"