Chapter 96 An Invitation from Mo Xuetong’s Cousin and Bai Yihao Makes a Move (1/2)

”Sir, I heard that Third Miss Mo hasn't regained consciousness yet. They said that she was possessed by evil spirits and fell ill for no reason and then, her life force started to diminish.” The air was fragrant by the lake. The youth wearing a s.h.i.+rt that was as white as snow was playing his instrument elegantly. The sound of the music echoed into the distance. His eyes were closed as he listened to his subordinate's report calmly. His long lashes remain closed.

His long slender fingers moved on the strings of his instrument and the music stopped suddenly. The waterside pavilion quietened down. The sound of the northeastern wind could be heard. It was very loud as it howled by the curtains. Together with the sound of the running waters, it felt as if the sounds could be heard in one's heart.

The man was quiet and it made one feel frightened. The secret guard shuddered and did not dare to look up.

”You haven't heard that Third Miss Mo has any hidden illness, have you??” The voice sounded distant, as if it had come from the skies. It was crisp and faraway. A handsome face lifted slightly and bright eyes landed on the secret guard who stood across him. He could not help but frown slightly as he spoke elegantly.

”Even though Third Miss Mo's health is poor, she has not had any major illnesses. She is just malnourished and is slightly depressed. Her mother died but her father does not seem to care. It would be hard to bear even if she was a little older. I have already checked. Third Miss Mo is not someone who can be bullied. So it is impossible that she has been bullied so much that she could not take it and vomited blood.” The secret guard knew that his young master was a prudent perfectionist. As such, he had done a complete investigation on Mo Xuetong before he came and had even investigated everything about her in Cloud City.

He was surprised by how much thought his young master gave this woman. And yet, he felt that this was natural!

She was such a beauty, and even though she was not yet fully grown, she would be capable of causing countries and cities to fall because of her beauty in a few years. His young master was a master planner, so it was normal for him to have such thoughts. A beauty who could cause cities to fall was the best weapon against one's enemy. Any man would fall for a beauty. The Empress and First Prince would definitely have a fall out because of this!

However, what surprised the secret guard was that Third Miss Mo, whom the rumors say was arrogant and useless, was actually smart and sly. She did not seem like a person who would accept her lot in life at all. As such, he told everything he knew to his master in detail. He would leave his master to make the decision about what to do.

The secret guard truly admired his master's decisive judgement!

”Is your information complete?” Bai Yihao stood up. Even though he had just stood up, his tall slender figure had a natural elegance to it. He was n.o.ble and graceful. His hair was as black as ink and his face was as beautiful as jade. He was very handsome, and his faint smile made his handsome face even more charming. He was like an elegant fairy.

”Yes, the information is complete.” The secret guard heaved a sigh of relief. He knew of his master's habits. He would either not do anything, or would be very well prepared if he were to do something. As such, the secret guard began to seek information about Mo Xuetong since he found out about the interest his master had in her. He had already arranged information related to Third Miss Mo into a file for his master to read.

”What about the Empress?” Bai Yihao picked on the strings of his instrument lightly. There was a cracking sound that pierced through one's eardrums, breaking through the silence in the air.

”First Prince has always kept the painting well since he received it. Even his servants around him do not know about it. However, the Empress still heard about it. But she has not done anything about it and treats the First Prince very well.” The secret guard did not dare to hide anything from his master, and he reported all the news he received from Yan Kingdom in detail.

”Since this is so, then leave!” Bai Yihao had a mesmerizing smile on his handsome face as he ordered the secret guard to go.

”Yes!” The secret guard answered. He did not dare to say much. His figure flickered and he disappeared from the pavilion.

It was silent in the waterside pavilion. The wind lifted his s.h.i.+rt, and there was an added coldness in his beauty. He sat down again and his eyes turned dark. His fingers tapped lightly on the strings of his instrument, but he did not play it…

”Sir, Young Master Luo is here.” The little servant by the water pavilion said loudly. There was still some distance between where they were and the twisty corridors. Furthermore, the wind came from the northwest and the little servant had to speak loudly or the wind would carry his voice away.

”Ask him to come here.” There was a hint of a smile in the elegant and handsome eyes as he spoke gently. Luo Wenyou must have come for Mo Xuetong. He had come really quickly. He was so quick, he was rather unlike his usual self. Someone must have told him to come.

Bai Yihao knew that each family was concerned about the matters about their own family. His position in Qin was awkward. He was the most doted on grandson of the Empress Dowager. Emperor Zongwen thought highly of him, but that did not negate his status as a hostage prince. He could ride his horse through the streets and go to banquets with beauties, he could also have many amorous dalliances with disregard for his status, beauty, and talent. He had never doubted his ability to attract those women, and he had never cared.

Since Emperor Zongwen was grooming him to be a licentious person, then he would naturally follow the Emperor's will. Emperor Zongwen doted on him a lot because of this as well. Even though the Emperor did not accede to his every request, they could speak about everything under the sun. Of course, this was on the premise that he did not involve himself in politics. If he dabbled in politics, he would no longer be Emperor Zongwen's nephew, but the Qin's hostage, the Crown Prince of Yan.

Emperor Zongwen's men all knew that, which was why they admired Bai Yihao's talent and were proud to see him in the banquets they held. There were many ladies from n.o.ble families who would look at him longingly, hoping for him to look at them. However, if it was related to politics, the subordinates of Qin would not dare to be too close to Bai Yihao.

Some of the subordinates were not able to guess Emperor Zongwen's intentions, so they distanced themselves from him. They only treated him respectfully on the surface and were not friendly with him.