Chapter 298 - Such a Brilliant Idea!

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

After what happened at the gate of the palace, everything returned to calm.

Meanwhile, Long’s reputation had greatly improved.

The dissidents in the court didn’t dare to do anything.

And the others became more loyal to the emperor.

In this way, Long and Shi had nothing to worry about.

Several people brought by Mr. Chen were arrested. Everything seemed to be proceeding in an orderly manner.

On this day, the weather was clear and the sky was cloudless.

Therefore, after staying in the palace for a long time, Long decided to go out for a walk.

Shi had no objection, so the two of them went out together.

They finally left the palace. Breathing the fresh air outside, Long felt much happier.

Shi turned his head and looked at Long. “Where should we go next?”

“Well...” Long thought for a while. “Whatever. I don’t have a destination in mind. What do you think, Qingzhou?”

Shi shook his head. “How about go to Tianji Sect to exchange information?”

“Tianji Sect.” Long blinked and immediately thought of that woman, Wu Xiangyuan.

He curled his lips.

Shi looked at him. “What’s wrong? Are you unwilling?”

Long shook his head. “Not really. Let’s go.”

Shi narrowed his eyes and nodded. “Well, let’s go.”

The two of them walked to Tianji Sect. When they got there, they naturally chose to meet Wu Ronghan directly.

Wu Ronghan hurriedly greeted them.

“Greetings to you, Your Majesties.”

“Skip the formalities, Mr. Wu.” Long smiled faintly. “Let’s get inside first.”

Wu Ronghan quickly led them into the room.

When Long and Shi entered the room, Wu Xiangyuan appeared from behind. Looking at Shi’s back, she had mixed feelings.

Her Brother Shi... had become another man’s lover...

She thought that Shi must hate her a lot at present.

If it wasn’t for her father, she might have already been killed...

Thinking of that, Wu Xiangyuan couldn’t help feeling sad.

After the figures of Long and Shi disappeared, Wu Xiangyuan intended to leave. Suddenly, a hoarse voice rang in her ears.

“You’ll just give up like this? Don’t you feel ashamed?”

Wu Xiangyuan was stunned, and then her expression changed.

“Who are you?”

“Miss, don’t be nervous. You can’t see where I am. I just want to ask whether you really plan to give up. The person you like was taken away by another man and your father almost lost the entire Tianji Sect in order to save you. Are you really going to give up?”

Wu Xiangyuan’s face turned pale and her fists clenched.

The mysterious person continued, “As long as the damn emperor Long Xiaoyuan is dead, the man you like will come back to you and Tianji Sect won’t be suppressed by the imperial family... That damn emperor, he deserves to die...”

Wu Xiangyuan bit her lips and said, “Where are you? Who on earth are you? Show yourself if you’re a man!”

“You want to see me?” The mysterious person laughed. “No problem, but... you need to think about it first. When you think it through, I’ll naturally come to meet you...”

After that, the sound stopped and the person disappeared without a trace.

Wu Xiangyuan wanted to find that person, but she failed...

At this time, Long and Shi were talking with Wu Ronghan.

“Your Majesty, I don’t dare to hide it from you. In fact, I also plan to send some information to you.”

“Oh?” Long raised his eyebrows. “What’s it about?”

Wu Ronghan said immediately, “Please wait a moment, Your Majesty. I’ll go and fetch something.”

Long nodded.

After Wu Ronghan left, Long asked curiously, “Qingzhou, what information do you think Wu Ronghan will tell us?”

After thinking for a moment, Shi said, “Maybe it’s about Eastern Darkness, or Northern Barbarians.”

“Oh?” Long was a little surprised. “Why do you think so?”

Shi said calmly, “We just need the information about these two places. If he wants to contact us, he must’ve known something related to them...

Of course, it’s just my speculation.”

Long blinked and suddenly held Shi’s hand with a smile.

Shi turned to him with doubts. “What’s this?”

Long shook his head and smiled. “Nothing. I just think you’re so smart, Qingzhou.”

