FENG YU JIU TIAN [VOLUME TWO]

Chapter Ten

Lie Er turned his focus to the old man, "Official Xia, there were two matters to be dealt with. You've finished discussing the first one, what is the second?"

In a stern voice, the man replied. "The remaining issue only concerns only the Prince. As a servant Lie Er, you dare to pry?"

Lie Er gave the Official a disgruntled cold 'Humph!' and soon turned his attention to his master. A slight grin drew across his lips, "I know you want to have a confidential discussion. Well, I'll see myself out and carry on with my duties." Shortly after, the young man waltzed out the door and shut it attentively after his exit. He then left to seek the other servants.  

Feng Ming's eyes left the door and back to the remaining occupant of the room.

"Official Xia, why did you intentionally target Lie Er? He was only prompting the continuation of our talk."

A nasty sneer drew across the advisor's lips, "Prince, do you not feel as an attendant, Lie Er seems quite knowledgeable and overly bold for someone in his rank? Additionally, all the events he has given foresight into have proceeded with his predictions."

"Haven't we discussed this matter already? He may be a spy however as you've said he is unlikely to bring me any harm. In fact he may be able to even help me so let him."

"Spies can be taken advantage of, but they can never be fully trusted." The old man rebutted whilst stroking his beard with concern.

"I am worried about Prince, under these circumstances you are well aware that he is untrustworthy, yet you've continued to invest your confidence in him."

"This..." Feng Ming was genuinely surprised by his advisor's comment.

Indeed, even though Feng Ming knew of Lie Er's questionable origins, he held the young man in high regard. Lie Er had an unspoken unique charm, and unknowingly everybody began to rely heavily on him.

The Prince was experiencing an unsettling alarm, if Lie Er was using his charima and virtue to shuttle in between countries, indeed it would be very hard to put up a guard.

Official Xia continued, "Up until now, Lie Er has openly showcased his talents. He is making it explicit that he is not as simple as he appears. Preciously because of this, we have taken our guards down and relaxed in his presence."

Feng Ming nodded silently in agreement. He had a good point Lie Er does seem to have a repertoire of psychological strategies up his sleeve.

Official Xia was satisfied with the Prince's response. The old man rekindled the need to be alert around the spy. Seeing that he had addressed the mater, he gave his master a smile.

"We can discuss Lie Er at a future date, it's hard to say perhaps Prince's charm has him wrapped around your little finger and he is indeed serving you wholeheartedly."

Taking a deep breath, "As for the second agenda, it's this..." he paused and carefully took out something tucked inside his sleeve pockets. He held out the item and whispered, "King Rong wrote a letter."

"Really?" Feng Ming immediately jumped with joy, "What did he write? Quickly, pass it to me!"

The moment the Prince's hands reached out to snatch the letter the old man drew back and chortled and shook his head in disapproval.

"Prince, compose yourself, have you lost your sense of etiquette? Let me explain. King Rong sent three letters in total. Each of them has been personally addressed. One for General Tong, the second to myself and the last was for the Prince. We have already digests our individual letters in private. The Prince should proceed to do so alone."