mynovelweb Chapter 1112 Is it because he has taken a fancy to Third Sister's appearance?
Chapter 1112 Is it because he has taken a fancy to Third Sister's appearance?
Duan Jingqiu greeted him at the bottom of the steps outside the Duan residence, bowed respectfully, and then smiled broadly.
"I didn't know Uncle Miao was coming to the mansion, which startled Third Sister so much that she was in a fluster."
Miao Changfeng remained calm and waved his hand, saying, "I just happened to come and visit Brother Enji. There's nothing else to do. You don't need to make a fuss."
As he spoke, he stepped over the threshold and strode into the mansion.
He had been to the Duan family mansion many times and knew the way well. Since he was also close to Second Master Duan, there was no need to be too polite.
"Where is Brother Enji? Why hasn't he come out to greet us?"
Miao Changfeng asked casually.
"Uncle Miao, you may not know, but some things happened recently. My father has retired to the backyard and vowed never to step out again. He was unaware that you were coming, so please excuse him."
Miao Changfeng frowned: "Oh, this time we came in a hurry. It's a good opportunity to see Uncle Duan. Let's go to the backyard now."
He and Master Duan were brothers, so he naturally knew of Duan Tianpeng's existence and that his status was extraordinary, far beyond that of a worldly official like himself.
Miao Changfeng wanted to see Master Duan, and Duan Jingqiu naturally couldn't stop him. She knew that the affairs of the Duan family couldn't be hidden, so she simply laid it all out.
Someone had already gone to the backyard to inform them, and Master Duan was already waiting at the backyard gate.
Miao Changfeng arrived at the back gate and saw Second Master Duan standing inside, bowing. His face was full of frowns, and his clothes and hair were no longer as neat as before. He looked much older.
"Enji, what happened to you?"
Miao Changfeng continued walking up the steps, took Duan Erye's arm, and the two walked together into the inner courtyard.
"Brother Miao, how have you been? You still remember to come and see your good-for-nothing brother."
"What are you saying? Are you blaming me for not coming enough?"
As they talked, the two entered the main hall in the courtyard.
Outside the door, Miao Changfeng's six guards stood sideways, blocking Duan Jingqiu from entering.
No one is allowed to enter without Miao Changfeng's permission.
As the Prime Minister of the Great Zheng Dynasty and a powerful figure in the martial arts world, Miao Changfeng's status is evident. Although this is the Duan family's residence, it is only a fourth-rank official's mansion.
Duan Jingqiu had no choice but to stop, sigh, and turn to leave.
Miao Changfeng entered the room and, without any ceremony, plopped down in the chair in the main seat and turned to look at Master Duan.
"what happen?"
Duan Erye chuckled twice: "Sigh, the old man is going into seclusion. He doesn't trust anyone else, so he'll just have to stay here and serve him."
Miao Changfeng waved his hand: "Stop trying to fool me. I did hear about the Duan family a while ago. Tell me more about it."
Master Duan knew he couldn't hide it from him, so he had no choice but to recount the whole story from the beginning.
The part about the Duan family patriarch being crippled was simply omitted.
After all, the other party was just a sworn brother, not a member of the Duan family. The Duan family's backer had fallen, but they couldn't let the news get out.
After listening, Miao Changfeng stroked his beard and frowned in thought.
"Mu Chuan? Which sect's cultivator is he?"
Master Duan shook his head dejectedly.
"You mean, even Tianshan's meticulousness failed because of this?"
Miao Changfeng had many sources of information, so he naturally knew a lot about the hidden sects.
"We haven't received any definite news, so I'm afraid the chances of survival are slim."
"No way. How could Tianshan allow its second-generation disciple to be killed without making any move? There must be some other reason behind this."
Miao Changfeng knew that the power of the Tianshan Zhengyi Sect was not something an unknown cultivator could afford to offend.
Master Duan remained silent, looking completely bewildered.
"Is this Mr. Mu Chuan still at the Duan residence?"
