205 Ambushed On The Way Home (1/2)
How could Yun Yang admit the part he had to play in all this?
Yun Yang frowned and said, ”Lion’s den? How could that be? He Hanqing caused chaos in the imperial court and confuses what is right and what is wrong, black and white; he’s the culprit responsible for the previous family of generals’ case. He should have been executed for his heinous crime. I’ve done so much to obtain such confidential information as this despicable one is too influential among scholars. As long as he wants something done, it will be executed as soon as the thought is formed. That was why I wanted him exterminated.”
”I only wanted to take out the treacherous one for the nation, destroy the evil for the people, bring justice on behalf of heaven. There aren't any personal grudges involved and I’ve even used you all because you have the convenient alibi of being Han Sanhe’s guard; it can confuse people. There isn’t any deeper meaning than that. To me, your ability allows you to succeed at this task easily and the blame can be put on Han Sanhe, but by listening to you, I gather that things took an unexpected turn?”
Bai Yixue almost spat blood as he shouted angrily, ”Are you saying you aren't aware of your intended target's actual capabilities?”
”I only know that this person brings great harm to Yutang and must be destroyed. Otherwise, why would I do so much and conjure up plots to tackle him?” Yun Yang answered seriously.
Bai Yixue was at a loss for words. Yun Yang had been straightforward and all too eager to share his plans. What could one say to that?
Listening to his narration, it seemed that this Young Master Yun was the hero of this nation and its people… but he had been so brutally tricked… What was that all about?
Yun Yang sighed, ”Before we speak of other things, first, let us deal with your wounds.”
”Are you sure that this place can ensure my safety?!” Bai Yixue chuckled bitterly.
”And what if it can't?” Yun Yang sighed. ”You knew that you shouldn’t have come to me, it means exposing me and putting me out there to dry but you’ve come anyway. You’re obviously cornered but you can’t accept dying just like this! Don’t worry, I won’t really be cruel despite your unkindness. No matter who you’ve provoked and if it’s related to what I’ve asked you to do, you are still here. I won’t send you away without meaning. Besides, you’ve failed at what I’ve asked you to do. Our deal is naturally not done yet, I won’t let you die just like that…”
Bai Yixue almost fainted. ”You… you don’t believe me… I didn’t… God, you still want me to go and kill him…”
He looked as if he wanted to retort with a few more words but before they could come tumbling out of his mouth, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.
He had been carrying severe injuries. That he could still stand up was a testament to this man's will. With the surge of exasperation and tightly wound nerves, he finally gave in and lost consciousness. Of course, he was also running away from the reality, forcing Yun Yang to do the same. It would be the best if his mission was canceled along with his loss of consciousness.
Yun Yang did not expect this fellow to be so ill-tempered. He could not help chuckling and said, ”Let this Lord Bai stay at ours for now. If King Qinguang were to find his way here, have him look for him directly. I have my ways.”
Looking at Bai Yixue’s unconscious face, Yun Yang gave a meaningful smile.
This fellow wishes to play the part of a shameless thug.
…
All the foreign generals had left, including Han Sanhe’s own group who had left the last.
Yun Yang sat under the flower tree in his purple robe, deep in thought.
Musing about what had happened, Bai Yixue’s assassination could only be considered half-completed. Yun Yang had never wished that Bai Yixue could actually kill He Hanqing. With He Hanqing’s force, Bai Yixue could never win, no matter how strong he was.
It was clear as day.
Yun Yang’s real motive was to stir up a conflict between the Four Seasons Tower and Han Sanhe; that was all.
Yun Yang would love to see if these two sides could stand up against each other and become enemies from it.
…
With the operation of the foreign generals in Tiantang City coming to an end, Yun Yang naturally shifted his attention back to Supreme Lord Spring Frost. The only thought he had right now was solely to kill He Hanqing!
As for Bai Yixue, Yun Yang did not have much planned out for him. No matter how he fared in the process, Yun Yang did not want to bother.
However, the situation now was very much different from what he had said.
His initial plan was to have Bai Yixue assassinate He Hanqing after Han Sanhe had left. Regardless of the assassination outcome – whether Bai Yixue fled or died, Han Sanhe would have left then; he would have to be the scapegoat.
By then, He Hanqing’s rage would burn angrier than it did now because he would have lost the immediate chance and target to vent his fury.
Yet, what happened was that Bai Yixue made a move before Han Sanhe even left and both parties involved had even met face to face.
Even when their discussion did not end well, the outcome was not pretty! These two old men were sly foxes, it was not guaranteed that their misunderstanding could be resolved.
”Doesn’t keep his words, doesn’t do things responsibly; what a nuisance!” Yun Yang sighed.
For Bai Yixue to come to him at such a time, it clearly indicated he was not entirely dumb. He knew that he was severely wounded and death was finite if he continued to roam outside; therefore, he had come here to avoid the calamity and heal himself in the name of interrogating Yun Yang and asking for a reason. This concealed thought of his was clear as day to Yun Yang.
In spite of it, Residence of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds was truly the one place in the entire capital city that Bai Yixue could have his narrow escape from death and from his old nemesis!
Not only did He Hanqing’s influence cross boundaries, there was also no turning back even if First Court King Qinguang came. This was Bai Yixue’s fortune – good luck that no one else knew except Yun Yang.