Chapter Fifty Three.

The three men chat as head towards the military camp.

"Bro Duan you're so amazing. You managed to book an appointment with that grumpy Yuan gongzi,"Feng Yi compliments.

Duan Xinyue suddenly wraps his arm around Feng Yi's shoulder like he usually does when he wants to add flavour to his amusing anecdotes and stories. Someone who is familiar with him can easily notice this common trait of his.

"Bro Feng,let me tell you, even Lei-xiong here used to be grumpy as him and he was even worse but after I pestered him for a while,he finally opened up to me."

"Really?"Feng Yi exclaims hinting Duan Xinyue to continue narrating his story.

"We have done many things together that you can't imagine,"Duan Xinyue speaks intentionally and looks over to where Lei Qiang is. The lantern lights aren't clear enough so no one can see how flustered Lei Qiang is.

"For example?"

"For example ki..killing Illusion Lair spies together."

Lei Qiang almost freezes when Duan Xinyue hesitates completing the ki...word. He thought he was gonna mention them kissing.

"Anyway never mind, even that Yuan Ye I will have him wrapped around my finger soon,"Duan Xinyue changes the subject.

"Bro Feng, from the way I'm interpreting it, it's like that Yuan Ye is a poison and you're like an antidote to him."

"Well interpreted."

Lei Qiang fastens his pace because he feels none of the topics the two are discussing are to his liking.

The following day,the three are supposed to go to Yuan Ye's residence.Feng Yi is waiting for the two men outside the military camp. Lei Qiang arrives wearing breathtaking red robes. Someone who would mistake him as a groom.

"Mister Lei you look great in that outfit,"Feng Yi compliments him still stunned by how beautiful Lei Qiang looks.

Duan Xinyue comes out of the military camp compound with General Fei by his side. General Fei proceeds to greet Lei Qiang as well as complimenting his outfit,"Master Lei,that outfit suits you well even the demure ladies can't help but look at you twice."

Lei Qiang's gaze shifts towards Duan Xinyue who happens to be licking his lips. When he senses Lei Qiang's gaze on him he immediately chuckles awkwardly and greets him,"Lei-xiong, morning."

"Morning."

"I heard you are going to Mister Yuan's residence. Do you need a carriage?"General Fei asks bringing up the topic of the day.

"I already prepared the carriage,"Feng Yi replies. General Fei looks to the opposite side and sees a carriage a few meters away from them.

"Fine then. Take care."

Duan Xinyue walks away first and enters the carriage. Lei Qiang also enters the carriage while Feng Yi controls the horses. General Fei walks back in to the residence.

After forty to fifty minutes ,they reach Yuan Ye's residence.The residence is large with well built pavilions. It looks like an government official's residence. At the backyard,there is a beautiful large gazebo built with flowers surrounding it. Yuan Ye settles there with his guests as they take tea while talking. Lei Qiang and Feng Yi take the opportunity to introduce themselves.

"So Mister Yuan,we heard you used to be an instrumentalist at Splendor Music House."

"So that's what you guys want to talk about,"Yuan Ye sighs with frustration. Seeing the latter isn't willing to talk about it, Duan Xinyue suddenly leans closer to him and whispers something to him.

Yuan Ye immediately livens up,"What do you guys want to know?"

"Lately,a lot of people have been experiencing migraines after listening to their music. What could be the reason?"

"That despicable Murong Xuan employed new musicians and instrumentalists claiming they have a new music style that would attract guests unlike our old style. Since I didn't want to cooperate I resigned and told him I wanted to do opera."

"Did you try to play any of their melodies?"

"I'm a proud man,I only play melodies that are worth it not some silly tunes with uneven notes,"Yuan Ye speaks arrogantly.

"Do you know of a way we can access their music scores?"

"You can get them if you bribe someone in the inside."

"I can't think of anyone right now but I'll tell you later if I think of one."

"Thank you Mister Yuan."

"You're welcome."

"We've invaded your privacy for long enough so we should go."

The three visitors rise up and bow before they leave.

"Mister Duan,"Yuan Ye calls out as the three walk away. They all turn around and face him,"Don't forget to keep your promise."

"I won't,"Duan Xinyue says with an assuring smile.

"What did you promise him?"Feng Yi asks curiously.

"One of your cheeks roasted with wonton soup."

"Asshole!"

The three leave Yuan Ye's residence.

"I want to buy snacks at the market so you guys can leave first."

"We'll go with you,"Feng Yi says as he speeds up the carriage towards the market.

They walk around buying snacks. As predicted by General Fei, several ladies be it noble or not can't keep their eyes off Lei Qiang. Despite that,he still maintains a straight face.

"Guys if we want to find more information,we should go to a place where most people gather,"Duan Xinyue suggests.

"Which is?"

"Gambling house."

""Restaurant."

Both Duan Xinyue and Lei Qiang speak at the same time each strongly supporting their choice.