Chapter 231: Hidden Family

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Wang Xingming was stunned and understood what Tang Jinghong meant. He no longer had any doubts. “Benefactor, why am I here?”

Tang Jinghong said, “I went to the water prison with a few friends to save someone. When I saw you there, 1 saved you too.”

Wang Xingming’s eyes were red. He was extremely touched. “Benefactor, you’ve saved me twice.”

Tang Jinghong patted Wang Xingming’s shoulder. “It’s all fate. Rest for a while. I’ll go see another friend.”

Wang Xingming nodded and thought to himself that it was probably not convenient for them to talk now, so his benefactor let him rest.

Tong Yujie was about to look for Tang Jinghong when he turned around and saw Tang Jinghong. Since Tang Jinghong was hiding his identity now, he changed the way he addressed him. “Brother.”

Tang Jinghong moved aside and gave way to Cong Chusheng. He said, “Chusheng knows medicine. Let him take a look at your sister.”

Tong Yujie looked at Cong Chusheng and said gratefully, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Then, Cong Chusheng walked to the bed and took the pulse of the girl on the bed. “She’s very seriously injured. There’s also poison accumulated in her body. Let’s detoxify her first.”

After saying that, he took out a pill from the medicine box and fed it to the girl.

These pills were hard to come by. It was too painful for him to give away two pills today.

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However, if he could help his master, these two pills would be worth it.

Not long after she ate, the girl woke up. She was relatively calm and swept her gaze across the room, her eyes filled with scrutiny.

Tong Yujie sat on the bed excitedly. “Sister, do you still remember me?”

The girl sized up Tong Yujie…

Brother?

She remembered that she had an elder brother, but she did not remember what he looked like. After all, she was too young at that time when they separated.

Tong Yujie saw that she was at a loss and quickly said, “My name is Tong Yujie. Your name is Tong Yaxin. Do you still remember?”

Yang Jingwen shook her head.

Instead of answering Tong Yujie’s question, she asked, “Were you the one who saved me from the water prison?”

Tang Jinghong said, “My two friends and I saved you.”

He had saved her life. No matter what, she should be grateful. Moreover, it was not bad to have a brother. Hence, Yang Jingwen said in an accepting manner, “Thank you. It’s just that 1 don’t remember you. I’m sorry, but I’m very happy to have a brother.”

It was a good start that his sister did not reject him. He would take his time to rebuild the relationship with his sister. “Can you tell me why they arrested you?”

Yang Jingwen’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that they had deliberately found someone who looked like her to lower her guard in order to find out her secret?

With this thought, she became wary. “I don’t know. I was getting married when they caught me.”

Tong Yujie’s gaze landed on Yang Jingwen’s wedding dress. He asked nervously, “Who were you going to marry?”

Yang Jingwen glanced at Li Yuanshao and grabbed the blanket, looking troubled.

Tong Yujie was extremely anxious. “Sister, what happened?”

“Don’t ask. I don’t want to talk about it.” It was a secret. If she told him, she would cause a huge disaster.]

Seeing that Yang Jingwen was so against talking about this, Tong Yujie thought that it was because she didn’t like her husband and didn’t want to talk about him, so he did not ask further. “Rest well. We’ll talk about this in the future.” Yang Jingwen lowered her head and did not speak.

They left the room.

Tang Jinghong asked Cong Chusheng, “Is there a kitchen here?”

Cong Chusheng looked up in shock. “Hero, why are you asking this?”

Tang Jinghong said, “I’ll make something for Xiao Qing to eat.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Cong Chusheng’s eyes widened. Could it be that the two of them really had that kind of relationship? How deep must their relationship be to do this for each other?

Tang Jinghong frowned slightly. Why was this gaze so strange?

Li Yuanshao smiled and walked over. He was a gentle and weak young master. His every move was very pleasing to the eye. “I know where the kitchen is. This way, please.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Thank you.”

Li Yuanshao brought Tang Jinghong into the kitchen. “There’s everything in the kitchen. Help yourself.”

Tang Jinghong thanked him politely, then rolled up his sleeves and began to make food for Qingzhi.

Soon, a fragrance wafted out of the kitchen.

Cong Chusheng stood beside Li Yuanshao and sighed. “Master, this Senior Brother dotes on his Junior Brother very much.”

Li Yuanshao spoke unhurriedly, his expression especially dignified. “There are all kinds of people in this world. The longer you live, the more you will find this true.”

Cong Chusheng nodded in agreement. “Master, you are right.”

At Wan Zhilin’s mansion.

When Wan Zhilin chased out of the water prison, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

“There are only a few of them, but there are hundreds or thousands of us. How could you let them escape? Good-for-nothing, trash!”

Everyone lowered their heads, not even daring to breathe loudly.

