Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 709 - 551: A Promise Worth a Thousand Gold_2

Chapter 709: Chapter 551: A Promise Worth a Thousand Gold_2

Remembering the last words Shen Wuzheng said at the Shen Family during the day, he felt a tremendous shock, not knowing for a moment how to choose—after all, even though he hadn’t directly experienced the means of that Guanghan Guest, he had witnessed them. Even someone like Yu Wenye had narrowly escaped death at the other’s hands several times.

It was clear this person used cunning strategies and had a ruthless heart.

In the end, it was Yu Wenye, who had been silent, who spoke up.

He said, "If you don’t go, I won’t blame you; if you choose to go, I’ll protect you."

Pei Xingyuan had always emphasized that success this time came through taking risks, because he himself understood that tonight’s matter was bound to be dangerous. But upon hearing Yu Wenye’s words and seeing Shen Wuzheng’s clearly distant yet undoubtedly concerned gaze, he felt an overwhelming surge of bravado and finally slapped the table: "I’ll go!"

Thus began tonight’s journey.

Yet, just now, he indeed felt a twinge of fear.

Jin Daji also laughed, chuckling as he and those burly men slowly approached, saying, "Mr. Pei, don’t take it too seriously, we only seek wealth, not life."

Having said that, he boarded the carriage, took the reins and whip from Pei Xingyuan, and sat in his place. Pei Xingyuan understood and immediately moved aside slightly.

Jin Daji lightly flicked the whip, and the carriage immediately moved forward.

The burly men in black naturally followed on either side of the carriage, but as they left the East Market North Gate and moved inward, Pei Xingyuan instinctively looked back, only to find one of the burly men in black remained motionless at the spot.

Pei Xingyuan was taken aback: "That person—"

Jin Daji smiled while driving and said, "He’s going to stay there."

"Why?"

"Tonight’s matters must remain confidential, so we let him stay there to prevent anyone from following us."

"..."

Pei Xingyuan’s expression stiffened, not expecting the other side to take such measures to prevent being followed—knowing that although this method seemed simple, sometimes the simpler the method, the more effective it is. In the darkness of night, if someone were to follow them, it would be hard for those on the carriage to notice, but leaving a person on their path, whether it’s people or carriages passing by, would inevitably cause a disturbance.

Pei Xingyuan looked back again, gazing at the receding North Gate and the tall sturdy figure for a long time before barely managing a smile: "You guys are certainly cautious."

Jin Daji continued to drive while smiling, "No choice."

"..."

"Mr. Pei should understand as well, these days it’s not just the two of us, or the court, but all the citizens of Daxing City are eyeing this batch of medicine. If we aren’t careful—"

Pei Xingyuan looked at him: "Then what?"

Jin Daji suddenly let out a soft laugh and said, "I’m afraid more people will die from this matter than from the plague!"

"...!"

Pei Xingyuan’s eyes flickered slightly in the pitch-black night.

After a moment, he smiled and said, "Is that so."

As they spoke, the carriage had already left the North Gate, and even the faint light from the shaking lanterns was gradually swallowed by the deep, inky night.

Meanwhile, in another market within the Governmental District, not far from Metropolitan City, in a small alley.

Yu Wenye, dressed in black, stood leaning against the wall, unmoving as if still meditating, but his lean body exuded strength, like a leopard in the night ready to hunt at any moment, brimming with ferocity and agility.

Behind him were several subordinates holding horses. Having put bits on the horses and wrapped their hooves with cloth, they made no sound.

Everyone quietly lay in wait here without a single cough or breath.

Just then, a rush of footsteps approached.

Yu Wenye immediately opened his eyes, and in the night, his sharp, constrained eyes seemed particularly bright. The person running in was none other than Mu Xian, also dressed in black and looking somewhat tense.

He said, "Master."

Yu Wenye asked, "How is it?"

Mu Xian replied in a deep voice, "The other side left someone at the East Market North Gate. Our people couldn’t follow and have lost track."

"Lost track?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenye frowned slightly. Yet he did not get angry, only calmly asked, "Do we also have people arranged on the other routes?"

Mu Xian, panting, said, "The other side brought many people, and at every segment of the road, they leave someone at the intersections. Our people on the other routes can’t move any further."

"Oh?"

Yu Wenye slightly raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with a subtle brilliance.

Such a simple method!

But in times like these, the simpler the method, the more straightforward, even effectively blocking our paths.

Indeed, just as Shen Wuzheng said, while they think deeply, the other side doesn’t think shallowly either.

So now—

Upon hearing Mu Xian’s words, several of Yu Wenye’s personal soldiers grew nervous and quickly stepped forward saying, "Second Young Master, what should we do next?"

"Should we follow directly?"

"If we do that, it will certainly alert them and tonight’s action will be completely exposed."

"But if we don’t follow, what if Mr. Pei—"

Hearing them speak like this, Mu Xian’s expression grew increasingly conflicted. As Yu Wenye’s personal soldiers, they naturally followed only his orders, but Pei Xingyuan, being Yu Wenye’s close friend, had known them for quite some time. This Second Young Master Pei was amiable and righteous. Even if he wasn’t their subordinate, they had considerable feelings for Mr. Pei.

If they really ignored him, wouldn’t they be leaving him to fall into danger?

Mu Xian held his breath, anxiously watching Yu Wenye as if awaiting some kind of verdict.

In a moment of pause, yet what seemed like an endless silence for those around, Yu Wenye suddenly said, "Have they not left the East Market?"

Mu Xian nodded: "Yes, their carriage entered the East Market, and the warehouse should be inside."

"..."

Yu Wenye pondered for a while, then suddenly said, "Let’s go!"

Mu Xian widened his eyes at him: "Second Young Master, are we—leaving Mr. Pei?"