Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 57: Beyond All Explanation

"My lord, I was worried the Second Prince would blame us for inadequate care, so I sent Jiang Feng to the black market to have a look. Who would have thought..."

Cao Zhengyang was immensely troubled; who would have expected to be thwarted by Jiang Feng?

"Who would have thought what? Speak!"

Han Dong pressed on.

Cao Zhengyang’s mind raced, realizing it was too late to blame everything on Jiang Feng, so he said, "I didn’t expect Wang Qisheng would send Jiang Feng to threaten the black market with his Identity Token and a note to obtain the ’Five Poison Grass’. I was just mad at Jiang Feng for being used as a pawn by Wang Qisheng, causing us all such trouble."

"My lord, I was following your orders..."

Jiang Feng whispered.

"Silence!"

The words escaped through Cao Zhengyang’s clenched teeth.

"What was written on the note?"

Han Dong asked.

"I am Wang Qisheng, the esteemed teacher of the Second Prince. I demand you hand over the ’Five Poison Grass’. If you dare defy me, I will make sure you and your family pay dearly!"

Cao Zhengyang repeated what Jiang Feng had just said.

"Not a word wrong?"

Han Dong’s expression shifted dramatically, questioning Jiang Feng.

"Teacher Wang also stamped it with his seal,"

Jiang Feng added.

"Did you show both the token and the note to the people at the black market?"

Han Dong asked again.

"Yes, I showed the token, left the note there, and returned. This is Teacher Wang’s token; I haven’t returned it to him yet."

Jiang Feng presented the token to Han Dong.

Han Dong examined the token for authenticity, finding no issue, and angrily said, "Why didn’t you report such a serious matter to me?"

"Commander Cao instructed me; I dared not delay,"

Jiang Feng explained.

"I only told you to go buy from the black market, not to take Wang Qisheng’s token and note there!"

Cao Zhengyang defended himself.

"Silence! If not for your desire to curry favor with Wang Qisheng by sending Jiang Feng to the black market for the ’Five Poison Grass’, none of this would have happened!"

Han Dong accused.

"My lord, I just wanted to put up an appearance for Wang Qisheng and explain the situation tomorrow, to avoid any blame from the Second Prince. I didn’t expect Wang Qisheng to order Jiang Feng to do such a thing."

Cao Zhengyang was speechless, sensing an unusual connection between Jiang Feng and Han Dong.

"Hmm, you, as the Vice Commander of Zhenbei Prison, complied with a mere prisoner’s request to find a forbidden book. How would it appear if this were made public? How would the Holy Emperor view the Second Prince?"

Han Dong questioned.

"I realize my mistake, my lord, please calm down. The urgent matter now is that the black market has already sent people to the Imperial City. What should we do?"

Cao Zhengyang kneeled down.

"You caused this trouble; you resolve it yourself!"

Han Dong turned away.

"Please, Grand Commander Han, save me!"

Cao Zhengyang dropped to his knees, kowtowing to Han Dong.

"Lord Cao, rest assured, as long as the people from the black market deliver the ’Five Poison Grass’, we give it to Teacher Wang, and he won’t trouble us anymore?"

Jiang Feng feigned ignorance.

"Be quiet, all this is your fault,"

Cao Zhengyang scolded angrily.

He couldn’t tell whether Jiang Feng was genuinely foolish or pretending.

"Since it has come to this, Commander Cao, please rise!"

Han Dong sighed.

She gave Jiang Feng a deep, thoughtful look.

Her sharp mind detected Jiang Feng’s hand in stirring up the situation.

However, she had no solid evidence.

Moreover, it was Cao Zhengyang who initially made things difficult for Jiang Feng.

"Grand Commander Han, what should I do?"

Cao Zhengyang asked urgently.

Han Dong thought for a moment and said, "The Seventh Prince will definitely use Wang Qisheng’s note to attack the Second Prince. It’s too late to retrieve the note now. If you want to stay alive, go find the Second Prince immediately; he will instruct you on what to do. The sooner, the better!"

"I...I understand, thank you for your guidance, Grand Commander Han!"

Cao Zhengyang realized and hurried to leave.

"Take this with you,"

Han Dong tossed Wang Qisheng’s Identity Token to Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang caught it.

"Remember, do not implicate the innocent!"

Han Dong warned gravely.

"Rest assured, Commander Han, I know what to do,"

Cao Zhengyang understood she was referring to Jiang Feng.

It was clear to him there was a complicated relationship between Jiang Feng and Han Dong.

Even if he escaped catastrophe today, he would need to be wary of those two in the future.

He vaguely suspected this incident was a conspiracy by Han Dong and Jiang Feng against him.

After Cao Zhengyang left, Han Dong stared coldly at Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng clutched his chest in pain, puzzled, "Grand Commander Han, what does this have to do with the Seventh Prince and the Second Prince?"

"Still pretending to be confused!"

Han Dong’s blood surged with anger, stepping forward with a palm raised towards Jiang Feng.

"Sister Dong!"

Jiang Feng shielded his face, calling out.

Han Dong’s hand halted in mid-air, ultimately not landing on Jiang Feng.

She fumed, "Whether you’re truly or feigning ignorance, today’s situation, if not handled well, could cost us our lives."

"Sister Dong, don’t scare me. I was just following orders,"

Jiang Feng said nervously.

"Listen carefully, the master behind the black market is the Seventh Prince. The struggle between the princes is more complex than we can imagine. The slightest stir can lead to countless deaths.

Tonight’s incident.

If the Second Prince handles it properly, and Cao Zhengyang doesn’t spread nonsense in front of him, you might survive; otherwise, no one can save you."

Han Dong emphasized with utter seriousness.

"I..."

Jiang Feng’s expression changed drastically.

"Tonight, you stay by my side, go nowhere!"

Han Dong commanded.

"Yes,"

Jiang Feng was delighted, remembering Han Dong’s kindness.

This plan he orchestrated personally, with all its risks and consequences, was clear to Jiang Feng.

Cao Zhengyang intended to harm him. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Wang Qisheng wanted to kill him.

Jiang Feng had to fight back.

He gambled on the master behind the black market being as powerful as the Second Prince, baiting Wang Qisheng to surrender his Identity Token, write down a note, and then brought it to the black market, blowing the situation wide open.

Indeed, the master behind the black market was, as rumors suggested, a prince.

The Seventh Prince.

As the saying goes, within the Imperial Palace Inner Courtyard, there is no genuine affection.

Once the Second Prince learns Wang Qisheng’s weakness is in the hands of the Seventh Prince, he will surely have Wang Qisheng dealt with.

Even if the master behind the black market is the Second Prince himself, upon learning Wang Qisheng, whom he imprisoned in Zhenbei Prison, dares to act recklessly, he, already discontent with Wang Qisheng, won’t show mercy.

Even if the black market’s master is not a prince, as long as the news reaches the Second Prince, Wang Qisheng won’t have a way out.

As for Cao Zhengyang.

Jiang Feng anticipated he would definitely try to distance himself from the matter.

Shifting all the trouble onto Jiang Feng.

So he purposely sought out Cao Zhengyang tonight, letting Han Dong witness everything.

Cao Zhengyang was left speechless.

Only to silently endure, he had to help clean up the mess.

Jiang Feng knew, with Han Dong’s warning, once Cao Zhengyang met the Second Prince, he dared not mention Jiang Feng, instead finding someone else to take the fall.

As for their enmity, it had become irreconcilable; one of them would have to fall.