Chapter 456: Mr. Jiang?

"Prince, save me!"

Upon hearing the steady, dignified voice from behind, Duan Zhang seemed to have grabbed the last lifeline straw.

At this moment, Jiangnan Wang was walking step by step toward this side, but his face was full of tension.

As he walked, he quickly scanned the surroundings, and his gaze finally landed on the blood-soaked Duan Zhang.

Seeing this, his heart sank and his expression instantly turned grim.

Who is he?

He is the Emperor's paternal uncle, of noble status, yet before the National Teacher he dares not even breathe.

In fact, even during the former emperor's reign, Jiangnan Wang had been eager to align with the National Teacher's camp.

But the National Teacher has always looked down on him, considering his talent mediocre and his ambition too great, deeming him unfit for important roles, and thus never accepted him.

Even when the former emperor passed, an official proposed that the Emperor's uncle inherit the throne, but the National Teacher directly stepped forward to veto it; a single sentence ended his imperial ambitions.

Jiangnan Wang still remembers that the National Teacher coldly glanced at him and said only one sentence.

"Jiangnan Wang, just guard your Jiangnan territory; the throne is not for you to covet." Those words made him completely abandon his ambitions, and he could only obediently stay in Jiangnan as its prince.

Nevertheless, over the years Jiangnan Wang has continued to flatter the National Teacher without the slightest slack, hoping someday to gain his approval.

Finally, his efforts paid off; after expending tremendous energy and calling in countless favors, he managed to bring the National Teacher's disciple Duan Zhang to Jiangnan as a guest.

In his view, Duan Zhang was the stepping stone to gain entry into the National Teacher's camp.

Yet he never imagined that the guest he had painstakingly invited would be beaten to this state on his own turf, on the brink of death.

This not only slapped Duan Zhang's face, but also shattered his hope of joining the National Teacher's camp.

Jiangnan Wang's eyes turned icy in an instant, and he secretly resolved.

No matter who this person is or what background he has, whoever dares to strike Duan Zhang will not be forgiven!

Even if it means exhausting all the resources of the Jiangnan Prince's Residence, he will give Duan Zhang an answer!

Preserve his hope of joining the National Teacher's camp!

He hurriedly said to Duan Zhang.

"Young Master Duan, how are you? Are you alright? It's all my fault for arriving late and letting you suffer."

Upon hearing the Prince's voice, Duan Zhang also believed his savior had truly arrived.

He lifted his head, exerted all his strength, and shouted resentfully at the Prince.

"Prince, save me! Hurry and save me!"

"It's him! He dared to lay hands on me, beat me like this, and even forced me to kneel in public—utterly lawless!"

Duan Zhang pointed at Jiang Feng, his eyes brimming with vengeful hatred.

"Prince, please have the guards of your residence kill him! As long as he dies, I guarantee I will proclaim your virtues in Jiangnan before the National Teacher, and speak highly of you before him."

Having said that, Duan Zhang paused.

He knew Jiangnan Wang's intentions: he had always wanted to align with the National Teacher's camp and gain more power.

"Prince, don't you want to serve the country with merit? Or are you content to waste your life in this small corner of Jiangnan?"

"If you help me kill this guy and treat me well, I guarantee your wishes will be fulfilled! I will strongly recommend you before the National Teacher, so he accepts you, granting you greater power and even a chance to approach the supreme throne once more."

Duan Zhang is no fool; he clearly understands what Jiangnan Wang is up to by trying so hard to please him.

Upon hearing Duan Zhang's words, Jiangnan Wang's eyes lit up instantly.

For years he has carefully curried favor with the National Teacher and with the Director of Astronomy's people, all for this day.

Now Duan Zhang has given him this opportunity: if he kills Jiang Feng, he will gain Duan Zhang's recommendation and the National Teacher's approval—how could he not be excited?

Without even seeing Jiang Feng's face clearly, he was dazed by Duan Zhang's words, his eyes turning cold, and he loudly ordered the guards behind him.

"Come! Quickly execute this scoundrel and save Young Master Duan! Anyone who dares to obstruct will be killed on the spot!"

Duan Zhang hovered mid‑air, a smug smile on his face, his eyes full of vengeful hatred.

"You're dead! Dare to lay hands on me, dare to offend the Prince of Jiangnan—I'll see how you die today! I will tear your body into ten thousand pieces to quell my hatred!"

But at that moment, Jiang Feng slowly turned around, gave a faint smile, and faced the Prince.

"Jiangnan Wang? You've got some nerve!"

When the Prince got a clear look at Jiang Feng's face, his whole body shuddered as if struck by lightning, freezing in place.

"Jiang… Mr. Jiang? How… how can it be you?"

The Prince couldn't fathom how the young man who dared to attack Duan Zhang and cause trouble on his turf could actually be Mr. Jiang!

"Duan Zhang! You treacherous wretch! You've ruined the Prince!"

Who is Jiang Feng?

Damn, even I have to be his dog!

What kind of thing are you, Duan Zhang?

Jiang Feng looked at the Prince's frightened expression, his tone flat.

"Prince of Jiangnan, this person attacked my brother, nearly killing him, and I never expected his backer to be you, the Prince."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Feng raised his hand.

Following Jiang Feng's pointing finger, the Prince saw Duanmu Hongjie covered in blood on the ground, and his pupils contracted sharply.

Duanmu Hongjie!

How could he not recognize Duanmu Hongjie?

Yet he never imagined Duanmu Hongjie would be beaten to this state by Duan Zhang!

At this moment, the Prince completely panicked.

He hastily changed his expression, hurried to Jiang Feng's side, and repeatedly bowed.

"Mr. Jiang, it's a misunderstanding! All a misunderstanding! I, the Prince, knew nothing; I just arrived here and was deceived by this madman!"

I, the Prince, am not here to help him; I, the Prince, am here to help you! Rest assured, this madman dares to be disrespectful to you, dares to injure your brothers, I, the Prince, will absolutely not let him go!

After saying that, Jiangnan Wang suddenly turned around, his gaze instantly turning icy and piercing.

Bold madman! How dare you be disrespectful to Mr. Jiang, how dare you injure Mr. Jiang's brothers! You are utterly lawless! Today, I, the Prince, will take your dog's life to make amends to Mr. Jiang and his brothers!

Duan Zhang was completely dumbfounded, his eyes widened as if he couldn't believe his own ears.

He looked at Jiangnan Wang, his eyes full of doubt.

Jiangnan Wang, are you fucking crazy?

I am Duan Zhang! I am the personally transmitted disciple of the National Teacher! How can you help him and oppose me? Have you forgotten that you wanted to join the National Master Camp? Have you forgotten that I can help you gain power? Are you fucking brain-addled?

Duan Zhang just couldn't understand how the Jiangnan Wang, who had just been trying a hundred ways to curry favor with Feng, suddenly changed his expression, not only helping Feng but also wanting to kill him.

Jiangnan Wang completely ignored Duan Zhang's roar, he loudly commanded the guards of the Prince's Residence again.

What are you standing there for? Hurry up and act, kill this madman, make amends to Mr. Jiang!

Eh...

Now everyone was completely dumbfounded.

Damn it, they're actually going to act against the disciple of the Heavenly Observer?

They don't seem to have that much guts!