Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2193: Chapter 2191: Tang Feng’s Hidden Ninja

Five Stone Powder, also known as Cold Food Powder, was widely circulated during the Weijin Period. In fact, it is an ancient type of narcotic; after consumption, it’s very addictive, causing people to feel an intense heat, which is why many Weijin scholars wore loose clothing—it was due to the medicinal effects of the Five Stone Powder causing body heat.

Not only that, but Five Stone Powder also has aphrodisiac properties, enhancing energy. After consumption, it makes one feel euphoric and the skin highly sensitive, requiring cold food, warm wine, disrobing, and exercise to sweat to disperse its effects. In essence, Five Stone Powder acts as an aphrodisiac.

This is why Princess Fu’an said it would bring Tang Feng more joy and prowess; initially, she secretly drugged him for their nightly pleasures.

Poor Tang Feng thought he was madly in love with this woman and believed that his craziness was only a normal male physiological reaction due to the intense heat.

Being a modern man, Tang Feng had heard of Five Stone Powder but had never encountered it firsthand, especially since he was deeply in love at first, and never suspected anything.

But he clearly understood that such an addictive narcotic could lead to delusions if taken long-term, making it difficult to control, causing agitation without a fix, eventually leading to madness and death.

Tang Feng was a resolute man; when he realized his addiction to Five Stone Powder, he used his willpower to suppress the habit, striving to quit, only to find himself force-fed Five Stone Powder when he was at his weakest by Princess Fu’an.

All the prior suffering was in vain, and all efforts were wasted.

Tang Feng even resorted to fasting to resist, yet he never committed suicide. In the end, he simply feigned an addiction to Five Stone Powder, appearing unable to resist Princess Fu’an.

He found an opportunity to write a letter to Bai Ruozhu, aware that Princess Fu’an would likely intercept it; he cleverly included an ”SOS” symbol for help, which she overlooked and sent the letter out.

All his endurance was for the hope that Bai Ruozhu would come to rescue him. Yet, he remained uncertain if she’d receive the letter or understand his intentions, but he never doubted Bai Ruozhu’s willingness to save him.

Sure enough, seeing the poem brought immense joy; he had finally waited long enough.

At that moment, footsteps approached from outside, making Tang Feng quickly withdraw his thoughts, sitting obediently at the table, unsure of Princess Fu’an’s return intentions.

Instead, it was the arrogant face of Jian Dan that entered, scoffing at Tang Feng, saying, ”Ming Yue has departed, so behave yourself; otherwise, I have countless ways to kill you.”

Tang Feng’s eyes burned with hatred, ”You stole my possessions and dare act so brazenly; it turns out the Jian Family are all thieves and bandits.”

Jian Dan laughed heartily, ”Treasure belongs to the capable; you’re weak, so it’s rightly mine.”

”Were it not for your despicable use of Fu’an to dull my vigilance, where would you find an opportunity?” Tang Feng seethed with rage; if Fu’an was his greatest grievance, Jian Dan was the second.

”That’s your fault for not managing your woman, but she’s mine now. You can keep up appearances, but it’s time to drop your illusions,” Jian Dan sneezed slightly from a lingering cold, yet dared come to threaten Tang Feng.

Tang Feng showed disdain; what illusions did he have? He felt nauseated even at the sight of Princess Fu’an, let alone touching her.

Still, she’d come to him sporadically, using drugs or Five Stone Powder, trying various methods to sleep with him. During one passionate moment, she even slipped, confessing that none of the men she captured were as handsome as Tang Feng.

That admission nearly made Tang Feng wretch, turning his stomach.

”I’ve heard you invited Bai Ruozhu to Chengshui for development; are you hoping she’ll rescue you?” Jian Dan suddenly pivoted the conversation to Bai Ruozhu.

Tang Feng felt tension, fearing Jian Dan knew something. But he calmly replied, ”You’ve investigated that her husband is Xuwang’s son, so visiting Chengshui is reasonable. Doesn’t the princess need allies? It’s the perfect chance.”

Jian Dan snorted dismissively, ”Don’t pretend; you think I don’t know your thoughts? But bringing Bai Ruozhu is futile; it’ll only let me enjoy her husband, Jiang Yichun, who’s exquisite and tastier than you.”

As Jian Dan spoke, she provocatively licked her crimson lips, repulsing Tang Feng.

A guard’s voice interrupted from outside, ”Officer Jian, the princess is searching for you.”

Jian Dan smugly looked at Tang Feng, ”Obey your duties, or I’ll have no qualms about your sudden demise; many are eager for your position.”

With those words, Jian Dan turned to leave, while Tang Feng poured himself a cup of tea, contemplating on regaining his lost Space; without it, how could Jian Dan gloat?

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The next morning, Princess Fu’an took her husband traveling out of the Capital, not specifying their destination. Zhou Shibin received the news eagerly, wondering if Bai Ruozhu would act when they returned?

Why not pursue them to the destination?

”Their direction seems towards Penglai Pavilion,” Zhou Shibin’s Stratagem Advisor whispered cautiously.

Zhou Shibin pondered, then declared, ”Let’s stay five li outside the Capital as Bai Ruozhu instructed, temporarily avoid following them.”

The Advisor worried, ”What if the credit...”

Zhou Shibin raised his hand, his eyes glinting cunningly, ”If we follow and it’s exposed, it’ll be as if I killed Fu’an. Father might even turn me in under pressure.”

His face showed sorrow; if it were his legitimate elder brother, father would surely protect him, right?

As a concubine’s son, wasn’t he accustomed to peril over the years?

Going to the most dangerous places, undertaking the riskiest tasks, constantly facing mortal danger, yet he survived thus far?

Squelching his rising sadness, he said, ”Not only must I avoid going, but I must remain visible in the Capital. If Fu’an dies, Bai Ruozhu’s group takes the blame; I’ll arrest the thieves.”

The Advisor worried, ”If Bai Ruozhu can kill Fu’an, we may not...”

Zhou Shibin’s eyes flashed coldly, ”She’s my ally; there are plenty of chances.”

”Master, you are wise.” The Advisor’s eyes shone; he was too soft compared to the master’s decisiveness.

Meanwhile, an elderly figure was cleaning in Penglai Pavilion as the guard captain entered, sharply ordering, ”News from the Capital: The princess and husband arrive by noon; make sure it’s spotless!”

”Yes, I understand.” The hunched figure agreed humbly, but a slight smile played on his lips.