ng Qingzhou pushed the pastries on the table towards Jiang and said, "Let's not talk about this. What the Empress does has little to do with .
I'm more curious about what you ntioned earlier. Pri Minister Jiang Canghai discovered the hidden assassins in the mansion, but what about Zhao Gou, the Heir Apparent of Shu? Wasn't he discovered?"
ng Qingzhou's heart was filled with doubts.
Logically, the novel's plot shouldn't deviate. How could Zhao Gou, the protagonist with a halo over his head, die before even starting his mission? He had just arrived in the capital, and his plan had already failed.
Since the assassins were discovered, what about Zhao Gou? Could sothing have happened to him too?
"The Heir Apparent of Shu, Zhao Gou, was accused of treason and personally suppressed and imprisoned by the Empress. You can rest easy now," Dongfang Liuli said, picking up a piece of pastry and tasting it. She couldn't help but eat the whole piece in one go.
ng Qingzhou rubbed his forehead helplessly and smiled bitterly, "The Empress is foolish."
Dongfang Liuli's smile froze, and she asked dryly, "Why do you say that?"
Su Qingqiu, who had been playing the role of an invisible person, silently gave a thumbs-up in admiration. Insulting the Empress to her face and not getting punished on the spot—ng Qingzhou was the first in history.
ng Qingzhou slapped his thigh in frustration and said, "Of course she's foolish! She let a major threat slip right through her fingers. Doesn't she realize who Zhao Gou is? He's the only legitimate son of King Zhao Yuhuan of Shu. How could the King let him risk his life in the capital without a backup plan?"
Dongfang Liuli's eyes widened in shock, but she suppressed her anger and pretended to be calm. "You an to say that the Zhao Gou in the capital is just an incarnation?"
ng Qingzhou spread his hands and said, "Yes, King Zhao Yuhuan spent countless celestial treasures to create a perfect incarnation that is in sync with Zhao Gou's mind. Unless a Great Being of the Moon Shine Realm ticulously examines the incarnation's internal structure, it's hard to notice anything amiss.
In other words, Zhao Yuhuan had been preparing for this rebellion for a long ti. It's just unclear what went wrong that caused Zhao Gou to be exposed prematurely."
Even ng Qingzhou, who was well-versed in the novel's plot, was puzzled.
Could the plotline be deviating?
Who was behind this? If I find out, they'll pay dearly!
ng Qingzhou was so angry that he lost interest in the conversation.
"Well, I have so matters to attend to. I'll take my leave," Dongfang Liuli said hurriedly, standing up to bid farewell to ng Qingzhou.
"Take care," ng Qingzhou waved his hand.
Su Qingqiu bowed slightly and said shyly, "Master, I take my leave."
ng Qingzhou imdiately bead and said kindly, "Hey! Feel free to visit often."
***
anwhile, on a distant mountain far from the capital of Great Jin, the mountain appeared lush and green on the outside but had been hollowed out and turned into a war fortress.
In a dark stone chamber, a young man in black and gold robes, with an unremarkable appearance, suddenly opened his eyes and let out a piercing scream:
"Ah!! No! Damn you, ng Qingzhou! I'll kill you for sure!"
The young man in black was the true form of Zhao Gou. Because the distance between the incarnation and the true form couldn't exceed two hundred kiloters, he had sent the incarnation to the capital while hiding his true form in a nearby mountain.
Everything the incarnation experienced was felt clearly by the true form.
Zhao Gou took a long ti to calm down and then pulled out an ancient, palm-sized round mirror from his chest.
Using spiritual energy to activate the Thousand-Mile Communication Disc, the mirror gradually revealed the stern face of a middle-aged man.
"What is it?" Zhao Yuhuan asked coldly.
"Father..." Zhao Gou lowered his head in sha, biting his lip hard. "The plan failed. The incarnation has self-destructed."
Zhao Yuhuan's sharp eyebrows imdiately furrowed, and he shouted angrily, "Useless! You can't even handle this! What use are you to ?"
Zhao Gou, unwilling to accept the bla, said, "It's not entirely my fault. Bla ng Qingzhou. It's as if he has foresight. He accurately revealed our plan right in front of , leading to the incarnation's capture."
Hearing this, Zhao Yuhuan was puzzled. "ng Qingzhou? That na sounds familiar. The new Empress' Husband appointed half a month ago?"
"That's him!" Zhao Gou said with murderous intent. "Father, I believe this man is too dangerous. If left unchecked, he will beco a major threat.
I think we should eliminate ng Qingzhou in advance. Killing him would be killing two birds with one stone. It would remove a hidden threat and cause chaos within the court."
Zhao Yuhuan stared at him for a while, understanding Zhao Gou's ulterior motives. He was simply jealous of ng Qingzhou for being close to the Empress.
Zhao Yuhuan didn't bother to expose him and sternly warned, "Fine, but you must succeed. Rember to do it cleanly, leaving no traces! Kill ng Qingzhou and return imdiately!
During this ti, I will incite the prefects and county magistrates across Great Jin to stir up conflict and distract Qin Liuli."
Zhao Gou was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Father. I won't let you down!"
"Good."
As Zhao Yuhuan's image slowly faded from the Thousand-Mile Communication Disc, Zhao Gou's smile disappeared, and he called out coldly:"Wu Die!"
From the depths of the dark stone cave, the sound of footsteps echoed, and a curvaceous figure slowly entered Zhao Gou's view.
The woman wore a tight-fitting purple dress that accentuated her ample chest and slender waist. Her fair skin glowed under the candlelight.
Wu Die smiled seductively and bowed slightly, "What can I do for you, Heir Apparent?"
Zhao Gou's narrow eyes hid a burning desire as he swallowed and beckoned her over. "You've worked hard guarding the pass these days. Co, let see if you've gained weight."
Wu Die walked gracefully, her voice cold and distant, "I am covered in poison, more deadly than the Mandala Flower. Even my hair is laced with bone-corroding poison. Do you dare to touch ?"
Zhao Gou's expression changed slightly, and he instinctively took a step back, cursing inwardly.
Slut! Teasing without delivering!
Wu Die's deep purple eyes glanced at Zhao Gou's retreat, a hint of mockery and disdain flashing in her gaze.
"I called you out for a task," Zhao Gou said. "Kill soone for —ng Qingzhou, the Empress' Husband of Great Jin!"
Wu Die chuckled, "I can do that, but what will you pay ?"
Zhao Gou said calmly, "Complete the task, and I promise to reunite you with your brother."
Wu Die's breath hitched, and she trembled as she asked, "Really?"
"The Heir Apparent always keeps his word," Zhao Gou said, adding silently in his heart.
Too bad your brother is already dead.
Once you complete the task, my Celestial Grade Detoxification Pill should be ready.
By then, whether you're round or flat, you'll be at my rcy.
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