Chapter 14 Chapter Thirteen

As soon as Lacey and his guests entered the city gate, the soldiers of the Xin family immediately ran up to meet their lord with cheers.Among the soldiers were many young women.Liane was immediately mobbed by overprotective Bruce's soldiers.Oehlen moved in front of her, Diliang and Lauber on either side, and Liam behind her.Although most of her sight was covered by the soldier's broad shoulders, she still tried her best to look at every face in the crowd, hoping to find her sister Li Ting immediately. Bodie and Lacey, who dismounted, were surrounded by soldiers.Liane waited patiently for Birdy to think of her.

Did you see that traitor, ma'am?Di Liang asked in a low voice. oh sorry.I didn't notice her searching the crowd again.Not yet, too many people Most of Lacey's soldiers are still practicing behind the castle, otherwise Ji Ting would meet Lacey here.Di Liang explained. When Lian continued to look around, several soldiers wearing Fei's cloaks leaned over curiously and boldly to see her appearance clearly.One of them got too close, and Laupacer stepped forward and forced him back.You are not allowed to stare again.Lauber warned. The burly soldier glanced at his friend, then turned to Lauber with a sneer.if not?he challenged.

Rapidly, Lauber pointed the man by the throat and lifted him up.Otherwise, it will break all the bones in your body. Liane was amazed by Lauber's strength and attitude.Lauber, please put him down. By order, madam.Lauber grunted. Birdie turned just in time to see Lauber throw the soldier at his friend.He shook his head and walked through the crowd, stopping next to Fei's soldier who was stunned.Robert? I don't like the way he stares at his lady, lord. Fei's soldier wanted to get up, but Birdie stepped on his chest.How did he stare at her? Very rudely.Lauber replied. She is as beautiful as a fairy, and how I like to see her is my business.Fei's soldier said.

Birdy looked down at the soldier, and began to apply pressure from his feet.Yes, she is beautiful, but I hate when other men stare at her.He stomped harder and harder until the soldier was flushed and out of breath.Very annoying. Lacey appears.get him up. Boddy took a step back.As soon as the soldier stood up, Lacey pushed him back to the ground.Immediately apologize to Lord Cloth. Cloth Lord?he screamed.He is Lord Cloth?I didn't know Lacey took a step towards him.He quickly got up and said: I apologize to you, Lord Cloth.I swear I'll never look at your woman again. Lacey noticed that the soldier and his friend were still wearing Fibonacci capes.Get out of Sin's territory without wearing Sin's cloak.

Liane looked at Lacey in surprise.Before that, she always thought he was a gentle and refined gentleman.McJulie had told her that Ian always used the slick Lacey as a lobbyist to negotiate the details when he wanted to form an alliance, but at the moment he was as angry as Birdie.Embarrassed by the knowledge that she had been the trigger, she gave Lauber a hard look to let him know her displeasure at him for causing the turmoil. Lacey's guard captain Ji Ting came.Oehlen said.Di Liang, I heard that he thinks he can rival you. A large group of soldiers crossed the hillsides on both sides of the castle, and Lian, who was facing the sun, could not see their faces clearly even if she squinted her eyes.

No one can match me.Di Liang got off his horse.But I am willing to wrong myself to say hello to him.Excuse me, madam.He was about to lead the horse and leave. I'll dismount too, Robert.Liane said.Could you please step aside? You must wait for your lord.Lauber replied. right.Lian Ence immediately stepped forward to take Di Liang's vacant seat.If you'd wear a Brooke's cape, we'd take it easy. how do I say this?she asked. That way they'll know you're with us one by one.Lauber replied. Lacey then gestured for Lauber to get out of the way.He carried her off his horse.Don't judge my clan by a few people.

Her feet had landed, Birdie said behind his back.You can let her go now. Lei Xi ignored Sha'an and continued to hug Sha'an.go inside.It's almost noon, you must be hungry. Birdie pushed Lacey's hand on Liane's waist and motioned for her to come over.She was still angry at his behavior just now, so she stood still on purpose. I'm not hungry.She told Lacey. Then we'll have another big meal tonight.Lacey said.You'll meet all my soldiers before dinner.If the person you saw wasn't among them, then tomorrow we'll go out and see someone else. What about her sister?

