Chapter 232: Suspicions and Benefits
Prince Donghai rushed in, panting. He poured himself a cup of cold tea, and drank it in one gulp. Frowning, he returned to the doorway and loudly ordered his attendant to fetch wine. Turning back, he said, “What rotten luck! Could you have imagined something like this happening?”
Han Ruzi sat alone behind his desk, completely silent.
Prince Donghai found a place to sit, looking thoroughly exhausted as he slumped in his chair, unwilling to move. Soon, servants from the residence brought wine and dishes – the wine was hot, the food was cold. Prince Donghai dismissed the servants and served himself. After three cups, his energy had largely returned.
“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Prince Donghai asked.
“Did you catch up to Yuan Zifan?”
“No, he ran fast and knew the roads better than me.”
“You were quite bold to chase after the fate seer alone. Those assassins could have been his companions.”
“I thought you were all following behind me- wait, I hear it in your voice – are you suspecting me?” Prince Donghai grew alert.
“If you were the one who ordered Prince Ying’s assassination-“