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Chapter 981: Long Time No See

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“Chu Tang, once you mention your general, they’ll know,” said Chu Tang.

“Thank you, Hero Chu,” the commanding officer expressed his deep gratitude. Without Chu Tang’s intervention that evening, it was unthinkable what might have happened to the military supplies.

After executing all the robbers except for the long-faced man, Chu Tang took him towards Shu City, while the commanding officer escorted the grain back to the camp.

In Shu City:

Chu Tang had two missions upon arriving in Shu City. One was to investigate the truth behind the lost arrows; the other was to uncover the reality behind Chu Qingning’s assassination attempt. Having solved the first, he was still unsure about the second, but perhaps the answer lay within Shu City itself.

Shu City was bustling with activity, yet beneath its vibrant exterior, there lurked a sense of chaos and turbulence.

After spending two days in the city, Chu Tang wandered around and discovered over a hundred opium dens. Unlike in Linzhang City, where such places were blatantly obvious, here they were concealed behind the backyards of taverns, theaters, and teahouses.

That day, Chu Tang entered a teahouse where shortly after, Grand Master of Divine Music arrived as well, “Greetings, Miss Chu.”

Knowing of Chu Qingzhi’s presence, she resumed her usual appearance once inside the private room of the teahouse.

Chu Qingzhi poured two cups of tea, placing one across the table, “Please, have a seat.”

“Yes.” Yan Zihao sat down respectfully, taking a sip from his cup to show respect.

Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “Have you made any progress recently?”

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“Wei Zhongqing doesn’t trust me. He keeps me away from everything important. I haven’t accomplished much there, but I did see Jiang Zhaoyong in the King’s mansion,” Yan Zihao said helplessly.

“Are you sure it was Jiang Zhaoyong?” Chu Qingzhi’s gaze sharpened.

Yan Zihao shook his head, his certainty wavering, “He looked very similar, but he didn’t look at me, so I’m not entirely sure.”

Chu Tang thought to himself that a visit to the King’s mansion might be necessary, “When did you see him? What was he doing at the time?”

Yan Zihao thought for a moment, “Three days ago, I was delivering something to the King’s mansion for Wei Zhongqing when I encountered a group of King’s mansion guards, and he was among them.”

“He might have infiltrated as a guard?” Chu Tang tapped the table lightly, pondering.

Unable to come to a conclusion immediately, Chu Tang set aside this issue, “What did you need from me?”

A fleeting scheming look crossed Yan Zihao’s eyes, “Wei Zhongqing asked me to find a miraculous elixir to cure his father’s chronic illness. I thought to present this elixir to gain his trust and penetrate his inner circle to gather more information.”

Chu Tang paused, “What is his father’s ailment?”

Yan Zihao slightly furrowed his brows, “It’s strange; every time it rains, his body breaks out in red rashes all over, looking quite frightful.”

Sounds like a rain allergy, indeed strange, Chu Tang thought, and handed Yan Zihao a medicated pill infused with spiritual energy, which could alleviate severe ailments, “Good luck.”

Grasping the pill as if it was a treasure, Yan Zihao said, “Thank you, Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi waved him off, “Go on then.”

Yan Zihao hurried out of the teahouse and back to Wei Mansion.

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Chu Qingzhi left the teahouse’s private room and became Chu Tang again. He picked up some meals from a tavern and headed to a rented residential house with a cellar. Upon returning, he entered the cellar and set the food on the table, “Have you decided to follow me?”

The long-faced man, Duan Ting, starving after two days without food, quickly agreed upon seeing the delicious spread, realizing nothing was more important than surviving.

Chu Tang gestured, “Eat, it’s all yours.”

Duan Ting devoured the food greedily.

Chu Tang sat casually, one leg propped up, resting his chin in his hand, “Tell me, how did Su Liangwei take over the eldest prince’s underground forces?”

Duan Ting swallowed his food, “He was always the eldest prince’s confidant and managed those forces.”

Chu Tang nodded, “Where is Su Liangwei now?”

“Still in the King’s mansion, serving the second prince now. He had to find a new master to maintain a place in the King’s mansion and keep his forces intact,” Duan Ting explained.

“Quite the clever one,” Chu Tang said, appreciating “He was originally a killer picked up by the eldest prince. The underground organizations were all established by him. He’s very capable,” Duan Ting spoke with a tone of admiration.

“Let’s arrange to meet him tonight. You should also see your former master,” Chu Tang planned to meet Su Liangwei personally to understand the situation better.

Duan Ting hesitated for a moment, “Alright.”

At the Wei Mansion:

“The second master, I’ve found the miraculous elixir,” Grand Master of Divine Music announced as soon as he returned to the mansion, eager to present the miraculous elixir to Wei Zhongqing.

Wei Zhongqing was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly asked Grand Master of Divine Music to show him the elixir. As soon as he saw the pill, his eyes widened in amazement, “It really looks like a miraculous elixir!”

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The pill was translucent and surrounded by a thin mist, giving it a dreamlike, almost ethereal appearance.

Even Grand Master of Divine Music was surprised by the pill’s effect; if he didn’t know its origin, he would never doubt its authenticity.

“Where did you get this pill?” Wei Zhongqing carefully stored the pill, convinced it would win his father’s favor.

Grand Master of Divine Music feigned a slightly astonished expression, “I’ve been searching for such a pill for a while without any leads. Out of frustration, I went to a cliff to clear my mind when an old man appeared. Seeing my distress, he inquired about my troubles, and upon hearing them, he gave me this pill.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Wei Zhongqing was filled with wonder, “Did you meet a celestial being?”

Grand Master of Divine Music shook his head, unsure, “I don’t know. He disappeared after giving me the pill.”

“It must have been a celestial being! You’ve obtained a celestial pill,” Wei Zhongqing was ecstatic, feeling as though he was about to ascend with excitement, carefully cradling the celestial pill as if he wished he could consume it himself.

Grand Master of Divine Music bowed his head slightly, acknowledging that Chu Qingzhi truly was beyond mortal, capable of accomplishing feats beyond the ordinary, “What should we do next, second master?”

Wei Zhongqing turned to Grand Master of Divine Music, “Go find Xu Le; he’ll arrange your next tasks.”

Joy filled Grand Master of Divine Music’s heart; he was finally about to penetrate Wei Zhongqing’s inner circle, “Yes, second master.”

In the inn:

Chu Qingzhi whistled, and parrots number fifteen, sixteen, and seventeen flew into the inn. Number fifteen spoke, “Qingzhi, Jiang Zhaoyong has been captured.”

Chu Qingzhi urgently asked, “When did this happen?”

“Two days ago. The reason is unknown,” number fifteen landed on the table in front of Chu Qingzhi, affectionately rubbing her sleeve, having not seen her for a while.

Chu Qingzhi stroked the parrot’s head, “Where is Shuang’er?”

“Shuang’er flew to Shang City to find you after Jiang Zhaoyong was captured. It should be in Shang City by now,” number fifteen replied.

“I’ve been away from Shang City for some time now. If Shuang’er can’t find me, it should go to Jinghong. By the way, when did you discover Jiang Zhaoyong was in the King’s mansion?”

“Three days ago,” number fifteen nuzzled Chu Qingzhi’s hand affectionately.

