Chapter 67: Trip to Caijing
Xing didn’t seem panicked but Shengli was a bit shocked. If Shihong was given the same amount of shares in the Heavenly Flowers Palace, then they’ve agreed to work for him and protect him too, right?
The Heavenly Flowers Palace is an institution which had survived for centuries and even held certain power in the kingdom.In the past the influence of the Heavenly Flowers Palace extended to the Imperial Court itself. They had even made changes in the Emperors if they didn’t suit their taste. It is said that the main reason the Tianshi Emperor relocated the capital city from Caijing was to reduce the influence of the Heavenly Flowers Palace. From then, their influence in politics got reduced but not entirely so.
These days they just do it secretly as per the rumours. Once you enter there it is like a different world and everyone has to follow the rules of that place and even the Imperial token or seal is worthless there. No one can buy the shares of the institution just with any kind of money. Only those who are allowed by the management there are allowed to have connections with them.
There are even rumours that say that the original owners of the Institution is a clan from the Demon realm. But those are only rumours and no one exactly knows the workings of that place. But one thing is for sure, those who are under their protection cannot be touched easily as they go all out for them for the money they are paid.
But how did Shihong manage to get in that place when he didn’t succeed this long? What had changed now? But since that’s the case, won’t Xing’s secret there cannot be kept anymore? Shengli was worried.
"What are you spacing out for?", Xing’s clear voice snapped him out of his deep thoughts. He looked at Xing who had clear eyes and calm expression which was a surprise to him. This is clearly a difficult situation. But how come she is this calm? But somehow seeing her calm face made him calm too.
"Isn’t this to be expected? Of course if Shihong wants to get me he’ll have to get in the Heavenly Flowers Palace. Also that is a business institution and they’ll accept anyone who might bring profit to them", she spoke in a soothing voice.
"But the one you call big sis betrayed you didn’t she? How could she accept a known enemy of yours and endanger you?", Shengli was a bit angry. That Lady Shaoyao was nice to her and yet she let this happen? Seems like he had put too much trust on an unworthy person!
Xing calmly poured him a cup of tea, "That place is not entirely run by her. It belongs to the Fox Clan of the Demon Realm. She’s just a figurative head with no absolute authority and She’ll have to follow their suggestions", she said and Shengli looked at her blankly. So it is like that?
"Demons?", AoTian’s surprised voice was heard from behind her and Xing turned to see her father and First Uncle walking towards them.
"What are you talking about?", her first uncle asked.
"Heavenly Flowers Palace", Xing replied.