A person walked towards Wan Zhilin. “Lord Wan, one of them has a jade flute that glows. The tune that comes out of the flute can not only shatter arrows, but also hurt people. The people who were injured by the jade flute are still unconscious. The doctor said that their internal organs seem to be damaged.” Wan Zhilin’s heart skipped a beat. “Really? That magical?”

That person said firmly, “It’s absolutely true. More than one person saw it. Moreover, the arrows on the ground were shattered into pieces.”

Wan Zhilin looked down. Not only did the wood part of the arrow shatter into pieces, but even the iron part was crooked.

To possess a jade flute with such a magical effect, could it be someone from those hidden families?

The hidden families all had ultimate techniques that were only passed down in the family. Moreover, these ultimate techniques were powerful and strange. As long as they used such ultimate techniques, there would definitely be blood.

Thinking of this, he felt a chill run down his spine. If they provoked such a family, the northern border would probably be in endless trouble in the future.

“Clean up the mess. I’ll report it to His Highness immediately.”

“Yes, Lord Wan.”

Wan Zhilin rushed to the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border..

Chapter 232: So Many Secrets

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

At the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border.

In the study, after hearing Wan Zhilin’s words, the Lord of the Northern Border slapped the table and shattered it. He said angrily, “Which hidden family has such a powerful technique?”

A single person could fight against more than a thousand people. If such a person could not be used by him, he wouldn’t let him live.

Wan Zhilin was so frightened that he knelt down and hurriedly said, “Your Highness, I’ll definitely find this family as soon as possible and eliminate them!”

The Lord of the Northern Border did not lose his rationality. He slowly relaxed his clenched fists and suppressed the anger in his heart. “No, 1 want this person to live and be used by me.”

Wan Zhilin immediately replied, “1 understand.”

The Lord of the Northern Border waved his hand. “You may leave.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Wan Zhilin accepted the order and retreated.

The Lord of the Northern Border looked in the direction where Wan Zhilin left. His face was gloomy, and his eyes became as terrifying as a poisonous snake. “There’s only one outcome for those who go against me… They’ll wish they were dead!”

In an ordinary-looking house.

Tang Jinghong made a pot of nutritious black chicken soup. There were some angelica and lion’s mane mushrooms in the chicken soup, and it smelled very delicious.

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He scooped a bowl, tore off a drumstick, and carried it to the room.

“Qingzhi, eat something!”

Chu Qingzhi woke up when she heard Tang Jinghong’s voice. She sat up and smiled at Tang Jinghong. “Did you make chicken soup?”

“That’s right. It might not taste as good as what you made. Eat some. We’ll go to the city to eat tomorrow.”

Tang Jinghong walked over and carried Chu Qingzhi to the stool to sit down. Then, he brought the shoes over for her to wear. Even though he knew that Qingzhi was better than him, he still wanted to pamper her.

Chu Qingzhi cooperated and pretended to need care.

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Try it.”

“Ok.” This was Chu Qingzhi’s first time eating Tang Jinghong’s cooking, and she was looking forward to it. She took a small sip of the soup. It was especially fresh and moderately hot. “Jinghong, it’s delicious.”

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Then eat more. There is still a lot in the pot.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi ate the drumstick. “Jinghong, do you want to eat some too?”

“You eat first, and then after you are done, the rest is mine.” Tang Jinghong’s eyes were gentle. His gaze was originally very sharp and cold, but every time he looked at Chu Qingzhi, his eyes would involuntarily soften.

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes curved into crescents. She picked up the spoon and scooped a spoonful of soup for Tang Jinghong. “Try it.”

Tang Jinghong naturally wouldn’t refuse. He drank the soup in one gulp. “It tastes better when you feed me.”

Chu Qingzhi blinked at Tang Jinghong and said coquettishly, “Jinghong, I’m not full. I still want to eat.”

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Tang Jinghong rubbed Chu Qingzhi’s head dotingly. “I’ll get you more.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded.

Tang Jinghong came to the kitchen and placed the other drumstick and two wings in a bowl for Chu Qingzhi.

He was stopped when he reached the kitchen door.

“Brother, can I get a bowl of chicken soup for my sister?” Tong Yujie thought about how his sister had not eaten. When he saw a pot of good chicken soup, he could not help but want to give her some.

Qingzhi was not full yet. Tang Jinghong hesitated for a moment. “Only one bowl?”

Tong Yujie nodded. “Yes.”

“Then go and help yourself.” Tang Jinghong was a little unwilling. He cooked it specially for Qingzhi, but refusing would make him look like a stingy person.

Tang Jinghong gently placed the chicken soup in front of Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, I brought you some more.”

Chu Qingzhi took the drumstick and took two bites. She suddenly remembered something. “Jinghong, when 1 was looking for the entrance to the water prison yesterday, I met a man in black. He was there to look for the princess’s personal maid.”

Tang Jinghong narrowed his eyes and asked, “Do you know why?”

