Chapter 37
The quiet hum of Feng Jiao Xue’s small realm was broken only by the gentle rustling of leaves and the cascading sound of the waterfall. She sat cross-legged on a smooth stone, her mind drifting as she meditated, solidifying the progress of her recent breakthrough. Yet, a nagging thought refused to let her rest, the brazen behavior of the servants.
The wind carried an ominous stillness as Feng Jiao Xue gazed out over the quiet space, her sharp eyes narrowing in thought.
The brazen behavior of the servants lingered in her mind, scratching at her curiosity like a persistent itch. How could they have been so bold as to openly insult her?
She might no longer hold the favor of her clan, but her lineage was undeniable. The granddaughter of the former patriarch, Feng Ao, and a direct descendant of the main branch, such audacity made no sense.
"Why would they dare?" she muttered to herself, her sharp eyes glinting in the dim light.
A shadow shifted behind her, and Huang Jin De stepped into view. "Still thinking about them?" he asked, folding his arms across his chest.
Feng Jiao Xue nodded, her voice steady but cold. "Their audacity makes no sense. I’m still the granddaughter of the former patriarch. Even if I’ve fallen out of favor, I’m from the main branch. There’s more to this. Something doesn’t add up," she muttered under her breath.
At her side, Huang Jin De shifted. His expression was calm, but his eyes gleamed with a quiet determination. "Shall I investigate, Xiao Xue?"
"Do it discreetly," she instructed. "Find out why they act as if there are no consequences. Something feels off." Her voice steady as she thoughtfuly look at him. "Find out why they’re fearless. It’s as if they’re blind to the consequences of offending me, or perhaps they know something I don’t."
Huang Jin De gave a slight bow before disappearing in a flash of movement, his figure melding with the shadows of the courtyard.
As silence settled around her once more, Feng Jiao Xue straightened her posture as she also got out of the little realm and turned her attention toward the looming structure in the distance.