Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 520 Wealth Catches the Eye

First, they lured the guards away with a startled horse, then used Liu Jin as bait to hook him in. The actual target was Wufu; the plan was indeed meticulous and comprehensive.

Glancing once more at the man with the fierce expression, the blue veins on Ah Jiu’s forehead stood out. He didn’t know why he was so angry. That kind of fury, forcefully suppressed, made him desperate to find something to vent on, to release it all.

"You said your young lady fell down after a handful of lime was thrown at her?" Ah Jiu took a couple of deep breaths, struggling to contain his anger, as he questioned Liu Jin.

"To answer Ninth Master, that’s exactly what happened." Liu Jin, who had finished applying medicines, replied respectfully.

He was quite shocked when he heard Yuan Ye address Ah Jiu just now. So Ninth Master was a prince, with such a noble status; no wonder the people around him were extraordinary.

Now, there was hope for the young lady.

Hongyu was also shocked upon hearing this, followed by relief. A person like Ninth Master would certainly be able to rescue the young lady.

Ah Jiu didn’t care much about the way Liu Jin addressed him; he hadn’t planned on keeping his identity from Wufu for too long. If she knew, she knew.

"My Lord, with the young lady’s skills, she should not have been subdued so easily. I fear that the powder may be remarkable, or perhaps she was hit with some poisoned hidden weapon." Yuan Ye also read between the lines.

Ah Jiu nodded. He had seen Wufu’s skills before; even when confronting that dead soldier in the ruined temple that night, she used deadly moves without any sign of struggle. That she was subdued so easily now hinted that there must have been deceit involved.

Given the sudden turn of events, if it was poison or some drug, no matter how skilled she was, it would be impossible to defend against it. Moreover, it seemed she did not possess any Qinggong or Inner Strength.

"Two hundred thousand taels is the same asking price as Peach Blossom Spring; it might be the visible wealth inviting calamity." Yuan Ye added.

"But that was supposed to be seized by the Ninth Master here, wasn’t it? How come it turned out..." Hongyu was somewhat puzzled. If it was indeed those two hundred thousand taels that caused the trouble, then Ah Jiu should have been the one captured, especially since to the observant, he appeared to be the one who obtained the Peach Blossom Spring. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Xiao Li said, "You don’t understand. Outsiders may think it’s our lord who got it, but those with cunning minds could probably tell that the lord and the young lady are together. Moreover, our outings these past few days must have caught quite a few eyes."

"There’s one more thing; perhaps someone is plotting against us in secret." Yuan Ye thought of Yu Zhen, who was always at odds with Wufu.

Ah Jiu had also considered this and, with a cold face, said, "Find them, find the people immediately for me!"

Yuan Ye immediately went to make the arrangements.

"My Lord, about the ransom..." Xiao Li hesitated to ask his intention.

Ah Jiu scoffed, "They think they want a ransom, but they’ll have to still be alive to enjoy it! Send some people to investigate Yu Zhen’s whereabouts."

If that person truly took part in this matter, he would show him why the flowers are so red!

"Yes!"

Even before nightfall, Chen Tao returned, unsuccessfully fell on his knees before Ah Jiu to admit his guilt—he had failed to protect her, it was his dereliction of duty.

"We’ll keep the punishment in mind for now; if she remains unharmed, let it be. If anything happens to her, you will handle it yourself," Ah Jiu said with a cold look at Chen Tao.

Chen Tao’s body shuddered, his head bowed without any retort.

It was his dereliction of duty; if something indeed happened to Wufu, giving his life in return was only expected, because Ah Jiu had sent him out to protect her—a task which he failed, and naturally, he was in the wrong.

Hongyu and Liu Jin watched from the side, shrinking away in fear at the sight of Ah Jiu radiating coldness, swallowing nervously.

Indeed, Ninth Master at present was too terrifying!