Yan Zihao also said it was three days ago that he saw Jiang Zhaoyong. Why did Jiang Zhaoyong go to the King’s mansion three days ago?

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Chu Qingzhi, filled with doubts, took some small green worms from her bag. “Come on, come eat. You’ve worked hard these past days.”

The three parrots fluttered over excitedly at the sight of the green worms; it had been a long time since they had tasted the green worms made by Qingzhi, and they missed them dearly.

Chu Qingzhi sat aside, watching the three parrots eat with a smile. She had not seen these little fellows for a long time and missed them too.

At that moment, a warmth spread up her arm as Chu Qingzhi lightly tapped the golden phoenix feather, and soon she heard Tang Jinghong’s voice, “Qingzhi, Shuang’er has returned.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “I know, I am now in Shu City. Zhaoyong has been captured, and it came back to inform me.”

Tang Jinghong asked, “You know about Jiang Zhaoyong?”

“Just found out,” Chu Qingzhi said. “Jinghong, let Shuang’er rest for a couple more days before it flies again. It’s too tiring to fly back and forth.”

“I understand, don’t worry,” Tang Jinghong reassured her.

Chu Qingzhi continued, “Tonight, I plan to explore the eastern border King’s mansion at night to see what secrets this eastern border King’s mansion holds.”

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“Then be careful,” Tang Jinghong warned. “The eastern border King’s mansion is heavily guarded and filled with many experts. If something seems amiss, escape immediately.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Okay.”

After ending the communication, Chu Qingzhi left the inn to visit a clothing store to buy some clothes.

Just stepping out of the inn, she witnessed a cruel scene: a guard on horseback dragged a man behind him with a rope. The man continuously collided with tables, chairs, and rocks on the roadside, his head bloody and his body covered in blood.

People lined the streets to watch the spectacle, but no one spoke; the scene seemed to have shocked them into silence.

Chu Qingzhi, after ensuring it wasn’t Jiang Zhaoyong, breathed a sigh of relief and asked a bystander, “What’s happening? Why is he being punished like this?”

The passerby shrugged, “I don’t know. That guard is from the eastern border King’s mansion. They often do this.”

“They often do this?” Chu Qingzhi frowned. “Doesn’t the magistrate care?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The passerby scoffed, “Care? How can they care? The magistrate and the eastern border King’s mansion are thick as thieves; they’re all in it together. Why would they bother with something that offends the eastern border King’s mansion?”

Chu Qingzhi watched, her brow furrowed at the chaos reminiscent of the previous troubles in the north.

Thinking quickly, she flicked her finger slightly, causing the horse to rear up suddenly. The rider was thrown off, landing heavily and ending the brutal punishment.

As the crowd dispersed, Chu Qingzhi headed to the clothing store.

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At the entrance of the store, a young girl and a boy kneeled, pleading with the shop owner, “Please buy us, sir. We eat little and work hard. If you buy us, we’ll serve you well.”

The owner brought out two bowls of rice, sighing, “Business is hard enough. Why would I buy you? Eat this and leave.”

“Thank you, sir. Thank you,” the siblings said. Although the food was cold, it was a divine feast for the famished pair.

Chu Qingzhi watched from across the street as the siblings finished their meal. The sister suddenly patted her brother’s head as if she’d made a significant decision, “Let’s go somewhere else, brother.”

“Big sister, do you know where someone will buy us?” the boy asked hopefully.

The girl smoothed her messy hair and smiled gently, “I know. Let’s go.”

Chu Qingzhi felt something was amiss and followed them.

The siblings approached the entrance of Yichun House (a brothel). The sister looked up at the plaque with a sorrowful smile but spoke softly when she addressed her brother, “After I go in here, brother, I might never come out again. Take good care of our parents.”

The boy, illiterate and unaware of the nature of the place, asked, “Why can’t you come out?”

Before she could answer, a man supported by a woman walked out, the woman swaying seductively, “Sir, come again next time.”

The man waved, “Sure, I’ll be back to support you.”

Seeing this, the boy understood, “I don’t agree, big sister! Let’s try somewhere else; we don’t have to take this path.”

The girl shook her head and urged, “We have no other roads left, brother. Take this money and hurry to buy medicine, make sure to cure dad.”

The boy’s eyes reddened as he shook his head vehemently, “Big sister, no, I don’t agree.”

Chu Qingzhi leaned against a tree, arms crossed over her chest, observing the scene, “I am in need of servants; would you siblings like to serve me?”

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The two looked up at the sound of Chu Tang’s voice, visibly shocked, though the younger brother reacted quickly, rushing over to kneel before Chu Tang, “We are willing, please take us in.”

Chu Tang looked at the dirt-covered siblings, “First, go buy some clothes and take a bath at the bathhouse.”

The young boy quickly responded, “Yes, we will follow all your arrangements.”

Chu Tang led them back to the clothing store they had passed earlier, “Pick two sets of clothes each to change into, and then head to the bathhouse for a wash.”

“Yes.” Having nowhere else to turn, the siblings didn’t question his orders, fearing that Chu Tang might abandon them if they did.

By evening, after they were cleaned and changed, Chu Tang took them out for a meal. He ordered plenty of dishes and said, “Eat up. After this, go get the medicine for your father, and then come to the Yunhai Inn to find me. My name is Chu Tang.”

The young girl was incredulous that Chu Tang didn’t bind them with a servitude contract and even allowed her to buy medicine to take home, “Do you trust me that much, sir?”

Chu Tang casually replied, “If you leave, isn’t your brother still here?”

The girl fell silent, knowing she would never abandon her brother.

“We meet again!” Just then, Shang Zixing’s voice came from behind Chu Tang, carrying a hint of teasing and surprise.

Chu Tang rubbed her forehead; this man seemed to be everywhere. “What exactly do you want?”

Shang Zixing took a seat at the table, smiling, “Whatever you want me to do, as long as it’s within my power.”

“How did you find me here?” Chu Tang wondered internally; her whereabouts shouldn’t be known.

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“It’s quite coincidental, I just happened to see you.” Shang Zixing placed his sword on the table, still smiling.

Annoyed, Chu Tang warned, “I’m going to count to three, and you’d better disappear from my sight, or you’ll regret it.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Why can’t we spend time together since we’re both alone… Ah—” Before Shang Zixing could finish his sentence, Chu Tang sent him flying out of the door with a palm strike, startling everyone around.

The siblings were shocked by her display of power and sat back down, realizing they were completely outmatched.

Chu Tang gestured for them to keep eating, “Hurry up and eat, and then leave this place. There’s an annoying person here.”

“Yes, yes,” they hurriedly resumed their meal.

Shang Zixing, still not deterred, staggered back into the inn, saw that Chu Tang had left, and sat down where she had been. He pulled out a silver ingot, “Tell me where Chu Tang is staying, and this money is yours.”

The siblings looked down; they would not betray the person who had pulled them from the mire.

Seeing they were unmoved, Shang Zixing drew his sword, “If you don’t tell me, both of you might not survive. Will you speak or not?”

The siblings exchanged a glance and defiantly raised their heads, “Go ahead and kill us then.”

Surprised by their loyalty, Shang Zixing’s eyes flashed with interest, “Quite intriguing.”

Meanwhile, in the military camp, Wen Shaoyuan reported to General Tang Jinghong, “General, I have finished investigating the matter with General Chen’s military provisions.”

