(Thank you to 'Ling Jing 9' 9.1 for the second floating red tip. Here it is! Also, today is the third watch!)
He thought that he had heard wrongly. Taking back the gift that he had already given, this …
"Huh what?" Miao Yi asked curiously, "I don't feel at ease leaving this matter to someone else! After you get it back, keep it for yourself. It's only right that I give it to you. I can't take it lying down if I give it to those guys! "
He couldn't care less about what Xu Jinsong and the other two Advisors were thinking. In any case, it was only a matter of time before they found out that he was cheating on multiple people. When that happened, they wouldn't give him any face either. If Tao Qingli hadn't come knocking on his door, he could have just treated those gifts as free gifts. But since Tao Qingli had already come knocking on his door and wanted to fall out with the Advisors ahead of time, there was no need for him to wait for them to show up first. He would teach them a lesson first. Otherwise, not only would he have given them gifts, but he would also have to suffer their wrath.
If it were any other place, Miao Yi definitely wouldn't dare to do such a thing. After all, those three were already Red Lotus realm experts. Even though Advisors at this level wouldn't dare to recklessly kill the Manor Heads beneath them in other places, they could still order others to seize your territory. For example, Zhang Decheng's attack on Yang Qing. However, Miao Yi didn't have to worry at all in this place, because fighting over territory was not allowed here. It would be strange if Miao Yi was afraid of them!
"My lord! It's not a good idea to take back what you've given away, right? " Yan Xiu said hesitantly, "Doing this kind of thing is too embarrassing. How about I don't want those things, lest word gets out and it doesn't look good on Milord."
"Yan Xiu! Since when did you learn to disobey orders? I treat you well, don't I? " Miao Yi clasped his hands behind his back and said in a slightly displeased tone, "If it wasn't embarrassing, I would have gone myself a long time ago. It's precisely because it's embarrassing that I'm asking you to go. Do you want me to go and embarrass myself, or are you going to embarrass me instead?"
"…" Yan Xiu was speechless. He smiled bitterly and said, "Your humble servant will obey! But … the three of them are Red Lotus cultivators after all. What if they refuse to hand it over? "
"Yan Xiu! You've been with me for so many years, and you've been listening to me for so long. Why don't you understand what I mean? Those three fellows would definitely fall out with me. Now, it wasn't as simple as retrieving the item. Instead, I want you to bring out Advisor Tao's name when you ask for the items back. Just say that she asked me to bring them back and that they wouldn't dare to go against her wishes. If I let them swallow these things without saying a word, they will definitely use all means to deal with me. If I take the things back, they won't dare to openly target me. At that time, everyone will think that they are taking revenge. Didn't you see that I asked Advisor Tao for a spirit feather? As long as they dare to play any tricks on me next time, I'll immediately complain, saying that they're taking revenge on me because I took back what they wanted from them. That's an excuse. Understand? "
Yan Xiu came to a sudden realization. So it was of great importance. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "I understand. I will definitely get it back."
"It's not enough just to get it back. If you don't give it to me, then make a big fuss in Suppressing Tenth Hall. Even if it's just a small amount, we still have to make a big fuss. Even if it's just a small amount, we still have to spread the news." Seeing that Yan Xiu still couldn't make sense of the situation, Miao Yi had no choice but to make things clear. "You're not going alone this time. I just sent a message to Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei, asking them to send a trusted aide each. There are some things that can't be explained too clearly in a letter, lest they fall into someone else's hands. When you're back, go with them and explain your intentions clearly to them. Otherwise, they won't be able to keep their guard up. "
"Understood!" Yan Xiu nodded. After confirming that there was nothing else, he took his leave.
After leaving Raincloud Manor, Tao Qingli headed straight for Suppressing Tenth Hall. As soon as she arrived, she started berating Xu Jinsong, Ji Ze, and Huang Jizhang. 'I've seen troublemakers before, but I've never seen anyone as ridiculous as you. You three bastards are trying to get so many people involved. How are they supposed to handle this? Are you trying to force them to rebel or something? '
The three jade archives that they personally wrote were smashed into their own hands. No matter what the reason was, once this matter was brought to light, they would be the ones in the wrong. No matter what you say, it's useless.
The three of them could only curse inwardly. 'Bastard! Not only did you have a foot in two boats, but you're even trying to do the same to all three of them! Not only did you have a foot in our boat, but you even dared to complain?
Damn you! Worst of all, that bastard from Raincloud Manor actually said that they were the ones who forced him to attack Tranquil Sun Manor. That's not what he said when he told us. 'But I can't say that out loud. Since that's not what he said, why didn't you say so earlier? Why are you even helping him get away with this?
'Just wait and see. There's still a long way to go, and the three of you will definitely suffer!' The three of them had no choice but to suffer in silence. All they could do was curse at Shen Huaixin in their hearts!
Shen Huaixin's position was relatively high. As the Hall Master of a Hall, the entire Suppressing Tenth Hall was his territory. He didn't need to act like the three Advisors and interfere with other people's affairs. As such, he was only reprimanded for failing to supervise properly.
However, even after Tao Qingli left Suppressing Tenth Hall, she didn't mention anything about the gifts. After all, she had always been the one who allowed things to happen. If the three Advisors hadn't gone too far this time, she wouldn't have said anything either …
Mulberry Cloud Manor. Sikong Wuwei was pacing back and forth in his courtyard with a jade archive in his hand. He sat down in the pavilion, took a look at the jade archive, and scratched his head. Then, he returned to the main hall and sat down, scratching his head again.
Seeing how conflicted he was, his handmaidens Yu Fang and Yu Lian walked over and asked, "Milord, is there a problem?"
