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Tang Camp.

Due to the incident involving Chu Qingning, the Tang Camp had temporarily halted on the road.

A shadow guard reported, “General, our people have discovered that the enemy has taken her to the Shangyun Stronghold. Everyone is now concealed around the Shangyun Stronghold, awaiting your command, General—should we attack or defend?”

Tang Jinghong pondered, “Remain hidden and observe the situation closely. Do not act rashly. Remember, we cannot afford any harm to come to Chu Qingning.”

The shadow guard responded, “Yes, General.”

At that moment, another person entered to report, “General, they are back.”

Tang Jinghong immediately stood up, “To the command tent.”

Tang Jinghong had sent people to intercept Chu Tang and the others on their way back. The soldiers met up with Chu Tang’s group and hurried back to the camp. Thankfully, they made it back in time.

A separate tent in the camp was prepared for Jiang Zhaoyong to recover from his injuries.

Tang Jinghong entered the tent, his first glance was towards Chu Tang, ensuring he was unharmed before turning his attention to other matters.

Jiang Zhaoyong, not concerned about his own injuries, urgently asked, “General Tang, is there any news of Qingning?”

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Tang Jinghong replied, “Yes, she has been taken to the Shangyun Stronghold by people from the Yun Organization. Our men have already surrounded the place, ready to act.”

Jiang Zhaoyong felt slightly relieved, “Is she hurt? Did they torture her?”

“There has been no torture. They only want to use Qingning to exchange for something from us; they won’t harm her,” Tang Jinghong quickly reassured Jiang Zhaoyong, who looked extremely worried.

“What do they want to exchange?” Jiang Zhaoyong asked anxiously, his vision darkening with worry, considering the imperial implications of their assets.

“Rest for now. We will rescue Qingning,” Tang Jinghong said, seeing Jiang Zhaoyong’s growing anxiety.

“We must save Qingning, absolutely must,” Jiang Zhaoyong expressed fervently, wishing he could get up and rescue her himself.

Seeing Jiang Zhaoyong’s injury begin to bleed again, Chu Tang knocked him unconscious, “Jinghong, let’s step outside and talk.”

“Alright.” The two men stepped outside to the main tent.

“How was your journey back?” Tang Jinghong began with concern.

“Our disguises for the carriage worked. Once we left Shu City, we headed straight back. There were no issues; it went smoothly,” Chu Qingning reported.

“Are you hungry? Should I prepare something for you?” Tang Jinghong offered.

“I’ll eat when I get back,” Chu Qingning embraced Tang Jinghong, “Jinghong, I’m going to rescue my sister first.”

Tang Jinghong handed her a token, “Take this; they will obey your commands with it.”

Chu Qingning pocketed the token, “Alright, I’m leaving now.”

Tang Jinghong escorted Chu Tang out of the tent, watching him leave.

Shang Zixin, standing in front of the tent, witnessed the scene, his eyes filled with surprise. He hadn’t expected Chu Tang to be one of Tang Jinghong’s people.

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Shangyun Stronghold.

Tao Qingxiang sat by the window, looking out, when he heard the door open and familiar footsteps. He softly asked, “Father, when is Chu Tang coming back?”

The Left Emissary felt guilty as he responded, “I don’t know, the people I sent to follow him have all lost track.”

Tao Qingxiang adjusted the blanket on his lap, his expression serene, “Then let it be.” His voice carried a hint of resignation.

“Sorry, your leg is like this because of me, and now with Chu Tang’s whereabouts unknown…” The Left Emissary’s eyes moistened; all his wealth and power were useless in saving his son.

Tao Qingxiang remained silent, just staring out the window, coming to terms with the harsh reality.

The Left Emissary watched him for a while before leaving the room, closing the door behind him and returning to his study.

In the study, waiting to report, a subordinate said, “Left Emissary, our message has been in the Tang Camp for a while now, and still, there’s no response.”

The Left Emissary sat down, silent for a moment before ordering, “Bring Lan Qiongzhen here.”

“Yes, sir.” Soon, Lan Qiongzhen was brought in, “Sir, Lan Qiongzhen is here.”

The Left Emissary eyed Lan Qiongzhen, “Do you have any way to make Tang Jinghong return what belongs to me?”

Lan Qiongzhen appeared nervous, “Sir, I was only responsible for leaking information; I don’t handle such matters.”

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The Left Emissary slid a stack of banknotes toward her, tempting her, “If you can help me retrieve those items, all this money is yours.”

Lan Qiongzhen’s eyes lit up at the sight of the money, but she was aware of her limitations and knew she was not capable of such a task. “Sir, I really can’t do it.”

