klisemfg Chapter 192 What wind blew you here?
Chapter 192 What wind blew you here?
The Lord's Mansion, Guest Room.
Liu Taiqing was drinking tea in the courtyard.
Zhiying instructed a servant to bring a stack of official documents and place them on Liu Taiqing's desk.
Liu Taiqing immediately stood up, looking respectful.
This is the Regent's most capable assistant, so we must not neglect him!
He pointed to the stack of official documents and asked, "Sir, what is this?"
Zhiying said, "Prefect Liu, these are all matters of Haimu City. The Lord ordered me to hand them over to Prefect Liu for handling."
Liu Taiqing's eyes lit up.
"Does Your Excellency mean... the Regent has agreed to make me the city lord?!"
“That’s natural.” Zhiying nodded. “Prefect Liu is both virtuous and talented, making him the perfect candidate to be the city lord of Haimu City.”
"From now on, the lord will need you to oversee Haimu City."
He showered her with compliments, but a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
If it weren't for the fact that the prince still had a use for him, he would have kicked this guy surnamed Liu away long ago.
He lived a solitary life and hated traitors the most!
Liu Taiqing was indeed pleased with these words, and even unconsciously puffed out his chest. His previous respectful attitude towards Zhiying had also diminished by about 70-80%, and only a smug look remained on his face.
"Please trouble the guard to convey to the Regent that he can rest assured in what I, Liu Taiqing, do!"
"Leave the affairs of Haimu City to me!"
Zhiying smiled with a roguish air.
Ever since Miss Zhai Er came to Haimu City, the master has become accustomed to slacking off.
They're just taking advantage of Liu Taiqing.
Not only did they not give him the seal of the city lord, but they also made him work as free labor every now and then, keeping him in suspense by making empty promises.
That's why we have to say our lord has such a strong ability to manage his subordinates.
……
No sooner had the lone figure left than Cang Zhihe arrived at Liu Taiqing's courtyard carrying the box.
What's inside is naturally a sub-type of the love potion.
"Oh, Miss Cang, what brings you here?" Liu Taiqing sat motionless in his chair, slowly blowing on the teacup lid with a mocking expression.
This Cang Zhihe, a woman who has lost her only child, actually dared to try to take his life.
How ridiculous!
Even if she possesses the treasure map, so what? Doesn't the Regent still rely on her to manage Haimu City?
Humph.
She still thought she was the high and mighty daughter of the city lord.
These days, they're not even worthy of carrying my shoes!
How could Cang Zhihe not know what he was thinking?
She suppressed her disgust, placed the box on the table, and forced a smile, saying, "Prefect Liu, I have offended you in the past because I was blinded by the hatred of my father's murder. Now I have come to my senses. My true enemy is that Long Yan man, not Prefect Liu."
Upon hearing this, Liu Taiqing raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"I have underestimated Miss Cang's ability to be flexible and adaptable."
Cang Zhihe heard the sarcasm in his words, suppressed her anger, and glanced at Liu Taiqing with a seductive look in her eyes. "Prefect Liu is a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush with you."
"I have come today to make a deal with the prefect."
"Oh?"
Cang Zhihe opened the box, and Liu Taiqing leaned forward, slightly surprised, and said, "This is... a love potion?"
“Prefect Liu has a good eye.” Cang Zhihe paused and said, “I would like to ask the Prefect for help in planting a love potion on the Regent.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Taiqing burst into laughter, causing the water in his teacup to spill out.
"Miss Cang, you've really gone to any lengths to become the Regent's Consort, even finding such a precious Gu worm for you." He placed the teacup on the table and straightened his cuffs. "However, why should I help you?"
“I can give you the treasure map,” Cang Zhihe said through gritted teeth.
Liu Taiqing scoffed dismissively, "I don't need you to give it to me; the Regent will entrust the treasure hunt to me."
Cang Zhihe lowered her eyes, a dark light flashing within them.
This Liu Taiqing is truly ambitious; he's even plotting to take over the Regent's position.
It seems that we must first arouse Liu Taiqing's suspicion of the Regent.
"Lord Liu, please think deeply," Cang Zhihe said.
"The Regent only agreed to let you and his Moon Shadow Guards search for treasure together, but you've already witnessed the strength of his secret guards. If Lord Liu harbors any intention of monopolizing the mine, you should consider whether you are confident in your ability to act without their watchful eyes."
“This…” Liu Taiqing was at a loss.
Cang Zhihe is right; that one figure alone is difficult enough to deal with.
Not to mention the entire Moon Shadow Guard.
Seeing that he was wavering, Cang Zhihe pressed her advantage, saying, "I have no interest in the mine. I can present the treasure map to Lord Liu in advance. Then you can find the mine before the Regent. What do you have to fear from his power?"
"Besides, once the love potion is planted, the Regent will surely listen to my every word. Wouldn't that be more beneficial to you then?"
Liu Taiqing weighed Cang Zhihe's words in his mind, his moist eyes roaming over her with a half-smile. He chuckled somewhat lewdly, "How do I know if you're plotting against me with that regent?"
"There is a blood feud between us, the murder of our fathers. How credible can your words be?"
"Why should I trust you?"
Cang Zhihe slammed the box shut, her face turning grim. "Then what do you want?"
Seeing her chest heaving with anger, Liu Taiqing suddenly felt his mouth go dry.
He rubbed his hands together, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. "Unless..."
"Give me your body."
Cang Zhihe jumped up from her seat. "Liu Taiqing! Don't go too far!"
Seeing Liu Taiqing shrug indifferently, Cang Zhihe sat down again as if deflated. "Lord Liu, I am going to be the Regent's Consort. If you take my body, how will I survive in the manor?"
"A woman's reputation is of utmost importance."
Liu Taiqing slowly took a sip of tea and said dismissively, "You've already planted a love potion in him, so what does it matter if you're a virgin or not? He'll still be devoted to you, won't he?"
"I only have this one condition."
"If Miss Cang doesn't have this intention, please leave."
Cang Zhihe lowered her head slightly, her eyes filled with suppressed hatred.
That damned Liu Taiqing deserves to die!
She wanted Liu Taiqing to show some sincerity, but she didn't expect him to be so hard to fool! He was actually trying to take advantage of her instead!
The maid was right; this man is a wolf in sheep's clothing and utterly despicable!
Cang Zhihe took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, she had put on a seductive expression. "Lord Liu, could you give Zhihe some time to consider this?"
"nature."
Liu Taiqing was captivated by her gaze and almost lost his soul. He gulped down a mouthful of tea. "But Miss Cang needs to make a decision quickly. The Regent's treasure hunt is imminent, and I can't wait that long."
Cang Zhihe secretly rolled her eyes.
Her eyes darted around, and she happened to see Zhai Rong and He Junce passing by outside the door. She immediately stood up.
Why not try personally planting the Gu poison in the Regent first!
If we succeed, we won't need to ask Liu Taiqing for help anymore!
Thinking of this, Cang Zhihe quickly hugged the treasure box on the table to her chest and called out towards the courtyard, "Regent, please wait!"