Qin Feng lay bare-chested, embracing the slender Xiao Xiao as they slept on the bed.
It felt so comfortable, a gentle and submissive sensation, with her skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth, a particularly delightful feeling.
As for his Primary Wife, Xi Yue, she exuded a cold and noble aura. Although she had also submitted to him that time, he always felt she was somewhat unapproachable and lacked such tenderness.
This wasn't Liu Xiaoxiao's first time either; her clothes were mostly off, leaving her in just a few thin undergarments for sleep. She tightly wrapped her arms around him and quickly fell asleep like that.
However, after traveling for several days, how could an ordinary woman withstand the jostling of the carriage? She was already exhausted, her body weak and frail!
Next to his sturdy frame, she soon leaned against him and fell asleep, like a peacefully slumbering lamb!
Qin Feng gazed at her flawless white face, truly captivating, stirring some reckless impulses within him.
Yet he felt no strong desire; he simply enjoyed holding her while being troubled and unable to sleep.
After a while, he gently lowered Xiao Xiao's delicate arms from around him, afraid of waking her.
It wasn't just because of this Great Beauty lying beside him in so little clothing that kept him awake with excitement.
It was because they were very close to Xi Yue's room—the very room where he used to stay.
His heart raced as if he had done something wrong, fearing that Xi Yue might suddenly come over and drag him out of bed, pointing at him with indignation. And then there was his wife Xiao Xiao, who might start a loud commotion.
Qin Feng thought about it and felt it would be too embarrassing. In front of his wife, he had no face left, yet outside he appeared so glorious.
Tossing and turning in bed, trying to fall asleep quickly, but unable to do so.
After quite a while, I finally drifted off to sleep, and that feeling was truly wonderful.
I don't know how much time passed, but suddenly there was a series of urgent knocks on the door. Although the knocks came one after another, sounding very anxious, they were not loud.
Qin Feng also vaguely sensed it but was still very sleepy, not even opening his eyes, continuing to sleep while holding his gentle wife close.
Liu Xiaoxiao felt something was off; the knocking outside was incessant and really annoying. She still hadn't had enough sleep.
Who could be knocking at this hour? Looking outside, it was still pitch black; it wasn't dawn yet. Who could it be?
But she was also quite timid; what if it was something sinister? It was still dark outside, and someone was deliberately knocking around to scare people.
She pushed Qin Feng hard, shaking him back and forth until he woke up.
She said, "Husband, who is knocking at the door? It's been going on for a while; it's quite frightening. You should get up and check!"
He could only slowly put on his outer garment and climbed out of bed, saying, "Who is it outside? Knocking around in the middle of the night; if there's something urgent, it can wait until morning."
Outside came two familiar laughs that sounded somewhat familiar, as if they were from someone well-known in the household.
He said, "Master, it's me, Afu! It's almost time for Morning Court. There seems to have been a major event in the court recently; everyone needs to attend Morning Court. You should get up quickly! If you delay the timing, it could be a serious offense."
It turned out that the person outside was Afu, who had been knocking all along. His voice wasn't particularly loud; it seemed he didn't want to wake the Primary Wife.
Qin Feng is currently in a very difficult situation, feeling like he hasn't slept much at all. His eyes keep closing, and he wants to continue lying in bed and sleeping.
He has heard about the Morning Court from Afu. Sometimes it happens every few days, while other times it can go a month or more without one. Why is it so frequent now?
Could it be that the Battle Report from Taiyuan has been quickly relayed to Tokyo City, and the Emperor and Ministers already know about it? That’s why they are constantly discussing it.
It must be so. When he was in Taiyuan City, he heard from Wang Bin that they used the Eight Hundred Fast Riders to deliver the Battle Report and memorials.
This must have caused a significant stir in the court. The Jin Kingdom actually refused Negotiation and launched a large-scale invasion to the south.
Feeling somewhat awake, he began to put on his clothes, preparing to leave the room for the palace to attend the Morning Court.