I also want to meet all the women of your clan.She put her hand in Boddy's arm.I know the importance of identifying the traitor, and I will try my best to help you find him, but I beg you to help me find Li Ting as well. Lacey nodded.You said that the one who adopted her was a member of the Fei clan, and Ian thought that the elders of the clan must have heard about her. They walked to the castle doorstep.Lacey introduced Liane to the two old men, and told the two old men the necessary details.I hope Sibang and Ao Di can help you find Li Ting, they are Elder Fei. We might be able to help Miss.Otti said.But your reasons for helping her puzzle us, lord.Does she mean something special to you?

She is very important to me.Lacey said slightly displeased. But she is English.Spong said. I know.Lacey said.Miss Leanne is Birdie's woman, and Birdie is my friend. His statement seemed to come as a relief to the two elderly men.Ody and Spong took Liane's arms.Come with us for a walk by the lake and talk about your sister. Lian looked at Bodie and saw him nodding and leaving with the two old men. Will she be all right?Birdie asked, but motioned for Lauber and Liam to follow. of course not.Lacey replied.Let your men relax their guard. All right!Boddy withdrew his men.He followed Lacey into the house, where a group of people waiting for a petition had already gathered.

Do you think they can help Leanne?he asks. The question is not whether you can, but whether you will.Lacey poured two glasses of wine and passed one of them to Boddy.They probably already knew where Li Ting was.But they won't reveal anything until they've talked to her family.If Li Ting would like to see her sister, they would arrange it.if you don't want You will order them to arrange. Yes, but not easy, they can be stubborn.Lacey said.Don't worry, Boddy.If Liting is here, we'll find her.Ji Ting and Di Liang came.Let me deal with the urgent matter first, and then we will discuss countermeasures.

