Chapter 935: Chapter 934: Goofing Off Operation
Wufu looked at Jun Wenqi, seeing his nonchalant demeanor, entirely lacking the trepidation typical when facing a prince, and thought, is this confidence? Confidence stemming from being the wealthiest man.
“He truly does not fear Imperial Power,” Wufu murmured.
The wealth under the Jun Family’s control is indeed vast, but all under heaven belongs to the realm of the king; no matter how much they hold, they cannot withstand the suppression of Imperial Power. Yet, seeing Jun Wenqi’s arrogant demeanor, he certainly doesn’t appear fearful.
“Members of the Jun Family have a somewhat unruly nature. If the Imperial family easily moves against the Jun Family, I fear that if the Jun Family retaliates, it would drag down the whole economy of Nanyue, causing high prices in Nanyue,” Yuan Ye said.
“Thus, the Imperial family is also digging a hole for themselves, allowing one family to grow dominant, hmph.”
“Otherwise, why would the Imperial family elevate the Leng Family, even taking in a Concubine? It’s all just to compete with the Jun Family, balancing power.”
Wufu sighed: “So being Shen Wansan is not easy either. One wrong move and you’re done for.”
Yuan Ye looked curious: “Who is Shen Wansan?”
“A historically unfortunate wealthiest man, had too much money, which made the emperor jealous and led to his downfall,” Wufu said flatly.
Yuan Ye thought about it; in which history? How come he had never heard of such a figure?
The two were conversing quietly, waiting for time to pass. Ah Jiu had already created an opportunity, nothing elaborate, just intending to chat with some nobles and powerful people, but ended up accidentally having his clothes drenched by someone who arrogantly sneered at him.
Ah Jiu, being a businessman, could only awkwardly retreat and summon a servant to assist in changing clothes.
“Let everyone get into position, operation fishing begins,” Wufu told Yuan Ye the code name for the action.
The two followed Ah Jiu to change clothes. Wufu, disguised as Xiao Li, deliberately mentioned to some guards and maids about fetching clothes for the master, then at a certain corner, he tore off the clothes he was wearing, revealing the outfit of a maid from the Tenth Prince’s Mansion. After some makeup on his face, he turned into a rather inconspicuous maid and took a shortcut to avoid people and regroup with Ah Jiu and the others.
This banquet, to avoid any incidents, prepared guest quarters for visitors to rest and change clothes.
When Wufu returned to the guest quarters where Ah Jiu was, he saw that he had already changed into a guard’s uniform and was about to apply makeup on his face.
“Let me do it.” Wufu took over Yuan Ye’s task, her hands quickly painting on his face; soon he transformed into a stern guard’s appearance.
“There’s not much time, hurry up,” Wufu instructed Yuan Ye to clean up, and she dragged Ah Jiu away.
Ah Jiu paused for a moment, told Yuan Ye: “If any unforeseen situations arise, protect yourself, don’t worry about us.”
Yuan Ye nodded: “Take care, my lord.”
The two quickly disappeared from sight, and Yuan Ye didn’t idle, doing what he should be doing.
Following the morning’s plan, Wufu and Ah Jiu dashed madly to a section of the courtyard wall, cleared a patch of rose bushes, revealing a dog hole.
Wufu glanced at Ah Jiu, saying: “Don’t blame me, it was your people who found this.” Then she crawled through first.
Ah Jiu twitched his mouth, but knowing time was tight, gritted his teeth, and also went through.
On the other side was a completely different world, lined with houses. This was the servant’s quarters of the mansion, naturally not as clean and tidy as the guest cleansing room, so both of them caught a faint smell.
Ah Jiu’s face looked unpleasant as he was dragged by Wufu, skillfully moving through the servant’s courtyard towards their destination.