Chapter Nine: Robbery and Lust
Haha, she appeals to both men and women! This woman is interesting and bold. Why don't you bring her to the inn?" Leng Feng laughed heartily, then gave his brother's shoulder a heavy pat.
"Get up, what have you found out?" Chu Jingcheng asked while folding the belly band neatly and tucking it into his clothes, pressing it against his chest.
"Your subordinate pays respects to the prince." Leng Yi bowed and saluted, his actions displaying great respect, his expression serious, presenting a demeanor of official business.
Your Highness, do you mean to let go of the woman who claims you are promiscuous?
The forgotten guard in the corner couldn't hold back and burst into laughter, showing no respect for Prince Jing. As soon as the laughter faded, he caught a glimpse of the sharp glare directed at him by Prince Jing, and he immediately ceased his laughter, pressing his lips together tightly.
The prince said, "I had my subordinate stop her and speak with her. This woman appears to be weak and frail, with shallow and labored breathing, her complexion slightly yellowish, and her hands show no calluses. She is likely a concubine's daughter from some noble family." Leng Yi observed closely, his words were all reasonable, yet he happened to be mistaken this time.
My lord, the set of clothes that was stolen from you is not ordinary; it bears the exclusive embroidery of the Northern Hao royal family. As long as this woman is in Xize, even if the world turns upside down, she can still be found.
"Your Highness, I heard a woman on the streets of the capital describe you as exceptionally handsome, appealing to both men and women." The cold tone of voice, combined with a serious expression, creates an indescribable strangeness when paired with such words
At this moment, Leng Feng laughed inappropriately again, "The ghostly shadow, Leng Yi, has arrived"
Haha! Upon hearing this, Leng Feng couldn't help but laugh, bursting into a hearty laugh, nearly laughing himself to death
This prince is also curious about what kind of remarkable person it is. Chu Jingcheng's voice was cold, and he tightly grasped the bellyband, as if through it he could see the culprit.
I am merely curious, what kind of extraordinary person could strip you of your clothes and take your silver? How impoverished must that person be, given that the amount of silver you carry is not substantial, Your Highness?" Leng Feng succinctly articulated the matter, his gaze fixed on that bellyband.
Leng Feng, Leng Yi, lead all soldiers to guard all pawnshops in the capital. If any woman enters a pawnshop, they must be thoroughly interrogated. If His Majesty of the West Ze inquires, I will explain myself. After Chu Jingcheng finished speaking, he stood up and walked towards the backyard of the post station
"Your Highness, this woman has truly committed a grave offense. If captured, even fifty lashes would be too lenient a punishment for her!" Leng Feng retracted his smile and replaced it with an extremely serious expression
Do not look for her; the most critical task now is to find the woman who stole the king's clothes! She will surely sell the garments. Even if she lives in the suburbs, as long as she enters the capital and goes to the pawnshop, he will be able to capture her on the spot
Now it was the turn of the guard reporting to twitch at the corners of his mouth. At such a time, Prince Jing was still joking with Guard Leng! The dignified Prince Jing was being forcibly stripped and robbed of money by a weak woman from the West, a blatant act of robbery and assault!
Leng Feng and Leng Yi are both the first bodyguards of Chu Jingcheng. They were born on the same day in the same year, and are twins, one hot and one cold, one active and one passive
"My lord, I have heard that you encountered thieves in an ambush outside the capital?" Leng Feng said with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, his tone light and cheerful, clearly aware of what had happened to his lord but deliberately choosing not to mention it
Leng Feng raised his hand and slapped his head, "The prince has already stated that the most critical task at the moment is to expedite the search for the woman from hetushu.com who gifted the prince a bellyband!"
Chu Jingcheng's gaze deepened, and it was yet another woman
However, Chu Jingcheng's brows furrowed deeply, and he tightened his grip on the bellyband in his hand
Chu Jingcheng remained silent, his expression growing even colder. At that moment, a guard hurried in, his face filled with concern. Upon entering the hall, he bowed and said, "Your Highness, I do not know who leaked the information, but now all the citizens of the capital are aware of what happened to you in the outskirts of the city"
"This king has discovered that after not seeing you for many days, your tongue has become as sharp as a sword." Chu Jingcheng's expression was cold, and his tone was flat. Leng Feng had fought alongside him through life and death; he was not merely a subordinate, but a comrade-in-arms, and there was also a bond of brotherhood.
This king observes you; you should not be called Leng Feng, but rather Chou Feng