Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 587 Digging One’s Own Grave

Seeing Wufu extend her hand and reveal a look of avarice, how could Ah Jiu not understand her intention? He directly took off the purse hanging from his waist and stuffed it into her hand," I wish you all the best."

"Thank you, Ninth Master," Wufu giggled, not even bothering to open the purse before tucking it into her sleeve.

"You already come from a wealthy family, why do you still care about this small purse? It’s embarrassing," Ah Jiu scoffed.

Wufu shook her finger, "You are mistaken; in this world, who would ever think they have too much money?" Saying this, she pulled a waxed plum blossom to her nose and smelled it, "Besides, this was given by the Prince. If it were in a farmer’s household, it would probably be placed on the altar for worship."

The more outrageous Wufu spoke, the more Ah Jiu shook his head, pointing at her dress, "That outfit suits you well; you should dress like that more often."

"Haha, I look beautiful, don’t I!" exclaimed Wufu, suddenly releasing the branch of Plum and twirling around with her arms open. Her skirt billowed, and under the force of the release, the Plum Branch snapped back, tremulously; snowflakes and petals from the tree showered down around her in white and red.

Among the thousands of snowflakes and myriad blossoms, none might compare to her bloom-like smile. Ah Jiu was somewhat entranced, his lips too curving up in a smile.

This scene, witnessed by the servants and maids in the garden, left them somewhat amazed, "How beautiful, they are such a good match."

"Sister Zi Yu, the young lady and the Ninth Master really do make a perfect couple!" whispered Hongyu.

Zi Yu smiled gently but replied, "In the future, don’t say such things in front of others, lest they use it against us."

Hongyu nodded solemnly.

Once they were seated back in the pavilion, they began to discuss the trip to Changan.

"I don’t know why, but I fell asleep last night," Wufu said, sipping her tea and sticking out her tongue, "When did you say we were going again?"

Remembering how sweetly she had slept the previous night, the corners of Ah Jiu’s mouth rose slightly as he responded, "No rush, we’ll leave after your coming-of-age ceremony."

"My coming-of-age ceremony is in the second month, when the dragon raises its head," said Wufu.

"Mhm."

"What are we going to Changan for?"

"To steal something."

Cough!

Wufu looked at him in astonishment, "Did my ears deceive me? A great prince like yourself is telling me we’re going to steal? What are we stealing?"

"A secret document," replied Ah Jiu, sipping his tea.

After thinking for a moment, Wufu said, "I won’t ask what the secret is. But tell me, where is it hidden?"

Without waiting for him to answer, she speculated, "It’s not in the imperial palace, is it?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Ah Jiu’s eyes, "It’s not there but not too far off either." He decided not to beat around the bush with her and said, "The secret is in the Prince’s Mansion."

"Good heavens!" Wufu’s mouth twitched, "Ninth Master, you have the Secret Guard Camp at your disposal—are they not capable of stealing it? With their precision and martial arts skills, they must be more adept than I am." ƒreewebɳovel.com

"Three of them have already broken their hands inside," Ah Jiu’s face turned sombre, "I remember you once said that if there is anything needed, one could hire you."

Er...

Back then, she was short of money and would take any job that came her way. Who knew the heavens would cheat on her behalf and give her such golden luck, bestowing her with unexpected wealth?

"Could it be that Wufu, now wealthy, looks down on my commission?" Ah Jiu said, as if seeing through her thoughts, feigning a raised eyebrow.

Wufu laughed awkwardly, "How could that be? We’re such good friends; just for the sake of friendship, I would have to make the trip for you!" she chided herself inwardly for digging her own hole.

So that’s how it is, then maybe next time don’t wear an expression that looks so busted, young lady!