Tang Jinghong looked up, “What happened?”

Wen Shaoyuan bowed slightly, “Over the past year, General Chen’s provisions were split into two parts; one sent to the camp and the other to an unknown location. The documents were tampered with, and any memorials he submitted were either altered or destroyed. The capital, far removed from here, has been unaware of these anomalies.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes narrowed, “Have we found out who is responsible?”

Wen Shaoyuan replied, “We are still pursuing leads. So far, there are no clues.”

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Tang Jinghong ordered sternly, “Continue the investigation, and ensure this matter is resolved.”

Wen Shaoyuan affirmed, “Yes, General.”

After Wen Shaoyuan left, Tang Jinghong informed Chu Qingzhi, who had been awaiting news.

Chu Qingzhi, upon hearing this, promised to finish her current tasks and then meet with him.

Tang Jinghong stored away his phoenix feather and called Meng Shengdong into his tent, “Is everything ready in the city?”

Meng Shengdong nodded, “All set.”

With all clandestine opium dens shut down and the divine paste destroyed, Tang Jinghong commanded, “Pack up immediately; we’re moving to Liang City.”

Meng Shengdong responded affirmatively, “Yes, General.”

As they prepared to leave, Tang Jinghong considered the strategic situation. Rather than heading straight to Shu City, where the situation was the most severe and the power struggles the most intense, he chose to first stabilize the peripheral areas. Liang City and the vassal state of Chen’an were next on his list.

…

Dong Denyu was visibly excited when he learned of the move. “Are we finally heading to Liang City?” he asked his chief guard.

The guard nodded, “The camp is already being dismantled. Should we start packing as well?”

“Hurry up, pack everything!” Dong Denyu was clearly eager, having waited long to return home, hindered by the rampant epidemic.

The guard bowed and complied, “As you wish, Your Highness.”

Dong Denyu left his tent to find Tang Jinghong, his demeanor much improved. “General Tang, when do we depart?”

“Once everything is packed. Is there something else?” Tang Jinghong’s tone was indifferent.

“General, will you deal with Chen’an immediately upon arriving in Liang City?” Dong Denyu was almost giddy with anticipation; he had waited too long for this day.

“It depends on the situation,” Tang Jinghong replied, not committing to any specifics even though the prince seemed eager for action.

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“General Tang, the vassal state is also a subject of Dalin; you shouldn’t treat them unfairly. Please deal with their issues immediately,” urged Dong Denyu, inwardly hoping to resolve the domestic smallpox crisis so he could continue his power struggle.

“Are you teaching me how to do my job?” Tang Jinghong raised his head, his piercing eyes filled with cold detachment.

“No, no,” Dong Denyu hurriedly backpedaled, fearing he had angered Tang Jinghong. He quickly changed the subject, “General, I’m just pleading with you.”

“Go back. I have it under control.” Tang Jinghong was truly annoyed by Dong Denyu’s mannerisms; his mere presence was irritating.

“Then, please hurry,” Dong Denyu said reluctantly as he left.

Tang Jinghong set aside his paperwork and took a sip of tea to calm himself. How could there be such men?

…

In Shu City.

“Where are you going?” a voice called from the rooftop. Chu Tang paused and looked up, her eyes flashing with a hint of murderous intent.

Shang Zixing hastily retreated, “Don’t get rough, I haven’t offended you, it’s just a coincidence.”

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Chu Tang glanced at the room next door; he must have followed the siblings here. Her voice was filled with chilling intent, “What exactly do you want?”

“I want to be your companion,” Shang Zixing said with a radiant smile, seeming very straightforward.

“Get lost!” Chu Tang’s dagger flew towards Shang Zixing, showing no mercy.

Shang Zixing quickly retreated, his heart racing with the close call. Chu Tang was incredibly fast, and he patted his chest in relief, “How about this, I sell you some information, and if you find it good, we can travel together, how about that?”

“Speak!” Chu Tang’s voice was icy, really wanting to rid himself of this persistent annoyance.

Shang Zixing was cautious, aware of Chu Tang’s sudden movements, “Are you looking for Jiang Zhaoyong?”

Chu Tang acted immediately, her figure a blur, too fast for the naked eye.

“Cough, cough…” Shang Zixing’s eyes widened as he was suddenly choked, feeling suffocated by Chu Tang’s unexpected move.

Shang Zixing grabbed Chu Tang’s hand, “Cough, cough, let’s talk properly.”

Chu Tang demanded coldly, “How do you know Jiang Zhaoyong?”

Under compulsion, Shang Zixing answered, “I’m Jiang Zhaoyong’s partner. We came here together to complete a mission, but we separated after arriving in the eastern border to investigate individually.”

Chu Tang was surprised, a fellow investigator? She released Shang Zixing, “Then what are you doing looking for me?”

“I’ve seen your skills; I need your help,” Shang Zixing said. He had seen Chu Tang dealing with bandits on a mountain and decided he needed help to complete his mission alone.

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Chu Tang thought for a moment, “Is your mission the same as Jiang Zhaoyong’s?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“It’s the same. The emperor sent four of us here, but I don’t know where the other two are,” Shang Zixing confessed under the spell, speaking nothing but the truth.

“Do you know where Jiang Zhaoyong is now?” Chu Tang probed, hoping as fellow operatives, they would share information.

“I don’t know. He suddenly cut off contact ten days ago, and I’ve been unable to find him since,” Shang Zixing said, frowning.

Chu Tang glanced at the moon, “Ten days? Did he tell you what he was going to do?”

“He didn’t say. He just mentioned that the road ahead would be very tough and to be cautious. Then he disappeared,” Shang Zixing handed Chu Tang a note, “This is what he gave me.”

Chu Tang read the note, which confirmed what Shang Zixing had said. “What have you discovered so far?”

“We’ve learned that the King of the eastern border has information on an ancient family. He’s been investigating for years and some say he’s preparing to excavate.”

“Excavate?” Chu Tang was skeptical, “After hundreds of years of searching, how could he suddenly be ready to dig?”

“It’s just rumors on the street; the King himself isn’t sure where to dig,” Shang Zixing added, shaking his head.

Chu Tang pondered for a moment, “Let’s go and explore the King’s mansion tonight.”

Shang Zixing nodded, “Let’s go.”

The King’s mansion was heavily guarded, with patrols and many hidden experts. Chu Tang crouched down, neutralizing two guards silently and then disguised herself as one of them, taking up their post.

Shang Zixing admired Chu Tang’s martial prowess, feeling out of his depth with her capabilities.

As Shang Zixing was lost in thought, a housekeeper accompanied by a maid approached with a tray bearing medicine. They stopped at the entrance to the King’s chamber. “Your Highness, it’s time for your medicine.”

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“Cough, cough…” King coughed twice before saying, “Bring it in.”

The housekeeper pushed open the door and let the maid in, threatening, “Serve well, or you know the consequences.”

The maid, her face filled with fear, replied, “Yes, housekeeper.”

She carried the medicine bowl in and carefully fed the King. After drinking the medicine, the king suddenly embraced the maid’s waist, intending to take liberties with her.

The maid wanted to struggle but dared not; her expression was one of tears not yet shed, distressing to see. “My lord, I…”

After taking the medicine, King’s face flushed with vigor, seeming rejuvenated, and he carried the maid to the bed and pounced.

