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Chapter 656 - 646: Take Action

Chapter 656: Chapter 646: Take Action

"Flowers are draped with brocade, blazing fire cooks oil, truly an excellent addition to an already great event!"

Watching the figure on television surrounded by bodyguards, with numerous media still vying to interview, Wu Hua slowly put down the empty wine glass with a tone of admiration.

Upon hearing footsteps approaching from behind, she finally diverted her gaze from the television, slightly tilting her head.

"Have the people been brought here? How’s the arrangement for the celebration banquet?"

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, the people have been brought over, and everything is ready."

"Good."

Wu Hua nodded with satisfaction, stood up, and began walking outside.

The figure standing silently in the corner couldn’t help but ask, "Sect Leader, where are you going?"

"To add more fuel to her fire!"

As Wu Hua said this, she pointed at the screen, directing that person’s gaze to the famous figure on the television.

They murmured, "Jiang Lingxi!"

Listening closely, the voice carried an indelible resentment.

The fashion event concluded successfully, with the celebration banquet set for the evening.

Considering everyone had been busy all morning, the afternoon was free for rest so that they would have the energy for the evening banquet.

However, after breaking through the media siege, Jiang Lingxi didn’t return to Chongxiao Tower with Tong Yue and others to rest, but instead sat in Carl’s car heading to Wu Jue’s place.

As for why she still took Carl’s car, she thought there was no point in troubling another.

When she met Wu Jue and the others, Jiang Lingxi was still in that painstakingly crafted cyan dress.

She originally planned to return this dress to Mr. Casuo’s studio, but after a phone call, the elder simply and decisively gifted the dress to her.

With no need to return the dress, she didn’t bother finding a place to change and wore it over.

Upon entering, Changning pulled her for a group photo.

"Sister Xi, mighty and awesome, ruling the world!"

"You watched the livestream as well?"

"Hehe."

Not only did she watch the livestream, but she also posted many comments.

"Sister Xi, Mister, have some tea."

Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing sat side by side on the sofa, barely finishing half a cup of tea when Wu Jue came down the stairs, his expression more solemn than the last meeting.

Putting down the teacup, Jiang Lingxi turned to exchange a glance with Shen Yunqing.

"Has something changed?"

Wu Jue nodded, his gaze falling on Jiang Lingxi’s face, then at the Buddha Beads firmly worn on her wrist, bluntly speaking since Changning was in the kitchen, "Has Your Majesty felt better?"

Cooperatively, Jiang Lingxi moved her wrist, "I feel no discomfort now. These Buddha Beads..."

She was about to take them off when Wu Jue quickly raised his hand to stop her, "Your Majesty should continue wearing them."

Jiang Lingxi raised an eyebrow, "Still useful?"

"Possibly."

These three words caused Shen Yunqing to frown as well, "What changes have you noticed?"

"Members of the Changcang Sect have been active lately; I suspect they might be planning something big." Wu Jue said while looking at Jiang Lingxi, "When does Your Majesty plan to leave?"

"If nothing goes wrong, it’ll be tomorrow."

The place was small, and she had already seen and tried everything by the first day she arrived. With the fashion event over, only the celebration banquet remained, so she didn’t intend to stay longer.

"Is there any other event before you leave?"

"There’s still the celebration banquet tonight."

Wu Jue’s downcast silence prompted Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing to think of a possibility at the same time.

"Will Wu Hua make a move at the celebration banquet?"

"The celebration banquet will be crowded with all sorts. It’s indeed a good opportunity to fish in troubled waters."

Even having guessed this, it’s unclear what tactics Wu Hua would employ at that time.

But none of the three present had considered simply avoiding the banquet.

Not to mention Jiang Lingxi, being a hot topic of this event, irresponsibly missing the banquet would stir significant public outcry.

Wu Hua’s schemes are not something easily avoided.

If avoided this time, will she need to hide forever?

Besides, the word ’avoid’ doesn’t even exist in her vocabulary!

"Use soldiers to block soldiers, water to cover water."

"Just counter each move."

Seeing the two in front of him discussing how they would handle the situation, Wu Jue decided to present his plan directly.

"My appearance would draw attention, so at that time, Your Majesty should bring Changning with you."

Jiang Lingxi looked at his shiny bald head and nodded, "Okay."

Wu Jue handed over a seemingly low-key brooch, "This is a mini communicator made by Chang Fu. Just pin it on your clothes during the banquet. Yunqing and I will stay outside, and if anything happens, we’ll know Your Majesty’s situation in time."

Jiang Lingxi took the brooch and looked at it closely, noticing a sapphire twinkling at its center, "Quite delicate."

She said and pinned it onto her dress.

She didn’t plan on changing dresses either; the dress would do perfectly for the evening banquet as well.

For inconvenience’s sake.

Changning poked his head out from the kitchen, "Lunch is ready; can we start eating?"

An unexpected battle awaited them that night, so naturally, they needed to eat well and recharge.

*

Brought back to Aibosi Manor by a friend, Gu Qiantong had no appetite for lunch and went directly to the guest room to rest.

Tossing and turning for a while before catching sleep, she ended up having a nightmare.

When she suddenly awoke from the nightmare, she saw a figure at the foot of the bed’s sofa, more terrifying than the nightmare itself.

"How...how did you come in?"

If she remembered correctly, she had locked the room before sleeping.

Even the curtains on the balcony were drawn tight.

Wu Hua turned her head slowly when she heard her voice, "Awake. I didn’t disturb you since you were having a nightmare."

Gu Qiantong: "..."

Is this something a human would say?

But she only dared to complain in her heart.

Faced with this elusive, mysterious woman in front of her, she instinctively felt she was very dangerous.

"Why are you looking for me?"

"Jiang Lingxi is returning to the country."

Gu Qiantong was stunned, and her face turned a few shades paler.

The nightmare’s subject was Jiang Lingxi!

"Whether she returns or not, what’s it got to do with me?"

Wu Hua squinted, her tone becoming more dangerous, "Are you having second thoughts?"

"Is that...is that not allowed?"

"She merely walked a show in a dragon robe; do you really think she’s an emperor who determines life and death? Are you, the noble Gu Family’s daughter, really this timid? You’re bringing shame to your family. If the other Gu Family members find out you’re scared to deal with a mere small-time celebrity, what do you think they’ll think of you, the Gu Family’s eldest daughter?"

Gu Qiantong was left with her chest heaving.

She was indeed the eldest daughter of the Gu Family, but the Gu Family was a fiercely competitive one, where every superior beat down other competitors to claim the head position.

In the Gu Family, the disparity between the successful and the failed was like night and day.

She couldn’t allow the other Gu Family members to look down on her as it would affect her standing in her grandfather’s heart.

But thinking of dealing with Jiang Lingxi...

"I’ve got your back. What’s there to be afraid of?" The cold veil brushed across her cheek, making Gu Qiantong look up to meet a pair of eyes filled with temptation and chills. "Believe me, you don’t want to know what would happen if you go back on your word with me."

Though the room was warm like spring, Gu Qiantong couldn’t help but shiver.