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Chapter 552: This Arrogant
Chapter 552: This Arrogant
Prince Ming Wang laughed without a hint of courtesy, “What are you, to dare demand the Prince’s favor? Just because your brother became an Imperial Tutor, you think you’re someone now?”
That was a hard remark to swallow.
Whether he was someone or not, it felt like an insult.
Two factions that had almost formed an alliance were now at odds, a sudden and shocking turn of events.
Gongsun Yu’s face darkened as he suppressed his anger and spoke to Prince Ming Wang, “I am concerned for the safety of Prince Ming Wang and the Crown Prince. After all, that traitor is cunning and ruthless. My sect’s disciples saw her sneak into the Crown Prince’s Mansion. If we don’t capture her, Prince Ming Wang, the Crown Prince, and Huang Changsun might be in danger.”
Prince Ming Wang sneered, “How do I know you’re not trying to frame the Crown Prince’s Mansion?”
Before Gongsun Yu could respond, Prince Ming Wang turned to the guards and servants behind him, “Did any of you see a suspicious person sneak in?”
Everyone shook their heads.
“Not at all!”
“Not at all!”
Prince Ming Wang smiled at Gongsun Yu, “Hear that? No suspicious person in the Crown Prince’s Mansion.”
Gongsun Yu glanced at the grand plaque above the entrance, “Your Highness, this is the Crown Prince’s Mansion, not Prince Ming Wang’s residence.”
Prince Ming Wang’s and Gongsun Yu’s gazes met in the air, filled with murderous intent and defiance.
Prince Ming Wang waved his fan, “Someone.”
Behind the rockery, Meng Qianqian gave Jia Guan a meaningful look.
Jia Guan was about to cry.
Why him again?
It would be one thing if he didn’t know her identity, but now that he did, he couldn’t ignore her...
Jia Guan steeled himself and ran to the door, “Your Highness, what do you need?”
Prince Ming Wang pointed at Gongsun Yu with his fan, “He says I can’t make decisions here. Go fetch my second brother.”
Jia Guan smiled, “As you say, the Crown Prince has already given his instructions. Your word is his word. The Crown Prince’s Mansion is his home, and it is also your home. Among family, you naturally have the authority.”
Gongsun Yu seemed to have anticipated that this wouldn’t be easy.
His icy gaze swept over Jia Guan and the faintly dangerous aura he sensed in the darkness.
He took out a token from his sleeve, “The Imperial Tutor’s Hall has the authority to search. I want to see who dares to obstruct me this time!”
The Liang Emperor had granted the Imperial Tutor’s Hall supreme authority, allowing the Imperial Tutor’s Token to conduct searches in any residence outside the imperial palace.
Though he had this privilege, Gongsun Yanming had never used it.
After all, using it would mean a complete and public break.
Whoosh!
In the night, an arrow shot through the air and knocked the Imperial Tutor’s Token from Gongsun Yu’s hand.
Gongsun Yu’s face changed as he looked up.
He saw a young man in black, holding the Houyi Bow, and without hesitation, he drew a second arrow.
This youth, no more than sixteen or seventeen, could already draw the Houyi Bow.
“Did we give the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion too much face? Did you forget that the Great Liang Empire belongs to the Lu family, not the Gongsun family?”
Accompanied by a casual voice, Lu Yuan strolled out.
Gongsun Yu gave Lu Yuan a light bow, “What does Huang Changsun mean by this? This token is a gift from His Majesty. Is Huang Changsun defying the Emperor’s authority?”
Lu Yuan’s lips curled into a smile, “Guess why I am Huang Changsun?”
Gongsun Yu frowned strangely.
Lu Yuan said arrogantly, “Because Grandfather dotes on me. A mere Imperial Tutor’s Token? I could even smash the plaque of the Imperial Tutor’s Hall if I wanted to!”
Gongsun Yu clenched his fists.
Prince Ming Wang and Huang Changsun, one more reckless than the other.