Chu Tang felt nauseated seeing this, an old man acting in such a way with a young woman in her prime—it was utterly disgusting.

With a flick of his finger and a flash of spiritual light, King suddenly froze and passed out.

The maid quickly pushed his body away and stood by the bed. Seeing the king unconscious, she wanted to run but didn’t dare; she had her family to worry about—if she ran, her entire family would suffer.

Chu Tang flew into the room and instantly sealed off the room’s noise with a spell.

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The maid, seeing Chu Tang appear suddenly, fainted from shock.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang caught her and gently placed her on a chair, pointing his sword at her brow, “Don’t be afraid, I’m not a bad person.”

The maid was extremely pale and trembling. Hearing Chu Tang’s words, she gradually calmed down, “Who are you?”

“Just someone who came through the front door,” Chu Tang replied, looking at her. “I won’t hurt you; otherwise, I wouldn’t have saved you just now.”

The maid looked towards the old man on the bed, “Was it you who knocked out the lord?”

“Yes,” Chu Tang said, looking back at her. “Surely you weren’t willing to be with him?”

The maid trembled and immediately knelt before Chu Tang, “Sir, I do not wish to be with him, but the housekeeper is threatening my family. I have to comply. If they find out I haven’t succeeded tomorrow, they will kill my family. Sir, please save us.”

“If you want me to save you, you need to answer my questions honestly,” Chu Tang said.

“I will tell you everything I know,” the maid hastily assured, desperate to protect her family.

“Why isn’t the housekeeper who was following you Lu Ziming? Where has Lu Ziming gone?” Chu Tang asked, puzzled.

“Lu Ziming, the housekeeper, resigned three months ago, and no one knows where he went,” the maid explained, having grown up in the mansion and being familiar with its affairs.

Chu Tang frowned, sensing something amiss, “He resigned? Do you know why he left?”

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The maid thought for a moment, “It seemed he mentioned he was going to look for something.”

Could it be that Lu Ziming found a lead on the ancient family? Chu Tang thought to himself. He must have been working hard to have found a clue so quickly. “Do you know which direction he went?”

The maid shook her head, “He left a resignation letter and then disappeared; he didn’t say which direction.”

Finding Lu Ziming now could lead to discovering the ancient family’s secrets. Chu Tang considered, “What about your family?”

The maid, fraught with worry, asked, “Sir, what will happen to my family?”

“Do you want to continue being a maid here, or would you like to leave the mansion?” Chu Tang questioned.

The maid quickly responded, “I want to leave the mansion. It’s like a giant prison here, and I don’t want to be trapped any longer. Please, sir, help us.”

Pleased with her decision, Chu Tang grabbed the maid by the collar and flew out of the mansion.

He did this deliberately to create chaos within the mansion, making it easier for him to navigate.

As expected, when the mansion’s guards and experts saw someone kidnapping their maid, they immediately gave chase, shouting, “Stop, stop!”

The entire mansion was thrown into chaos.

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Behind her, the maid heard the shouts and clashing of weapons, terrifying her so much that she dared not breathe. But soon, the sounds faded away.

Chu Tang set the maid down in an inn and then went back to bring her family from the mansion. Her family wasn’t large, just four people; he and Shang Zixing each took two and easily got them out.

The maid and her family looked bewildered, wondering what had just happened.

“Explain it to them yourself, I’ll go and sort things out,” Chu Tang told the maid.

Gratefully, the maid responded, “Thank you so much.”

Chu Tang, along with Shang Zixing, went back to the mansion, caused a commotion, and then left, allowing many people to escape amid the chaos.

With several maids and servants running away, the mansion wouldn’t care much, which meant the maid and her family would be safe.

Upon his return, Chu Tang informed the maid and her family, “You’re safe now. Stay here for a couple of days until things settle down, then you can leave.”

The maid knelt down before Chu Tang, “Thank you, sir, for saving my family.”

“It was nothing,” Chu Tang replied. “The mansion needed a shake-up anyway.” This opportunity allowed him to continue his search for Jiang Zhaoxin.

Shang Zixing, returning from the mansion, brought back good news. “Zhaoxin is locked up in the mansion’s dungeon, but our disturbance has put them on high alert.”

“There’s nowhere I can’t reach,” Chu Tang said nonchalantly. “Let’s leave it at that for today. We’ll sneak into the mansion again tomorrow night.”

Shang Zixing bowed, “Rest early then.”

Chu Tang returned to his room. By now, it was late at night. He cleaned himself with a purification spell and lay down on the bed to plan his next moves.

Meanwhile, Su Liangwei returned to his room and received a letter that read, “Master, the raid on the grain transport failed.”

His expression darkened, and after burning the secret letter, he leapt out the window.

He headed to an alleyway and called out, “Come out.”

Duan Ting emerged from one side of the alley and bowed, “Master, I failed. We encountered a formidable person. Not only did the raid fail, but we also lost many brothers.”

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Su Liangwei’s face darkened; this was the first time a grain heist had failed, which was unusual. “Did you encounter someone special?”

Duan Ting bowed his head and responded, “Yes, we met a person named Chu Tang. He advised me to persuade you to surrender, or I would have died too.”

“Chu Tang? Who is that?” Su Liangwei was unfamiliar with the name.

Duan Ting said, “I’m not clear on his background, but, master, this man is extremely formidable, especially his lightness skills, which are beyond comparison. I have never seen such speed before.”

“Where is he? I would like to meet him.” Su Liangwei was a tough man, not easily frightened.

“He is waiting for you over there.” Duan Ting pointed in a direction behind him.

Su Liangwei looked but saw no one; however, in the next second, a figure appeared before his eyes as if by teleportation, startling him, though he maintained a calm demeanor.

“Nice to meet you!” Chu Tang smiled slightly.

Su Liangwei became alert, “So, you’re Chu Tang.”

“Yes, it’s me.” Chu Tang glanced at Duan Ting. “Your subordinate didn’t want to betray you; it took a lot of effort to open his mouth.”

Duan Ting shamefully lowered his head, though in reality, he had succumbed over a meal.

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Su Liangwei’s eyes filled with coldness, “Why do you go to such lengths to meet me?”

Chu Tang was straightforward, “I want the power you hold.”

Su Liangwei immediately rejected, “Impossible!”

Chu Tang spoke slowly yet firmly, “Do you think you have another choice? Those I target either die or submit. If you refuse, then Duan Ting will take over.”

Su Liangwei quickly turned and glared fiercely at Duan Ting.

Duan Ting immediately looked down—he was just a pawn in their game; it wasn’t fair for him to take the blame.

After a while, Chu Tang asked, “Have you decided?”

Su Liangwei remained silent.

Such a big decision in just a moment? Was that possible? No, did he have any other choice?

“Speak directly. If it’s a no, then I’ll let Duan Ting take over.” Chu Tang’s tone was calm but carried an implicit threat; taking over Duan Ting’s men would be more troublesome and time-consuming, but it would achieve his goal.

Su Liangwei drew his sword and pointed it at Chu Tang, “Defeat me, and I will…”

“Bang—”

Before Su Liangwei could finish, he was kicked by Chu Tang into the wall, making intimate contact with the bricks.

Duan Ting covered his face; fighting Chu Tang in martial arts was indeed a dead end!

