My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System! - Chapter 167 The Unseen Ties
Chapter 167 The Unseen Ties
As the Feng Clan’s convoy approached the grand mansion, the younger members couldn’t help but marvel at its grandeur.
The mansion, situated in a prime area of the capital, had its own private courtyard.
It was a clear sign of the Fifth Princess’s generosity-or perhaps her clever strategy to maintain ties with Feng Chen.
Regardless, this mansion was far better than any inn they could have stayed at and could even rival the Lan Clan’s residence.
When the gates opened, servants who had kept the mansion in pristine condition greeted them warmly.
With the servants already stationed, they quickly settled into the mansion.
Their rooms were spacious and elegantly furnished, a testament to the Fifth Princess’s efforts.
In the central courtyard, the six younger participants gathered to train.
Their initial nervousness gradually faded, replaced by excitement as they discussed the upcoming competition.
Feng Ruolan leaned against a stone pillar, her gaze sweeping over the intricate carvings adorning the mansion.
“If this is where we’re staying, I can’t imagine how grand the royal palace must be,” she said, her tone filled with awe.
Feng Qiyue smirked.
“Probably something out of a dream. But how did the Clan Leader manage to secure something like this?”
Feng Qiyu tilted her head thoughtfully.
“Well… I heard that the Fifth Princess gifted this mansion to our Clan Leader,” Feng Jianhong said, recalling a conversation he had overheard between the elders months ago.
“The Fifth Princess?”
Feng Ruolan and the others gasped in surprise.
“Do you mean the one ranked among the Top 10 beauties of the Azure Sky Empire? The one everyone calls the most elegant woman?”
Feng Ruolan blurted out, her tone filled with disbelief.
As a young woman herself, Feng Ruolan couldn’t help but admire beauty, even more than power.
It was impossible not to know about the famous Fifth Princess, who was particularly admired by many young women.
Feng Qiyue raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to Feng Jianhong.
“Are you saying the Fifth Princess herself gifted this mansion to our Clan Leader? That’s… unbelievable.”
Feng Jianhong shrugged, his lips curling into a slight smile.
“I don’t know all the details, but from what I overheard, it was indeed the Fifth Princess who gifted this mansion along with other gifts.”
Feng Ruolan’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she clasped her hands together.
“Do you think she’s interested in becoming the lady of the Feng Clan? Just imagine- the most admired princess marrying our Clan Leader!”
Feng Qiyue chuckled, crossing his arms.
“Don’t jump to conclusions, Ruolan. Just because she gave a mansion doesn’t mean she’s planning to marry into the clan. Besides, the Clan Leader is always so private. Have you ever heard him mention romance even once?”
Feng Qiyu, who had been quietly listening, added thoughtfully, “It’s not entirely impossible, though, The Fifth Princess is known for her grace and intelligence, and the Clan Leader’s strength is unmatched. A marriage between them would make sense both politically and personally.”
Feng Jianhong nodded. “True. Family Head is worthy of someone like the Fifth Princess. It would be a momentous occasion if it were to happen.”
Feng Liang interrupted their discussion with a stern look.
“Enough about the Clan Leader’s personal matters. You all know how important the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking is for the Feng Clan, don’t you?”
A serious silence fell over the group as they nodded in agreement.
“Humph! How can I forget what that B*TCHI did three years ago? We’ll reclaim our dignity and shove victory down her throat”
Feng Jianhong said angrily.
“That’s easier said than done,” Feng Liang said, shaking his head.
“Don’t forget, Ling Meiyu was already at the Grand Qi Condensation Realm three years ago. Who knows how much stronger she’s become? She’s likely far ahead of us in cultivation.”
Feng Liang’s words dampened Feng Jianhong’s fiery mood.
Despite their recent progress, they all knew Ling Meiyu was no ordinary opponent.
She was one of the greatest geniuses of the Azure Sky Empire and a personal disciple of the Flame Empress, the empire’s strongest figure.
“I might not be a match for her,” Feng Jianhong admitted grudgingly, “but I believe Brother Yun will be able to defeat her. With his talent and the progress he’s made, Ling Meiyu won’t stand a chance”
Feng Qiyue nodded.
