The Left Prime Minister's Residence.

Council Hall.

Wen Tai sat in the main seat, with Wen Hu, Yu Changsi, Luo Ying, and Yan Xin standing on his left and right.

Wen Hu sounded anxious as he said, "That bastard Zhao Cheng hasn't even left the palace. Has he discovered something?"

"Steward Yan, did you make a big fuss when you entered the Left Prime Minister's residence yesterday?"

Yan Xin was a man with a full beard, but judging from his skin and facial features, he was not very old, probably around thirty years old.

He said solemnly, "Lord Sha, you gave me instructions, and I certainly wouldn't dare to be careless! Not to mention being extremely careful when entering the Left Prime Minister's residence, even when entering Changsui City, I divided my men into ten teams. Moreover, I had them all dressed as merchants and ordinary people, just a hundred people, so we couldn't make a fuss."

Yu Changsi said, "I have confidence in Steward Yan's ability to handle things. Earl of Sha County, you are too hasty in this matter. If I were Zhao Cheng, I would not leave the palace so easily either."

"Why?" Wen Hu asked, looking as if seeking guidance from a learned man.

Yu Changsi turned to Wen Hu and explained, "Zhao Cheng's identity is sensitive, and now his business is booming. Moreover, he has unclear ties with the Emperor regarding the Mujing Bay incident. Why would he leave the palace? It wouldn't be appropriate for him to meet anyone outside the palace."

Wen Hu frowned and said, "What should we do? Are we just going to wait until the day he leaves without ever leaving the palace, and then just watch helplessly as he comes and goes?"

Wen Tai said, "Keep calm."

"Phew..." Wen Hu looked annoyed and sat down in the chair in a nonchalant manner.

At this moment, Luo Ying suddenly said, "Liu Ling is back."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards the entrance of the hall, but they didn't see Liu Ling for a long time. However, no one looked away, clearly showing their trust in Luo Ying.

Wen Hu stood up and said, "Indeed, they've returned."

A moment later, Liu Ling strode in.

Wen Tai placed his hands on the armrests and asked, "How is the situation?"

Liu Ling gasped for breath a few times and said, "Yang Taozhi is indeed in the Right Prime Minister's residence!"

Wen Tai asked again, "It's not that I don't believe in your abilities, but I still need to confirm one more time: is what you saw really a starfruit branch?"

Liu Ling said seriously, "Yang Taozhi is a Grandmaster, so I dared not get too close. But I kept an eye on the Right Prime Minister's residence for two days and confirmed that what I saw was indeed Yang Taozhi. In addition, I also kept an eye on Zhao Huan and his wife and learned that both of Zhao Cheng's concubines are pregnant!"

Wen Tai's eyes widened slightly as he said, "You mean the Right Prime Minister is expecting another grandson, which is why he's paying extra attention to the security of his residence and has left Yang Taozhi to oversee things?"

Liu Ling nodded and said, "The Right Prime Minister's residence has indeed strengthened its security. People who come in and out to deliver vegetables and supplies every day are subject to strict checks."

Snap!

Wen Tai slammed his hand on the armrest, then suddenly stood up, his aura bursting forth like a lion awakening from its slumber.

"With Yang Taozhi gone, this matter can be accomplished!"

Wen Hu said, "But Zhao Cheng is stubbornly clinging to the Princess, how can we make a move?"

“Hu’er, I just told you to stay calm.” Wen Tai came out, patted Wen Hu on the shoulder, and said, “As long as we’re sure Yang Taozhi isn’t here, and Zhao Cheng doesn’t come out, we’ll find a way to lure him out.”

As he spoke, Wen Tai looked at Yu Changsi and said, "Sir, our plan is feasible."

Yu Changsi nodded and said, "It's time."

Wen Hu was completely bewildered and asked, "What are you talking about? What plan?"

Yu Changsi smiled and said, "The Left Prime Minister and I have already discussed this. As long as we confirm that Yang Taozhi has not come to Changsui, we will use a trick to lure the snake out of its hole."

Wen Hu asked, "How do we guide them?"

Yu Changsi said, "It's time to put the hundred Maoshan Sect brothers that Deacon Yan brought to good use. Maoshan Sect is part of the martial world, and Mujing Bay is also part of the martial world, so let's resolve this in the way that's the martial world."

Wen Hu's mind was racing. He was actually quite capable of independent thinking, but he couldn't compare to Wen Tai and Yu Changsi.

After a little thought, I understood.

"If Mujing Bay can change hands once, it can change hands twice! Does the master mean to have Steward Yan lead people into Mujing Bay to create the illusion of a territorial dispute in the martial arts world?"

"It's not a pretense; they genuinely intend to take down Mujing Bay. With Song Haonan and Park Wudi's current strength, they can maintain stability with Bai Ning's help, but they can't withstand a powerful external enemy. Deacon Yan and the hundred Maoshan Sect members are a force they cannot resist!"

Wen Hu quickly said, "Zhao Cheng is in Changsui, so Park Moo-di will definitely seek Zhao Cheng's help."

Yu Changsi nodded and said, "Yes."

"Wonderful!"

Wen Hu clapped his hands in approval, then, as if remembering something, asked, "What if Zhao Cheng doesn't fall for it?"

Yu Changsi said, "Then Steward Yan's trip wasn't in vain. From now on, Mujing Bay belongs to the Maoshan Sect."

"However, I don't think Zhao Cheng will just sit idly by."

Yu Changsi shook his head and continued, "He might be able to give up the business in Mujing Bay, but he won't abandon Park Wudi. Don't forget, last year in Yanchuan City, Zhao Cheng stood up for Park Wudi. The people of Yanchuan City only thought that Park Wudi was Zhao Cheng's lackey, but they didn't know that Park Wudi's father, Park Jian, was a comrade-in-arms who had gone through thick and thin with Zhao Huan. Zhao Cheng and Park Wudi were good brothers who grew up together in Changsui City."

Yan Xin interjected, "Then kill Park In-di to provoke Zhao Cheng out?"

"Absolutely not!" Yu Changsi waved his hand and said, "Zhao Cheng is a very cunning person. If you kill Park Wudi, it will only calm him down! What you need to do is to storm into Mujing Bay, force Park Wudi into a corner, and give him a chance to inform Zhao Cheng of his miserable state."

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