Ji Binyu's face was as dark as water, his pupils narrowed, and his effeminate cheeks bore a warning: "This is, after all, the Lin Kingdom. The Lin Kingdom's princess is about to ascend the throne as Empress. Her reputation is not something you can disrespect as you please."
"Thank you for the reminder, Great Protector General."
Feng Ninghe smiled it away, her eyes calm, her beautiful face showing no change in emotion: "You've come here in high spirits today, it seems, looking for trouble. I never expected this to be the Lin Kingdom's hospitality. I've certainly gained some insight today."
Looking at the beautiful face before her, Ji Binyu gritted his teeth in anger: "Feng Ninghe, there is one thing I would like to ask you properly. The Princess summoned you last night, where did you go and what did you do?"
It was obvious that he was here to demand an explanation.
Feng Ninghe, however, acted as if nothing had happened, boldly raising her eyes to meet his gaze: "I went after the Princess summoned me, and then I returned to rest. Does the Great General have any questions?"
Ji Binyu's sharp gaze, like that of a jackal, was fixed on Feng Ninghe.
But he could not detect the slightest clue from Feng Ninghe's face.
He suspected Feng Ninghe was the one who stripped him naked, but he had no evidence whatsoever.
Ji Binyu clenched his fists secretly, and his male voice spat out a warning: "I hope the truth is as you say, otherwise, you will bear the consequences."
"The Great General's temper is truly fiery. Could it be that you were found naked on the road by a maid early this morning?"
As if recalling something, Feng Ninghe's delicate face showed a hint of inquiry: "If that's the case, Great General, there's no need to implicate others, is there?"
Feng Xing and the others were unaware of this matter.
Upon hearing this, subtle changes appeared on their faces.
Bai Niannian's lips curved up, and she playfully crossed her arms: "Great General, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. You should find the person who stripped you, why must you involve others?"
Feng Xing's handsome face showed a coldness, and he tightened his grip on the long sword in his hand, appearing ready to strike at any moment: "It seems the Great General has many enemies. It's time to rein in your temper. Otherwise, who knows what trouble will arise next time."
Ji Binyu's face turned green and white with anger.
He slightly lowered his gaze, his effeminate face radiating coldness. He finally swallowed his resentment: "The former Empress of the Lin Kingdom was named Lin Ninghe. You share a name that differs by only one character. Your arrival in the Lin Kingdom is also fate. It seems there will be much excitement to watch in the future."
Feng Ninghe refused to admit that she had done it, and he could do nothing about it.
They were all in this grand palace. Time was long, and he would have plenty of opportunities to target Feng Ninghe.
After uttering his words, he gave Feng Ninghe a deep look, then turned and left.
Ji Binyu had not gone far when he saw a maid hurrying towards him.
"General, the Princess requests your presence," the maid said respectfully.
Ji Binyu grunted, nodded slightly, a sense of disgust lingering.
Before even seeing Lin Yuran, he already understood the purpose of the summons.
Lin Yuran must be referring to the matter of him being found naked in the middle of the road.
Thinking of this, his hatred intensified...
Only after Ji Binyu's figure had completely disappeared did Zhenzhu approach, her face showing a hint of urgency: "Miss Feng, General Ji has certainly taken notice of you. He will surely regard you as a thorn in his side from now on!"
Feng Ninghe smiled it away, her expression showing a hint of fearlessness: "When the soldiers come, we'll block them; when the water comes, we'll cover it with earth. I have nothing to fear."
Bai Niannian spat in the direction Ji Binyu had left, saying with slight disdain: "Someone like him must have offended someone to have his clothes stripped off."
"I stripped his clothes."
At this moment, a woman's voice calmly stated.
It was Feng Ninghe who spoke, her expression exceptionally serene, as if recounting an insignificant matter.
Bai Niannian's eyes widened: "What? Master, you did this? You did a wonderful job!"
Feng Xing's face also broke into a smile, looking at Feng Ninghe with admiration.
Only the mistress would do such a thing; others would not dare.
Zhenzhu was frantic, her expression growing more anxious: "It's over, it's over! With this matter blown up to this extent, the Great General will never let it go easily. He came here today precisely because he already suspects Miss Feng!"
Looking at the anxious Zhenzhu, Xiao Zhao, while chewing on a meat bun, said: "Zhenzhu, since Master dared to do such a thing, it means she hasn't feared Ji Binyu from the beginning. There's no need to worry."
Moreover, everything Ji Binyu encountered was well-deserved.
This was merely collecting a small interest.
Zhenzhu had no choice but to temporarily suppress her unease, but she still reminded him: "Having said that, we still need to be careful. After all, this is the Lin Kingdom."
Not far away, Xiao Ya was quietly observing everything.
Upon learning that Feng Ninghe was the one who stripped Ji Binyu's clothes, she couldn't help but frown.
There was a distinction between men and women. Feng Ninghe and Si Jianye already had a daughter, and she should maintain distance from other men.
But how could this woman strip a man's clothes? What kind of behavior was this?
Xiao Ya was displeased but did not voice her thoughts, subtly changing the subject: "I didn't see him when I delivered food to the Underworld King. The Underworld King seemed to have left very early."
To this, Feng Ninghe replied softly: "Perhaps he had something to do."
According to Si Xin Xin, Si Jianye was not here last night.
It seemed he had not returned all night.
She inexplicably felt that Si Jianye had gone to the Lin Kingdom with another purpose, perhaps he had important matters to attend to.
These simple words intensified Xiao Ya's displeasure.
How could this woman not even know the whereabouts of the Underworld King? She even appeared indifferent.
No matter what, her relationship with the Underworld King was extraordinary, not comparable to ordinary people, yet she showed no concern for the Underworld King's whereabouts.
What if the Underworld King were to meet with an accident?
Xiao Ya bit her red lip, her displeasure rapidly growing in her heart. Her expression remained unchanged throughout, not revealing any clues.
Inside a luxurious palace.
Lin Yuran was leaning on a soft couch, her slender hand holding a cup of tea.
"Great Protector General arrives!"
The maid's voice broke into the sleeping quarters.
The woman lazily raised her eyes, her gaze falling upon the tall, upright figure entering the chamber.
Ji Binyu's eyes were slightly heavy, his effeminate, well-defined face showing a hint of anger.
After leaving Feng Ninghe, his mood plummeted.
The one who had attacked him was clearly Feng Ninghe.
But he had no evidence and could not seek justice for himself, so he could only suppress his anger for the time being.
Looking at the man, Lin Yuran proactively asked: "What exactly happened last night? You are not the type of person to act rashly."