“For a secret letter.” Chu Qingzhi waved at Tang Jinghong, who leaned closer. “1 knocked out that man in black and hid him in the green bamboo forest beside the rockery. We can bring him out for questioning.”

“I’ll go right away.” Tang Jinghong looked at the sky. There were still two hours before dawn. Now that Wan Zhilin was looking for them everywhere, the mansion shouldn’t be heavily guarded.

Chu Qingzhi changed Tang Jinghong’s appearance and tapped his eyes. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to see through the illusion. “Then be careful. If you don’t come back in an hour, 1’11 go look for you.”

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Tang Jinghong felt sweet in his heart. He suddenly felt that Qingzhi was his strongest backer.

Chu Qingzhi continued to drink the chicken soup and narrowed her eyes in enjoyment. She didn’t expect Jinghong’s cooking to be so good and delicious.

After Tang Jinghong left the house, he took out a handkerchief and covered his face. Then, he flew to Wan Zhilin’s mansion.

In the room, Cong Chusheng looked at Li Yuanshao, whose face seemed to have turned even paler. “Master, why don’t we go back to sleep and come back tomorrow?”

Li Yuanshao waved his hand. “I can’t. I’m afraid they’ll leave.”

“They’re injured and sick. They won’t leave,” Cong Chusheng advised, afraid that his master’s condition might worsen.

Li Yuanshao thought about it, but in the end, he rejected it. “No, I can’t miss this opportunity. 1 can’t leave.”

Cong Chusheng was anxious. “Master, but your body…”

Li Yuanshao did not reply. After a while, he stood up and walked out of the room. He came to Chu Qingzhi’s door and knocked. “Hero, 1 have something to discuss with you. Is it convenient?”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. What was there to discuss?

“Come back later. My senior brother is not here.” Li Yuanshao was the Seventh Prince, so he should be here to talk about political matters. She wasn’t interested.

“Sure, thanks.”

Chu Qingzhi yawned. She had just woken up and couldn’t sleep, so she was a little bored. “1 wonder if Jinghong had brought that guy out?”

Tang Jinghong returned with the man after half an hour. He entered through the window and did not alert anyone.

The man in black was still unconscious when he was thrown to the ground.

Tang Jinghong pulled off his scarf and said, “Qingzhi, he’s from the An Huai Kingdom.”

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, and a spiritual light spread out, covering the entire room to prevent what they said from being eavesdropped. “Indeed. He told me before.”

“Why would a palace maid with a secret letter be in Wan Zhilin’s mansion.” Tang Jinghong was puzzled.

Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s shoulder. “Let’s ask him first..”

Chapter 233: Mysteries

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi splashed tea on the man in black to wake him up.

The man in black was still so vigilant that upon waking up, his first reaction was to escape, but when he moved, he realized that his entire body was limp. He could not even raise his finger, let alone move. “You…”

Tang Jinghong interrupted him coldly. “Which princess’s maid of the An Huai Kingdom are you looking for?”

The man in black had a familiar feeling of being unable to control himself from answering. He opened his mouth and said, “Princess Yun Hua.”

Princess Yun Hua was the seventh child of the emperor of the An Huai Kingdom. Her biological mother was the eldest daughter of the number one family in the An Huai Kingdom, and she was also the empress.

However, the emperor was very afraid of the power of the empress’s family. On the surface, he respected the empress, but in fact, he was secretly targeting and scheming against the empress’s family. However, her family had existed for 300 years and had a longer history than the royal family. It was not a family the emperor could shake, so he failed repeatedly.

Fortunately, Princess Yun Hua was a girl. Otherwise, she would have died long ago.

The emperor did not like the princess, but she was the apple of the empress’s eyes.

Moreover, this princess had a few very powerful and rich uncles. Before she was born, Princess Yun Hua was already the richest person in her generation.

Tang Jinghong suddenly felt a huge dark net enveloping the Daling Dynasty, and they were all prey under the net. “Why is Princess Yun Hua’s maid in Daling?”

The man in black’s heart trembled. If he said it, he would be a sinner of the An Huai Kingdom. However, he still opened his mouth and said, “The princess married over, so her personal maid naturally had to come too.”

If a princess of a country married into another country, it would be a huge matter that concerned the diplomatic relation of both countries. Why didn’t they receive any news?

Tang Jinghong was extremely shocked. “You mean that the princess of An Huai Kingdom married into the Daling Dynasty?”

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The man in black bit his tongue hard to stop himself from speaking, but he failed. “Yes.”

Tang Jinghong stared at the man in black. “Who did she marry?”

The man in black closed his eyes and felt guilty. “The heir of the Lord of the Northern Border.”

Hearing this, Tang Jinghong was extremely shocked and felt that it was ridiculous. “The princess is marrying the heir of the Lord of the Northern Border?! Are you planning to join forces to rebel?”

The man in black let out a deep breath. “1 don’t know.”

