Da Liu naturally hated the two brothers who kidnapped Tang Little North to the bone.
However, since Jin Feng said to keep them alive, he could only tie them up together with Monkey.
The two brothers had no trace of drunkenness left at this point. They were all scared pale, trembling with fear.
They all saw the killing intent in Da Liu and Monkey’s eyes. They knew this time they had truly kicked an iron plate.
Jin Feng had not slept for a day and a night. Before, with the matter of Tang Little North sustaining him, he could still hold on. Now that Tang Little North was found, the tension in his heart released, and waves of fatigue immediately assaulted him. He really had no mind to deal with two small thugs who were obviously being used as pawns.
Because they were afraid of alarming the kidnappers, Jin Feng and the others had come quietly. If he carried Tang Little North back to the inn from here, Jin Feng’s arms would probably give out.
With no other choice, he had Da Liu fetch a stool. Holding Tang Little North, he sat in the courtyard waiting for Monkey to go back and get the carriage.
Tang Little North had been too tense these two days. Jin Feng had just sat down not long when she fell asleep. Even when Tang Dongdong arrived, she did not wake up.
Even in sleep, her two hands always tightly hugged Jin Feng’s neck. Only when they returned to the inn and Jin Feng placed her on the bed did she, in a daze, look around, confirm it was her own room, and then let go.
Jin Feng was also exhausted beyond measure. After putting down Tang Little North, he returned to his own room and fell headfirst into sleep.
Tang Little North and Jin Feng slept soundly, but Young Master Wen Yuan could not sleep.
Just now, his guard came to report that Tang Little North had been rescued by Jin Feng!
After arriving in Guangyuan, Young Master Wen Yuan truly experienced the charm of scented soap.
Every one or two days, Tang Little North would arrange for people to bring out thirty or fifty boxes of scented soap for sale. Each time, they were snatched up in less than the time for a cup of tea.
There were even two times when they were completely bought out by maids from wealthy families the moment they were brought out.
Young Master Wen Yuan had never seen such a booming business. His interest in scented soap grew even greater.
Then he sent people to snatch up a few boxes of soap and found Guangyuan’s best physician, wanting to figure out what scented soap was made of.
After the physician’s identification, there was simply no pearl, Tianshan snow lotus, ginseng, or the like in the scented soap. Even if there was any, the content was negligible.
Young Master Wen Yuan later paid high prices for two more physicians, and the answers were the same.
He knew right then that Tang Little North had lied. Scented soap was not made from these precious medicinal ingredients.
The materials were probably very simple.
This discovery excited Young Master Wen Yuan so much he nearly jumped up.
There were far more rich people in the capital than in Guangyuan. If scented soap was his, would that not mean making a fortune?
Most importantly, scented soap was extremely popular with women. It was the perfect gift to please noble ladies in the capital.
Young Master Wen Yuan immediately offered a high reward on the spot, asking the physician to analyse the formula of the scented soap.
Unfortunately, even beaten to death, the physician could not imagine that scented soap for removing grease was actually made from pig fat.
After researching for several days with no progress, the physician could only give up helplessly.
However, the temptation brought by scented soap was really too great. To just give up like this, Young Master Wen Yuan was truly unwilling.
After thinking for several days, he finally decided to take the risk. He had his guard act to kidnap Tang Little North, temporarily detain her, and take her back to the capital together.
Once in the capital, would Tang Little North not be at his mercy?
He was not worried about failing to extract the formula for scented soap.
According to Young Master Wen Yuan’s plan, Tang Little North had conflicted with Zhou Dewu. Madam Zhou had made harsh threats in many places. With Tang Little North missing, everyone would only suspect the Zhou family. No one would suspect him.
In fact, his plan started very successfully. Tang Little North was kidnapped on the front foot, and the garrison soldiers went to the Zhou family on the back foot.
It was just that he did not expect the garrison soldiers to be personally led by the Prefect of Guangyuan.
Even more unexpectedly, the prefect not only personally led the search of the Zhou family but also, for a girl from a brothel background like Tang Little North, sealed the entire city of Guangyuan.
If it were only that, it would be fine. Guangyuan was a prefectural city. The prefect could not seal it forever. Anyway, Tang Little North was hidden by his people. They could leave after the seal was lifted. It was the same.
It was just a matter of delaying a few days.
Unfortunately, he encountered Jin Feng.
The moment Jin Feng offered the high reward and mobilised the masses, he had already lost.
A conspiracy was still a conspiracy. No matter how cleverly designed, it could not withstand the force of justice.
In just one day, Tang Little North, whom he had hidden with all his efforts, was found by Jin Feng.
Even the two brothers and the woman responsible for guarding Tang Little North were all captured by Jin Feng.
At this time, Young Master Wen Yuan felt not only frustration in his heart but also some panic.
He asked his guard, “Mr Qu, are you sure those two brothers did not see your face?”
It had to be said that Young Master Wen Yuan was very well-mannered. He always maintained an appearance of humility and courtesy.
Even now when panicked, even if the other party was just a guard, as long as the other had ability and value to use, he would address him as mister rather than call him by name.
He treated the Zhou family the same way. Even though he looked down on Zhou Changlin in his heart, and even more on Zhou Changlin’s three sons, he still called him Uncle Changlin every time.
When going to the brothel with Zhou Dewu, he was also full of sincere toasts.
But when Tang Little North beat Zhou Dewu badly, his guard could clearly have intervened, yet Young Master Wen Yuan did not let the guard act. Instead, he chose to watch the fun.
Later, he even diverted disaster to the east. He sent people to kidnap Tang Little North himself but framed the Zhou family.
He did not hesitate at all.
He did not care at all whether the Zhou family would suffer disaster because of it.
This was the result of years of cultivation by his father.
“Young master, rest assured. This one was masked the entire time and also changed my voice. Even if this one stands before the two brothers now, they would not recognise me.”
The guard said confidently.
“You can even change your voice?” Young Master Wen Yuan was stunned.
“Of course. This is our sect’s unique skill.”
The guard spoke again. His voice had already changed from normal to hoarse.
If not looking at the face, Young Master Wen Yuan would never have thought this was the guard’s voice.
“That is good, that is good.”
Young Master Wen Yuan finally felt a bit relieved. Then he continued, “Jin Feng has found Tang Little North. The city gates will probably open tomorrow. Mr Qu, prepare yourself. Tomorrow after breakfast, we will go to the Zhou family to say goodbye, then set off back to the capital.”
“So urgent?” The guard frowned and asked. “We have not bought any scented soap yet.”
“With Tang Little North in trouble, Guangyuan definitely will not sell scented soap again in the short term. Waiting any longer is just wasting time in vain.”
Young Master Wen Yuan said, “From the news I have inquired these past few days, Jin Feng is one to bear grudges. Moreover, his influence in Guangyuan is greater than I expected. If we are caught by him with any handle, we will not be able to leave when we want to.”
Caution brings longevity. This was the principle his father taught Young Master Wen Yuan.
If the plan failed, it was fine. There would be another chance next time. But if the person was gone, then there would be nothing.
Even if it was just discovering a hint of danger, Young Master Wen Yuan immediately prepared to slip away.
