"Isn't what you're doing a little like dodging the main issue?"
"Exactly. Why kill Xu Yuan? If you want to deal the Imperial Family a heavy blow, just assassinate one of its members."
The two Ruin Gate Envoys spoke up.
In fact, they were already dropping a hint.
Stop bringing up Xu Yuan. Change your target or change the subject, or you'll regret it.
The Aristocratic Clan elders across from them were shrewd enough to catch the displeasure in their words.
"Then we'll change targets. We'll set our sights on Crown Prince Lu Qingxuan."
The Luo Household elder agreed at once.
"Good." The two Ruin Gate Envoys brightened.
"Then it's settled," the Luo Household elder said with a nod. "That Xu Yuan is Lu Yiyi's kept man and Lu Qingxuan's loyal lackey. No one's better at flattering those above him and bullying those below. We'll start with him."
The Ouyang Household elder added, "We've long planned to get rid of that petty villain. This is the perfect chance for our households to join forces. We'll capture him first and use him to draw Lu Qingxuan out."
"Why does it have to be Xu Yuan?" The Ruin Gate Envoy's voice hardened.
"Right. Assassinating some insignificant figure on the fringes... what's the point? Besides, we have people in the Imperial Family too. Don't kill the wrong person," Xu Yuan said with a smile.
"That Xu Yuan isn't just Lu Yiyi's kept man. He's also close to the Crown Prince and a disciple of the Skyscraping Divine Palace's sect leader on Mount Luofu. Killing him will cause a sensation and leave every faction close to the Imperial Family fearing for its own life."
The Ouyang Household elder spoke with mounting excitement.
The two Ruin Gate Envoys behind Xu Yuan silently lowered their heads.