Chapter 210: Mournful Departure (2/2)

How could Pei Rumo be in the dark? From the looks of it, the lass made a ruthless move. How could this be called thievery? She had taken the life out of the Phoenix King Valley. It seemed as though the elder wasn’t going to let it rest. Why else would he remain in the capital city? He was probably waiting for the thief to let his guard down before swooping down for the catch. In Pei Rumo’s opinion, the elder was wasting his time. The lass had always been a shrewd being and it wouldn’t be easy for her to reveal a flaw.

Even though that was the case, Pei Rumo was a little worried. He passed an order to the secret guard, “Pick a few personnel to guard the general’s residence around the clock. Keep watch of Luo Chu, make sure nothing happens to her.” Pei Rumo wasn’t protecting Bai Luochu so that she could become an important factor to defeat Pei Wuchen for him at the crucial moment. He was protecting her because of her secret. Pei Rumo wanted to see how an orphan girl like Luo Chu was going to achieve her great plan.

As for Pei Qingfeng, he did the exact same thing. Early in the morning, he sent his personal guard to check on the Phoenix King Valley.

“How is it? What is the situation at the Phoenix King Valley?” As Pei Qingfeng asked his question, he casually raised his cup of tea to his mouth. It seemed as though he wasn’t as irritated as when he sent his guard to deliver the invitation.

“The Phoenix King Valley members look depressed. It seems like they have met with some sort of disaster. The elder is staying behind and may this subordinate be so bold as to ask Master if the matter has anything to do with Young Lady Luo Chu?”

Pei Qingfeng placed his teacup down and looked at the guard. “If I feel that this is completely unrelated to her, will you believe me?”

The guard cursed silently. Pah! Who will believe something like that? She requested for you to keep the core disciples here. Right now, they look like someone killed both their parents. If she isn’t related to this incident, am I the one related to the incident? Am I actually mentally handicapped?

Of course, the guard could never say something like that out loud. Right now, everyone in the Second Prince’s residence knew that as long as Luo Chu was involved in something, their Master would be as well. Moreover, he would do anything she asked. “Tsk, Luo Chu is truly a femme fatale. She can actually mesmerize Master to such an extent.”

A myriad of thoughts flew through the guard’s mind and he shook his head. He didn’t believe it.

“Since that is the case, why are you asking me that question? If there is nothing else, send more secret guards to protect the general’s residence.” Pei Qingfeng gave his instructions.

“Why are we protecting her?” That guard was puzzled and couldn’t understand Pei Qingfeng’s intention.