Chapter 657.1: She has to be

Prince Yun, this Prince only wanted you to see my sincerity; you dont have to get angry. Having sounded Yun Ruofeng out, Hua Ziqing could ascertain that his intelligence was accurate.

Prince Yun is obsessed with Princess Consort Hao; as for the rumours about her resurrection though? Who would believe it? A humans death is like a light being extinguished; it cannot be reignited, much less in another persons body.

A smirk formed at Yun Ruofengs lips. Sincerity? I think threat would be a more apt term.

Its only a threat if you think of it that way.

Being on the losing end, Yun Ruofeng became more cautious. Since our conversation ended up not being amicable, lets not continue. Yun Ruofeng stood up and prepared to leave, an action that seemed to have been predicted by Hua Ziqing.

Right before Yun Ruofeng was about to open the door, Hua Ziqing remarked, Prince Yun, this Prince awaits your next visit.

Yun Ruofeng paused for a moment before walking out.

The man with the

douli

then glanced in Hua Ziqings direction, seeing the latter nod to signal that it was fine for him to enter the room. Closing the door behind him and standing off to the side, the man began speaking.

Master, Prince Yun is already on his guard. It wont be easy to make him crumble next time. Concern flashed across the mans eyes.

Hua Ziqing simply sipped his tea slowly. Do you know the difference between

dongding wulong

(oolong) tea and normal green tea?

Realisation dawned upon the man with the

douli

. This subordinate was foolish. Thanks for your wise reminder, Master.

Qingfeng, tea has to be brewed slowly, and chess has to be set slowly; you shouldnt rush everything. Hua Ziqing stated with overflowing confidence.

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Meanwhile, Yun Ruofeng returned to his own private room and sat down as he started to ponder his next move.

Through his exchange with Hua Ziqing, he had deduced that the latter was a very crafty person despite his seemingly aloof disposition. He would rather not deal with such a partner if possible, but Yun Ruofeng needed backers of his own if he were to ascend to the throne.

The result of their confrontations to date was a win for each side, but what came next depended on how well he could plan.

To think that he could find out that Im responsible for the rumourscould he have already been targeting me? It looks like its time to thoroughly investigate the powers behind Hua Ziqing.

Yun Ling, run a thorough check on Hua Ziqing and find something I can use against him. This Prince wants to pit him and Prince Hao against each other so that I can step in and reap the benefits. Yun Ruofeng called out the order to the empty room.

Yes. A clean voice replied to him.

As Yun Ruofeng took off his outer robes, a

yupei

dropped onto the floor. Carefully picking up, the character Lan was reflected in his eyes.

I gave this

yupei

to her, and now its the only memento I have left.

Yun Ruofeng had that scene in his dreams countless times.

If I had not shot that Heart-Penetrating Arrow back then, would we already be a happy family with kids of our own? She would never have met Pei Qianhao, and she would be Princess Consort Yun right now No, she must still become Princess consort Yun. Since the heavens have seen it fit to resurrect her, she must return to her rightful place as the Eldest Imperial Princess and become my fiance.

Ruthless fury filled Yun Ruofengs eyes as his reaffirmed his resolve to bring Su Xi-er back to his side.

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