"I hope Lord Xue can convey this message on my behalf!"
Xue Changsheng put down the teacup in his hand. A touch of self - mockery appeared in his eyes. "Lord Bai might have the wrong person. His Majesty has ordered me to capture the traitor Mo Liandi within ten days. I'm currently troubled by this matter. If I could really find out where the King of Guo'an is, that would be great."
"I'm afraid I'm unable to help with this matter!"
Then, changing the subject, he continued, "Lord Bai wants to make a deal with the King of Guo'an. What kind of deal is it? Lord Bai is His Majesty's cousin. Could it be that His Majesty has given Lord Bai some special orders?"
A shadow flashed across Bai Hanfei's eyes, and his eyes were filled with coldness. "Why does Lord Xue pretend not to know?"
"My son is in Mo Yun's hands. His life or death is unknown. As long as the King of Guo'an can rescue Haoyu, I'm willing to serve him!"
A glimmer of light flashed through Xue Changsheng's eyes, and he sighed. "Lord Bai, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I really can't."
"Lord Bai should know that my relationship with A Zhan has never been good. A Zhan left without even saying a word to me. I feel guilty towards him. Now His Majesty has ordered me to lead troops to capture the King of Guo'an. If A Zhan comes to his senses, that would be fine. But if not... I'm really in a difficult situation now!"
Bai Hanfei couldn't help but clench his fists tightly. "I know Lord Xue doesn't believe me..."
Xue Changsheng indeed didn't believe him. He believed that Bai Haoyu was in Mo Yun's hands, but he didn't believe that Bai Hanfei wanted to cooperate with Mo Liandi!
Mo Yun and Bai Hanfei were birds of a feather, willing to do anything to achieve their goals. It was hard to say that this wasn't a ploy by Mo Yun to find Mo Liandi, or even a way to test him.
A Zhan left with Mo Liandi, and the Grand Marshal's Mansion was now at the center of the storm. They couldn't make the slightest mistake, otherwise, if Mo Yun got hold of a handle, he would surely make a big deal out of it!
Just as Xue Changsheng was thinking like this, unexpectedly, Bai Hanfei, who was sitting on the chair just now, suddenly knelt down in front of him with a thud. "Lord Xue, please, this is my humble plea!"
"Our Bai family was indeed involved in that matter back then, but Haoyu is innocent. I'm willing to pay the price for that incident back then, as long as the King of Guo'an can rescue my son!"
He only had this one son. Even though he was good - for - nothing, he was still the only descendant of the Bai family!
Even if he had to sacrifice his own life, he would save him!
Xue Changsheng was startled by this sudden action. A look of surprise flashed through his eyes. Looking at the grief - stricken Bai Hanfei in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh. "Lord Bai, it's not that I don't want to help you! It's just that I'm really powerless!"
Xue Zhan did give him a hint before leaving, but he didn't tell him where they were going.
A look of gray flashed across Bai Hanfei's eyes.
Xue Changsheng quickly stepped forward and helped him up. "Lord Bai, please get up. Young Master Bai is also His Majesty's nephew. I'm sure His Majesty won't make things difficult for him."
Bai Hanfei couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Thinking of what he received that day, the fear swept over him. That was his son!
He was also His Majesty's nephew. How could he...
Thinking of this, Bai Hanfei couldn't help but feel angry. He bowed respectfully to Xue Changsheng again. "If Lord Xue can see your son in the future, please help me convey this message!"
Now only Mo Liandi could help him!
It was really ridiculous. He had wanted to get rid of this person countless times before, but he never thought that in the end, this person would become his last straw!
Xue Changsheng's expression was full of complexity. "Lord Bai..."
Before he could finish his words, Bai Hanfei suddenly interrupted him. "It's getting late. I should take my leave. Lord Xue, please don't see me off."
After saying that, without waiting for Xue Changsheng's reply, he turned around and disappeared into the night.
Xue Changsheng watched his leaving back, frowning slightly. If Bai Hanfei could really be used by Mo Liandi, it would indeed be a good thing for them. But if this was a scheme between the two of them...
Thinking of this, a complex look flashed through his eyes. He really didn't deceive Bai Hanfei just now. Xue Zhan left quietly, and he really didn't know how to contact him.
About half an hour later, Bai Hanfei finally returned to the Bai Mansion.
It was already midnight, but the Bai Mansion was still brightly lit. The servants were on high alert, standing respectfully on both sides, looking a bit nervous.
Eunuch Xu was waiting at the door. Seeing Bai Hanfei's figure, he immediately walked into the room and bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, Lord Bai is back."
When Bai Hanfei saw this scene, his heart sank suddenly, but he quickly regained his composure.
Stepping into the room, he saw Mo Yun in a black robe sitting leisurely on the main seat, exuding the aura of a superior.
Seeing Bai Hanfei enter, Mo Yun said indifferently, "Hanfei, where have you been?"
Bai Hanfei replied respectfully, "Your servant went to see Lord Xue."
A glint of light flashed through Mo Yun's eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile. "What for?"
"Your servant wanted to get information about Mo Liandi from Lord Xue to relieve Your Majesty's worries."
Mo Yun raised his eyebrows. His fingertips tapped the table rhythmically, and his eyes were filled with a cold light. "Hanfei, Haoyu is my nephew. It's safest for him to stay by my side. Now that the traitors are causing trouble, if you can really relieve my worries, that would be excellent."
Seeing this, Eunuch Xu also flashed a look of mockery in his eyes. Did Bai Hanfei really think they didn't know his intentions?
Bai Hanfei bowed respectfully. "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Hanfei will never disappoint you."
Mo Yun nodded indifferently and said meaningfully to Bai Hanfei, "I hope so."
"Have you found out any information?"
Bai Hanfei frowned and shook his head, telling Mo Yun most of the conversation he had with Xue Changsheng just now. "Your servant is incompetent. Lord Xue seems really unable to contact those traitors."
Mo Yun immediately snorted. "Why be in a hurry? They will surely show their true colors."
Those who dared to oppose him would never end well!
Bai Hanfei nodded respectfully. "Xue Changsheng is Xue Zhan's father. Blood is thicker than water. Xue Zhan won't ignore his father."
Obviously, this was also Mo Yun's plan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent Xue Changsheng to lead the encirclement.
Now that the bait had been cast, they were just waiting for the big fish to take the hook.