“Why bother with her? Look to me instead!” Suddenly, Chu Tang, who had been missing for nearly two months, appeared before them as if out of thin air, startling everyone in the room.

Chu Tang muttered under his breath, noting that despite Lan Qiongzhen supposedly being at the Shangyun Stronghold, there had been no sign of her during his investigations. He wondered where she might have been hidden.

The Left Emissary narrowed his eyes, feeling a mix of resentment and fear, “I thought you wouldn’t come back.”

“Why wouldn’t I? I told you I was just going to gather some herbs,” Chu Tang replied nonchalantly, surprising everyone with his casual demeanor. He quickly formed a hand seal and cast a truth spell on the Left Emissary.

The Left Emissary was taken aback, “What are you doing?”

Chu Tang blinked, “You wouldn’t understand even if I explained. Let’s just get straight to the point. Where is Chu Qingning?”

The Left Emissary, compelled by the spell, blurted out, “Chu Qingning was sent to Shu City.”

Chu Tang was shocked, “To Shu City? Which route? Who’s the contact? Why send her there?”

The Left Emissary struggled against the spell’s pain, giving up resistance, “She was sent to the Qin family in Shu City. The reason is to secure the transaction; Tang Jinghong must return what he took from us, or you’ll never find Chu Qingning.”

Chu Tang grabbed Lan Qiongzhen by the neck, “You’re the informant, aren’t you?”

Gasping for air, Lan Qiongzhen managed, “They forced me! I had no choice; it has nothing to do with me!”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Disappointed, Chu Tang tightened his grip, “And here I thought you had some integrity. Turns out you’re just another greedy soul.” With a swift motion, he snapped her neck and tossed her aside.

The Left Emissary, witnessing Chu Tang’s ruthless action, couldn’t help but feel chilled, “Who are you, really?”

Just then, Hong Feiyun entered the room, “Making big moves as soon as you get back?”

Chu Tang turned to Hong Feiyun, “Where have you been?”

“I went to look for Chu Qingning, but found nothing,” Hong Feiyun replied, standing respectfully to one side.

The Left Emissary, overhearing their conversation, sensed the deep connection between the two, realizing they had been in cahoots for much longer than he had suspected.

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“Both of you…”

Chu Tang’s gaze returned to the Left Emissary, “Sorry, this person has already sided with me!”

The Left Emissary stared at Chu Tang, his eyes as if he wanted to devour him, “Who are you?”

Chu Tang produced a bell, “Listen to this, and I will tell you.” As the bell’s clear ringing filled the air, the Left Emissary’s attention was involuntarily drawn to it.

“Now let me answer you.” Chu Tang gripped the bell tightly, “I am the person you have been desperately seeking.” He said to Hong Feiyun, “If the Left Emissary knew I was Chu Qingzhi, would he go mad?”

“He definitely would!” Hong Feiyun sincerely replied.

Chu Tang approached the Left Emissary, shaking the bell a few more times near his ear to reinforce the mind control, then walked behind a screen to transform into the Left Emissary’s appearance before stepping out again, “How about this?”

“Identical, not a single flaw,” Hong Feiyun marveled.

At that moment, footsteps approached.

Disguised as the Left Emissary, Chu Tang quickly hid the bodies of the Left Emissary and Lan Qiongzhen behind the screen. Hong Feiyun positioned himself to appear as if reporting something.

The newcomer was Mo Xiao, “Left Emissary, we are about to move our base. What should we do with the people we’ve captured?”

What people had they captured? Chu Tang was still in the dark about this, “Wait a moment, let me see first. Is there anything else?”

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Mo Xiao glanced at Hong Feiyun and said, “The new recruits have been settled. When would you like to address them, sir?”

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “I’m tied up right now, notify me when it’s time for the address.”

Mo Xiao bowed, “Yes, sir. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave.”

“Go ahead.” Chu Tang waved him off, still unprepared for the Left Emissary’s busy role.

After Mo Xiao left, Chu Tang dropped the stern demeanor of the Left Emissary, exhaling deeply, “Dispose of Lan Qiongzhen’s body. I’ll check the dungeon to see who’s been captured.”

“Understood.”

Chu Tang stood up and adjusted his robe before stepping out.

Now disguised as the Left Emissary, he walked out and those around could not dare to look directly at him.

Reaching the dungeon, the previously empty space was now filled with prisoners, including several familiar faces. The most familiar among them was Xi Yuanjie, the little god-thief.