Tears streamed down Su Liangwei’s face as he stared at Chu Tang, still not having recovered from being kicked into the wall, although he was considered among the top ten martial artists in the eastern border.

After silently grieving for a while, Su Liangwei conceded, “Alright, I agree. What do you want me to do?”

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Chu Tang said simply, “A straightforward task: find Lu Ziming and track down the whereabouts of the ancient family.” He really couldn’t spare the time himself, and these matters urgently needed someone on them.

Su Liangwei frowned, puzzled, “Why would Lu Ziming know about the ancient family?”

Chu Tang looked at Su Liangwei and countered, “You know about the ancient family? How much do you know?”

Now essentially a subordinate, Su Liangwei asked, “Can you let me down first?”

Chu Tang grabbed Su Liangwei’s collar and pulled him out of the wall, “Speak, what do you know?”

Su Liangwei slowly shook his head, “Not much. I only know that the ancient family has an imperial seal, possessing which is considered the rightful claim to rule. I’m not sure who spread the word, but now many are searching for this ancient family’s location.”

“Many are searching? Who?” Chu Tang frowned; this complication could spell trouble.

“Basically, the top five powers in the eastern border are searching, and weaker forces have been eliminated as soon as they were discovered. It’s fiercely competitive,” Su Liangwei explained, his hesitation due to these concerns.

Chu Tang pondered for a moment, “First, investigate Lu Ziming’s whereabouts and notify me immediately once you find him. Don’t do anything else for now.”

“Alright,” Su Liangwei agreed after a moment’s silence, “I’m currently under the second prince’s command; should I extricate myself?”

Chu Tang considered, “No need. It’s useful for me to get news from him. Maintain your current appearance, don’t change anything.”

“Alright,” Su Liangwei was inwardly distraught; a single kick had brought him to submission.

Chu Tang waved to Duan Ting, “Continue to stay with Su Liangwei. You’ve been partners for so long.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Duan Ting glanced at Su Liangwei, whose expression was grim, and acknowledged, “Yes.”

With a flicker, Chu Tang disappeared from sight.

…

The mansion gradually calmed down. The house steward gathered everyone, “Besides a few servants who fled, did anything else happen?”

“One of the guards reported, ‘The Lord has been knocked out,'” a subordinate bowed and reported.

“What?” The steward was shocked and immediately called for a doctor.

When he arrived at the room, he saw that the second prince, Li Hongtang, had already summoned the physician who was now examining the eastern border King. The queen stood nearby, and the doctor’s expression was grave.

Seeing this, the steward motioned for the others to wait outside, and after they left, he approached Li Hongtang. Despite the prince’s handsome appearance, his eyes always seemed sinister, “How is my father?”

“My father is fine. Did you catch that audacious thief?” Li Hongtang asked.

The steward bowed deeply, “They got away, but I’ve sent people after them. The guards are highly skilled; they should be able to bring the fugitives back.”

Li Hongtang sarcastically remarked, “They couldn’t even stop them, and you think they can catch them? Steward, are you trying to fool me?”

The steward bent even lower, “I will do everything possible to capture the criminals quickly.”

Suddenly, Li Hongtang patted the steward’s shoulder, “You don’t need to be so serious, steward. I’m not that scary.”

“Your Highness is too kind,” the steward replied, unsure of the prince’s intentions.

“Steward, considering the situation with my father and my elder brother’s absence, isn’t it time to think about serving a new master?” Li Hongtang said openly, not minding the presence of the old king.

The steward stiffened. Li Hongtang’s ambitions were well known, and now with the king’s attack, he didn’t even bother to hide them, “Your Highness, isn’t it too early to discuss this with the King still here?”

Li Hongtang’s voice darkened, “I’m offering you a chance by asking. Don’t force me to take drastic measures.”

The steward was frightened, “If there’s anything you wish, Your Highness, just command me. I’ll do whatever I can.”

After hearing this, Li Hongtang’s face darkened, “You keep a stiff upper lip, steward. But just so you know, your son has already sided with me.”

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The steward staggered slightly, cursing his unfilial son in his heart, “It’s his fortune to serve the Second Prince so closely, please treat him well.”

Li Hongtang sneered, “My dogs are always well cared for, but I hope you don’t regret this later.”

The steward bowed and fell silent.

At that moment, the king awoke, “Cough, cough, cough… Steward, bring me some water.”

The steward quickly went to fetch water, but Li Hongtang snatched it from him, “Father, please drink this.”

The King glanced at the steward and then took the water from Li Hongtang’s hand, “Has the person who knocked me out been found?”

“They got away,” Li Hongtang indirectly blamed the steward, “Father, we should recall Lu Ziming. If he were here, this wouldn’t have happened.”

“Shut up!” The King snapped, aware of Li Hongtang’s ambitions but also aware of his incompetence to hold the king’s position or win the people’s support.

Li Hongtang looked aggrieved, “What did I do wrong now, Father?”

“Leave, I want to rest,” the King dismissed him, tired of seeing his power-hungry second son.

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Li Hongtang stormed out, shooting a fierce glare at the steward, warning him silently about speaking out of turn.

Once he was gone, the King’s expression immediately darkened, “Who hit me?”

The steward reported honestly, “Unknown, but extremely skilled in martial arts. All our men failed to catch him, and he even caused a huge commotion in the mansion, letting many servants escape.”

“Servants escaped?” The King was surprised that so many wished to flee his service, “Anything else?”

The steward shook his head, “No more.”

“What about my sons, any news?” the King asked, his tone tinged with sadness as he thought about his deceased eldest son and the misfortunes that seemed to befall his family.

At that moment, Li Hongyu entered, “Father, I heard about the attack, has the culprit been caught?”

Li Hongyu, the ninth prince, usually stayed away from the toxic royal court and had been summoned back only recently due to the unexplained death of Li Hongjin.

“Do you even care to see me?” the King chided him.

Li Hongyu was amicable, “Father, you know I’m uncomfortable at the court. I live quite far from here and received the news late. I’ll come sooner next time.”

The King was infuriated, “Don’t bother coming next time.”

“Alright, Father, I’ll leave then,” Li Hongyu left promptly, not hesitating in the face of his father’s ire.

The King coughed loudly from agitation, “See, this is what happens when children are not disciplined. How can we continue like this?”

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The steward tried to reassure him, “My lord, the ninth prince is grown now; there’s no need for excessive worry.”

The King waved him off, changing the subject, “I suspect they were after someone in the dungeon. Increase the guards there; we can’t let anyone break them out.”

“Yes, my lord,” the steward bowed and immediately went to make arrangements.

The King rubbed his temples, exhausted by the relentless troubles.

…

The next morning, Shang Zixing found Chu Tang, “What do we do next?”

Chu Tang replied as they went downstairs, “Let’s have breakfast first, then discuss.”

“Aren’t you worried?” Shang Zixing was anxious, feeling indebted to Jiang Zhaoyong, whom he wanted to rescue immediately.

“What’s there to worry about? Do you think skipping breakfast will help us rescue him?” Chu Tang sat down and ordered dumplings, soy milk, and fried eggs.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

After ordering, the siblings approached Chu Tang, “We’re sorry, master, for not getting up earlier.”

Chu Tang dismissed their concerns, “Go home after breakfast. I don’t really need attendants; yesterday’s words were just a temporary measure.”

