Chapter 1125: Chapter 1125: Who Is in Whose Play?

Zhao Xiaomiao watched Yuwen Jun leave without a trace of reluctance, pulling a mocking smile.

She didn’t want freedom.

Rather than muddling through past memories, it was better to immerse herself in the maelstrom. As long as she gave enough, there would come a day when she would be rewarded, and then even when facing former enemies, she would have the strength to challenge them.

These days were sweet as honey to her!

…

Their meeting was in the dark night, unbeknownst to others.

Yuwen Jun moved through the vast world of dusk like a ghost, sighing softly, the wind faintly carrying his low mutters.

“You all forced me.”

The next day, as soon as Yuwen Jun woke up, he received a message from Yuwen Ji’s servant, telling him to go to the Imperial Palace immediately.

The steward by Yuwen Jun’s side felt a bit sorry for him. After all, it had only been five days since he was injured, and a careless move could tear the wound at any time; he should be recuperating properly at home.

However, it was the Regent King’s order, so the steward, with no authority to refuse, could only have a Horse Carriage prepared, ensuring as much comfort as possible for Yuwen Jun on the way.

When Yuwen Jun slowly arrived at the Imperial Palace, he saw both Yuwen Ji and Yuwen Feng in the Imperial Study Room.

Upon seeing him enter, Yuwen Ji immediately stood up: “Juner, come here and sit.”

“I’m fine.” Yuwen Jun raised his hand and gestured to decline the offer to sit in the main seat.

Yuwen Ji, however, insisted and pulled him over to sit down: “You’re still injured, don’t be so stubborn.”

Once he was seated, Yuwen Ji had the servants bring over tonic tea, taking every care as an elder should.

Yuwen Jun remained indifferent, showing no emotion, neither overwhelmed by Yuwen Ji’s warm hospitality nor annoyed by his superficiality.

But Yuwen Jun was always this way, never showing his emotions on his face. Because he behaved normally, Yuwen Ji did not find anything amiss.

Yuwen Feng also looked on calmly at their interaction. If it were the past, seeing his father treat Yuwen Jun with such concern would have filled his heart with jealousy, but knowing the truth now, his perspective had completely changed.

After all, Yuwen Jun was merely their stepping stone, so he might as well enjoy this final bit of courtesy, knowing whatever he enjoyed now would be repaid double in the future.

The three of them each had their own thoughts. Once the expressions of concern and condolences were over, Yuwen Ji finally got to the point.

“The people who attempted to assassinate you these past few days have thrown the Imperial Capital into chaos; everyone has a theory about who they are. Juner, what do you think?”

Yuwen Jun paused, holding the tea with ginseng, and said seriously: “Reporting to the Regent King, I don’t know either.”

“Did you notice any distinctive features on the assailants that day?” Yuwen Ji asked further.

Yuwen Jun shook his head first: “They were all masked, dressed in black, all identifying characteristics were hidden, I couldn’t see anything.”

Yuwen Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but soon after, Yuwen Jun spoke again: “But when they were chasing me, they seemed to say something like, ‘Leave no one alive.'”

Yuwen Jun looked towards Yuwen Feng, intentionally or otherwise: “I don’t know who it could be that holds such a deep-seated hatred for me.”

Yuwen Feng’s heart skipped a beat, and before Yuwen Ji could speak, he hurriedly walked over to Yuwen Jun and grabbed his wrist.

“Brother Jun, the rumors outside are not to be believed, you have to trust me, I have nothing to do with this.”

Yuwen Jun was taken aback: “Why do you say this, brother?”

“I… well… wasn’t there a rumor in the marketplace implicating me?” Yuwen Feng awkwardly found an excuse for himself.