Thirteenth Master's heart tightened. He knew that if he missed this opportunity, it would be even more difficult to see him again. So he pretended to be regretful and sighed, "In my life, the people I admire most are businessmen like your master. Judging from your young age, your master must not be an old man either. To have such courage and ability to build your business to such a scale is truly admirable..."
The Green-Clad Hall Master was quite pleased with the Thirteenth Prince's flattery. Thinking of the hardships Zhu Wanqing had endured, the Thirteenth Prince's words resonated with her, and she couldn't help but feel slightly moved. What women fear most is being soft-hearted and sentimental, so she immediately agreed to let the Thirteenth Prince take her to the island.
Thirteenth Master desperately tried to hide his inner joy, only saying excitedly, "Then...then allow me to prepare some small gifts, and you may come with me to meet your master..."
The leader of the Green Robe Hall stopped the Thirteenth Master, his expression slightly stern, and said calmly, "That won't be necessary. My master has seen all kinds of treasures. I appreciate your kindness on behalf of my master..." Then he asked suspiciously, "Why don't you ask me where my master is before you're in such a hurry to prepare a gift?"
Thirteenth Master's heart sank, and he broke out in a cold sweat. He could only laugh and say, "Since it's to your master, I'll naturally go through fire and water without hesitation..."
The leader of the Green Robe Hall glanced at the Thirteenth Master and smiled, "My master lives on an island. Would you be willing to go there alone?"
Thirteenth Master originally intended to use the pretext of preparing gifts to find an opportunity to inform Thirteenth Master to ambush him, but he did not expect that the leader of the Green Robe Hall was clever and cunning. He did not give Thirteenth Master a chance to leave, and now directly asked Thirteenth Master to go alone. Thirteenth Master could not help but feel worried and afraid.
In order to complete the task assigned by the Fourth Prince as soon as possible and wipe out the White Lotus Sect in one fell swoop, the Thirteenth Prince only thought for a moment and agreed to the Green Robe Hall Master's request. The Green Robe Hall Master directly boarded a grain transport convoy from the granary and secretly left for the dock. The other convoys circled back and forth in Songjiang Prefecture several times before finally reaching the hidden dock.
Meanwhile, the Seventeenth Prince was anxiously awaiting news from the Thirteenth Prince at his encampment, until his men returned to report: "Reporting to the Seventeenth Prince, our men have been observing from a distance, and the Thirteenth Prince is no longer at the granary..."
The Seventeenth Master was terrified and flew into a rage, shouting, "How can you judge people like that? Are you just going to disappear like that, sir?"
The guard said, "We've been keeping an eye on it, and we only saw the grain convoy come out, but we didn't see anyone..."
The Seventeenth Prince paced back and forth, clasped in his hands, scratching his head but still unable to figure out the reason. The guard hesitated to speak, but the Seventeenth Prince snapped, "Speak up if you have any clues..."
The guard stammered, "I noticed that a few carriages were taking slightly different routes, and I also found this on the road..." The guard presented a jade pendant. The Seventeenth Prince took a closer look and said angrily, "That Thirteenth Brother actually came to the island alone..."
The night before the plan was made, the Thirteenth Prince and the Seventeenth Prince had already considered all the possibilities. The Thirteenth Prince had prepared for the worst; if there was no opportunity to meet the next day, he would leave the jade pendant to inform the Seventeenth Prince that he had arrived on the island, and that he would act according to circumstances. He also instructed the Seventeenth Prince not to act rashly and to await his news at any time.
The Seventeenth Prince had arranged for a large number of men to ambush and follow them along the way, yet they still managed to disappear right under his nose. Holding the jade pendant, the Seventeenth Prince instantly understood the Thirteenth Prince's decision. He was furious and worried, but helpless...
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