Wan Hong was speechless at Ren Jie's blatant words. He was aware that Ren Jie had announced in the palace that he was able to cure Fang Qi, but he had thought that he was not being serious. Could it be that Ren Tianxing had really left him something, or was he the one who poisoned her?
But when Wan Hong thought about it, he had a feeling that Ren Jie was just joking and probably only wanted to insult Fang Tianen.
He had come to this conclusion because Ren Jie had appeared slightly out of his mind, whether it was that day he forced Gao Peng to get on his knees and cry or when he angrily berated the Gao family head in the great hall of the five family clans. This was all probably due to the fact that he was beaten up by Gao Fei. Sixth Uncle probably investigated this himself, and since Ren Jie was fine, he did not dig any further into anything about Fang Qi and Gao Fei and merely kept an eye on them.
If the Fangs really came over, then that poison must be pretty formidable. The more it seemed like the case, the more Wan Hong thought Ren Jie was not the one who poisoned her. After all, where was he going to get poison that would render the whole Fang Family helpless?
Seems like the Fangs are like a drowning man clutching at a straw, and they are probably hoping that Ren Jie really has some treasure that his father left behind.
Since Ren Jie had already said so, then the only thing Wan Hong could do was lead the way.
Tong Qiang and Tie Ta wanted to follow along, but Ren Jie waved his hand and got them to return to the house. Even though he did not have many memories of this Sixth Uncle Ren Tiancong, he could tell from Wan Hong's attitude that he was not like the people from the Elders' Union. Hence, Ren Jie really wanted to meet him.
A primary forest? Heck, since when did the family venture into primary forests? Wan Hong led the way and soon they were at the perimeter of Ren Tiancong's residence. When they entered the forest Ren Jie's eyes widened.
It was so over the top as this was different from just a few trees and a house. The air here was different from the outside in terms of intensity and moisture. The trees could all only be found in primary forests, and specifically, tropical primary forests.
These trees had also been around for some time too. They were obtained using a divine connection. And Ren Jie could see that these forests had an array formation in them.
But he could only see some of the changes on the outside but not the details. It was evident that these were out of his capabilities at his realm for now.
Awesome, interesting.
The more he looked at it, the more interesting Ren Jie found it. First, it was the smiley old man, and now there was an entire primary forest. Without bringing in realms, the Rens were already full of mystery.
"This way please, family head. Sixth Uncle is busy at the moment, so please wait a while here." As he did not expect Ren Jie to follow him over, and at this time of the day as well, Wan Hong was put in a spot. He was well aware that he could not interrupt the Sixth Uncle no matter what at this time of the day. Thus, he could only ask Ren Jie to rest at a pavilion nearby while he went to prepare some tea for him.
"No problem. Just go do whatever you need to do. There's no need to stand on ceremony," Ren Jie said with the aura of a family head, waving his hand for Wan Hong to go ahead. He saw that there was something growing on the ground and casually walked over.
Wan Hong wanted to stop him at first, but he remembered that the Sixth Uncle did not mind people going anywhere apart from his room and thus changed his mind.
At this point in time, Fang Yan was sitting quietly in the Ren's side hall. After a few days of hard work, they still could not think of anything, and the effect of the middle-grade Life-preserving Panacea was running out as well. Fang Tianen had already lost his temper countless times at home over the past few days.
Some of them were unlucky and were beaten at least 20 times by him, some even nearly to the brink of death. This could not go on. Thus, with no other choice, Fang Tianen sent Fang Yan to look for Ren Jie. If he really had some valuable antidote left behind by Ren Tianxing, then the Fangs would be willing to pay any price for it.
Fang Yan had already been sitting there for some time, and although there was an assistant butler accompanying him, there was still no sign of Ren Jie.
"Hmph!" As the third cup of tea cooled, Fang Yan could not help but to express his anger. "The Fang family head is too busy, it's harder to meet him than it is to meet His Majesty. Go and tell Ren Jie that on behalf of the Fang family head, the Seventh Princess, and the His Majesty, I'm here to discuss some matters with him."
Fang Yan was very upset for being made to wait at a side hall and merely assigned an assistant butler to accompany him. Who did they think he was?
Even though he had yet to wed the Seventh Princess, he was already a prospective Prince Consort and also the youngest ever commander of the Imperial Front Guard. Since His Majesty and the Seventh Princess were also aware of this, Fang Yan mentioned them out of anger.
"No need to do so. I just came back from meeting boss and he's very busy now, unlike people like you. He has to look after the whole family clan, so he asked me to tell you that if you're here to beg for something then you should look like it. We already told you, but you didn't listen."
Gao Ren walked in just then as he was about to send Ren Jie the freshly prepared medicinal prescription. When he heard from Tong Qiang that he went to Ren Tiancong's residence and that the Fangs were finally here, he asked Ren Jie about his stance on the matter and quickly rushed over.