For the next hour, Lei Xi first listened to the complaints of the clansmen, and then listened to Ji Ting's complaints from Fei's soldiers. You tell me to be patient, lord, but the disobedience of these maladaptives is intolerable.Ji Ting blushed with anger.Their leader, Roth, became more and more arrogant.When I gave an order, most of Fei's soldiers had to see him nodding in agreement before carrying out my order. Lacey stood calmly in front of the fireplace watching his captain walk up and down the hall, Boddy leaned on the edge of the table and listened to Ji Ting's whining.Di Liang stood behind him.When Lacey listened enough, she asked softly: What do you want me to do, Ji Ting? Ji Ting turned to face his lord.I know you won't let me kill that bastard Roth, lord, so I just hope you drive him out with his henchmen.You know I'm against amalgamation, I told you it wouldn't work. You should find a way to fix the problem, Ji Ting, instead of driving the maladaptive person away.Lacey said.Send Jos to me, and I'll deal with him and his party. Ji Ting breathed a sigh of relief.If you are willing to intervene, lord, I don't have your patience. Nobody has Lacey's patience, Birdie thought.Ji Ting obviously didn't understand Lacey, otherwise he would have known that Lacey's temper was so hot that even Birdie paled in comparison.Lacey is nothing but a blockbuster.He's hotter than Birdie, which is probably one of the reasons they became friends. Ji Ting's mood improved a lot after he finished complaining.There is one more thing you need to deal with.He grinned. Lacey raised an eyebrow.From your expression, I guess this has something to do with Ke Leiqi. Ji Ting laughed.The lord was really observant, and this incident was indeed related to Lei Qi.Someone proposed to her again. Lacey showed a resigned expression.Who is this time? Fei's soldier Mei Xi.If Reki agreed to marry him after rejecting so many of our Xin soldiers, things would definitely get out of hand. Now it was Lacey's turn to laugh.Both of us know that Leiqi will not agree to marry Meixi, so you don't have to worry about it.Tell her to come in and I'll ask her. But Reki's mother wants you to summon her first. Is she waiting outside? No, I'll send for her. When this matter is settled, I want you to order all soldiers to assemble in the courtyard at sunset.Everyone has to be there. Ji Ting nodded.follow orders.He looked at Lacey for a few seconds and asked: Are you going to announce the happy news at that time? What good news?Bodie asked curiously. The elder asked me to consider marrying Fei Meixin.Lacey replied.I admit that marriage will make the merger of the two races smoother, but I haven't decided whether to marry or not. He went and sat down at the table, and ordered the servants at the door to fetch bread and cheese to feed them.After the attendant left the hall, he suggested that Buddy tell Ji Ting about the matter.This operation requires the cooperation of our guard captains.Lacey said.Ian wants Wayne, Dillon, and you to handpick the soldiers who will come with us into England. Are we going to attack England?Ji Ting asked in surprise. No.Bodie replied, and went on to describe what happened and how Leanne saved McAleigh. After hearing this, Ji Ting shook his head in disbelief.God!What a miracle. His miracle is Leanne.Boddy said.If it weren't for her, Alex would surely have died. Nor will we know that a traitor has betrayed us.Lacey said. Who would do such a thing?Ji Ting asked, then punched the table.It must be Fei's people, only they can benefit from it.There are many who will cheer your death, lord, and all of them serve Roth.Although he is young, they are all loyal to him.Traitors are what they are. I won't take action until I'm absolutely sure.Lacey said.We must help Liane find her sister. Are you sure that woman is from Feishi?Ji Ting asked, rubbing his chin to think about it. Sure.Her name is Li Ting, and she is a few years older than Li An.Lacey said. The family who adopted her must have changed her name to protect her.Boddy said. But I still hope Ody and Spong will know who she is. I might be able to help.Ji Ting said.My father also had a good memory, and he knew most of the Fei's people.He hated them, but was kind to them.His sister married a Fischer.She had been abused by her husband, and my father would never forget that.But as long as he can help, he will definitely help you.If a family adopted a child, the father would most likely know about it.He was much better now, not being able to get out of bed irritated him, and the mystery was a distraction.Lord, if you agree, I will go to him as soon as possible. Ji Ting's father broke his leg not long ago, Lacey explained.Glad to hear he's coming back soon.For a while, we thought he would not survive, and Ji Ting rushed home to stay by his side. If he can no longer walk, he would rather die.Ji Ting said.But now there is a glimmer of hope.If you don't need me these two days, I can leave immediately and arrive tomorrow. OK, you go and come back quickly.Lacey said.Aodi and Spong had to think for days before they could make up their minds to tell the truth. Ji Ting stood up halfway and sat down again.Lord, you say we are marching into England, but when? Don't know yet.Lacey admitted.Liane has not yet named the Englishman who imprisoned Alex and made a deal with the traitor. Why didn't she say it?Ji Ting asked in confusion. Birdie replied: She thought we would attack if we knew the name, thus