Chapter 126: The Confessions of a traitorous official 3 (1/2)

Duanyue, Northern Wei

Su Liya climbed up behind Baozhai on a chestnut horse as they rode off to the Wu Yi company's safe house in the next town. Su Liya couldn't possibly ride on a horse alone. With her level of inexperience, she might end up falling off her house and getting trampled. She didn't want to be the first person killed by her horse, She asked Baozhai to ride in front while holding her tightly until her knuckles were white.

Duanyue wasn't very far, they arrived three hours later, they were led into a casino owned by the Wu family. Su Liya removed her winter gear and changed into lighter clothes before going into Duanyue.

Duanyue is the last city at the border entrance of the northern region, unlike other northern cities which were cold most months of the year. Duanyue's weather was similar to that of the capital. To avoid drawing attention to themselves, they changed out of their winter gear.

Duanyue wasn't a very big city compared to Ningzhuo and the capital. It was the trade Center of the other region because of its ideal location at the centre of other regions. They met with a team of Wu Yi agents a short distance from Duanyue. They were dressed as merchants, with the long roll of wagons supposedly carrying their goods.

Wu Yao and Su Liya got down from their horses and got into a waiting carriage before continuing on their journey. They were greeted by loud noises from sellers announcing their wares and the roadside performance entertaining their audience as they rode in.

Wu Yao booked the rooms at a guest house days earlier since they were fronting as merchants. They stopped by at the guest house and clocked in before sneaking out to get to the Wu family's casino. An older woman dressed in vibrant colours, with a transparent veil covering half of her face, giving her an exotic look led them into the casino through the back entrance.

The lady lead them to the secret room and bowed to Wu Yao at the door, Right this way, Madam”. She stepped aside for them, Wu Yao nodded and walked in. Su Liya follows her in, Baozhai and Rong Rong walked in with her. Su Liya instructed her secret guards to follow her at a distance, only Baozhai and Rong Rong followed her closely.

The secret room was a mix between a study and a bedroom. One half of the room had a wide canopy bed with purple silk covering, a. Small dressing table and mirror, a cupboard and a small tea temple in the middle.

While the outer half of the room started a the door of the room was divided into two. At the right hand was a small study, with a low table, cushioned chairs and a bookshelf. To the left was a decline a small table and two chairs with a chessboard on the table.

Wu Yao frown when she saw Su Liya come in with her maid but she quickly dismissed her concern.

She thought 'this princess doesn't trust me completely”. She walked to the tea table in her bedroom and sat on one end, Su Liya walked to the other end opposite her and was supported by her maids to sit. She sat on her knees and rested her hand in front of her, just below her waist.

Wu Yao smiled when as she watched Su Liya sit properly. 'she quite graceful for someone who only became a princess 5 months ago,' she thought.

There was a low knock on the door, drawing her attention away from Su Liya. She looked to the door, ”come in”.

The Lady with the veil came in with utensils for making tea, carefully set it up and retreated. Wu Yao had two of her most trusted guards standing outside the door to keep guard. While this was her establishment, she rarely have here. Human beings were gullible, they can easily betray you for profit. It was better to be careful around even her oldest staff.

Wu Yao picked up two teacups that were bent over from on the inside and flipped them to the right position. She rinsed the cups and poured the water into the extra cup before pouring in the tea leaves. ”Your highness intel was right, the Shi family is indeed making moves with the Droko tribe and Yan state in the dark. As soon as the Lu family is eliminated, they plan to attack”.

Su Liya sighed and replied, ”As expected, did you get the evidence?”

”Yes, your Highness” removed a later sachet from inside her blouse and placed it on the table between them. ”Your highness, I am a little bit curious. How you found out their plans, Prime Minister Shu has been planning in secret for decades. It started right after the Sixth prince was born, the Shi family's spies are top-notch. Even if one got suspicious, it won't be easy to get this evidence without getting close to the print minister”, she passed a cup of tea to her.

Su Liya immediately thought, 'Because I read about the Shi families methods in the original novel'. However, since she couldn't give that as an answer without being called crazy. She decided to give Wu Yao the answer she had prepared, she had expected this question at some point and prepared a satisfying answer for it.