The next gathering of the Suliang's top executives...

Those who were of the neutral faction were careful of their words and actions. After the announcement that the Prince was betrothed to the Mo family, those in the underground world knew that there would be a shift of power.

From their own volition, they approached the King under the leadership of Official Pei. From then on, they had been part of the gatherings discussing the affairs of Suliang's governance.

Who knew that not long after, the Prince would move out of the wangfu? It could be alluding to a fracture in the royal sibling's relationship.

Or it could just be a normal bachelor preparing for the life of marriage.

At the head of the table was Wan Li Wang and opposite her was the Prince.

The meeting proceeded as usual and the neutral faction couldn't help but scratch their heads. It was so normal that it was abnormal.

However, unlike what some people thought, until the end of the gathering, nothing unusual happened.

Rumors were just rumors. Wangye and Junwang didn't have a falling out. Whoever spread the false news that these two were finally fighting for power?

Tsk busy bodies who didn't know anything but sow discord. 

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Naturally, the news of the Prince moving out of the wangfu would reach the Mo family.

Mo Quan sat behind his desk rubbing his chin. "What does the King mean? Is she distancing herself from her brother?"

He spoke his thoughts aloud. After all, there was only his daughter here.

"Father's thinking is not correct. It's more accurate to say that the Prince wants to distance himself."

Mo Zhilan's soft sweet voice didn't change.

"The sword doesn't lie. His strikes look gentle and upright but it hid ambition and hunger for power."

Head Mo sighed. "Zhilan, I know dad sent you to learn the way of the Samurai when you were younger but if you always speak like that, dad will lose his cute daughter."

Miss Mo only deadpanned at her father. She was telling the truth just now.

She attacked the Prince to test him and she learned that Ping Junwang was a diamond in the rough. He was someone who didn't know his true worth.

Like a lost lamb in the middle of the plains.

Since her childhood, Mo Zhilan knew there was something different about herself.

Maybe some people would call it sixth sense and some others would condemn her for practicing black arts.

But there was always a silent voice telling her how special people would be in her life. Some type of clairvoyance perhaps? Or a direct order from the stars?

She didn't know. Her father had gone all the way in helping her discover the mysteries of her mind. Alas, no one could help her.

And she could only learn on her own.

When she first saw the Prince, the King and Gentleman Feng enter the Mo Mansion, every part of her body screamed at her. All her senses tingled and she felt restless and dizzy.

So she acted on impulse.

She could understand feeling odd about the Prince. He was going to be her fiancé after all. He would make a great impact on her life whether the wedding pushed through or not.

But why the unknown gentleman and the King too? That was why he thought Gentleman Feng was the Prince's concubine. If not, why would she feel odd?

She was confused. Mo Zhilan could only follow her instincts and urged her father to agree to the King.

"Then what are your plans?" Mo Quan asked his daughter seriously.

For a long time now, the Mo family was led by Zhilan. The title Head Mo should be hers but he was adamant to protect his daughter and she also didn't like the spotlight.

"Nothing changes. The Prince only moved his residence."

A few moments later, Head Mo's face turned ugly. "I still can't believe King Wan Li was recruiting you to be a lieutenant when you can directly be a general-"

Mo Zhilan giggled. "Father, your judgment is partial to me."

Mo Quan didn't think he was exaggerating. His daughter might not see it clearly but he knew. The true boss of San He Hui was Zhilan.

His Triad depended a lot on his daughter's judgment over the years. There were several moments the other organizations of the underworld could have eaten their Mo family. But they escaped by a hair's breadth and stood tall today because of her.

If anything, Mo Quan felt like he was just a figurehead now. And he would gladly be that to protect his precious daughter. She liked peace so much that if the black market knew she was the real head of their Mo family, her life wouldn't be quiet.

Soon, there was a knock by the door.

Head Mo frowned.

"Master, Gentleman Feng is here."

Hearing this, he looked at his daughter and she nodded. So he replied to the servant.

"Let him in."

