Chapter 177 (1/2)
Capital City
Two kilometers outside of the city, the river could be seen just after stepping out through the door Peach blossoms were in bloom A s in and out of the weeds beneath the water
Several geese were floating atop the river, and would plunge their heads deep underwater from time to time to catch some fishes A small house was situated beside the creek, the s of the house ide open
Pei Zi Yun sat by the , the quill in his hands waved back and forth He looked somewhat tired and drained He then placed his materials aside, his neck and back looked to be sore He then stood up and stretched gingerly, relieving the strain upon his back, allowing his blood and energy to flow He then exhaled deeply, before looking at the papers once , ”I’ve finished writing at last That was tiring Even though I’ hours still place a strain on my back”
He stood up and turned around to adht to behold, the towering trees and colorful plants obscuring the buildings in the city
'This time, I’ve followed the Crown Prince’s official to secretly enter the capital city without anyone knowing Since I’ve already used up the inforinal owner’s memories, I would need to borrow the influence and authority of the Crown Prince if I hope to defeat Xie Cheng Dong I also wish to knohether the Crown Prince is truly capable' Pei Zi Yun thought At this point the official arrived at his door, and knocked gently, ”Is Young Master in? My house’s Master invites you to a banquet”
Pei Zi Yun arrived at the capital city a few days before, but hadn’t had the chance to meet with the Crown Prince
When he opened the door to leave, he saw the official, as dressed in plain white robes This official was the only person of contact that kneas here Seeing that Pei Zi Yun was approaching hi Master, there’s a big banquet arranged for today Halfway through the journey there, he will sneak out tothese words, Pei Zi Yun replied politely, ”Please lead the way”
The official noted that Pei Zi Yun was very courteous, and returned the politeness, ”Young Master is too polite Please follow me”
Pei Zi Yun boarded an ox-cart as it entered the capital city, passing through the gates without incident It then followed a series of alleys and bumpy roads After some time, he could see from afar an entire bunch of ox-carts which were parked outside a mansion
The ox-cart pulled to a stop at a side entrance of the uards stood still The official then showed the tile of the Crown Prince, and they allowed theot off the cart and walked into a room It was very quiet and still here, a world of difference froate Within this roo of as placed on the table, and a plate of peanuts accompanied it The official then led Pei Zi Yun in before speaking, ”Young Master, please wait”
Pei Zi Yun nodded his head
The Crown Prince’s banquet sawnobles and royalty The Crown Prince shuffled frouests At this point he was talking to a Count
A serving maid stepped forith a tray as she whispered to the Crown Prince
The Crown Prince then swept a glance at the crowd He just received infor heard of Pei Zi Yun’s talents, and was especially convinced after seeing the docuently
The Crown Prince waited for so maid left before he whispered to the eunuch, ”Follow e of clothes was a sort of e that he needed to use the bathroom The eunuch then followed the Crown Prince out, and the Count who sat beside the Crown Prince didn’t think much of it He then turned around to speak to another Count
At this point, noble guests were swarh the door and started increasing his pace, as he strolled through the series of passageways until he reached a room The eunuch then automatically stood by the side of the door as the Prince entered
When the Crown Prince walked in, Pei Zi Yun had been waiting for some time He then hurriedly stood up and bowed deeply, ”This small subject pays his respects to the Crown Prince”
The Crown Prince looked upon the features of Pei Zi Yun and '
The Crown Prince then stepped forward, ”At ease!”
The both of the to their statuses, the head and the subject Although the atmosphere was unusually tense, the eunuch stepped forward to serve tea The Crown Prince took a s, ”I’ve already read the docu it It included a very co it several ti else you wish to add to it, and anything to emphasize?”
Pei Zi Yun then widened his eyes and looked at the Crown Prince He noticed that the Crown Prince had a very scholarly and refined look to hiht to hi Lu in the original owner’s lifeti in masculinity But it also could be that he hid his talents behind thisthe Crown Prince’s questions, he then answered, ”The plan written within the document could work Crown Prince can make it work It’s just that you have to act extre could backfire”
”Oh?” The Crown Prince paused and asked, ”Why is that so?”
He see the Crown Prince this way, Pei Zi Yun was somewhat taken aback, and was someorried He hid all of this well however He then replied, ”Crown Prince, after I handed the document over, I realized there were certain aspects which I failed to fully consider Since the Crown Prince has an heir, which is the grandson to the Emperor, you’ve already established the foundation of your claim”
”The nature of the Crown Prince has always been refined, co and combat won’t suit your demeanor The Emperor knows this, and all the subjects in court knows this as well If you have such a rapid change in your temperament, ould the rest of the I an heir, you cannot wait to ascend the throne, and finally reveal your true colors?”
”I’m afraid the Eht be worried that you’ve been pretending to be so for the opportuneLu is very opportunistic, and will definitely take advantage of this”
”If you wish to proceed with the plan stated in the document, we have to do it slowly, and paint a perfect picture of yourself You will then start es, one step at a time until you finally accomplish your mission If you don’t take this step by step, and rush forith it, it e”