1314: A Thousand Peonies Bloom
Drafts

Rona dawn had greeted from the east, Shuwan and his three friends had woken up earlier this morning.

Right now, Yu Hao was going to Feng's place to inform and pick him up. Not long after, he finally arrived with Feng. They were also at the core of the intended conversation.

Shuwan recounted what Han Ji said last night to his three friends, as well as his business partner, Feng.

Feng let out a long sigh, “So apparently. Of course the important things will be stored in the safest place and difficult to reach by just anyone.”

“If only we could find the secret room in question, surely the evidence will be immediately obtained,” Zhang chimed.

Feng smiled, “You guys take it easy. I've put spies in there. He plays as a servant, so just understand the plan of Liu's residence,” said Feng calmly. “I will send a message to him immediately, to come and explain the plan of Liu's residence,” Feng continued.

“Wait!” Shuwan halts Feng's move which will call the servant to send a message to his spies. “You just write the warrant. Let me hand it over. Just tell me the characteristics of the waiter you mean. We will draw up a plan after getting Liu's residence plan,” Shuwan said.

“But, won't it take too long?” Yu Hao chimed.

“We still have tonight, and also tomorrow. That's our limit. Do not let because you want to quickly get evidence, we instead become rash. I try, today we will get a plan and immediately run the action,” replied Shuwan.

“Shuwan, let me give the letter to his servant. You just focus on teaching him. After all, we are a team. Of course you have to share tasks, right?” Jiao interrupted offering herself.

Zhang then entered into the conversation, “Jiao's plan may as well. This is so that Shuwan does not have too much burden and focus on his main role,”.

Feng nodded, “Alright if it's the best you think. I will wait for the good news from you,” Feng said.

Feng then gave a picture of the servant he was referring to. After getting enough information, Shuwan and the others set out for Liu's residence.

Feng was still in the residence Shuwan was living in at the moment. He touched the ink pen and the paper on the table. Calmly, he sat in the same place as before. Uncle, I'll be freeing you soon. Wait for me. I will make a calculation on that Liu family. Inner Feng.

Upon arrival at Liu's residence, Shuwan focused on his role. When he entered the study room, he saw Han Ji already sitting on the chair that was there and looked like he was drawing.

Han Ji who noticed Shuwan approaching stopped his activity, and hurriedly covered his painting.

“What are you drawing?” shuwan asked curiously.

Han Ji looked nervous. He then answered Shuwan's question, “Em.. It'sit's nothing. I'm just drawing. Since Shu’er has come, let's continue the material,” said Han Ji trying to distract Shuwan. How can I show a painting of a woman I like in front of her? Could die lice me later.

"Here you are, are you good at painting?" said Shuwan praising Han Ji.

"I just like to do it when I'm free," Han Ji replied shyly.

“Then, has your condition fully recovered? You were drunk last night,” Shuwan chirped.

“A-ah... Now I'm fine. I'm sorry, I took you out for a drink but I enjoyed it myself. I must have said something weird and troublesome last night huh?” said Han Ji with a face that was flushed with embarrassment.

Yes, you say honesty that you never speak when you are conscious. “No need to apologize. After all, last night who helped take care of you was your own sister,” Shuwan explained.

“Call it. I thought I was dreaming of seeing her here, it turns out that it's her. This morning I haven't seen him again,” Han Ji said with a bit of disappointment.

“Then now we continue the material first, so you can more freely think about your little sister,” Shuwan said clearly.

“A-i don't... Ah.. Alright..” Han Ji directly obeyed Shuwan's words.

Shuwan just smiled looking at Han Ji's expression back then. Meanwhile outside, Jiao had begun to launch her action.

“Zhang, Yu Hao, I'm going to the back now. You guys stay awake here,” said Jiao.

Jiao smiled, “Don't worry. I'll be right back,” he said trying to calm Yu Hao down.

“Then be careful,” said Zhang gave a message to Jiao.

Jiao immediately walked down the hallways in Liu's residence, leaving Zhang and Yu Hao in front of Han Ji's study. Until, suddenly he was stopped by a guard who was walking around there.

“Wait! Who are you and where are you going?” ask the guard.

“I am the bodyguard of teacher Shu’er, teacher Young Master Liu,” replied Jiao calmly. “It just so happens that I want to go to the restroom, can you guys show me the way?” Jiao asked for directions to the guard.

“So apparently. You just walk straight down this aisle, then turn right. His little room is at the end next to the kitchen,” the guard gave directions.

Goody. Master Feng's spy works in the kitchen. I hope I can see him when I get there. Jiao sat down while facing the guard. “Thank you for the instructions. I can't take it anymore. Excuse me,” Jiao walked through that guard so as not to be suspected.

“You'd better come back as soon as your little room business is done, and don't wander around here. Or, we will arrest you on suspicion of spying,” chirps the guard.

Jiao's steps came to a halt when she heard him. He immediately turned to respond to the guard's words. “You just calm down. I dare not mess around in this place,” said Jiao while putting on a smiley face forcefully.

Finished saying so, Jiao immediately continued her steps towards the direction she was heading. This place is not only full of danger, but also its guards are quite terrible. Seeing them look at me, like looking at a soft quarry. Really horrible. Jiao nodded in her steps the more she accelerated.

After walking for a long time, he finally reached the front of the kitchen, then he peered from the front door of the kitchen to find the person he was looking for. Until a waiter noticed someone peeking at her and went towards the door, “Is there anything I can help you with, Miss?” she said softly.

Jiao looked at the waiter. Is this the guy? I have to make sure the birthmark he has on his right hand. Instantly he recalled the traits said by Feng.

“Ah.. Miss, I'm lost. Where exactly is the bathroom?” jiao said as he grabbed the hand of the female servant. Sure enough he glanced at his palm, and found a birthmark there.

“Eh.. The bathroom is next to the room after this kitchen,” said the waiter.

Since Jiao had already realized that the maid was the spy that Feng was referring to, she then approached the servant's ear and whispered, “I'm Lord Feng's man."

Instantly the servant's eyes were wide-eyed, “What can I help you with, Miss?” response with nimble.

Jiao took out a warrant written by Feng from her shirt, and directly gave it to the servant. His eyes were unceasingly watching, worried that someone might see him. "Read this, I'll take the requested one after getting out of this bathroom" whispered Jiao.

After the maid received her letter, Jiao went to the restroom to wash her face. As soon as he finished and came out of the bathroom, the waiter he had met earlier was already waiting for him at the kitchen door.

He immediately handed a paper to Jiao, “This is the plan you need,” whispered. Jiao nodded. He then stuffed the paper into his shirt, and went back to where Zhang and Yu Hao were.

Arriving there, “How? Did you get it?” zhang asked in a whispering voice.

Jiao simply used a hand gesture to answer him so as not to leave a lot of noise.

“Good,” Zhang was relieved. “We just wait for Shuwan to finish,”.

The three of them returned to the routine that they had been running for a few days, which was to become Shuwan's bodyguard until they finished teaching.

***

The next night, after they arrived home, Jiao directly took out the paper she had received from Feng's spy. Everyone looked carefully at the house plan.

“The secret room is inside Liu's residence warehouse. This allows no one to suspect. In addition, this location is strategic enough to obscure the impression of the secrets contained in it. Because what is visible from the outside is just an ordinary storage room that looks seedy and rarely visited,” said Zhang began the conversation.

“Then, at midnight we will search the place secretly, and take away the surprise that has been waiting for a long time,” said Feng with a sharp look of eyes as if preparing to launch a counterattack on his enemy.