Lu Yuan said coolly, “Not leaving yet? Are you waiting for me to kick you out?”
Gongsun Yu gave him a deep look. "Accompanying the emperor is like tending to a tiger; the imperial will is unpredictable. Huang Changsun had better pray that he can forever win the emperor's favor."
Lu Yuan said with a light breeze and a calm demeanor, "May your words bring good fortune."
Gongsun Yu ordered, "Let's go!"
A trusted disciple called out, "Second Master!"
Gongsun Yu mounted his horse, his face ashen, and left.
Once everyone from the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion had withdrawn, Ming Wang said to Lu Yuan, "You really dare to speak your mind. You even shot the plaque of the Imperial Advisor Hall? The emperor does dote on you, but your disrespect to the Imperial Advisor Hall will likely get you into trouble."
Lu Yuan thought for a moment. "What if I say that Uncle Liu taught me those words?"
Ming Wang's body trembled, and he stepped back. "My pig-headed face has just recovered!!!"
Lu Yuan arranged a quiet and elegant courtyard for Meng Qianqian.
As Meng Qianqian was about to rest, Lu Yuan came over with a drooling little one in his arms.
Meng Qianqian looked at the father and daughter with confusion.
Lu Yuan said without changing his expression, "She's looking for you."
Meng Qianqian, understanding without saying, opened the door and let them in.
Lu Yuan placed the little one on the fragrant, soft bed.
Meng Qianqian asked, "After disgracing the Imperial Advisor Hall so much tonight, are you really fine?"
Lu Yuan poked Bao Zhuzhu's little foot. "She's here to take the blame."
Bao Zhuzhu, in her sleep, twitched.
As if someone was plotting against her...
The two of them were not in the mood to sleep.
Lu Yuan asked about Shang Wu's situation, and Meng Qianqian told him the truth.
When he heard that she had handed the person over to Mao Tu, he thought it was a good move.
Then, Meng Qianqian told him about Yan Xiaojiu and Shifu Zu.
Lu Yuan suddenly understood. "So that person is your Shifu Zu. Gongsun Yanming is truly despicable, imprisoning his own master for so many years. What kind of leverage does he have over him?"
Meng Qianqian said, "I suspect the leverage is just one part of it."
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Then whatever your Shifu Zu has must be significant, something that made Gongsun Yanming wait for so many years, even going mad without giving up."
Meng Qianqian murmured, "Yes, what could it be?"
---
The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion was in chaos tonight.
They had celebrated a wedding in the morning and faced a funeral at night.
Gongsun Ziyu could delay the funeral, but the death of Elder Qiu was too significant. It was discovered by several patrolling disciples, with Xiao Rong lying unconscious nearby.
Although Gongsun Yanming had issued a gag order, it was too late, and the news of Elder Qiu's death had already spread.
Xiao Rong usually handled the sect's daily affairs, and now she was incapacitated.
Gongsun Yanming was not unwilling to personally go to the Crown Prince's Mansion to arrest the culprit; he simply couldn't leave.
Even after a busy night, there was still a mess to clean up.
When Gongsun Yu entered the Mingxin Hall, he saw his exhausted older brother.
He was taken aback. "Older Brother..."
Gongsun Yanming's eyes were bloodshot. "What is it?"
Gongsun Yu truthfully told Gongsun Yanming about being refused entry. "I didn't expect the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion to suffer such a drastic change in a single day. Older Brother, that girl called Yan Xiaojiu..."
Gongsun Yanming said, "Get to the point."
Gongsun Yu reluctantly swallowed his doubts. "Older Brother, Huang Changsun's attitude is very unusual. Master and disciple Yan Hanshuang must have taken refuge in the Crown Prince's Mansion. Should I send people to search secretly?"
Gongsun Yanming said in a deep voice, "No need. I will go to the palace and see the emperor tomorrow."
Gongsun Yu said, "Older Brother is wise. As long as His Majesty issues an edict, I don't believe the Crown Prince's Mansion can still shelter that girl!"
(End of Chapter)
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