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After the New Year, I will head to the Capital once more to seek a noble title, which should reduce the obstacles significantly.
Sang Qingxiao sighed, "It's all a calculation."
Qi Xiaomian chuckled, "It's just speculation."
This was the most reasonable guess, close to ninety percent accuracy. However, you are a crucial part of this entire affair. Even though you did not sign that official document, once you speak about it, Qi Hao's plans will be completely ruined.
Therefore, he won't let me speak; he will try to win me over even more. If he can't do that, he will surely take action against me.
It’s quite ironic that I have walked right into his trap. If I were anywhere else, I would have likely already faced an assassination attempt. Now that I am in Qi Mansion, I have no idea when he will come to talk to me or if he will skip the conversation and go straight for action.
You and I are both obstacles in his eyes; how much strength he is hiding remains unknown, and everyone must stay vigilant.
Should we strike first?
Of course! Qi Xiaomian's eyes glinted coldly; we need to deal with Chen Yan before he is born! Once Chen Yan arrives, we will have to hold a funeral for him.
Sang Qingxiao thought for a moment and said, "Time is tight; there are only three days left. If we only kill Qi Hao, we would have plenty of time. However, the forces he has built over the years are considerable. I'm afraid that if he dies, people's hearts will waver, and some may be dazzled by the prospects he painted and attempt to replace him to continue his plans."
Thus, we need to unite with others as well.
On the way back from the Prefect's Yamen, Qi Xiaomian had already clarified his thoughts and said, "First of all, Li has clearly expressed his willingness to stand with us. The situation in New State City is not suitable for one family to dominate; mutual restraint is beneficial for balance so that New State won't fall into chaos."
Li has been in New State for over thirty years; he hasn't been idle during this time. Privately, he has also built up some influence. Not only did he share with me what he knows about Qi Hao's forces, but he also placed his own forces under my command.
Li is quite generous! He dares to put such power on display.
That old man has lived long enough and seen through many things; like Old Vine, he's become quite shrewd. Who among officials doesn't have some influence? Compared to his little flaws, this isn't a big deal at all.
Sang Qingxiao nodded and continued speaking. "In addition to giving me the list, Li is also trying to connect with the outside officials and several Prefects. However, the city is under tight security; even he cannot get out."
Qi Hao is still using his name to pacify the citizens, claiming that a major criminal from the court has entered the city.
Sang Qingxiao listened but remarked, "Li has long noticed the problem; why hasn't he reported it?"
His explanation was that it was uncertain; if he reported it rashly and disrupted the relationship between the Jianghu and Court, it would be a serious offense. He said this, and I took it at face value—at this point, it doesn't matter anymore.
Let Li Cu run an errand with Li's handwritten letter to communicate with those outside the city.
I suspect that among the people outside the city, there are also those from Qi Hao. Old Vine mentioned that while he was keeping an eye out, he saw someone deliberately stirring up trouble. Therefore, I instructed him to continue watching; we need to remove the nails inside first.
What you are concerned about is valid. Qi Xiaomian continued, "I looked at the two lists that Li gave me. In terms of martial prowess, Li's factions are significantly weaker. So, we still need to contact the Liang Family for assistance in dealing with Qi Hao's influence in the martial world."
And then there's Madam's faction, especially Qi Xiao Kun. It's time to make use of him. He often follows Qi Hao, and even though Qi Hao has been cautious around him, his intelligence must have led him to notice some clues.
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