102 By A Hair’s Breadth! (1/2)
”Pity! Such a pity! How good would have it been if Jun Mo Xie was killed! At least, that would have made Old Jun's heart ache!” Lady Yue'er said through gritted teeth. Hearing that Jun Mo Xie had unexpectedly did not die had caused her to feel extremely regretful. Under the boat, Jun Mo Xie was searching his brain, extremely puzzled. He did not recall offending this ”Lady Yue'er.” One would think from the bitter resentment in this young lady's voice, she had been violated a hundred times by Jun Mo Xie!
Lord Liu slowly pondered and said. ”Now that this situation has escalated to this point, the mission to assassinate the Princess will be temporarily called off. We are fortunate to have acquired the Xuan beast tendons without a hitch. At this juncture, I can make arrangements for your departure from Tianxiang. Haha…”
”As for the other issues, I'll personally report to my master and see what the old man has planned. Perhaps we may have to collaborate with your hall once again, and I'll have to inconvenience everyone to return at that time. Please send greetings to the Blood Sword Hall's Grandmaster on my behalf and tell him 'although this was a failure, 'Second Uncle' is still grateful.'”
After saying these words, his voice became extremely solemn. Apparently, this sentence was the original words of this so-called 'Second Uncle' Jun Mo Xie was silent as he twitched his mouth. It was obvious that this 'Second Uncle' was the Second Prince. Was there even a need for you to act so mysterious if you were going to give such an obvious name?
”Lord Liu, thank you for your generous words. As for our departure, we naturally have our means. We'll take our leave!”
The three men immediately stood up and cupped their fists.
”The Xuan beast tendons have been given to Lady Yue'er for safe keeping. Thirty tendons is not a small number so we hope that we will be informed as soon as this matter is resolved. That which belongs to us, we will personally come back to retrieve.”
Lord Liu laughed and said.
”You do not need to be polite. When you return, please ask the Grandmaster if he had given some thoughts to our request to assassinate an emperor. Regardless of his answer, please give us an answer as soon as possible!”
”Yes.” The three men filed out and disappeared into the night. Lord Liu did not send them off.
”Lady Yue'er. The palace had already conducted a major purge after the incident with the princess and all three sides have lost much manpower. But this does not concern us. What's more important is that the one behind all this is most likely the big boss. Therefore, you need to complete your assignment we've discussed earlier as quickly as possible. In case of a information leak, do your best to arrange some people to enter the palace! Be vigilant and maintain only a single line of communication!” Lord Liu lowered his voice and spoke urgently.
”Yes. Lord Liu and 'Second Uncle' can rest assured. I have already made preparation a long time ago and have selected only virgin maidens.”
Lady Yue'er's gentle and beautiful voice echoed.
”If not for 'Second Uncle's' important plans, even Yue'er would want to go to the palace to play for a few days.”
”Haha, Lady Yue'er is one of Tianxiang's top beauties! Who can resist your charms?”
Lord Liu laughed a while before lowering his voice once again to speak.
”'Second Uncle' has ordered that we move forward with the plans to create crossbows out of the Xuan beast tendons. They might be needed at any time, there is not a single moment to waste. Since many parties are watching our every move, it would be inconvenient for us to be personally involved. That is why we entrust you with completing this task.”
Lady Yue'er replied uneasily. ”I naturally understand, but these strips of Xuan beast tendons are too exceptional. Using ordinary steel would not be able to bring out the full potential of these tendons. Unfortunately, we will not be able to employ Shen Bing Pu, even though his craftsmanship is unrivaled in Tianxiang, since a tall tree attracts unwanted attention. Our only option is to do business with Jiangnan's famous Zhao Clan Trading Company. I have already sent messengers to get in touch with them before the auction, but I have not received a response yet.”
”The sooner this issue is resolved, the better. We are even willing to double the payment if that is what it takes.” Lord Liu said cautiously. ”These crossbows will be crucial to us in the future. Not only has 'Second Uncle' paid an almost exorbitant price, and taking a significant risk by involving himself personally with the representatives from the Blood Sword Hall. Before this business with the Xuan beast tendons is completed, we absolutely cannot have any mishaps.
”This subordinate naturally understands.” Lady Yue'er gently smiled before continuing. ”Lord Liu, do you know what came of the matter I asked of 'Second Uncle'?”
Lord Liu's voice became quite solemn. ”Lady Yue'er, Jun Zhan Tian is a cornerstone of the Tianxiang Kingdom. Killing him is easier said than done. Even the Blood Sword Hall, who dares to assassinate a princess, will hesitate to do so, it is not an easy decision to be made so lightly when it comes to Jun Zhan Tian!”
”'Second Uncle' only needs to mobilize a fraction of his manpower! We can frame Jun Zhan Tian for plotting a rebellion by taking advantage of the recent uproar the old man caused in the capital. With anger clouding His Majesty's mind, the result will be obvious!”
In Lady Yue'er's voice, extreme resentment was palpable.
”Every night I sleep, I dream of the death and destruction that awaits that old man's family. Is 'Second Uncle' going to let this decisive opportunity slip away!”
”That's out of the question!” Lord Liu resolutely rejected this suggestion. ”Jun Zhan Tian controls at least half of the power in Tianxiang. We can target Jun Zhan Tian himself but not when it may implicate his entire faction. What 'Second Uncle' wants is not a fragmented Tianxiang Kingdom.”
”Jun Zhan Tian left my country in ruins and my family dead or scattered. After listening to your words, it sounds like…” Despair was evident in Lady Yue'er's voice. ”If 'Second Uncle' is incapable of accomplishing my task, then why would I continue working with him?”
”Outrageous!” Lord Liu harshly scolded before lowering his voice.