Plan B

The lantern was now lit up and was displayed beautifully at the center of the square. It was beautiful and the lights could be seen from far away. The fireworks show has not stopped and it continued to brighten the night sky.

Hearing the people's cheer and seeing their joy as they enjoyed the show, the Emperor's mood brightened up a little bit.

That expression on his face did not last very long. Once he recalled that he might have died in the night, the Emperor was in a very bad mood.

One could imagine just how much damage will happen if this firework were to lit up in the lantern together with the explosive.

Those people were daring enough to kill him and thousands of people in these festivities mood. They were not afraid to face the wrath of heaven just to gain power. Their greed was too much!

The Emperor turned to his seat and soon, everyone presented in the banquet hall gradually quietened down. After reminding everyone that no one should mention what had happened in the banquet hall, the Emperor then turned to Qin Zhi Hao and barked another order. "Prepare to return to the palace."

Qin Zhi Hao obediently complied. He turned to the eunuch who has been assisting him and sent him to relay the message to General Li Mu.

At this time, Yu Feng tugged at his arms, forcing him to turn around to face him. "You cannot let the Emperor return to the palace through the Western District."

Qin Zhi Hao's expression changed and his face turned dark. It was supposed to be confidential information for the Emperor to return through the Western District. They were worried that some people might be waiting for the Emperor's entourage if they were to use the same path that they had came from.

Only a few had known this plan. How could someone like Yu Feng know about this?

Before Qin Zhi Hao had the chance to ask, Yu Feng had spoken up with another shocking news. "The people who planned to blow up the lantern had their backup plan. They had placed some explosive at the route that the Emperor might pass through."

"What?" Qin Zhi Hao's heart shook a little bit. He tugged Yu Feng's arms and brought her to a corner. "How did you know all this?"

Yu Feng heaved a sigh in frustration. "I've told you that I ran into a few people in the western district. I was in the drainage system when I saw what they were working on." Yu Feng then started to tell Qin Zhi Hao what she had heard about their Plan B.

Qin Zhi Hao could not hide his surprise upon hearing her words. "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"We were in a hurry to bring back the box of explosives to the Emperor. When did I have the time to explain everything?"

Qin Zhi Hao's grip on Yu Feng's arms tightened. "What else do you know? Speak!"

Yu Feng yelped at the pain and instinctively, she gave a kick at his shin. "Let go of me."

His eyes narrowed. Although her kick was not hurting at all, there was never anyone who dared to kick him.

Fortunately for Yu Feng, this was not the time for him to argue, or else, she might see another side of Qin Zhi Hao that she had never seen before right at this time.

Once Qin Zhi Hao released her arms, Yu Feng immediately informed him about her encounter with Wen Ping and had assured him that Wen Ping had gone to alert Officer Zhou Ming about this matter.

Qin Zhi Hao was relieved knowing that Officer Zhou Ming had gone over to the site to control the situation. He then dragged Yu Feng by her hand and led her to the Emperor.

The moment the Emperor turned his head to look at her, Yu Feng lowered her head. cowering. The old man's gaze was too frightening and Yu Feng did not dare to look at his eyes directly.

"What's wrong?" The Emperor asked. His gaze shifted to Qin Zhi Hao.

"Your Majesty," Qin Zhi Hao greeted before he repeated the words that Yu Feng had told him earlier.

Once Qin Zhi Hao finished his words, the Emperor suddenly burst into a fit laugh. The look on his face was very frightening. The ministers who were getting ready to return to the palace heard his laughing and felt a shiver down their spine.

None of them could hear what Prince Yi had spoken to the Emperor, but for those who have been serving His Majesty for years, they naturally knew that this laugh could only mean that the Emperor was fuming.

When the Emperor was in this terrible mood, it would be best if none of them make a sound, or else, if they were unlucky enough, they might lose their life.

The laughter stopped and the Emperor glanced at Yu Feng before he looked at the prince again. "This boy, he's one of yours?"

The Emperor had seen the way the two interacted. Although both Yu Feng and Qin Zhi Hao had pretended that they were not familiar with each other, the Emperor could see that Yu Feng had a little trust in Prince Yi. Otherwise, Yu Feng would not dare to approach the prince to give him that information directly.

"Yes," Qin Zhi Hao could only admit to it. "He is a runner that I have recruited."

"Oh?" the Emperor looked at Yu Feng again with a curious gaze. It was the first time that he had seen his son recruiting such a scrawny boy to work for him.

However, since Qin Zhi Hao had let this boy work for him, then he should be very capable. It was well known that Qin Zhi Hao would not let anyone useless working under him.

"There's a traitor in your team," the Emperor pointed out.

Qin Zhi Hao clenched his teeth. "I know. I will get to the bottom of it."

"Very well..." The Emperor turned to Yu Feng, but his words were directed to Qin Zhi Hao. "Send General Li Mu to guard the path to the Western District. Until everything is cleared, the citizen who was supposed to return to their home in that area will not be allowed to enter that area."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Qin Zhi Hao complied.

"As for this little boy, bring him to the palace. There are a lot of questions that I need to ask."

Yu Feng felt her body trembled upon hearing the Emperor's words.