Chapter 114 97, Ignorant of the Big Picture Jing Lixue_3
Chapter 114 97, Ignorant of the Big Picture Jing Lixue_3
Watching the departing figures, Zhong Sheng's face grew increasingly sullen, his jealousy almost driving him mad.
He realized that others never really took him seriously.
Even these servants looked down on him, relegating him to a decrepit woodshed and daring to boss him around?
Had it not been for the Formation here, and the mysterious Cultivator who had intervened during the previous incident,
Zhong Sheng would have already torn this place down.
It was all Xu Yuan's fault! He had stolen the spotlight!
Otherwise, his junior sister would not have spoken harshly to him, and that stunning Princess Luoyang would not have treated him with cold indifference.
He was the one who should have been enjoying all that!
Recalling how Xu Yuan had arrived with those twin sisters, an idea suddenly flickered through Zhong Sheng's eyes.
He would expose Xu Yuan's true nature and let everyone know that he was nothing but a lecher!
...
Jing Lixue's eyelids lowered, concealing the hint of amusement within her beautiful eyes as she languidly leaned back on the luxurious rosewood chair.
"Your Highness, the mission was accomplished without disgrace."
Not until Lan Mei strode into the room, pushing the door open and said, "We've thoroughly uncovered all the traitors."
"Hmm, Xu Yuan, always Xu Yuan."
She propped up her chin, as usual ignoring the two of them, and turned her attention to Xu Yuan, "What reward would you like? Feel free to tell me, for I can satisfy you, whatever the conditions may be, okay?"
After speaking, she deliberately winked at him.
"Thank you for your generous affection, Your Highness."
In the gaze of Lan Mei and Lin Qingque, Xu Yuan replied without a change in expression, "Then please take our discussion of important matters seriously, Your Highness."
"Okay then."
Jing Lixue waved her hand with a look of disinterest, "Since that's the case, would the Immortal of Heavenly Dao Sect mind discussing your plans with us?"
"It seems, still not enough," she mused.
"Concubine Liu, Concubine Qing, Left Commandant of the City Guards..."
Lan Mei then listed a dozen more names: "This is all the help our Heavenly Dao Sect can offer to Your Highness." Experience new tales on empire
The more she spoke, the more regretful she felt. With these individuals, picking any of the other princes or princesses would have been much better than Jing Lixue.
"Very well," Jing Lixue narrowed her eyes, her smile growing thicker. "However, I've heard that the next Palace Master of Qiushui Shengong is very close to Brother Xu Yuan. Why not bring Qiushui Shengong into this as well?"
"Private relationships are, after all, private relationships. We can't change the choices of Qiushui Shengong," Lan Mei said with a slight frown.
She didn't expect Jing Lixue to be so greedy.
"That's too bad," Jing Lixue sighed. "But I think I have a clearer picture now, thanks to the fairy."
"There's no need for thanks. Just remember the friendship of the Heavenly Dao Sect after Your Highness ascends the throne," Lan Mei said, feeling that Jing Lixue's words carried other implications but chose not to ponder further.
"This palace has always been grateful for favors received, and I certainly won't forget," Jing Lixue laughed again.
In time, she would have them all willingly retire one by one, which could be considered a proper conclusion.
She then stood up and said, "Well, now that the traitor has been eliminated and the major issues have been agreed upon, Brother Xu Yuan, we haven't seen each other for many years. How about taking a walk with me alone in the mansion?"
Xu Yuan, who was observing her expression to see if she knew about the matter of the twin sisters, Fenger and Linger, joining his side, was suddenly stiff with surprise.
He had never expected Jing Lixue to make such a request on her own initiative.
Could it be that she was dissatisfied with his recent response regarding the reward and was deliberately making this suggestion?
If he did not agree, recalling the earlier retaliation from Jing Lixue after he pretended not to recognize her in the morning, Xu Yuan felt a headache coming on.
But if he did agree... Feeling the sharp gaze of Lin Qingque silently fixed on him, Xu Yuan felt an equal headache.
Being alone with Jing Lixue, there was the problem of explaining himself to Lin Qingque as well.
Jing Lixue really knew how to pose challenging problems for him. Among the female protagonists, she was indeed the most cunning.
Lan Mei beside him also had her eyebrows knitted slightly deeper.
She had not expected this so-called Princess Luoyang to be so oblivious to the larger picture, thinking about these amorous matters all day at such a time. How could one achieve great things by collaborating with someone so preoccupied with lust?
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