Chapter 451: Lesson

Yun Yuqing threw a small booklet at him and said coldly, "Here's what you wanted."

The King of Wu hastily caught it and glanced through it, immediately finding it incredibly profound. Yet, he still felt uneasy. "Did Zu'an really give this to you so easily? Did he agree to the proposals we prepared?"

Yun Yuqing replied indifferently, "What do you think?"

The King of Wu's heart skipped a beat. "Did you really...?"

"Isn't this what you wanted to see?" Tears welled up in Yun Yuqing's jewel-like eyes. Recalling their relationship over the years, everyone had believed them to be a divine couple, and sometimes even she had thought so. But the events of the past two days had shattered all illusions.

Seeing his wife's expression, the King of Wu felt a sharp pain in his heart. The thought that his wife had truly been with another man—and that he had personally pushed her towards it—stirred a tumultuous storm within him. His expression became incredibly complex as he reached out to comfort her. "Yuqing, I've put you through so much."

"Don't touch me." Yun Yuqing recoiled, looking at him as if he were a stranger.

The King of Wu was at a loss for how to console her, and the room fell into an immediate silence.

However, he quickly thought of the most important matter at hand. "Is this 'Phoenix Nirvana Sutra' real or fake? Did you verify it?"

"Of course, I verified it." Yun Yuqing recalled how strange Zu'an was, unable to sense any vital energy flowing within him, but she had no intention of telling her husband this.

Knowing there was only one way his wife could have verified its authenticity, the King of Wu felt a pang in his heart, yet also a strange sense of relief. "This secret manual must be very complex. Did you cross-reference and verify every part of it?"

Given the grave importance, he had to be cautious. If he practiced a fake, it would be a huge mistake.

"Of course, I verified it all night long," Yun Yuqing replied, a flush crossing her face as she recalled the recent events. Her gaze at her husband now held a hint of vengeful satisfaction. "What, do you want me to tell you, again and again, the details of how another man pleasured your wife?"

"All night long!" The King of Wu was dumbfounded. He had assumed they spent much of the night negotiating, but his wife's words implied something entirely different.

Was that Zu'an fellow even human?

The thought of his wife being put through such an ordeal all night made his mouth dry. Honestly, he truly wanted to hear the details, but it was an unspeakable secret. His elevated status of many years prevented him from admitting it, so he forced a bitter smile. "No... there's no need. This way, you'll likely become pregnant, which also resolves another matter."

Yun Yuqing instinctively touched her belly, a trace of tenderness flashing across her face.

Her expression did not escape the King of Wu's notice. His voice turned cold. "You haven't fallen for that guy, have you?"

"Fallen for him?" Yun Yuqing felt a flicker of confusion. Could she really fall in love with another man in such a short time? Yet, there was an undeniable, unique charm about that man.

She shook her head, banishing the chaotic thoughts. "Whether I've fallen in love or not, I don't know, but he's more of a man than you are."

What she really wanted to say was that even a stranger had shown her pity and advised her not to do such foolish things again, yet her own husband had forced her to be with another man.

After speaking, she turned and left. Exhausted after a night of strain, all she wanted now was to rest.

However, her words landed in the King of Wu's ears with a different meaning; he took them as a jab at his inadequacy.

Rage points from the King of Wu +999 +999 +999...

Staring at his wife's still beautiful and captivating retreating figure, a cruel glint flickered in the King of Wu's eyes.

As soon as Yun Yuqing left, he immediately summoned his confidants Sun Buqi and Sheng Hong. "Help me make arrangements to kill Zu'an."

Now that the 'Phoenix Nirvana Sutra' was in his possession, there was no need to keep Zu'an alive. It was enough for one person in this world to achieve immortality, and he certainly didn't need another, nor did he want his powerful father to live forever.

Something else fueled his murderous intent: although Yun Yuqing had deliberately tried to conceal them, he could vaguely discern the numerous hickey marks on her delicate neck through her white fox fur collar, suggesting just how intense their "battle" had been.

