Chapter 41: This Young Master Will Treat You to the Best of Everything

Chapter 41: This Young Master Will Treat You to the Best of Everything

Feng Xiyao observed their gestures and then couldn't help but blush at the noticeable bulge between his legs.

Seeing her face flush so intensely that it seemed to drip blood, with her seductive gaze, Mo Cangyan momentarily lost control. He had intended to tease her, but instead, he found his hand lifting her chin, leaning in for a kiss.

"Sir!"

Just then, Xiao Feng burst into the room from outside. Upon witnessing their position, he immediately bowed his head and knelt down.

Ashamed, Feng Xiyao wished she could find a hole to hide in. Pushing away Mo Cangyan, she hastily fled the scene.

Mo Cangyan frowned, annoyed with himself for his uncharacteristic behavior.

Perceiving his master's anger, Xiao Feng assumed he had disrupted his master's intimate moment. In fear, he lowered his head even further.

"Master, I didn't mean to!"

Mo Cangyan composed himself, releasing the tension in the air, and sat back down.

"How's the investigation going?"

"Kong Lu has been frequently interacting with the Grand Tutor lately. They might be discussing the examination matters!"

Recalling Feng Xiyao's words about Kong Lu and the Grand Tutor being in cahoots, Mo Cangyan frowned.

The Grand Tutor was his mentor since childhood, one he had always held in high esteem. It was unexpected that such an esteemed figure would conspire with Kong Lu.

"Go investigate the Grand Tutor further. See if you can find any evidence of their collusion."

Finally given permission to leave, Xiao Feng hastily nodded.

"Yes, sir!"

Exiting the room, Xiao Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead. Thinking that it was Qin Fang who allowed him entry, leading to the exposure of his master's actions, Xiao Feng gritted his teeth in anger.

Qin Fang was leaning against the door, deep in thought. Upon seeing Xiao Feng approaching with an intimidating aura, he guiltily straightened up.

"You! Qin Fang, how dare you scheme against me!"

Qin Fang pretended ignorance, his expression indifferent.

"I didn't do anything underhanded to you!"

Xiao Feng panted in anger. "Let me tell you, you almost got me killed just now! Do you understand that?"

Without waiting for Qin Fang to inquire, Xiao Feng recounted the incident in great detail.

After finishing, he looked at Qin Fang with a mournful expression. "You have no idea how terrifying the Master's gaze was when Empress left. In that moment, I felt like I was already a pile of minced meat!"

Hearing Xiao Feng describe the Emperor tenderly embracing the Empress, Qin Fang lowered his eyes, hiding the hint of loneliness in his gaze.

"I really didn't know!"

"You didn't know, yet you still told me that His Majesty was alone when I asked earlier. Aren't you deliberately misleading me?"

Qin Fang pressed his lips together. "I thought Empress had changed and left already. I didn't expect her to still be inside. I apologize; I'll be more observant next time."

Xiao Feng opened his mouth as if to say something more, but seeing Qin Fang's sincerity, he reluctantly swallowed his words.

...

Perhaps due to the recent New Year celebrations, the streets were bustling with people. By the time the two arrived at the registration site for the imperial examination, they found themselves surrounded by travelers waiting with their luggage.

They joined the queue, Feng Xiyao, acting as a scholarly attendant, stood obediently beside Mo Cangyan, carrying their belongings.

Gazing at the seemingly endless line, Feng Xiyao was on the verge of tears.

"Milord... We still have such a long wait!"

Mo Cangyan remained silent, his hands clasped behind his back, standing tall and straight.

Hearing Feng Xiyao's remark, someone ahead in the queue turned around to explain to them.

"If the both of you don't wish to wait, you can offer some silver to skip the line. That way, you won't have to endure the cold!"

"What kind of rule is that?" Feng Xiyao frowned, her delicate features creased with concern.

The man, noticing the pretty young attendant, was willing to engage her in further conversation due to her charming appearance.

"In front of these officials, rules mean nothing as long as you have money!"

As he spoke, he pointed at a servant boy who stepped forward directly. "See that silver in the servant's hand? That's how it works. Five taels of silver, and you can skip the line to register right away!"

Following the man's gesture, Feng Xiyao saw the servant pass the silver to the accountant standing nearby.

"This is the registration fee for my master. Please take good care of it!"

The accountant smiled obsequiously. "May I ask which noble your master is...?"

The servant lifted his head proudly. "The eldest son of Venerable Censor Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, the accountant's smile grew even more fawning, bending almost to his knees.

"Of course, of course, we'll remember. Take your time, sir!"

"..."

Feng Xiyao despised such snobbish behavior and glared at the man fiercely.

"The way they look at it is like a dog eyeing its feces, finding it more appealing the more they see it!"

Mo Cangyan was taken aback by her crude words, his expression momentarily frozen.

Realizing what she had said, Feng Xiyao quickly covered her mouth.

Spotting the man's displeased frown, she forced out a dry laugh.

"Hehe, Young Master, I didn't mean it that way. It just slipped out after hearing those words!"

The corner of Mo Cangyan's mouth twitched, but he ultimately said nothing, simply withdrawing his gaze indifferently.

The elder brother up front, having heard Feng Xiyao's words, laughed until his eyes disappeared behind his grin.

"Young Brother is right. They are dogs; they salivate and get excited at the mere scent of feces!"

"Indeed, indeed, they're just dogs!"

Upon receiving agreement, Feng Xiyao nodded in approval.

...

After an extended wait, Feng Xiyao's legs had grown numb from standing when it was finally their turn.

The registrar lifted his gaze to behold a tall and handsome man with an imposing demeanor standing before him.

The man seemed too refined for his surroundings; if not for his sickly appearance and tattered clothing, he could easily have been mistaken for a noble's son.

The registrar, showing no warmth, impatiently inquired,

"Name! Place of origin!"

"Mo Yan! From Province Jiang!"

Just as the registrar was about to jot down the information, a slightly plump young man suddenly approached from behind.

The man tossed a pouch of silver onto the table and shot a disdainful glance at Mo Cangyan.

"Chen Tao, from the Imperial City!"

Observing Mo Cangyan's frown, Feng Xiyao anticipated an outburst, but to her surprise, he held his temper and waited patiently for the arrogant youth to finish.

Liu Tao cast a disdainful glance at him before turning to leave, cradling his black puppy in his arms.

However, as he turned, his gaze fell upon an exceptionally beautiful person, leaving him mesmerized!

Feeling the man's repulsive stare, Feng Xiyao frowned in disgust and promptly sought refuge behind Mo Cangyan.

Noticing the disdain in her eyes, the man's possessiveness intensified. He passed his black puppy to a servant and rubbed his hands together, eyeing the alluring figure eagerly.

"Would the young master like to join me? I'll treat you to the finest delicacies and the spiciest treats!"

Observing the man's lustful approach towards Feng Xiyao, Mo Cangyan raised his hand to intervene.

"What are you intending to do?"

The man, his pleasure disrupted, shot a venomous glare at Mo Cangyan, his tone arrogant and hostile.

"I advise you to mind your own business and hand the person over obediently. This lord might even grant you the chance to set foot in the examination hall!"

Mo Cangyan regarded him coldly, not budging an inch.

Feng Xiyao poked her head out, angrily shouting, "You blockhead, I'm a man too! Are you blind?"

Upon hearing her pleasant voice, the man's hostile expression softened, replaced by a grotesque smile on the corner of his lips.