Tang Jinghong took the tea from Chu Qingzhi and took a sip. He calmed down and asked, “What’s the name of the princess’s maid?”

The man in black tensed up again. The willpower in his mind that made him obedient could not be resisted. “Jingwen.”

Jingwen?

Yang Jingwen?

Tang Jinghong suddenly thought of Tong Yujie’s sister who they saved from Wan Zhilin’s mansion. Was she the princess’s maid?

“Do you know Jingwen?”

“I’ve seen her portrait.”

Tang Jinghong would take him to see Tong Yujie’s sister to confirm it later. Now, he still had one last question. “What’s the secret letter about?”

The man in black was just a secret guard and could not come into contact with information of this level. “1 don’t know.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly interrupted, “Where’s your princess?”

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The man in black sighed. “The princess ran away from the marriage.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes narrowed. “1’11 bring you to meet your princess’s maid.”

The man in black was stunned. Was the princess’s maid taken by this guy?

Tang Jinghong grabbed his collar and dragged him towards Yang Jingwen’s room.

Tong Yujie was standing guard there. When he saw this, he asked, “Brother, who is this person?” Based on his killer’s intuition, this man in black was probably the same person as him.

Tang Jinghong avoided Tong Yujie’s question. “1 need your sister’s help with something. Please go and tell her.”

Tong Yujie had no reason to refuse. “Wait a moment. 1’11 go in and ask her first.”

He glanced at the man in black and could feel that his identity was not simple.

Yang Jingwen was seriously injured. After drinking the chicken soup that Tong Yujie had given her, she fell asleep.

Tong Yujie walked out and said, “Please come in.”

Tang Jinghong walked in with the man in black. “Is it her?”

The man in black found it unbelievable. “Yes.” He did not expect the princess’s maid to have fallen into someone else’s hands. That secret letter…

Tong Yujie was dumbfounded. “Brother, what’s going on?”

“I’ll tell you later.”

Tang Jinghong was filled with doubts. Could it be that Yang Jingwen went to the An Huai Kingdom after leaving the village? But how did a little girl like her do it? In addition, she was wearing a wedding dress. Wait, the princess ran away, and her personal maid was wearing a wedding dress. Then… did that mean that she married in place of the princess?

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Tang Jinghong carried the man in black out of the room.

Tong Yujie stood at the door of the room and watched them leave with a dark expression on his face. What exactly happened?

The man in black was tied up by Tang Jinghong and thrown into the woodshed. The secret guard of the emperor of An Huai Kingdom knew far more than this. They would dig deeper when they brought him back.

Li Yuanshao and Cong Chusheng stayed in their room the entire time. It was unknown if they were not curious or if they were asleep and did not hear the commotion.

Tang Jinghong returned to his room and discussed with Chu Qingzhi. After dawn, Tang Jinghong looked for Tong Yujie alone. “It’s time for you to show your sincerity.”

Tong Yujie was straightforward. He took out a few maps and handed them to Tang Jinghong. “These are the defensive map of the Northern Border, the map of the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border, and the location of the Lord of the Northern Border’s private army.”

Tong Yujie paused for a moment and continued, “I also received a piece of information.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Tang Jinghong tilted his head and asked, “What?”

Tong Yujie pursed his lips. “The Lord of the Northern Border intends to secretly form a marriage alliance with the emperor of An Huai Kingdom and mine the iron mine at the foot of Heavenly Snow Mountain.”

Each piece of news was more explosive than the last!

Tang Jinghong moved his fingers. Marriage alliance! Iron mine! Weapons! It seemed that the Lord of the Northern Border really wanted to rebel. “Their alliance is destined to fail.”

The princess had run away, and her maid was in their hands. The heir was also in their hands. How was this marriage alliance going to succeed?

Wait a minute, the king of An Huai Kingdom had more than one princess! And the Lord of the Northern Border had more than one son!

It seemed that they had to make a move!

Also, the discovery of an iron mine should, by law, be reported directly to the emperor and mined by the imperial court. Now, the two sides wanted to exploit it secretly and split the gains. It could be seen that the imperial court had lost their grip on the Northern border.

“What are your plans next?” Tang Jinghong wanted to recruit Tong Yujie. His martial arts skills were extremely high. With him joining, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

Tong Yujie thought about it for the entire night last night. Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi helped him find and save his sister. His long-cherished wish was finally fulfilled. Then, Chu Qingzhi helped him remove the poison that Wan Zhilin had drugged him with many years ago. As long as Tang Jinghong needed his help, he would help to the best of his ability.

He cupped his fists respectfully. “If General doesn’t mind, 1 also want to serve the country!”

Tang Jinghong reached out and lifted Tong Yujie’s arm.. “Good!”

Chapter 234: An Imposter

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Tang Jinghong looked at the maps carefully again and did not find any flaws, but he still needed to verify them. “How much do you know about the crossbow?”

