Chapter 1124: Chapter 1124: A Sparrow Waits Behind

Yuwen Jun seemed to not feel the pain on his back. He slowly sat up, propping himself on the bed with one hand, and curled his lips into a cold smile.

“I knew it.”

Even though Yuwen Ji knew that Yuwen Feng would be unfavorable to him, he would still ultimately help Yuwen Feng.

And the so-called deep father-son affection, probably giving him the whole world was just a decoy, who knows, in the end, a cup of poison wine might be granted to kill him, and even make him forge an Abdication Edict.

Yuwen Jun sneered, “It was you who abandoned me first!”

…

In the past few days, the news of the Crown Prince’s assassination attempt had been spreading wildly among the public.

There were various versions of who the assassin might be, such as the remaining followers of the deceased Eldest Prince, Second Prince, or Third Prince causing trouble, or conspiracy theories suspecting Yuwen Feng of secretly hiring someone out of jealousy to murder, and some even pointed fingers at Prime Minister Wenren who had been avoiding appearing after resigning.

After all, his son-in-law and daughter had both perished in the Northern Lands; strictly speaking, he bore a grudge against both the Fifth Prince and the current Crown Prince, the Ninth Prince.

However, discussions were just discussions, and there was no final answer.

Yuwen Feng listened silently to the discussions of the people in Dongsheng Tavern for a long time without saying a word.

Zhao Xiaomiao attended to him cautiously on the side, saying nothing.

After a long while, Yuwen Feng finally said, “Were all those people properly dealt with?”

“Rest assured, these people have taken hush money and left for distant lands, never to appear in this lifetime.”

Yuwen Feng nodded, “Make sure to watch closely and allow no mistakes.”

“Yes.” Zhao Xiaomiao obediently nodded, then poured another cup of wine for Yuwen Feng.

However, Yuwen Feng did not notice that when Zhao Xiaomiao was pouring wine, her fingernail would inadvertently touch the wine, and the deeper meaning of this remained intriguing.

Late at night, a slender shadow walked out of the inn. She walked all the way to the deserted alley, soon arriving at the door of an abandoned courtyard.

It seemed that this Bai Residence had become her base for meetings, as her master always arranged to meet her here.

Thinking that her master might still be fond of Bai Junjun, a sense of unease surfaced in her heart.

Just as Zhao Xiaomiao was immersed in her anger, Yuwen Jun came stepping in the moonlight.

Seeing Yuwen Jun approaching, Zhao Xiaomiao immediately collected her emotions and respectfully saluted Yuwen Jun with a face of concern.

“Master, are you… okay?”

“I’m fine.” Yuwen Jun spoke in a flat tone.

Zhao Xiaomiao carefully examined, noticing that although Yuwen Jun’s face had a slight pallor, his posture remained erect. Initially, they had been instructed to be cautious during their moves, yet the actual practice still turned out heavy-handed.

The rumors spread throughout the city with vivid details, and combined with Yuwen Feng’s somber mood these days, she was almost worried to death.

However, due to the covert mission, Zhao Xiaomiao could only suppress her feelings.

Now, having received the message for a meeting, Zhao Xiaomiao’s worries finally poured out.

Yuwen Jun reached out and handed a small paper package to Zhao Xiaomiao, “This, continue to give it to him on time and in dose.”

“Yes.” Zhao Xiaomiao received it without doubt, compliant.

Yuwen Jun then took a Pouch out from his sleeve and handed it to Zhao Xiaomiao.

“What’s this?” Zhao Xiaomiao looked at the delicate Pouch, momentarily at a loss.

Yuwen Jun said, “The Antidote.”

“Uh…” Zhao Xiaomiao’s face instantly flushed red; she had thought the master was giving her a Pouch… it turned out it wasn’t a Pouch, but the Antidote.

Zhao Xiaomiao slightly lowered her head, hiding the disappointment in her eyes, and bowed to Yuwen Jun, “Thank you, Master, for your understanding.”

“Do well, and one day I shall grant you freedom.”