Chapter 204: Accept Sikong Tu

Prince! Spare me! I beg you to spare this old man a single remaining life!

Sikong Tu fell to his knees with a thud, his knees pounding heavily onto the ground.

He clutched Jiangnan Wang's thigh with both hands, repeatedly kowtowing, and blood marks quickly appeared on his forehead.

I, the old man, swear! The words I just heard, I will not leak a single character! I will absolutely not ruin your grand plan, Prince!

Prince, think—these past days, I, the old man, have exhausted my effort to cure your illness, used countless precious medicines, to improve your health! Please, seeing that I still have some usefulness, spare me!

His innards turned green with regret at this moment.

Had I known Jiangnan Wang was plotting such earth‑shattering affairs, I wouldn't have dared to cling to him even with a hundred times the courage.

Now not only has the Ginseng been stolen, but I also know a secret that could cost a head; how could Jiangnan Wang possibly let me go?

Originally he still hoped Jiangnan Wang would deal with Jiang Feng for him, but now… he himself is about to be dealt with!

Jiangnan Wang lowered his head, looking at Sikong Tu clinging to his leg; his face showed not a hint of wave, only a bottomless dark ferocity.

Spare you? Sikong Tu, do you think in such a grand matter, this Prince could allow an outsider like you to know?

His voice was flat, yet like a cold knife, stabbing Sikong Tu, making his whole body tremble.

Prince! I am not an outsider! My loyalty to you is steadfast!

Sikong Tu cried, his nose running with snot and tears, kowtowing more fiercely, the blood on his forehead mixing with sweat flowing down.

As long as you spare my life, I swear to die loyal to you! If you order me east, I will never go west! If you order me to kill, I will not blink an eye! This old life of mine will henceforth belong to you, Prince!

He could clearly feel the increasingly thick killing intent emanating from Jiangnan Wang.

Jiangnan Wang looked at his disheveled state, a mocking smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Loyal to this Prince? Then tell me, what use do you have for this Prince?

Just a Doctor.

Jiangnan Wang only finds him handy to use; it does not mean he is irreplaceable.

I am useful! I really am useful!

Sikong Tu hurriedly shouted, his voice even changed pitch.

Prince! The current Military Commander-in-Chief Zhang Bin! I know a great secret of his! This secret is enough to make him subject to you, to be used by you!

Oh?

Jiangnan Wang's gaze instantly changed, flashing a hint of amusement and interest.

Tell me, what secret is it?

Military Commander-in-Chief Zhang Bin, this old fellow has long been on his mind.

But that old fellow is usually airtight; for many years, Jiangnan Wang could not establish a connection with him.

Can this old dog Sikong Tu solve this problem?

Si Jiannan, standing nearby, heard the words and stepped forward at this moment.

Prince. This Sikong Tu is after all the Chief Attendant of the National Medical Hall, his status is special. If he dies in Jiangnan, the National Medical Hall will surely investigate, inevitably causing unnecessary trouble, affecting your grand plan, and moreover…

If he truly can win over Zhang Bin, it would indeed be a tremendous aid for us. General Zhang Bin commands heavy troops; if he can be used by the Prince, future uprisings would be half the effort for double the result. How about keeping him for now?

Jiangnan Wang fell silent for a moment, evidently contemplating the proposal.

Sikong Tu, seeing this, realized it was his last chance, and hurriedly knelt and shouted.

Prince! Everything I say is true! When Zhang Bin was young he campaigned in Nanjiang, leaving a hidden ailment that only I can cure! Moreover I know a secret of his from those days in Nanjiang; if it spreads, it would ruin his reputation, even strip him of his commander position! I can use this to blackmail him, forcing him to…

He knows this is his only lifeline, and must cling to it tightly.

Jiangnan Wang stared at him for a long time, until Sikong Tu, his whole body bristling, almost unable to hold on, finally slowly released his fist.

Moreover, at this moment the coldness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle smile.

He bent down, helped Sikong Tu up, even personally took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood and sweat from his forehead, his tone exceedingly kind.

Old Si, what are you doing? Get up quickly, get up quickly!

You are the Prince's Life-saving Benefactor, how could the Prince bear to kill you? Earlier it was just a joke to see if you were truly sincere toward the Prince.

Sikong Tu was stunned by this sudden change, for a moment unable to react, and was awkwardly helped by Jiangnan Wang to stand up.

Jiangnan Wang patted his shoulder, his face full of smile.

Old Si, rest assured, as long as you truly pledge loyalty to this Prince, help the Prince win over General Zhang Bin, when the Prince's great undertaking succeeds, you will be the chief merit minister, then be ennobled as a marquis, enjoy endless wealth and honor, far better than being a tiny Attendant in the National Medical Hall! This is truly the merit of slaying a dragon!

Hearing this, Sikong Tu immediately bowed deeply to Jiangnan Wang.

Thank you, Prince! Thank you for the mercy of not killing me! I, the old man, will thereafter work my brain and liver to the ground, swearing to die loyal to the Prince, with no second thoughts!

Good! Good!

Jiangnan Wang nodded satisfactorily, turned his head to Si Jiannan and said.

Jiannan, you first take Old Si down, arrange a decent residence, treat Old Si well, and do not let Old Si suffer any grievance.

Yes, Prince.

Si Jiannan bowed in response, turned his head and made a gesture toward Sikong Tu.

Mr. Sikong, please follow me.

Sikong Tu hurriedly bowed again to Jiangnan Wang, then followed Si Jiannan, carefully walking out of the study.

Watching the two backs disappear at the doorway, Jiangnan Wang's smile vanished instantly, turning again into a dark ferocious coldness, his eyes filled with killing intent.

Si Jiannan quickly went and returned, bowed and reported.

Prince, Sikong Tu has already been handed over to Master Feng Da; Master Feng Da will take good care of him, ensuring he does not speak recklessly, nor play any tricks.

Jiangnan Wang nodded, his tone flat.

Well done. This old dog, if he truly can win over Zhang Bin, will indeed be of great benefit to us. If he dares…

Understood.

Si Jiannan replied.

Jiangnan Wang walked to the Window, his brows tightly furrowed, his tone bearing a hint of solemnity.

"However, what worries me even more now is Jiang Feng."

Si Jiannan looked up, his eyes meeting Jiangnan Wang's gaze full of killing intent.

"This guy knows too much."

Jiangnan Wang's voice was ice‑cold and bone‑piercing.

"He not only knows that I am searching for the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman, but also dares to storm my Jiangnan Wangfu alone; his strength is unfathomable, truly a stumbling stone on the Path of my great undertaking!"

"But I cannot deal with him; Feng A Da once said that the two brothers together are still not a match for Jiang Feng, unless the Grand Master intervenes, this beast is hard to kill!"

Si Jiannan, after hearing the words, remained silent for a long while before speaking in an ice‑cold tone.

"Prince, if it truly cannot be done, perhaps we could ask that one to make a move?"