Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Chapter 470: Cooperative Relationship (2/2)
“Your master sure found himself a capable servant, quite eloquent indeed. I just hope he’s as competent in other things as well, hmph!” Sikong Ling snorted, disdaining to stoop to Han Yu’s level.
Sikong Ling was unaware that to bystanders, his behavior appeared almost petty. He was typically a person of cool and deep composure; it was solely in dealings with Han Yu that he exhibited actions unbefitting his status.
Naturally, Zhai Mo did not react to Sikong Ling’s comment. However, his master had not sent him to Sikong Mansion for idle chitchat, but for matters concerning Marquis Beian Mansion. Thus, Zhai Mo did not dawdle and directly stated the purpose of his visit.
Upon moving to official matters, Sikong Ling’s approach immediately changed, sharing with Zhai Mo the rough details his subordinates had gathered and passing on the relevant information.
“After all, Chang’an is Wang Mang’s domain. Our Sikong Mansion is also stepping back, thus we have no intention of confronting Wang Mang openly—we can only support you clandestinely. This means that you will face even more challenges. With Wang Mang setting the stage like this, it’s clear he’s targeting the Second branch of Su Family. You must be cautious in every move, and if there’s any news, I will dispatch someone to notify you at the first opportunity.”
Even though Sikong Ling was working with Han Yu behind the scenes, his cooperation was based on not compromising the interests of Sikong Family, which Zhai Mo naturally understood, nodding in agreement.
“Actually, Wang Mang isn’t without his defenses against my Sikong Family. This approach might yield better results. Also, you can try to get closer to the Shangguan Family on the surface, not necessarily needing much contact, as they have now become Wang Mang’s minions. Creating such an illusion will suffice, making Wang Mang suspect the people from Shangguan Family. Only then can we find a good opportunity. This scheme, although more beneficial for my Sikong Family, affects your interests as well, since we are in a partnership, aren’t we?”
Zhai Mo frowned, “The Shangguan Family is not to be trifled with; plus, it could easily expose my men. Isn’t this unnecessary?”
“It’s not unnecessary, not at all. I have my reasons for this arrangement. Many of the guards overseeing the Prison are from the Shangguan Family, making my people’s actions extremely difficult, and they could impede the rescue of Marquis Bei’an and his son. Only if Wang Mang harbors doubts about the Shangguan Family will I have the chance to insert my own people. Although this strategy is largely in favor of my Sikong Family, let’s not forget our cooperative relationship: my benefit is tied to yours, right?”
Sikong Ling said with a hint of mischief, a calculating glint clearly present in his eyes as he spoke—though mainly targeted at the Shangguan Family, who, since becoming Wang Mang’s claws, hadn’t missed a chance to trip up the Sikong Family. He intended to use this opportunity to his advantage. As for the tasks needed from Zhai Mo, they were to be considered as the compensation for the help he was offering Han Yu this time.