Seeing the Left Emissary, Xi Yuanjie’s eyes filled with wariness, “What do you want?”

The Left Emissary ignored him, surveying the surroundings before leaving the dungeon. He then sent word to Mo Xiao to not bother with the prisoners and just evacuate.

“Yes.” This was in line with the Left Emissary’s ruthless reputation, and Mo Xiao did not suspect anything, executing the order straightaway.

After inspecting the base, the Left Emissary left and went to meet with Tang Jinghong’s men, pulling out a token, “Take down the base.”

“Understood.” Immediately, Tang Jinghong’s men launched an attack, storming the base and filling it with the sounds of combat and the clash of weapons.

Mo Xiao, Wen Changyuan, and Hong Feiyu all fled.

Chu Tang went to their rooms to search for items. In their haste to escape, they had left many valuable things behind. He gathered these items and handed them to Tang Jinghong’s men, then disguised as the Left Emissary, went to meet up with the others.

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Wen Changyuan frowned deeply, “Left Emissary, our base has been compromised, what do we do now?”

“Go to Shu City.” The Left Emissary coldly commanded.

With the Left Emissary’s stern demeanor, nobody dared to speak; they silently agreed with the decision.

Hong Feiyu approached Hong Feiyun, “Sister, were you hurt?”

Hong Feiyun was slightly awkward, “I’m fine, just stay put, don’t stir. Tang Jinghong’s men might still be after us.”

Sensing the blood in the air, Hong Feiyu quieted down, aware of how close they had come to a total wipeout.

The Left Emissary sat on a nearby stone, “Is it just us left?”

He had transformed the original Left Emissary into looking like Tao Qingxiang and kept him by his side, fooling everyone without raising any suspicion.

There were many details he had yet to ask the Left Emissary, so he had not killed him yet.

“It’s just us left.” Mo Xiao wiped his face, struggling to accept the reality.

“Prepare properly, get a carriage ready, and head to Shu City immediately,” commanded the Left Emissary coldly before standing and leaving swiftly.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

…

Tang Camp.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Jinghong, there are still many supplies like food and medicine in the base, and some of our own people are still in the dungeons. Send someone to rescue them. I’m going to take the remnants of the Cloud Organization to Shu City.”

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“Shu City is probably the Cloud Organization’s main base. Be careful, Qingzhi,” Tang Jinghong held Chu Qingzhi gently, silently thinking that he must settle everything in Dongling quickly to ensure a peaceful life for Qingzhi.

“I will, and you should be careful too. Now that we’re pressing them, the enemy might take desperate actions,” Chu Qingzhi expressed her concerns for Tang Jinghong.

“I will.”

Chu Qingzhi then headed to Jiang Zhaoyong’s tent, “Four-sister hasn’t been rescued yet. She’s been taken to Shu City, and I’m leaving now to save her.”

Jiang Zhaoyong, appearing extremely anxious, his eyes begging, “Qingzhi, you must save Qingning.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “I will save Four-sister.”

After making these arrangements, Chu Qingzhi left the tent, bid farewell to Tang Jinghong, and left the military camp.

Shang Zixing caught up to her, “Should I call you Chu Tang or Chu Qingzhi?”

“Whatever you prefer,” Chu Qingzhi didn’t mind what others thought.

Shang Zixing kept up with Chu Qingzhi’s pace, “Can I come with you to Shu City?”

“Aren’t you supposed to be helping the emperor find the Emperor Qin’s jade seal?” Chu Qingzhi glanced at Shang Zixing, not really wanting him to follow her, considering it could cause complications.

“So many are already looking for it; it won’t make a difference if I’m not there. But you seem to really need help here, and I’m willing to assist,” Shang Zixing found the thrill of working with Chu Qingzhi exciting.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to bring someone who might slow me down,” Chu Qingzhi was blunt, managing to crush Shang Zixing’s spirit with her directness.

Shang Zixing, “…”

“Isn’t that a bit too heartless?” Shang Zixing didn’t give up.

“Keep up then,” Chu Qingzhi leapt into the air, flying off without needing to touch down, quickly moving far ahead.

Shang Zixing chased her for a while but eventually, completely exhausted, he collapsed to the ground, gasping heavily, “She’s not human; she’s too fast.”

Chu Qingzhi smirked slightly; not bad, he managed to keep up for a good distance.

Beaten down by reality, Shang Zixing slowly got up from the ground and reluctantly went to find Tang Jinghong instead.

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Tang Camp

Tang Jinghong reviewed all the letters and books that Chu Qingzhi had sent him, and then pulled out a map from among them.