"It should still be there."
Since entering the backyard, Master Duan has learned much less.
Miao Changfeng's heart tightened.
Although he was powerful, he was of little use against the cultivators of the hidden sects, despite having many guards.
"Since they didn't try to seize your Duan family's property, but merely helped Third Sister rise to power, the loss wasn't significant, so Enji, don't take it too hard."
Knowing the cultivator's abilities, Miao Changfeng dared not say more.
"Hehe, that's exactly right."
Master Duan was a strong-willed man, but he had no choice but to bow down to the powerful.
The two understood each other implicitly, exchanging perfunctory responses on the surface.
Miao Changfeng turned his head and glanced at the middle-aged man who had been following him closely.
The man bowed slightly and quickly left the room.
In a short while, a group of Taizheng soldiers rushed into the backyard of the Duan residence and surrounded the entire backyard.
Although this move was of little use to cultivators, it did make Miao Changfeng feel a little more at ease.
Miao Changfeng was still curious. How could such a powerful cultivator, who should be focused on improving himself and aiming for immortality, do such a thing?
"Enji, is it because someone is attracted to Third Sister's looks?"
After all, Duan San Niang was the most beautiful woman in Luocheng, and her reputation was very high.
Master Duan smiled bitterly: "Brother once publicly offered to marry Third Sister to him, but he was distracted. Clearly, he has no interest in that."
"Then His Highness the Crown Prince is about to arrive in Luocheng. I wonder how Enji will explain this matter?"
"Please put in a good word for me, Brother Miao, as I have no other choice."
Miao Changfeng's eyes darted around: "Should I go and talk to Mr. Mu Chuan?"
His defining characteristics are loyalty, generosity, and a love for making friends in the martial arts world.
Before Zhao Zheng became emperor, Miao Changfeng was a figure in the martial arts world, similar to an alliance leader, known as the "chief boss of the martial arts world".
He made friends everywhere, including disciples of reclusive sects.
It wasn't just his personality; Miao Changfeng did indeed gain many benefits from this way of doing things.
Having more friends means having more opportunities. He has achieved his current success by knowing many people, having many friends, being generous and magnanimous.
Now, Mu Chuan's behavior and methods make him feel that if he could befriend this person, it would be a good help.
As for the Duan family, no one seized their property; they simply changed the person in charge, so it was not a big deal.
Master Duan pondered for a moment: "Brother Miao, you have to talk to Third Sister about this. Mr. Mu Chuan only trusts her."
"Hehe, okay, this is not difficult. Eunji, you need to relax. After all, your health is important. I will come to see you again when I have time."
After saying this, he got up and took his leave.
Duan Erye had no choice but to bow and see him off. Things were not as they used to be, and his current status made it impossible for the Prime Minister to stay for even a moment longer.
Someone had already informed Duan Jingqiu that the Prime Minister had already left the backyard gate.
Seeing that Duan Sanniang was standing not far away with a smile, watching Miao Changfeng come out.
At this moment, Miao Changfeng changed his attitude and a smile appeared on his face.
"Third Sister is becoming more and more beautiful, making countless men of the Great Zheng Dynasty envious."
"Uncle Miao is joking. Third Aunt is still the same as before. Why are you in such a hurry? Why don't you stay a little longer?"
Miao Changfeng feigned anger: "What, does Third Sister really want me to leave so quickly?"
"Third Sister sincerely wants Uncle Miao to sit a little longer; Third Sister even has some good tea to serve."
"Hmm, that's wonderful. I've been wanting to try Third Sister's excellent tea."
"Uncle Miao, this way please."
The two walked and talked until they sat down in the main hall of the Duan residence.
Miao Changfeng pondered for a moment: "Third Sister, I heard from your father that he has handed over the entire Duan family business to you. With Third Sister's abilities, managing the Duan family business is no problem at all. Uncle congratulates Third Sister on being promoted to the head manager of the Duan family."