CHAPTER 1101: CHAPTER 604: XU JIANWEN’S KILLING GAME

How to take down Prince Jing? Zhao Douan relies on the Princess Consort as a hidden pawn, but cannot rely entirely on her.

Besides, it’s been so long since he last contacted Lu Yaner, he cannot gamble everything on the Princess Consort’s position at a critical moment.

Even if Lu Yaner’s backstab succeeds, with Prince Jing’s deeply contemplative nature, wouldn’t he have means of self-defense on him?

Therefore, in Zhao Douan’s plan, there might only be one opportunity to strike against Prince Jing, thus the more there exists a military order’s time limit, the less he should be anxious, and instead proceed step by step.

Moreover, since Prince Jing had gone to Marine Road, Zhao Douan’s primary task is still to solve the enemy at Hu Ting first, to further boost morale. When a new officer takes up the post, three fires are set; having taken over for Xue Shence, if he fails to create a successful opening, it will inevitably result in difficulties in leading the team.

And persuading Jiang Wangsun would be a breakthrough.

"Yes." Song Jinxi nodded immediately, turned to arrange the matter, but suddenly halted after a few steps, "Sir, when to meet? Where to meet?"

Zhao Douan thought for a moment and said, "As soon as possible, let them suggest the time. I’ll decide the location on the spot, but it must be within the territory we control."

He has to consider the possibility of Jiang Wangsun’s "feigned surrender."

If Zhao Douan goes to rebel territory to meet him, and Jiang Wangsun arranges an ambush, it will be a big problem.

Although he has advanced to a High Grade in the World, the Jiancheng rebel army surely isn’t lacking in experts.

Better be safe than sorry.

Song Jinxi accepted the order and left; only Zhao Douan and Mo Chou remained in the hall.

Mo Chou looked at him and slowly spoke, "The other party insists on meeting you, I’m afraid it’s not that easy to surrender."

Zhao Douan chuckled and said, "I’m not afraid of him making conditions, I’m afraid he isn’t interested. Besides, once we meet, he won’t be able to put on airs. Actually, compared to Jiang Wangsun, I’m more interested in that mysterious advisor Xu."

Mo Chou frowned, "Do you have any guesses about his identity?"

Having been rivals battling in the Capital for a long time, Mo Chou, the woman, had a very strong sixth sense.

Zhao Douan glanced at her, laughed, and said, "I just arrived here, what can I guess? I just feel, if there’s nothing shady about his identity, there’s no need to hide it. Just now during the meeting, didn’t you all say that this Xu always conceals his appearance? Hiding his head and showing tail?"

Really? I feel like you’re brushing me off... Mo Chou was skeptical, but knowing Zhao Douan might not say anything more, she chose not to dig further and instead asked, "How has Her Majesty been...recently?"

Tch...that question is full of endless worries...like a patient suffering from lovesickness.

Zhao Douan replied with a smile, "Great, eating well, sleeping soundly, and I’m in the Capital accompanying Her Majesty, it’s great."

Mo Chou, seeing his mischievous demeanor, felt anger rising in her belly, sneered coldly, "Do you think I would believe you?"

Zhao Douan, suddenly serious, stood up and took steps towards Mo Chou, until they were close enough to hear each other’s breath.

What do you want to do... Mo Chou suddenly panicked, subconsciously gripping her thighs, her body stiffening.

Then Zhao Douan leaned his lips near her ear and breathed warm air: "Her Majesty...is very well."

Mo Chou’s brain briefly froze, not reacting, then her face suddenly reddened from the neck upwards, like a bottle of wine frothing up, she gritted her teeth, eyes full of contempt, "Bah, you’re talking nonsense!"

This rogue...to think I had a change of view about this guy, even apologized outside the city... Mo Chou, at this moment, only wished to slap herself across the cheek.

She couldn’t believe any of this scoundrel’s sweet talk. From her understanding of Her Majesty, even though they are betrothed, as long as they aren’t married, it’s impossible for her to breach etiquette with a man.

Thus, Mo Chou was convinced Zhao Douan was purposely teasing her.

Unfortunately, she didn’t know the blood-soaked storm of the Baihua Village battle...

"Hahaha," Zhao Douan, the scoundrel, quickly retreated after provoking, hands behind his back, laughing towards the sky as he exited.

The overly serious and modest Mo Zhaorong was no fun at all; this familiar demeanor brought him greater comfort.

...

Upon exiting the hall, Zhao Douan inquired about the whereabouts of Yu Xiu and others.

He learned that the three accompanying female sorcerers were arranged in a neighboring courtyard.

Zhao Douan passed through a small gate to enter a simply elegant courtyard.

He pushed open the door to the main room, where all three women were inside.

Yu Xiu Priestess, who had resumed a Taoist robe and crown attire, was sitting at a round table with Ji Yue, nibbling on sunflower seeds, while the floor was heated by a feisty brazier.

The shells of sunflower seeds fell into it, quickly ignited and carbonized.

Jin Jian lay sideways on the bed, emitting a low sound as if asleep.

"Finished your work?" Yu Xiu turned her head upon him entering, asking calmly.

"Where can I finish? Just finished a meeting, resting briefly, still plenty to do later." Zhao Douan walked over with a smile and grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from the table, eating them.

Yu Xiu scoffed coldly, "No one goes to the temple for nothing. Tell me, why are you here?"

Priestess, how can you look at people like that? Zhao Douan felt wounded, his expression cheeky, said, "I might have to secretly meet someone afterwards, and I want the priestess to accompany me. A bit of extra security."

With the secret meeting with Jiang Wangsun, Zhao Douan didn’t dare to be careless, deciding to prepare thoroughly, avoiding falling into an ambush.

But for such secret meetings, he couldn’t bring too many people, especially not experts openly known by the court at Hu Ting.

Although he had "Pei Niannu" and the Wild God’s "Dragon Girl," Zhao Douan didn’t plan to use them.

There are too many experts on the front line, and he had decided, henceforth in the Eastern Front battlefield, unless necessary, he would not summon "Pei Niannu."

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