Outside the gallery, the bright moon hung high, casting prosperity and wealth over Xun’an Street.
"How is it going?" Xiao Jinxing was straightforward.
"The King of Chu, due to the unsettled marriage with the Bai Family and General Bai’s unwavering loyalty and integrity, does not dare to test him easily, so the situation on General Bai’s side is stable for the time being. Moreover, the Empress Dowager mentioned that Miss Bai is interested in you. Given General Bai’s affection for her, if Miss Bai and you were to marry, having General Bai on our side would be a sure thing. However, the Empress Dowager suggests that we shouldn’t act rashly now, for fear of drawing the attention of the Crown Prince and the King of Chu."
"Mm." Xiao Jinxing nodded, he was well aware that now was not the time to reveal his ambitions.
"Although we haven’t made a move against General Bai and his family, the King of Chu is indeed expanding his influence, having won over most people in the court. We can say that, except for the powers related to the Empress’s family, almost everyone has sided with the King of Chu. Oh, the Minister of Rites has refused."
Xiao Jinxing furrowed his brow slightly.
"Ye Qichi’s family." Wu Xufan continued as Xiao Jinxing did not respond.
What Xiao Jinxing was thinking about now was that initially when Ye Qichi said she would help him win over the Minister of Rites, he agreed but did not hold much hope, yet now, Ye Qichi had succeeded.
"It seems that the Ye Family is indeed loyal to you," Wu Xufan suddenly remarked.
"What are you trying to say?" Xiao Jinxing’s eyebrows slightly raised.
"Of course, compared to that, winning over General Bai is naturally more beneficial for us. I was just making an offhand remark." Wu Xufan smiled, "Another remark, though somewhat similar, I find Ye Qichi more beautiful than your Miss Bai."
Even though she was dressed as a man today.
Those facial features, the eyebrows and eyes, were indeed exceptionally striking.
Xiao Jinxing stared at Wu Xufan.
And Wu Xufan was fearless.
He continued, "You could actually marry both. A wife and a concubine, just balance it out. Which noble family doesn’t have three wives and four concubines? Moreover, if you ascend the throne, the harem could have three thousand beauties..."
"Xufan." Xiao Jinxing cut him off.
Even though he knew no one else could hear their conversation here, some things naturally shouldn’t be said.
Wu Xufan spoke in such a manner because he felt that with Xiao Jinxing’s capabilities, ascending the throne was a natural course of action.
Compared to the self-righteous Crown Prince, the cunning and deceitful King of Chu, the real Xiao Jinxing would outmatch them all!
"You know what I mean," Wu Xufan didn’t say more, his point was clear enough.
He meant that there was no need for Xiao Jinxing to give up others just for Bai Mowan.
It was totally unnecessary.
"What about the Ten Extremes Sect?" Xiao Jinxing, not bothering to dwell further with Wu Xufan, asked.
"They have been bought over by the King of Chu," Wu Xufan stated bluntly.
"He is quick to act," Xiao Jinxing remarked coldly.
"With the King of Chu’s current power, most people won’t reject him. In fact, many have sided with him actively."
Xiao Jinxing nodded. He said, "Annihilate the Ten Extremes Sect."
"The Empress Dowager has already issued the order, but it must be said, it’s not easy," Wu Xufan explained, "The Ten Extremes Sect consists of top-notch experts, and to this date, we still haven’t figured out how many assassins they have or where these assassins are hiding. All the spies we’ve sent so far haven’t survived."
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.
"Anyway, we are making efforts. The existence of the Ten Extremes Sect is too advantageous for the King of Chu; any dirty work he might require is handled by them, allowing him to avoid all suspicions. It makes it extremely difficult for us to catch him in the act."
"Don’t send any more spies; it would only alert them," Xiao Jinxing said, "Instead, find the assassins from the Ten Extremes Sect and bribe them, then attack."
"Okay, I will report back to my father as soon as I return," Wu Xufan nodded quickly.
"Also, how is the Gu Family doing now?"
"We’ve taken control of some of the Gu Family’s trade, but the Gu Family is large and vast, holding back a little bit of their commerce doesn’t affect them much. However, my father has now gotten quite friendly with the Gu Family’s current principal, Gu Wenzhou, so taking down the Gu Family shouldn’t be difficult," Wu Xufan said, looking at Xiao Jinxing, "Do you really need to win over Gu Xingchuan?"
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes turned cold.
Today, he saw Gu Xingchuan with Ye Qichi.
From prior knowledge, he was only the invisible strategist of the Gu Family, tightly guarded and extremely intelligent. If he could be persuaded to serve as a staff member, that would be ideal.