Chapter Twenty: You Know Too Much

  Hao Fenglou sat in the study of the Lu family's house. The study was very quiet, and Lu Feng was narrowing his eyes, sizing him up from head to toe.

  "How's your father?"

  Hao Feng Lou replied: "It's all right, thank you for your concern, Uncle."

  Lu Feng stroked his beard and said: "Was it your father's idea or yours that you sneaked into the Lu family?"

  Hao Feng Lou sighed and said, "Actually... it was my own idea. The people of Zhenjiang have misunderstood Xiao Shu, and the rumors have ruined his reputation. He snuck in, actually wanting to revive the alliance between Qin and Jin, and I hope Uncle will help him achieve this."

  Lu Feng shook his head and said, "No good."

  Hao Feng Lou couldn't help but say: "Why is it not good? Xiao Zhong has already changed his ways."

  "It's not this problem." Lu Feng shook his head.

  Hao Feng Lou said: "My young nephew is now deeply trusted by the King of Yan, and in the future, even if he cannot become rich and noble, he will not humiliate you."

  After all, it's an official position now, although it's just a small and insignificant flag, but having mixed into the Yan Mountain Garrison, as long as the King of Yan seizes the world, there is still a future to look forward to, this is also the current confidence of Hao Feng Lou.

  Lu Feng shook his head again: "No good."

  Hao Feng Lou's eyes turned urgent: "I and Yan'er were engaged from a young age, although there was a misunderstanding, it has already been cleared up. Why is it that neither side is willing to compromise? The Hao and Lu families have been friends for generations, why is Uncle being so inflexible?"

  Lu Feng stroked his mustache: "Do you want to know?"

  Hao Feng Lou said angrily: "Of course I want to make it clear."

  "You know too much!" Lu Feng said calmly.

  “……”

  Hao Feng Lou was completely speechless, he had thought of countless reasons for Lu Feng's refusal, but never could have imagined that Lu Feng's reason would be this. Although thinking about it from the bottom of his heart, having someone infiltrate his own home, both probing and secretly competing with Jin Yi Wei Ming, who knows how many internal secrets they had uncovered, especially Chen Ling, which was Lu Feng's most sensitive weakness. The more the future son-in-law knew, the harder it would be to face him in the future. However, Hao Feng Lou had his own stance, and Lu Feng was being too presumptuous.

  Well, it seems there's no other way but to take a detour. If we can't get through this way, then we'll have to think of another approach.

  Hao Fenglou didn't get flustered, but instead bowed and said: "Since Uncle has spoken, I naturally have nothing to say. However, I have been ordered to go to Nanjing on a trip, and there is a young maid named Xiangxiang by my side who is currently in your esteemed mansion, please take care of her for me."

  Lu Feng took a sip of tea and sighed, "It's not that I don't cherish our old friendship, but it's really unavoidable. I hope you can understand. As for your request, of course, I will be careful and thorough." His words carried a hint of guilt.

  However, Hao Fenglou didn't think that Hu Han San owed him anything. In his opinion, Hu Han San would eventually come back.

  Out of the Lu mansion, Hao Feng Lou didn't dare to go see Xiao Xiang Xiang, fearing that Xiao Xiang Xiang would ask this and that, many things had already been arranged, and when the time came, someone would naturally come to notify. As for Madame Lu's side, because they were going to sneak into Nanjing, they couldn't reveal their true identity yet, so they just said they were going back home to visit relatives, and let Lu Feng go explain.

  Outside Lujiamen, Ling Xue had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Haofeng Lou come out, she couldn't help but ask: "Has Lord Lu agreed?"

  "What did you promise?"

  Ling Xue pouted: "It's none of your business, it's between you and Miss Lu."

  Hao Feng Lou said calmly: "No rush."

  Ling Xue saw that Hao Feng's expression was calm and collected, so she knew that things hadn't gone as planned. She couldn't help but ask: "Why do you have to marry Miss Lu?"

  Hao Feng Lou was also confused, and after a long time, he said: "Firstly, Miss Lu's voice is very pleasant to listen to, and she is also very lovely." Thinking of the accidental encounter that night, Hao Feng Lou couldn't help but smile, and continued: "Secondly, if I don't marry Miss Lu, my parents will be so angry they'll die, as a son, it's my responsibility."

  Take a deep breath and consider it as repaying the debt for the old Hao Feng Lou's parents.

  "Lingxue sister, let's set off." Hao Feng Lou led over a horse, which was quite spirited and had a good coat.

  "Wait a little longer."

  "Waiting for whom?" Hao Feng Lou was momentarily perplexed.

  Not long after, someone else came. The newcomer was a robust and handsome young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, riding a fine horse that galloped over like the wind. Behind him was a small servant, also strong and fierce.

  The young man dismounted his horse, looked up and down at the Hao Feng Building, and immediately let out a slight cold hum from his nostrils. His eyes slightly raised, if you didn't know better, you'd think he had glaucoma, but in fact, his nostrils were pointing upwards, looking down on people with an air of superiority.