Unlike me? I'm the commander of the Imperial Front Guard and I have come to look for this puppet family head who is a Year 1 Jade Imperial Academy student. How dare he say that?
He's busy? What busy? Everyone in Jade Capital knows that Ren Jie is a family head who only knows how to squander his wealth and does not care for anything else.
"Pfft… who are you to speak to me? Get Ren Jie here immediately." Fang Yan slammed the table as he spoke angrily, making the teacup fly in the air.
Gao Ren originally wanted to tease Fang Yan and see how desperate they were. After all, he had poisoned Fang Qi along with Ren Jie, and just like Ren Jie said, this was the time for them to reap their harvest. But little did he know that it would turn out like this.
Gao Ren was angry when he heard what he said as well. Boss was right, I cannot let them do as they please.
"Yeah, I have no background or status and only fool around all day with boss. I can't guarantee three meals a day and I am just a small hooligan who follows after my boss. I'm nobody…" Gao Ren wanted to take a look before leaving and wait for his boss to return before going to the Fangs, but Fang Yan's attitude was ridiculous. How could he come to beg with such an attitude? Back in the palace, he had thought he was up to no good when he saw him muttering away behind the Second Prince, and now he was here with such an attitude too. Hence, Gao Ren sat down next to Fang Yan and continued talking.
Huh?
Fang Yan frowned lightly as he wondered what this damned fatty was trying to achieve by demeaning himself after he scolded him. What was wrong with him?
Even the assistant butler standing at the side was taken aback.
He thought that this fatty that followed their family head around was crazy. Why would he go and tell some outsider how bad he was? This was a first.
Just as Fang Yan was getting more confused, Gao Ren suddenly looked at him and said excitedly, "Since a small fry like you has arrived, the boss has sent me to entertain you. Honestly, this is the first time I've met someone that is of the same level as me. This is great! Come, don't stand on ceremony with me. I'm here today to accompany you, after all. Hey… what's your name, go get some food. This is my first time receiving a guest. We cannot be rude."
The assistant butler and the people standing aside suddenly understood what was happening. Heck, this guy was terrible, he went to all that extent just to insult someone.
It was only now that they understood what he was saying. Two of the girls could not contain their laughter, and while it was very faint, the whole side hall became deathly silent after Gao Ren finished speaking. Thus, their laughter sounded incredibly loud to Fang Yan.
"Bam…" Fang Yan slammed the table and stood up, angrily glaring at the fatty. "You damned fatty, how dare you insult me? That Ren Jie must be putting on a front. He must be incapable of anything. And you, damned fatty, I'll remember this."
Fang Yan had had enough and was ready to leave.
"Go on… hu…" Gao Ren broke off a small piece of the pastry brought over and ate it before he started blowing at a cup of tea and said nonchalantly, "My boss is the family head, and he has to see to many matters every day. How can you meet him anytime you please? You're the one who wants to put yourself on a pedestal and refuses to wait for a while. What if Fang Qi dies when we have the antidote? Tsk. Aye, what will Fang Tianen, the Seventh Princess and His Majesty think of you, then?
"But that's good too. If Fang Qi dies, then maybe you'll become the next family head. It'll be easier for you to meet my boss then since you'll be of the same level." The fatty finished speaking and began eating another pastry.
Oh!
As Fang Yan was walking out angrily, he suddenly paused in his tracks. His expression was unbelievable sour as he cussed the damned fatty out in his mind.
How could he leave when he had said such words, there was no way he could leave after that.
If he really did, then the consequences would be dire if Fang Qi died and Ren Jie could still produce an antidote…
He had been angry on the surface but secretly rejoicing earlier. But now, he could not do anything but awkwardly make a sound of disdain before sitting down again.
"Oh, you're back? I was just going to tell you that you can always ask your family head to come over too. There are so many people in the Fang family. If Fang Qi really dies, then who's going to take responsibility? Can't you tell that they're trying to test you?" Gao Ren looked at Fang Yan and asked seriously. "Hey, is it because you're about to wed the Seventh Princess and will be able to fight for the position of family head since you have the Emperor as a backing now? Maybe Fang Tianen suspects that you're the one who poisoned Fang Qi and is testing you?"
Fang Yan was incredibly annoyed and angry at the questions, but after he calmed down, he suddenly felt afraid. If the fatty was really right…
Pft… this damned fatty was testing him, he must not fall into the trap…
Fang Yan sat there with a sour look on his face. He had seen how much of a lunatic and a rash brat the family head was, but to think he also had a scoundrel fatty by his side. This was ridiculous.
If this was not the Ren's residence, he would have gone to tear the fatty into pieces. However, all Gao Ren did was to ignore him and continue enjoying his food as he talked.