As long as Meng Zhao cooperated, Beitang He was confident he could keep matters within a certain range, and Lingwu City would not suffer too much upheaval.
"Also, before long, an imperial envoy should be coming down from Imperial Capital City to conduct an inspection. Beitang Sheng specifically dispatched him to inspect the north. Though he will most likely focus his efforts on Beitang Shu's side, I am not without risk myself.
"So, for the foreseeable future, you and the people behind you had best keep quiet—and do not come see me."
He had already disclosed this news to Meng Zhao before, and now he was also letting the Demonic Path catch wind of it.
An imperial envoy sent by the Great Emperor represented the Great Emperor's will. If they provoked him, no one would have an easy time.
Beitang He did not want an imperial envoy watching him from above, and the Demonic Path likewise did not want one of the Great Emperor's trusted men openly pressing down on them.
Peach Blossom Scholar frowned slightly, somewhat displeased. They were truly being treated like a chamber pot—brought out when useful, then cast aside in disgust when no longer needed. He said, "Oh? Who is serving as this imperial envoy? Perhaps we can establish ties with him and put in a few good words for you, Heir. You might even win the Imperial Clan's cultivation and favor. Could you reveal a little information?"
There was no cat in the world that did not steal a bite of fish, nor anyone who could not be bought, so long as the price was high enough.
Peach Blossom Scholar and the force behind him were immensely ambitious. They were not content with Beitang He's mere status as the Heir of Yanping Commandery Prince. If