Chapter 890: First Volume, Chapter 890: The Harsh, Shrewish Woman, Surprisingly Fit for Great Use

First Volume, Chapter 890: The Harsh, Shrewish Woman, Surprisingly Fit for Great Use

Since Qin Feng began constructing the Storage and Transit Station in Changshui County, Chen Tian's wife, Chen Wang Shi, had regarded him as her supreme authority, seizing control of all county affairs; whenever Qin Feng spoke, Chen Wang Shi would fulfill his requests without the slightest hesitation. The only place she had not yet interfered was the County Yamen's main hall.

Upon learning that Qin Feng's female attendants had been harassed and insulted by hired thugs in the County City, Chen Wang Shi immediately rushed over and hid behind the curtain to eavesdrop.

She knew Qin Feng would eliminate Chen Biao and his associates, but she had not expected him to handle the matter so "meticulously."

Put kindly, this was called meticulousness—every scoundrel tied to Chen Biao was to be wiped out, Cutting Grass and Eliminating Roots. Put unkindly, it was painfully slow.

Clearly, Qin Feng was not a man who dragged his feet; every action was deliberately meant for Chen Tian to see.

In essence, Qin Feng still could not fully trust Chen Tian. By ordering Chen Tian to eliminate Wu Dagui, he was giving him one final chance—if Chen Tian failed to seize it, not only would Changshui County change hands, but Chen Tian, knowing so many secrets, would be silenced by the Brocade Guard even if Qin Feng said nothing.

Seeing Chen Tian hesitate and stammer, Chen Wang Shi decisively stepped forward, seizing full authority and issuing orders to Zhou Bantou.

Seeing Zhou Bantou also hesitate, Chen Wang Shi flew into a rage, barking: "Useless waste! If you're done, get out of here right now!"

"In this County Yamen, it's my word that counts! Whoever disobeys will regret it!"

After being scolded head-to-toe by Chen Wang Shi, Zhou Bantou grew even more uneasy—without Chen Tian's order, how could he dare act?

At that moment, Qin Feng's cold voice rang out: "Didn't you hear what Mrs. Chen said?"

At those words, Zhou Bantou's back went icy cold; he dared not delay another instant and hurriedly led his squad to arrest Wu Dagui.

Qin Feng had already given Chen Tian his chance. But Chen Tian's stubborn, inflexible nature proved unfit for great use. Since then, Qin Feng had no more patience to waste on him. He turned to the men in the County Yamen and said sternly: "Listen well—Mrs. Chen's orders are now my orders!"

Then Qin Feng looked at Chen Wang Shi: "Mrs. Chen, if anyone disobeys you, come straight to me with your complaint—I will see justice done for you."

Hearing this, Chen Wang Shi flushed with excitement, immediately knelt down to thank him, her heart swelling with triumph—she had firmly grasped Qin Feng's leg this time.

Qin Feng did not like this sharp-tongued, mercenary shrew, but everything has two sides—even people. In maintaining the Storage and Transit Station, Chen Wang Shi was clearly more reliable than Chen Tian; the reason was simple—Chen Wang Shi would never lightly abandon the hard-won "wealth and honor."

Qin Feng called Liu Ming over and whispered a few instructions, signaling him to release Wu Dagui once captured—do not harm him. Though Wu Dagui had done many wicked deeds, since Qin Feng arrived in Changshui County, this man had remained orderly and caused no trouble. Thus, such Country Gentlemen should be reformed, not punished.

Qin Feng left the DaTang with his four women and returned to the Back Courtyard. Before his feet had even settled, Xiao Xiangxiang flung herself into his arms.

"Young Master, your Maid misses you so much."

Xiao Xiangxiang clung tightly to Qin Feng's waist, burying her head against his chest, laughing joyfully one moment, weeping helplessly the next.

Qin Feng's nose stung. As his Tieshen Yuhuan, Xiao Xiangxiang had always been by his side, but since he began managing Beixi County, they had spent far less time together—this girl had suffered greatly.

Qin Feng gently stroked Xiao Xiangxiang's head and soothed her softly: "It's my fault—I neglected you. Now that you're here, don't leave again. Stay by my side as before."

Hearing this, Xiao Xiangxiang couldn't believe her ears; she lifted her head, gazing at Qin Feng in dazed wonder.

"Young Master… are you serious?"

Qin Feng reached out and lightly pinched her nose, smiling tenderly: "Foolish girl, of course I'm serious!"

"I've been living with Ning Hu and Liu Ming and those stinky men for months—I've nearly turned into a Buddhist monk. Every night, when I close my eyes, all I see is your face. I can't think by day, can't sleep by night. It's been agony—days like years."

"Now that my dream has come true, I won't let you slip away again."

Xiao Xiangxiang burst into laughter, her heart overflowing with happiness; she buried her head once more in Qin Feng's arms, giddy as a child.

"Thank you, Young Master—I'm so happy, it feels like a dream."

Xiao Xiangxiang bounced on her tiny feet, silently sighing—following Third Miss to Beidi was the best decision she'd ever made in her life.

As Qin Feng comforted Xiao Xiangxiang, his other hand reached out and pulled the shy, hesitant Shu Feng into his embrace.

Though Shu Feng was usually fierce—especially after becoming Li Xiaolan's Personal Maid—her temper had grown sharper; anyone who dared disrespect Li Xiaolan would be instantly scolded, like a living copy of Xie Yun'er.

Yet only before Qin Feng did Shu Feng reveal her timid side—bashful, flustered, like an innocent girl untouched by love—utterly adorable.

Suddenly swept into Qin Feng's arms, Shu Feng let out a startled scream—but did not struggle, only blushed furiously as he held her.

Qin Feng smirked, gazing at her flushed face, and asked softly: "Did you miss This Young Master?"

Shu Feng wanted to vanish into the ground, but summoning courage, she whispered a timid "Mm-hmm."

Qin Feng adored it—he pulled both girls tighter.

Only when Shen Qingci glared at him did Qin Feng reluctantly loosen his grip, unwillingly letting go of the two maids.

"Elder Sister, why didn't Yun'er come?"

Qin Feng felt puzzled—Elder Sister and Third Miss had both arrived; surely Xie Yun'er would have come too. Yet the one who should have been here… wasn't.

Seeing Qin Feng bring up Xie Yun'er first, Shen Qingci felt a pang of jealousy and sniffed: "Heartless thing—now you've got a wife, you've forgotten your sister."

"Can't you live without Yun'er?"

Qin Feng rubbed his nose, embarrassed: "Elder Sister and Third Miss are here already—but Yun'er's absence surprises me."

Though jealous, Shen Qingci replied honestly: "Yun'er and your Second Sister are tied up with affairs in Beijing—they can't break free."