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Shocked, the siblings knelt, “Master, we were wrong to be late today. Please don’t send us away.”

“I’m not sending you away; I genuinely don’t need attendants,” Chu Tang helped them up. “Stop kneeling so often; it’s not good.”

“We’ll listen to you, master…” they started.

“Didn’t you just say you’d listen? Why question now?” Chu Tang countered.

The siblings hung their heads, unsure of how to respond.

As they began their meal, a familiar voice rang out, surprising Chu Tang, “How did you end up in Shu City?”

Li Hongyu approached, taking a seat next to Chu Tang, “Long time no see.”

“It hasn’t been long, just over half a month,” Chu Tang replied, noticing Li Hongyu’s casual demeanor. “What brings you here as well?”

“My father called me back,” Li Hongyu ordered the same breakfast as Chu Tang, signaling the waiter to hurry, “Make it quick, don’t delay my matters.”

“Right away, sir,” the waiter nodded and quickly set to work.

As they ate, Chu Tang asked, “Aren’t you usually avoiding your father? What did he want this time?”

“Probably thought I might die out there,” Li Hongyu said nonchalantly, as if talking about someone else.

Shang Zixing observed the interaction, puzzled by their apparent familiarity and ease with each other.

“Do you have a poor relationship with your father?” Chu Tang noticed Li Hongyu’s reluctant attitude and inquired.

Li Hongyu responded with a rhetorical question, “If it were good, would I need to make a living outside? Anyway, let’s not talk about him. What about you? What brings you to Shu City?”

“I’m here for some business I mentioned before,” Chu Tang replied calmly.

“Need any help? I have some contacts here,” Li Hongyu offered generously.

“No need, I can handle it. Just take care of yourself,” Chu Tang declined, preferring not to entangle Li Hongyu in his affairs, especially since he might have to confront the royal court later.

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“Well, if you need anything, just tell me. I’ll definitely help,” Li Hongjue nodded.

…

At Tang Camp.

Lan Qiongzhen saw Chu Qingning preparing to leave the camp, so she hurried after her and asked, “Qingning, are you going to the city to buy medicinal herbs?”

Chu Qingning nodded, “Is there something else?”

“I’ve been cooped up in the military camp for so long, I would like to go out for a walk too,” Lan Qiongzhen expressed her wish with a hopeful look.

“I’ll ask Jinghong first,” Chu Qingning always maintained a certain vigilance around Lan Qiongzhen and did not trust her completely.

Lan Qiongzhen responded, “Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

After asking Tang Jinghong, he allowed her to take Lan Qiongzhen with her but would secretly send someone to follow and see what she was up to.

Chu Qingning returned from the main tent and said, “Qiongzhen, let’s go.”

“Thank you, Qingning,” Lan Qiongzhen expressed her gratitude.

The two left the military camp together and headed to the nearest city to buy medicinal herbs suitable for treating soldiers’ wounds, as the situation in the eastern border was getting increasingly dangerous.

Upon reaching the city, they went straight to the herb shop. Chu Qingning handed over the prescription to the shop assistant to prepare the required herbs. Since the quantity was large, she and Lan Qiongzhen sat down to wait.

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After sitting for a while, Lan Qiongzhen suddenly said, “Qingning, there’s a place nearby that sells really tasty sesame cakes. I’m a little hungry; I’ll go buy some, okay?”

Chu Qingning nodded, “Go ahead, I’ll wait here.”

“Alright.” Lan Qiongzhen got up and headed to the sesame cake stall, returning shortly with two cakes and handed one to Chu Qingning.

Chu Qingning took the cake but didn’t eat it, pretending to be busy checking the herbs. Once the cake cooled down, she casually set it aside.

Tang Jinghong had warned her not to eat anything outside unless she saw it being made herself.

With this caution in mind, she didn’t eat the cake.

Lan Qiongzhen watched Chu Qingning, noting that she didn’t eat the sesame cake and understood that Chu Qingning was on guard against her, but she said nothing.

Once the herbs were prepared, they prepared to return to the camp.

On their way back, Chu Qingning suddenly felt dizzy. Lan Qiongzhen supported her to a nearby tea stall, “Qingning, what’s wrong?”

Chu Qingning rubbed her temples, but the dizziness worsened, and she eventually passed out.

The person secretly following them quickly approached to carry Chu Qingning away, but suddenly the tea stall’s canopy collapsed, blocking their path. By the time they cleared the debris, she was gone.

They hurried back to report to Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong personally led a search at the small tea stall. How could he explain losing Qiongzhen?

Meng Shengdong anxiously said, “General, what should we do now?”

Tang Jinghong ordered sternly, “Dispatch people to search everywhere; we must find Chu Qingning.”

“Yes,” everyone quickly dispersed to search the surrounding areas.

Tang Jinghong closely questioned those who had been following covertly. They reported that Chu Qingning and Lan Qiongzhen had entered the small tea stall, and then after the canopy collapsed, she vanished.

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After questioning, Tang Jinghong climbed a tree and surveyed the area. Noticing a small house not far away, he flew directly towards it.

Drawing his sword, he split open the door of the house, which contained some hunter’s tools but little else of interest.

As he was leaving, arrows shot towards him, and Tang Jinghong, with his sword, blocked them all. Frustrated, the attackers used fire arrows next, setting the small house ablaze.

The dense barrage of arrows forced Tang Jinghong to retreat, slashing through the back wall to escape.

Meng Shengdong and others, seeing the fire, rushed to help while Tang Jinghong reentered the fray, capturing all the assailants.

Tang Jinghong rested his sword against the neck of the leader, “Speak, who sent you? Where is Chu Qingning?”

The leader sneered defiantly, “Such a mighty general should investigate himself!”

“I will find out,” Tang Jinghong assured calmly, “Take all of them back and pry their mouths open.”

“Yes,” Meng Shengdong motioned, taking the captives away.

Once again, Tang Jinghong ascended to the treetops, looking around at the dense forest, scant of clues. After a moment’s thought, he returned to base.

His subordinates reported back one by one, “General, we haven’t found her.”

Tang Jinghong ordered, “Continue to expand the search area!”

“Yes.”

…

That night, Tang Jinghong relayed the news of Chu Qingning’s abduction to Chu Qiongzhen, “Qiongzhen, I will definitely find your fourth sister.”

“I’ll be back soon,” Chu Qiongzhen responded.

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Feeling responsible, Tang Jinghong cautioned her, “Be careful on the road.”

Just then, an arrow shot into the tent from outside. Tang Jinghong caught it, unrolled the attached note, and read, “Return what you took from our Yun Organization, and we will return Chu Qingning to you.”

So, it was the Yun Organization behind this. But was Lan Qiongzhen involved too?

Tang Jinghong’s brows furrowed more deeply. The adversaries planned to exchange Chu Qingning for whatever they believed the Yun Organization had lost—food supplies? Divine elixir? People? Or all of them? It was a well-played move.

Another arrow flew in, but this time Tang Jinghong did not bother reading the message; instead, he dashed out to catch the shooter.

The trees rustled slightly ahead, indicating movement. Tang Jinghong pursued. The shooter had likely anticipated this and fled early, leaving Tang Jinghong grasping at air.

Standing atop a tree, Tang Jinghong surveyed the area, then chased in one direction.

A chase ensued, culminating in the capture of the archer, “Speak, where are the others?”