endangering her uncle's life.She was also worried that I would force her to stay. But that's exactly what you're going to do, isn't it?Lacey asked.You will certainly not allow her to return to England. Things are complicated, and Liane is stubborn.Boddy shook his head.I do not know what to do.I couldn't go against my conscience and ask her to trust me, and I couldn't bear her being in danger. You've got to get this thing over with, we need those names.Lacey said. Ji Ting stands up and leaves.Lord, I'm off now. Give my regards to your father. OKHe walked towards the door, but stopped halfway.Lord, do you want the soldiers to assemble in the courtyard tonight?I can tell Anton to send the order down.If you're not announcing happy news, what are you announcing?I should probably stay. It was only then that Lacey realized that he had forgotten to mention an important detail.She saw the traitor when he went to Liane's castle. Did she see him?Ji Ting asked in surprise. Yes, she saw it.Di Liang said.Based on her description of the hideout, I'd dare say she was close enough to spit in his face, but the jerk had no idea she was there. So I want everyone to gather in the courtyard.If the traitor was among them, Liane would recognize him. Then she must be closely guarded.If the traitor knew that she could identify him, he would kill to silence him. We Bushi people will not let anything happen to her, said Di Liang.She belongs to us now. Ji Ting blinked.Miss Lian belongs to the Bruce family?He asked Lacey, confused by Di Liang's bragging. Lacey nodded.Yes, but she didn't know it yet. Bodie came back to the hall after taking a bath by the lake, and he saw Lacey sitting in a chair dejectedly. Why do you look depressed?Boddy asked. I just finished interviewing Reki's mother Lingya.Lacey grunted.what do i tell leki her mother how? he sighed.Lingya is jealous of her daughter.She remarried not long ago, and she didn't like the way her husband looked at Reki.She thinks he has evil thoughts about her daughter, and she wants Rachel to move out of her house. Maybe she was trying to protect Reki.Boddy said. Lacey shook her head.She wasn't thinking of her daughter, she kept complaining about how old she looked when she stood with Reki. God!Boddy grunted.Why do you have to deal with such trivial matters? Like you, I have to take care of all my people, and Reki is no exception.Stay and meet her, and you'll see why I loathe her mother's behavior so much. Does Reki know that her mother wants her to leave her house? I have no idea.Lingya asked her to stay at her aunt's house temporarily, on the pretext that her aunt needed someone to take care of the newborn. Maybe she could go to live with her aunt again. That's just a temporary fix.Lacey explained.Her aunt had five children, and her house was so small that there was no place for Reki to live. Then marriage is the only solution. This is where the problem lies.Lacey said, and then briefly explained what his father had promised Laki's father. You mean it's up to Reki to decide who she marries? Unless I break that promise. I know you, you wouldn't do that. Do you have any good ideas? Bodie thought for a while and said: Ian can find shelter for her. She belongs here, this is her home.She would consider herself deported. She will get used to it. I don't want to hurt her feelings, she has done nothing wrong. Bodie looked at Lacey for a moment.You like this woman, don't you? She is my people. Boddy smiled.Then why don't you marry her? Lacey stood up and began pacing in front of the fireplace.Because she is from the Xin family.If I want to successfully integrate the Fei and Xin clans, I should marry Fei Meixin.The land of Fei's was a dowry I could not refuse. You are always practical. You too, until Liane came into your life. Boddy nodded in agreement.That was something I didn't expect. Birdie's self-loathing tone made Lacy laugh.when will you know Birdie shrugged to hide his unease.When Duane poured her mother's fire on Liane's incision.I grabbed her hand to keep her from moving during the torture-like treatment, but she didn't make a sound. It turned out that her bravery captured your heart. It was actually her staring at me.He admits with a smile.She looked as if she wanted to kill me because I made her suffer like that.How can such a stubborn and stubborn woman not fascinate me? Anton interrupted their conversation to announce that Reki had arrived.A moment later she entered the hall.Seeing her smile put Lacie in a much better mood, though he was surprised she could do it. Lord, hello.She stepped forward and curtsied.Lord Cloth, hello. She didn't dare to look Bodie in the eyes, obviously heard all the rumors about him.Birdie could see that she was afraid of him, but admired her for leaning close to him and curtseying again. Rachel, I just talked to your mother.Lacey said. She lowered her eyebrows and folded her hands behind her back.Did she convince you to break your sacred promise to my father? Lacey knew she had deliberately used the word holy to make him feel guilty.No, she didn't convince me. Reki smiled again.Thank you, lord, but I am taking too much of your time.Allow me to leave. She was stopped by Lacey when she was halfway.Come back, Reki.There is an important thing to tell you. Boddy heard her sigh before turning around.She stood in front of Lacey, looked him in the eyes and waited for him to speak. Someone proposes to you. I appreciate his kindness. You don't even know his name, you