“The Heavenly Emperor should know that this matter is no trivial affair. If we fail, we might lose all leads, and I might even perish!” Lu Fan said solemnly. “Can his strength truly protect me?”
As he spoke, the old eunuch became somewhat displeased. “Northwest King, although I am merely a eunuch, I am no ordinary person. Protecting you is more than enough!”
“Is that so?”
Lu Fan smiled slightly, a surge of spiritual power rippling from his palm. In an instant, he moved towards the old eunuch. The air whistled with his passage, and he naturally wanted to see if the old eunuch truly possessed such formidable strength as he claimed.
Sensing the powerful gust of wind, the old eunuch narrowed his eyes. In that very instant, he dodged, unharmed by Lu Fan, appearing even more composed and inscrutable.
“It seems I was mistaken in my judgment!”
Lu Fan clasped his hands in a bow, a smile on his face. The old eunuch’s strength was undeniable. If he were to doubt it further, it would be unreasonable.
“Northwest King, please proceed!”
The old eunuch smiled, his expression even more indifferent. Since he was being asked to act, he would not shy away.
In response to these words, Lu Fan nodded, without the slightest hesitation, and departed the imperial palace.
If his guess was correct, someone would surely come soon, which would undoubtedly stir up endless trouble.
However, with the old eunuch accompanying him, Lu Fan was unconcerned. The Heavenly Emperor’s instruction to protect him was enough to indicate the old eunuch’s extraordinary strength. Dealing with any potential threats would certainly not be a simple matter.
After leaving the imperial palace, Lu Fan headed directly for the Northwest King’s mansion, becoming vigilant. The last time a servant had attacked him, he had nearly met his end. If he were not careful now, it would likely be even more troublesome.
Upon returning to the Northwest King’s mansion, Lu Fan encountered no ambushes along the way, which surprised him.
The old eunuch followed, looking somewhat perplexed. Clearly, everything they had anticipated had not occurred, leaving one to wonder.
After returning to the Northwest King’s mansion, Lu Fan inspected the entire residence and detected no signs of danger.
“Eunuch Liu, come out for a cup of tea!”
As the voice rang out, the old eunuch appeared. “My mission is to protect the Northwest King. I shall forgo the tea. Otherwise, if assassins were to appear, I might have to leave prematurely!”
“Eunuch Liu jokes!”
Lu Fan said softly, “Under normal circumstances, it’s unlikely anyone would know who Eunuch Liu is. Assassins won’t refrain from attacking me just because an old man is accompanying me!”
Eunuch Liu paused, Lu Fan’s words seemingly holding merit.
“Since the Northwest King says so, I shall comply with your wishes!”
Eunuch Liu nodded, then moved to the side, slowly sipping his tea, looking quite at ease.
“The assassins did not appear. What are the Northwest King’s next plans?”
Eunuch Liu inquired, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. “After all, you must understand that if an account cannot be rendered for this matter, even the Heavenly Emperor will find it difficult to explain!”
“Rest assured, as long as we remain patient, there will be movement!”
Lu Fan smiled faintly. “Why is Eunuch Liu in such a hurry!”
The old eunuch remained silent, his expression indifferent. His primary task was to protect Lu Fan. As for other matters, they were of little consequence to him.
In the following days, Lu Fan investigated in secret, but unfortunately, the clues had gone cold, making further investigation impossible.
“What? Still no leads found?”
Bei Cheng appeared, looking at Lu Fan.
“Where would there be any leads!”
Lu Fan said with a wry smile, “If the person lurking in the shadows does not make a move, I am like a headless fly!”
“If that’s the case, why don’t we stage a play?”
Bei Cheng stated directly, “To lure out the person in the shadows!”
“Do you have a plan?”
Lu Fan suddenly looked at Bei Cheng, his eyes serious. He was currently without direction, but if Bei Cheng had a plan, it would save him a lot of trouble.
“Publicly declare to everyone in court that I am responsible!”
Bei Cheng said directly, “At that time, the person will surely lower their guard and contact those from the Hell Dynasty. Then, you can control the Bagua Plate and find the mastermind!”
“However, wouldn’t that wrong you?”
Lu Fan’s expression was earnest. “You are a prince of the court. Such an incident would have a considerable impact on your reputation!”
“As long as the culprit can be caught, what does it matter to endure a little hardship!”
Bei Cheng said earnestly, without any reservation. At this point, he naturally knew what needed to be done.
“If that’s the case, then I must trouble you.”
Lu Fan nodded slightly. He had no other recourse at the moment. Perhaps only by doing this could the culprit be brought to light.
“Don’t mention it, Prince Bei Cheng chuckled, “What trouble is there in that! As long as the culprit can be apprehended, it will all be worth it!”
Lu Fan nodded. It seemed this was the only way to achieve his goal.
Soon after, a piece of news exploded throughout the imperial city: Prince Bei Cheng was a spy for the Hell Dynasty, using his connections to become the greatest infiltrator.
When this news spread, it caused quite a stir. After all, to them, it seemed too fantastical, but only someone of princely status could achieve such a feat.
And in the imperial court, Prince Bei Cheng was instantly apprehended, causing considerable commotion. Regardless of anything, Bei Cheng was a prince, and his actions were a great shock to the entire dynasty.
For a prince to be a spy for hell was something difficult for people to accept, and their hearts were filled with shock.
“Northwest King, the evidence you have provided sufficiently proves that Bei Cheng is that spy for the Hell Dynasty!”
The Heavenly Emperor declared, “However, at this juncture, Prince Bei Cheng has been apprehended. As for other matters, they will be handled by you!”
“Thank you for your trust, Your Heavenly Emperor!” Lu Fan clasped his hands in a bow, a smile on his lips.
And in the imperial court, everyone gazed at Lu Fan with meaningful expressions. They knew very well that Lu Fan had a good relationship with Bei Cheng, yet they had not expected him to directly hand Bei Cheng over.
Meanwhile, Bei Cheng arrived in the dungeon, appearing unfazed and even somewhat expectant. He had sacrificed himself to find that person, which demonstrated the strength of his resolve.
In the following days, Lu Fan lived a rather leisurely life, wandering through the imperial capital. It seemed that with everything resolved, he no longer had to worry excessively.
However, during these days, Lu Fan could clearly sense someone observing his presence. Although the sensation was faint, he could still keenly detect it.