Chapter 667.1: Bear with it

In a room, elsewhere.

Yun Ruofeng looked at an empty chess board in front of him while holding a black piece.

Yun Ling, youre still unable to enter the posthouse?

Master, though there seems to be a lack of guards at the posthouse, I could sense danger everytime I approached. Yun Ling looked to be at a loss. As an a.s.sa.s.sin, he was extra sensitive to any sort of danger around him.

Yun Ruofeng slammed the black chess piece in the middle of the board and asked, Youre saying that weve been discovered?

Im afraid so. It wouldnt make sense otherwise, Yun Ling answered calmly.

Heh! Yun Ruofeng smirked. Good move, Pei Qianhao.

Master, what do we do next? Its detrimental to our plan if we do not know Pei Qianhaos situation.

Yun Lings accurate a.n.a.lysis sent Yun Ruofeng into deep thought before he finally answered. It doesnt matter. Hell definitely bring her along for the banquet. Continue as planned.

Master, the rumours have already begun spreading in Xiliu. Would Prince Hao decide not to let Princess Consort Hao show herself? Yun Ling asked with concern.

Yun Ruofeng responded coldly, Do you take Xi-er for just another ordinary woman?

This subordinate is slow. Please forgive me, Master. Yun Ling looked down as he spoke.

There was a sudden knock on the door, prompting Yun Ruofeng to shoot a look at Yun Ling before the latter quickly hid in the shadows.

Come in.

Wu Yong walked in with a letter in hand, pa.s.sing it to Yun Ruofeng as he said, Master, Prince Qing has sent a message.

Yun Ruofeng smirked as he read the letters contents.

You may take your leave. Dont let anyone else in.

Wu Yong nodded before leaving.

Mockery flashed in Yun Lings eyes as he looked at the letter. Master, it seems like Prince Qing is getting antsy.

No, he thinks that Im the one getting antsy. This letter is nothing but bait. Yun Ruofeng smirked as he chucked the letter aside.

Is Master still going to meet him then? Yun Ling asked.

Yun Ruofeng nodded. Of course, I will. The third round is of utmost importance. Moreover, wouldnt he have to give me an explanation for killing one of my men? The corners of Yun Ruofengs lips turned up in a s.a.d.i.s.tic smile.

Master, if Prince Qing is making such a move, he might have been driven into a corner by Prince Hao and the Western Region King. Yun Ling a.n.a.lysed the situation calmly once again.

Yun Ruofeng, however, disagreed. No, hes afraid that the news of Hua Zirongs imprisonment will be revealed. Im in the best position to a.s.sist him on that right now.

Master, Hua Ziqing looks like he doesnt have a care in the world, but hes a cunning man. Its suspicious for him to simply throw out bait like this. Yun Ling looked worried. For some reason, he felt rather uneasy.

Yun Ruofeng patted Yun Lings shoulder in a.s.surance. Yun Ling, I know youre intelligent, but dont become a victim of your own ingenuity. Hua Ziqing would never do anything detrimental to his own plans. Furthermore, he has just p.i.s.sed the Western Region King off, so hes in dire need of a partner to help him fend Prince Hao and the Western Region King off. Im the best person for that at this point.

Master is astute. Yun Ling bowed as he spoke.

You may take your leave. This Prince hopes that you wont disappoint at the banquet. Though Yun Ruofengs tone was gentle, one could discern the warning in his words.

Yun Ling nodded before disappearing into the shadows, leaving Yun Ruofeng to pick up the letter once again and examine it with a cold gaze.

When driven into a corner, even a rabbit will bite and a dog will jump over a wall. What would humans do then?

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