Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Blind Prince

Second Prince's Residence.

“Thirteenth Brother, your visit brings honor to my humble abode!” The Second Prince greeted Zhou Haochen with enthusiasm, giving him ample face.

After all, the Second Prince harbored the intention of winning over Zhou Haochen but struggled to find a suitable reason to approach him.

Especially since the Crown Prince, through the Feng Huai incident, had managed to get close to Zhou Haochen, which worried the Second Prince.

The ability to lightly turn the matter of Feng Huai offending Zhou Haochen into an opportunity to win him over was a tactic that astonished the Second Prince.

Clearly, there was a mastermind behind the Crown Prince!

He had lost the initiative in the matter of winning over Zhou Haochen.

Zhou Haochen's proactive visit tonight was a delightful surprise for the Second Prince.

Inside the main hall, cups clinked and voices mingled.

After a few rounds of wine and some pleasantries, Zhou Haochen got to the point.

“Second Brother, I have a matter to ask of you today.”

“Thirteenth Brother, please speak!”

The Second Prince smiled slightly, knowing the main act was about to begin.

“Li Yue and Chun Yue are my maids. Their fathers were once commanders of ten thousand in the Xuanwu Army, and they died under unclear circumstances…”

The Second Prince wore a troubled expression.

Zhou Haochen drained the fine wine in his cup, knowing that his Second Brother was setting conditions.

A transaction!

He understood!

“I wonder what difficulties Second Brother is facing?”

“Second Brother, I recognize a sworn brother, Fang Dongyun, whom Thirteenth Brother has also met.”

“Fang Dongyun obtained the Dragon Sparrow Sword inheritance, and his cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds during this period.”

“However, jade must be carved to become a tool; seclusion will ultimately lead to mediocrity.”

“Second Brother wants to find a position for Fang Dongyun.”

As the Second Prince finished speaking, Zhou Haochen fell silent.

Find a position?

With the Second Prince's status, finding a position for Fang Dongyun would be effortless.

The Ministry of Revenue was the Second Prince's territory, and the Minister of Revenue was the Second Prince's maternal grandfather.

The Second Prince could arrange for Fang Dongyun to join the Ministry of Revenue with a single word.

Even if not the Ministry of Revenue, the Second Prince could easily place him in other government offices.

Since the Second Prince brought it up to him, it was clear that the position the Second Prince wanted could only be provided by him.

In an instant, Zhou Haochen understood.

The Second Prince wanted Fang Dongyun to join the White Lotus Sect investigation team.

To win him over?

Or did he feel that the White Lotus Sect case had made significant progress and wanted to share a piece of the pie?

Or perhaps both!

Zhou Haochen pondered the Second Prince's intentions.

Zhou Haochen did not object to letting Fang Dongyun join the investigation team.

A free lackey was not to be refused.

“Second Brother, the White Lotus Sect's demonic members are treacherous and cunning, causing me a headache. Fang Dongyun is a talented individual; how about he follows me to investigate the White Lotus Sect?”

Seeing Zhou Haochen being so cooperative, the smile on the Second Prince's face became even brighter, like a blooming chrysanthemum.

“Then I will have to trouble Thirteenth Brother to help me polish Fang Dongyun.”

As the Second Prince said this, Fang Dongyun, who was accompanying them, did not show any change in expression.

Clearly, they had discussed this matter before Zhou Haochen's visit.

“Sworn Brother, from now on, you must listen to Thirteenth Brother's arrangements, capture the White Lotus Sect's demonic members, and relieve the Emperor's worries.”

“Thirteenth Brother, please wait a moment; I will write a letter.”

“Bring pen and ink!”

The Second Prince gave an order, and the maids began to prepare the writing materials.

Soon, he wrote a letter, connecting Zhou Haochen.

…

That night.

Zhou Haochen returned to the Prince's Residence reeking of alcohol, and under the care of the twin sisters, he bathed and changed.

Just as he lay down on the bed, he suddenly felt a hot, slippery, and delicate body slip into the quilt.

Zhou Haochen: ???

“Your Highness, I… I’m here… to serve… you…”

Li Yue's trembling voice came from behind, perhaps because of nervousness, her delicate body trembled slightly, and the delicacy of the girl's skin could be felt even through the inner lining.

“Is it to thank me for helping you investigate the case?”

“Mmm—”

Li Yue nodded, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Are little lolis so skilled these days?

At such a young age, she already knows how to use her body!

Zhou Haochen couldn't help but complain inwardly.

He knew Li Yue's thoughts clearly; she wanted to use her body as a bargaining chip to make him investigate thoroughly and uncover the truth.

But…

Was he that kind of person?

Too young!

He really couldn't bring himself to do it!

Moreover, he was still planning to nurture the phoenix marrow jade bodies of the twin sisters so that they could help him cultivate when he broke through the upper three realms!

With a *smack*!

His palm heavily patted the girl's upturned buttocks, and before the girl could recover, she heard a domineering voice.

“At such a young age, all you do is mess around.”

“Wuwu—Your Highness, I'm not young anymore!”

“Not young? I can hold it in half a hand; where is it big?”

The girl felt a burning heat on her chest, and a thick blush appeared on her pretty face, so intense that it couldn't be melted away, even more delicate than the peach blossoms in February.

Three parts shyness, seven parts annoyance.

Your Highness is too much!

How could he say that about me?

But when she thought of Aunt Lan's figure, which couldn't be held in one hand, Li Yue immediately felt ashamed of herself.

Should I ask Aunt Lan what she usually eats?

To be able to grow so exaggerated!

Li Yue's mind was in a mess, like a paste, and she only heard His Highness's voice in her ear.

“I'm going to cultivate tonight!”

“You go guard outside!”

“Oh—”

Li Yue's voice carried a faint sense of loss, and she rustled as she put on her long dress and went to the outer room to protect him.

After Li Yue left, Zhou Haochen stroked his fingers, the unique fragrance of the girl still lingering on his fingertips.

Concentrating his mind, calming his breath, and reciting the Heart-Clearing Incantation once, Zhou Haochen's heart lake was peaceful.

Then, he took out the great scholar's calligraphy given by Mr. Cangsong.

This great scholar's calligraphy was not written on Xuan paper but was carved onto bamboo slips with a carving knife, to be called the Great Scholar Bamboo Book or the Cangsong Bamboo Book.

This practice was very ancient.

In ancient times, before paper was invented, bamboo slips were the carrier for recording text.

Even now, great scholars are more inclined to use bamboo slips as the carrier for their calligraphy.

Because the great scholar's calligraphy possesses immense power.

Ordinary Xuan paper cannot bear this charm at all.

Great Scholar Calligraphy!

Soul-Reaping Banner!

Reincarnation Seal imprint!

With three treasures protecting him.

Zhou Haochen began his second journey to the Nine Hells.