Chapter 356: A Stage for Dog Men
Yan Haochu hesitated at the door for a moment when the door in front of him suddenly opened by itself.
Zhiluo sat in Yun Qingqing's usual seat, smiled with her red lips, and said lazily:
"Isn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince here? Then come in."
Yan Haochu was stunned. Before he could react, he saw Zhiluo raised her hand and waved gently.
A green light rolled out from her fingertips, floated out of the door and headed straight for Xiao Zirui and Yun Bailian. The two of them only felt a flash before their eyes, and when they came to their senses, they were already in the room.
The door in front of Yan Haochu slammed shut.
Xiao Zirui looked at the charming woman in red in front of him, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Yun Bailian immediately became alert, grabbed Xiao Zirui's sleeve and moved closer to him, screaming:
"Ah! This...what's going on? Brother Prince, weren't we just in the corridor?"
Xiao Zirui came back to his senses, patted her hands and said softly:
"Don't be afraid, Bai Lian. This is Tianming Pavilion. The Pavilion Master has great magical powers, so this little thing is no problem for him."
Zhiluo propped up her chin and smiled charmingly:
"Your Highness, what do you want to ask for when you come to Tianming Pavilion?"
Xiao Zirui immediately performed a formal ceremony and said politely:
"I have long heard of your name, and I have admired you for a long time. It is an honor to meet you today!"
Zhiluo was happy and said lazily:
"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I'm just a helper under her, not the Pavilion Master. She's not here today, so you'll have made a wasted trip."
“…Not here?” Xiao Zirui was stunned.
When Yun Bailian heard that she was not the Pavilion Master, she was about to lose her temper on the spot, but was stopped by Xiao Zirui.
He still said politely:
"In that case, may I know what your name is, young lady? And when can I meet the Pavilion Master?"
Zhiluo smiled and said:
"I don't know. Our Pavilion Master is very busy. Why don't you tell me what you want? I'll tell her when she comes back."
Xiao Zirui smiled calmly:
"That's not necessary. Since the Pavilion Master is not here today, it doesn't hurt for me to make a few more trips. I will always have a chance to see him."
Zhiluo's smile widened:
"Don't bother. When the Pavilion Master comes back, I will tell him that the Crown Prince is here to visit. I can also let you know when she is free."
Xiao Zirui was delighted:
"Thank you so much, but I don't know your name. You are willing to help me so much, I should reward you handsomely."
"My name is Zhiluo." Zhiluo still had that smiling expression on her face. "You don't have to thank me. I'm doing this for the good of our Pavilion Master. After all, she does have some connection with you, the Crown Prince, and this 'Tian Feng'."
Xiao Zirui felt even happier when he heard her say that.
Yun Bailian was in a good mood when she saw that she had revealed her identity as Tian Feng, and she immediately looked at her with a lot more favor.
Zhiluo raised her hand and lightly hooked it in the air. The door suddenly opened. She waved out a green light and Yan Haochu was swept in from the corridor.
"Captain Yan, the Pavilion Master is not here today, so I have to ask the Prince to go back first. I will notify the Pavilion Master when he comes back. Then please bring the Prince back."
Yan Haochu was stunned for a moment, then nodded:
"Oh... OK."
"Thank you, Miss Zhiluo!" Xiao Zirui thanked her again and left contentedly.
Before he reached downstairs, he saw several court officials still standing by the stairs. Their eyes lit up when they saw the prince, and it was obvious that they were waiting there.
Xiao Zirui walked down the stairs triumphantly and said with a smile:
"How many of you are still here? Haven't you finished drawing lots yet?"
Chen Shangbu from the Ministry of Revenue sighed and smiled helplessly:
"We have no chance to see the Pavilion Master. We can go over there and draw a talisman later. That would be nice."
"I see," Xiao Zirui's mind moved, "In fact, the Pavilion Master was not here today, but I...well, I have already made an appointment to meet the Pavilion Master next time to discuss in detail. Maybe I will have the opportunity to help you then."
Several court officials were shrewd people. When they heard this, they immediately realized that there was something else behind the words, and then they understood the real purpose of the prince coming to Tianming Pavilion.
Several people immediately said polite words like "I dare not trouble you", but they had already started to plan in their hearts how to visit the prince privately.
Only Minister Chen, who was on good terms with the Crown Prince, showed a look of delight. He moved a little closer and said in a low voice:
"In this case, I really want to congratulate Your Highness for getting another great help!"
Although Xiao Zirui said "this matter is still undecided", he felt very relieved in his heart. When he thought about the help of Tianming Pavilion, his reputation in the court would surely soar, he felt full of energy and all his ambitions were just around the corner.
The two of them left Tianming Pavilion and got on the carriage. Yun Bailian suddenly frowned and said:
"Brother Crown Prince, do you really believe that the Pavilion Master is away by coincidence? Isn't it because she is arrogant and deliberately leaving you alone?"
Xiao Zirui was in a good mood at the moment and said with a smile:
"Haughty and arrogant, she is a real talent. If I can persuade her to become my retainer with my sincerity, what's wrong with running a few more times?"
"You've seen Miss Zhiluo perform such miraculous magic with such ease. If one of her subordinates has such ability, the Pavilion Master must be even more powerful, right?"
"What the prince said makes sense!" Yun Bailian felt more at ease after hearing what he said, but she was still a little worried and asked, "But...how confident are you that you can recruit her?"
Xiao Zirui smiled confidently:
"Originally it was only 50%, but after this trip today, the chances have increased to 90%!"
When he heard Zhiluo say, "This is also for the good of the Pavilion Master," he felt more reassured.
This sentence confirmed his previous guess that the leader of Tianming Pavilion made such a big fuss in the Imperial Capital just for the sake of wealth and glory, and was waiting for someone to recruit him!
As the crown prince, the legitimate heir to the throne of Daliang, if she wants to choose a master, I would of course be the best choice.
As long as you are respectful to him, give him enough face and sincerity, it is only a matter of time before you can recruit this master under your command!
It was for this reason that he hinted at those words in front of the court officials. He thought that this matter would soon spread in the court, and then more officials would surely side with him.
The power structure in the court will soon change!
Yun Bailian listened to his analysis, looked at him with admiration and exclaimed:
"So that's how it is. Such a thorough analysis has enlightened Bai Lian. You are indeed worthy of being the Crown Prince!"
Xiao Zirui's self-esteem was greatly satisfied, and he smiled and held her in his arms.
Yun Bailian leaned over, a cold light flashing in her eyes:
"When the Pavilion Master of Tianming Pavilion serves the Crown Prince, I will make that damned Yun Qingqing return my spiritual objects first! And I will teach her a good lesson!"
"Of course!" Xiao Zirui's face darkened. "Not only that, since it's only a matter of time before we can invite an expert, we should also report this to our father and let him know how arrogant Yun Qingqing is!"
"Let's go into the palace now!"
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