flstandardbreds Chapter 368: Broken, luring the tiger away from the mountain?!
Chapter 368: Broken, luring the tiger away from the mountain?!
Cheng Fengqi was in a bad mood after leaving Xuan Yue's residence.
In his expectation, it shouldn't have been so abrupt.
It seemed that he was not sincere enough, and he was originally planning to give himself more time to verify his feelings.
But Wang Yushi insisted on making a scene.
Made things what they are now.
Cheng Fengqi looked at the guard beside him and asked, "Where is Lord Wang?"
He had just promised Wang Yushi not to tell the Wang family about this.
Since Wang Yushi dared to do such a thing, he must have the courage to bear the consequences.
Wang Yushi came to make trouble with Xuan Yue, and Cheng Fengqi rushed to deal with it. Xie Yao knew all of this.
But she really didn't know about the conversation between Cheng Fengqi and Xuan Yue. After all, she didn't ask anyone to monitor Xuan Yue's yard.
That would be too much interference.
Her original order was just to pay attention to Xuan Yue's safety.
So after Cheng Fengqi entered the palace to discuss the affairs of the northern border with Xiao Ji, Xie Yao had someone call Cheng Fengqi back.
"Master Cheng, please stay." Zhu Qing said, "The Queen Mother invites you."
Cheng Fengqi immediately followed Zhu Qing into the side hall of the Yangxin Palace. Now he was able to face Xie Yao completely calmly.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Queen."
Cheng Fengqi knelt down and saluted with a respectful attitude, no longer showing any of the awkwardness he had before.
As one of the parties involved, Xie Yao naturally noticed the change in Cheng Fengqi's attitude.
"Master Cheng, please stand up." Xie Yao said, "I heard that Miss Wang went to Miss Xuan's place to cause trouble today, and it was Master Cheng who intervened. So I want to ask Master Cheng what happened today."
Why is Wang Yushi going crazy again for no reason?
When Cheng Fengqi heard this, there was a moment of embarrassment on his face.
But he quickly knelt down again and said, "Please forgive me, Queen. This matter is all caused by me. I am sorry, Miss Xuan."
Cheng Fengqi did not hide anything and briefly talked about his mother's recent contact with Mrs. Wang. He also mentioned that he had been to Xuan Yue's residence several times some time ago, which led to Wang Yushi coming to warn and threaten Xuan Yue.
"I have informed Lord Wang of Miss Wang's actions. I believe such a thing will not happen again."
Xie Yao keenly noticed from Cheng Fengqi's attitude that he treated Xuan Yue differently.
But looking at Cheng Fengqi's dejected look, I'm afraid he has hit his head against the wall.
After thinking for a while, Xie Yao said, "Master Cheng, although Xuan Shu committed treason, this matter has nothing to do with Miss Xuan."
"I have always admired Miss Xuan and don't want her to be implicated in this. Please pay more attention to the rumors outside."
She didn't mean to create opportunities for Cheng Fengqi, but Xuan Shu had committed treason first. As the queen, her every move represented the will of His Majesty and the court, and she absolutely could not get close to Xuan Yue anymore.
This matter is just right for Cheng Fengqi.
"Yes!" Cheng Fengqi agreed without hesitation, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will never let you down."
Xie Yao nodded, then said, "Master Cheng, please go and get busy."
Cheng Feng stood up and was about to turn around and leave, but then he seemed to think of something and turned around to look at Xie Yao seriously and said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave."
Inexplicably, Xie Yao heard another meaning in Cheng Fengqi's words.
His departure did not only mean leaving the side hall at this moment, but also meant... he had completely let her go and fell in love with Xuan Yue.
Although Xie Yao felt that Cheng Fengqi's behavior was a bit silly, she still nodded and said, "Master Cheng, I wish you all the best."
She always felt that Cheng Fengqi's feelings made her distressed.
It's not a good thing for either her or Cheng Fengqi.
Cheng Fengqi left the side hall.
"Why do I think he's much more pleasing to the eye?" Xiao Ji's voice rang out. Xie Yao looked over and couldn't help but smile, "Really? I don't think there's any change."
Xiao Ji had just heard what Cheng Fengqi said and had an understanding of the situation on Xuan Yue's side.
He said, "Sinan just received a letter from Sibei and Shanshan."
Xie Yao's heart skipped a beat. "Any news about them? What did the letter say?"
"They've already set off for the northern border," Xiao Ji said. "Besides the two of them, several other people have left Shanshan's village, all heading to the northern border to clean up the mess."
"They have rushed to the North as fast as they can."
Xie Yao breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a glance with Xiao Ji. Both of them felt slightly relieved.
Once Shanshan and the others arrive, the issues in the north should be resolved.
After a pause, Xiao Ji continued, "Si Bei also told me another thing."
Ok?
Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji in surprise. What could be so complicated about his tone?
Xiao Ji said: "The news that Sibei and Shanshan are getting married is true."
"It's just that Shanshan is marrying and Sibei is marrying. Sibei said that this is the tradition and custom of the Shanshan clan, and he asked me to allow it."
Si Bei is Xiao Ji's man. Although Xiao Ji has not made any requests in this regard, Si Bei still used the word "ask".
Xie Yao saw through Xiao Ji's thoughts at a glance, but deliberately smiled and asked, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Xiao Ji raised his eyebrows slightly, "Si Bei is mine after all, how can she marry someone else? Let's cancel their marriage and make it count."
Before Xiao Ji could finish his words, he felt Xie Yao's gaze falling on him.
The look in his eyes seemed to be watching something amusement.
