Creation Color Master

In Tianze County, Jiangzhou, there are three extremely famous families, the Lu family, the Bai family and the Jiang family.

They control the land and docks here, and their family members are spread all over Jiangzhou. Their business is like a dense network, crisscrossing across the land of Jiangzhou, keeping Jiangzhou firmly in their hands.

Three major families have lived here for generations, especially the Jiang family among the three major families, which is one of the five major families in Xiayang. It has existed longer than the Xiayang Dynasty and firmly sits in the first seat of the Jiangzhou family.

The current situation in Jiangzhou really verifies the saying: The sky is high and the emperor is far away, there are few people and many officials.

There is a manor outside Changqing City in Tianze County. There is a quiet pond, bright peach blossoms, and a scene of birds singing and flowers blooming.

But beneath such a beautiful scene, there is a hidden danger. In the dark places around the manor, people from the Jiang, Lu and Bai families are hiding.

The interior of the manor was also very prosperous, but the entire manor was silent, without any human figures in sight.

In the winding corridor, a young man in blue clothes was finally seen standing there. It was the third prince Tang Chengze who was imprisoned here by a noble family.

Tang Chengze stood under the eaves of the corridor, looking at the clouds floating in the sky, his eyes flickering with inexplicable emotions, and then he murmured: "It's been nearly two months since I stayed here. It's almost time. Wait a little longer, and my plan will be implemented soon. I will finally be free."

Tang Chengze's murmurs were so soft that it seemed as if only he could hear them.

"call--"

A figure emerged in the corridor and stood quietly behind Tang Chengze.

The person was hidden under a black robe, and a ghostly curse talisman floated on his slender white palm.

"Third Prince, I have already eliminated all the troops lying in ambush in the surrounding area. They have been cursed by me and are completely obedient to us."

The Third Prince Tang Chengze saw the person coming and turned around with a happy smile and said, "Mountain Ghost, have you really made all of them your own people?"

"Now, thanks to you, I will never forget your contribution today, and I will repay you in the future."

The mountain ghost stood there indifferently, just saying that it was what he should do.

The Third Prince Tang Chengze looked at the black-robed figure in front of him, so he said politely: "Mountain Ghost, I wonder if our plan can be implemented?"

The ghost nodded and said, "Don't worry, Third Prince. I have already sent someone to invite the Lu family. I believe someone will be here soon. When the time comes, Third Prince just needs to confuse the other party, and I will secretly take him down."

After the two had a brief conversation, the mountain ghost turned into a shadow and disappeared.

As he watched the mountain ghost leave, the smile on the face of the third prince Tang Chengze gradually froze, and he couldn't help feeling a wave of pain in his heart.

Now that the mountain ghost has not recognized its master, Tang Chengze knows in his heart that he is still just a puppet imprisoned by the noble family and does not have the capital to make such a powerful person loyal to him.

His hands were clenched tightly under his sleeves, and he said silently in his heart, just wait, the day will come for me to turn things around. When I have dealt with the aristocratic families and have the capital to compete for hegemony, then it will be time for you to submit to me.

"Why--"

Tang Chengze knew that he had only temporarily escaped the supervision of the aristocratic families over the manor, and he still had a long way to go.

Although he was worried and anxious, Tang Chengze quickly adjusted his mood. The next moment was the critical one and he could not make any mistakes.

So he turned around and went back to the room to prepare for the arrival of the Lu family.

Outside the manor, more than a dozen people soon came on horseback, and the sound of their horses’ hooves trampled on the flowers and plants.

"Oh..."

The leader pulled the reins and shouted loudly.

The man was wearing a gorgeous purple-gold robe and had a slender figure. As soon as the horse under his crotch stood firm, he jumped off the horse impatiently and ran towards the gate of the manor.

This person is Lu Tong, one of the senior members of the Lu family and the younger brother of Lu Kang, the head of the Lu family.

This person is the one in charge of detaining and guarding the third prince Tang Chengze of the Lu family. If anything happens to Tang Chengze, he will not be able to bear the consequences alone.

Therefore, when he heard the report that Tang Chengze wanted to see him, he did not pursue it too much. As soon as he heard the news, he rode his horse hurriedly over with several of his trusted confidants.

"Squeak--"

The gate of the manor opened, and several people arranged by the Lu family appeared and said respectfully: "Greetings to Lord Lu Tong, Lord, please."

Lu Tong just glanced at the few people and left quickly.

After some inquiries, Lu Tong finally found Tang Chengze, who had been waiting for a long time, in a pavilion in the backyard.

In the pavilion, spiritual fruits, cakes and tea were all prepared, and Tang Chengze sat in it, looking at her with smiling eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Tong felt a little relieved, but still walked quickly towards the pavilion.

After meeting, Lu Tong still bowed very respectfully and said, "I am Lu Tong, your subordinate, and I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Third Prince."

"I wonder why the Third Prince has summoned his subordinates so hastily. What is the matter?"

The reason why Lu Tong was so respectful in the face of the imprisoned Third Prince was because not only he knew, but everyone in the three major families knew that Tang Chengze would leave in a year.

Moreover, the two sides have not yet torn their faces apart. These local tyrants dare not rebel openly, so Tang Chengze only took action against them out of necessity.

Moreover, the major families wanted to support a puppet emperor, and it happened that the emperor's operation brought the third prince Tang Chengze to them.

If Tang Chengze is willing to stand on the same side as the aristocratic families, the major families in Jiangzhou and even in the south can try their best to send him to the throne of the emperor, so that their families can go even further.

"Lu Tong, we are old friends, don't worry, this time I asked you to come here differently from the past. I will not do the stupid things I did before."

Thinking back on all the stupid things he had done in the past, Tang Chengze felt stupid himself.

At that time, when he first arrived in Jiangzhou, he ignored the advice of his subordinates and targeted the aristocratic families everywhere, causing his officials to either leave in frustration, or be killed by the aristocratic families, or to protect themselves. Some died, and some ran away.

Now he finally came to his senses and took the initiative to find Jia Xu, admit his mistakes and ask for advice. With the arrival of Mountain Ghost and River God, he set up such a big chess game.

Thinking of this, Tang Chengze continued: "Come on, sit, sit, sit."

"I have figured it out during this period of time. The many noble families in Jiangzhou are important supports for my Xiayang court and are a rare help to me. However, because of our young age and ignorance, we have become enemies."

"This time, I asked you to come because I want to meet Lu Kang, the head of the Lu family, through you. I want to discuss cooperation with him."

Seeing that Tang Chengze took the initiative to admit his mistake and there was a possibility of cooperation, how could Lu Tong not be excited.

In addition, Tang Chengze did not look for the Jiang family, one of the five great families, but met the Lu family first. Does this mean that Tang Chengze is closer to the Lu family? Once Tang Chengze succeeds to the throne, can their Lu family replace the Jiang family, one of the five great families?

Thinking of this, Lu Tong couldn't hide his expression and said, "It's good that your Highness the Third Prince has figured it out. I will tell my eldest brother Lu Kang about this news when I return."

Just as Lu Tong was getting excited, the figure of the mountain ghost slowly appeared from behind him, holding the talisman of the Phantom Curse in his hand.