MY PRINCE HUSBAND HAS SEVEN WIVES AND I AM HIS FAVOURITE!
Chapter 172: How about I show you?

Chapter 172: How about I show you?

Hua Jing’s voice lingered in the air, her words laced with an undeniable sharpness. The Prime Minister’s smirk did not waver as he finally turned to face her fully.

His dark robes, embroidered with golden patterns of dragons twisting in an eternal dance, shifted slightly with his movement.

The eerie glow of the lanterns nearby cast long shadows on his face, accentuating the unsettling amusement in his expression.

"Lady Hua Jing," he greeted smoothly, his voice like silk over a blade. "I had not expected to see you here either, but fate has a peculiar way of bringing people together at the most opportune times."

Hua Jing took a deliberate step forward, her delicate fingers lifting her veil, letting the soft fabric slide away to reveal her face. A dangerous smile curved on her lips, a smile that did not reach her eyes. Her gaze locked onto his, unwavering, piercing, and calculating.

"No matter what," she said in a honeyed tone, "calling me here in the guise of my beloved husband isn’t quite what I expected from a man of stature like you."

The Prime Minister chuckled, a deep and deliberate sound that sent an eerie feeling coursing through the air. His posture was completely at ease, his fingers tracing the rim of the porcelain teacup he held, though his eyes did not leave hers.

"Forgive me, my dear. I had no other option," he said, his tone laced with mock sincerity. "There is just something I needed to find out."

Hua Jing blinked slowly. "Find out?"

The Prime Minister nodded, his gaze twinkling with something unreadable, something just beyond the grasp of normal comprehension. The nonchalant way he held himself, the smooth way he spoke, the subtle, eerie curve of his lips—it all set her senses on edge. But Hua Jing was no fool. She would not be easily rattled, no matter what kind of game this man was playing.

"No matter what you want to find out," she said coolly, "calling me like this will provoke my dear husband’s rage. Are you sure you can handle that later?"

This time, the Prime Minister outright laughed, a deep, rich sound that resonated through the space like a death knell.

"Don’t worry, my dear," he said after a moment, amusement thick in his voice. "Your darling husband is already preoccupied with certain matters. If all things go according to my plan, then he will certainly not even get the information about you meeting me here today."

Hua Jing tilted her head, her expression unreadable, though a small spark of something flickered in her eyes. It was not surprise—no, she had already entertained the possibility that this was some elaborate scheme, carefully constructed to draw her out. But she was not naive enough to let her guard down. Instead, she let a low chuckle escape her lips, one that sent an immediate shift through the air.

Slowly, deliberately, she removed the veil entirely, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, her face now fully visible to all. The combination of her beauty and the dangerous aura she exuded was utterly mesmerizing, a sight that could both captivate and terrify in equal measure.

The Prime Minister found himself recalling that day—the day he had first laid eyes on her in that ruined courtyard after the ambush. The way she had looked at him, the quiet storm in her gaze, the intelligence simmering beneath the surface—it had unsettled him then, and it unsettled him now. That woman, the one who had interfered and destroyed his carefully woven plans—was it truly her?

And now, that same gaze bore into him again, unwavering and sharp, a silent challenge that sent a shiver down his spine. He masked it well, of course, with his ever-present smirk, but the weight of her presence was something he could not deny.

Hua Jing took another step forward, the rustling of her silk robes filling the silence between them. Her eyes never left his.

"You said you wanted to find something out," she said, her voice smooth as silk, yet carrying an unmistakable edge. "Would you humor me about what exactly it is that you wish to find?"

The Prime Minister’s smirk widened, though there was something different in it now—something sharper, something far more intrigued.

Ah, this woman... she was far more dangerous than he had originally thought.

The Prime Minister’s smile deepened, a glint of amusement flickering in his sharp eyes. "Of course, Lady Hua Jing, I will let you know about it in a moment. But instead of merely telling you—how about I show you?"

Hua Jing’s gaze sharpened at his words. Before she could respond, her peripheral vision caught something—a slight, almost imperceptible movement in the shadows. Though subtle, it was enough to set off her instincts.

Her eyes flicked quickly to the side, and within the span of a breath, she discerned more. Shadows shifting unnaturally, the faintest rustle of fabric against the windless night, the gleam of sharpened steel momentarily catching the moonlight.

It was not just one movement. There were many.

In the space of a heartbeat, she realized what had changed—she was no longer standing alone with the Prime Minister. All around her, silent figures had begun to emerge.

Cloaked in dark robes, their forms blended into the surroundings, their presence so eerily synchronized that they seemed more like specters than men.

Each of them bore a mask of sorts, a veil covering the lower half of their faces, leaving only their cold, calculating eyes visible.

The weapons they wielded gleamed ominously, reflecting the dim glow of the lanterns scattered throughout the courtyard.

Hua Jing’s expression did not shift, though inwardly, she took precise stock of her situation.

The Prime Minister took his time walking towards her, deliberate in each step, his hands clasped behind his back as if this were nothing more than a casual stroll.

His confidence was unnerving, his tone light as he continued speaking.

"Back then, you met some of my people, and the news I received afterward was... well, far from satisfactory." He let out a soft chuckle. "So naturally, I wanted to see for myself—the great woman who ruined my plans."

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