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Dusk, Wu Wang Palace.

Qin Tian stood at the entrance of Wu Wang Palace, waiting for the guard’s report.

At this moment, his mind was calm, but he carried a fighting spirit.

Having offended the Ninth Prince and with the Crown Prince being unreliable, Qin Tian could only seek help from Wu Wang now.

Being out of the Imperial City now, he was in a lower position, having to rely on others, waiting for the opportunity to grow.

And Wu Wang, though cunning, at least had the power to counter the Ninth Prince and was more discreet than the Crown Prince. With no one else to choose, Qin Tian would rather temporarily choose Wu Wang.

However, Qin Tian was also aware that while he was willing to choose Wu Wang, Wu Wang might not be willing to stand against the Ninth Prince to help him.

Remembering the tough stance Wu Wang took the first time they met, Qin Tian felt a chill in his heart.

But now, he truly had no choice.

”Governor Qin Tian, please.”

The guard who reported returned, leading Qin Tian into Wu Wang Palace.

This was the second time Qin Tian entered Wu Wang Palace, only a few days apart, yet his mood was vastly different.

The first time, he was excited and curious, full of ambition.

This time, Qin Tian came with the mentality of a last-ditch survival, completely devoid of his previous ambition.

The guard brought Qin Tian to Wu Wang’s vast study.

In the study, Wu Wang was painting.

After the guard reported and left, Qin Tian knelt on one knee: ”Your humble servant greets Wu Wang!”

Wu Wang continued painting, unmoved.

Just like their first meeting, Qin Tian knelt on one knee, left waiting on the side.

”Your humble servant greets His Highness Wu Wang!”

The situation was urgent; Qin Tian had no time or mood to waste with the old man and repeated his words.

”Rise.”

Wu Wang stopped his pen and finally spoke: ”I hate being disturbed while painting.”

Right off the bat, it was a reprimand for Qin Tian, causing Qin Tian’s brows to furrow instantly.

”Your humble servant was rash, but I have urgent matters to report to Your Highness,” Qin Tian said with a salute.

”Speak.” Wu Wang replied leisurely, seemingly unconcerned.

”He Mingdong, Deputy Governor of the East Gate, colluded with Demons, smuggling poisons from the Demon Clan into the Imperial City for huge profits. After I captured his men, he brazenly led people to the East Gate prison to rescue them. I repeatedly advised him, but he refused to listen, forcing me to kill him to set an example. This matter is of great importance, so I report to Your Highness.”

Qin Tian spoke steadily as Wu Wang turned to glance at him, appearing as if he already knew about it.

”And then?” Wu Wang said, ”I am aware of this matter. I will have the Ministry of War officials conduct a fair investigation. If there’s nothing else, you may leave.”

Buzz!

Qin Tian was stunned.

He initially thought he’d made his implications clear enough that Wu Wang would at least say something to indicate his stance.

Unexpectedly, Wu Wang was completely indifferent!

”This old man really doesn’t intend to confront the Ninth Prince! Now it’s troublesome...”

Qin Tian exhaled deeply. He had anticipated Wu Wang’s reaction, so when Wu Wang appeared indifferent, Qin Tian got to the point directly:

”Your Highness, He Mingdong was one of the Ninth Prince’s men. I executed him impartially, but I heard the Ninth Prince is enraged, so...”

”So what? I have ordered the Ministry of War to investigate, and the Ninth Prince cannot prevent my investigation. You need not worry.”

”But Your Highness, I fear the Ninth Prince will... take personal revenge against me.”

”Then be careful. If needed, I can assist you.”

”Thank you, Your Highness!”

”If I imprison you, the Ninth Prince wouldn’t dare raid my Ministry of War’s prison.”

”...”

In an instant, Qin Tian was speechless, his heart despairing!

He had thought Wu Wang might relent and lend him a hand, but this old man was just playing with him!

Being imprisoned, losing his freedom, wouldn’t he be powerless and at others’ mercy?

”Given your position as East Gate Governor, I didn’t imprison you pending trial. If you wish, I can fulfill that for you.”

As Qin Tian stood in a daze, Wu Wang looked back, casting a sidelong glance at Qin Tian, his tone seemingly meaningful.

Thud!

Qin Tian’s heart instantly felt as if it had dropped to the ground.

He now understood the kind of person this old man was!

This old man was selfish and self-serving!

Having previously misled Qin Tian into being loyal, now when he needed Wu Wang’s help, Wu Wang stood by watching! Instead of helping, he mocked!

”Your humble servant understands, your humble servant takes leave!”

Qin Tian bowed, no longer holding any hope for Wu Wang.

”Good that you understand, Qin Tian. Handle your matters yourself, don’t always pull others into your troubles. Understand your role, a pawn with only the fate of being maneuvered.”

Wu Wang turned away, no longer giving Qin Tian a glance, heading into the inner room.

A pawn with only the fate of being maneuvered!

This sentence imprinted deeply in Qin Tian’s heart, causing a sudden pain!

A pawn...

Indeed, he was merely a pawn in Wu Wang’s eyes!

Could it be that uncovering He Mingdong’s illegal activities was orchestrated by Wu Wang? Was he the one playing chess?

Now, having fulfilled the purpose of this pawn, he simply discarded it!?

Qin Tian couldn’t understand entirely, but it was evident that He Mingdong being exposed was, unsurprisingly, not a coincidence but a deliberate orchestration!

Whether it was arranged by the Crown Prince’s people or Wu Wang’s, Qin Tian couldn’t yet speculate.

But now it no longer mattered.

Without Wu Wang’s help, Qin Tian now could only confront the Ninth Prince head-on!

The Ninth Prince, with his Royal Family status, had many experts and strategists, overwhelmingly powerful.

Whereas, newly arrived in the Imperial City, Qin Tian had only a few brothers, holding a position dependent on others, struggling every step, too insignificant.

In such a contrast, Qin Tian knew that a head-on clash would shatter him, leaving nothing!

Leaving Wu Wang Palace, Qin Tian felt a sensation he had never experienced before—

Despair.

This time, he truly felt doomed; not only was he in trouble, but even Zhou Yang and others might be implicated.

In the vast Imperial City, as long as the Ninth Prince gave an order, his small position as East Gate Governor would have no place to stand.

Qin Tian contemplated leaving the Imperial City, but after rejecting Young Zhuang’s suggestion, now it might be too late; the Ninth Prince must have already taken action!

”At home, perhaps...”

Thinking of this, Qin Tian felt uneasy and hurried towards the Qin mansion.

Sure enough, when Qin Tian arrived at the street of his Qin mansion, he saw the place, both inside and out, already surrounded by people!

Mystical Iron Armor, fully armed guards! At least a thousand!

Such an outfit, Qin Tian had seen in the East State Mountain Range; those were the Ninth Prince’s personal guards!