This also made Yi Xiang realize a crucial piece of information: that lecher was probably a young man from some prominent clan. He concealed his true identity simply so he could get close to more pretty girls.
And the method really did work. As long as no one could catch him, the young women of the Land of Vegetables and its neighboring countries would surely end up sharing the same boyfriend, without his real identity suffering in the slightest.
You'd better not come sniffing around my flower again, or I'll strip you of that particular ability and rename you "Dancing with Dung."
Yi Xiang's expression chilled, and he inadvertently crumpled the letter in his hand. Beside him, the steward Rimura wisely refrained from stopping him. He could also tell that this young man seemed interested in their Fourth Miss, though he wondered what the Second Madam thought of it.
What Yi Xiang failed to notice was that Yangkui, who was about to leave through the gate with a pale purple suitcase and an accompanying servant, saw this scene. The corners of her lips suddenly lifted, then quickly returned to her usual serene expression.
Since the Fourth Miss was going to Konoha for treatment, the Earth-Splitting Trio and the warriors were supposed to accompany her. At Yi Xiang's suggestion, however, they stayed behind. The Second Madam agreed to maintain the illusion that the Fourth Miss was still there, luring Dancing with Flowers into taking the bait.
The cautious Yi Xiang also took the opportunity to add another layer of insurance. He transformed himself into Yangkui, then helped Yangkui and Aoki, who happened to be doing business in Konoha, take on the appearances of another maid who had stayed at home and Yi Xiang himself.
Inside the spacious carriage, which could seat