I Don't Agree to the Terms
Chapter 530 - 291: Can’t Come Empty-handed for the First Time

Chapter 530: Chapter 291: Can’t Come Empty-handed for the First Time

Yong’an City, for Gu Shanhai, was his first visit and, compared to other cities, as the capital of a nation, it was undoubtedly larger and more majestic.

On the way, Gu Shanhai had come to understand why Princess Fushan managed to remain a part of the Imperial Party and was still alive until now, when the accounts were settled.

Clearly, she was handpicked by Luo Chuan to be a decoy rather than relying on her own strength.

From her behavior and demeanor, she possessed the royal air and etiquette and was quite clever. The only flaw was that her vision was too narrow, focusing on the immediate and relying on petty cleverness.

This was not without its advantages; in normal times, such a princess wouldn’t cause much trouble and could be suitable for a political marriage.

But now, being plotted against by Luo Chuan to become a figurehead for the Imperial Party, she drew the attention of many wise individuals wishing to restore order. What followed was relatively simple, like drawing hate in a game, AOE clearing the monsters would do the job.

Thus, the previous glory of the Imperial Party was essentially crafted by Luo Chuan through various means.

He was seeking to usurp the throne because the clean-up was nearly complete, with only Princess Fushan remaining as the last target.

The princess was completely unaware of these matters and was instead somewhat complacently convinced of her own merits.

Gu Shanhai pondered how many of his former 3000 soldiers were still alive and how many of the old ministers were willing to help her.

Since Luo Chuan had arranged an assassination, it indicated that these people were no longer influential and stood little chance of accomplishing much.

The two entered Yong’an City one after the other, with Gu Shanhai deliberately leaving the group and not entering with Princess Fushan.

By now, he had fully understood the role of Princess Fushan. The shield had been activated, and to stay by her side would be to risk getting struck by the same arrows.

It was beyond Gu Shanhai how she could dare to confidently enter the city, knowing Luo Chuan intended to kill her, and moreover, daring to ride in such a luxurious carriage, with a significant number of guards, without any disguise, and showing her true face.

This behavior was tantamount to announcing to the world, "I am Princess Fushan. I am not only alive but have returned to stir things up."

However, he had to admit he was quite satisfied with her way of drawing enemies’ ire.

Thus, after entering the city, he quietly slipped away from the group, planning to find a place to lay low until nightfall.

Along the way, he even cast a divination and found that the previously ominous signs had now turned plain, indicating no danger in his plans to excavate the Heavenly Emperor Tripod.

Naturally, this was because he had changed certain things; his discovery by Luo Chuan was likely due to something he had guided. But now, with Princess Fushan drawing attention, how would it be Gu Shanhai’s turn?

Her ability to draw hatred was surely first-class.

Gu Shanhai estimated that upon entering the city, she would likely return to her own Princess Mansion.

To him, she still believed she was being discreet, which almost made him laugh.

Luckily, Gu Shanhai’s demand was not high; he only needed Princess Fushan to attract attention, no, for just half a "two hours," which was quite normal for him to ensure concealment, handle aftermath, disguise, and deal with various tasks if he took a bit longer.

"Tsk," Gu Shanhai watched as Princess Fushan’s carriage departed, sincerely hoping she could fulfill her plans instead of losing her footing and drowning or dying from a common cold.

As for sympathy? What was there for Gu Shanhai to sympathize with? After all, he had saved her life and she was returning a small favor, which was reasonable. Besides, her return was not his suggestion but her own.

What did it have to do with Gu Shanhai?

’Next, I’ll find a secure place to stay until the night falls and listen for information.’

After some thought, Gu Shanhai found a deserted place to bury himself.

The most secure method was certainly to bury himself, and then he grew a plant resembling foxtail grass from his forehead to carry out photosynthesis from the outside.

’A bit low on energy, but it feels nice and warm...’ Gu Shanhai felt languid as he photosynthesized, and his skin began to absorb nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

It felt like basking in the sun and drinking a beverage, extremely relaxing.

’Guess I’ve become a plant person...’

Gu Shanhai thought leisurely.

Then his perception and Spiritual Sense began to expand, quickly spreading throughout Yong’an City.

He did so subtly, without alerting anyone.

If he had been detected, someone would have come to investigate by now.

But it was not certain if they could find anything, as Gu Shanhai was buried about a hundred meters deep in the soil.

It was unlikely anyone would dig down a hundred meters to discover him.

As time passed, Gu Shanhai also saw the fate of Princess Fushan.

She was barely back at the mansion for half a "two hours" when the entire Princess Mansion was encircled, so tightly that not a drop could seep through. Since she had already returned, it was inappropriate to kill her, so they announced she had fallen ill and immediately imprisoned her.

As for how she got surrounded, of course, there were spies in the princess’s own mansion who confirmed her return and, consequently, she ’fell ill’.

She would probably have to wait until Luo Chuan’s ascension before succumbing to a sudden cold.

This time, there would be no escape; after being rescued by Gu Shanhai, she could have just left to live incognito elsewhere. Even if Luo Chuan knew, he would have turned a blind eye. But she insisted on coming back and returning to the Princess Mansion so conspicuously, which was no different from rubbing salt in Luo Chuan’s wounds.