Liu Xiaoxiao looked a bit surprised and said, “Husband, you’re going to the Morning Court? What about me? If I’m seen, how should I explain our situation to my sister?”
Qin Feng was also somewhat taken aback. The deed was done; she had already been brought back. Even if she didn’t agree, she had no choice but to accept it. He is the true master of the Qin Residence!
“Xiao Xiao, just wait for me here in this room. When I return, I will handle everything. Breakfast will be sent by the maid, so just relax and wait for me to come back!”
She could only shyly nod her head. Although she felt it was somewhat inappropriate, she could only agree.
After stepping out of the room, Qin Feng closed the door behind him. He couldn’t let Afu see his wife’s body; that belongs to him alone, and no one else should see!
Afu appeared respectful and seemed well-dressed and in good spirits, having gotten up early.
He said, “There has been a War in the north, and the Battle Report has been quickly sent to the Emperor. Now, all the officials are debating this matter—whether to negotiate or go to war—and it’s quite heated. You must assess the situation carefully and stand on the advantageous side.”
"Master, I heard from a servant of the Wang Family that both of the Wang Brothers are already dead. Wang Xiang harbors deep hatred towards you and has already impeached you. You must find an excuse for yourself; otherwise, you may fall into a dire situation."
Qin Feng's expression turned grim. Things were indeed not that simple. Although Wang Xiang appeared to be smiling on the surface, it was clear that he was hiding a dagger behind that smile.
He had already been impeached and wanted to drive him to his death—what a beastly thing to do! A Vicious Wolf! He even harmed his own relatives; he deserved to die. The three brothers were all greedy and lustful corrupt officials.
However, Qin Fu had some insight into these matters and was well aware of everything. His abilities were not in vain after years of guidance.
"Afu, don’t worry. I will speak the truth. The two Wang Brothers brought their demise upon themselves; they are beyond saving, and it has nothing to do with me."
He noticed that Afu was holding a bag that emitted a fragrant aroma, making his mouth water and feeling quite hungry.
"Is this for me to eat, Afu?"
Qin Fu immediately handed the pastry to his master, as it was prepared for him. In the past, when attending Morning Court, breakfast would always be prepared in advance since Morning Court could last several hours.
Considering the travel time back and forth, it might be noon before he could eat again. How could he endure that? Of course, he needed to eat beforehand.
Qin Feng grabbed the pastry and began to wolf it down, feeling extremely hungry since he hadn't eaten much the night before—just some dry rations.
He headed towards the door, with Afu following him closely. He needed to remember the names and appearances of officials who had good relations with him in court, fearing there might be trouble later.
What could have happened? His master had caught a cold and surprisingly forgotten all his previous memories! Although he looked like a normal person, how different was he from a fool? He no longer recognized those he used to know well.
Upon reaching the Gate of Your Residence, the coachman Guan Ping, rugged in appearance and quite robust, was waiting for him on the carriage.
He was not riding the Imperial Steed of the palace, but rather his own Black Horse, which looked more pleasing to him, so he got on it.
Qin Fu certainly did not follow him; that was a trip to the palace, and only the master could go. He had to stay at the residence!
In fact, on the way to the Negotiation this time, killing that Bandit Liu Hu and his son also earned him a good black horse, which should be the legendary Ferghana horse.
He handed it over to Guan Ping last night, and it should be kept in the stable at the residence. It was indeed a fine horse.
Qin Feng looked at the familiar horse ahead and suddenly thought of that very powerful horse! He felt a bit proud.
Thinking about it, it was still dark, and he had to go to the Morning Court. It was very cold outside; the biting Cold Wind was blowing fiercely, making it quite uncomfortable.
It turned out that being an official was not so comfortable after all; one still had to endure some hardships, like having to go to the Morning Court before dawn.
He felt drowsy again; it was really too early to get up, and his eyes began to close. He leaned against the carriage and started to sleep.
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