Tong Yujie said, “Tang Jianying, one of the ten trusted aides of the Lord of the Northern Border, is in charge of making crossbows. The modified crossbow was made two years ago, and the Lord of the Northern Border ordered that it be kept a secret. No one knows much about it.”

What Tang Jinghong wanted to know the most was, “Who is the person who modified the crossbow?”

The topic of the modified crossbow was extremely sensitive in the Northern Border. No matter who it was, if they talked about it, they would be killed without mercy. During this period of time, Tong Yujie had been asking around and was almost discovered.

“General, only the Lord of the Northern Border knows about this. With my status, 1 can’t find out. I’ve tried my best to find out but to no avail.”

“Continue to ask around. We must find this person.” Tang Jinghong thought to himself. Although Tong Yujie was powerful, he was only an assassin. There were people in the northern border who were more powerful than Tong Yujie.

Tong Yujie cupped his fists. “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong put away the maps and returned to his room to write a few letters. He sent them out one by one and began to set up his plan. Then, he came to Wang Xingming’s room.

Wang Xingming had taken Cong Chusheng’s pill and his body recovered very quickly. When he saw Tang Jinghong enter, he immediately stood up excitedly. “Benefactor.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Tang Jinghong patted his shoulder. “Sit. Don’t worry about the formalities.”

“Also, you don’t have to call me benefactor. If you don’t mind, call me Brother.”

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Wang Xingming nodded. “Yes, Brother.”

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Since we’re brothers, sit while we talk.”

Wang Xingming sat down happily.

Tang Jinghong went straight to the point. “Xingming, 1 came to look for you mainly to ask why you were imprisoned.”

At the mention of this, the smile on Wang Xingming’s face immediately disappeared. He slowly clenched his fists but did not answer Tang Jinghong’s question. Instead, he asked, “Brother, what’s your current military position?”

Tang Jinghong was puzzled. “Why are you asking this?”

Wang Xingming’s expression was extremely serious, and there was a faint look of fear. “Brother, if your military position isn’t high enough, I’m afraid telling you that will harm you.”

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment and said, “The National General!”

Wang Xingming was stunned. Then, he knelt on one knee. The admiration in his heart was like a surging river. He said excitedly, “Brother, you’re really amazing.”

Tang Jinghong helped him up. “Can you tell me now?”

Nodding, Wang Xingming said in a trembling voice, “The Lord of the Northern Border is not the Lord of the Northern Border.”

“What do you mean?” Tang Jinghong was shocked and his expression changed. “Is the current Lord of the Northern Border in disguise?”

Wang Xingming nodded. “Yes.”

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This trip to the northern border was really worth it. Tang Jinghong felt like he was watching a drama. “How did you know?”

Wang Xingming revealed another huge secret. “I was the one who helped him disguise.”

Tang Jinghong, who was usually as stable as a mountain, could not help but ask in disbelief, “What exactly is going on?”

Wang Xingming fell into his memories. “Brother, that day, after I ate your steamed buns, I gradually gained strength. Then I left and met an old man halfway.”

“He carried a broken basket on his back and was also dressed in tattered clothes. He looked like an old beggar, but he was very rich.”

“When I met him, he was buying roast chicken. When he saw me staring at him, he tore off a chicken thigh and gave it to me. After that, 1 followed him.”

“He asked me not to follow him. I insisted on following him. After following him for half a month, he suddenly fell sick. 1 took care of him with the mentality of repaying his kindness. Then, he told me that no one had ever cared about him so much in more than ten years. He was touched and wanted to take me in as his disciple. His hidden technique is changing faces.”

“I can use some tools and materials to change a person’s face. I can make a face completely into another face, just like you.”

Wang Xingming looked at Tang Jinghong’s face carefully and clicked his tongue in wonder. “But my skills can’t compare to yours. Your face is flawless, and mine are flawed.”

“My master didn’t expect me to be so talented in this area. 1 surpassed him quickly. Later on, my reputation gradually spread and I even obtained the title of ‘Ghost Face’.”

“It’s also because of this name that the fake Lord of the Northern Border came to me three years ago and asked me to change his face.”

“Brother, if I refused, I would die. I had no choice but to help him change his face, but I left myself a way out.”

Wang Xingming said with lingering fear, “I knew that once I did my job, it would be the time of my death, so 1 told him that if he killed me, the people 1 planted in the northern border would reveal this secret to the entire world.”

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After listening to the whole story, Tang Jinghong had already calmed down, but he still felt that it was ridiculous. “What is the real identity of this fake Lord of the Northern Border?”

Wang Xingming shook his head. “I don’t know. I only know that he’s very young. He’s about the same age as you. He’s especially noble, like a prince in the palace.”

Tang Jinghong had no idea. “Then where is the real Lord of the Northern Border?”