Visibly frightened, the man replied, “It’s just me alone.”

Using the hilt of his sword, Tang Jinghong knocked the man unconscious and carried him back to the camp, throwing him to Meng Shengdong, “Pry his mouth open; he must know where Chu Qingning is.”

“Yes, General.”

…

Meanwhile, in Shu City.

Chu Tang was discussing rescuing Jiang Zhaoyong from the eastern border King’s mansion but was interrupted by the distressing news of Chu Qingning’s disappearance, causing him irritation.

Seeing Chu Tang’s furrowed brow, Shang Zixing asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”

“No, let’s go,” Chu Tang decided to rescue Jiang Zhaoyong first before heading to Tang Camp, “Follow my lead later, and don’t act on your own.”

“I understand,” Shang Zixing, having witnessed Chu Tang’s capabilities, complied without hesitation.

They approached the outer walls of the eastern border King’s mansion. Chu Tang released his spiritual sense to scout the location, then, confirming the position, infiltrated the King’s mansion, knocking out a guard and disguising himself to blend in with the patrolling guards.

Shang Zixing waited outside for a signal.

Blending into the patrol, Chu Tang slipped away when passing a secluded alley and headed towards the dungeon.

Unsure of the dungeon’s exact entrance, Chu Tang decided to seek information, and the steward seemed like a good target to start with.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

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After searching, Chu Tang found that the steward was not in the residence. With no other options, he stealthily entered King’s room.

The sound of a bell rang, the door to King’s room opened, and then King himself emerged, walking mechanically in one direction.

To avoid trouble, Chu Tang did not reveal himself but followed discreetly from the shadows.

A patrolling guard approached, bowing respectfully, “Your Highness, it’s so late. Where are you going?”

King “looked” at the guard, “I’m going to check the dungeon. Don’t follow me; continue your patrol. There have been villains attempting to break into the King’s mansion to rescue someone recently. Stay alert.”

“Yes, Your Highness,” the guard bowed, affirming his orders.

King continued forward.

Just past a corridor corner, a coquettish voice called out, “Your Highness, are you heading to my room?”

Chu Tang felt a shiver at the voice, which was too whiny for his liking. He rubbed his arms in discomfort.

King pushed away the concubine and kept walking.

Not willing to let go so easily, the concubine grasped King’s arm tightly, trying to drag him into her room, calling out for her maid, “Xiao Zhou, quick, help me.”

Chu Tang sighed inwardly; were all the women in the back King’s mansion this desperate?

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King, intent on going to the dungeon, extricated his arm and pushed away the concubine and her maid, continuing towards his destination.

“Your Highness, Your Highness…” the concubine cried out after the King with a tone full of lament.

Then, another ring of a bell sounded, and the concubine and the maid obediently returned to their rooms.

Chu Tang waited for them to leave before following again.

At that moment, the worst happened — the steward returned. He was surprised to see the King in the garden, “Your Highness, what are you doing out here?”

King continued walking while speaking, “I’m going to check the dungeon.”

In the dark night, the steward frowned slightly, sensing something off about the King, “May I accompany you?”

King nodded, and together with the steward, they headed to the dungeon.

Chu Tang took out the bell again, controlling the steward, and together they headed to the dungeon.

It turned out the dungeon entrance was inside the woodshed. They entered the woodshed, activated a mechanism on the wall, and an entrance to a secret passage revealed itself. They proceeded one after the other into the passage.

Chu Tang followed, entering the dungeon with them. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The dungeon was heavily guarded, and Chu Tang, being cautious, did not make any moves immediately.

King and the steward stopped in front of the cell holding Jiang Zhaoyong, looking at him silently.

Jiang Zhaoyong, having been tortured, was curled up in a corner, his hair disheveled and his clothes stained with blood. He seemed unconscious in the corner.

King ordered the cell door to be opened and stepped inside.

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The steward stepped back into the shadows, then re-emerged after a while and walked towards the cell.

He lifted Jiang Zhaoyong’s hair, revealing wounds even on his face.

He fed Jiang Zhaoyong a pill, then with a wave of his hand, a gust of wind extinguished all the lamps in the cell, startling everyone. But after a moment, the fire relit itself.

The guards hurried forward, trying to be helpful, “Your Highness, are you alright?”

“I’m fine. Make sure you guard carefully, and don’t allow any mistakes,” King waved his hand, sternly admonishing them.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Then, the King and the steward left the dungeon and headed towards the main gate.

Watching this scene, the gatekeeper was puzzled, but it wasn’t his place to speak, so he just watched as the King and the steward disappeared down an alley.

…

Shang Zixing, seeing Jiang Zhaoyong covered in injuries, didn’t know what to say.

Chu Tang sat on a stool, looking at the bed where Jiang Zhaoyong lay, “We can’t leave the city tonight. We’ll leave first thing in the morning. You go prepare a carriage and come to pick us up at dawn.”

“Can he travel with such severe injuries?” Shang Zixing was worried.

“It’s fine; his injuries will be much better by tomorrow.” Chu Tang had already fed Jiang Zhaoyong a spirit-infused pill, which would help heal his body quickly.

“Alright, I’ll go prepare right away.” Having seen Chu Tang effortlessly rescue someone from the heavily guarded King’s mansion, Shang Zixing was deeply impressed.

Chu Tang performed a cleansing spell on Jiang Zhaoyong, cleaning him up a bit before leaving the room.

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“Qingzhi, Qingzhi…” A parrot flew over, landing on Chu Tang’s shoulder.

Chu Tang took out some small green worms for them to eat, “Eat up, I forgot to feed you today, are you hungry?”

“Starving,” the three parrots flew over and quickly began eating. They could find their own food now, but nothing compared to what Chu Qingzhi prepared.

Chu Tang watched them eat, “I wonder how my fourth sister is doing?”

The parrots flew in front of Chu Qingzhi, trying to comfort her, “Qingning has its own good luck, nothing will happen to her.”

Chu Tang stroked one of their heads, “Eat up, we’re leaving this place tomorrow.”

As dawn barely broke, Chu Tang was helping Jiang Zhaoyong down the stairs to the waiting carriage, carefully placing him inside.

Jiang Zhaoyong was awake now, his injuries significantly better though his internal wounds hadn’t fully healed, leaving his face very pale, “Thank you for coming to rescue me.”

“It was all Chu Tang’s doing; I hardly helped,” Shang Zixing put down the carriage curtain and sat on the driver’s seat, taking the reins of the carriage.

Jiang Zhaoyong, now aware of Chu Tang’s identity as Chu Qingzhi, looked at him gratefully, “Thank you.”

“As long as you are alright,” Chu Tang replied.

As they spoke, the carriage moved towards the city gates. The King’s mansion had yet to realize their king had been swapped for Jiang Zhaoyong, so there was no commotion, and the carriage left Shu City smoothly.

Once they were through the gates, the carriage quickly made its way to the Tang Camp.

During the ride, Chu Tang coughed lightly, “Jiang Zhaoyong, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Jiang Zhaoyong noticed the seriousness in Chu Tang’s tone and listened more intently, “What happened?”

“My fourth sister has gone missing. I’m rushing back to help find her, but don’t worry too much; the kidnappers just want to trade her for something with Jinghong. They shouldn’t harm her.”

