Chapter 411: The First Prince of ü-Tsang (1/2)
Chapter 411: The First Prince of Ü-Tsang
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Wang Chong couldn't help but shoot another glance at Li Jingzhong. Although this fellow was sinister and crafty, his words here were not completely unreasonable.
”For this matter, I can find some way to get you in touch with Consort Taizhen. With her help, the other princes won't dare touch you for a while. But all this will have to wait until you get through this trial,” Wang Chong said.
The name 'Consort Taizhen' energized both Li Heng and Li Jingzhong, and neither looked as worried.
In the Regional Commanders incident, the Wang Clan and Consort Taizhen were sworn enemies. They had known that the relationship between them had somewhat recovered, but they had never expected that Wang Chong would have means of mobilizing Consort Taizhen.
Li Jingzhong intently asked, ”Young Master Chong, can you have Consort Taizhen appear…”
Wang Chong shook his head, interrupting Li Jingzhong's question. He was acquainted with Consort Taizhen, but they were only acquaintances. With Consort Taizhen's status, he could not randomly decide what she did.
Especially now!
Time was short and there was not much time to think. Wang Chong talked with Li Heng for a little longer, and then Li Heng and Li Jingzhong left.
I hope that they can succeed.
As he watched Li Heng and his servant ride away, a hint of concern glimmered in Wang Chong's eyes. He had done everything he could. He had too little time to do anything else.
Whether or not Li Heng could succeed was a complete unknown.
”That person… is a prince of the imperial clan?”
Someone spoke from the side. At some point, Huang Qian-er had walked over.
”How did you find out?”
Wang Chong blinked. Huang Qian-er was still at the True Martial realm. She shouldn't have been able to hear anything at that distance.
”Hmph, you think I was eavesdropping?”
Huang Qian-er only needed to see the look in Wang Chong's eyes to know what he was thinking. She unhappily snorted and coldly turned away.
”…It's how he walks! Although you didn't tell me, do you think I couldn't see it? Only the princes and princesses in the palace walk like that!”
The atmosphere suddenly became a little stiff. A gentle breeze blew over, causing Wang Chong to shiver, and an indescribable awkwardness hung in the air. This woman was truly far more intelligent than he had imagined!
Wang Chong coughed once or twice before being interrupted by Huang Qian-er.
”There's no need to explain. Speak—where are we going next?”
Huang Qian-er spoke dispassionately, her face a sheet of ice.
This was the first time Huang Qian-er had adopted an aggressive posture in front of Wang Chong. She was clearly dissatisfied at Wang Chong's evasive demeanor just now.
Wang Chong scratched his nose, knowing that he was wrong. He inwardly gave a bitter laugh, but he didn't argue with her. But Huang Qian-er's words had reminded him of something.
”Given the time that has passed, it should be done by now.”
Wang Chong raised his head, his eyes scanning the sky. This sudden action attracted Huang Qian-er's notice and she raised her head as well, viewing the sky with surprise.
It was only a few moments before a large eagle flapped over from the western horizon.
Wang Chong raised his right hand to receive the eagle and then took the letter from the eagle's leg.
”As expected!”
Wang Chong nodded, a satisfied look on his face. After reading the letter, Wang Chong crushed the letter into bits that spilled from his fingers.
”Let's go, to the capital!” Wang Chong said as he mounted his horse.
”Not to Deflecting Blade Manor?”
Surprised, Huang Qian-er subconsciously glanced at the nearby Deflecting Blade Manor. This place was only a few kilometers from there.
”No, I have other things that I need to do.”
Wang Chong smiled. In his mind, he recalled that Arab he had captured several months ago during the training camp mission, and also that group of mysterious Tibetans Li Cangqi had mentioned who had encouraged the bandits to actively and flagrantly plunder.
After such a long time, it was only proper that he had some understanding.
”Ride!”
Wang Chong's legs gripped the flanks of his horse, urging the horse to turn toward the capital.
……
”Is the investigation done?”
Near the city gate, Wang Chong looked down at Old Eagle and several Wang Clan guards.
”It's all done.”
Old Eagle lowered his head, his expression respectful.
”All the clues point to the Ü-Tsang diplomatic mission in the capital. Also, I secretly brought Li Cangqi near their hostel to confirm. Li Cangqi was able to recognize several of the Tibetan guards as those mysterious Tibetan experts that appeared at their mountain stronghold…”
Li Cangqi had been the bandit chieftain who had first informed Wang Chong about the Iron Cloak Bandits.
”In addition, based on our investigation, the leader of this diplomatic mission is the Ü-Tsang First Prince. He's already spent three months in the capital,” Li Cangqi added.