The first words that came out of Feng Yanyan's mouth when he entered. "I need to go back to the wangfu."

Mo Quan laughed. So the gentleman also heard the latest news. The mei ren was followed by... if Head Mo wasn't mistaken, it was Wangye's trusted Eunuch.

They really protected the man to this extent.

"Gentleman Feng, it is inauspicious to go back now. Why would you want to bring bad luck to the future princess?"

Feng Yanyan pursed his lips in annoyance. He didn't care about this damn wedding anymore.

The King wasn't the type to ditch her clingy brother. Long Sangyu was her most important person. She wouldn't let him go to a place she couldn't protect very well.

Then why would Long Sangyu move out?

Feng Yanyan could only think of one reason. Liu Weiwei being kicked out.

Prince Ping probably appealed to her Highness and she denied it, leading to a quarrel.

It also didn't help that the reason for Liu Weiwei's eviction was Feng Yanyan. Junwang was probably pissed off when he learned this. He needed to go back to the wangfu to see how the King was.

"Head Mo, it's not like I won't return here. I just need to visit my... beautiful rose garden. No one in the palace would tend to it except me."

Mo Quan grinned. "This rose garden of yours wouldn't die after a day or two. How about you just send word to the servants? Surely, the wangfu has several hands to spare."

Feng Yanyan's misty eyes glared at him. "My rose garden is special and more thorny than the usual roses. I'm afraid they will prick those poor people."

"Gentleman Feng is kind and cares about the people. Alas, Wangye put you under my care so please enjoy your stay in the Mo mansion."

The conversation ended at that.

Beauty Feng was incensed. He left the main house with a thunderous face.

It was just ironic that on the way back, he saw Zhang Yunlei and Liu Weiwei. He wasn't in the mood to spare some words so he just went past them.

Eunuch Cheng quietly followed him. But not long after, Cheng Li's voice broke the tension.

"Greetings, your Highness."

Feng Yanyan looked up when he heard that. Sure enough, Long Sangyu was also walking toward the main house. Probably to comfort Liu Weiwei.

He still had to salute even if it was half-hearted.

Junwang didn't acknowledge his greeting but his Highness was heard asking when he passed. "Are you happy now, Feng Yanyan?"

It was like he had always dreamed of driving a wedge between the King and her brother.

Beauty Feng straightened his back and narrowed his eyes at the Prince. He sneered. The audacity of this bastard.

"It should be his Highness who's happy. After all, no one will stop you from doing what you want anymore."

If the Prince didn't say anything, Feng Yanyan had no reason to fall out with him. But he just had to ask a stupid question.

"What does his Highness plan to do? Add more beauties to your harem? Play music and write poetries all day? Or... gambling? Isn't it fun to do everything you've always wanted?"

Long Sangyu stopped in his tracks. Did this man treat him as someone who indulged in debauchery?

His face burned in anger. "What did you say?"

Feng Yanyan couldn't stop now. He didn't know how that person felt at the moment. But it was probably not good. And here was this prince who even had the leisure to comfort his beloved concubine today.

That was right, he heard that Liu Weiwei wouldn't be sent back to the capital anymore. Because the prince objected. That was how Feng Yanyan's thoughts were reinforced. That the prince quarreled with his sister and resulted to him moving out.

Was it worth it protecting a woman and falling out with your own sister?

He never knew the prince was this stupid.

Feng Yanyan didn't answer his question. "Feng hopes for the Prince to have happiness, long life and bountiful children. Please be reminded that his Highness couldn't take Concubine Liu away until the wedding dress is done."

No, what I really wish is that you won't regret your decision later on in life. You fuckboy!

He turned around and left Long Sangyu fuming but couldn't lash out because of his image.

After a while of walking, Beauty Feng heard a sigh from behind him. He jolted.

Oh, he forgot this guy was still here.

Eunuch Cheng Li looked at him. "This servant thinks Master Feng is right. Wangye sacrificed so much for his Highness but she was always the villain in other people's eyes."

Feng Yanyan didn't answer.

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