Yang Qing anxiously tried to dissuade him, "We don't know when the demonic monk will run out and stir up trouble. It's not a wise choice to go against Master Qing now. Your Highness, please reconsider!"
Miao Yi said in a deep voice, "Even Lord Qing isn't afraid of the demonic monk stirring up trouble. Why should this Prince be afraid? Even if the world is in chaos, it's Qing Zhu's fault. He's even more afraid of trouble than I am. He should be the one who's afraid! Xiahou Tuo estimated that the demonic monk would need about ten thousand years to make a comeback, so there should still be some time left. If I can't control him now, when the demonic monk appears again, This King will have a wolf in front of me and a tiger behind me. That would be truly bad! "
Yang Qing cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, you shouldn't have taken the initiative to jump out in this matter. Now that you've done something to the Netherworld Governor Manor, Lord Qing will definitely think that you've failed in the Primordial Antiquity and will retaliate. Lord Qing already wants to get rid of Your Highness. If Lord Qing finds out that you've set your sights on Yuan Venerate Qing, he will be provoked into making a move at all costs … Your Highness, you shouldn't have used Yuan Venerate Qing in a moment of anger!"
"Who said that This King will take the initiative to jump out?" Miao Yi scoffed, then glanced at Yun Zhiqiu and said, "Consort, contact Tengfei's beloved concubine, Zhu Meili. Tell her that I have some good wine here, and invite Tengfei over for a taste!"
Teng Fei had been having Zhu Meili flirt with Yun Zhiqiu all this time, and Zhu Meili had been keeping in touch with Yun Zhiqiu as well. After all, there were some things that Teng Fei couldn't keep begging Miao Yi for. If he was too much of a pushover, he wouldn't be able to bargain with Miao Yi. Miao Yi knew Teng Fei's intentions, so he constantly had Zhu Meili probe to see if there was any change in Teng Fei's attitude. Previously, Miao Yi had been vague about it, but once he took the initiative to extend an invitation, Teng Fei would gladly accept it.
Yun Zhiqiu nodded silently.
When did he collude with Teng Fei? Yang Qing was stunned for a moment, but he still tried to persuade him, "Your Highness, our current strength is not enough. We haven't withstood the risk of the Buddhist Lord!"
Miao Yi said calmly, "If there's a need for the Western Paradise Realm, there will be people to hold the Lord Buddhist back. There's no need to worry!"
Yang Qing was startled. There were also people from the Western Paradise? He didn't even notice the slightest clue! At this moment, he realized that this person had truly grown up and had the confidence to go against Master Qing. Only then could he say that he would accompany Master Qing to the end!
He then looked at the silent Yun Zhiqiu. Even this person did not try to dissuade them … He understood that this couple had probably planned this for a long time and had already discussed it beforehand. The ambition of this couple was as clear as day!
"As for the situation at the Netherworld Governor's Manor, you must keep a firm grip on it. Be prepared for my use at any time!" Miao Yi said, staring at Yang Qing.
"Yes!" Yang Qing silently agreed. Suddenly, he asked, "How does His Highness intend to deal with the hidden troops of Lord Qing in the Ancient Desolate?"
"Humph! It's fine if this king didn't know, but since this king already knows, let's see where they can run to! " Miao Yi scoffed, then glared at Yang Zhaoqing and said, "Once we find out who Master Qing has planted at the entrance to the Desolate Antiquity, don't make a move for now. Don't alert the enemy just yet!"
"Yes!" Yang Zhaoqing accepted the order.
A few days later, a group of people quietly arrived and entered through the side door of the manor. They were all dressed like servants, and immediately entered a small, secluded garden within the manor.
Two of them were led into a small room, while the rest of them were spread out in various corners of the garden, on high alert.
When the two of them came out from the small room, they had already changed into luxurious attire. One had an imposing appearance, while the other was beautiful. They were none other than Teng Fei and Zhu Meimei.
Teng Fei was no fool. He knew that Miao Yi must have done something to satisfy his expectations, since he had been vague about it for so long and had suddenly taken the initiative to invite him. Otherwise, it would be seen as Miao Yi messing with him. He knew that this was a secret meeting, and that no information could be leaked. Hence, he had disguised himself thoroughly before coming here. After arriving, he could not meet Miao Yi in the guise of a servant. Naturally, he had to change his attire before revealing himself, and the arrangements had already been made.
He wasn't worried that Miao Yi would harm him when he came here in secret, because Miao Yi had no need to do so at the moment. Miao Yi wouldn't gain anything from harming him, and might even cause a series of thorny problems.
Xue'Er was already waiting at the door. She half-knelt and bowed, "Heavenly King Teng, Madam Meimei, His Highness and Her Highness are waiting for you!"
Zhu Meimei immediately transmitted her voice over to Teng Fei and whispered a few words. At first, Teng Fei only treated Xue'Er as a servant, and didn't think much of her. Now, he gave Xue'Er a serious once-over, then smiled and said, "You must be Miss Xue'Er." His attitude instantly became very polite.
"I wouldn't dare!" Xue'Er quickly bowed.
On the other hand, Zhu Meimei stepped forward and pulled on Xue'Er's hand, then put a storage bangle on Xue'Er's wrist. She smiled and said, "Little Sister Xue'Er and I hit it off right from the start. This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you don't mind."
Xue'Er tried to decline the offer, but when she saw that she couldn't refuse it, she gave up. After all, she was the personal handmaiden of His Highness and Her Highness. She never lacked food, money, cultivation resources, and the like. Most of the things she enjoyed were the best in the world, so she truly didn't lack any gifts from others. Xu Tangran would often give her rare gifts as well. If she wanted anything, she just had to ask him. Miao Yi and Yun Zhiqiu weren't particularly interested in these so-called good things either. Most of the gifts given to them would be given to Xue'Er and Qian'Er to play with.
