Chapter 160 (1/2)

Chapter 160 Green Vines: Imperial Decree

The news that Lu Buping and the Convert Watch brought back caused everyone to turn serious. The few of them moved to Situ's courtyard. No one had the mood to admire the falling of the blossoms anymore. Some of them sat down while others remain standing. After a long time, Lu Buping said, ”These were all planned. These people want to annihilate us. Hmph, how can it be so easy?”

Situ took the tea that Feng Luodi made for him and had a sip. He slowly said, ”They are not stupid. Let's see what they will do.”

Lu Buping turned around and looked at Situ, his handsome face s.h.i.+ning under the sunlight. You could see the unruliness under his eyes as well as the arrogance of a Jianghu person. ”Do we have an agreement?”

Feng Luodi blinked and looked at Situ. Situ put down his teacup and said slowly, ”Yes.”

Lu Buping immediately turned and walked out. ”I will go and arrange it immediately.”

Feng Luodi and Two looked at each other. What agreement did Situ and Lu Buping reach? How did they not notice anything?

Although she didn't know what Situ and Lu Bupig agreed on, Feng Luodi trusted Situ totally and thought that the First Prince would naturally support the decision that Situ made.

However, when the First Prince came back at night and heard the things Two reported to him, he raised his eyebrows and knocked on the table with his fingers. Feng Luodi noticed this and looked down. Everyone has some small habits that they don't even notice. This is something acc.u.mulated over the years. For example, Situ liked to take the lid of the teacup and slowly move it over his tea when he was in deep thought. When he was in anger, he would stare right at the person and when he was happy, the mist in his eyes would disappear.

As for the First Prince, based on Feng Luodi's observation, he would always smile when he was thinking and if he knocked on the table with his fingers, it meant that he was hesitating.

What is the first Prince hesitating about? Feng Luodi really wanted to know. Situ and the First Prince were on the same side. This was something the first Prince had agreed to.

However, the next moment, Feng Luodi knew why the First Prince was hesitating.

”Situ, we know nothing about the att.i.tude of my father.”

Situ lifted his teacup again. He just held it without drinking it nor saying anything. After a while, Situ said calmly, ”We will wait for another day then.”

The First Prince smiled and left, satisfied with the result. Feng Luodi looked at the expressionless Situ worriedly. No words were needed. She believed him.

The next day, Feng Luodi went out of the room after was.h.i.+ng up and saw Situ standing under the blossom tree with his hands behind his back. Quattor and Duo were standing near him reporting the situation.

”Please pardon us, General. The leaders of the sects were very powerful. If I go any nearer, they will notice my presence.” Duo felt ashamed and was not satisfied with his own abilities.

On the other hand, Quattor was furious.

”Although I could not hear what they were discussing, it is a fact that they met with Governor Tian. Governor Tian is a smiling fox. On the surface, he seemed to be cooperating with us to investigate the case but behind our back, no one knows what they are planning.” Quattor got more and more worked up as he talked. Duo pulled his sleeve and shook his head at him.

Quattor swallowed the rest of his words and instead, said, ”I will continue to watch over Governor Tian. When there is no one around him, I will take action.”

Situ slowly turned around and looked pa.s.sed the two Covert Guards at Feng Luodi.

He said softly, ”Go ahead. It is time to call Six back.”

Duo's face brightened and nodded his head immediately. ”Yes, I will see to it immediately.”

After the two had left, Feng Luodi came over with a smile. She asked, ”Is Six a member of the Covert Guards too?”

Situ nodded, ”He is only two years older than Zero.”

Feng Luodi tiptoed and flicked the flower petals off Situ's shoulders. Her voice was clear and pleasant like the sound of waves, ”Two is the oldest and most prudent. Duo is more playful but he knows how to observe the reactions and expressions of people and handles things well. Quattor is too playful but his skills are one of the best. Zero is the youngest and most innocent. However, he is decisive and this point is similar to you. What about Six?”

Situ looked down at Feng Luodi. The cold wind blew against the blossoms and the smell of blossoms seeped out.

”His martial arts are very good.”

”How good?” Feng Luodi continued looking up. Her eyes smiled till they became half-moons.

Situ finally smiled. He said in his low voice, ”Better than mine.”

Feng Luodi widened her eyes slightly, laughter in her eyes. ”You are not humble at all.” She pulled Situ's hand and brought him out of the courtyard.

”Let's go get breakfast.”

Situ smiled and followed her.

The First Prince came after they finished their meal. His eyes were as gentle as always and sincerity hung on the corners of his mouth.

”I have been here for so long and no one had come to the Yamen to lodge a complain. Governor Tian really governs this place well.”

Governor Tian, who came in after him, froze and then said with great respect, ”You flatter me, your Highness. It might be that the civilians knew about your brilliance and no one dared to commit any crimes.”