Ghostly Fragrance [COMPLETED] [UNEDITED]

Secret Unveiled

Zhao Hui was carrying the child in one arm like a sack of potatoes as he used qigong to jump to the private floor that was reserved for Wen Cheng's personal use. Jumping all the multiple roofs to reach the floor that Fangsu was on. The child was happily viewing from the high place overlooking the streets with glee. Fangsu made the child sit in his seat, dishing them with some food into their bowl.

Fangsu carefully fed the child who obediently ate whatever she gave, "I have to ask little one, are you a girl or boy?" Taking a spoonful from a congee with some meat Fangsu fed the child.

The child kicked their leg back and forth as they sat on the high chair, "I'm a boy," Being sorted on the high chair felt like he was standing on the highest mountains, "This chair is as tall as a mountain!" Shyly smiled at Fangsu who could only reciprocate the smile as just the smile of a child brightened her life.

"A very small mountain," Zhao Hui smirked at the child as he finished his bowl. Wen Cheng could only laugh at the childish comeback from Zhao Hui who was probably four times older than his victim. The child angrily puffed his cheekily but the effect was quite cute.

Fangsu ruffling the child's head, "Don't worry about him," Scooping a small bow of dessert for the excited child, "I can take you on the highest mountains," The bowl was easily demolished by the child who shyly asked for seconds which Fangsu happily obliged.

Wen Cheng and Zhao Hui could only watch from the sidelines and felt that the bright atmosphere surrounding the two was blinding, "Bro, I feel like they belong to another world from us mortals," Wen Cheng continued to drink his cup of tea only picking at the food on occasion. Zhao Hui could only nod at that fact as he continued to eat his fill.

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As the dishes were wiped clean by the group it was as if a typhoon has swept by. Fangsu carried the small child in her arms exiting the establishment before walking to the Blossoming Fragrance. As Wen Cheng's eyes followed the young girl into the Blossoming Fragrance establishment. His eyes met with another set of eyes which blatantly showed hostility towards him. Da Fu, one of the most trusted employees of Blossoming Fragrance as well as being quite protective over Fangsu. Her piercing eye bore into him which intrigued him to a certain degree as no other person had before but in response to her blatant glare. Wen Cheng gave a vulpine smile as he waved at Da Fu whose expression darkened at his response causing her to return back to the establishment out of his sight.

As the day darkened and entered the night, Wen Cheng began closing up shop to have the midnight meeting at the Chen manor which was a simple but spacious residence. As Fangsu and her grandpa waited outside the residence, Wen Cheng was politely welcomed into the house. Looking at his surroundings, Wen Cheng saw that there was a minimal amount of basic furniture as if the place was just filled with the basic necessities, enough for people to live in. As the old man and Fangsu seated themselves on at a table. Wen Cheng also seated himself in between the two, "Shall we have a chat amongst each other or are we going to talk about business?" Flicking his fan out pressing it against his lips.

Fangsu's grandpa nodded before explaining the complicated circumstances about their sudden reappearance to the capital as an effort to maintain their low profile, however, because of Fangsu's mishap with the Empress. Their cover had been slightly blown. Simply to put it they had no choice but to return to the capital as a means to hide. Wen Cheng who was highly intrigued by the mystery surrounding the two individuals had finally been lifted and it was quite an exhilarating tale, "So you are saying that someone from the Royal Family is responsible for the massacre of your family?" Placing the bamboo fan against his lips as he tilted his head as he thought about the possibilities, "The only reason I can think of is that your family only has the innate ability to enter the spiritual realm without any limitations." Wen Cheng rested his elbow on his leg, leaned on his chin on his hand.