49: Sit on the mountain and watch the tiger, add fuel to the fire

Yan Junlin's Manor.

"Your Highness, how did it go?"

The Dao Repository Realm elder looked at Yan Junlin, who had returned from the palace.

Yan Junlin took a deep breath, a smile appearing on his face: "Although I was attacked tonight, fortunately, This Prince was not seriously injured. I have already submitted that ledger to Father Emperor, and he was extremely furious after learning of the irregularities within it."

"Subsequently, Court of Imperial Studs was thoroughly investigated, and the Qing of the Court of Imperial Studs and the Vice- Qing were all dismissed. I recommended someone to recover the lost warhorses, and now that person is about to take the position of the Qing of the Court of Imperial Studs. As for Yan Wuchen, along with other punishments, he definitely won't have an easy time."

Tonight's attack displeased him, but after a trip to the Imperial Palace, the frustration in his heart had dissipated somewhat.

Because the current Qing of the Court of Imperial Studs was his person, he would undoubtedly bring him continuous benefits in the future. In short, he had made a huge profit.

The elder then said: "Yan Wuchen's matter..."

Yan Junlin smiled faintly: "I already know about this matter. You did very well. If Yan Wuchen dared to have someone lay hands on me, he should know what the outcome would be."

The elder shook his head and said: "This matter is not right! Because the person who truly injured Yan Wuchen was not me, but another Dao Repository Realm expert..."

"Another Dao Repository Realm expert?"

Yan Junlin raised an eyebrow after hearing this.

When he was in the palace, he only heard that Yan Wuchen had been attacked and seriously injured, and he thought it was done by his own people.

The elder mused: "That Dao Repository Realm expert is very mysterious. I can't see through his true strength, but I can feel that he has demonic energy on him."

"Demonic energy... Could it be..."

A faint light flashed in Yan Junlin's eyes.

According to some information he had, the Sixth Prince seemed very interested in demonic creatures!

The elder said in a serious voice: "That person's attack was extremely vicious; he clearly wanted to kill Yan Wuchen. If Yan Wuchen hadn't also had a Dao Repository Realm expert protecting him, he would have died tonight. Even if that person isn't a demon, he might be an evil cultivator."

Yan Junlin narrowed his eyes: "After I had you make a move, a Dao Repository Realm expert also coincidentally made a move to take Yan Wuchen's life. If Yan Wuchen had truly died, what do you think would have happened?"

To watch from the sidelines and fan the flames is a good tactic, but some people aren't afraid of drowning themselves.

"This blame would naturally fall on Your Highness's head."

The elder said directly.

When he went to attack, he didn't hide anything, precisely to give Yan Wuchen a shock. The Dao Repository Realm expert in Yan Wuchen's Manor must have recognized that he was Yan Junlin's subordinate.

Tonight's events, outsiders would probably think were related to Yan Junlin. If Yan Wuchen had truly been killed, then Yan Junlin would certainly bear the infamy of fratricide.

Yan Junlin said calmly: "This Prince was attacked first. No matter what outsiders say, I am in the right. As for certain people who fanned the flames, I naturally can't let them live too comfortably."

The elder said: "The Winter Hunt Assembly is an opportunity."

Yan Junlin nodded lightly: "Indeed, it's a good opportunity. At that time, someone will definitely cause trouble. Since that's the case, This Prince will make a move in the chaos and teach someone a lesson. Yan Wuchen isn't foolish; since he didn't die, he will definitely be able to discern some things about tonight's events."

"Understood."

The elder cupped his fists.

"Has Princess been here?"

Yan Junlin seemed to have thought of something. Since he was attacked tonight, Yan Ruyu should have come to see him.

The elder shook his head: "She has not come."

Yan Junlin said: "It seems she is displeased that I am trying to win over Xie Weilou."

"Perhaps."

"Forget it! There's no need to pay attention to this matter for now."

Yan Junlin walked towards a pavilion. After all, he had suffered some injuries and needed to recuperate.

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Sixth Prince's Manor.

Inside the pavilion.

Yan Wugou was playing the zither, and as the music gradually faded, he asked: "Tonight, a Dao Repository Realm demon attacked Yan Wuchen. Do you know about this?"

Mist emerged in the pavilion, and a beauty in a white dress sat on a chair, her beautiful legs crossed, gently stroking her hair, and giggling: "Wouldn't his death be more beneficial to you?"

Yan Wugou stopped playing the zither. He looked at the white-dressed beauty: "So, do you know that demon?"

The white-dressed beauty smiled charmingly and shook her head: "You should understand that Tianqi City is full of hidden talents, and some demon races are deeply hidden. Even I find it difficult to trace them. Since you can cooperate with me, then others can naturally ally with other demons."

Yan Wugou raised an eyebrow after hearing this: "After hearing you, why do I feel like this matter is even more complicated?"

"It is a bit complicated, but this is your own matter and has nothing to do with me."

After the white-dressed beauty finished speaking, she yawned and then disappeared from the pavilion.

Yan Wugou gently rubbed his brow, muttering to himself: "Who on earth set me up?"

Although his cooperation with the demon race was deeply hidden, his brothers and sisters were not to be trifled with and would certainly discover many clues.

The previous destruction of Qingyuan Taoist Temple explained a lot.

It could be speculated that among his brothers and sisters, someone already knew about his cooperation with the demon race.

Tonight's attack on Yan Wuchen was clearly meant to drag him into trouble, and this person was very likely to have cooperated with other demon races.

It seemed quite normal for the other party to cooperate with other demon races, knowing about his cooperation with the demon race.

"Troublesome!"

Yan Wugou stood up and looked out the window, a faint light flashing in his eyes.

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The next day.

Xie Weilou slept until noon. The weather was good today; it had stopped snowing, and the sun shone down, glittering with golden light, dazzling and resplendent.

He got up and simply washed up.

He walked out of the pavilion.

He found a group of people from the Marquis Manor gathered. The location of the Winter Hunt Assembly was Snow Wolf Valley, which was quite far from here and required departing a day in advance.

This time, the Zhenxi Marquis Manor was led by Xie Wushang.

......

When Xie Wushang saw Xie Weilou, a chilling killing intent appeared deep in his eyes.

According to the rules of the Winter Hunt Assembly over the years, the noble children of Tianqi City had to participate, the purpose being to temper the younger generation.

As the Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor, even if Xie Weilou was a good-for-nothing, he could not refuse this matter.

As long as the other party reached Snow Wolf Valley, he would have many opportunities to kill him.

Xie Weilou noticed Xie Wushang's gaze, his expression slightly mocking. Snow Wolf Valley was indeed a good place to kill people. Someone who didn't know their place should be granted their wish!

"Set off!"

Xie Wushang waved his hand and led the team away.

Butler Fu came out and said to Xie Weilou: "Heir, for the trip to Snow Wolf Valley, do you want me to accompany you?"

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently: "No need! I have this matter under control. You just stay in the Marquis Manor."

After speaking.

He walked out...