Chapter 610 - 610 425

610: Chapter 425 610: Chapter 425 Su Chang’an had noticed a new phenomenon: those who had been put to work suddenly received orders this day to not go out and labor.

They were detained inside, no longer required to show themselves.

Su Chang’an…, this heir has already seen it.

Now there’s no use hiding your actions.

Just wait for us to come and clean you all up!

Jiang Tang was visiting another country for the first time.

It was like going abroad—a laughably easy concept in the Cultivation World.

Ha-ha-ha, no need for visas or anything of the sort.

As long as you’re powerful enough and have a reason, you can travel the world!

Jiang Tang thought this was a great idea.

Traveling the world without the need for money, just needing to be happy, and at the same time able to eradicate evil and seek justice for the people!

Ye Tian had already received his father’s summons because the King had asked several times why, after several days, he still hadn’t returned from his leave.

General Ye, of course, didn’t tell the King that his son had encountered troubles outside, nor did he divulge his son’s activities abroad; he merely stated that his son had mentioned he would return after a few more days.

The King was quite anxious.

Having not received any benefits, not knowing about good pills, and after consuming the pills, feeling a surge in physical strength—previously drained by the sight of beauties in the harem to the point of helplessness—he felt an increase in his condition.

Having taken just two pills, he felt a slight increase in his strength.

As a King with supreme authority, he naturally began to think again about longevity.

Gaining a level could mean many more years of life; how could he not be anxious?

Therefore, there was another inquiry from the Chief Eunuch.

Ye Tian had been out for several days; why was there not even a hint of news?

General Ye naturally claimed that Ye Tian had sent word back that he was still searching for Jiang Tang, not having found him yet, and he didn’t share with these people the fact that he had already met Jiang Tang and was out on a mission with him.

General Ye was also under pressure.

Recently, Liu Xu had started to make moves again, having his team on ostensible patrols around the Imperial City on a daily basis to search for any spies.

In reality, though, these people were just loitering on the streets, causing trouble for both businesses and civilians alike.

Another group of people sent out by Tang Weiguo—his son and his classmates—were also prowling the streets, looking into matters.

They were a bit better, devoid of a disruptive intent.

Tang Feiyang had been quite bothered recently by Du Jiaolan, who had suspiciously been pestering him, trying to infiltrate his family, and deliberately getting close to his sisters.

To get closer to Tang Feiyang, Du Jiaolan had conceived myriad schemes, only by getting to know the women in Tang Feiyang’s family could she take further steps.

As such, she had sent out invitations, enticing some ladies and heirs of wealthy families to her estate, and at first, limited contact with the young ladies wasn’t permitted.

With the funds provided by her organization, Du Jiaolan was quite willing to spend on banquets, adorning herself with the finest clothes and jewelry.

As a result, those who had thought the Duke’s Mansion was a sinking ship realized it still had some depth to it.

Previously, some young ladies who had not been on good terms with their family also began to interact with the ladies of the Du Family at the behest of their mothers.

Within these arrangements, of course, were some members deliberately placed by Du Jiaolan from her organization, including wives and young ladies.

Why wouldn’t they unite if they had things to accomplish?

At first, Du Jiaolan’s banquet only invited some rather influential households, including the families of Tang Weiguo’s household.

The first gathering didn’t go very smoothly; some people they wished to form connections with, including important wives and young ladies from other families, and Tang Weiguo’s relatives, did not attend.

Yet, Du Jiaolan wasn’t discouraged and, in collaboration with her gang, occasionally held banquets.

Among the gang members were young ladies who knew the young ladies from Tang Weiguo’s household, so they took turns hosting these banquets.

Through deliberate arrangements, Du Jiaolan finally became acquainted with the ladies of Tang Weiguo’s family, as their gang specifically interacted with certain families that were their targets.

Initially, others were distrustful, only engaging in superficial interaction.

Once acquainted, naturally, there was give-and-take.

Du Jiaolan visited the Minister Mansion, and of course, she wasn’t alone—the mothers’ sisters accompanied her.

Once the visitation card was sent in, and without Tang Weiguo’s knowledge, it’s not unusual for women to interact without telling everything to men.

Without Tang Feiyang’s knowledge, Du Jiaolan had already grown quite familiar with his mother and sisters; she appeared before him at one of his mother’s banquets, giving Tang Feiyang a headache.

Tang Feiyang had already guessed that the recent tranquility within the Capital City was superficial; in the shadows, someone had begun to stir.

He noted that the frequency of the wives and young ladies holding banquets was on the rise.

Suspecting others is one thing, but when his own family also began holding banquets, it indicated that his family members had been swayed.

The emergence of Du Jiaolan made it clear to Tang Feiyang that this was a gang affair.

Tang Feiyang had a headache dealing with the fact that most of the affluent families in the Capital City had already been caught up in this circle.

If every influential person in every family was suspected of gang involvement, then what about his own mother and sisters?

This was the crux of his headache.

Du Jiaolan’s role may have been unclear, but within the three major forces in court, there were people involved from every family.

“Tang Feiyang, we meet again.

I didn’t expect your Minister Mansion to be so welcoming!”

Tang Feiyang…, it must be your enthusiasm, right?

Aren’t you the one being enthusiastic in front of me now?

“Miss Du, we’re not that close, and in matters of male and female interaction, we should keep a respectful distance.

Please show some self-respect!”

Du Jiaolan, her mouth covered by a handkerchief, giggled: “Tang Feiyang, it turns out you’re such a bookworm.

You’re not married, and neither am I.

Isn’t our speaking together, increasing our friendship and feelings?”