As according toZhuang Pu’s prediction, they reached the gates of Han Ruo late that evening.

An attendantshowed the Tong Kingdoms Royal Uncle, Qing Zhang’s sealed letter and theywere immediately led into the city with a grand welcome.

The arrival ofsome important guests had been conveyed to them earlier, so they had preparedthe best food and accommodations for the group.

The reason theygave for their circ.u.mstances upon arrival was that Tong’s Qing Zhang and XiLei’s Duke Ming were not comfortable traveling on luxurious s.h.i.+ps andpreferred land travel.

After enjoyingthe carefully laid out banquet, they immediately dispersed to get some muchneeded rest.

Regarding FengMing’s safety, Rong Hu and Luo Yun had been constantly serious and attentive.Feng Ming’s temporary, exquisite living quarters were thoroughly examined. Furthermore,the ins and outs of the arrangements were handled by Xi Lei’s elite guardsand the Xiao Family‘s experts.

During thebanquet, Feng Ming had to drink 2 cups of wine for entertainment. Arriving tohis room, his steps were already unstable. Chiu Lan who supported him fromthe back softly reprimanded, ‘Duke Ming hasn’t take care of himself. You areclearly exhausted and should not have been drinking. The officer that toastedyou was not even a high ranking soldier of Tong!”

“Duke Ming’sback!” Chiu Yue and Chiu Xing who were left behind to prepare shouted as theysaw Feng Ming’s silhouette. They impatiently went out to welcome him,t.i.ttering around like flowers drifting on clouds. They supported Feng Minginside while chattering continuously, “Why did you take so long? You stillwant to drink? You can’t drink anymore tonight.”

“Why can’t Idrink anymore tonight?”

The two maidssmiled mysteriously and simultaneously said, “We cannot tell you!”

(EDnote: Lol, we all know why…)

Feng Ming lookedquestioningly at Chiu Lan who also had no knowledge of this matter while ChiuXing laughed merrily and kept them guessing.

CX: “Only we andRong Hu know but…”

“…Rong Hu is notgoing to spoil anything.” Chiu Yue finished her sentence.

Still puzzled,Feng Ming was pushed inside the room by them.

Chiu Yue glaredfiercely at Luo Yun who was a.s.signed to guard Feng Ming, and warned him,“Tonight, Duke Ming will need a good rest. There is no need for you to comeinside to disturb him.”

Entering, RongHu who was sitting, stood up and gave Feng Ming the same mysterious smile.

 “Duke Ming has returned. Warm water hasalready been prepared, you can go take a bath now.” With a gesture, heushered Feng Ming inside.

Sure enough,inside the room was a large bath tub that was normally used by bigwigofficials to bathe.

The tub was solarge that not only Chiu Yue, even Chiu Xing included could fit in the bath.

Feng Ming’s.e.xpression still contained confusion when the 2 sisters softly chuckled andpushed him one step forward. Bowing in respect, the two took their leavesaying, “The servants will retreat.”

Chiu Lan spokeup, “Ai…we still need to wait until Duke Ming’s bath…”

Not yet finishedspeaking, the two sister had already shut up Chiu Lan’s mouth with theirhands and dragged her away. They also thoughtfully shut the doors on theirway out.