Therefore, they didn't care about gifts at all. However, she was used to receiving gifts from others. Every year, countless officials and nobles would send her gifts. She wouldn't be able to enjoy the gifts she received even if she had ten lifetimes to do so. In short, no matter who sent a gift to the Prince's Residence, she wouldn't miss out on any of them. To put it bluntly, most of the concubines in the Prince's Residence didn't receive such treatment. She didn't want to accept any gifts either. However, there were some gifts that she didn't want others to overthink it. At this point, it was necessary for her to have some foresight. She mustn't ruin His Highness's plans. At most, she could only know whose gifts she could accept and whose she couldn't.
"Heavenly King Teng, Madam Meimei, please come with me!" Xue'Er extended her hand to invite them in.
Teng Fei nodded and said, "Thank you!"
Teng Fei's steward, Teng Zhong, followed closely behind them.
They didn't go anywhere else but to the loft within the garden's waterside pavilion. The loft was situated in the middle of the water, and was surrounded by jade lotuses.
Miao Yi and Yun Zhiqiu were already waiting at the entrance of the loft. Both parties smiled and cupped their fists as they greeted each other from afar. Yun Zhiqiu and Zhu Meili were already holding each other's hands, and both of them were smiling like flowers. They called each other 'Big Sister, Little Sister' very affectionately, and refused to let go of each other's hands. Those who didn't know better might even think that they were biological sisters.
Truth be told, Teng Fei was overwhelmed with emotions when he saw Miao Yi again. The scene of Miao Yi being bullied and humiliated during the Purgatory Trial all those years ago was still vivid in his mind. Now, even Teng Fei had to beg Miao Yi for help. Just one word from Miao Yi about good wine, and Teng Fei had no choice but to rush over to meet him.
After exchanging some pleasantries at the entrance, Teng Fei looked around and said, "What an elegant and secluded place!"
'What's there to be elegant about? It's not like you haven't seen good stuff before! ' Miao Yi smiled inwardly. He could hear the underlying meaning behind Teng Fei's words, so he didn't bother with pleasantries. He extended his hand and said, "I've prepared some meager wine. Please come in!"
Teng Fei extended his hand and smiled. "Please!"
The group entered. Aside from the host and the guests taking their seats, the stewards of both parties, Yang Zhaoqing and Teng Zhong, stood behind each other, helping to pour wine and the like.
Naturally, there was no shortage of good wine, and there was no shortage of delicacies spread across the table. However, none of them were here to eat. Naturally, Teng Fei and Zhu Meili couldn't help but praise the food and wine to give face to the host.
After enjoying the wine and the delicacies, Zhu Meili suddenly smiled at Yun Zhiqiu and said, "Big Sister, the scenery in this garden is simple and interesting. I quite like it. Can Big Sister show me around?"
Yun Zhiqiu happily stood up and chuckled, "Sure!" She then turned to Miao Yi and Teng Fei and said, "Your Highnesses, do you have any objections if we go for a walk?"
Teng Fei laughed heartily and said, "As the host wishes!"
Miao Yi then said in a deep voice, "If you neglect King Teng's beloved concubine, I will not forgive you!"
"I wouldn't dare. Little Sister, let's go!" Yun Zhiqiu smiled and pulled Zhu Meili's hand. The two of them then left, chatting happily.
The two women were no longer there to act as a middleman. All that was left was for the men to do.
With the two women gone, the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the room instantly disappeared. Miao Yi raised his cup in greeting, then sighed and said, "I'm afraid Your Highness will have to be careful of Cheng Taize."
Teng Fei's brows twitched. He put down his cup and asked, "What do you mean?"
Miao Yi said, "Why do you ask a question you already know the answer to? Is it because Cheng Taize is unaware of Your Highness's ambitions, or is it because Cheng Taize is unaware of Your Highness's ambitions? To be honest, Cheng Taize had long sent someone to contact me before Your Highness arrived. That's why after I found out about Your Highness's intentions, I was also put in a difficult position! From Kou Lingxu's, Lord Guang Ling's, and this prince's point of view, we naturally wish for the eastern army to be unified. That way, we can clench our fists together to fight against that person from the Heavenly Palace. If we have an extra finger, it will always be uncomfortable to clench it. We might even get one of our fingers broken. "
Teng Fei nodded. "Your Highness is right!"
Miao Yi sighed. "But for the three of us, it doesn't make a difference whether we support Cheng Taize or Your Highness! It's really hard to make a decision. "
Teng Fei said, "Your Highness need not worry about Kou Lingxu and Lord Guang Ling. But what do you think, Your Highness?"
Miao Yi smiled faintly. "I still need to discuss this with the Xiahou clan."
Teng Fei raised his eyebrows when he heard the sudden appearance of the Xiahou clan. He could hear the underlying meaning in Miao Yi's words — 'How can those two clans compare to me? I can get the Xiahou clan to support you. With my support, your chances of success will be much higher! '
"Since Your Highness has invited me to taste your fine wine, I believe you have already made up your mind. If you have anything to say, feel free to speak your mind. As long as the conditions are not too harsh, everything is negotiable!" Teng Fei raised his cup and made his intentions clear.
Miao Yi returned the toast and said, "It is true that my concubine, Fei Hong, is a spy from the Left Division of the Overseers! It is also true that Lord Qing secretly ordered Fei Hong to lead the Shadow Guards to assassinate me! "
Teng Fei didn't know why Miao Yi was suddenly bringing this up. He could only scoff and say, "To think that a Celestial Emperor would commit such despicable acts!"
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