The saintess is pregnant, what does that have to do with me, a spoiled brat?

Chapter 45 Robbing a Woman

Emerging from the study, Xu Nuo stretched out a large yawn.

With the old man's words, those people from the Primordial Holy Land can't cause any trouble.

It feels good to have someone taller holding up the sky when it falls.

However, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark.

The Primordial Holy Land is the obvious trouble, but the guy who secretly paid the Listening Wind Pavilion assassins to kill him hasn't been found yet.

If he doesn't vent his anger, how can he continue to be the sixth son in the capital?

At the very least, I need to find out who wants to kill me.

"Let's go, let's go outside."

Xu Nuo called out to Chen Zhu and Liu Li, who were waiting outside the courtyard.

Chen Zhu quickly came over, waving his folding fan.

"Young Master, where are we going?"

Xu Nuo didn't look back.

"The Imperial Music Bureau"

Upon hearing these three words, before Chen Zhu could even speak, Liu Li's brows furrowed.

She quickly walked to Xu Nuo's side and blocked his way.

"Your Highness, your safety is of utmost importance right now. Perhaps you should avoid places like the brothels, where all sorts of people mingle?"

Liuli's tone carried a hint of disappointment and frustration.

Today at the training ground, she personally witnessed how a few words from Xu Nuo enabled an old soldier who had been stuck for three years to break through to the ninth rank.

Even a martial arts master like Elder Chen was amazed by his extraordinary comprehension; he is definitely a top genius.

Since you have such talent, you should hone it properly. How can you continue to waste your time on trivial pursuits?

Xu Nuo stopped and looked at Liu Li as if she were a fool.

What does "a mixed bag" mean?

"The Jiaofangsi is the art palace of the Great Li Dynasty, full of talented women who are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting."

"I am going there to cultivate my character and exchange ideas on art."

Liuli was so angry at this absurd reasoning that her chest heaved.

"But you clearly have such great martial arts talent that you can even see through the flaws in the 'Breaking the Formation Technique' at a glance."

"As long as you put your heart into it, you will surely become a world-renowned grandmaster in the future."

Xu Nuo interrupted her directly.

"Stop."

"I am the only son of the Duke of Zhenguo's family. My greatest mission in this life is to eat, drink, be merry, and enjoy life."

"Practicing martial arts? That's something only hard-working people do."

"Why would I give up a perfectly good life as a spoiled rich kid to fight to the death with other people? What would I gain from that?"

"Why bother with all that nonsense? Are you tired of living?"

Liuli was completely speechless.

Looking at Xu Nuo's self-righteous and arrogant face, she swallowed back all the words she wanted to say.

Old habits die hard.

Mud can't support the wall.

Liuli bit her lip, stepped aside, and remained silent.

Chen Zhu waved his folding fan, his gaze sweeping over Xu Nuo twice, but he didn't say anything.

The three of them strolled along and arrived at the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district) in the east of the city.

It was broad daylight, and the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) wasn't at its busiest time yet.

As soon as Xu Nuo stepped through the door, he sat down on the grand chair in the lobby like a lord.

"Call Haitang down."

The madam was cracking melon seeds when she looked up and saw this living devil, so frightened that she dropped all the seeds on the ground.

Since what happened last time, the madam dared not disobey her promise in the slightest, and scrambled upstairs.

Not long after, Haitang, dressed in a red dress, gracefully walked down the steps.

Xu Nuo stood up, put his arm around Haitang's waist, and swaggered up to the second-floor private room.

The door slammed shut.

Chen Zhu stood outside the door, stroked his chin, and muttered to himself.

"The young master is quite sentimental."

"Is this Miss Haitang's work really that good?"

inside the house.

The moment the door closed, the frivolous look on Xu Nuo's face vanished completely.

He walked to the table, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea.

Haitang, no longer displaying her previous charming demeanor, walked solemnly to Xu Nuo and bowed slightly.

Xu Nuo picked up her teacup, took a sip, and spoke in a voice that was utterly cold.

"How's the investigation going with what I asked you to do?"

Haitang lowered her head slightly and spoke in a very low voice.

"There's progress on the matter the young master entrusted to us."

