CHAPTER 663 (1): A LEWD LAUGH

In Guihua Courtyard.

Li Zikang knelt on the ground with a guilty look as the man with the douli stood beside him.

Hua Ziqing looked over as he tapped a finger on the table, asking, “Who can explain this?”

“Master, everything was going according to plan, but Wen Wanzhi didn’t realise when the Western Region King swapped places with the guard, and ended up doing that thing.” Li Zikang’s tone carried a hint of anger in it.

The man with the douli looked unimpressed, but he remained silent.

Seeing how the two men had rather different reactions, Hua Ziqing asked them coldly, “You’re saying that no one caught the Western Region King’s tricks when you were both there?”

Li Zikang wanted to defend himself initially, but thought better of it a moment later.

“What, am I wrong?” Hua Ziqing continued with a steady voice, his imposing aura bearing down..

Li Zikang’s head drooped as he said, “This subordinate is useless. Master is wise.”

“General Li, now that the plan has failed and we’ve alerted the Western Region King, how do you suggest we proceed?” Hua Ziqing’s brows creased as he took a sip of his tea.

Li Zikang knew very well that he would be abandoned if Hua Ziqing had no use for him.

“Master, do not worry. This subordinate will do everything in my power to make sure that the Western Region King doesn’t cause any trouble.” Li Zikang swore with the most sincere expression he could manage.

Hua Ziqing turned gentle as he said, “En, I’ll believe you this time. Do not disappoint me.”

“Thank you for giving me a chance. This subordinate will not disappoint; please excuse me.” Li Zikang responded.

He then left after Hua Ziqing gave him a nod.

The man with the douli scoffed after Li Zikang left. “Master, are you sure he’s up to it?”

“Don’t belittle him; besides, it’s better if he handles this. However, I want you to do something else just in case.” Hua Ziqing poured the tea away as he spoke.

His gaze turned cold as he said, “Send a message to Madame Wen to have Wen Wanzhi commit suicide if she wants to protect Prime Minister Wen. I trust I don’t have to go into further detail.”

“Master, would Madame Wen believe that? Prime Minister Wen is the de-facto leader of many of the civil (wen) officials