Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1264 - 561: Drugged (Part 2)

Li Xiangrou agreed, then let him leave.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Wang Mang agreed, then hurriedly retreated.

"You all may leave as well!"

Li Xiangrou glanced back, then continued, "Go back and tell your City Lord Wang that this princess doesn’t need maids."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The maids exchanged a glance, not daring to defy her wish.

Thus, they could only agree and then followed one another to leave.

After they all left, Ning Qi came over, looking at Li Xiangrou, saying, "This Wang Mang should be your imperial sister’s man. I think he’s probing your reality."

"Indeed, but it doesn’t matter, I have no interest in any of his actions!"

"Now I’m just waiting to go back and see if my imperial sister can still laugh!"

Li Xiangrou had already seen through her imperial sister.

"Alright, it’s getting late. You should rest early. I’ll stay in the downstairs suite and rest for the night."

Ning Qi looked around, then noticed the layout here.

The three-story pavilion, the first and second floors have resting areas, while the third floor is an open terrace, obviously a place to enjoy the scenery here.

"Alright, I am indeed a bit tired."

Li Xiangrou gently rubbed her forehead and then proceeded upstairs.

"Commander Li!"

Ning Qi saw her go upstairs, then waved to Commander Li outside the door.

"Master Ning."

Commander Li responded quickly and came forward, "Any orders?"

"Let the brothers split into two teams and patrol around this pavilion."

"To guard against the unexpected!"

Ning Qi instructed in a deep voice.

Although he had Divine Sense to use, there were many ways to evade Divine Sense detection.

Thus, he couldn’t let his guard down.

"Alright, I’ll arrange it right away!"

Commander Li agreed and then hurriedly left.

For a while, Ning Qi was the only one left.

"Master, what do you think Wang Mang is up to!"

"I thought handing Princess Xiangxiang over, he had some plan."

Medicine Spirit, on his shoulder, showed a look of solemnity.

Couldn’t fathom what Wang Mang’s intent was this time.

"Let him be. In the face of absolute power, all of this is irrelevant."

Ning Qi, unconcerned, looked off into the distance, "He’s probably thinking of some strategy, reporting to Li Xiangrou’s imperial sister."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Medicine Spirit responded, simultaneously looking forward.

In front of them was the direction of Wang Mang’s front courtyard discussion hall.

"City Lord Wang, what do you propose?"

At this time, an elder below asked.

Wang Mang sat in the master’s seat, looking at the crowd below.

These dozen Grand Master’s chairs were all filled, many were those who had just received Li Xiangrou.

They were all summoned by Wang Mang, clearly to help him plot.

"What do you all think of the person beside Her Highness, who exactly is he, what is his strength?"

"I watched for a long while and discovered nothing."

Wang Mang sighed and spoke to a few generals beside him.

"City Lord, I feel this person may not be strong; although his strength is inscrutable."

"Could we also understand him as just an ordinary person, or say his strength isn’t much?"

One of the assistant generals followed up.

"I think not."

Another person followed up, "Don’t forget, those we escaped with said he has a master there."

"Without knowing his true identity, we can’t exclude his identity."

"Consider this, how could Her Highness keep an ordinary person by her side, inseparable?"

Another person began analyzing.

Gradually, more joined in, making the discussion hall more lively.

"Indeed, City Lord Wang, didn’t you see, Her Highness seems uninterested in this!"

That previous person followed with another comment.

"What does that signify?"

"It only signifies he’s too foolish!"

"..."

Immediately, a few people began to mock.

Both sides gradually began to argue, the scene became increasingly lively.

"Enough!"

Wang Mang saw them start discussing and pressed his hand to say, "Be quiet."

His words made those present quiet down, each wearing a serious expression, looking at Wang Mang.

"Sir, there’s a secret letter."

Just then, a guard suddenly arrived outside, kneeling down.

"Present it!"

Wang Mang waved a hand, commanding.

"Yes!"

The guard hurried forward, handing it to Wang Mang.

Wang Mang took the secret letter and opened it directly.

Seeing the contents inside, he couldn’t help but frown tightly.

"City Lord, what’s the matter?"

"What did Her Highness say?"

"..."

Everyone, seeing his expression, worriedly asked questions.

"Her Highness wants us to act again!"

Wang Mang sighed, "She wants us not to be hard, but to be soft!"

"She has a master beside her; neither softness nor hardness may work!"

"Indeed, we still don’t know who this person is."

"Want us to use a soft approach, how soft?"

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the discussion hall immediately burst into conversation.

Everyone was discussing the matter, presenting a challenge for them.

"Don’t worry, I already know Her Highness’s temperament."

"Do you think I just took her to see flower boats and performances for no reason?"

Wang Mang chuckled, then said to everyone, "I already have arrangements."

"Oh? Sir, what plans do you have?"

"You’ve kept us in the dark!"

"..."

With his remarks, those below immediately felt relieved.

Each showed a curious look, watching Wang Mang before them.

Waiting for him to announce his plan.

"Don’t forget, Her Highness has a marriage contract with our Duke Guardian’s family!"

Wang Mang chuckled, saying, "Duke Guardian’s great-grandfather is an Elder at the Ten Thousand Swords Sect."

"Yes, but the Duke Guardian isn’t aligned with us!"

"He won’t heed us. Asking him is useless."

After his words, those below started discussing again.

Each wore a puzzled look.

At this critical juncture, Wang Mang was still talking about irrelevant matters.

"But, if Her Highness... loses her chastity, what do you think Duke Guardian would do?"

"You must know, their reputation is what they care about the most!"

At this moment, seeing everyone puzzled, Wang Mang finally smiled and said, "What would you do in this situation?"

Us?

"..."

A few were silent upon hearing his words.

Evidently, they all thought of a method, but how to use it?

Li Xiangrou’s side was heavily guarded, with a master present; they found no opportunity to act.

"Humph, I already acted when she and I were drinking tea and watching performances!"

"And with her guard, I have made my move."

Wang Mang chuckled, then continued, "I mean her personal guard!"

"Sir, brilliant!"

"We admire you!"

Following his words, many started flattering.

"When I asked you to brainstorm, you missed the opportunity."

Wang Mang smiled proudly, then said, "The effect of this medicine is such that even Heavenly Immortal won’t withstand it!"

"Once the drug takes effect, a story will unfold in this pavilion!"

"If she marries the Duke Guardian’s grandson in the future, that will be interesting!"

"Sir, but wouldn’t that take a long time?"

Someone among them suddenly thought, "How could they marry immediately?"

His words prompted everyone to discuss.

"Humph, you just need to spread rumors, isn’t that simple?"

Wang Mang glanced at everyone, annoyed, "Do I really need to teach you this?"