Chapter 210: Mournful Departure (1/2)

Pei Rumo was on a lookout in the nearby forest since the very start of the operation. If he had recklessly charged into the manor, Bai Luochu would be able to detect him. He decided against barging in and waited outside the manor to watch the show unfold.

After seeing Bai Luochu and Ying Lan disappearing from the manor, Pei Rumo wanted to return to the First Prince’s residence in order to avoid drawing attention to himself. If the Phoenix King Valley were to suspect him, his losses would outweigh his gains.

Just as Pei Rumo was about to retreat, he heard the Phoenix King Valley Elder’s enraged roar. Since he was already here, he decided to continue watching the show.

After listening to everything, he learned of Bai Luochu’s actions.

Pei Rumo couldn’t help but sneer in his heart. This lass was truly bold. She actually dared to barge into the manor with two people… It was a surprise she managed to complete her mission without a hitch. If the members of the Phoenix King Valley learned that she was the culprit, she would be in deep trouble. Pei Rumo sighed silently and hoped that she would be fortunate enough to escape from the Phoenix King Valley’s clutches. If they were to look for revenge, even the imperial clan wouldn’t be able to protect her. Even though the two of them were making use of one another, Pei Rumo wished for her to be safe.

At dawn the next day, everyone saw the Phoenix King Valley’s majestic departure. However, the atmosphere seemed to be deathly stale.

“Hey, why are the members of the Phoenix King Valley acting as though their parents had just passed away. Take a look at the atmosphere, How is this a triumphant return? It wouldn’t be excessive to say that they are going to attend a funeral.” There was a busybody who couldn’t control his mouth as he blabbered on.

“Shush, be quiet.” The person beside him seemed to be on good terms with him shushed him. He didn’t wish for his friend to invite disaster by speaking out of turn. He spoke softly to the busybody, “How can commoners like us point and gossip about the Phoenix King Valley? Even His Majesty has to show them respect. Are you trying to make them attend your funeral?”

The busybody’s face turned ghastly pale as he didn’t actually think of the consequences of his words.

“They are probably sad that His Majesty didn’t accept their marriage proposal. Let’s go. I hope your head doesn’t roll off your shoulders.” The one who spoke was the owner of the buns stall. Even though he was speaking to others, his hands remained nimble.

The gossip on the street ultimately vanished into thin air, like the fragrance of the buns.

However, things were different on the side of the imperial clan. All the princes were watching the disciples carefully.