My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 404 - 275 Hunter and Prey [9000-word triple-length - ]

He picked up the wine pitcher on the table and personally poured a cup for the Capital Governor. The Capital Governor took the cup but did not drink. Instead, he spoke, "Your Highness, Xie Xiaoyu is dead..."

King Han drank a cup by himself and then casually asked, "Xie Xiaoyu, who is Xie Xiaoyu?"

The Capital Governor took the wine pitcher from his hand and King Han suddenly became alert, asking, "What? She's dead? How did she die? When did she die?"

This Chief of Palace Garden in the Inner Palace of the Crown Prince was one of the last two participants in the affair at the Eastern Palace years ago.

The Capital Governor slowly said, "She died suddenly last night due to a sudden and severe illness. It's said she contracted some serious infectious disease. To prevent it from spreading to others, her family burned her body that very night."

King Han gave him a glance and asked, "Did you do it?"

The Capital Governor replied, "I thought it was Your Highness's doing."

"I have never given such an order," King Han said with a puzzled expression. "If it wasn't you and it wasn't me, could it be King You? He doesn't let us act but does it himself—is it because he doesn't trust us?"

The Capital Governor considered for a moment and said, "It might also be possible that no one took action and she really died of the illness."

King Han said, "Isn't that a good thing? Is Ding Fang still alive?"

The Capital Governor nodded, saying, "He is still alive."

King Han waved his hand and said, "Well, that settles it. You don't have to be so paranoid all the time. After this affair, find someone to take care of Ding Fang. Then, no one will ever know about that matter. Come on, let's drink, drink..."

After drinking a few cups himself, he looked at the Capital Governor and suddenly asked, "Fuzhi, I have a question for you and you must answer me honestly. I've wanted to ask you this for a long time..."

The Capital Governor asked, "What question?"

King Han looked into his eyes and said, "Father Emperor is so fond of the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince has not treated you badly. You followed the Crown Prince before and had an unlimited future. Why did you risk extermination of your entire clan to choose me?"

The Capital Governor thought for a while and said, "When I entered the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince was already the Crown Prince. Everything I have was given by the Crown Prince. I did not have much merit to my name, and back then, there were many who surrounded the Crown Prince, many of whom were relatives of the Crown Princess Consort. Even if the Crown Prince ascended the throne, it would not be my turn to be significantly utilized. But following Your Highness is different. My fortunes rise and fall with Your Highness. We have gone through these years together, and I believe Your Highness will not let me down..."

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King Han patted his shoulder and said, "Of course, if I were to ascend the throne, although I cannot make you a marquis, appointing you as Chancellor is certain. By then, you'll be second only to one, above tens of thousands…"

The Capital Governor bowed to him and said, "I thank Your Highness in advance."

He took the wine cup from King Han's hand, helped him to the bed, and said, "Your Highness is drunk. It's better to rest for a while."

King Han lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and lightly waved his hand, saying, "I am indeed a bit tired. Go on with your duties, I will rest for a while."

The Capital Governor walked out of the hall with measured steps, closing the hall doors behind him.

On the luxurious couch, King Han's eyes slowly opened. His gaze lost a hint of drunkenness but was filled with a touch more melancholy, saying, "Fuzhi, oh Fuzhi, after all these years, you still refuse to open your heart to me…"

Moments later, at King You's Mansion.

King You looked at the Capital Governor with surprise and said, "It wasn't me. I didn't have anyone do it. What's the problem with her death?"

The Capital Governor pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Perhaps she really did die of the illness."

King You's thoughts had already moved beyond this matter, and looking at the Capital Governor, he said, "Whether she died of an illness or not, as long as she's dead, that's all that matters. Speaking of which, Lord Lin, have you ever considered serving me? Whatever King Han can give you, I can give you, and even more..."

The Capital Governor did not answer but instead bowed and said, "I must take my leave."

Watching his departing figure, King You showed a look of regret and said, "Such an extraordinary talent not serving me is truly a pity. Why do these clever men choose mediocre masters? Lin Fuzhi did so, as did Li Xuanjing..."

In the past, he had tried to recruit Lin Fuzhi, but Lin Fuzhi chose King Han.

He had also tried to win over Li Xuanjing multiple times.

Li Xuanjing, however, chose King Chun.

If he could have had the assistance of these two men, he wouldn't have worried about achieving great things, nor would he have had to take the risks he took back then.

It is truly incomprehensible...

The moment he stepped out of King You's Mansion, the Capital Governor's expression bore a heavier weight.

He did not go to the Capital Prefecture, instead he went straight back to Lin Mansion.