"Godfather? Godfather?!"
Feng Jin'chen's small face was shocked.
No, why were these people, one after another, trying to be his father?
Wouldn't it be better for them to be affectionately uncle and nephew?
QAQ
Feng Wuxi raised an eyebrow, glanced at him, and said indifferently, "What, you don't want to?"
Feng Jin'chen weakly replied, "It's not that I don't want to..."
After all, it was only a godfather. His request was not as excessive as that of the wicked old Wang, but if he agreed so easily... wouldn't it be too hasty?
While he was struggling with indecision, Feng Wuxi had already clicked his tongue and withdrawn his gaze.
"Fine, since you are so unwilling, I cannot force you any further. You should find someone else to do this."
With that, he made a gesture as if to get up and leave. Feng Jin'chen, having never seen such a situation, immediately rushed forward.
"Don't go... Godfather! You are my only Godfather!"
Hearing this, Feng Wuxi's lips curled, and he lazily stopped. "Fine."
Not only did Feng Jin'chen accept a godfather, but his little mouth was as sweet as if it had been coated with honey. To this, the newly appointed godfather, Feng Wuxi, was very pleased. His hand that was ordering dishes barely stopped.
Normally, the people in Wuxi Pavilion would have been stunned by now. But at this moment, with money flowing out like white water, Feng Wuxi felt no heartache at all.
Not only did he not feel heartache, but the thought that he had acquired the title of "father" before Ye Tinglan almost made him laugh out loud.
And Feng Jin'chen called him so smoothly that when Feng Yinwan heard those two words, she almost didn't react.
"What did you call him just now?"
Feng Jin'chen rubbed his small belly and let out a contented burp.
"Godfather."
Only after speaking did he realize something was wrong. He glanced at Feng Yinwan and immediately covered his mouth instinctively.
Looking again, he saw that his mother's expression had already darkened.
Her gaze flickered between him and Feng Wuxi, her brows furrowed.
"God...father?"
Feng Jin'chen's small body trembled. "Mother..."
He spoke weakly, about to explain, but behind him, Feng Wuxi spoke first.
"What? I helped you with such a big favor, am I not even qualified to be his godfather?"
He was somewhat using kindness to coerce her.
Feng Yinwan pressed her forehead and forced a fake smile at him. "Enough. Let alone a godfather, a biological father would be enough."
The man glanced at her and said arrogantly, "You don't have to be so polite."
Feng Yinwan: I'm being polite to you...!
Her beautiful eyes flashed with anger as she glared at him and found another excuse to send Feng Jin'chen away.
The little guy still remembered his promise with Feng Wuxi and looked at him reluctantly for several moments before willing to move.
"Mother, God... Godfather, I'll go back first then."
With that, he hugged the box of pastries and went out. Behind him, two gazes followed silently. After a moment of silence, it was Feng Wuxi who spoke first.
"The capital is dangerous. Get out as soon as possible."
This sentence was dry and the tone was not good. Feng Yinwan's heart stirred.
She opened her lips, about to respond, but Feng Wuxi spoke first.
"Should I take this child back to Wuxi Pavilion first?"
Only when Feng Jin'chen was not here could she act without scruples and with confidence.
Feng Yinwan wanted to agree, but the Hundred Wood Spirit Rhinoceros was still in Ye Tinglan's hands. Suddenly sending Feng Jin'chen away would undoubtedly make him suspicious.
Seeing her conflicted expression, Feng Wuxi frowned and simply waved his hand.
"Alright, I understand."
His lips pursed slightly, and he looked up at her again, his expression somber, with a hint of a warning.
"Take care of my godson. If you need anything, just ask."
Feng Yinwan nodded. Seeing that he was about to leave, her heart tightened, and she asked another question.
"Miss Li'er, she..."
When she was in Yunzhou, she had already handed the Awakening Pill to Feng Wuxi. It had been a long time, and she hadn't heard him mention it. She didn't know Feng Yue'er's current situation.
Hearing this, Feng Wuxi's eyes quickly flickered, and by the time he turned around, he had returned to normal.
Meeting Feng Yinwan's gaze, he shook his head.
Although she had expected this outcome, seeing it with her own eyes, Feng Yinwan's knuckles involuntarily clenched for a moment.
She pursed her lips and could only try to persuade him.
"Feng Wuxi, don't give up."
Among the pills for condensing the soul and gathering the spirit, the Awakening Pill was already considered heavenly grade. If it didn't work...
Her words lacked conviction. Feng Wuxi, however, nodded solemnly.
"Mm."
Towards evening, Feng Jin'chen quietly snuck over again. He circled the courtyard several times but couldn't find Feng Wuxi, so he frowned in confusion.
"Mother, where did Godfather go?"
They had agreed to go find that wicked old Wang for a duel!
Feng Yinwan looked at her son's earnest and gullible expression and sighed, holding her forehead.
These old men were too cunning. It wasn't a bad thing for him to experience the dangers of human nature early, but...
Feng Yinwan looked again. Forget it, she couldn't bear it.
So she straightened her expression and said seriously, "Your Godfather turned into a butterfly and flew away."
Feng Jin'chen: What???
!!!∑(ﾟДﾟノ)ノ
While he was still immersed in the shock of "Feng Wuxi could actually turn into a butterfly," outside, Qi Xuan had already brought people over.
He walked quickly to them and immediately cupped his hands.
"On the King's orders, we've come to make arrangements. Miss, please do not be alarmed."
Feng Yinwan, who was sitting as steadily as a mountain, felt no disturbance within, not even a trace of impatience.
Unable to drive them away, she suppressed her emotions and her gaze drifted towards the door.
Unexpectedly, Qi Xuan mistook her for looking for Ye Tinglan and said.
"Cough... The King said that according to etiquette, it is not advisable to meet before the grand wedding, so he will not be coming today."
Feng Yinwan:
"..."
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"!"
Her mouth twitched, and her brow furrowed into a knot.
What was this about not meeting before the wedding? What was this person doing?!
Save me...
Don't tell her he was seriously preparing for the wedding??
Her temple throbbed, and she pressed it several times to control her emotions. Before she could calm down, she saw Qi Xuan take something out of his sleeve.
"The King was worried that Miss would have trouble sleeping at night and ordered me to bring this item, which might help you have sweet dreams and sleep soundly."
What he handed over was a dark black hairpin, which was none other than the agarwood hairpin.
Feng Yinwan took it through gritted teeth, feeling as if it were burning hot.
She didn't want to think about Ye Tinglan's intentions. Seeing that the arrangements were almost complete, Feng Yinwan waved her hand and decisively swept everyone out.
This included Feng Jin'chen, of course.
Through the door, the little guy stood awkwardly, his left foot stepping on his right.
"Mother, my shoe! My shoe got caught and fell off by the door!"
He just wanted to ask a few more details about Feng Wuxi turning into a butterfly, why was he kicked out with them...
Outside, he was so anxious that his voice had a hint of a sob. Inside, Feng Yinwan calmly glanced down, bent down to pick up the shoe, and threw it out through the wall.