Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 206 Chapter 205
Feng Xiuhu perked up: "What is her relationship with the President...?"

"Brother and sister."

Mike added, "Brother and sister."

Feng Xiuhu couldn't help but wonder: "So is she close to her biological brother or her biological husband?"

This is not something that can be discussed casually, fortunately there are no outsiders around.

Mike said: "Of course it's the Duke of Da. A woman follows her husband. She can't hurt her own man."

Feng Xiuhu had a different opinion. He had witnessed with his own eyes how the Duke's wife acted in an act of appearing to be in harmony with him but actually being at odds with him.

So he speculated, "Is it possible that Wei Su'e was a hidden pawn deliberately planted by the President next to the Duke of Da?"

Mike immediately rejected it: "If you say that the Duke's wife's maid and the Duke's personal guards are hidden pawns, I might believe it. But the Duke's wife—how can she still be called a hidden pawn when it's so obvious?"

"Besides, everyone knows that long before the President started the rebellion, he and the Duke of Da were already brothers. The Duke of Da and Wei Su'e were also childhood sweethearts. They secretly fell in love with each other back then, and when things came together, they got married. So Wei Su'e must have firmly supported the Duke of Da."

Feng Xiuhu pondered, "That's not necessarily true. Every couple has their share of disagreements and quarrels. Besides, they're not an ordinary family."

Mike waved his hand and said, "There's no point in guessing. We don't know the exact nature of the Duke and Duchess's current relationship, but to say that Wei Su'e, with her noble status, would have feelings for Konate Chen, a half-buried foreigner, is sheer nonsense."

Feng Xiuhu slapped his thigh and said, "So this is the problem."

"Regardless of whether Wei Su'e supports the President or the Duke, Konate Chen shouldn't be involved with her, but they are indeed involved, so we need to find out why they are involved."

"Once we figure this out, we'll know whether it's Konate Chen or Wei Su'e who wants to kill me."

Shunzi was dizzy after hearing this: "Brother, who are you targeting?"

Mike asked, "How do you want to check?"

Feng Xiuhu pointed at Mike and Shunzi and said, "I can't show up right now, so you two have to investigate this."

Shunzi became excited and knew that it was time to arrange the work.

Feng Xiuhu continued, "Shunzi investigated openly, while Mike investigated secretly."

Mike frowned: "What do you mean?"

Feng Xiuhu explained, "My eldest brother is dead, and as a younger brother, I'm filled with grief and indignation. It's no exaggeration to ask around. The more eager you act, the more normal it will seem to outsiders. Besides, Shunzi is now a registered member of the Divine Guards, free to enter and leave Upper City. So, just keep asking around. Whether you get anything out of it or not is irrelevant. The main thing is that you're out in the open, attracting attention, and providing cover for Mike."

He looked at Mike again: "You are well-informed, so if we want to find out something real, we have to rely on you."

Mike pondered for a moment: "Where do you think is the best place to start?"

Feng Xiuhu already had the answer in his mind: "Factory area."

"Konate Chen has long wanted to take over the Holy Temple. Now that his wish has come true, he will definitely take action."

The three of them discussed until late at night. Feng Xiuhu provided Mike with a lot of ideas and also gave Shunzi a lot of instructions.

After the conversation, Mike left, and Feng Xiuhu went back to Fengyu Niangniang's courtyard in the dark to hide.

……

When Shunzi woke up early the next morning, he asked the housekeeper to start arranging the funeral, while he prepared to go to the main hall.

Before leaving, the housekeeper stopped Shunzi and asked hesitantly, "Second Master, please forgive me for being nosy, but I have one more question - should we do it quietly or openly?"

Shunzi remembered Feng Xiuhu's words last night and couldn't help but raise his voice: "Of course we have to do it with great fanfare! The more glamorous the better! Otherwise, wouldn't my eldest brother's death have been in vain?"

The housekeeper looked embarrassed. "Second Master, you may not know this, but news of the master's death has spread this morning... Many people outside are watching our family's movements." Shunzi heard the hidden meaning and raised an eyebrow. "Are you worried that if you make it too big, someone will take advantage of it to cause trouble?"

The housekeeper lowered his head and brows: "Things are different now. The master is gone, but all the snakes, insects, rats and ants that he offended in the past are still alive and well."

"Humph."

Shunzi sneered, "Then let them come. I'm just worried that Big Brother won't have company on the road."

The butler had no choice but to agree.

As he went out, what he saw along the way made Shunzi's face gradually gloomy.

Every household was filled with joy, and vendors in shops were smiling and congratulating each other. What's more, lanterns were hung high, firecrackers were set off, and the cheerful atmosphere was just like the New Year.

The words of passers-by also reached Shunzi's ears.

Some people said that the troupe was rehearsing a new play called "The Duke uses the banquet to set up a trap, and the goddess appears to catch the tiger"; others said that Fengyu Street and Bibo Street had finally turned around, and they rushed to the porcelain shop early in the morning to quickly take back the statue of the goddess.

not only that.

Shunzi also noticed that there were ruffians gathered in groups of three or four on the street, pointing at him, with no attempt to hide the viciousness and greed in their eyes.

This is normal. When the powerful Feng Xiuhu fell, the bugs that were licking blood on the edge of the knife saw the opportunity and emerged one after another.

Now that the person who is oppressing you is gone, it is time for the next person to step forward. After all, who knows if they will be the next "crazy monster"?

But Shunzi didn't care and didn't intend to kill the bug that popped up, because this was also included in Feng Xiuhu's instructions last night.

Let them make a fuss, the louder the better.

So Shunzi went straight to the cathedral and met Kalus.

Feng Xiuhu also said that Kalus was not a bad person, but now that he was "dead", he had to use his kindness, otherwise he would not be able to use it in the future.

Shunzi explained his purpose: "My elder brother saved you twice on the battlefield. Death is the end of the debt, but if you still have a conscience, return the favor to me. What is the hidden story behind my elder brother's death?"

After winning the last battle, Kalus' promotion to captain of the guards was a foregone conclusion. When he saw Shunzi today, he couldn't help but sigh.

"I was not aware of Father Feng's death, and it involved Bishop Konate. Whether I knew about it or not, I shouldn't have discussed it with you. But you're right. I should repay Father Feng's friendship."

He waved his hand and said, "When my promotion order comes through, I will fully recommend you to take over my position as guard officer, and then we'll be even."

The saying "when people leave, the tea gets cold" is probably true. What Kalus did was considered decent.

Shunzi returned empty-handed and turned around to go to Xiong Guiyuan's house again.

As soon as I reached the door, I saw Xi Yaoer struggling with Xiong Guiyuan.

Xiong Guiyuan firmly stopped Xiyao from leaving: "You can't go back!"

"Don't you know how many people Feng Xiuhu has offended? Right now, everyone is staring at the Feng family mansion, waiting for someone brave enough to rush over and take the first bite. Then the rest will all rush over. So not only can you not go back, I have to bring everyone else to the upper city as soon as possible."

"Feng Xiuhu also has a house in Shangcheng District. You can move in with peace of mind. With the Duke of Da and the government office in charge here, at least you don't have to worry about anyone openly seeking revenge."

Xi Yaoer cried and struggled, "I won't! I want to go back! I want to go back and keep vigil for the master!"

PS: The more violent the fight, the harder it will be for Feng Xiuhu to be exposed.

(End of this chapter)