Xu Nuo toyed with the teacup in his hand without even lifting his eyelids.

"Oh?"

"Who is it?"

Haitang took a deep breath and uttered three words.

"Marquis of Wu'an"

Upon hearing the name, Xu Nuo paused in his actions.

Marquis of Wu'an, Li Wuji.

A first-class marquis of the Great Li Dynasty.

This old fellow was also a military officer. He fought several tough battles with the late emperor in his early years and held considerable military power.

Although he was far inferior to his father, Xu Zhentian, in terms of achievements and prestige, he was still a powerful figure in the imperial court.

Xu Nuo instantly understood.

Those in the same industry are rivals.

As both are high-ranking military officials, the Marquis of Wu'an and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion have been engaged in constant open and covert struggles over the years.

They were vying for military funding, manpower, and a voice in the government.

The two sides had already broken off relations long ago.

Since they couldn't defeat Xu Zhentian openly, they secretly paid assassins from Tingfeng Tower to kill Xu's only son.

The plan to eliminate all descendants.

Very reasonable.

Moreover, Haitang has the internal energy left behind by Xu Nuo within her body, which can clearly tell whether she is lying.

Seeing Xu Nuo's calm expression, Haitang couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

"Young Master, the Marquis of Wu'an wields immense power, and his protégés and former officials are scattered throughout the army."

"What's even more troublesome is that he is the most loyal member of the current emperor's faction."

"If you want to touch him, it will be extremely difficult, as it will affect the whole situation. It might even anger the royal family."

Xu Nuo smiled.

He slammed the teacup he was holding onto the table.

boom.

The crisp clanging sound was particularly jarring in the quiet interior of the elegant car.

"Imperial party?"

Xu Nuo leaned back in her chair, her eyes as cold as ice.

"Even if he were the King of Heaven himself, if he dared to put a knife to my neck, I would dig up his entire family and exterminate them."

"A first-class marquis sounds impressive."

"But a dead man cannot be a marquis."

Haitang suddenly raised her head.

Looking at the young man lounging lazily in his chair, her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

Those eyes held no trace of the frivolity of a spoiled brat, only a chilling murderous intent and absolute confidence.

Haitang suddenly felt something was absurd.

All those self-proclaimed intelligent big shots in the capital were fooled.

Everyone thought that the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was a good-for-nothing who only knew how to eat, drink, gamble, and whore.

But who would have thought that beneath this playboy exterior lay a ruthless, man-eating devil?

Haitang suppressed the flutter in her heart and re-examined the man before her.

She took a deep breath and lowered her voice.

"Since the young master is determined to take action against Marquis Wu'an, a head-on confrontation is definitely not the best strategy."

"But he has a fatal weakness."

Xu Nuo leaned back in her chair, her fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"explain."

"The Marquis of Wu'an has a legitimate daughter named Li Mingyue," Haitang said very quickly.

"This woman was spoiled rotten by the Marquis of Wu'an. She was arrogant and brainless, and acted like a tyrant in the capital."

"If we can make a move on her, we might be able to force Marquis Wu'an to comply."

Xu Nuo touched his chin.

Li Mingyue?

The image of an arrogant and domineering woman flashed through his mind.

This woman was a notorious shrew in the noble ladies' circles of the capital. Relying on the power of the Marquis of Wu'an, she looked down on everyone.

"Interesting." Xu Nuo's lips curled into a cold smile.

Doesn't Marquis Wu'an like to play dirty tricks? Doesn't he like to spend money to hire culprits?

Then this young master will play along with you.

"What does the young master intend to do?" Haitang asked tentatively.

Xu Nuo stood up, walked to the window, and pushed open half of the window.

"Since she is the apple of Marquis Wu'an's eye, let's cut a piece of this flesh first."

"Where has Li Mingyue been hanging around lately?"

Haitang was clearly prepared and immediately replied:

"Tomorrow is the fifteenth. Every month at this time, Li Mingyue goes to Hanshan Temple outside the city to offer incense."

"Moreover, she disliked the crowds and distractions, so she would clear the area every time she went, and only bring a few bodyguards with her."

Xu Nuo turned around, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

"Hanshan Temple?"