"Who, who are you?"
Hearing him say that, Wang Chaoan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
The events that had just transpired in the prime minister's mansion today were already known to this person at this hour. He was already filled with apprehension about this person's identity.
"Let me tell you one more thing, this mansion is located outside of Bianliang City, and the owner of this mansion is none other than the current Grand Commandant Liang!"
"Grand Commandant Liang..."
Upon hearing these three words, Wang Chaoan's face instantly changed.
If this was indeed Liang Shicheng's residence, then perhaps even an immortal could not save him this time.
"I believe you are a smart person. I will have someone untie you now, and you can try to escape if you have the ability!"
Yuan Xingchi said as he poured himself a cup of tea, then gestured to the attendant behind him.
The attendant silently took a dagger from his sleeve and, in a few strokes, cut the ropes behind Wang Chaoan.
"Sir, what do you need me for? If there is anything you require my assistance with, please do not hesitate to command."
Glancing at the knife in the attendant's hand, Wang Chaoan very wisely put on a smile and approached Yuan Xingchi.
"Steward Wang, you are indeed a smart man!"
Seeing how accommodating he was, Yuan Xingchi also smiled.
"May I know your name, sir?"
"My surname is Yuan. If Steward Wang does not mind, you may address me as Mr. Yuan!"
"Mr. Yuan, may I know why you have invited me here?"
Even Yuan Xingchi had to admire this fellow's shamelessness. He had clearly tied him up, yet it became an invitation when it came out of his mouth.
"It's getting late. I think we should speak plainly. What do you say?"
Seeing that the situation had come to this point and this fellow was still playing dumb, Yuan Xingchi sneered and said directly.
"You are right, sir. Everything is as you say!"
When one is under another's roof, one must bow. Wang Chaoan did not falter in this regard.
"Steward Wang, where were you planning to go this time?"
After drinking some tea, Yuan Xingchi asked again.
"To be honest, sir, I have failed my mission this time. If I don't flee now, I'm afraid I'll lose my life..."
Although embarrassed, Wang Chaoan stated it directly.
"Years of hard work, and you finally reached your current position. Just because you failed one task, you are prepared to flee into the jianghu? Don't you think it's a pity, Steward Wang?"
"This..."
Wang Chaoan's face grew even more unpleasant. Wasn't this rubbing salt in his wounds?
"If I had a way for you to redeem yourself, would you be willing, Steward Wang?"
Seeing his ashen face, Yuan Xingchi said with a smile.
"Redeem myself?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Chaoan's heart leaped.
However, he quickly calmed down. The matter he had committed was no small affair.
Regarding the situation in Hebei, he had indeed caused a tremendous problem for Wang Fu.
If those Hebei officials were to drag Wang Fu down with him, even Wang Fu would likely be in a precarious situation.
The best solution to such a major issue would naturally be the disappearance of the intermediary.
As long as he died, the matter would become a case with no corroborating evidence.
As for those letters, he could simply claim they were all forged and wash his hands of the entire affair.
Under such circumstances, to atone for his mistakes, keep himself alive, and remain by Wang Fu's side, was as difficult as climbing to heaven.
Unless he could help Wang Fu ascend to the position of Prime Minister, any other ambition was out of the question.
"What? Do you not want to, Steward Wang?"
Yuan Xingchi asked with a smile.
"Of course I want to, but this matter is incredibly difficult to accomplish..."
Wang Chaoan said with a bitter smile.
"Man proposes, but fate disposes. It is fate that we meet here. If you have such an idea, I might truly be able to help you!"
Yuan Xingchi drained the remaining tea in his cup and said carelessly.
Fate?
I have your grandfather's fate!
Hearing the word "fate," Wang Chaoan felt like cursing.
This fellow was even more shameless than himself!
Did this fellow forget?
He was the one who had been tied up and brought here. If this was considered fate, then this fate was too cheap!
However, when he thought of this being Liang Shicheng's residence, he felt a flicker of hope.
Everyone knew that Liang Shicheng held immense power in the empire.
Wang Fu's position as Prime Minister was initially thanks to Liang Shicheng.
If Liang Shicheng could truly help him, then this matter might actually be possible.
Of course, often, when a pie falls from the sky, the danger beneath the pie is concealed.
Just like at this moment, his mind was filled with Liang Shicheng's power and Wang Fu's rise to prominence, completely forgetting that compared to Wang Fu, he was merely an insignificant ant, unworthy of Liang Shicheng's attention.
"I do have the idea, but achieving it is probably too difficult..."
Wang Chaoan spoke while cautiously observing Yuan Xingchi's expression.
"Whether it's difficult or not is my concern. Just tell me what you want!"
"Unless I can help my lord ascend to the position of Prime Minister, but that is probably..."
Wang Chaoan stopped speaking halfway. After all, this was the Prime Minister of a nation. Even Liang Shicheng did not have that kind of influence, otherwise, Wang Fu would have already held that position, and there would be no need for him to help.
"Helping Prime Minister Wang ascend to the position of Prime Minister, I truly cannot do that. However, if it comes to preventing others, I do have some methods. Do you think this item is useful?"
As Yuan Xingchi spoke, he directly took out a letter from his sleeve.
"What is this?"
Wang Chaoan half-believingly accepted the letter, looking at Yuan Xingchi with confusion.
Just looking at the paper of the envelope, he knew this letter was quite old. However, did he think that a mere letter could prevent someone else from ascending to the premiership?
"You'll know by reading the contents. Steward Wang, you've been by Prime Minister Wang's side for so many years, I believe you'll know if this is useful as soon as you see it!"
Yuan Xingchi said, a strange smile appearing on his face.
"This, this, this..."