can't refuse yet. sorry.She said, but it sounded unrepentant.What's his name? His name is Mei Xi.Lacey said.He is from Fischer, and I admit that I don't know him very well.But if you agree, I'm sure he'll treat you well. He waited a full minute, but Reki never said a word.How about it?What do you think? Can I say no now? God do you know him? Know, lord. Can you find nothing redeeming in him? Oh, I'm sure he has many qualities, but I don't want to marry him. Why? Lord, do you know you're yelling at me? Boddy coughed to hide his laughter.Lacey gave him a serious look and then turned to Reki.He saw her push a lock of hair back from her shoulders, and that delicate and graceful movement made him forget what he was going to say for a moment.You make me sick. Sorry, lord, I didn't mean to.Can I quit now?I have just heard that a lady from England is coming, and I must know her. Why?Boddy asked. She was startled by his stern voice, but regained her composure quickly.Since I've never been to England, I have hundreds of questions I want to ask her.I was curious about life in England and she was the only one who could tell me.I can't imagine living anywhere else, and wonder if she feels the same way about her hometown.I have decided to like her. You and Miss Leanne have a lot in common, said Lacey.You are all stubborn. Was she forced to marry too?Rachel asked angrily. Lacey took a step closer to her.No one is forcing you to marry, Reki.About this Meixi She put her hands on her waist impatiently.Is it over? Reki, I warn you, I will not tolerate disrespect. She immediately repented.Excuse me, but I've turned it down. Lacey refused to give up.Are you going to never get married for the rest of your life? of course not.I want to get married and have a bunch of kids that I will love and teach. Then why do you reject so many marriage proposals?If you want to have a baby| She wouldn't let him finish.I already have a crush. Lacey was taken aback.who? She shook her head.I can't say his name. Then marry him.he suggested impatiently. She sighed.He hasn't proposed yet. Does he know how you feel? He doesn't know, he's stupid. Boddy couldn't help laughing out anymore.But you still love him? She smiled and replied: Yes.I don't want to, but I just fell in love with him deeply.I must be as stupid as he is.She turned to Lacey.I don't want to marry Mei Xi, and I don't want to be wronged to marry a man I don't love. Lacey didn't understand her reaction.He was first surprised and then annoyed when she admitted that she had a sweetheart and could not marry Mei Xi.He didn't understand why the thought of her loving another man made him angry.If she agrees to marry Mei Xi, will he be disappointed too?No, he thought, because he knew she wouldn't agree. Putting aside those confusing thoughts, he said: Tell me who this man is, and I will tell him for you. Thank you for your kindness, but I don't want him to be disturbed in his decision. I command you to tell me his name. He took another step, but Reki forced herself to stand still.I don't want to tell you his name. He couldn't believe she dared disobedience.I will not give up.also snapped.Tell me, what's his name. Lacey had to give up.It's not his style to lose his temper with a woman, but this woman really made him intolerable. She looks down.Sorry, I can't say. I have taken up too much of your precious time, please excuse me.She curtsied and prepared to leave. If you don't plan to marry Mei Xi, then I have something else to talk to you about. She watched him waiting for him to speak, but Lacey could not speak.I seem to have forgotten Birdie made a rescue for him.You told me you were going to ask Reki to help take care of your brother Michael, remember? right.Michael is currently a guest in Max's territory, but when he returns, Lacey looks to Birdy for help. Lacey can't spend all her time taking care of Michael, and Michael is still young and needs female care. Yes, exactly.Lacey and Birdy sing along to make up stories, but Lacey doesn't seem to notice. I would love to help take care of Michael. So it was decided. decide what?what do you want me to do? Move here to live.Lacey said.There are three empty rooms upstairs.You pick a room and move your stuff in as quickly as possible.You have to leave your house, and I know your mother will miss you.He was proud that he hadn't choked on that lie. you want me to live hereLord, that's not right.People gossip. Then go to sleep in the servant's room at the back of the castle. She stared at him for a moment and nodded slowly.The sadness in her eyes was painful, and he realized that she knew everything. She took a deep breath.I'd love to help, but should I wait for Michael to come back and bring the luggage here? No, I want you to settle down as soon as possible. So I'm off to pack my bags.She stopped and turned when she reached the door.Lord, don't be harsh on my mother.It was only natural for her and her new husband to want privacy.It will be inconvenient to have me here.Besides, it's time for me to leave home. You think I want you to move here because your mother wants privacy? Otherwise, what would be the reason?she asked. Lust and jealousy, Lacey thought, but he couldn't tell her the shameful truth; her stepfather had fantasies about her, her mother was jealous of her beauty. I explained my reasons.I want you to help take care of Michael, that's all. Your heart is kind, lord, but a sad smile flickered across her face.You are really bad at lying.