Chapter 360: No Smoke Without Fire_1

  Tonight, word spread that the Li Mansion sought to marry their youngest son to the Lord of Gaoyi. By tomorrow morning, Li Mao would have his wife send a card to the Central Palace requesting an audience.

  They intended to spread the news that his wife went to the palace to ask for an imperial decree for their youngest son's marriage. They wanted to see if Bai Qingyan would approach him. If not, it meant that Bai Qingyan didn't have the letters between him and the Second Prince, and was just bluffing.

  Thinking about those letters gave Li Mao a headache.

  In those days, he was trying to win the Second Prince's trust. This was why he agreed to the demand of the Second Prince's counselor to exchange handwritten letters with the Second Prince. This way, both held secrets over the other, ensuring mutual fear of betrayal.

  Later, he instigated the Second Prince to force the throne, originally thinking he could rise to power in one step. Who knew... he would still fail!