Wang Xingming shook his head.

Tang Jinghong asked again, “Who else knows that the Lord of the Northern Border is fake?”

Wang Xingming shook his head again.

Tang Jinghong tapped his fingers on the table. “Xingming, recuperate well. After you leave, change your face and leave the northern border.”

Wang Xingming knelt down again. “Brother, I want to follow you. I don’t want to leave. I’ve been looking for you for so many years. I won’t leave.”

Tang Jinghong said, “I’m not chasing you away. I’m asking you to go to the capital. My people are there.”

“I see…” Wang Xingming heaved a sigh of relief. “As long as you don’t chase me away, I’ll listen to you.”

Tang Jinghong said casually, “I’m here to look for the person who modified the crossbow. Do you have any clues?”

Wang Xingming said unexpectedly, “Brother, 1 really have a clue.”

Tang Jinghong was surprised.

Wang Xingming said in a low voice, “Brother, I once heard the sound of forging near the Heavenly Snow Mountain. You can go there and look.”

“Forging?” Tang Jinghong pondered. There were barren mountains around the Heavenly Snow Mountain. There were no villages, not even a family. Why would there be the sound of forging? “Are you sure it’s the sound of forging?”

Wang Xingming said firmly, “I’m positive.”

Tang Jinghong thought to himself, It seems that it’s time to discuss it with Qingzhi later and go to the Heavenly Snow Mountain to take a look..

Chapter 234: An Imposter

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Tang Jinghong looked at the maps carefully again and did not find any flaws, but he still needed to verify them. “How much do you know about the crossbow?”

Tong Yujie said, “Tang Jianying, one of the ten trusted aides of the Lord of the Northern Border, is in charge of making crossbows. The modified crossbow was made two years ago, and the Lord of the Northern Border ordered that it be kept a secret. No one knows much about it.”

What Tang Jinghong wanted to know the most was, “Who is the person who modified the crossbow?”

The topic of the modified crossbow was extremely sensitive in the Northern Border. No matter who it was, if they talked about it, they would be killed without mercy. During this period of time, Tong Yujie had been asking around and was almost discovered.

“General, only the Lord of the Northern Border knows about this. With my status, 1 can’t find out. I’ve tried my best to find out but to no avail.”

“Continue to ask around. We must find this person.” Tang Jinghong thought to himself. Although Tong Yujie was powerful, he was only an assassin. There were people in the northern border who were more powerful than Tong Yujie.

Tong Yujie cupped his fists. “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong put away the maps and returned to his room to write a few letters. He sent them out one by one and began to set up his plan. Then, he came to Wang Xingming’s room.

Wang Xingming had taken Cong Chusheng’s pill and his body recovered very quickly. When he saw Tang Jinghong enter, he immediately stood up excitedly. “Benefactor.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Tang Jinghong patted his shoulder. “Sit. Don’t worry about the formalities.”

“Also, you don’t have to call me benefactor. If you don’t mind, call me Brother.”

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Wang Xingming nodded. “Yes, Brother.”

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Since we’re brothers, sit while we talk.”

Wang Xingming sat down happily.

Tang Jinghong went straight to the point. “Xingming, 1 came to look for you mainly to ask why you were imprisoned.”

At the mention of this, the smile on Wang Xingming’s face immediately disappeared. He slowly clenched his fists but did not answer Tang Jinghong’s question. Instead, he asked, “Brother, what’s your current military position?”

Tang Jinghong was puzzled. “Why are you asking this?”

Wang Xingming’s expression was extremely serious, and there was a faint look of fear. “Brother, if your military position isn’t high enough, I’m afraid telling you that will harm you.”

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment and said, “The National General!”

Wang Xingming was stunned. Then, he knelt on one knee. The admiration in his heart was like a surging river. He said excitedly, “Brother, you’re really amazing.”

Tang Jinghong helped him up. “Can you tell me now?”

Nodding, Wang Xingming said in a trembling voice, “The Lord of the Northern Border is not the Lord of the Northern Border.”

“What do you mean?” Tang Jinghong was shocked and his expression changed. “Is the current Lord of the Northern Border in disguise?”

Wang Xingming nodded. “Yes.”

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This trip to the northern border was really worth it. Tang Jinghong felt like he was watching a drama. “How did you know?”

Wang Xingming revealed another huge secret. “I was the one who helped him disguise.”

Tang Jinghong, who was usually as stable as a mountain, could not help but ask in disbelief, “What exactly is going on?”

Wang Xingming fell into his memories. “Brother, that day, after I ate your steamed buns, I gradually gained strength. Then I left and met an old man halfway.”

“He carried a broken basket on his back and was also dressed in tattered clothes. He looked like an old beggar, but he was very rich.”

“When I met him, he was buying roast chicken. When he saw me staring at him, he tore off a chicken thigh and gave it to me. After that, 1 followed him.”

