OBS Chapter 570: Making excuses
Chapter 570: Making excuses
Being hit on the face by a flying dragon, Yuan Qi clenched his left fist, really wanting to kill the evil beast Li Cunxi with one punch.
He is now absolutely certain that Yuan Lu is Li Cunxi's man, but he doesn't know when Li Cunxi pried Yuan Lu away.
Otherwise, how could Li Cunxi know so much about the internal affairs of the Iron Hand Group.
Most importantly, he was certain that Li Cunxi came here today to show his power because he hadn't seen the butler Yuan Lu delivering letters to him in the past few days.
Li Cunxi had said too much and his mouth was a little dry, so he turned to Long Feng and Chen Yiqu.
"Your Highness Prince Ying, you have been busy talking about me. I wonder who these two heroes are?"
Finally we are talking about Long Feng and Chen Yiqu!
Yuan Qi's expression eased a lot, and he pointed at the two of them and said:
"This man in Taoist robes is my capable subordinate, the master of Tiexian Temple, Long Feng."
"This young swordsman is my trusted and beloved general, his name is Qi Hai."
"They are all my beloved relatives, friends, brothers and sisters!"
Li Cunxi smiled but said nothing.
If your subordinates become your beloved friends, relatives, and brothers, then when they come back to kill you, you will definitely not need to use both of them.
"I can tell from the first glance that you two are heroes. Your Highness Prince Ying is really lucky to have two heroes."
"Although I have many extraordinary people under my command, they are ultimately no match for His Royal Highness Prince Ying."
Yuan Qi laughed out loud and finally felt a little better.
He was almost humiliated by Li Cunxi's flying dragon today, but fortunately, Li Cunxi still saved his face.
"Master, the tea is here."
A servant brought freshly brewed tea and served it to everyone one by one.
Li Cunxi pretended to be surprised, put the tea bowl aside, and looked around.
Yuan Qi thought he knew what Li Cunxi was looking for, and immediately laughed.
"What is Duke Qin looking for?"
Seeing that Yuan Qi was asking the question knowing the answer anyway, Li Cunxi just went along with it and waved his hands casually.
"I wasn't looking for anything, but I suddenly remembered that I didn't see the housekeeper who gave me the invitation a few days ago today."
"But I don't know where the butler is now."
Yuan Qi chuckled and felt extremely proud.
Where are you?
Of course, he was sent to the underworld!
What's the point of keeping such a traitor alive if he is disloyal to his master?
"Why is His Royal Highness Prince Ying just laughing?" Li Cunxi asked again.
"It's nothing. I have already sent people to drive out that traitor who colluded with outsiders. I'm afraid he has already left Yangzhou and I don't know where he is going."
After Yuan Qi finished speaking, he looked at Li Cunxi with interest.
He desperately hoped to see a hint of surprise, anger or complacency on Li Cunxi's face.
Without the traitor who tipped off Li Cunxi, how could Li Cunxi see through Yuan Qi's sinister plan!
Finally, he saw the expression on Li Cunxi's face as he wished.
However, he did not see Li Cunxi's broken expression, but instead saw a trace of regret on Li Cunxi's face.
"That's such a shame."
"Since this steward is a traitor, we naturally cannot allow him to do whatever he wants here. It is only right to arrest him."
"I admire the iron-blooded approach of His Royal Highness Prince Ying. He handles cases as he says, without showing mercy."
Li Cunxi took a sip of tea and thought to himself, you idiot, let me see if you will take the bait or not.
Yuan Qi had already been overwhelmed by the disastrous defeat suffered by Li Cunxi. He could hardly suppress the joy in his heart, and the corners of his mouth were already showing a tendency to rise.
No wonder he was so happy. In the past few years, their Iron Hand Group had never had the upper hand against Li Cunxi. It was not easy for them to beat Li Cunxi once, so naturally he was happier.
However, almost everyone in the main hall thought Yuan Qi was an idiot.
There is no other reason, all the people here are Li Cunxi’s own people.
It is really puzzling that Yuan Qi was so happy when he went deep into Li Cunxi's camp alone.
"Master Li, please stop saying these spoiling words. Let's go to Dongyang Hall and take our seats now."
"please!"
"please."
Everyone stood up and followed Yuan Qi to Dongyang Hall. The sunlight slanted in and shone on everyone.
Li Cunxi was invited by Yuan Qi to sit in the first seat. After refusing for a while, he sat down happily. Yuan Qi sat on the left, accompanying Li Cunxi.
Hu Jinghui looked around and found that his position was the highest among everyone and he was also a powerful general, so he sat on the right side of Li Cunxi.
Both the host and the guests had a great time during the meal, but it was all fake and false. No true feelings were expressed. Everyone was just pretending to be good and putting on this shitty show.
The banquet was finally coming to an end. Li Cunxi took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth. Then he looked at Yuan Qi and asked:
"Your Highness Prince Ying, you have lived in Yangzhou for many years. Did you know that the Iron Hand Group, a great evil in the martial arts world, is also entrenched in Yangzhou?"
"In addition to the Han Canal boat capsize case, I came to Yangzhou this time for another reason, which is to investigate the whereabouts of the Iron Hand Group to avenge me, Li Cunxi."
"If I could get help from His Royal Highness Prince Ying, I would be very grateful."
Yuan Qi was unhappy in his heart, but he didn't dare show it on his face.
He knew that Li Cunxi was reminding him, and he also knew that Li Cunxi could not produce any substantial evidence.
The two sides were so close, but Li Cunxi dared to use the flying dragon to hit his face. He must have enough confidence.
Now it seems that the confidence mostly comes from Hu Jinghui and Li Yuanfang.
If they really fell out, in the small space of Dongyang Hall, unless he could capture Li Cunxi instantly and use Li Cunxi as a hostage to threaten the two of them, they would be doomed.
"Master Li, you are joking. I have lived in Yangzhou City for many years, but I don't know where the Iron Hand Group is."
"I think such a huge force must have their own territory."
"I am just an idle prince. How could I possibly know about the Iron Hand Group? Of course, if Duke Qin needs my help, I will certainly do my best to help him."
Yuan Qi's expression relaxed and he leaned back comfortably.
"Of course I need the help of His Royal Highness Prince Ying, otherwise how could I take the initiative to ask for it?"
"Your Highness Prince Ying has been entrenched in Yangzhou for many years, so he naturally knows more about the situation in Yangzhou than I, Li Cunxi. I hope Your Highness Prince Ying will not hesitate to give me advice and help Cunxi get revenge."
Li Cunxi raised the corners of his mouth, his face full of sincerity.
"Okay, okay. Since Qin has spoken out, I will do my best to help you no matter what."
"But I don't know where do we start?"
Yuan Qi smiled, feeling rather proud and carried away.
Li Cunxi put down the cup in his hand and said, "Your Highness Prince Ying, you can start your investigation from wherever you want. I am naturally embarrassed to ask."
"I guess His Royal Highness Prince Ying wouldn't be willing to reveal the power in his hands to me, right?"
"So, what I mean is, Your Highness Prince Ying can check whatever you want, I just hope Your Highness Prince Ying can give me an answer."
"No reply, that's fine."