Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1187 - 695: Agreement? (2)

"We can only rely on you for Wang Tong; I still need to keep an eye on the Dongming Sect... After all, with Li Yuanji and Wui Zheng around, I’m worried they might interfere."

"Not necessarily. They came today to win people over unless our intelligence at the Tiance Mansion is leaked; otherwise, they shouldn’t know about this... But being cautious is right... However, I’ve thought about it, Mr. Sui is extraordinary. If not..."

Upon hearing this, Hong Fu frowned, "I don’t know. That person’s temperament is really hard to gauge, and moreover, she’s disguised as a man to avoid exposure... She’s also not very close with the Second Young Master, seemingly avoiding political matters. If we bring it up, she might be unwilling... The only possibility is if she herself has unresolved issues with Ghost Subdue. If we join forces, there might be a chance for mutual happiness."

The two lowered their voices as they talked, and Sui Yi leaned against the wall, his gaze drifting across to the other wall... Through Magnetic Sensation, he saw a half-crouched figure, and shortly afterward, Fang Xuanling left, followed closely by this person.

Hong Fu and the other seemed oblivious to their conversation being overheard. After Fang Xuanling left, Hong Fu looked at the waterside pavilion, frowning slightly.

"The person has left."

Sui Yi walked out from the corridor, his clothes fluttering, his eyes calm.

Hong Fu was startled, then bowed slightly, saying, "Forgive my rudeness, Mr. Sui."

Sui Yi shook his head, "There’s nothing funny about it... Who came from the Dongming Sect?"

Uh... does this mean they want to join forces?

Amused, Sui Yi subtly smiled at Hong Fu’s thoughts, lightly saying, "Between us and them... it’s not yet to the point of laughing away grudges."

The Dongming Sect had targeted her several times already; she didn’t believe that just Yuwen Huaji could have such an influence.

Could Jin’s foundation be in the Dongming Sect?

Since she encountered it, there’s no harm in investigating, and Hong Fu was apparently a shortcut to make this investigation easier.

"The Dongming Sect’s Young Marshal Shong Ming, also the Lady of Dongming Shan Wanjing’s fiancé."

Sounds... quite influential.

Sui Yi tilted her head, "Impressive?"

"Minor Grandmaster," Hong Fu truthfully replied, "But as the Dongming Young Marshal, he secretly controls Dongming Sect’s army of covert assassins, skilled in dark poisons, overall very hard to deal with. We’ve always suspected the Dongming Sect of playing both sides, aligning with the Yuwen Clan on one hand and having connections with Li Jiancheng on the other, orchestrating the assassination attempt on the Second Young Master last time."

She paused for a moment, but Hong Fu didn’t ask for Sui Yi’s help, instead gently saying, "You may not know, Mr. Sui... Sui Tang Square in Changan has been closed for seven days."

This simple sentence carried a lot of information.

Sui Yi naturally understood what Hong Fu meant; now that Li Shimin had lost power and Li Jiancheng had gained it, holding authority over Changan, his past dislike for her naturally led to action. After all, she wasn’t part of the Imperial Court, and Sui Tang Square was just a shop. Li Jiancheng only needed to say the word, and his subordinates would have plenty of ways to deal with it...

Moreover, since she herself was not in Changan, and Natasha, after all, was an outsider, the closure was a defensive measure...

But for now, the door can be closed. Once Li Jiancheng takes power, it would mean annihilation.

Sui Yi could easily see through the man’s pettiness.

She nodded and, as Lady Hong Fu was leaving, said one more thing: "Li Jiancheng may give up Wui Zheng, but he would never give up Li Yuanji; leaving just one between the two would sever his own escape route."

These words slightly changed Lady Hong Fu’s expression. She pondered for a moment and said, "Hong Fu thanks Mr. Sui for the reminder."

"A reminder? If your Second Young Master weren’t so hesitant... he might have already succeeded," Sui Yi said with a smile, but it left Hong Fu with complex feelings. Indeed, in terms of strategy, conquering Wui Zheng wasn’t difficult; they’d already noticed in previous internal meetings at the Tiance Mansion that the Second Young Master had found a way to create a rift between Wui Zheng and Li Jiancheng because Li Jiancheng’s character was too obvious, unable to retain talent and unwilling to let others surpass him. Wui Zheng had already made significant mistakes; if Li Jiancheng didn’t need him, he would have been dead by now...

But the Second Young Master hadn’t acted, perhaps due to... brotherly affection?

Hong Fu’s expression turned peculiar, and Sui Yi naturally understood her meaning instantly. She lowered her eyes and smiled slightly, a strange smile.

Was she planning to retaliate because Li Jiancheng had angered her? In any case, influenced by a sinister nature, she indeed wasn’t planning to let Li Jiancheng have it easy, and besides, that person was going to be swept away by history, wasn’t he?

So, was she influencing history to return to its right course...

Yet, Hong Fu wasn’t thinking about the grudges and affections between the Li family brothers, but about Sui Yi...

She felt that Mr. Sui seemed to have changed not only in temperament but also in certain attitudes.

Perhaps it was a good thing for their faction.

"What place is that?"

Since certain attitudes were aligned, Hong Fu dropped the formalities and, after hearing Sui Yi’s question, followed her gaze.

"That is the Ancient Shu Pavilion constructed by the Great Scholar Wang Tong many years ago. It houses numerous precious historical books and paintings from within the Shu Road, always admired by the scholars of Luoyang, and many people take pride in being like the Ancient Shu Pavilion."

After a pause, Hong Fu said, "Tomorrow’s birthday banquet will be held there."

"A daytime banquet?"

"Yes, it seems to accommodate certain people... Previously, the Great Scholar Wang Tong indeed meant it."

Sui Yi glanced at the pavilion but said nothing.

That night, Sui Yi was allocated a room. As soon as the servant left, she opened the window and looked out at the Flowing River... This stretch of the river wasn’t part of the main waterway, but at dusk, a small boat floated in the center of the river. Due to the dimness and distance, even with her excellent vision, Sui Yi couldn’t see clearly, knowing only that the person sat cross-legged on the boat, motionless as a rock, merging with the surrounding scenery. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)