Chapter 566.1: undercurrents

A smirk hung on s.h.i.+ Mos lips.

Since you plan to end our partners.h.i.+p, Ill help you out.

He exited his room and waved his hand, a few of his henchmen appearing before him before bowing respectfully. Master, what are your instructions?

Move our base out of Dongling in seven days and head for other countries; make sure to keep a low profile. Find new owners for the fields, restaurants, teahouses, and manors before selling them at low prices. The new owners cannot open until one month has pa.s.sed. He spoke steadily.

Buyers would be clamoring for the a.s.sets s.h.i.+ Mo was selling if they went at low prices. However, the additional requirement of having to remain closed for one month would cause chaos with Donglings economic situation.

This would be enough to keep Chu Xian busy for the time being.

But would he be able to concentrate on the country when the ice melts in seven days? If so, I will be able to make use of this opportunity to strike an alliance with the Liu family.

s.h.i.+ Mo scoffed inwardly.

This price is too light for Chu Xian.

His henchmen were puzzled at his instructions, but no one dared question him with that dark and thunderous aura of his. All of them bowed and acknowledged their orders before leaving.

s.h.i.+ Mo then summoned another man who was wearing red. I saved your life, so its time you repay that debt. I want you to join hands with me in making Pei Qianhao suffer.

The man in red looked like a woman with the eyeliner he was wearing, and was even more feminine than before. What if this Prince refuses?

Dongling already has a new emperor, and Crown Prince Chu Linglong is long gone. If it werent for me, you wouldve become a pile of bones, yet you still refer to yourself as

this Prince

? s.h.i.+ Mo mocked him.

Chu Linglong answered casually, Chu Xian is taking his rightful place as the emperor. Its what the imperial family owes him.

Is that so? Dont you hate him for killing the previous emperor and the empress, your parents? s.h.i.+ Mo caught the flicker of hatred that flashed in Chu Linglongs eyes as he spoke.

No one can read others as well as I can.

Chu Linglong, dont even think of hiding your thoughts from me.

After a moment of contemplation, Chu Linglong said, My skills are good, but theyre no match for Prince Hao and the Western Region King. With Chu Xian added into the mix, Im of almost no use to you now.

Oh dont worry about that. At least in Su Xi-ers eyes, youre harmless.

Chu Linglong was stunned at s.h.i.+ Mos words. You want me to target a woman? I cant do that.

Even if I look feminine, Im still a man; doing something like this is rather despicable.

No, even I couldnt bear to kill her. All you need to do is abduct Su Xi-er and secretly send her to the Western Regions court. Chu Xian will be caught in the vortex and unable to extricate himself. As for Pei Qianhao and Du Ling, I have my ways.

Although everything was a part of his plan, s.h.i.+ Mo was betting on Tan Ge as well. He was betting on the fact that she would be able to take control of the Western Region court by making use of the hairpin and drug he had given her.

Chu Linglong thought about it for a while before agreeing. Its a simple job. Ill help you out. He then turned to leave.

Your medicine, take it. s.h.i.+ Mo tossed a tiny white porcelain bottle to Chu Linglong.