The events at the Gold and Silver Gambling House were also known to the Eldest Princess. At the time, she had even gloated a little, as her Tianyu Tower had been burned down, while the Fourth Princess’s Gold and Silver Gambling House remained popular. Who knew that Xiao Man would suddenly attack the Gold and Silver Gambling House, causing widespread destruction, and the Fourth Princess must have been heartbroken by her losses.
“What exactly does she want?”
“A show of force, perhaps.” The Fourth Princess said softly, “She might want to let us know that she is the rightful heir to Blue Moon. Eldest Sister, was your Tianyu Tower really lost in an accidental fire?”
The Eldest Princess’s expression remained unchanged. How could Tianyu Tower have accidentally caught fire? When the fire broke out, it was ferocious. Although there were no casualties, none of the assassins she sent returned. It was likely that the assassins sent by the Fourth Princess had also perished.
Seeing that the Eldest Princess did not answer, the Fourth Princess was not in a hurry. She walked slowly and said, “That Lord Peng belongs to Third Sister. Third Sister and the Imperial Daughter have been sisters for so many years; they are far more intimate than you and I. Perhaps the fire at Tianyu Tower was a scheme they concocted to seize Tianyu Tower.”
The Eldest Princess was always steady. Even if she suspected Xiao Man’s involvement, she could not speak carelessly without concrete evidence. Moreover, the person before her had always been two-faced. It would be fortunate to believe even a third of her words. Perhaps it wasn’t a trap set by Xiao Man to seize Tianyu Tower, but rather something the Fourth Princess orchestrated to weaken her influence, using this opportunity to frame Xiao Man.
“Since the Empress has decreed it, and I am not one to be petty, I shall give her the deed to Tianyu Tower,” the Eldest Princess said slowly. “Consider it a welcome gift from your eldest sister.”
“Eldest Sister is truly generous,” the Fourth Princess said mockingly. She was clearly heartbroken but spoke so nonchalantly. If she didn’t know the Eldest Princess’s character, she would have believed her.
“Not as generous as you, Fourth Sister, who gives away hundreds of thousands of taels of silver at once,” the Eldest Princess said with a smile. “Tianyu Tower used to rake in gold daily, and now it’s ruins. It’s of no use to her. As for your Gold and Silver Gambling House, Fourth Sister, you should be careful. Perhaps one day, she’ll set her sights on your establishment.”
“Thank you for the reminder, Eldest Sister,” the Fourth Princess said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “I will be mindful.”
The Eldest Princess glanced at the Fourth Princess and left with a smile. As soon as she got into the carriage, the smile vanished from her face.
“Your Highness.”
“Send the deed to Tianyu Tower to the Imperial Daughter’s residence. Say that Imperial Daughter was attacked at Tianyu Tower, and I am greatly concerned. I am specially sending the deed to Tianyu Tower as compensation, hoping she will accept it.”
“Are you really sending it?”
“His Majesty has personally spoken, so how can I not? Don’t worry, it’s only being temporarily placed with her. She’s new to the capital and unfamiliar with the place. In her hands, it will only be a piece of waste paper. For her to rebuild Tianyu Tower is like a fool’s dream,” the Eldest Princess said with full confidence. “This property is Tianyu Tower when it is in my hands. In others’ hands, it is at best a piece of waste paper with no other use.”
“What about Third Princess…”
“She’s merely a clown. After all these years, she hasn’t completed her mission as an informant abroad. She’s merely clinging to Xiao Man for survival. She is not to be feared. The most threatening to us are Xiao Man and Lan Yuan.”
“Your servant believes that Fourth Princess is Your Highness’s greatest enemy. As for Xiao Man, she might have some abilities in Yusheng, but in Blue Moon, she is nothing!”
Fu Dan watched the steward of the Princess’s residence present the deed to Tianyu Tower to Xiao Man, his expression exceptionally complex. That was Tianyu Tower, the deed to Tianyu Tower! Back then, the owner of Tianbao Tower had taken a fancy to the land of Tianyu Tower, but the Eldest Princess refused to part with it, and only then chose their current location. Who would have thought that the Eldest Princess would so easily give away the deed?
Fu Dan took the deed and examined it carefully. “It seems to be genuine.”
“Of course, it’s genuine,” Xiao Man said with a laugh. “If she were to give a fake deed and be exposed, wouldn’t that be embarrassing? She wouldn’t do something so foolish.”
“Mistress, back then the owner of Tianbao Tower offered a hefty sum for the land of Tianyu Tower, but the Eldest Princess wouldn’t part with it. How could she be willing to give it to you now?”
Xiao Man took the deed from Fu Dan’s hand, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of her lips. “Because she believes that even if this deed is in my hands, it will only be a piece of waste paper. I can do nothing with it.”
“Why?”
“When the Eldest Princess built Tianyu Tower, she must have invested a huge sum, right? She also expended considerable manpower and resources. I, a mere Imperial Daughter who has just returned to Blue Moon, have no money and no power. Facing such a ruin, what can I do but look at it?”
“So, we can only watch?”
“Who says we can only watch?” Xiao Man looked at Ying Xue. “Are you ready?”
“Reporting to Mistress, contact has been made. We will see the results tomorrow,” Ying Xue said mysteriously.
Xiao Man nodded in appreciation. “If the matter is handled well, there will be a reward.”
“What reward?” Ying Xue asked curiously.
“How about a husband? What do you say?” Xiao Man said with a beaming smile.
Ying Xue blushed. “Mistress, you’re bullying me again!”
“One is not enough, then two?”
“Mistress!” Ying Xue was flustered and stamped her foot fiercely. “I’m not talking to you anymore!”
Fu Dan watched the shyly fleeing Ying Xue and then looked at Xiao Man, not understanding their cryptic exchange. Su Dan Novel Network.
“Are you very curious?” Xiao Man asked gently.
“Not curious,” Fu Dan shook his head decisively. “As a guard, I don’t need curiosity. I only need to obey orders.”
“Good awareness,” Xiao Man said, patting Fu Dan’s shoulder. Her gaze swept across the courtyard, always feeling something was missing. After thinking for a long time, her eyes suddenly fell on the bracelet on her wrist. Xiao Man finally remembered what was missing: a person.
“Where is Mo Han?”
“Young Master Wen has been going out early and returning late these past two days. I don’t know what he’s busy with.” Blue Moon is not Yusheng. In Yusheng, men can do as they please, but in Blue Moon, men are the property of women. Without the wife’s permission, leaving home arbitrarily can result in punishment.”
“Has anything happened outside recently?” Xiao Man asked doubtfully. Wen Mo Han’s early departures and late returns couldn’t be for leisure. Considering recent events, he might be out seeking justice for her.
“Your subordinate has been accompanying Imperial Daughter to gamble these past two days and is unaware of what’s happening outside.”
“A lot of interesting things have happened outside,” a clear and beautiful voice said. “First, the Eldest Princess’s affair with an outside mistress was exposed. Then, it was revealed that the Fourth Princess’s Gold and Silver Gambling House was cheating, setting up traps to make gamblers fall into massive debt. These two princesses are now in a lot of trouble.”