CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 161: DON’T ASSUME EVERYONE ELSE IS AS SHORTSIGHTED AS YOU

Feng Qingyang nodded to Feng Qiwu and said, "Crown Prince, don’t misunderstand the third brother. He not only didn’t accuse you but also spoke on your behalf."

"Oh, really? Then it seems I misunderstood the third brother." Feng Qiwu glanced at Feng Wuchen with a faint smile.

At this point, Feng Qingyang inquired, "However, since you’ve already ordered people to transport those treasures down the mountain, why didn’t you inform me earlier?"

He still suspected that if the third brother hadn’t brought up the matter, Feng Qiwu would have seamlessly taken the treasures for himself.

Feng Qiwu displayed a puzzled expression upon hearing Feng Qingyang’s words.

"Father, it’s not an important issue. Your son didn’t even think of it, so how could I have told you earlier?" Feng Qiwu replied casually.

Feng Qingyang: ...

Feng Wuchen: ...

...

A moment later, Feng Qingyang looked at Feng Qiwu with a face full of helplessness, "You probably only have bandit suppression in your eyes."

"Otherwise, what? Your son went there precisely to suppress bandits and kill people. Gold and silver treasures are dead things in my eyes, not worth mentioning." Feng Qiwu replied directly.

He then said calmly, "But I didn’t expect, Father, that you would suspect your son of wanting to keep such insignificant treasures for himself."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang awkwardly laughed and quickly straightened his face, saying, "That’s nonsense. If I suspected you of keeping the treasures for yourself, would I call you here for a talk?"

"Before you came, the third brother had already said that perhaps you were so focused on bandit suppression that you forgot to search the mountain. I think what he said makes sense, so I called you here to confirm."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu glanced at Feng Wuchen, "The third brother indeed knows me."

"Crown Prince, you’re joking. I just think you’re not that kind of person." Feng Wuchen smiled.

In his heart, however, he couldn’t wait to tear Feng Qiwu into pieces.

So it’s you who has money!

So it’s you who can!

...

At this point, Feng Qiwu’s brows and eyes were full of impatience as he said, "Father, is there anything else? If there’s nothing else, your son will go back to rest. I haven’t slept for days and nights."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang immediately said, "Then hurry and go back to rest, third brother, you may leave too."

"Yes, Father, your son takes his leave." Feng Wuchen quickly responded.

Then, the two of them withdrew together.

After leaving the Imperial Study Room, Feng Wuchen asked with feigned politeness, "I’ve heard that Crown Prince went to the northwest all by himself, killing forty thousand bandits? It’s truly admirable for the third brother."

Feng Qiwu coldly glanced at him, "Do I need your admiration?"

Feng Wuchen: ...

Can you speak properly?

And then, Feng Qiwu continued, "But, third brother, can you stop being short-sighted and thinking everyone is as money-minded as you?"

"The treasures of Xiaoyu Pass are the blood and sweat of the people. I am a man of principle and find it filthy to use. Understand?" Feng Qiwu said disdainfully.

It’s as if the person who had most of the treasures secretly taken away wasn’t him.

Feng Wuchen was directly choked by Feng Qiwu’s words, his face looking extremely unpleasant.

But before he could retort, Feng Qiwu had already snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, and strode away.

Witnessing it, Feng Wuchen was so furious he almost spat blood.

You’re the noble one!

You’re the magnanimous one!

Watch out for karma when you pretend!

...

And what happened outside the Imperial Study Room quickly reached the ears of Feng Qingyang.

Upon hearing it, he felt even more certain that what Feng Qiwu said was true.

However, he still sent the Hidden Guard to investigate thoroughly.

As for the decree stuffed into the tiger’s head earlier, he didn’t order someone to retract it.

At this moment.

Spring Peach had already skillfully prepared several plates of pastries.

"Miss, I followed your usual methods, ensuring that when Crown Prince eats them, he’ll think you personally made them. Even if you go to the Eastern Palace and have to make them again, it won’t be exposed."

Looking at the delicate and beautiful pastries on the plate, Bai Susu couldn’t help but swallow a bit.

She had to admit that culinary skills, like learning medicine, require talent.

Someone like Spring Peach would absolutely be a master-level pastry chef in modern times.

As for herself, she’s at the bottom in culinary skills.

...

"Spring Peach, your skills are really getting better and better." Bai Susu said at this moment.

Hearing this, Spring Peach immediately beamed and said, "Miss, you’re too kind. Compared to you, I’m still far off."

Bai Susu awkwardly replied instantly, "Not at all. Your skills have definitely surpassed mine."

The original owner, as a model noble lady, was not only proficient in musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting but also maxed out culinary and tea art skills.

She just couldn’t.

And having received repeated affirmation from Bai Susu, Spring Peach’s smile grew even wider.

She then packed the pastries into a food box and asked, "So shall we personally deliver it to Crown Prince?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu’s mind stirred.

This is a good idea.

Since grandfather allowed her to show some concern for Feng Qiwu, he should permit her to go out and personally deliver the pastries to the Crown Prince Mansion, right?

And if she goes now, she’ll surely give Feng Qiwu a surprise.

Thinking of this, Bai Susu immediately said, "Sure, I’ll deliver it personally."

Then she had Warm Summer tidy herself up again, put on her veiled hat, and went out.

...

Meanwhile, having been summoned into the palace repeatedly, Feng Qiwu was in an extremely foul mood.

Additionally, Ling Xi was just about to report the interrogation results of Consort Li, so he decided to personally go to the dungeon.

Just as he was about to get up, Li Cang came jogging over with delight, "Your Highness, Crown Princess Consort has come to visit you!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu couldn’t help but be stunned.

"You said that Susu is here?"

How could it be?

Would Old Bai Qianshan really allow Susu to come and find him personally during the day?

"Indeed, Crown Princess Consort even brought a food box, probably personally made some pastries for you!" Li Cang said with a look full of ambiguity.

As someone experienced, he understood these rituals all too well.

Crown Princess Consort must be here to bring things to His Highness.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu’s mood instantly improved, waved his hand, and said to Ling Xi, "You step down first."

"Yes, Your Highness." Ling Xi immediately took his leave.

At this moment, Feng Qiwu strode towards the door.

Meanwhile, Bai Susu was already being led in by Aunt Zhang.

Last night, Feng Qiwu personally brought her over, so she hadn’t seen the layout of the Eastern Palace.

Now, naturally, she was extremely curious and observed the residence of Feng Qiwu carefully.

Aunt Zhang could not help but chuckle and introduced the layout of the Eastern Palace to her.

But soon, this "tour guide" lost her position.

Because Feng Qiwu, the actual host, came over personally.

...