The King of Urban Mercenaries

After all, the matter regarding the Prince is not something to be trifled with, nor is it something for ordinary civilians to gossip about frivolously. Thus, Lin Fei knew that no false information would likely be spread.

Hearing Lin Fei’s question, the two maids hesitated briefly, but eventually stumbled their way through their response.

"It’s said that this Prince is inherently lustful, the type who... quickly shifts his affections. He has many Imperial Concubines, but almost casts them aside immediately after he’s obtained them, which is simply..."

"Worse than a beast?" another maid interjected cleverly.

Hearing the maid’s astute comment, Lin Fei chuckled and said, "Such a person is indeed worse than a beast; not only worse than a beast, but such a person deserves death."

"Young Master, you asked us to talk, and we’ve told you everything. Shouldn’t you now keep your promise?" a maid asked. They could tell Lin Fei wasn’t a bad person; otherwise, their lady wouldn’t have chosen him as her suitor.

Lin Fei nodded, "You may go, but let me warn you. In the future, if you talk, speak quietly and make sure no one is around, or else trouble may eventually find you. Understand?" Lin Fei reminded them. After all, it was not the servants at fault, only the talkative ones, who would stir up trouble.

"Yes! We will listen to the Young Master." One servant said, then left.

After watching them leave, Lin Fei found himself unsure of what to do, as he had initially planned to leave. But now, it seemed unlikely.

Because Lin Fei no longer felt like leaving, having heard of the difficulties Gai Xiaolian was about to face, he considered whether to stay and help her. After all, Gai Xiaolian was right; he had helped him, so shouldn’t he, in turn, assist Gai Xiaolian?

Ultimately, Lin Fei decided to stay put for the time being and see how things would unfold.

Lin Fei sat in the grand hall, waiting for Gai Xiaolian to return.

Soon, Gai Xiaolian returned, a look of dejection on his face. Nonetheless, upon entering the hall and seeing Lin Fei still there, he felt somewhat moved but didn’t reveal it, maintaining his composure.

"Why didn’t you leave? Weren’t you planning to go?" Gai Xiaolian asked.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fei chuckled, "I, Lin Fei, am not one to abandon righteousness for profit. Since you’ve helped me, I’m willing to help you."

Gai Xiaolian looked at Lin Fei and asked, "Are you truly willing to help me?"

"Of course, otherwise why would I stay here? To eat your family’s meat and drink your family’s wine?" Lin Fei said with a laugh.

Hearing Lin Fei’s words, Gai Xiaolian smiled, but he knew he shouldn’t show too much joy, as the matters ahead weren’t ones to be taken lightly.

"My father said that if what I said is true, then take you to see him." Gai Xiaolian stated.

The announcement of his betrothal hadn’t been communicated to his father, so in a sense, it was a decision made on his own, as he did not wish his future to be left in the hands of a notoriously bad-natured Prince.

Moreover, the rumors about this Prince were too numerous, making it impossible for him to entrust his entire life to such a person.

Lin Fei nodded, "I can try, but whether your father will be satisfied with me, I can’t say."

"Fear not, just go along with me; leave the rest to me. My father is a decent man." Gai Xiaolian said.

"Decent? I don’t agree with that statement at all!" Lin Fei replied coldly.

"Why? What do you disagree with? Tell me." Gai Xiaolian said.

Hearing this, Lin Fei shook his head with a smile.

"Speak, if you have this attitude going to meet my father, in the end, the ones who will suffer will be you and me; my father can see through your intentions, and he can sense the resentment you bear toward him." Gai Xiaolian explained.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fei responded coldly, "A City Lord who doesn’t regard the lives of the citizens within his city, I don’t find him to be good at all."

Hearing these words, Gai Xiaolian fell silent and said, "Indeed, my father’s only flaw is hoarding wealth; he loves collecting gold, silver, and jewels, but apart from that, he’s done well in other aspects."

Lin Fei smiled, "But because of that tiny flaw, the entire city may very well pay a heavy price. Do you understand?"

"I hadn’t considered it that way, but it’s not his intentional doing, much like someone’s irresistible love for something; he too can’t help it." Gai Xiaolian said.

"Stop making excuses."

Lin Fei shook his head. "Has your father ever left the City Lord Mansion to take a look outside?"

Hearing this, Chen Xiaona nodded, "He deals with a multitude of affairs daily, so he seldom leaves the City Lord Mansion."

"Then he really should go outside to take a look, otherwise, this city is doomed sooner or later." Lin Fei replied.

If the people’s hearts aren’t united, no matter how powerful the Empire, how strong the city, or how formidable the army, what awaits is destruction! This is an eternal truth.

Currently, throughout Ancient Meng City, people are deeply dissatisfied but dare not speak out. Even some officials can’t stand it, resorting to theft and robbery to aid the impoverished. If things don’t change, next time, the result will be that only the rich remain in this city. And with the rich being so gluttonous and lazy, what’s left? Only death awaits!

What Lin Fei said wasn’t nonsense; everything he spoke came from his heart. It was all true and actually happening, which is why he spoke as he did.

"Sigh! I truly don’t know how to respond to that, but I understand what my father is like. No matter what, I still believe that my father will change." At this moment, Gai Xiaolian displayed a unique stubbornness, which further demonstrated her sincerity.

Lin Fei shook his head, "By the time he comes to his senses, the city may already be in ruins."

"Perhaps, but isn’t our current concern something else?" Gai Xiaolian said.

Lin Fei nodded, "Indeed, it’s not about that. By the way, shouldn’t you have an elder brother above your second brother? Where is he? I’ve neither heard of nor seen him."

Gai Xiaolian thought for a moment, "My elder brother has always been assisting my father in managing matters within the city, so it makes sense that you haven’t seen him."

"He’s assisting with managing matters? He doesn’t manage the city’s affairs, does he?" Lin Fei asked.