Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2507: Chapter 53: Shouzhe Sets a Trap for the Prince (5)

Like Aunt Sun, her family has served at the East Sea Immortal King Mansion for generations. Her old ancestor was once the chief steward at the East Sea Immortal King Mansion, and after her ancestor passed away a century ago, she took over the position, entering the inner court to serve.

Despite the residual influence of her old ancestor, Feng Qinghe was young and initially not heavily relied upon. Nevertheless, she demonstrated extraordinary skill, and in just a century, she managed to become the deputy steward of the inner court, now one of the most capable under the East Sea Immortal King.

Aunt Sun, as the trusted aide of Lu Qiu Qingyang, frequently interacted with Feng Qinghe at the East Sea Immortal King Mansion, making them quite familiar with each other.

Upon hearing Aunt Sun’s words, Feng Qinghe smiled gracefully: “I’ve come to deliver something good to our Little Immortal King.”

“Deliver something good? What good thing?” Aunt Sun was somewhat puzzled.

“Hey? You don’t know?” Seeing her expression, Feng Qinghe also showed a puzzled look. “Isn’t it Qingyang who wrote back, asking the Immortal King for it? Didn’t she tell you?”

“Aunt Qinghe? Is Aunt Qinghe here?”

At that moment, the door of the sleeping chamber was suddenly pulled open from inside, and Lu Qiu Qingyang rushed out.

Her gaze quickly swept around, instantly landing on Feng Qinghe, eyes filled with expectation: “How is it, Aunt Qinghe? Did the old ancestor agree? Did you bring the items?”

“Rest assured. You finally decided to improve yourself. The Immortal King is happy and agreed right away. Look, I brought the items for you.” Feng Qinghe said with a smile.

Not bothering to explain to Aunt Sun, she retrieved a thumb-sized jade bottle and a slightly larger green jade bottle from the storage ring, carefully holding them in both hands and handed them to Lu Qiu Qingyang.

Lu Qiu Qingyang received them excitedly.

First, she opened the small jade bottle and inside was a Sacred Pill.

Then she opened the slightly larger green jade bottle, which contained a pool of crimson liquid emitting an intensely hot aura.

The liquid was extremely thick, exuding a captivating fragrance, clearly not a mundane item.

“Sacred Pill? Red Sun Immortal Marrow?” Aunt Sun finally reacted, instantly recognizing the two items in Lu Qiu Qingyang’s hands, and was shocked, “Your Highness, do you intend to… improve your bloodline?”

The Sacred Pill was self-explanatory, but that [Red Sun Immortal Marrow] was a sacred object for cultivators with fire attributes to enhance their bloodline talent. Due to its extremely rare production, and being a specialty and foundation of the East Sea Immortal King Mansion, it was never sold outside.

Just this small bottle in Lu Qiu Qingyang’s hand was one of the treasures kept by the East Sea Immortal King Mansion. Aunt Sun had only seen it from afar once before.

“That’s right.”

Lu Qiu Qingyang sealed the bottle immediately after taking a look, with a smile of self-assured satisfaction on her face.

“I am evenly matched with Wang Shouzhe in power, but lacking in bloodline. I’ve thought it over, and to win against him, I must enhance my bloodline. With these, my bloodline talent will improve significantly. I don’t believe I can’t defeat him with this!”

“Hey? Your Highness, you already had a plan. Why are you hiding in your room crying these days?” Aunt Sun asked in astonishment.

Given the distance from here to the East Sea Immortal King Mansion, Feng Qinghe arriving now suggested that Lu Qiu Qingyang had written back early.

“Who’s crying?!” Lu Qiu Qingyang’s face turned red, suddenly furious, “I was in seclusion, preparing to enhance my bloodline. Enough of these trivial details.”

“Let’s go. Accompany me to seek Old Ancestor Saint Emperor to act as a protector for my bloodline enhancement.”

With that, she put away the two jade bottles and briskly walked out.

Feng Qinghe and Aunt Sun exchanged glances, both showing pleased smiles.

Qingyang finally wants to rise, it’s not easy~

With Lu Qiu Qingyang’s talent, she was fully qualified to compete for the Sacred Image, but she always favored battle and had no interest in the position of Saint Emperor.

The East Sea Immortal King had previously advised her, but she was determined and wouldn’t be swayed.

Unexpectedly, this time she was provoked by Wang Shouzhe, which sparked her competitive streak and gave birth to new ambitions.

For the entire East Sea Immortal King Mansion, this was surely a positive development.

…

Poor Wen Yu Prince, he was completely unaware that Wang Shouzhe had laid several traps for him, preparing to take advantage of him hard.

At Wen Yu Prince’s Mansion.

Having just finished dealing with myriad affairs, Prince Wen Yu stretched and couldn’t help but tiredly rub his brow.

After drinking a bowl of spiritual medicine porridge prepared by a maid, he felt revitalized again and suddenly remembered that he hadn’t checked grain prices or on Wang Shouzhe in some days.

Immediately, he summoned staff officers He Lian Duo Cai and Yao Xingshu to inquire about the grain prices.

“Reporting to Your Highness,” He Lian Duo Cai said, “Currently, grain prices remain at a low level, and many small businesses can’t withstand it. Should we take the opportunity to purchase some low-priced grain at a slight premium?”

“Take the opportunity to purchase? No.” Prince Wen Yu waved his hand, “Purchasing now, though it could earn some money, it would revitalize the market, giving Wang Shouzhe a chance.”

“Our vision should be broader, not just focus on immediate small gains. As long as we can subdue Wang Shouzhe and make him cooperate with us willingly, any amount of effort would be worth it.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Though He Lian Duo Cai disagreed, he dared not oppose Prince Wen Yu.

“By the way, Xingshu, how did it go when I asked you to probe Wang Shouzhe? Has his attitude softened? As long as he slightly relents, I will still treat him courteously.” Prince Wen Yu asked Yao Xingshu.

“Uh… well…” Yao Xingshu’s face showed slight embarrassment, “I’ve gone over several times but missed him. Last time, he went to tease Little Immortal King Qingyang, making her cry. Two days ago, he went again, saying he accompanied maid Jiang Mu Xian to sea for a party.”

“…”

Prince Wen Yu’s face darkened.

After a long time, he snorted in displeasure: “Truly, I offer my heart to the bright moon, yet the moonlight shines upon the ditch! A wastrel is just a wastrel, knowing only pleasure but lacking vision.”

“Continue to suppress grain prices, and instruct relevant departments to intensify scrutiny on Jiang’s.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

Wang Shouzhe, oh Wang Shouzhe, keep struggling, for I, the prince, will eventually make you submit obediently!

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