Furthermore, his wife's tone and sensual demeanor suggested she had developed feelings for that fellow. He was consumed by jealousy. He could tolerate another man entering Yun Yuqing's body, but he absolutely could not tolerate him entering his wife's heart.

Sun Buqi and Sheng Hong, who were standing by, were greatly alarmed. They quickly advised, "Your Highness, please reconsider. Killing Zu'an at this time would surely provoke the Emperor's thunderous wrath, and we would absolutely not be able to bear the consequences."

The King of Wu snorted coldly. "Of course, I won't be foolish enough to act myself. You two find a way to inform Lu Sanyuan's rebel army in the Qianshan area about the 'Phoenix Nirvana Sutra' and the Imperial Army's marching route, along with other intelligence. They will certainly ambush the envoy team."

"Lu Sanyuan?" Sheng Hong's expression changed. "He's a serious threat to the court. Wouldn't it be too risky for us to contact them?"

The Great Zhou Dynasty had unified the realm and defeated foreign tribes, enjoying a long period of peace. However, it was not entirely free of internal strife. Due to various oppressions, uprisings occasionally occurred in different regions. Among these, Lu Sanyuan of Loushui Commandery was the largest, having repeatedly defeated imperial armies sent to suppress him, thus earning a fearsome reputation both within and outside the court.

Sun Buqi also quickly urged, "Indeed, Your Highness, this is a hot potato; we shouldn't touch it. If it's discovered later, we'll be in serious trouble."

The King of Wu's expression was stern. "Apart from Lu Sanyuan's troops, no one else in the vicinity could take on the Imperial Army led by King Liang."

He had already intended to kill Zu'an after the fact, and seeing his wife's appearance earlier only strengthened his resolve.

"As for your concerns, they are easily resolved. At that time, you can disguise yourselves as King Qi's people and contact them. Everyone under heaven knows that the one who least desires the Emperor's immortality is my dear uncle, King Qi."

A hint of coldness entered the King of Wu's smile. He had two main enemies in his quest for the throne: King Qi and the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was currently weak and held no concern for him. His greatest apprehension was reserved for his esteemed uncle, the virtuous King Qi.

Sun Buqi's eyes lit up. "Your Highness is truly brilliant! I'll get right to it."

After the two left, the King of Wu, filled with eager anticipation, went to find his wife, but she wouldn't even let him in. "I'm tired today. Your Highness, please go back."

The King of Wu's expression fluctuated between dark and light. However, feeling guilty towards her today, he dared not offend her further. He simply returned to his own room and pulled a maid inside.

As certain imagined scenes flashed through his mind, he felt that his state today was better than ever before.

Several minutes later, the maid tidied her clothes and left.

Satisfied, he then opened the 'Phoenix Nirvana Sutra' and began to cultivate. Having paid such a high price, he was determined to master this cultivation method.

Soon, dawn fully broke. King Liang and Liu Yao, who had worked through the night, slept until noon before rising.

They then bid farewell to the King of Wu, who this time did not try to keep them. Accompanied by his household, he saw their party out of the city.

On the road, King Liang couldn't help but sigh. "The day before yesterday, I saw my grandnephew's wife looking a bit pale, but today she looks much more rosy and radiant. She really should pay more attention to her health in the future."

The speaker had no ill intent, but the listener took it to heart. The King of Wu glanced back at Zu'an, who was not far away. His hand, hidden in his sleeve, clenched into a tight fist, his nails digging into his flesh.

Rage points from Zhao Yan +666 +666 +666...

Seeing the string of rage points in the backend, Zu'an was startled. However, he quickly realized that Zhao Yan was likely aware of Yun Yuqing's visit last night, or even orchestrated it.

Sigh, there are really such despicable men in this world!

Hmm, I hope I encounter more of them, so I can teach them a good lesson!