Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 186 - 37: If You Dare Threaten Me Today, You’ll Dare Rebel Tomorrow

Chapter 186: Chapter 37: If You Dare Threaten Me Today, You’ll Dare Rebel Tomorrow

"Damn it, where did he go!"

Late at night.

In the guest room of the prince’s manor.

Qi Yuanliang sat in the room, his brows furrowed tightly.

Looking at the door which still showed no response, Qi Yuanliang’s expression had shifted from initial calmness to growing anxiety.

By now,

Shadow should have already arrived.

He was supposed to report everything observed about Ye Liuyun during the day to Qi Yuanliang in detail.

But nearly an hour had passed beyond the agreed time, and Shadow still hadn’t appeared.

As for finding him?

Heh, although Qi Yuanliang didn’t want to admit it, if Shadow really wanted to hide, Qi Yuanliang wouldn’t sense any trace; otherwise, secret signals would be unnecessary.

"Damn it!"

Qi Yuanliang didn’t suspect that something might have happened to Shadow.

In Qi Yuanliang’s eyes, with Shadow’s skills, unless a Grandmaster appeared, no one could take Shadow’s life.

Only secretly tracking Ye Liuyun, it’s impossible that a Grandmaster would be involved.

"Could he have been bribed?"

You could say so.

The thought of a Grandmaster’s information is too exaggerated for Qi Yuanliang; he’d rather believe Shadow was bribed than entertain the possibility of a Grandmaster.

Thinking about this.

Qi Yuanliang couldn’t help but clench his fists.

Now, Qi Yuanliang began to feel a bit regretful.

Had he known earlier, he would have brought more people over right from the start, avoiding such passivity now.

The Princess Consort Jin’s birthday was fast approaching.

Qi Yuanliang’s initial plan was to stir things up on this day, but now the previously clear situation had suddenly become muddled.

With Qi Yuanliang’s original steady character.

He might have thought about abandoning the plan.

However.

"No way!"

As soon as he entertained the thought of abandoning the plan, Qi Yuanliang immediately shook his head to dismiss it.

"If this operation fails as well, then the master, over there..."

Earlier consecutive failures had already made the master doubt his abilities.

If this operation fails again.

If the master truly believes he’s useless, the mere thought of the consequences sends shivers down Qi Yuanliang’s spine.

"The plan must proceed!"

Realizing this, Qi Yuanliang’s gaze suddenly turned resolute.

Even if Shadow was bribed and betrayed him.

Shadow doesn’t know the detailed plan, so as long as Qi Yuanliang is careful, there shouldn’t be an issue, right?

Thinking of this.

Qi Yuanliang adjusted his breathing, bringing his mindset back to its initial calm state.

Yes, the plan will definitely succeed.

He will also make sure the master knows he is useful.

,,,

Unlike on Qi Yuanliang’s side,

the atmosphere around Ye Liuyun was rather pleasant.

Because Prince Jin Yan Ze was quite willing to spend resources to win over Ye Liuyun.

Virtually any request from Ye Liuyun was met with eager compliance by the handmaidens and servants of the manor.

To the unknowing, they might think Ye Liuyun was the owner of the residence.

Like this.

The time for Princess Consort Jin Qu Sisi’s birthday finally arrived.

Prince Jin Yan Ze chose the evening, just as night fell.

At this moment, by the lakeside, although it was already dark, the surroundings were brightly lit, with lanterns everywhere, illuminating the lakeside brilliantly.

Almost all the residents of Prince Jin City had gathered here.

The atmosphere was bustling.

"Boom!"

Just then.

With a booming sound, dazzling fireworks suddenly exploded in the sky.

Drawing exclamations from many gathered by the lakeside.

"Look! Look!"

"So beautiful!"

"The Princess is so lucky!"

"I wish there were a man willing to do this for me!"

",,,"

Those present knew it was Prince Jin congratulating his consort on her birthday. Many women looked envious, their faces expressing they wished they could trade places with Princess Consort Jin.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

"Fireworks?"

Watching the fireworks continuously bursting in the sky.

Ye Liuyun was a little surprised.

The colors were simple, not overly ornate, but they were indeed fireworks.

This era already had fireworks?

Well, truth be told, Ye Liuyun hadn’t specifically paid attention to such matters.

Having fireworks implied there was gunpowder.

However, given the martial skills of this world, even someone newly at the third-class level could easily dodge firearm attacks.

Under such circumstances.

Everyone focused on martial arts, with barely anyone interested in the uses of gunpowder, let alone researching or producing it.

So.

Aside from setting off fireworks, probably no one realized gunpowder could be quite dangerous.

"Sir!"

While Ye Liuyun was lost in thoughts, gazing at the fireworks.

Amidst the noise, Si Nan quickly approached Ye Liuyun’s side.

"Qi Yuanliang is missing!"

"Hmm?"

Ye Liuyun hadn’t forgotten the essential matter.

Therefore.

Upon Si Nan’s words, he immediately refocused, turning to Si Nan.

"Since when?"

"Just now!"

Si Nan didn’t hide it, replying earnestly.

"Just now, that Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang was with the crowd, as per your instructions, I was watching him, but after a few figures moved, I couldn’t find him anymore!"