Chapter 32: Fang Fangs Little Store Is Going to Be Popular! (2/2)

”Those who would dare to assassinate third brother would at least be Battle-Kings and third brother would definitely be injured. However, if he was injured, then the entire imperial city would know about it. If Father knew about it as well, the current state wouldn't be this peaceful.” The crown prince opened his eyes, revealing dark and deep pupils.

”The third prince is indeed unharmed. That's strange. Could it be that an expert aided him?” The middle aged man pondered.

”Xushi, isn't third brother constantly going to that restaurant in the alleyway these days? Is there anything abnormal about that restaurant? Did you send anyone to investigate?” The crown prince asked.

”Your Highness… There's something weird with that restaurant,” that middle-aged man called Xushi strangely said.

”Hmm? How is it weird?”

”That restaurant is the black-hearted little store from the rumors circulating within the imperial city. A bowl of Egg-Fried Rice… costs ten crystals. A bowl of dry-mixed noodles costs a hundred gold coins. The most expensive dish is the Lees Fish, which costs twenty crystals. They really are astronomical dishes.” Xushi had a weird expression on his face.

”It truly is an astronomical price... Third brother has actually fallen in love with this black-hearted little store? It seems that there is definitely something about that store that no one knows about. Xushi, find an opportunity to visit that store.” The corner of the crown prince's mouth curled up with interest.

”There's two more days until Great General Xiao Meng triumphantly returns to the imperial city. The Great General Xiao Meng is truly incredible. He defeated the Heterodox Sect, Death Soul Palace, in one fell swoop and even captured their six leaders. With this, the morale of the Sects will surely suffer. This truly is the fortune of Light Wind Empire.” The crown prince stood up and slowly paced around while sighing.

”If I wish to secure my position as the crown prince or even become the emperor, I will definitely need the support of Great General Xiao.”

”Your Highness, the Sects are showing signs of uprising these past few years. Since His Majesty sent General Xiao to conquer the Sects, I am afraid that Xiao Meng has become a thorn in their sides. He would surely be obstructed by the Sects as he escorted the prisoners into the imperial city. There has recently been some movements occurring within the imperial city. According to our spies, experts from the five great Orthodox Sects and the three great Heterodox Sects have already infiltrated into the imperial city,” Xushi said with a frown.

”Unrest? It's better when there's unrest. There are some things that are easier to do when there's unrest. Isn't that what my second brother is thinking? Otherwise, why would he send assassins after third brother? However, he probably did not anticipate that third brother would return without any injuries.” The crown prince chuckled with his hands behind his back as he looked into a distance.

Xushi was stunned and did not say anything else. He was only an advisor; he would only speak when he should speak and would remain silent when he should not speak.

”It's fine, I already know about third brother's matter. I am not worried about him. The one that I am concerned about is second brother. However, there's indeed something strange with the assassination this time. Send someone… No, you should personally visit that black-hearted little store. That store is indeed quite interesting,” the crown prince said.

Xushi nodded, then withdrew after performing a fist and palm salute.

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King Yu's manor.

The second prince, Ji Chengyu, expressionlessly destroyed the letter in his hand.

”A mere restaurant dares to obstruct me. It looks like there's a need to visit this restaurant. I'd to like see who's hiding inside that would actually dare to kill four of my fifth grade Battle-King assassins,” King Yu coldly said.

...

Within an hour of the third prince's assassination attempt, the high ranking officials and influential factions within the imperial city had received the news. Whether it was the Xiao manor or the Ouyang manor, they were shocked by the news. An assassination attempt on a prince was not a small matter.

Naturally, other than the fact that there was an assassination attempt on the prince, Fang Fang's Little Store had entered the line of sight of these bigwigs as well. Many of them were extremely curious about this store that sold a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice for ten crystals.

Consequently, various factions sent out their men to visit the store.

At that moment, the owner of that store was leisurely curled up on a chair. The warm sunlight after the rain was enveloping his body, causing him to comfortably yawn.

He may not know it yet, but a huge group of bigwigs was approaching.

[1] Python Robe(蟒袍) - It was a robe worn by court officials in the past, named for the python sewn on it.

[2] Purple Crown(紫金冠) - It was also known as ”Crown Prince Helm”. It was generally worn by princes and young generals.