172: Three aren't enough for you to handle?

Upon hearing this, Feng Ming was stunned, then answered naturally, "Ah, last night? I went out for some business."

Jiang Shuwan asked indifferently, "And what kind of business requires buying three Maidservants to resolve?"

"Can we three not handle it ourselves?"

Hearing this, Feng Ming was somewhat surprised. Well, well, this happened in the middle of last night, how did they know?

He could consider this saving fallen maidens, right? Was their admiration for him overflowing again?

No wonder they were all gathered here; it looked like they were going to praise him.

"I didn't expect you all to know already. It was just a small effort, nothing major, no need to make such a big fuss."

Feng Ming had just finished speaking when Jiang Shuwan walked straight up and grabbed Feng Ming's ear.

Feng Ming immediately cried out.

"Ah, ouch, ouch, ouch! Wife, what are you doing?"

"Hmph, not a big deal, a small effort, is it?"

"You have me at home, Sister Anan outside, and you kissed Sister Lu Qianqian last night. Are we three not enough for you to mess around with that you had to run out and buy Maidservants?"

"You bought three at once and stayed up all night. You certainly seem to have plenty of energy. If you don't explain yourself clearly today, we aren't finished with you."

While speaking, Jiang Shuwan dragged Feng Ming into the room.

At the doorway, Feng Mian saw this scene and quickly covered his chest, his face full of lingering fear.

"Tsk tsk, I foolishly thought Second Brother had a good life and was incredibly envious, but now it looks like Jiang Shuwan is a tigress too. Too scary."

Feng Da stood by, nodding in agreement.

Who could have imagined that the usually gentle and quiet Lady would be so terrifying when she lost her temper?

Before, he had been envious and wanted to find a wife, but now, looking at this, it was better to be alone.

Feng Mian noticed Feng Da's expression and pointed inside the room, "Feng Da, you see? This is the downside of taking a wife; there's no freedom at all. Look at me; even if I go to the Drunken Spring Pavilion for three days and three nights, no one dares to treat me like this."

Upon hearing this, Feng Da gave an honest smile, "That's not right, Eldest Young Master. You have to spend money to go to the Drunken Spring Pavilion. If you spend too little, you definitely won't find the top courtesan. Besides, I think if the Eldest Master and Eldest Mistress found out every day, they would definitely skin you alive."

"Although the Lady is a bit fierce, no matter how late he comes back, the Lady waits for him."

"If you ask me, it's still better to take a wife."

This left Feng Mian speechless.

"You!"

"Forget it, you don't understand anyway. I think Second Brother is done for this time. I'd better go prepare some injury medicine early."

Inside the room.

Feng Ming currently had an expression of speechless resignation as he looked at the ceiling.

"I say, have you all misunderstood something? It's true that I bought three Maidservants, but I definitely did not engage in debauchery. This is a rumor."

"It is absolutely a rumor. Tell me, who exactly is spreading rumors about me?"

"This is simply bullying an honest man, spreading lewd rumors about me. It's too unkind."

"I demand a confrontation! I demand an on-the-spot confrontation!"

Feng Ming looked indignant and wronged.

Jiang Shuwan and Lu An'an exchanged glances but did not say who had told them.

Of course, they hadn't actually seen who it was, but that didn't stop them from guessing the other party's identity.

In Qingyang City, apart from the City Lord's Mansion, the only other place with such well-informed news was the Hua Clan Merchant House.

It was likely that shopkeeper, Hua Dieer.

Guessing was just guessing; without proof, they couldn't bring it up. Furthermore, betraying others was something they absolutely could not do.

Feng Ming talked for a long time, but seeing that Jiang Shuwan and the others still looked skeptical, he was furious and shouted for Feng Da to come in from outside.

"Go to the Hua Clan Merchant House and bring over the three Maidservants I bought last night for the Lady to confront."

Seeing Feng Ming's open and honest demeanor, Jiang Shuwan believed him a little more.

She waved her hand to stop him, "No need."

But to seek the truth, she still had Chun Tao, who was by her side, go to the Hua Clan Merchant House to inquire about the situation last night.

Even though Jiang Shuwan knew Feng Ming well enough not to think he was that kind of person, there was still the not-yet-married Lu An'an, and Lu Qianqian, with whom he hadn't confirmed a relationship.

Feng Ming could not be left carrying this stigma. Otherwise, if Feng Ming's reputation was ruined in the future, how would he pursue relationships?

Soon, Chun Tao returned, bringing back the truth.

After hearing Chun Tao's account, the three women realized they had misunderstood Feng Ming and were suddenly embarrassed.

The three of them, like children who had done something wrong, lowered their heads and carefully apologized.

Feng Ming sighed helplessly.

"What happened to the trust we agreed on? In your eyes, am I really that kind of person? Anan has already confirmed our relationship, and I only kiss and hug her."

"Those Maidservants are like strangers to me. We are not familiar with each other, we have no emotional foundation, and thirdly, I am a married man. With such a good wife like Shuwan, would I bother with that?"

"In your hearts, am I just a lecherous scoundrel who isn't picky about his company? Or is it that you have so little confidence in yourselves? Tell me, who among you is not more outstanding and beautiful than those people? I'm not blind, am I? Why would I cast aside a pearl to gnaw on rotten wood?"

Jiang Shuwan said somewhat embarrassedly, "Husband, we were just too concerned about you. You didn't say in advance that you wanted Maidservants, and you even went to buy them yourself?"

Lu Qianqian nodded in agreement, "That's right, Brother-in-law, why were you buying Maidservants in the middle of the night?"

Lu An'an couldn't understand either, "I've never heard of you having such a hobby, liking to serve people meals or give people massages. Sister Shuwan has never mentioned it either."

Jiang Shuwan shook her head repeatedly, "No, I've never heard of it either. In the Feng family, I've never heard Husband say he likes to serve people meals or wash people's feet."

"If I had known, I wouldn't have kept Chun Tao; I would have just let Husband do it."

Feng Ming rolled his eyes helplessly, "Who likes to serve people? That was just a misunderstanding."

The three women were stunned, "What misunderstanding? If it was a misunderstanding, why didn't you explain it clearly to us?"

"The question is, why did you buy Maidservants?"

Feng Ming felt a bit messy. Is this matter not going to pass? Forget it, time to make something up.

"Actually, I did all this for Anan."

Lu An'an was stunned, her face full of confusion. How was this for her? "Me?"

Feng Ming nodded, "Actually, it was just after I parted with Qianqian last night, I suddenly remembered that you are about to go to Qian Prefecture to apprentice, but you only have Autumn Chrysanthemum by your side. I was worried, so I planned to arrange two more people for you."

"So, after finding the shopkeeper of the Hua Clan Merchant House, I had her arrange for someone to take me to the talent market to buy three Maidservants overnight."

Feng Ming made up his story with a straight face.

Lu Qianqian interrupted him, "Then, Brother-in-law, how do you explain the pocket money and serving them food and drink?"

Feng Ming waved his hand, "Ai, you're overthinking it. Where is this serving them? I was training them overnight. The pocket money is just their monthly allowance, and as for the eating and foot washing, those were just me personally instructing them so they could take better care of Anan in the future."

"Young Master Feng... you are so good to me."

Feng Ming was telling lies with his eyes wide open, but unexpectedly, Lu An'an actually believed him and looked touched.

Jiang Shuwan and Lu Qianqian were not as convinced.

Although this explanation had no issues, it still felt strange. But they couldn't find any other reason besides this.

Seeing this, Feng Ming let out a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the System's voice rang out in his mind.