Xiao Ji clenched his fist and coughed lightly, "Yaoyao, what do you think?"
Xie Yao followed Xiao Ji's words and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Xiao Ji felt helpless. Yaoyao had clearly seen through his thoughts and was just teasing him by saying these things.
At this moment, the two of them were just joking as a couple, so there was naturally no such thing as "a king never jokes". Anyway, outsiders didn't know about it.
Xiao Ji said, "This is a good thing. I should prepare a gift."
Xie Yao nodded immediately and said, "I have a gift too."
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the palace, and Si Nan's voice rang out, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is an urgent matter to report!"
Si Nan's voice was serious, which showed that it was no small matter.
"Come in." Xiao Ji and Xie Yao restrained their expressions and looked serious like the emperor and empress.
Si Nan stepped forward, his expression serious, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there are problems in several places in the closely monitored areas."
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao's expressions both froze.
The area under strict surveillance was divided by Xiao Ji and Xie Yao after the news of the incident in the northern border came.
This matter was kept highly confidential and was only handed over to Si Nan to arrange.
The people below are only responsible for monitoring, and the reasons have never been made public.
Si Nan said: "It is Nanfeng Tower and Chunfeng Tower."
"Today, a girl in the building was unwell. I learned during our conversation that business has been getting worse recently and we are only serving new customers."
"Also, new guests won't come back after their first visit, and many people in the building are unwell."
Si Nan was a little more careful when he said this. After all, it felt... weird to say these dirty things in front of the emperor and empress.
"I have already inquired for the list of the girls and guests. Your Majesty and Your Majesty, please give us your instructions."
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao looked at each other, their hearts sinking.
"Send a message to the Northern Territory immediately and have Shanshan arrange for two people to return to the capital. Also, have the imperial physician examine these people to see if they are truly related to the Gu worm."
After a pause, Xiao Ji continued, "According to the previous plan, the capital is divided into different areas, and no one is allowed to travel freely between them."
This can minimize the infection between the insects.
“The courtiers who appeared on the list stayed in one place alone, and those who had contact with them stayed in another place.”
"These people are not allowed to have any contact with others."
Xiao Ji and Xie Yao issued orders one by one without having to think about it, because they had already considered it.
Although it is still not certain who took action in the northern border, if they can reach out to the military camp, why can't they take action in the capital?
So, they were prepared.
At the same time, Sibei and Shanshan had already arrived at the northern border on fast horses with Shanshan's tribesmen.
Shu is farther from the northern border than the capital, but Sibei is there and has the highest authority along the way, so they change horses and gallop almost non-stop all the way.
Shanshan's tribesmen didn't know how to ride horses, so Sibei had to ask someone to take them with him. Of course, with two people riding on a horse, they had to change horses more frequently on the road.
Otherwise the horse cannot bear it.
After traveling for several days, we finally arrived at the northern border.
The incident in the northern border happened suddenly. Although Pei Chen was not there when the incident happened, the three brothers and sisters of the Wei family quickly stabilized the situation in the northern border.
As soon as Pei Chen arrives, corresponding measures will be taken. The entire northern border has entered a state of war readiness.
Although the unknown bugs are still spreading, the rate has slowed down significantly.
Under such circumstances, it would be impossible for Si Bei and others to sneak into the northern border quietly.
So Si Bei showed up directly and went to find Pei Chen with Shan Shan and others.
Pei Chen had already received the news and was naturally familiar with Si Bei. Without any greetings, he immediately took Si Bei, Shan Shan and others to see the patient.
Just seeing these people, Shanshan and her people's faces darkened.
Kind Sister Lan, Sang Lan whispered: "These are indeed poisonous insects, but how come I..." I have never seen them before?
Shanshan said: "Soul-eating Gu."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed.
"It seems like it's really them." There was a hint of reluctance in Sang Lan's words, but more of it was disappointment.
Another girl said, "The Soul Devouring Gu is brutal and low-level, with absolutely no rationality at all. It only knows how to devour flesh and blood to grow. It has long been listed as a forbidden Gu in the clan. Are they crazy?"
Sang Lan also said, "There's a clan order in the tribe not to randomly trigger large-scale poisonous insects. I think they are indeed crazy, and quite crazy."
Shanshan listened to her sisters' words and made up her mind. She said, "Let's start."
The soul-eating insect is a very low-level insect, but it is abundant and very easy to reproduce, so it is not easy to deal with.
But that was in the past.
Since absorbing the poisonous insect from Xiao Ji's body last year, Shanshan's natal poison has been greatly improved.
Although the process is painful, the results are worth it.
This is also the reason why when Xie Yao later used the poisonous insect to lure her, she immediately took the bait and stayed in the Prince's Mansion for a glimmer of hope.
The temptation is too great.
"Miss Shanshan." Pei Chen's voice rang out, "How is it? Is there a solution?"
Although Shanshan and the others deliberately kept a distance from them when they were talking, Pei Chen was very sharp and still heard some of it.
And the anger of several people can also explain some problems.
Hearing Pei Chen's question, Sang Lan and the others immediately fell silent, and turned their eyes to Shan Shan, waiting for her answer.
When they are away from home, Shanshan, as the young priest, is naturally their spokesperson, and everything is decided by the young priest.
Shan Shan nodded and gave Pei Chen a positive answer, "The person who took action is indeed a traitor in our clan."
Pei Chen heard this, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. "Is there any way to deal with these bugs?"
"Yes." Shanshan just nodded, and Sang Lan beside her immediately added, "But it's quite difficult."