Chapter 156: Dont spook the villian 2 (1/2)

Zhu Faye's mansion, Minister Zhu Mansion

Zhu Faye sat on a single seat by the fire, clutching a bottle of wine to his chest when his man A'Bao rushed in bowed. He winced as the bright afternoon sun got into his eye from the window. He blinked, squinting his eye to keep the light say until his eyes finally settled. He sat straight, the room spun a little as he did and he felt nauseous.

He held on to his head and counted to ten until the rolling stopped and he was no longer nauseous. He glanced at the slim older man in front, ”what is it?” He mumbled, rubbing his temple gently with his index finger.

”My lord, our spy in the Duke's mansion just reported that the maid, Tian Tian was detained after getting caught poisoning the first young mistresses meal”.

”Good,” Zhu Faye said smiling. He noticed the disgust in his man's heart as he called Tian Tian's name. He too wasn't fond of that airhead, he had only approached her to get information but the little fool fancied herself in love with him.

A'Bao looked up at his young mater eyes wide, Shifting back. He blinked and tilted his head to the side, ”young master... I.... that is _ I don't understand you are not angry that your plans fell through?”

”My plan? Please if I wanted to kill Zhu Fengyin would I leave my plan to a foolish girl like Tian Tian? I will soon get all that I ever wished to get, I needed to tie up loose ends. Someone as easily swayed by sweet words should be kept close” he placed the bottle back on the table and laughed, ”I already made plans to handle Zhu

Fengyin permanently. This time I will make use of unexpected Means. As for that Tian Tian, get rid of her before she starts running her mouth”.

”Yes”, A'Bao bowed and left the room

Two hours later, it was nearly dark. A'Bao came back with news, he bowed at his master who sat behind the low square-shaped table.

”Has it been done?” Zhu Faye asked without looking up from the book he held in his hands.

”Yes, Tian Tian has been taken care of” A'Bao modded with a bowl.

”Good, how are things at the sixth Prince's end?” Zhu Faye asked finally looking up.

”His highness has the second young miss under house arrest since yesterday. My contact in the palace reported that the sixth Prince submitted a report to the Emperor. No report has been sent down but the report has arrived at the Emperor's desk”

”And my father, I am surprised he hasn't heard of this, yet? Things has been silent at home so far, I am surprised”.

”Master is too focused on screening the candidates for the position of Prime Minister”

Zhu Faye grinned, ”ah that, since it is now at the Emperor's table. He will soon be informed, it is funny how father no longer pays attention to Feifei. He must be tired of all her previous antics but I am curious how he would handle the news. Keep an eye on him”.

”Yes,” A'Bao looked up at his master uncertainly as he took out the secret letter that was dropped at the brothel for his master. The brothel mistress had no idea who sent the letter only that it was addressed to the young master. No matter how hard he thought, no one came to mind and when he tried to investigate the origin of the letter he found nothing.

He glanced down at the letter and folded his lips tightly. 'Here is to taking the risk' He thought and came forward once more with the letter. He stretched out his hand and placed the letter on the table, ”this came in for you at the brothel, young master”.

Zhu Faye glanced down at the letter with a wrinkled brow, he picked up the letter and unwrapped the letter. His lips tugged up as he read the letter, ”interesting, looks like there is a new player in the game.” He rolled up the letter a threw it into the fire.

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Minister Zhu's study

Zhu Yaren had different faces, he put on each face depending on who he faced. When he faced the other ministers, he wore a wise and reasonable face. This made other officials gravitate towards him but when he faced the Emperor, his expression was calculating and calm.

After year's of putting up a front, he had perfected the art of wearing a pocket face. He knew not to trust anyone because a friend today could become an Enemy. However, he had a few constants in his life that made up his bottom line. Both of whom was his daughter Zhu Fengyin and the Lu family. So when his guard rushed in to report that his two bottom lines were touched by that ungrateful adopted son of his.