"Yes... Your Highness, I understand."
After taking in all this information, Luo Feng slowly asked, "After I deliver the letter, should I go meet up with you?"
"No."
"Once you have delivered it, shake off everyone following you, then return to the residence," Chu Yun said.
Luo Feng nodded.
The Sky Demoness wore an alluring smile. "What? Sending me to the Eastern Palace—are you planning to deal with the Crown Prince directly?"
Chu Yun shook his head. "That depends on you.
"But I fear that if you control him, you may expose yourself. Then the gains would not make up for the losses."
Within the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince had countless retainers under his command.
It was even said that the Empress had personally assigned a protector to secretly guard him.
This incarnation of the Sky Demoness was only at the early Shattering Realm.
If she entered the Eastern Palace and directly made a move against the Crown Prince, the chances of being exposed would be far too high.
The Sky Demoness looked utterly unconcerned. "Then we'll just change targets."
"What about the Third Prince?"
Chu Yun looked at her, anticipation in his eyes. "Oh? You're confident?"
"Of course."
"He isn't as valued as Chu Rong."
"Within his own Prince's Mansion, it won't be difficult to disguise myself as him," the Sky Demoness said confidently.
"Good."
"Then we'll make a move against Chu Yuan."
"Commander Luo Feng, when the time comes, receive Miss Yu," Chu Yun instructed.
Luo Feng could not help swallowing nervously.
Making a move against the Third Prince—this was far too thrilling.
It seemed the Ninth Prince truly intended to begin settling the accounts of that year, bit by bit.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Even so, Luo Feng answered.
Without realizing it, this Shadow Guard Commander had already, imperceptibly, joined Chu Yun's side.
Prime Minister's Residence.
Inside Meng Ruoxue's chambers.
"Miss, the materials for those formations have all been gathered."
"As for a suitable place to set up the formation, I have already sent people to search. There are many dangerous places in the mountain ranges outside the city; there should be results soon."
The beautiful woman reported to Meng Ruoxue, who was seated in her chair.
Meng Ruoxue's expression was cool as she said indifferently, "Also, collect a list of every cultivator in the Imperial City at the early Nirvana Realm. There is no need to consider the size of their backing."
"Yes, Miss."
Meng Ruoxue continued, "By the way, how are things with the Black Iron King and the Eastern Palace? I previously told you to keep a close watch on their movements."
The beautiful woman answered truthfully, "Miss, I have people watching both places. Nothing unusual has been discovered so far."
"But Miss, I do not understand. How were you so certain that the people who entrusted the Misty Rain Pavilion to release news seeking Xiao Yan would be those two forces?"
A cold smile curled across Meng Ruoxue's lips. "In the entire Imperial City, apart from the Empress, the Imperial Advisor, and my Prime Minister's Residence, who else can produce a Nirvana Realm Evil Infant as a gift?"
"Although other factions also have commercial pavilions within the city, if they wished to transfer an Evil Infant into the city, it would take at least five to ten days."
"The Prime Minister's Residence does not have one. That leaves only the other two."
"The Imperial Advisor and the Empress are in the same camp. Thus, we need only keep a close eye on the major forces of the Empress's faction."
"That old fellow, the Imperial Advisor, is most likely not going to personally take action."
"Thus, the Eastern Palace and the Black Iron King naturally become the highest priorities."
As the Prime Minister's daughter, Meng Ruoxue understood the situation throughout the Great Xia Dynasty extremely well.
Given her status, the information she could obtain far surpassed that of the Sky Demoness, who had reincarnated alongside her.
As the saying went, being reborn into a good family was also a field of study.
Therefore, as long as she watched the movements of the Empress's faction, she could follow them to find the Xiao Yan impersonated by the Sky Demoness!
"So that was it. Such clear and meticulous analysis—Miss truly lives up to her reputation." The beautiful woman said admiringly.
"Enough. Go."
"Once you have gathered it, bring me the list as soon as possible."
"Rest assured, Miss. I'll see to it immediately!"
Night fell. The Imperial City was brightly lit, its streets bustling and lively.
The Misty Rain Pavilion remained the grandest and brightest stage in the entire Imperial City.
Wearing a mask, Luo Feng entered the main hall and found one of the elders from before.
"I am Young Master Xiao Yan's guard. I have come to discuss something with Steward Xu."
The elder recognized Luo Feng as well, excitement appearing on his face. "Please wait a moment, sir. I will invite the steward at once."
Before long, the elder brought Steward Xu over.
"Hahaha."
"Friend, why has Young Master Xiao not come today?" Steward Xu asked Luo Feng with a smile.
"Young Master is waiting elsewhere."
"I came here under Young Master's orders to relay a message to Steward Xu."
Steward Xu asked curiously, "What message?"
"Someone anonymously entrusted your pavilion to release word that, so long as Young Master meets with them, they will offer a Nirvana Realm Evil Infant as a meeting gift. Is this true?" Luo Feng asked first.
"That is correct."
"Does Young Master Xiao Yan intend to meet them?" Steward Xu had already guessed part of it.
Luo Feng spoke bluntly. "Young Master can meet them, but we must choose the location."
Steward Xu nodded. "That is no problem. It is merely a meeting; the location is unimportant."
"Good."
"Then at midnight tonight, in the Cangfeng Mountain Range outside the city, Young Master will wait for them atop the mountain peak. I ask Steward Xu to convey this message to them," Luo Feng said.
Steward Xu nodded. "Very well. I will relay it immediately."
"Many thanks. Then I shall take my leave first."
"Take care."
Luo Feng turned and left.
Steward Xu glanced sideways at several Misty Rain Pavilion elders in the distance.
Those men understood at once and immediately followed behind Luo Feng, trailing him all the way out of the Misty Rain Pavilion.
"My lord, should we head to the Cangfeng Mountain Range at once?"
"Since this Xiao Yan meets our requirements, would it not ruin things if the Black Iron King and the others get there first?"
The elder behind Steward Xu asked worriedly.
Steward Xu remained composed, his eyes carrying hidden meaning. "I have a feeling things are not that simple."
"First, send this news to the Black Iron King and the others. Do not delay."
"Yes, my lord."
The elder immediately went to deliver the message.
Steward Xu stood where he was and thought for a moment before finally heading upstairs.
For this matter, he should first see what his pavilion master decided.
After receiving the news, the Black Iron King left his residence overnight and entered the Eastern Palace.
At this moment, within the Eastern Palace's main hall.
Crown Prince Chu Rong sat in the seat of honor. The Black Iron King, Wang Han Cuo, County King Guanshan Bei Song, and several of the Crown Prince's retainers were all seated within the hall.
"The news from the Misty Rain Pavilion is that Xiao Yan has agreed to meet."
"However, Xiao Yan has chosen the meeting place."
"At midnight tonight, in the Cangfeng Mountain Range outside the Imperial City, he will wait for us atop the mountain peak."
At this moment, the Black Iron King relayed the news from the Misty Rain Pavilion to everyone.
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