This time, Second Master Ma heard it clearly. The visitor was indeed talking about assassinating Peng Huaxuan, the Heir of the Marquis of Wuning.
After a brief moment of surprise, Second Master Ma’s eyelids drooped once again. Being in his line of work, he knew more about the situation within the Wuning Marquis Estate than most outsiders. Peng Huayu was a son of a concubine and harbored deep jealousy toward his legitimate brother, Peng Huaxuan. He had been clinging desperately to the Ninth Prince, hoping to ride his coattails to success. As for why he wanted to kill Peng Huaxuan now, Second Master Ma had no intention of asking. In this business, one either took the job or declined it; one never asked questions that shouldn't be asked. He had even accepted a contract to kill the Sixth Prince of Beiyi before, so this commission was nothing out of the ordinary.
However, Second Master Ma did not agree immediately. He had to be more cautious with new faces. A sharp glint flashed beneath his heavy eyelids as he suddenly asked, "How is the Second Young Master’s injury?"
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