Blue Phoenix Chapter 43 - The Secret

Just like last time a servant arrived the moment Hui Yue entered the castle grounds and led him towards the third prince. Hui Yue was easy to spot in a crowd, and the third prince had instructed all the guards and servants to welcome him as they would any important guest. No matter what the third prince was doing, he ordered that Hui Yue be led to him.

The third prince was in no way dumb. He knew perfectly well that Hui Yue, although new to Muchuan City, had an enormous backer, the magical beasts and not just any beast horde but the massive horde that reigned in Shenyuan.

Befriending this Grand Marshall could help him avoid a situation like the one that befell the Siban Empire but even more so, having his support was likely to push him over the edge and let him become the next King of Taiyang.

Hui Yue was clear about what opportunities he brought to the third prince. Although he was anything but happy about helping the third prince, he had to use his charm to get some information from the man. Currently having a relationship where they could benefit from each other was something Hui Yue needed. He understood the meaning of keeping one’s friends close but one’s enemies closer.

This time, they did not walk to the mansion or the garden where he had met him previously. No, this time, the servant brought him to the actual main castle; the castle where the king lived, and everything which had to deal with the kingdom was decided. Knowing that they were going there, Hui Yue held his breath in the hopes that he would overhear something interesting. Even if the third prince was not willing to tell him anything, who could blame him for using his enhanced hearing to hear a thing or two?

Hui Yue expected that the main castle would be filled with people, servants, guards, ministers, and commoners; people of all types working together to forge a kingdom and solve problems. Unfortunately, though, he was completely surprised to see everything empty. He did not even see any servants roaming about as they moved towards the innermost

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