Special Expert of Beauty CEO-Chapter 1710 - 1714: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

"Is it easy to make Qin Tian and the Xiao Family fight against each other?"

The Ninth Prince pondered for a moment, then looked at Duan Xiaodao and asked.

Duan Xiaodao replied, "Your Highness, according to my investigation, the Xiao Family is currently preparing to deal with Qin Tian. It is expected that they will make a move against him within a month or two without any unexpected changes."

"Oh, are you certain?"

"I am certain."

"Heh, that's good. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. We'll wait and let the Xiao Family take care of Qin Tian first. If they can't handle him, I'll step in for a lethal blow to make him disappear!"

The Ninth Prince smirked coldly and said, "The Xiao Family currently leans towards supporting the Crown Prince. If Qin Tian can keep the Xiao Family in check for me, then Qin Tian... hmm, I'll make sure he meets a swift end!"

Hearing the Ninth Prince's words, Duan Xiaodao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At this meeting, he was worried that the Ninth Prince would immediately take action against Qin Tian, which he wouldn't be able to stop.

Now it was better; he bought Qin Tian a month or two's time, giving some leeway for the situation.

After leaving Yitian Palace, Duan Xiaodao carefully ensured no one was tracking him, then changed his disguise and quietly went to the Qin Mansion. When Xiaozhuang returned to the Qin Mansion, he asked Xiaozhuang to bring Qin Tian out.

Duan Xiaodao did not go into the Qin Mansion because he knew that it was being watched by various forces. If he went in rashly and was recognized, it would lead to endless trouble.

Qin Tian came out in a beast carriage, and in a shadowed corner, Duan Xiaodao quietly slipped into the carriage.

"Old Four, Old Three said you urgently wanted to see me. What's happening? Is the Ninth Prince planning to move against me?"

In the carriage, Qin Tian asked directly.

"Sort of, but also not."

Duan Xiaodao whispered, "The Ninth Prince wanted to act against you immediately, but I managed to stop him. Here's how it went..."

Duan Xiaodao elaborated on the proceedings of the meeting at Yitian Palace for Qin Tian.

After listening, Qin Tian nodded at Duan Xiaodao, "Old Four, you did very well. Under current circumstances, it's impossible for me to deal with both the Xiao Family and the Ninth Prince simultaneously."

"You've bought me two months; I can take a breather. I can deal with the Xiao Family too."

Duan Xiaodao was stunned upon hearing this and asked, "Boss, are you really planning to go head-to-head with the Xiao Family?"

"If I don't deal with the Xiao Family, they will come after me anyway. It's better to strike first. From what I know, people from the Xiao Family have already gone to complain about me to His Majesty the Ice Emperor, filing thirteen petitions, all suggesting that His Majesty should execute me."

Qin Tian looked at Duan Xiaodao and smiled, "You see, these noble families don't tolerate any loss. Whether they're right or wrong, they blame me. Hmph, this kind of hegemonic reasoning doesn't work on me!"

Duan Xiaodao was silent for a moment, then asked, "But given your current strength, can you really contend with the Xiao Family?"

"Hmph, the Xiao Family is merely a family of civil servants, without military power. What can they do to me? Although I can't be careless, I do have the strength to take on a single family like the Xiao Family."

At this moment, Qin Tian was no longer the same as before, filled with exceptional confidence.

...

Murong Mansion.

"Tiannan, Tiannan, come out here!"

An old woman with silver hair, followed by four maids, called out Murong Tiannan's name as she walked straight to his study.

Murong Tiannan was discussing military affairs with Murong Tianren, and upon hearing the old woman's voice, the two exchanged a glance.

Murong Tianren said, "Brother, Mother is probably here because of Murong Fei."

Murong Tiannan nodded, "You go back first; we'll continue this afternoon."

The two exited the room, meeting Ma Dongmei, the matriarch of the Murong Family.

Murong Tianren greeted Ma Dongmei and quickly left.

Ma Dongmei glared at Murong Tiannan and angrily said, "Tiannan, what are you trying to do, imprisoning Fei'er? Is this how you act as a father?"

Murong Tiannan, a filial son, replied, "Mother, you should just enjoy your life; there's no need to worry about other matters."

"Hmph, I'd like not to worry, but look at what you've done to my Fei'er, making her cry every day. How can you be so heartless? Is it because she's not your biological child that you can do whatever you please, pretending I don't exist as a grandmother?"

"Mother, what are you saying? I haven't done anything as you claim. Precisely because she's a member of our Murong Family that I strictly disciplined her and was cautious about her marriage. How can you say such things about me? Since you've agreed to let her be adopted as my daughter, you shouldn't have these suspicions, or it chills your son's heart!"

Ma Dongmei's words made Murong Tiannan's face flush with anger, and if it weren't for the fact she was his mother, he would have erupted.

"If you consider her your own, why not think about her happiness? That Qin Tian, though born humble, is devoted to Fei'er. Plus, he's now a high-ranking official and holds military power. How are you not satisfied with him? I heard you had a huge argument with him a few days ago."

"Yes, that happened."

Murong Tiannan, simmering at the mention of Qin Tian, said, "Mother, rest assured, I will find a good family for Fei'er, ten times better than Qin Tian. Trust me, I won't mistreat our Fei'er; that's my promise."

"Then don't imprison Fei'er any longer, and I want to meet Qin Tian."

"That's absolutely out of the question."

Murong Tiannan refused flatly, "Before I find a suitable family for Fei'er, she is not allowed to leave the Murong Mansion. As for that Qin Tian... he's just a scoundrel. Mother, there's no need for you to meet him. I already told him to his face that Fei'er wouldn't even marry a pig or a dog, let alone him. I won't allow it!"

With that, Murong Tiannan didn't give Ma Dongmei another chance to speak and immediately ordered someone to escort her back.

Ma Dongmei fumed but was helpless, knowing Murong Tiannan's infamous temper and unchangeable decisions.

Watching Ma Dongmei being escorted away, murmuring her grievances, Murong Tiannan stood at the door with hands clasped behind, steeling his resolve.

"Qin Tian, Qin Tian… hmm, I can't fathom the charm of this arrogant boy!"

Murong Tiannan's face twitched, "I wonder how long you can remain arrogant. This time, with the Xiao Family, you'll either die or be skinned alive!"

While discussing military and political affairs with Murong Tianren earlier, he received news that the Xiao Family had filed over a dozen petitions against Qin Tian, suggesting that the Ice Emperor remove him from office and investigate.

Currently, the Ice Emperor remains silent on the matter, but there's already movement from the Martial King.

(Second update now, "Super Soldier King in Campus" has been updated as well. The diligent Hong Qi humbly requests your recommendation votes, thank you~)