Chapter 398: Grade-Nine Pill! (1/2)
Bai Xiaofei’s request put the garrison commander in a dilemma.
He could not afford to offend Bai Xiaofei, who had the approval of Imperial Concubine Qing. Otherwise, one word from Bai Xiaofei and he would be in trouble.
If he followed the request, the emperor’s narrow-mindedness was right there. This was no longer about offending whom and whatnot. One careless step and let alone his position, even his head might be gone… He might even drag down his nine future generations!
“Rest assured, I will take sole responsibility for whatever may happen. You only need to deliver my words,” Bai Xiaofei encouraged upon seeing the garrison commander’s hesitation, and it worked very well.
Why didn’t you say so earlier?! I wouldn’t have to freaking struggle if you did!
“Don’t say that, Brother Bai. Since Her Highness entrusted us with investigating this incident, I must accompany you all the way. How can I let you bear all the risks? Just wait for my good news, I will make sure to deliver your request to Her Highness!”
“Then please, as soon as you can, brother.” Bai Xiaofei cupped his fist towards the garrison commander, having no intention to expose the guy’s petty thoughts.
“Huh? Brother Bai, your injury?” Seeing Bai Xiaofei raise his hand without any difficulty, the garrison commander opened his eyes wide. How did he hear that Bai Xiaofei’s arm was almost cut off?
“Oh, this? Thanks to Her Highness’ pill, it has almost recovered.” Stunned for a second, Bai Xiaofei didn’t evade and instead, he rolled up his sleeve to show the garrison commander. There was no cut mark on the smooth bare skin.
If Bai Xiaofei acted evasive at a time like this, it would only make people suspicious. On the contrary, his straightforward display became him showing off Imperial Concubine Qing’s reward for him, so no matter how unimaginable the result was, others would only send him envious looks. The attention was no longer on his recovery as the favor of a high-ranking person was obviously more attention-grabbing.
After the garrison commander left, Bai Xiaofei couldn’t help but heave a long sigh of relief. He really needed to pay attention in the future. His special physique could be considered a trump card, it would not be a good thing if everyone knew of it.
Leaving the imperial ground, Bai Xiaofei fully rested for the night before paying a visit to all the nobles that had attended the banquet, trying to get some useful information from them. Unfortunately, they let him down, either from being scared silly or just choosing to keep silent. Those who opened their mouth and persuaded him to get out of this as early as possible were already considered the best results among those people.
In the end, Bai Xiaofei could only return to the Bright Road Merchant House and sort out the information he had grasped so far.
Soon, Shang Youdao, who was unable to sit still, knocked on his door. Whether it was the uneasy teams or that headache of a banquet, they were tormenting him. If the matter was not ended soon, he felt that his merchant group might crumble.
“Come in, President Shang.” Nursing a similar headache, Bai Xiaofei already called out before Shang Youdao could speak.
Shang Youdao pushed open the door with a face full of smiles and ingratiation in his words, “Are you a psychic? How do you know it’s me?”
“I already told my seniors not to disturb me during this time. I only know you in the Bright Road Merchant House, so who else can it be but you?” Bai Xiaofei felt no joy in the face of Shang Youdao’s ingratiation. He was just not in the mood.
“True, true, uh…” Shang Youdao laughed dryly. His face awkward, he looked like he wanted to say but couldn’t bring it up.
Seeing him like this, Bai Xiaofei helplessly shook his head. “You don’t have to worry that your merchant group will get into trouble. If the imperial family wants to hold you responsible, you would have been ‘invited to tea’ already instead of standing here being all nervous. If I guess correctly, it must be Imperial Concubine Qing who suppressed the matter. After all, the Bright Road Merchant House isn’t to blame.”
When Bai Xiaofei finished, the pressure on Shang Youdao’s heart was lifted.