Pawning lifespan, starting from a low-level martial arts world to transform into a dragon.

Chapter 100 The Changing Relationship Between the Three, Zhou's Invitation

The next day, news of Guan Rongci's death spread quickly throughout the capital, even though the Feng family tried to suppress it.

The Feng family told the outside world that he had fallen ill suddenly, thus concealing the truth that he had been poisoned.

That evening, Chen Ye received an invitation from Zuo Dongxi and set off for Fengqing Tower.

The streetlights were dim, and people were coming and going.

As soon as Chen Ye entered Fengqing Restaurant, the manager recognized this regular customer at a glance and immediately put on a smile, personally stepping forward to greet him, saying, "Master Chen has arrived! Chief Zuo and Master Su are already waiting upstairs."

As he spoke, he stopped a waiter and ordered, "Go and escort Master Chen upstairs."

"This way, Mr. Chen."

Chen Ye nodded, casually gave the waiter a piece of silver, and went upstairs.

The waiter took the silver with both hands, respectfully put it into his pocket, and his expression immediately became more obsequious. He bent down and led Chen Ye to a private room.

Chen Ye pushed open the door and went in; Zuo Dongxi and Su Guang were already sitting inside.

Several steaming side dishes were laid out on the table, and a pot of warm wine had been poured into three wine glasses, filling the air with its aroma.

When Zuo Dongxi saw him come in, he grinned and said, "Brother Chen is here! We've been waiting for you! Come and sit down."

Chen Ye sat down, picked up his wine glass, lightly clinked it with the two men's glasses, and downed it in one gulp.

The warm wine, as it enters the throat, carries a mellow warmth that flows straight down to the stomach.

He has now been reborn eight times, and his internal organs have undergone transformation.

This amount of alcohol was hardly enough to make him drunk.

But he still enjoys having a few sips occasionally.

Without him.

It can only relieve fatigue.

Zuo Dongxi put down his wine glass, leaned forward slightly, and said with barely suppressed curiosity, "Brother Chen, this is truly amazing! I just walked around the door as you said, and Feng Bainian really killed his wife? How did you do it?"

Before things settled down, Zuo Dongxi and Su Guang only knew that Chen Ye was dealing with Guan Rongci, but they were unaware of the messy affairs between Guan Rongci and the second master of the Lu family.

They had no idea how Chen Ye had used this personal relationship to devise a specific plan.

Both of them couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

"It was just some information I heard and happened to come in handy; it's nothing mysterious." Chen Ye's expression was indifferent, clearly not wanting to delve into the matter, and he changed the subject, saying, "In any case, with Guan Rongci dead, Feng Rong, who was imprisoned, is most likely not going to survive either. We can finally put our minds at ease. There are no more worries about the Feng family. Congratulations!"

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Su Guang and Zuo Dongxi raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Su Guang, who was usually taciturn and rarely showed his emotions, couldn't help but smile when he saw that the Third Young Master had avenged his great enemy.

Zuo Dongxi laughed loudly, "You didn't see it! When Feng Bainian saw me, his face was incredibly ugly, like he'd lost his parents. Haha, I really got my revenge! It felt so good!"

"Ever since we met Brother Chen, things have gone incredibly smoothly for us." Zuo Dongxi stood up abruptly, holding his glass with both hands, and said, "Come on, Brother Chen, let me toast you."

Su Guang quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Young master, I also respect you."

Zuo Dongxi's hand holding the wine glass stopped in mid-air. His gaze swept back and forth between Su Guang and Chen Ye, and he was quite surprised that Su Guang had suddenly changed his way of addressing him.

Sitting in the chair, Chen Ye keenly sensed the subtle changes in the relationship between the three of them.

He couldn't help but sigh.

After acquiring the status of a scholar, his strength and social standing gradually distanced him from the two men, making it impossible for them to continue their brotherly relationship as before.

Although I had expected it, I didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Chen Ye felt a pang of sadness.

He stood up, raised his glass, and said, "We're all brothers who've been through thick and thin together, no need to be so polite."

The three clinked their glasses together again.

This scene, except for the people's hearts, is exactly the same as when they first met.

Chen Ye put down his wine glass, picked up his chopsticks, and asked, "Any news from Chongwu Tower lately?"

Su Guang and Zuo Dongxi knew that Chen Ye had been concerned about the situation in Danfeng County, but unfortunately, they had no direct connections there and their knowledge was limited.

Zuo Dongxi pondered for a moment and said, "The patrol caravan has recently taken in several groups of merchants from Danfeng County. They all say that the situation there is appalling and the situation is getting worse. It seems that even the Zheng family there is struggling to hold on and is planning to move the entire clan south."

Chen Ye asked, "The northwest of Jing Kingdom borders Beiliang. Has the situation there always been rather unfavorable?"

"It's not good, but it's not as bad as it is now, with war raging everywhere and refugees scattered all over the place."

Chen Ye turned to Zuo Dongxi and said, "Brother Zuo, you have many men under your command. Could you send someone to Danfeng County to gather information for me?"

"I'll ask around to see if anyone's willing to go. It's not a safe place, after all, and I doubt there are many people willing to take the risk."

Zuo Dongxi neither agreed nor refused.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Zuo. As long as you're willing to go, there's plenty of money."

"It's nothing."

"Now that the Feng family's matter is settled, let's drink to our hearts' content tonight." Zuo Dongxi picked up the wine pot, replaced the wine cups with bowls, refilled them, and said, "We won't leave until we're drunk!"

"We won't leave until we're drunk."

Four days passed quietly.

During this period, the inner quarters of the Feng family were in complete chaos without the mistress of the house.

Guan Rongci's funeral was held hastily and in a somber manner.

The servants in the mansion often gossiped in private, feeling that Guan Rongci's death was suspicious.

Moreover, many people also discovered that some servants in the main courtyard, who served the master, disappeared after visiting Xiangguo Temple.

It disappeared inexplicably.

Then everyone realized something was wrong and dared not say anything more, let alone comment on the matter.

While the other households were vying for power, Zhou Yun'e's side was much quieter.

She didn't rush to do anything at this time, but simply continued to manage her affairs and take care of her children as usual, appearing magnanimous and composed.

On the fifth day, she used the excuse of taking care of the shop to stay overnight at a villa owned by the Zhou family instead of returning to the Feng family home.

As evening approached, Zhou Shu sent a letter to the Cui residence, inviting Chen Ye to come and have a chat.

Chen Ye received the invitation just as he finished what he was doing.

After opening the invitation and glancing at it, he couldn't help but smile.

He immediately washed up in the house, changed into a clean robe, left the Cui residence, and readily accepted the appointment.

Zhou Yun'e chose a secluded private villa outside the city.

The courtyard is small, with white walls and black tiles, and a clump of green bamboo growing in the middle, giving it a rather elegant feel.

A faint fragrance wafted in the air.

When Chen Ye arrived, the courtyard gate was ajar, and lamps were already lit inside.

He stood at the door but did not rush in. Instead, he walked around the courtyard.

Using his keen senses to investigate and confirm that no one was lying in ambush, he then pushed open the door and entered.

Upon entering, one sees Zhou Yun'e sitting on a stool in the main hall, with a low table in front of her.

A pot of wine and four or five small dishes were warming on a low table.

Unlike her dignified and composed demeanor at the Feng residence, she wore a light purple long dress today, her hair loosely tied up, giving her a more languid and charming look than usual.