After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 184: He Yan Is Not Your Real Identity, Is It?

"The Heaven and Earth Sect has infiltrated the Qingzhou Governnt Office, yet I still do not know who they are," Zhao Ting said.

It’s not just in the Qingzhou Governnt Office, they are in other state offices as well.

They have even infiltrated among the Beijing Officials.

The most terrifying thing for Zhao Ting is that they have people in the palace as well.

So, the Heaven and Earth Sect is not a re coincidence or a haphazard group. It is a preditated, organized effort.

Their purpose is probably singular: to usurp the nation.

Now, pretending to be Xiong Da, Zhao Ting has joined a protector who likes to drink. During a drinking session, the protector spoke so ambiguous words, leading Zhao Ting to deduce that their thod of usurpation is not complex. There are noble people in the palace who are mbers of the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Of course, the goal is not to have them bear Emperor Jing’s child, but rather, to have them bear a child and make people believe it’s Emperor Jing’s child.

To ensure success, such ’noble’ people are more than one.

After Zhao Ting deduced these things, he found it sowhat absurd.

Emperor Jing is wary of his brothers, yet he doesn’t realize that those eyeing his position are not only his brothers.

Zhao Ting did not share these speculations with ng Yao; he only said he would quickly find out who among the Heaven and Earth Sect is hiding in the Qingzhou Governnt Office.

"Are you sure they don’t suspect you?" ng Yao asked.

"If the unity in the sect was complete, I wouldn’t be sure. On the contrary, there is constant discord within this branch. The current Sect Hierarch is injured, and his health is worsening. Several protectors have their eyes on the position of Sect Hierarch. The protector Xiong Da is loyal to, Protector Xu, is a strong contender, and another popular one, whom I now get close to, is the nephew of the branch leader. The two have always been at odds. This ti, Protector Xu has not only lost his subordinates but also his wife and daughter to the Governnt. So his power has greatly diminished." Zhao Ting analyzed the situation within the Heaven and Earth Sect for ng Yao.

Indeed, where there are people, there are undercurrents.

"So, are you truly getting close to the other protector?" ng Yao asked.

Zhao Ting smiled, "Nothing can be hidden from you indeed."

"Protector Xu is an expert in using poisons. His subordinates are said to be loyal, but it’s more allegiance to his poison." Zhao Ting said, "Fortunately, before returning, I took an antidote. Because of this, while Protector Xu is angry, he does not truly suspect ."

ng Yao understood this as using one’s strategy against them, having He Yan join the other protector as an inside agent.

"Protector Xu thinks you won’t betray him, but in reality, his poison is ineffective against you." ng Yao said aningfully, "Young Master He is really playing with those two in the palm of his hand."

"I’m just using their tactics against them. This was Protector Xu’s idea," Zhao Ting said.

"Since the Heaven and Earth Sect has people in the Governnt, could Protector Xu not seek people from the Qingzhou Governnt Office through Huaiyuan County Governnt?" ng Yao asked.

"Ren Zhong is a ticulous person. He has not reported the Heaven and Earth Sect matter to his superiors. If soone asks him for people at this point, it shows that those asking must have connections to the Heaven and Earth Sect," Zhao Ting answered.

Ren Zhong?

He Yan works for Ren Zhong. When ntioning Ren Zhong, shouldn’t he refer to him as Magistrate or Lord Ren?

Moreover, from He Yan’s tone, she sensed familiarity.

"They cannot guarantee they’ll deceive Ren Zhong," Zhao Ting continued, "After all, Ren Zhong is not so easily fooled."

This sentence clearly revealed his knowledge of Ren Zhong.

She had also had a few dealings with Ren Zhong, yet she dared not claim to understand Ren Zhong.

If she rembered correctly, He Yan t Ren Zhong after she did.

Everything seed normal on Ren Zhong’s side, behaving as one should when eting soone new.

He Yan, at first glance, also seed normal.

But upon closer examination, ng Yao found that He Yan’s occasional expressions or glances always conveyed one ssage: he had t Ren Zhong before, and not for the first ti, they had even greeted each other.

In general, people of the martial world preferred not to interact with the Governnt.

People of the martial world value chivalry, despise evil deeply. To solve issues through fair ans is the preferred thod.

Ren Zhong did indeed act as if he hadn’t t He Yan.

So, is the He Yan she knew also not his true appearance?

Zhao Ting saw ng Yao silent and then asked, "Is there anything out of the ordinary?"

ng Yao’s gaze was aningfully deep, "There is sothing unusual."

"Where?" Zhao Ting asked.

"He Yan is not your real identity, right? Or should I say, the face I see on He Yan is not your real appearance. Am I correct?" ng Yao’s speed was soft and slow, yet it struck heavily at Zhao Ting’s heart.

The person in front of her, despite looking only montarily dazed, due to the human-skin mask covering his face, had micro-expressions that weren’t accurate.

But a person’s eyes do not lie.

Just now, in He Yan’s eyes, there was a fleeting flash of shock and doubt.

"If not He Yan, then who?" In the monts of panic, Zhao Ting intended to deny.

"Who it is, you know best in your heart, don’t you?" ng Yao raised an eyebrow.

"You know, I studied under Thousand Faces, and what I learned was the Disguise Technique. In the martial world, it’s most taboo to use one’s real appearance." Zhao Ting said, "If I used my real appearance, it would go against Master’s teachings."

This was tantamount to admitting that He Yan’s face is also fake.

"I’ve brought you your things. After careful consideration, I realized I wasn’t suitable to keep them for you." ng Yao said lightly.

Is this anger over being deceived?

"Don’t be angry, I have my reasons," Zhao Ting said.

"Angry? Why should I be angry? We are just passing acquaintances, not at the point of being angry." ng Yao replied.

When a woman says she’s not angry, she is definitely angry.

At least Zhao Ting had this much insight.

Initially, when he first t her, his intent was to draw a clear line with ng Yao.

But after getting to know her, he gradually developed a curiosity.

At first, it was just a little, but then it grew more and more. Eventually, it beca a desire to understand this person.

"It’s all my fault."

First, admit guilt and see how it goes.

"You wait here; I’ll go back and get your things." ng Yao said, "In the future, bridges return to bridges, roads return to roads."

"Don’t!" Zhao Ting said urgently.

"Don’t!" Xiong Er and Xiong Er’s wife exclaid in unison.

The two had just walked through the door and already overheard the phrase, blurting out instinctively.

Xiong Er’s wife hurriedly stepped forward, "Sister-in-law, these rough n always don’t speak well, what they think isn’t the sa as what they say. As the saying goes, ’Fated will et’, since you and my brother have already set an engagent, it shows you have my brother in your heart. If there is any misunderstanding, let’s clear it out, no need for bridges and roads to part, such words hurt feelings."

"Your brother is a man destined for great things. I’m not worthy of him. Besides, what if an engagent is set? Even if married, one can still divorce." ng Yao said sternly.