Let Me Explain, Fairy

Chapter 1014 - 629: Control of City Defense

Chapter 1014: Chapter 629: Control of City DefenseXu Yuan thought Li Junwu’s reaction was quite normal.

The seduction yesterday was merely for the continuation of the family lineage. Since it had to benefit someone anyway, why not let his brother have some fun?

Li Junwu’s thoughts were probably just that straightforward... right?

Just kidding.

Xu Yuan knew in his heart that his conclusion was really just shooting the arrow first and drawing the target afterward.

Earlier, rather than wanting to confirm whether Li Junwu liked him, he instead wanted to confirm that she didn’t like him.

He would thus look for evidence to support the idea that Li Junwu was simply his good buddy.

Preconceived notions led the

"Why are you apologizing?"

Xu Yuan tilted his head and glanced at her sideways, smiling as he said: "We’ll figure it out by trying. Our goal in visiting the government office now is to see if you, the Commandery Princess, can issue direct commands to the Formation."

Li Junwu’s slender, beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she said in a low voice:

"What’s the rationale? The Formation’s control center is heavily guarded. Zhan Xian’an wouldn’t possibly let us in."

"Who said we’re without rationale?"

Xu Yuan pointed at himself and Li Junwu, lowering his voice as he said:

"The two of us—one representing the Imperial Court and the other representing Zhenxi Prefecture. From both the perspective of law and sentiment, Commander Zhan has no grounds to refuse us."

Li Junwu paused briefly before her beautiful eyes flashed with doubt. Hesitating slightly, she said:

"But... I’m uncertain whether Zhan Xian’an is truly loyal. If he’s already aligned with the Mu Family, wouldn’t we be exposing ourselves too soon?"

Xu Yuan smiled lightly, replying softly:

"That’s why we need the third rationale."

"Third rationale?"

"A senior member of my Black Scale Guards picked up something valuable on the way to Zhenxi Prefecture..."

"Xu Changtian, can’t you just say everything in one go? Must you drip-feed your answers?"

"......"

After a brief silence,

Seeing the woman’s irritated expression, Xu Yuan clicked his tongue before quickly saying:

"Uh... The Mu Family has someone backing them, and I’ve obtained a body double for the legitimate heir of their clan. By now, he should have been escorted to the government office."

"Substitution for the Crown Prince?"

Li Junwu’s eyes faintly widened in surprise but then realized the flaw: "What if nobody actually recognizes him? After all, there are so many intermediaries."

Xu Yuan didn’t seem fazed as he calmly analyzed for her:

"Zhenxi Prefecture is backed by the Imperial Court, established as the Marquis’ domain by Your Majesty’s decree. The Mu Family operates as a merchant sect under Zhenxi. What can they possibly offer to make Commander Zhan betray Zhenxi?"

"Nothing.

"To be blunt, even if the Mu Family somehow usurped Zhenxi Prefecture, what can Zhan gain from switching sides?

"Given the Mu Family’s stature, their reward couldn’t possibly elevate Zhan further up the ladder. Especially after betraying his faction—he couldn’t hope to remain in his current position, let alone rise higher.

"Thus, if Commander Zhan were to defect, he must have direct contact with the force backing the Mu Family."

"...."

Watching her serious expression, Li Junwu’s heartbeat inexplicably quickened for a moment.

Xu Yuan then clapped his hands lightly and asked softly:

"So, Junwu, is there a high-end tavern or brothel near the government office?"

"Huh?"

"What do you mean, huh?"

Xu Yuan shot her a strange look and replied matter-of-factly:

"I can’t guarantee total success. If we fail, walking into the government office now would be walking into a trap. How can you not see that? And you still want to compare yourself to Li Qingyan?"

Hearing this, Li Junwu seemed visibly flustered:

"Your topic jumped too far; I didn’t catch on!"

After taking a deep breath, she replied softly:

"There are some good taverns, but the brothels are all in East City. By the way, you haven’t explained what we’d do if we fail?"

Xu Yuan thought for a moment, stared at Li Junwu, then smiled:

"Then we’ll formally announce that the Commandery Princess has returned to the city—but only after the Qilin Wolf and Tian Ye enter the city."