Jiang Shangyun stayed in Xu Yuqing's room for a while, playing with the little girl until she was sleepy and wanted to sleep, then he took his leave and returned to his room.
He shared a room with Feng Maoyuan and Lu Danian. As soon as he entered, he saw Lu Danian fiddling with the saber he carried, but Feng Maoyuan was nowhere to be seen. Feng Maoyuan was not in the room; no one knew where he had gone.
"Where's the boss, Danian?" Jiang Shangyun asked.
"He went to Old Dong's room," Lu Danian stopped playing with the saber in his hand and looked towards Jiang Shangyun. The Old Dong he mentioned was Dong Qin, who was on duty with them.
As soon as Jiang Shangyun sat down, Lu Danian squeezed next to him, revealing a suggestive smile and winking at him. "Brother Jiang, you're something else!"
Jiang Shangyun frowned slightly. "What are you talking about! What am I something else for!"
"Still playing coy!" Lu Danian also frowned.
Jiang Shangyun frowned again. "What am I playing coy about? Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."
"Brother Jiang, your taste is quite good. You've actually set your sights on the Second Young Madam. Although the Second Young Madam is already a mother with a daughter who's several years old, she's a rare beauty. Her figure is also excellent and hasn't gone out of shape at all. You're truly fortunate!"
Lu Danian revealed another suggestive smile and nudged Jiang Shangyun with his elbow.
Jiang Shangyun's face darkened, and he raised his eyebrows, angrily scolding, "What nonsense are you spouting! You actually think I have designs on the Second Young Madam... How could you even think that!"
Lu Danian was taken aback by his sudden anger, but he quickly recovered, pouting. "Brother Jiang, don't tell me you have no intentions towards the Second Young Madam at all! If you didn't, why would you treat her so well, and her daughter too... Anyone with eyes can see it."
"Shut up! I'm good to the Second Young Madam and her daughter because I received a favor from the Second Young Madam's family in the past. I am repaying that kindness now," Jiang Shangyun said righteously.
"Really?" Lu Danian looked skeptical.
"Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you," Jiang Shangyun said loudly.
"It's good that it's true." A voice suddenly came from the doorway.
Jiang Shangyun and Lu Danian quickly looked towards the door and saw Feng Maoyuan standing there.
"Boss, you're back." Jiang Shangyun immediately stood up and cupped his fist in a salute.
Lu Danian also hurried to stand up and respectfully cupped his fist in a salute to Feng Maoyuan.
Feng Maoyuan entered the room, closed the door, and came before Jiang Shangyun. After looking at him, he said, "You'd better just be repaying kindness and have no other intentions...
As your superior, I have to remind you that you've already witnessed the Princess's methods and ruthlessness. If you dare to have designs on the Second Young Madam, be careful the Princess doesn't take your life. I won't be able to protect you then." He said this as a kind reminder.
Jiang Shangyun quickly nodded. "Thank you, Boss, for your concern and for reminding me. Don't worry, I understand. I wouldn't dare to have any designs on the Second Young Madam. I'm not tired of living and looking for death!"
While saying this, he thought to himself that fortune favors the bold. He was unwilling to remain a humble constable his entire life. He wanted to rise to prominence, become an official, and be ennobled. To achieve this dream, he could only set his sights on Xu Yuqing.
However, he had to keep Feng Maoyuan's warning in mind and be extremely cautious of Huangfu Yue and Grand Consort Zheng.
If their grandmother and granddaughter knew he had designs on Xu Yuqing and knew his plans, they would never forgive him and would eliminate him.
Therefore, he had to be as careful as possible. Until he gained their trust and was considered part of the family, he must not reveal his feelings for Xu Yuqing or let anyone know that he desired her and wanted to marry her.