“Maybe it won’t even be just Brother Yun. Feng Mei could surprise us all. She might defeat Ling Meiyu herself.”
Feng Ruolan’s eyes lit up at the thought.
“You’re right! Feng Mei and Feng Xiaoyu trained under the Icy Veil Sect, and Feng Mei
even received personal guidance from the Ice Beauty.”
Feng Liang nodded in agreement but kept a level head.
“That may be true, but we still need to prepare ourselves. Even if we can’t defeat Ling Meiyu, we must not lose to anyone else. Let’s do our best and make sure everyone remembers the Feng Clan.”
As the younger participants dispersed to prepare, the elders gathered in the study room of the mansion.
Feng Chen sat at the head of the table, with Grand Elders Feng Zhenshan and Feng Zhilan by his side.
“Chen’er,” Feng Zhenshan began, “there’s still no news from Feng Yun. His last letter was over a month ago, and since then, he seemed to have vanished.”
Feng Chen remained calm.
“True, his letters have stopped coming. But there’s no need to worry. I’m sure Feng
Yun will show up.”
He wasn’t overly concerned. In his mind, it wouldn’t be surprising if Feng Yun made a dramatic entrance just as the competition began.
If Feng Yun failed to appear, Feng Chen had a backup plan.
He could use the token he had given Feng Yun to locate him and crack space with Spirit Severing Power to bring him back instantly.
His confidence reassured the elders. Feng Zhenshan and Feng Zhilan exchanged
glances before nodding.
“If you’re sure, we’ll trust your judgment,” Feng Zhilan said.
“Now, let’s discuss Feng Mei and Feng Xiaoyu,” Feng Zhenshan said.
“They’ll arrive with the Icy Veil Sect in a few days. Their training must have been
fruitful.”
“Feng Mei’s talent was remarkable even before she left,” Feng Zhilan added. “With the Ice Beauty’s guidance, she must have grown significantly. Xiaoyu has great potential as
well.”
The elders nodded in agreement, ready to see how much their young prodigies had
grown.
Meanwhile, when the Feng Clan arrived at the mansion, one of the people watching
the mansion went to the palace.
“Are you sure?”
The Fifth Princess asked.
The man kneeling before the Fifth Princess lowered his head further in reverence, his
voice steady yet cautious.
“Yes, Your Highness. I personally verified their arrival. It is indeed the Feng Clan, led by their Clan Leader, Feng Chen. They’ve taken residence in the mansion as expected.”
The Fifth Princess, adorned in a flowing royal gown embroidered with golden phoenixes, leaned back on her ornate chair, her eyes narrowing slightly in thought.
(Feng Clan? Is the person who saved me from the Feng Clan?)
The Fifth Princess thought.
(But weren’t the Lan Clan and the Feng Clan enemies? Is it…)
The Fifth Princess seemed to have thought of an answer.
“Feng Clan is deceiving the world, huh?”
The Fifth Princess muttered.
She can’t believe that the Feng Clan has fooled everyone into thinking that they were
enemies while behind their backs, two clans were allies.
However, the princess doesn’t think much about it because she finally has a clue about the person who saved her.
“Can you describe how Feng Chen looked?”
“Feng Chen is tall and imposing, with sharp features that exude authority. His hair is
dark, streaked faintly with silver, and his eyes… hold a depth that makes it difficult to meet his gaze directly. He carries himself with a calm confidence as if no situation could unsettle him.”
The Fifth Princess’s eyes narrowed as she absorbed the description.
(That matches the person who saved me… but why would Feng Chen, the Feng Clan’s
leader, be there?)
She leaned forward slightly, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest of her
chair.
The Fifth Princess’s fingers paused mid-tap as a sudden thought crossed her mind.
She could no longer ignore the coincidence between the man who had saved her and the leader of the Feng Clan, Feng Chen.
The pieces were starting to fall into place, but there was still much left to uncover.
(No wonder, he asked me to investigate Whispering Rift!)
“Prepare the gifts.”
She instructed coldly, her voice now firm and commanding.
The attendant, who had been silently waiting nearby, immediately bowed in
acknowledgment.
“Yes, Your Highness!”
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