Although Fang Qianyuan had learned the whole story from his master, it involved secrets of the upper ranks and internal struggles within the sect, making it unsuitable for public disclosure. Even to Wen Qingfei, he had explained little, only hinting vaguely that he knew what he was doing.
"Qingfei, what are you reading? Oh, a reply from Young Master Fang! Quick, let me see what he said. Has there been any progress on that matter?"
In the rear hall of a fresh, elegantly decorated residence in the eastern suburbs of the city where the Zuo Family lived in the Yinshan Kingdom, Wen Qingfei was carefully reading Fang Qianyuan's reply. Without warning, a voice rang out behind her. Li Yan leaned over with a teasing smile, giving her a fright.
"Yan, why don't you make any noise when you walk? You scared me to death!" Wen Qingfei protested indignantly.
"Don't play dumb. Come on, let me see, let me see." Quick of eye and hand, Li Yan snatched the letter while she was off guard.
In truth, she had no interest whatsoever in its contents. She was simply teasing Wen Qingfei. If there was anything in it that "couldn't bear the light of day," Wen Qingfei would surely panic now.
But Wen Qingfei was no sheltered young lady from a modest household. She had nothing to be embarrassed or annoyed about, and merely snorted. "Then take a good look yourself."
"Huh?" Her openness instead left Li Yan uncertain, so she actually began to read.
The result was a crushing disappointment. "What is this? Even your letters are all business. How boring."
Wen Qingfei smiled. "What else were you expecting?"
"No fun at all. Here." Li Yan handed it back, looking thoroughly displeased.
Wen Qingfei reached for it, but the last sheet