Chapter 105: Plotting Against the Four Great Secret Agents
"Qing'er, I heard Yu Gonggong of the West Depot has returned?"
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the voluptuous, seductive Consort Wan curled up on a couch like a lazy little cat. One hand propped up her fair cheek while the other stroked the equally languid Pekingese sleeping soundly in her lap as she questioned the palace maid waiting beside her.
Such a pose was enough to drive any man in the world wild!
"Yes, Your Highness. Word has spread throughout the palace that Yu Gonggong offended the Iron Gallant Divine Marquis. The marquis joined forces with the court officials to submit a joint memorial asking His Majesty to disband the West Depot. Unable to withstand the pressure, His Majesty summoned Yu Gonggong back to the Capital," Qing'er replied.
"The Iron Gallant Divine Marquis?"
Consort Wan gave a soft snort. "I told him to behave himself and stay in the palace to keep me company. Wealth and glory-what couldn't he have? But he insisted on fussing with that West Depot. Now look, he's offended the Iron Gallant Divine Marquis."
"Who is the Iron Gallant Divine Marquis?"
"He's the most senior prince in Ming. Even His Majesty has to show him some respect. Of all the people he could provoke, he had to choose him..."
A trace of worry appeared in Qing'er's eyes. "Your Highness, I heard Yu Gonggong made an enemy of the Iron Gallant Divine Marquis when he arrested Prince Xin during the unrest in the Capital a while ago."
"The Iron Gallant Divine Marquis controls Dragon Guard Mountain Villa and holds immense power at court. If His Majesty truly can't withstand the pressure, listens to His Majesty's words, disbands the West Depot, and orders Yu Gonggong's execution, what will