  Ling Xue said to Hao Feng Lou: "This is Zhang Fu, the left hundred of Yan Shan. This time he also followed us into the capital, but we are planning to turn Li Jinglong around, while he is planning to turn Gu Wang around."

  Hao Fenglou couldn't help but think that he, a young master, had made such great contributions and even became the apprentice of Yao Guangxiao, yet was only a small flag. Just because of this, he thought he was very impressive. Who is this guy, who is about the same age as himself, and yet is his leader?

  Hao Fenglou smiled and went up to pay his respects to Zhang Fu: "Hello, Director Zhang."

  Zhang Fu let out a cold snort and turned his mouth to one side, pretending he hadn't seen anything.

  Zhang Fu was furious. Originally, everything had been agreed upon, and this time entering Nanjing was his responsibility. He had begged many times before King Yan finally agreed, but who knew that suddenly another Hao Feng Lou appeared? This young man from nowhere had the same heavy responsibilities as himself. Originally, it was one person eating alone, now it was divided into two, introducing a competitive mechanism. Zhang Fu was naturally unhappy, clearly thinking that King Yan felt he was not capable enough to bear the responsibility. Of course, he couldn't blame King Yan, so his anger was directed at Hao Feng Lou instead.

  Zhang Fu was the son of Zhang Yu, the first great general of the Yan army. When the King of Yan encountered difficulties that year, Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng risked their lives to rescue him. In order to divert the pursuing troops, Zhang Yu had Zhu Neng escort the King of Yan while he himself disguised as the King of Yan to attract the Southern Army, resulting in being surrounded by the Southern Army and fighting to the death with exhausted strength.

  As the son of such a fierce man, King Yan treated Zhang Fu with extra affection, treating him more kindly than his own sons. After all, King Yan's life was saved by Zhang Yu, and Zhang Yu had great prestige in the Yan army, so Zhang Fu naturally became the darling of everyone in the Yan army.

  Zhang Fu was very displeased, especially with Hao Fenglou, this pale-faced scholar, who made him extremely resentful.

  Hao Fenglou was left with a nose full of ash, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Ling Xue pulled him along and whispered, "Don't mind him, we may have infiltrated Nanjing together, but when the time comes, he'll go to persuade his own king, which has nothing to do with us."

  Hao Feng Lou nodded.

  Everyone mounted their horses at once and fell silent, each galloping towards Nanjing.

  After the Northern Army captured Zhenjiang, the area around the capital was already in a state of panic, with rebel soldiers everywhere, and all the cities and counties they passed through were closed up tight, as if preparing for a major enemy attack. Sneaking into Nanjing would be difficult, but fortunately there was a water route to Nanjing and someone to meet them, so the journey was surprisingly uneventful.

  This assistant always had an attitude of loving to ignore Hao Feng Lou, and Hao Feng Lou sighed in his heart that the tall, handsome and rich were indeed different. When speaking, they would hum and make noises, and when eating at the table, he would squat on the ground to eat, with a unique taste.

  A few days later, the four of them entered the city. Hao Feng Lou said to Zhang Fu, "Why don't we find an inn together and take care of each other?"

  Zhang Fu sneered, his nostrils pointing upwards: "No need."

  So the two parties went their separate ways, and after Hao Feng Lou and Ling Xue found an inn to stay in, they had the waiter bring hot water, bathed separately, and then discussed matters in Hao Feng Lou's room. Hao Feng Lou said: "For now, the most important thing is to spread rumors first, saying that the Yan King's spies have already entered the city."

  "This isn't a case of a thief shouting 'stop thief'?"

  Hao Feng Lou smiled slightly and said, "Even if we don't spread this rumor, there must be someone in the city who will secretly investigate. We might as well release the rumor. Once it's out, can the Ying Tian government remain unmoved? At that time, they will definitely send officials to search for us at various inns. However, we are not afraid. You are a woman, and these people will certainly not suspect you. As for me, I am from Songjiang, and my accent is also from the south. The officials should not be suspicious of me either. As long as they investigate and leave, they will naturally relax their vigilance towards us later on."

  Suddenly enlightened, Hao Fenglou's words made sense. Rather than being on tenterhooks, it would be better to let the Ying Tian Fu investigate first. After the investigation, the other party will actually relax their guard against you.

  Hao Fenglou continued: "Also, we need to investigate where Li Jinglong usually goes in and out. Directly going to his mansion is not feasible. Before the situation is clear, if you rush over to persuade him, even if he wants to surrender to the King of Yan, he might worry that you are a spy for the imperial court. Therefore, we don't need to be in a hurry, first investigate his movements, then slowly make contact with him, and become friends with him before talking."

  Ling Xue nodded and said, "It's not suitable to delay, you rest in the guest room first, I'll go spread the news and investigate Li Jinglong's whereabouts."

  After their discussion, they went their separate ways. Hao Fenglou fell asleep as soon as he lay down, while Ling Xue's horse galloped out of the inn without stopping.