Chapter 372 - August 15
Chapter 372 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" starts with unexpected events: On the 13th of August, a decisive move was made, sending Zhongxuan Zun to Under... Find out more!
On the 13th of August, a decisive move was made, sending Zhongxuan Zun to Under Jixuegong.At the Red Sleeve Banquet, Zhongxuan Sheng hosted a grand feast for his guests, his ambitions fulfilled.
On the 14th of August, Zhongxuan Sheng swaggered back to Marquis of Bowangâs mansion.
Jiang Wang, who had entered and left with him, stayed in Zhongxuan Shengâs private residence on Xiamountain, not leaving for an entire day.
This was intelligence gathered by Cheng Shi Yi of the Jubao Business Association.
At the beginning, when she had bet on Zhongxuan Zun, she couldnât have imagined that as soon as Zhongxuan Zun made his move, striking with ferocity and ruthlessness, he would be sent to face the wall before finishing even a few more moves.
From this, Zhongxuan Shengâs counterattack could be foreseen.
Regarding Zhongxuan Shengâs retaliation, she was optimistic.
After all, the Jubao Business Association was among the top two powerful merchants in Qi Country, and Zhongxuan Sheng alone, without the ability to mobilize the power of the Zhong Xuan Family, couldnât harm the Jubao Business Association.
She even believed that Zhongxuan Sheng would not strike against the Jubao Business Association.
Instead, it was very likely that he would use this opportunity to seek a renewed partnership with the Jubao Business Association.
And she still preferred Zhongxuan Zun, one year later.
When making the choice earlier, the Jubao Business Association had conducted a comprehensive assessment.
From every angle, Zhongxuan Zun could not possibly lose.
This was confirmed after Zhongxuan Zun led the family to exchange the town of Rizhao for ten years of development rights on Chongjia Island.
One could say that in a head-to-head confrontation, Zhongxuan Sheng had no chance of winning, otherwise he wouldnât have paid such a great price to send Zhongxuan Zun away.
However, how could it be possible to dismantle Zhongxuan Zunâs power in just one short year?
Especially when the opponent was Wang Yiwu!
Many even felt that it was very possible that before Zhongxuan Zun could return, Zhongxuan Sheng would have been subdued by Wang Yiwu.
But Su She shattered her optimistic delusions.
Su She agreed that Zhongxuan Zun was the more worthy gamble but was certain that Zhongxuan Sheng would definitely take action against the Jubao Business Association.
âItâs not because youâve torn faces with him, thatâs a trivial matter.
If heâs indifferent even when allies of our caliber defect, with what could he convince others?â
So Su She said, âAs long as he still intends to contend with Zhongxuan Zun, he will absolutely not let the Jubao Business Association go.
This is a fundamental conflict.â
Cheng Shi Yi lamented, âPrincipal, I have people watching him all the time!
But we canât get too close after all, that marquis is too ruthless, and oddly enough, he is the one supporting him.â
Su She was a cultivated middle-aged man, more like a scholar than a merchant.
In fact, he had indeed opened his own academy and took on the role of the principal.
Compared to âAssociation Leader,â he preferred to be called âPrincipalâ by others.
Hearing this, he simply waved his hand and said, âIf we donât move against him, Marquis Dingyuan wonât make a move against us.
Zhongxuan Zun is also his nephew.â
âItâs not that I fear him making a move, but rather, I fear his inaction.â Su She lightly tapped the armrest, âWhat does he want to do?â
Cheng Shi Yi curled a strand of hair around her finger, a gesture that she occasionally showed only in front of Su She, reminiscent of her younger days.
She speculated, âHeâs just staying in Marquis of Bowangâs mansion, probably trying to take this time to curry favor with the old master of the Zhong Xuan Family, right?â
âThat Jiang Wang, he really hasnât left the house?â Su She asked again.
âThis person is Zhongxuan Shengâs absolute confidant and should not be underestimated.â
It was only later that they found out Zhongxuan Sheng sent bows to Li Longchuan through Jiang Wang, thus getting in touch with Li Zhengshu and securing the chance for that imperial court debate.
