Chapter 82: Hidden Plan (2/2)
“Then why doesn’t he fear fire?”
“According to him, the God of Sword had let him eat some round thing, enabling him to be unaffected by water or fire.”
“So that’s the reason. Indeed he’s the God of Sword, to have possessed such a magical object. But to be able to conceal his breath, how did he do that?”
“They didn’t mention anything about it.”
“Hmph. Ye Nu and Ye Wei both command very strong powers in the battlefield, yet they don’t get involved too deeply into military skills. It’s normal to not have a thorough understanding on this matter. However, since the young child of Ye made this knowledge known to you, it means he is not suspicious about you, nor does he have cause to be. Even if he is clever, he could not know that you have been part of this flawless plan which we’ve been planing for more than ten years now. Your presence and contributions all these years has only caused him to dislike you. From now on, you must stand firm on your current position in the Ye family. Avoid close contact with him as much as possible, refrain from any more conflicts, and have the mind to stay out of his way.”
“Then master, what will be your next move?”
“Ye family has been loyal and devoted for generations. They have amassed countless outstanding military services, their popularity is as bright as the midday sun, even surpassing my own imperial household. If they intend to revolt, from just their military prestige and control of the military powers, even the Royal Family will not be able to counter it. Although we know where their loyalties lie, we cannot be at ease. This… leaves the Emperor with no choice. The Ye family is becoming a problem, but openly targeting them is ill advised, especially with regards to Ye Wei and Ye Nu. Instead, we must do our best to protect them. Tian Long Nation still has need of them, without their presence, our biggest threat—the Gale Nation—will be wild with joy. The original plan was to let you take over the Ye family quietly and ease my worries. But the Ye Family had unexpectedly produced this talent. If the Ye Family continue to prosper under his fame, then this will cause me extreme worry and no end of trouble. He must be eliminated!”
“What should your subordinate do?”
“I don’t need you to do anything. I’ll find someone to contact the number one mercenary—Tao BaiBai!”
“Tao BaiBai? Is he the so-called number one mercenary Tao BaiBai who, in those years, even the Heaven-Level Master Ling Yun failed escape his assassination?”
“That’s right! Rumor has it that he is sure to complete any task given to him, never failing to succeed. The target this time is just a man with a tenth level of power, he won’t have any reason to refuse. This will be a easy task, even if the God of Sword tries to investigate, he will only find an insignificant scapegoat.”
“Master, you are brilliant! The young child of Ye will surely be unable to run away this time!”
…………………………………………………………………………
Late in the afternoon, Ye Wuchen and Ning Xue are finally back to their small courtyard, discovering Wang Wenshu carrying a long and drawn expression, sipping tea and waiting for them to return. She remained calm and unruffled in the midst of these busy times.
“Chen-er, Ning Xue, you have finally come back, sit down first. Xiao Lu, you may step out.”
Ye Wuchen had just sat down when Wang Wenshu started to ask, “Chen-er, do you know of what happened today?”
“Just a little.” Ye Wuchen said carefully. Recalling what he had witnessed beforehand, he still trembled with fear even now. Trying hard to stay calm, but ultimately failing. After all, he had never before encountered such a “violent” incident.
“It’s a good that you are aware. Some influential officials have taken the initiative to come to our Ye Family to propose marriage. I have already seen the daughters of these families before, they are all from very rich families, have beauty and good manners. It is normal for them to be sought after and receive marriage proposal at their doorsteps. I’m thinking, maybe you can marry all of them.”
Ye Wuchen’s eyes opened wide, thinking something must be wrong with his ears. Waving his hands in a great rush, he said, “Don’t… don’t play jokes on me. It is impossible.”
“Why not? I have an excellent son, a few more wives or concubines than normal is nothing. All of them said they only want to marry you and no other men. Don’t worry about their wishes, it’s really what they want. Besides, all of them have influence based on their family background, some of them are only daughters. If you marry them, nobody will dare to provoke our Ye Family in the future. Chen-er, you are not young anymore, you must have wives and concubines. You need not wait until you marry Princess Fei Huang in three years. For our Ye Family, sacrificing a just a little is enough.”
Translated by: Fatty_Uncle
Edited by: seriouspotato