Chapter 199 - Ancestral Path (2/2)

She must have gone to share with the Prince this possibility of adoption to aid their marriage and he must have told her that it was not enough. The fact that the Prince Houyi could permit his sister to do something so dangerous as well, meant he clearly had no regard for either of them.

Chun Hai did not know whether Chun Hua herself had suggested this stupid plan or whether Prince Houyi had asked her. But since he had asked him to act as his assassin, Chun Hai did not put the idea past the Prince.

He had seen Prince Houyi become increasingly selfish, conniving and ruthless over the years, but he thought that had been saved for strangers. After all, he had helped Chun Hai in establishing his business and always helped him thrive.

But clearly he was wrong, it was one thing to ask him to do something, he owed him. But it was another thing to use his sister like this. And Chun Hai had no regard for someone who cared nothing for him or his own.

But Chun Hai knew his sister's ambition. And despite not agreeing with it, since she had started embarked on this mission, he had no choice but to help her succeed. It was also the same for their uncle, as they were all the family he had left since the death of his wife.

But now the situation was complicated and Chun Hua had landed herself in trouble because of this stupid complex plan she concocted. He also worried that the Empress dowager would turn her rage on Chun Hua for Monk Du's disappearance.

The twins never knew where the Monk went or how he found them. Nor did they have a way to contact him, he simply showed up whenever he did, once a year. Since the Empress dowager was so hellbent on finding him, he hoped the knowledge of his return will be enough for Chun Hua to persuade the Empress dowager to keep her alive if needed.

She was smart enough to know her options. There was hope.

”So are we just going to let her die?” Bao Zhun somberly asked, massaging his temple.

The question pulled Chun Hai back to reality. He quietly scrutinized Bao Zhun for a while. He was quite grateful to this man for following Chun Hua on this stupid journey in his absence.

Bao Zhun was the son of a powerful general in Zou kingdom. Chun Hai did not know the story but apparently, Bao Zhun had fallen in love with Chun Hua and apparently would do anything for her. So when she prepared to go on this stupid mission, he dropped everything and accompanied her with his men for her protection.

And now he knew his sister was not as innocent as he thought her to be, Bao Zhun had told him how she wheedled her way into Chen You's family by using poison and then offering up the cure later. But in the end, regardless of how she was, she was his sister and so whatever needed to be done was necessary.

Chun Hai sighed, he preferred Bao Zhun as a brother-in-law, but in his sister's eyes, a general's son served no purpose for her ambition. And she was not someone who was easily persuaded.

”If the maids were to be punished with death they would have already killed them. According to our informant, it was the Emperor who tempered the Empress dowager's rage. Perhaps his little consort was riddled with guilt and pleaded for them so-.”

”You can't gamble with your sister's life like this!” Bao Zhun protested, irritated with this brother of hers who did not seem all that concerned.

Chun Hai sighed and then said, ”I won't. It's just an interesting fact. We need some assistance...and I have an idea where we can get it.” Royals are obviously fickle and could change their minds at any time, he would not make that gamble no matter how likely its success appeared.

”Let's go then!” Bao Zhun jumped up with his sword, ready to depart.

Chun Hai stood up as well and informed, ”Relax, I doubt we'll be welcome guests... For now, have your men to scope out the scene.”

Bao Zhun nodded and listened as Chun Hai gave his instructions and then he quickly left the room to see that everything was arranged accordingly.

Chun Hai frowned and his eyes lowered to on his sword that was resting against the table and his hands balled into fists.

{...If my sister dies, I will be sure to return the favor and deliver your ”adorable” sister's head to you on a platter...It's highly convenient that she's right here...}