Chapter 100 - 72 Drinking Party_4
Outside the gallery, the bright moon hung high, casting prosperity and wealth over Xun’an Street.
"How is it going?" Xiao Jinxing was straightforward.
"The King of Chu, due to the unsettled marriage with the Bai Family and General Bai’s unwavering loyalty and integrity, does not dare to test him easily, so the situation on General Bai’s side is stable for the time being. Moreover, the Empress Dowager mentioned that Miss Bai is interested in you. Given General Bai’s affection for her, if Miss Bai and you were to marry, having General Bai on our side would be a sure thing. However, the Empress Dowager suggests that we shouldn’t act rashly now, for fear of drawing the attention of the Crown Prince and the King of Chu."
"Mm." Xiao Jinxing nodded, he was well aware that now was not the time to reveal his ambitions.
"Although we haven’t made a move against General Bai and his family, the King of Chu is indeed expanding his influence, having won over most people in the court. We can say that, except for the powers related to the Empress’s family, almost everyone has sided with the King of Chu. Oh, the Minister of Rites has refused."
Xiao Jinxing furrowed his brow slightly.
"Ye Qichi’s family." Wu Xufan continued as Xiao Jinxing did not respond.
What Xiao Jinxing was thinking about now was that initially when Ye Qichi said she would help him win over the Minister of Rites, he agreed but did not hold much hope, yet now, Ye Qichi had succeeded.