Jiang Zhaoyong’s fists clenched, “When did this happen?”

“Yesterday. I intended to leave Shu City after rescuing you, but the gates were closed at night, and your injuries were too severe, so we had to wait until now.”

Jiang Zhaoyong was filled with self-reproach, “If anything happens to Qingning, I’ll never forgive myself!”

“Let’s not talk about that now. Why did you go to the King’s mansion?” Chu Tang changed the subject to understand the reasoning behind Jiang Zhaoyong’s actions.

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Jiang Zhaoyong slowly began, “I saw someone from Tang Camp going to the King’s mansion, so I followed to find out what was going on.”

Chu Tang was genuinely surprised, “What? Someone from Tang Camp went to the King’s mansion?”

Jiang Zhaoyong nodded affirmatively, “I personally saw that person head towards Shu City, then approach the Second Prince, asking for money.”

“What money?” Chu Tang was puzzled.

“They spoke ambiguously; I didn’t understand it, and then I was discovered,” Jiang Zhaoyong said in frustration.

“If that person appears in front of you again, could you recognize them?” Chu Tang pressed for details.

“I could,” Jiang Zhaoyong nodded.

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “Let’s leave this matter be for now. Once we get to Tang Camp, you should tell Jinghong about it.”

“Alright,” Jiang Zhaoyong agreed.

Chu Tang had another question, “There’s another thing. The last time Fourth Sister went to gather herbs, there was an assassination attempt on her. Do you know why? And was it you who saved her?”

“It was me who saved her,” Jiang Zhaoyong admitted reluctantly. “At that time, I was being followed. They wanted to confirm if I really was Jiang Zhaoyong, and since Qingning is my fiancée, using her was the most convenient way.”

Chu Tang asked sternly, “Who was following you?”

“It was people from the First Prince. The First Prince wanted me to submit to him and work for him, so he was testing me.”

Now that the First Prince was dead, there was no need to discuss it further.

Chu Tang suggested, “When you get back, you should explain things to fourth Sister properly. She’s been under a lot of pressure lately.”

“I understand,” Jiang Zhaoyong nodded, feeling very guilty.

…

In the dungeon.

“Bring Jiang Zhaoyong out to me,” a man in a black robe burst into the dungeon, ordering loudly.

“Yes, Right Emissary,” the guard immediately responded.

The guard instructed two subordinates to fetch the prisoner, but they returned panicked and distraught, “Big brother, big brother, it’s terrible…”

“What’s with the fuss?” the guard frowned.

The subordinate pointed towards the cell, utterly flustered, “Big brother, you should see for yourself, something sinister has happened.”

With a sinking feeling, the guard hurried to the cell, only to find—Eastern Border King, clad in what were Jiang Zhaoyong’s clothes, unbelievably standing there.

“Your Majesty!”

Eastern Border King surveyed himself, then looked up at everyone, “Why am I dressed like this in the dungeon?”

“Your Majesty, last night you and the steward came here to interrogate Jiang Zhaoyong, and then a while later you both left…” As he spoke, the guard realized the truth—the one who left was actually Jiang Zhaoyong, even though they had clearly seen the king and the steward leave.

Eastern Border King’s expression darkened; he had gone to bed early last night and had not gone out at all.

At that moment, the steward stumbled out from the shadows, disoriented and unclear about his surroundings, “How did I end up here?”

Eastern Border King turned to him, “Steward, do you remember what happened last night?”

The steward, after taking a look around and recognizing the situation, wished he could vanish on the spot. He hit his head hard, “Your Majesty, I, I…”

Eastern Border King, face set in anger, started walking out, “I don’t know what happened last night, but one thing is clear—Jiang Zhaoyong was rescued.”

The steward urgently said, “Your Majesty, we must send someone to retrieve him quickly.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Eastern Border King’s face was stormy, “He’s escaped, where do you suppose we chase him down to?”

The steward suggested, “Jiang Zhaoyong was severely injured; he must have used a carriage if he escaped. We should chase down anyone who took a carriage out of the city today.”

“That makes sense,” Eastern Border King paused, “Summon men to bring back all carriages that left today.”

“Yes,” the guards immediately set to work.

“We must catch these people!” Eastern Border King was furious; it was too audacious for someone to pull such a stunt right under his nose.

…

“Halt!” A group of mounted guards surrounded Chu Tang’s carriage.

“Whoa!” Shang Zixing brought the carriage to a stop, looking at the lead guard, “Brother, may I know what crime we’ve committed?”

The guard dismounted, commanding sternly, “Everyone off the horse, I need to inspect.”

Chu Tang’s voice came from inside the carriage, “Officer, please wait, we’ll come out momentarily.”

As the curtain was lifted, the guards saw two ladies step down from the carriage, looking nothing like fugitives. However, the king had warned that the suspects could change their appearance, so despite appearances, they had to take everyone back for questioning.

The guard stated coldly, “Come with us.”

Shang Zixing, holding his sword, replied, “We are law-abiding citizens. Why should we follow you without reason?”

The guard drew his sword and signaled the others to close in, “Because anyone who doesn’t come with us could be a fugitive!”

“If that’s the case, we might as well fight,” Shang Zixing said, and he drew his sword to clash with the guards. The area quickly erupted into a scene of swordplay and combat.

Chu Tang and Jiang Zhaoyong stood aside, watching the guards struggle against Shang Zixing, who was clearly outclassing them. They didn’t need to intervene.

After about fifteen minutes, the guards were all incapacitated.

“With your skills, you dare to strut around in front of me!” Shang Zixing said sternly.

“Kill them,” Chu Tang suddenly ordered.

Shang Zixing looked back at Chu Tang, nodding in agreement as if the suggestion was reasonable. Considering none of the King’s mansion guards were innocent, they deserved no mercy. He swiftly executed them all, ensuring no one could report back.

The carriage then continued on its journey.

…

At the Shangyun Stronghold.

Lan Qiongzhen saw Chu Qingning awake and hurriedly said, “Qingning, where are we now?”

Chu Qingning observed Lan Qiongzhen but remained silent. The other thought she was unaware of everything, but in reality, Chu Qingning knew all too well—it was Lan Qiongzhen who had pricked her neck with a silver needle, causing her to lose the ability to resist.

In fact, they were hidden in a secret compartment under a stall in the marketplace, a blatantly obvious place that was completely overlooked by everyone.

Pretending to be scared, Lan Qiongzhen said, “Qingning, don’t ignore me, I’m a bit frightened.”

They were in a room resembling an inn room, with windows sealed shut and the door tightly closed.

Chu Qingning tried to open the door, but it wouldn’t budge, “It seems to be locked from the outside.”

Lan Qiongzhen came over to help, and together they still couldn’t open it. She started banging on the door, “Is anyone there? Anyone?”

No response came.

“What do we do now, Qingning?” Lan Qiongzhen asked anxiously.

Chu Qingning sat down, “We wait for someone to come.”

Lan Qiongzhen tugged at Chu Qingning’s sleeve, “I’m sorry, Qingning. If it wasn’t for me, we wouldn’t be locked up here. I’m really sorry.”

Chu Qingning suppressed her emotions, “It’s okay, you didn’t mean it. Now, let’s just wait for someone to come.”

By keeping Lan Qiongzhen calm, Chu Qingning planned to bring her back and settle accounts later.

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