âHe really hasnât left the house!â Cheng Shi Yi exclaimed, âWe did manage to place someone inside Zhongxuan Shengâs private residence but could barely pass along a message once.
That Jiang Wang just opened the window at dusk to look at the mountains for a while and stayed in his room all day.â
After some thought, Su She spoke slowly, âKeep an eye on them for now.
During this period, clear any outstanding accounts, so we donât leave any loose ends.
Also, send someone to ask Wang Yiwu if there is anything we could help with.
In any case, since Zhongxuan Sheng has made this move, we must not take him lightly.â
What exactly did Zhongxuan Sheng have planned?
Many people had this question.
However, the answer lay only within the heart of this stout man.
August fifteenthâit was the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The time for family and friends to gather was also the day for the monthly challenge for valuable territories.
After exerting all his strength, Jiang Wang was still, unsurprisingly, defeated.
He fell from the Spring Source Cave to the thirty-fifth ranked Gold Essence Mountain in the territory ranking.
His monthly cultivation base gains were now only six hundred and fifty points.
Up to this day, Jiang Wang still did not understand the value of these territories.
At first, he thought that the base gains were quite substantial, but as his ranking rose after each matched battle, that small portion of gains no longer satisfied him.
It seemed they could only be considered a monthly opportunity to spar with stronger opponents.
However, many formidable experts coveted these challenges for valuable territories.
Aside from giving up their right to challenge in the first few instances, almost every challenger arrived punctually on the day of the challenge each month.
One must know, capable of easily defeating the current Jiang Wang, such caliber of powerhousesâhow could their time not be precious?
Yet, they still reserved time each month to partake in the challenge for valuable territories, which proved the worth of the Taixu Illusion Realmâs territories.
It was just that Jiang Wang had not yet uncovered it.
Upon exiting the Taixu Illusion Realm, it was already past noon.
âVery punctual,â Jiang Wang thought.
In a few more hours, pushing open the window without the need to step outside, he would be able to appreciate one of Linziâs seven scenic views, âMaple Glows at Dusk.â
At that moment, the door to his room opened, and a maid came in carrying wine and dishes.
When the maid left with the food box, the window in this room was also opened.
A person whose figure greatly resembled Jiang Wang sat against the window, pouring and drinking by himself, seemingly waiting for the beautiful scenery.
But he was no longer Jiang Wang.
After disguising himself and leaving the private residence in Xiashan, and making several transfers to ensure that no one could follow, Jiang Wang finally returned to the inn he had visited the previous night to meet with Xu Fang.
After grooming and recuperating for a day, when he met Xu Fang again, the latter was completely transformed.
Although his cultivation had been completely destroyed, and he had lived a life of homelessness over the years, becoming gaunt and skeletal,
once he stood there, his presence became apparent.
With a haggard appearance, he possessed a certain charm.
The frost at his temples even highlighted his experience.
One could only say, he was indeed once a distinguished gentleman,
causing Jiang Wang to silently exclaim in his heart.
Yet without any superfluous words, following Zhongxuan Shengâs plan, he directly said, âYou shall go and confess your guilt now.â
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang showed no unbearable reaction, as if he could accept any decision made, and simply asked lightly, âTo Su She?â
Jiang Wang shook his head, âTo the Crown Prince.â
Xu Fang fell silent for a while, âEven though I do not know how I have wronged the Crown Prince, I will cooperate with you.
What crime should I admit to?
How should I speak?
How much time do I have to memorize it?â
He babbled on, apparently very eager to seize this opportunity, âShould I go to Chang Le Palace now?â
âNo,â Jiang Wang said, âIt is to the Blue Stone Palace.â
Xu Fangâs expression shook.
Chang Le Palace was the residence of Qi Countryâs Crown Prince Jiang Wuhua.
And in the Blue Stone Palace livedâŚ
The deposed Crown Prince, Jiang Wuliang!