Li Chenzhou said, "The time isn't right yet. Yan Tianlu is nothing but a clown capering on a stage. Sooner or later, we'll get rid of him. Since Yan Dongsheng is so intent on taking his life, we'll help him fulfill that wish when the moment is right. But everything must make sense and stand to reason. We can't leave any cracks for others to find."
Zou Yong said, "Oh, yes. I went to Spring Garden today to pay my respects to Hu Dafu. He hinted that he wanted to profit from the Treasure-Gathering Studio and asked me to help put him in touch. I find him highly suspicious."
Li Chenzhou said, "Then give him a taste of sweetness and let him expose an even bigger flaw."
It began to rain as Hu Xiaotian left the Sea God Temple. The coachman brought an umbrella, and Hu Xiaotian held it over Xue Lingjun as he escorted her into the carriage. He had intended to take her home, but she suggested visiting Spring Garden instead. Hu Xiaotian laughed inwardly. His wife had only just left home in a fit of anger, and now the Eldest Princess was coming to his door of her own accord. If word got out, it would probably become another earth-shaking scandal. Still, he had little reason to worry.
After accompanying Xue Lingjun to Spring Garden, Hu Xiaotian ordered dinner prepared, but she smiled and said, "Don't trouble yourself with that. I only came to sit for a while and see this garden whose fame has spread far and wide. We'll eat at the Sea-Rhyme Restaurant tonight. I've already had someone reserve a table."
Since she had already made arrangements, Hu Xiaotian could only let the matter drop. He took her on a stroll through Spring Garden. Walking