Shi raised his eyebrows. “I just guessed it. Maybe it was wrong.”

“I think all your guesses are very close to the truth. Qingzhou, you’re intelligent.”

After a pause, Shi said slowly, “Do you envy me because you think you’re stupid?”

Long’s face darkened. “Of course not! You think too much!”

Shi shrugged slightly. “Well, I overthink it.”

Long angrily pinched Shi’s waist.

“Hiss...” It hurt and Shi also felt a bit itchy.

Long said bitterly, “I’ll punish you when we go back.”

Shi narrowed his eyes. “Hmm?”

Long coughed. “Mr. Wu is coming soon. Stop messing around.”

“Who’s messing around here?” Thinking of that, Shi curled his lips.

As Wu Ronghan returned, Shi and Long became serious again.

Especially Long, he looked solemn.

Wu Ronghan handed the bamboo slips to Long. Long took them and began to read.

After a while, Long said slowly, “Is this true?”

Wu Ronghan said seriously, “The spy who sent me the information has been staying in Eastern Darkness for twenty years. It should be true.”

When Shi looked at Long, Long gave the bamboo slips to him.

After Shi read it, he also raised his eyebrows.

“Can you find these people?” Long asked.

“I need to contact the spy first. It’s hard to tell now,” Wu Ronghan said honestly.

Long and Shi took a look at each other. Then, Long said, “We already know about this. You can keep the bamboo slips, but you must keep it a secret.”

“I understand.”

Long said nothing more.

Shi exchanged some more information with Wu Ronghan and instructed him to do several things before leaving.

After getting outside, Long said, “Qingzhou, if the information is true... I’m afraid Fang Shuoyang and Xu You will be in danger.”

Shi nodded. “That’s right... I didn’t expect that Emperor Zhou had already chosen the crown prince and he’s so secretive about it.”

“The three princes of Eastern Darkness, including Fang Shuoyang, are all his pawns... They’re just the stepping stones for the real successor.”

The two of them looked at each other again. Then, Long said softly, “If I write to ask Xu You to come back, will he listen to me?”

“If Fang Shuoyang stayed there, he wouldn’t come back,” Shi said calmly.

Long let out a long breath after hearing that. “Fang Shuoyang... If we ask him to come back... will he do so?”

Shi thought about it carefully and then slowly shook his head. “I’m not sure.”

Long smiled bitterly. “Fang Shuoyang went there to find out about Eastern Darkness. Now, he has achieved something there. If we ask him to come back, he may refuse because of his special identity. Even if it’s dangerous, he may fight for it.”

Shi looked at Long. “I also think so.”

“Even if it isn’t for power, but only for the person he loves, Fang Shuoyang... will not come back. Here in our nation, he’d feel awkward with such an identity. If I were him...”

Long didn’t finish his words, but sighed softly.

Shi pursed his lips and asked calmly, “If it were you, what would you do?”

Hearing the words, Long stared at Shi and said softly, “If it were me, I would try my best to protect my loved ones and provide them with a peaceful environment, rather than... living under other people’s roof.”

Shi’s heart skipped a beat as Long was looking at him affectionately... Shi slowly looked away and his ears turned a little red.

“But our nation is so large. He can stay wherever he likes... Qingzhou, what shall we do?”

“The person that Emperor Zhou has hidden is the biggest problem,” Shi said.

Hearing Shi’s words, Long nodded in agreement. “If we know that man’s character and some more information... we can predict our relationship with Eastern Darkness in the future.”

After thinking for a moment, Shi suddenly said, “If Fang Shuoyang became their emperor... there would be no trouble.”

Long was stunned.

Shi said calmly, “Isn’t it true? If Fang Shuoyang ascended the throne, Eastern Darkness and Heaven Dragon wouldn’t fight again within a hundred years.”

Long’s heart beat violently. “You...”

Shi dropped his eyes. “I’m just guessing.”

Long suddenly grasped Shi’s hand with great strength and Shi was almost hurt!

“Be more serious about it. This is such a brilliant idea!”

Shi didn’t expect it and became speechless.