Chapter 1033: Chapter 1032: Old Lady Mo Picks a Quarrel
That night, everything was engulfed in pitch darkness, as if even the stars and the moon had gone into hiding.
The whole Capital had fallen into slumber.
Only the fourth prince’s mansion was brightly lit.
The study.
Dressed in splendid attire, the Fourth Prince sat neatly in front of his desk, where a diminutive figure lood. Judging only by the silhouette, the person seed but a few years old; however, the voice that sounded was harsh and hoarse, clearly that of a middle-aged man…
“Fourth Prince, actually, I rushed to the Capital long ago, but on my way here, I was ambushed in Shuangxing County and nearly lost my life. Thankfully, Master saved and took back to the mountains, where with the administration of precious elixirs daily, my life was spared. Hence, my delayed report ti.”
Turns out this person was none other than the dwarf whose tendons were severed by Xuexue in Shuangxing County.
Initially maid, he was saved by his Master and taken back to the mountains. Under ticulous care, his tendons miraculously began to heal, allowing him to walk as if normal. However, his martial arts were greatly diminished, details, of course, he would not disclose to the Fourth Prince.
After all, the Fourth Prince valued him for his martial arts, offering a hefty sum for his assistance in the Capital. If the prince knew his skills had waned, he might terminate their master-servant relationship.
“Hmm! It’s good that you have co, settle in at ease.”
Now was the ti when assistance was needed, especially from martial arts experts. With grand ambitions, the Fourth Prince certainly wouldn’t refuse!
“Thank you, Fourth Prince, for your understanding.”
“Hmm.”
Suddenly, as if recalling sothing, the Fourth Prince inquired, “You are known in the Itinerant World as Ghosts Tremble in Fear, with your martial arts enigmatic and profound. Jingshan Town is a remote and impoverished place; how could such a master erge there?”
“I also do not understand. That person’s martial arts were extraordinary, definitely not of the ordinary sort.”
The thought of Big Bull’s heaven-defying skills and Xuexue’s cunning made the dwarf gnash his teeth in hatred. Since his rise to fa, he had never suffered such a setback. He silently vowed to find the duo and dismber them to vent the hatred seething in his heart.
“Oh? Does this person have any distinct features?”
The Fourth Prince’s interest was piqued; he was stealthily gathering talented individuals and extraordinary people to assist him in his future endeavors.
With Big Bull’s handso appearance in mind, the dwarf felt even more resentful: “Pretty boy.”
“Are there no other distinguishing features?”
“None.”
“Oh!”
The Fourth Prince felt sowhat disappointed. What sort of feature was that? If one were to walk down Changan Street, they could find a handful of pretty boys with ease.
After making arrangents, the Fourth Prince had the steward provide the dwarf with so silver for daily expenses.
Having received the silver, the dwarf then took his leave.
Those of the Itinerant World People covertly brought under the Fourth Prince’s command were provided with a separate abode, not residing at the Prince’s Mansion.
Indeed, The Emperor is particularly wary of princes cultivating their own forces, deeming it disloyalty. The astute Fourth Prince’s secret cultivation of his power would surely remain undetected by The Emperor.
Therefore, a separate residence was specially purchased in the Capital for these Itinerant World People. When assignnts arose, ssengers would be sent out so there was no need for personal appearance.
Even the dwarf’s arrival today, scheduled at the Third Watch of the Night, was chosen to avoid alerting any informants who might report to The Emperor about factionalism.
The next day.
Early Morning, Xuexue woke up refreshed and got out of bed, ready to inspect her flower shop.
Just as she stepped out of her yard, she was stopped by Old Lady Mo.
“Old Lady Mo, what exactly do you want?” Xuexue was sowhat impatient. She owed them nothing, so why should they disturb her from ti to ti?
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