“He asked me not to follow him. I insisted on following him. After following him for half a month, he suddenly fell sick. 1 took care of him with the mentality of repaying his kindness. Then, he told me that no one had ever cared about him so much in more than ten years. He was touched and wanted to take me in as his disciple. His hidden technique is changing faces.”

“I can use some tools and materials to change a person’s face. I can make a face completely into another face, just like you.”

Wang Xingming looked at Tang Jinghong’s face carefully and clicked his tongue in wonder. “But my skills can’t compare to yours. Your face is flawless, and mine are flawed.”

“My master didn’t expect me to be so talented in this area. 1 surpassed him quickly. Later on, my reputation gradually spread and I even obtained the title of ‘Ghost Face’.”

“It’s also because of this name that the fake Lord of the Northern Border came to me three years ago and asked me to change his face.”

“Brother, if I refused, I would die. I had no choice but to help him change his face, but I left myself a way out.”

Wang Xingming said with lingering fear, “I knew that once I did my job, it would be the time of my death, so 1 told him that if he killed me, the people 1 planted in the northern border would reveal this secret to the entire world.”

“The fake Lord of the Northern Border didn’t dare to take the risk, so he tied me up and imprisoned me in the water prison.”

After listening to the whole story, Tang Jinghong had already calmed down, but he still felt that it was ridiculous. “What is the real identity of this fake Lord of the Northern Border?”

Wang Xingming shook his head. “I don’t know. I only know that he’s very young. He’s about the same age as you. He’s especially noble, like a prince in the palace.”

Tang Jinghong had no idea. “Then where is the real Lord of the Northern Border?”

Wang Xingming shook his head.

Tang Jinghong asked again, “Who else knows that the Lord of the Northern Border is fake?”

Wang Xingming shook his head again.

Tang Jinghong tapped his fingers on the table. “Xingming, recuperate well. After you leave, change your face and leave the northern border.”

Wang Xingming knelt down again. “Brother, I want to follow you. I don’t want to leave. I’ve been looking for you for so many years. I won’t leave.”

Tang Jinghong said, “I’m not chasing you away. I’m asking you to go to the capital. My people are there.”

“I see…” Wang Xingming heaved a sigh of relief. “As long as you don’t chase me away, I’ll listen to you.”

Tang Jinghong said casually, “I’m here to look for the person who modified the crossbow. Do you have any clues?”

Wang Xingming said unexpectedly, “Brother, 1 really have a clue.”

Tang Jinghong was surprised.

Wang Xingming said in a low voice, “Brother, I once heard the sound of forging near the Heavenly Snow Mountain. You can go there and look.”

“Forging?” Tang Jinghong pondered. There were barren mountains around the Heavenly Snow Mountain. There were no villages, not even a family. Why would there be the sound of forging? “Are you sure it’s the sound of forging?”

Wang Xingming said firmly, “I’m positive.”

Tang Jinghong thought to himself, It seems that it’s time to discuss it with Qingzhi later and go to the Heavenly Snow Mountain to take a look..

Chapter 235: A Blank Letter

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi effortlessly obtained the secret letter from Yang Jingwen.

No one would have thought that Yang Jingwen would hide the secret letter in her undergarment.

Chu Qingzhi took the secret letter under Yang Jingwen’s frightened gaze. “Don’t worry. You’re Tong Yujie’s sister. We are on the same side. I won’t harm you.”

Yang Jingwen closed her eyes with resignation. She had tried her best to protect the secret letter but failed. “How can you be sure that I’m Tong Yujie’s sister?”

“This has nothing to do with me.” Chu Qingzhi only wanted to know what she wanted to know. “How did you become the princess’s personal maid?”

Yang Jingwen’s lips trembled as she said, “I’m a secret guard nurtured by the empress. I’m in charge of the princess’s safety.”

Chu Qingzhi sized up Yang Jingwen. No wonder she felt that this girl didn’t look like a palace maid. “Since you are a secret guard, why did you marry in her place? Also, why is the secret letter in your hands?”

Yang Jingwen was also helpless. “The princess drugged all of us and ran away. In order to save our lives, everyone suggested that I replace her and look for the princess at the same time.”

“As for the secret letter, besides being the empress’s person, I’m also the emperor’s person.”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless.

It turned out that she was a double agent. Moreover, she was at the level where she was entrusted to carry a secret letter. Chu Qingzhi quite admired the girl in front of her.

“You’re so powerful. How did you get caught by Wan Zhilin?”

Yang Jingwen found that she couldn’t stop herself from answering the ordinary-looking young man in front of her. “We have a spy planted by Wan Zhilin in our team, and Wan Zhilin is in charge of managing all the assassins in the northern border. No matter how powerful and smart I am, I’m not his match.”

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Chu Qingzhi patted Yang Jingwen’s shoulder. “Rest. If you can forget the past, forget it. There’s nothing wrong with being Tong Yujie’s sister.”

