Chapter 178 - To Whom is the Chaos Beneficial (2/2)
“You can return to your courtyard as well. Don’t come out these few days. I will send someone over once the matter is over.” Feng Yuxuan said impatiently when he saw that the man who looked like a steward kneeling where he was. Since Feng Yuran had interfered in the matter, he could not just let it go like this. A hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes and he gestured to the guard beside him.
The guard understood what he wanted and he nodded at Feng Yuxuan silently. Then, he followed the man who looked like a steward out of the room.
Everyone in the room had left. Feng Yuxuan returned to sit by Qin Yufeng’s side. He asked, “Yufeng, what should I do now?”
“Your Highness, there is no rus.h.!.+” Qin Yufeng lifted his hand calmly and poured Feng Yuxuan and himself a cup of wine. Then, he slowly picked up the teacup and drank it while Feng Yuxuan looked at him anxiously. He laughed softly and said, “Your Highness, do you feel like you are missing a power that can control the Mo Manor?” “The original plan had been for Sima Lingyun to marry the legal daughter of the Mo family, just like what he wanted. With the fourth Mo daughter, who was a concubine’s daughter marrying him as well, Lord Mo would definitely think well of his son-in-law. Then, they would help that concubine become the legal wife. When Third Miss Mo is about to marry Sima Lingyun, she would definitely organize the dowry her mother had brought with her from the Luo family. Aunty Fang is her stepmother and will organize her wedding. She would definitely let us pick through the dowry in order to thank us. We would be able to find whatever we want then!”
Qin Yufeng picked up two empty cups and placed them on the floor. Then, he stacked another cup on them. The cup had not been completely emptied, but it sat steadily on the cups and the liquid did not spill at all.
“But what are we to do now? Sima Lingyun and Auntie Fang are both stupid. None of them succeeded.” Feng Yuxuan frowned and looked at the cups. He could not understand what Qin Yufeng was doing and could not help but ask anxiously.
“It can’t be considered that they did not succeed at all. At least we now know that the playboy Eighth Prince is not as useless as he is rumored to be. He is so skilled, so how could he just be a useless playboy? Your Highness, it looks like we have to pay more attention to this King Xuan.” Qin Yufeng was not hurried at all and he flicked the top-most cup lightly. The cup shook and then the cups below started shaking as well.
“But, Yufeng…” While Feng Yuxuan felt that it made sense, he could not calm down when he thought of how his plans had been completely ruined. He was in no mood to further examine what Qin Yufeng said. Instead, he continued to press him.
“Your Highness, do not worry. You are a n.o.ble and elegant Prince! We will be more relaxed now. Since what has happened has happened, then we might as well give the pot another stir. If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. We might as well make it even more chaotic. Don’t you think that it would be more advantageous to us?” Qin Yufeng said calmly. He poked at the cups and the wine cup slid down from the two empty cups.
Feng Yuxuan had been too anxious earlier. He had calmed down after listening to what Qin Yufeng said. He looked at the two empty cups and the elegant smile he usually wore appeared on his face once more. He could not help but nod lightly in agreement.
There will be no fish if the water is too clear. If they wanted the fish, they would have to dirty the water.
At the same time, there was yet another person who was still awake. The handsome young man was dressed in white as he laid on the couch reading a book. There was a smile on his lips and his eyes were clear. He listened to the reports from his guards half-heartedly as if he did not care. Only Qiu Ju, who had been holding up the light for him realized that his master had not flipped the pages of his book in a long while.
Because he was about to go to bed soon, he wore only a snow-white long robe. The robe hung nicely and was wide and casual. His long dark hair was tied up with a single silver thread. There were no pins in his hair either. A few strands of hair fell onto his handsome forehead, shrouding his handsome face, but yet, making him seem n.o.ble. His eyes were so clear they looked as if they could see through one’s heart.
He had not gone to the banquet tonight. He had only entered the palace to keep the Empress Dowager company for a while before leaving. The Empress Dowager’s health was poor and she could not have fun with her people or stay up late. Bai Yihao helped her to bed and left the palace. As such, while he had heard of what happened afterward in the palace, he did not interfere in it.
“Sir, should we continue watching them?” The secret guard asked. He had finished his report but received no reply even after a long while.
“Don’t be so hasty, and there is no need to send someone to watch Feng Yuran closely anymore. We are on his territory and he will always have more men than us. Since someone already knows that he is capable, they would try to deal with him. We just need to wait and watch.” The gentle voice was crisp and clear. Bai Yihao leaned back. His long dark hair was scattered casually across his handsome face, making him seem ethereal. He looked at the candle that was almost extinguished and gestured for Qiu Ju to move it away.
Qiu Ju understood and took two steps back. He put the light on the table and then lowered his head, hiding in the shadows. He did not dare to say anything else. Qiu Ju had noticed his master’s odd behavior. His master’s bright eyes shone differently and he kneaded his right index finger and thumb together.
The young master was not as calm as he appeared to be!
“The First Prince has already entered the capital. Sir, do you think…”
“Find a chance to bring the thing to First Prince. I trust that Elder Brother would have gained plenty on his trip to the Great Qin this time!”
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