"I can't figure it out!" Sikong Wuwei shook his head, gritting his teeth as he pointed at the jade archive and said, "I didn't want to give those things to those three bastards either. But if word gets out that I've already given them away, I'll become a laughing stock. When have I, Sikong Wuwei, ever done something so shameful? What is Brother Miao trying to do? "
Thousand Lake Manor. Sitting in front of a long table, Zhao Fei had a confused look on his face as well. He held the jade archive in one hand and tapped his fingers on the table with the other. He couldn't figure out what Miao Yi was trying to do either.
However, based on their trust in Miao Yi, they knew that he must have a reason for doing this. In the end, they all sent their trusted aides to carry out the task …
Suppressing Tenth Hall. Inside Advisor Xu's manor. A cultivator entered the main hall and bowed. Xu Jinsong then extended his hand and said, "Liu Fen, sit down and we'll talk!"
"Thank you, Advisor!" The cultivator named Liu Fen politely replied, then sat down.
Xu Jinsong smiled and said, "Liu Fen! You told me that you didn't want to go to Raincloud Manor. After thinking about it, I realized that you're right. Raincloud Manor is really messed up right now. Why don't you go to Tranquil Sun Manor? I've already gotten you the position of a Mountain Chieftain. Haha! Logically speaking, your cultivation should be enough to become a Manor Head. However, you can be a Mountain Chieftain for now. You'll have plenty of opportunities in the future. "
Xu Jinsong waited for Liu Fen to thank him. However, a hesitant look flashed across Liu Fen's face. Xu Jinsong's expression immediately darkened. "What? You're not willing? "
"No, no!" Liu Fen hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "Advisor, I'm not in a hurry. You should make arrangements for the others first. I can wait a little longer."
In his heart, however, he grumbled, 'Who would dare go to Tranquil Sun Manor?! That's why they were all slaughtered! ' The three murderers were still on the loose, and they were still eyeing Tranquil Sun Manor. It was obvious that they viewed Tranquil Sun Manor as their private property. If one day, those three lunatics decided to massacre Tranquil Sun Manor again, they wouldn't even have the chance to cry. No matter how valuable something was, it wouldn't be as important as their own lives!
Xu Jinsong's expression gradually darkened. Normally, they would try to curry favor with Miao Yi, but now, they were all hiding from him. This was already the second person to reject him. He wasn't a fool. How could he not guess the reason?
Just as he was about to teach Miao Yi a lesson, a maidservant walked in from outside and reported, "Milord! Raincloud Manor, Thousand Lake Manor, and Mulberry Cloud Manor have sent representatives to request an audience with you, milord! "
"I haven't even settled the score with them yet. How dare they come and see me!" Xu Jinsong's expression immediately turned furious, and he vented his anger on Liu Fen. "You can leave for now! I'm telling you, you'll never get another opportunity like this again. Go back and think about it! "
Liu Fen obediently retreated.
Not long after, Yan Xiu, Lian Babai, and Zhang Yaocheng walked in together. The latter two were Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei's trusted aides.
Naturally, Xu Jinsong wasn't going to give them any face. With a cold expression, he asked, "What business do you have with me?"
The three of them each handed over a list. Xu Jinsong was a little confused after reading through it. He asked, "What's the meaning of this?"
Yan Xiu cupped his fists and replied, "By the decree of Traversing Water Palace's Advisor Tao, the Manor Head has ordered us to take back the gifts we've given you, milord!"
"…" Xu Jinsong was flabbergasted. He was speechless for a long time. Soon, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
The handmaidens by his side were also dumbfounded. How could they ask someone to take back the gifts they'd given …
When Yan Xiu and the other two walked out of Advisor Xu's manor, they turned around to take a look. They could hear the sound of teacups smashing on the ground.
The three of them looked at each other guiltily. Yan Xiu then raised his hand and said, "Let's go, you two. There are still two more to go!"
After the three of them left Advisor Ji and Advisor Huang's manors, they went on a stroll around Suppressing Tenth Hall.
By the time the three of them left Suppressing Tenth Hall on their mounts, Suppressing Tenth Hall was already in an uproar.
The gifts they'd given to the three Advisors were now being taken back. One could only imagine how fast news like this spread.
Suppressing Tenth Hall's Little Auntie, Ru Huan, hurried into the Hall Master's silent quarters and hurriedly reported the news.
Shen Huaixin, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, was startled. He asked, "They've come to us to take back their gifts as well?"
Ru Huan shook her head and said, "Not yet. The people sent by the three Manors have already left."
Shen Huaixin let out a sigh of relief. However, his expression was still a little unhappy. "Those three bastards are getting more and more out of hand. Do they think I'm just a decoration?! If I don't teach them a lesson and teach them a lesson, who knows what kind of trouble they'll stir up in the future?! "
Two days later, Thousand Lake Manor, Mulberry Cloud Manor, and Raincloud Manor all received a decree at the same time. The two hundred men they'd sent to Tranquil Sun Manor to guard the place would no longer have to return. They would all be detained in Tranquil Sun Manor. In other words, six hundred men from the three Manors had been cut off in one fell swoop.
The three Manors couldn't say anything. After all, they'd already wiped out Tranquil Sun Manor. They couldn't just leave Tranquil Sun Manor empty all the time. What else could they say if they were to transfer men from Tranquil Sun Manor?
That wasn't the end of it. A few days later, the various Manors began redeploying their forces again. They said that it was easy for people to become lazy if they stayed in one place for too long, so they had to rotate their forces. Then, another six hundred men were transferred from the other six Manors to Tranquil Sun Manor.
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