Yang Jingwen looked straight at Chu Qingzhi and suddenly said, “I want Li Yuanshao.”

Chu Qingzhi was about to leave when she stopped. “What do you mean?”

Yang Jingwen said solemnly, “I want to be his princess consort. Hero, if you help me, 1’11 tell you some more secrets.”

Chu Qingzhi’s impression of this girl plummeted. “You like Li Yuanshao? Then are you planning to betray the An Huai Kingdom?”

Yang Jingwen said calmly, “The An Huai Kingdom is not my mother country to begin with. I’m just being used. Now that I’m back in the Daling Dynasty, what does the An Huai Kingdom have to do with me?!”

Chu Qingzhi added, “Miss, if Li Yuanshao likes you too, then I encourage you to be his princess consort. If he doesn’t like you… you’d better not seek humiliations.”

Yang Jingwen obviously did not expect Chu Qingzhi to persuade her. She looked at Chu Qingzhi in a daze.

“But I like Li Yuanshao.”

“A year ago, 1 came to the Daling Dynasty to do something and was injured. He was the one who covered for me and asked his people to treat my injuries. Otherwise, I would be dead now.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at Yang Jingwen. “In that case, 1 wish you success.”

Yang Jingwen also smiled. “Thank you.”

“By the way, there’s another question.”

“Please do.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Why didn’t you give the letter to Wan Zhilin?”

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“Wan Zhilin didn’t capture me for the secret letter. Besides, the Lord of the Northern Border probably doesn’t know that Wan Zhilin captured me.”

“Understood!”

Back in her room, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong shared the news with each other. Then, Chu Qingzhi handed the secret letter to Tang Jinghong.

The seal on the secret letter had not been touched, and the letter had not been opened.

Tang Jinghong tore open the envelope and took out the letter. However, the letter… was blank.

Well…

Chu Qingzhi checked the letter carefully. “There’s really no words on the paper. Jinghong, are we being played?!”

“Qingzhi, this doesn’t seem to be fake.” Tang Jinghong analyzed carefully. “On the night we went to save them, the An Huai Kingdom sent many experts to Wan Zhilin’s mansion and there was a fierce fight between the two sides. If it was a blank letter, there was no need for them to go to such length.”

Chu Qingzhi thought about it carefully. “That’s true.”

“Wait, Jinghong. Why didn’t the emperor of the An Huai Kingdom tell the Lord of the Northern Border that Yang Jingwen was captured by Wan Zhilin?”

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment. “There’s only one possibility…”

The two of them said in unison, “Those experts weren’t sent by the emperor.”

The two of them discussed for a while. Suddenly, Chu Qingzhi’s gaze landed on the envelope…

Who said that letters had to be written on paper?

She took the envelope and brushed it with her palm. Under the effect of the spell, a line of words appeared on the back of the envelope.

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“Jinghong, look at this.”

Tang Jinghong took the envelope in surprise and pulled Chu Qingzhi over to hug her. “Qingzhi, you’re really smart.”

“See what it says.”

The letter said, “There’s a list in the princess’ dowry. It’s a sincere gift from me to the Lord of the Northern Border.”

Everything was going smoothly for them, but not so for the Lord of the Northern Border.

The Lord of the Northern Border slapped Wan Zhilin’s face and was furious. “Didn’t you say that the water prison is foolproof? Where is the prisoner?”

“They were saved by that pair of junior and senior brothers.” Wan Zhilin was also very angry. He had been in charge of assassins for so long and had never made such a mistake.

His dignity and pride were first trampled by Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, and then by that pair of junior and senior brothers.

The Lord of the Northern Border had a headache at the mention of the two. He spoke with a hint of anger. “Why did those two save Wang Xingming?”

Wan Zhilin knelt on the ground. “I don’t know.”

The Lord of the Northern Border took a few deep breaths and suppressed the violence in his heart. “I’ll give you three days. If you can’t find those two, you don’t have to come to see me ever again.”

Wan Zhilin replied with a trembling voice, “Yes, Your Highness.”

As soon as he left, a figure came to the study. “Your Highness, the princess’s wedding team was all killed in the valley behind the Heavenly Snow Mountain. The princess and her personal maid are missing!”

The Lord of the Northern Border flared up. He threw everything on the table to the ground. “Find them! Send everyone out to find them!”

“Yes, Your Highness.” The figure retreated.

The Lord of the Northern Border shouted, “Guard!”

The guard walked in. “Your Highness.”

The Lord of the Northern Border suppressed his anger and asked, “Is the ransom ready?”

The guard immediately replied, “Your Highness, it’s ready.”

The Lord of the Northern Border said darkly, “Go and tell Shi Zonghao that he has to bring my son back. If he can’t, tell him not to come back.”

The guard trembled. “Yes, Your Highness..”