Chapter 1464: The Peach Blossoms of the Capital Are Blooming

In the days Bai Zhi’er spent playing in Peng City, she received letters from her father and mother almost every day.

Each of them sent a letter, and every time they wrote different things.

Her mother was most concerned about her relationship with Feng Fuce.

She always asked in the letter, "How far have you two progressed? If there are any doubts, be sure to ask your mother, don’t keep it to yourself. You still don’t understand anything about relationships."

Or she’d write in the letter, "Zhi’er, you’re a smart child. You can hold hands with him, but don’t let the cunning old Demon Lord take any other advantage."

When Bai Zhi’er read this letter, Feng Fuce happened to be behind her.

"Cunning, old?" The young Demon Lord frowned slightly.

He began to recall whether he was too harsh when he offended the Heavenly Dao in the past.

How could she describe him like that!

He had never played any insidious tricks.

"This is slander," Feng Fuce said.

Bai Zhi’er laughed joyfully, her eyes curving with amusement, "My mother is just worried about me."

Feng Fuce crossed his arms and sneered, "She should be worried because it’s you who is always taking advantage of me."

The girl’s cheeks flushed red, and she coughed twice, then went to open Bai Xilie’s letter.

Her father’s letter never asked about relationships.

Only asked—

"Zhi’er, are you satisfied with the food in Peng City? Is your accommodation comfortable? Should your father arrange for a local official to host you?"

"Don’t be hard on yourself, do whatever you want. If someone bullies you, don’t be afraid, write to your father, and he’ll teach them a lesson."

"Also, when have you decided on your return date? The peach blossoms in the Capital are blooming, and I’ve made plans with your mother to see them when you return."

A touch of warmth welled up in Bai Zhi’er’s heart.

She picked up her pen to reply, "I’ll return in two days, we’re about to come back! Um... Dad, when looking at the peach blossoms, can I bring Brother Fuce along?"

She entrusted Lei Hu to send the letter out.

And said to Feng Fuce with a smile, "We need to return soon, Dad sent six letters in total, each one asking when I’ll come back."

However,

The next day, Feng Fuce received an urgent order from the court.

He was instructed to investigate whether the Fan Family in Yuzhou was guilty of corruption.

Apparently, someone had secretly reported the Fan Family to the court for corruption and bribery.

They even listed evidence of all the officials associated with the Fan Family in the last five years.

It was so convincingly written, as if it was reported by someone from within the Fan Family.

Bai Xilie knew Feng Fuce was in Peng City, so he sent a secret order for him to thoroughly investigate there.

Of course, the last sentence of the secret order was Bai Xilie’s instruction: "Have Zhi’er return first, otherwise she’ll miss the peach blossom season."

Unfortunately, Bai Xilie didn’t quite understand his daughter.

"Of course, I want to stay!" Bai Zhi’er said to Feng Fuce.

She frowned as she analyzed, "The Fan Family has always been low-key, they’ve had no bad rumors for decades. Why have so many troublesome things arisen recently?"

Besides, when she helped Fan Xinhui read her face earlier, she didn’t see any calamity.

Just that her marriage prospects were terrible, indicating she’d marry the wrong person.

However, Bai Zhi’er knew about Ke Yong eloping with a concubine and could only express sympathy.

Feng Fuce closed the secret order, his eyes deep.

"Perhaps the Fan Family fell out with someone, angering the other’s interests. Are you going to stay with me?"

Bai Zhi’er nodded without hesitation.

Feng Fuce smiled, "Alright, three days are enough to figure it out. I won’t let you miss the peach blossom season."