Book 16: Chapter 35
It was only a matter of days before Ming Feizhen’s plan to procrastinate at Yan Manor was sabotaged.
“You want me to accompany your young mistress on a shopping trip?” Ming Feizhen could not believe what came of the maid’s mouth. “Why? Actually, why should I?”
“What sort of question is that? Because you’re a servant.” The maid was almost unbearably arrogant compared to when they first met. “We’re short on servants at the manor to begin with. Not only have you been freeloading here, but you also eat the most, yet you refuse to help out. What sort of servant are you?’
Typically, even if one were visiting their relative’s place, if the visitor’s servant did not have any chores to attend to, they were to help out at the residence. Ever since they started lodging at Yan Manor, the only thing Ming Feizhen had done was send Tang Ye out on jobs to collect information with Yan Qingluo while he relaxed at the manor.
“My sort,” answered Ming Feizhen. “Besides, would it not besmirch your reputation if a crude man like myself were to accompany you two in public?”
The maid cheerfully tugged Ming Feizhen’s arm. “That was your concern? We don’t see you as a man, so it’ll be fine as long as you do the heavy lifting.”
“You should rethink what you just said! If you say it too many times, you’ll cop a beating!”
Unfortunately, Ming Feizhen had to submit because if he was too noisy, Yan Buer might have had come over. Since they had met several times in the past, Yan Buer recognised Ming Feizhen’s real appearance and knew a fair bit about Night Fortress’ internal affairs. While he and Tang Ye did have a disguise on, they did not actually alter their appearance much. Instead of wearing a skin-made mask, Ming Feizhen only used mud and tools to modify his face. Tang Ye only switched out his attire, which really only made him appear more affable and closer to someone in his early twenties. Yan Buer’s discerning eyes needed no introduction when he was able to see through Ming Huayu’s ploys, so Ming Feizhen had to go along with the demand.
Meeting up with Yan Qingluo, who had been waiting by the manor entrance and welcomed them with a smile, the maid cheerfully reported, “Mistress, he is here. We can set out now.”