Chapter 439: Chapter 249 The Tenth Brother is My Only Brother_3
"What?" Liang Run was first surprised, then asked with a gossip-filled expression, "Really?"
"Really." Zhao Yao showed the same gossip-filled expression, "It’s said that Wang Sixiu really dotes on this concubine."
Liang Run, hearing this, exclaimed, "Then he really does have some skills." He added, "Wang Siqi has a face that women like."
"I’ve met Wang Sixiu, he looks quite ordinary."
"No wonder."
At this time, in the residence at the North Market, the Eighth Prince was playing chess with Wang Siqi.
This residence in the North Market was also the place where the Eighth Prince and Wang Siqi met.
It was the Eighth Prince’s idea for Wang Siqi to buy a residence in the North Market.
The Eighth Prince himself also had several residences in the North Market. Of course, he also had properties in the South Market and the West Market. Even in the countryside outside the capital, he had places to stay.
At this hour, it was actually Hsu time; theoretically, the Eighth Prince should have been at Xingde Palace, but he appeared in the North Market instead.
Like Zhao Yao, the Eighth Prince could freely come and go from the Imperial Palace. Of course, he did so secretly, and up to now, no one else had noticed.
Tonight, he left the palace because he had matters to attend to, and then incidentally stopped by to see Wang Siqi.
Wang Siqi did not expect the Eighth Prince to come. Although he was a bit surprised, he was more delighted.
For the Eighth Prince, Wang Siqi was both impressed and sincerely respectful.
The Eighth Prince talked to Wang Siqi about matters while playing chess.
Wang Siqi listened very intently and with an extremely respectful attitude.
Although Yu Hai felt that Wang Siqi was unreliable, seeing him show such respect to the Eighth Prince, he did not dislike him.
The Eighth Prince, seeing that Wang Siqi was handling things well and did not disappoint him, decided to reward him.
"Miss Ting Xia from Mrs. Wang’s courtyard is my person. If you need help, you can find her."
Upon hearing this, Wang Siqi’s face was full of shock, and his tone was filled with disbelief, "Miss Ting Xia is Your Highness’s person?"
"That’s right, if you need help, you can ask her." The Eighth Prince’s tone was very nonchalant, but it stirred great waves in Wang Siqi’s heart.
"Miss Ting Xia is mother’s most capable maid..." Wang Siqi never expected Miss Ting Xia to be the Eighth Prince’s person.
The Eighth Prince showed no reaction to Wang Siqi’s incredulous expression and continued speaking lightly, "She can assist you."
Wang Siqi took a sharp breath, "This..." His Highness actually placed a spy within the Wang Family, and right by mother’s side at that. This... is terrifying!
"However, you shouldn’t go to her often. Being too close to her won’t do you any good." The Eighth Prince advised, "She will be helping you from the shadows."
Unexpectedly, His Highness was so resourceful!
Once again, Wang Siqi was startled by the Eighth Prince’s methods. He felt fortunate, knowing he had always been respectful and obedient to His Highness. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even know how he ended up dead.
"I understand." Wang Siqi stood up and gave a deep bow to the Eighth Prince, "Thank you, Your Highness."
After witnessing the Eighth Prince’s astonishing methods again, Wang Siqi felt both fear and gratitude, but mostly a sense of trembling awe.
He firmly believed that as long as he remained loyal and obediently worked for the Eighth Prince, he would surely achieve great success in the future!
"Your Highness, rest assured, I won’t easily disturb Miss Ting Xia." If he frequently sought out Miss Ting Xia, it would only invite his mother’s suspicion and displeasure.
Seeing Wang Siqi understand his intentions, the Eighth Prince nodded slightly and did not say much more.
"Your Highness, I didn’t expect Miss Ting Xia to be your person." Wang Siqi couldn’t help but speculate if there were also His Highness’s people by his father’s or elder brother’s side.
"It’s nothing." The Eighth Prince clearly grasped the implication behind Wang Siqi’s words but chose not to entertain it.
Wang Siqi did not inquire further, "By the way, Your Highness, there is something I need to tell you."
The Eighth Prince looked up at Wang Siqi, "What is it?"
"I originally intended to report this matter to you after its success, but since you came today, I’ll tell you in advance."
"Go ahead."
"Your Highness, are you aware of the Tenth Prince’s uncle in the capital?"
Upon hearing Wang Siqi’s question, the Eighth Prince’s eyes immediately changed, but soon returned to normal.
"I know."
"Your Highness, the Tenth Prince’s uncle is quite capable in business..." Wang Siqi reported everything he found out about Liang Run’s activities to the Eighth Prince in detail.
The Eighth Prince listened calmly to Wang Siqi’s report, and by the end, he had already guessed Wang Siqi’s intentions.
"Your Highness, I plan to collaborate with the Tenth Prince’s uncle." Wang Siqi said, a sly smile emerging on his lips, "Once the time is right, I’ll directly swallow all of the Tenth Prince’s uncle’s businesses."
The Eighth Prince tossed his chess piece into the chess box, creating a loud noise.
Hearing this sound, Wang Siqi couldn’t help but shudder.
Yu Hai, standing nearby, looked at Wang Siqi in shock and thought to himself: Has Wang Siqi grown so bold and reckless to even consider targeting the Tenth Prince’s uncle?
"You want to swallow all of the Ten Prince’s uncle’s businesses?"
The Eighth Prince’s tone conveyed no emotion, but Wang Siqi felt a chill in his heart as he asked nervously, "Is there something wrong, Your Highness?"
"What do you think?" The Eighth Prince’s tone turned icy.
Wang Siqi realized the Eighth Prince was angry, but he didn’t understand why.
"Wang Siqi, your courage is astounding, daring to target the Tenth Prince’s uncle." Yu Hai scolded sternly, "Don’t you know the Tenth Prince is His Highness’s brother?"
Wang Siqi was somewhat bewildered, "I know the Tenth Prince is Your Highness’s brother, but..." A flash of insight struck him, and Wang Siqi finally understood why the Eighth Prince was angry. His face showed a horrified expression, "Your Highness, I didn’t know the Tenth Prince is your person, I beg Your Highness for forgiveness."
The Eighth Prince squinted his eyes, emitting a cold and menacing glint.
"The Tenth Prince is my only brother; I will not allow anyone to harm him, understand?"
Wang Siqi’s face instantly turned pale, and he broke into a cold sweat. He spoke with a frightened expression, "I understand, Your Highness!"