#302 - Another killing order

"Call my grandpa here!"

A "Grandpa's here!" was incredibly practiced, showing just how much Wei Changtian valued his life.

Although Chu Xianping's analysis made a lot of sense, the Great Feng Dynasty would most likely not allow anything to happen to him in Fengyuan.

However, it's better to be safe than sorry.

After all, he had killed a Third-Rank Lieutenant General of theirs under Yuanzhou City, so it was impossible for the Great Feng people not to harbor any resentment.

Even if Li Wutong needed something from him now, what if she decided to get rid of him after he had served his purpose?

So, it was still more reassuring to have Qin Zhengqiu by his side.

What's more... were the people who wanted to kill him really only from the Great Feng?

Great Ning Capital, Shiqu Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, the fighting near Yuanzhou has been going on for five days. The defense line at Feng County is as solid as a rock. General Wu has repeatedly led his troops to easily repel the Great Feng's attacks."

"Wei Yan's jade and the remnants of the Xu family have yet to be found. The Suspended Mirror Division is only providing manpower but not effort in this matter. Relying solely on the Ministry of Justice, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find any results."

"After returning to Shu Prefecture City, Lord Liang has been in seclusion for several days. The spy we planted in the General Military Governor's mansion has disappeared without a trace."

"..."

Slightly different from the warm atmosphere outside, there was a hint of coldness in the solemn and majestic hall.

Li Huaizhong stood beside the huge desk, reporting on some important recent events one by one.

Ning Yongnian didn't even raise his head, as if he hadn't heard anything, and continued to review the memorials in his hand.

"...Your Majesty, this old servant is finished."

As these words fell, only the sound of pages turning filled the hall.

Li Huaizhong certainly didn't dare to disturb Ning Yongnian. He maintained his previous posture and stood for a while before finally hearing a sentence—

"Where is Wei Changtian?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are no messages from Fengyuan yet, but if the previous intelligence is correct, he should have arrived by now."

"The Dragon Finch is indeed with him?"

"Yes."

"..."

The conversation came to an abrupt end, followed by another silence.

Ning Yongnian took a brush and circled a red circle at the end of a memorial, then closed it, picked up a new one, and began to read.

His expression remained calm, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

However, Li Huaizhong didn't need to guess, because he soon heard the answer with his own ears.

"Send a few people from the Dragon Guard to Fengyuan."

"Tell the Dragon Finch to kill Wei Changtian."

"..."

His pupils suddenly contracted, and his body trembled almost imperceptibly.

Li Huaizhong's reaction proved that he was very surprised at this moment, but the old eunuch adjusted quickly, and before Ning Yongnian looked up at him, he had returned to his calm appearance.

"Yes, this old servant will take care of it, but..."

Li Huaizhong asked softly, "Your Majesty, the Dragon Finch has been following Wei Changtian for a long time. If this fails and falls into the latter's hands, then..."

"Make a token of the Liu family's death warriors."

Ning Yongnian moved his gaze back to the memorial: "Have the Dragon Guard people bring it to her."

"This old servant understands."

"Old Li,"

Ning Yongnian did not look up, but asked back with a smile that was not a smile: "Why do you seem to be sure that this matter will fail?"

"Your Majesty."

Li Huaizhong's heart trembled, but his expression did not change at all: "Wei Changtian is too insidious and cunning. This old servant is indeed quite worried."

"Mm."

Nodding, Ning Yongnian didn't suspect Li Huaizhong's statement too much.

The red brush in his hand paused slightly, and after pondering for a moment, he softly answered the question just now.

"If the Dragon Finch fails to succeed and manages to escape."

"Then let her come back."

"..."

"Yes."

The unexpected answer made Li Huaizhong slightly stunned, and then he bowed and exited the hall.

Come back.

Unexpected.

An hour later.

"This humble servant will certainly live up to His Majesty's great trust!"

Amid the sonorous and powerful oath, four top experts from the Dragon Guard left the palace through a secret passage, carrying the token of the Liu family's death warriors and heading straight for Fengyuan.

Li Huaizhong looked at the backs of the departing people and couldn't help but recall the scene that had taken place on Jiuding Mountain a few months ago.

Two orders, both ordering You Jia to kill Wei Changtian.

The first time was Wei Changtian's self-directed and self-acted trick, but this time it was real.

Li Huaizhong certainly knew that You Jia would never carry out the order like last time, but he also didn't know how Wei Changtian would arrange the next counterattack.

He turned his head and glanced at the flickering candlelight in the corner of the dark room, and waved his hand.

"Chih!"

Several candle lamps were extinguished at the same time, and only a night-shining pearl emitted a faint light, projecting the various weapons displayed in the room onto the wall, like a shadow play waiting to begin.

Young Master Wei, this old servant is waiting to see this grand play.

Fengyuan, Princess Manor.

In the spacious and bright room, Wei Changtian was sitting opposite You Jia.

When Wei Changtian came to Fengyuan, he was always guarded by someone whether he was eating or sleeping, and it was not very convenient to do anything.

Now that he had arrived in Fengyuan, Li Wutong seemed to finally no longer worry so much that he would run away, so he finally had the opportunity to chat with You Jia alone.

"Miss You."

Looking at You Jia, Wei Changtian went straight to the point: "Why did you come to Fengyuan?"

"I..."

You Jia probably guessed that Wei Changtian would ask this, so after hesitating slightly, she said softly: "Young Master, I'm worried about your safety."

"Miss You, you are only Fourth-Rank. If something really happens, I'm afraid you won't be able to help much."

Although Wei Changtian himself was only Fifth-Rank, and his realm was not as good as You Jia's, he still shook his head shamelessly and said: "To put it bluntly, I'm afraid I will have to take care of your safety at that time, which would only add trouble to me."

"I'm sorry..."

Lowering her head, You Jia apologized very aggrievedly, as if she had really become a burden to Wei Changtian.

"Forget it, now that you're already here, let's just leave it at that."

Wei Changtian waved his hand and casually asked again: "By the way, does the Dragon Guard have any spies planted in the Great Feng?"

"No."

You Jia raised her head and replied truthfully: "Young Master, there are very few people in the Dragon Guard, at most only a hundred or so, and they are never responsible for gathering intelligence."

"Is that so, then you..."

Wei Changtian tapped the table lightly with his knuckles, and just as he was about to ask something else, the door was suddenly knocked on at this moment.

Without finishing his words, he frowned and opened the door. Standing outside was Li Wutong, who had changed into a new set of clothes.

"Young Master Wei, I'm going to the palace to see my father now."

"Oh."

Wei Changtian nodded suspiciously: "Princess, why are you telling me this?"

"You come with me!"

Li Wutong glared angrily, not knowing what she was angry about.

"My father wants to see you!"