Done ????

Eldest prince was short on words as he kept opening and closing his mouth. He didn't know or wanted to know how he knew so many of the inside information. But he definetly wanted to ask yet not dare when?.

When did he started to plan and lay his foundations? He never underestimated Pei Jin but now listening to him he felt he far too underestimated this man. The man whose mind and strength was so wide that others would simply pale away.

He questions himself is it because he was a genius or that he was born simply to be the supreme ruler thus possessing such intellect. No matter he was very happy that without sacrificing and spilling blood of his people the thing would he desired now was simply going to fall in his lap.

His determination to never cross Pei Jin became more strong and after his return he planned to make sure that his subordinates learns the same. Looking at the lazy posture of the man infront of him who now had a bewitching smile he replies.

"Your highness..this one shall do as advised...just have a question...when will be the right time for this one to move out.."

Pei Jin thinks for a moment and calculates then answers "hmm...the day we part something will happen to your father...take it as a sign and you can proceed...but be reminded it should look as if you are doing it for attention and reward in Shiyou's and his party's eyes...and as the situation worsens you can head directly leaving a very heartwarming letter to your father of your quest along with your chosen people..."

Xiuzhi nods at Pei Jin's words and cups his fist "this one has learned...your highness...this one shall take leave as long absence may raise eyes...this one prays for your success..."

Pei Jin also agrees with him and let him be on his way. While he himself starts to prepare for the much awaited trap prepared very meticulously by the one and only Shiyou.

The day nearing the end all the envoys were now ushered to the top floor sipping on wine while they waited for dinner to be prepared. The view was breathtaking with the sun leaving its red shadow on the sky.

Pei Jin enters the place looking all majestic and takes his seat while giving some polite chats to others. His gaze kept flicking at the door waiting for the person he had missed dearly for an entire day. He wished her to keep in his pocket but also dare not clip her wings making him feel helpless.

Shiyou had long noticed Pei Jin's presence and was excited in his heart with Yusheng still out he felt the time was ripe to plant his seed. Thus excusing himself from the group he was chatting with moves toward Pei Jin's seat with a wine jug in his hand.

Pei Jin seeing Shiyou nearing towards him with that fox smile on his face felt amused like seeing a clown who was about to perform. He though well aware of the person approaching was now calmly talking with Chen Yi.

"Your highness...you must have a lot to tend to...why don't we have a few cups to drive each other's piled up stress.." says Shiyou looking very wise.

Pei Jin as usual with his wooden face replies "why not...please take a seat..." Shiyou pleased with the developing situation sits on empty place where normally qingfeng sat and orders a maid to bring them a new set of cups.

The maid trembles upon the warning given by Shiyou through his gaze and hurries to bring the long prepared cup for this particular moment. As best as she could she places the cups calmly but her eyes which were on the ground unseen to all held fear and worry.

Prime minister from afar was eagerly excited to see their net closing in the target which they had waited for so long. As the cups were coated with the pill which were liquified. Each cup was marked in a very special way, the patterns were almost the same but the one that had poison had dragons scale more darker than the other.

Shiyou had long caught the marked cup thus without delaying pours wine on each cup and passes on to Pei Jin. He raise the cup as if toasting and Pei Jin to does the same and both gulp the wine in one shot without leaving a drop.

Shiyou very pleased to see the empty cup pours another round "your highness...this prince is very happy that we all are having good time...and the event is going so well...here another toast from this prince for the success"

The only thing Pei Jin felt was a stupid clown chirping like a bird to amuse him, wanting to see more of the act he supports him by raising his cup "benwang is also glad...that we have met the desired effect...your hospitality so far had been great...benwang will make sure next year we too will be able to perform grandly to everyone's satisfaction..."

Shiyou who felt it was funny to listen to Pei Jin as he was already on the way to meet Yama but still acts calm and replies sincerely "definetly...Nanling's preparation and way of handling things has always been top notch..there's no doubt that all of us will have great time..."

They kept on the act for sometime as if competing who can act more, finally Shiyou takes his leave with excuse to oversee the preparation of the dinner. Chen Yi who was beside talking to an envoy of Qing was not so calm inside his heart.

He was anxious about Shiyou's actions so as soon as he left he excuses himself from the envoy subtly hinting that he had some internal matter to talk with Pei Jin. The envoy being clever takes his leave. Chen Yi moves little closer to Pei Jin as if pouring the wine and whispers "are you feeling well?...should be worry??"

Pei Jin calmly picks the cup and replies "all is well...like predicted...there's no discomfort in nephews body...it is like Yusheng predicted the pill must be the same...no need to worry..beside the particular antidote for this one...benwang had long taken pill that can nullify hundreds of poisons...given by Yu'er.."