Fei’er lowered his head apologetically, “Yes, young master.” He hoped the young master wouldn’t be sad.
Ning Zhi said casually, “Also, I have no feelings for the master, so don’t waste your thoughts.”
“Young master…” Fei’er was dissatisfied.
Ning Zhi closed his eyes, “That’s it, don’t bring this up again.”
Fei’er pouted, “I’m just concerned for you.”
“I know you mean well, but some things can’t be forced,” Ning Zhi pondered. “Do you really think that little widow is so lowly? Maybe his body has only been touched by the master.”
Fei’er’s eyes widened, “How is that possible? Young master, he’s a prostitute; how could his body have only been touched by the master?”
Ning Zhi recalled the dilapidated courtyard and the old, unlit lantern, suggesting it was never hung to receive clients.
“Does the master know that only she has touched that little widow? Could it be that she didn’t want to bring him to the mansion?” Fei’er speculated anxiously, worrying that if the little widow belonged to the master, the young master’s chances would be slim.
Ning Zhi shook his head, “He probably isn’t the master’s person. If he were, the master wouldn’t have him in this red-light district. She likely doesn’t know only she has touched him.”
“So the little widow isn’t taking other clients, thinking he might marry into the Jin family,” Fei’er looked at Ning Zhi worriedly. “Young master, you even gave that medicine to the little widow. Isn’t this helping him achieve his scheme?”
Ning Zhi laughed and patted Fei’er’s head, “What are you thinking about now?”
Fei’er replied, “I’m just thinking about you.”
Ning Zhi casually responded, “That little widow seems pure and likely just likes the master. By giving him that medicine, I’m helping him.”
Fei’er was stunned, eyes wide open. After a moment, he reacted, “Young master, have you gone mad? Why are we helping him?”
Ning Zhi sighed casually, “I’m not just helping him; I’m also helping the master.”
“Why would you do this?” Fei’er was discontent, wanting to assist the young master but finding him helping others instead.