The map was marked with many symbols, but without any explanations, it was unclear what they indicated.

After studying it for a while, he realized that the map pinpointed the cultivation sites of poppy plants.

With this information, there was no longer any need for the laborious search for poppy fields.

“Summon someone!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

A guard entered, “General?”

Tang Jinghong looked up at the guard, “Call Meng Shengdong here.”

“Yes.”

Meng Shengdong was training soldiers in the drill ground and hurried over upon hearing the summons, “General, is there a discovery?”

Tang Jinghong handed him the map, “I’m assigning you ten thousand soldiers. Take them to these locations marked on the map and eradicate the poppy fields.”

Destroying the roots would effectively end the production of the opium.

Meng Shengdong, instantly invigorated, responded, “Yes, General, I will do my utmost.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “If you encounter danger en route, avoid engagement. Your only task is to destroy the poppy fields.”

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“Yes.” Meng Shengdong bowed and took the map, immediately mustering troops and heading to the nearest marked location.

Shortly after, a messenger came in, “General, a letter and an invitation have been sent from the Wei Residence.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Bring them here.”

The messenger placed the items on the table in front of Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong read the letter first and then the invitation.

The old master of the Wei family was celebrating his birthday and had invited Tang Jinghong to the celebration, knowing he was in the eastern border. The banquet was scheduled for three days later.

“Has the messenger left?”

The messenger replied, “Not yet.”

Tang Jinghong, with a serious expression, said, “Tell him that I will definitely attend in three days.”

The messenger bowed, “Yes.”

…

The “Left Emissary” received a letter, “Tang Jinghong has ordered the destruction of the poppy fields, immediately send someone to intercept.”

By this time, Chu Qingzhi had already arrived in Shu City. The enemy wanted him to stop Tang Jinghong, indicating that Jinghong had already started his move.

He drafted a reply, “Tang Jinghong is showing his sharp edges; we should retreat, or we may face complete defeat.” He then had the message sent back.

The recipient, the Right Emissary, nearly exploded with rage upon reading Chu Qingzhi’s response, then personally went to the Left Emissary’s residence to confront him.

The Right Emissary stormed in, “What do you mean by this? Are you trying to boost their morale and diminish our own? Or do you no longer listen even to the master?”

The “Left Emissary” replied calmly, “If you had spent this time resisting them, you would have been at the front by now. Right Emissary, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. Let me tell you, I won’t fall for your tricks.”

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Such tasks, even the real Left Emissary wouldn’t take up, as they’re thankless and only lead to loss.

The Right Emissary argued, “This is what Yun Ye wants.”

Yun Ye? Was he finally going to meet Yun Ye? Chu Qingzhi’s interest peaked, “Unless Yun Ye himself orders me, I won’t follow your instructions.”

The Right Emissary, enraged, blurted out, “Are you planning to rebel?”

The “Left Emissary” quickly responded, “I have no such intention. Don’t spread false accusations. Right Emissary, you’d better go and carry out Yun Ye’s orders instead of wasting time with me. I won’t go.”

The Right Emissary squinted, “Are you really not going?”

“Not going.” The “Left Emissary” was adamant.

“Humph…” The Right Emissary stormed off.

Ceng Huo emerged from the shadows, “You’ve really offended the Right Emissary now.”

Chu Qingzhi wanted exactly that effect, “Good, let the Yun Organization fall into chaos. Once they’re chaotic, we can fish in troubled waters.”

Ceng Huo, looking at Chu Qingzhi’s expression, rubbed his nose and mourned for the people of the Yun Organization.

A knock sounded at the door.

“Come in.”

A maid entered, bowing respectfully and presenting something, “Sir, someone delivered an invitation, and they insisted that you must attend.”

The “Left Emissary” opened the envelope and invitation, nodding after reading, “Tell the messenger that I will certainly attend.”

“Yes.” The maid exited.

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Ceng Hu glanced over the items in Chu Qingzhi’s hand, “What are you attending?”

Chu Qingzhi casually tossed the items onto the table, not particularly interested, “The birthday banquet of Old Master Wei.”

“Why would Old Master Wei’s birthday banquet invite the Left Emissary of the Yun Organization?” Ceng Huo was puzzled.

Chu Qingzhi suddenly remembered that the Left Emissary’s public identity was — the second largest grain merchant in Shu City. After a moment of thought, he entered the room’s secret chamber, with Ceng Huo following him.

Inside the secret chamber, the real Left Emissary sat motionless in a chair, like a marionette.

Chu Qingzhi pulled up a chair next to him and sat down, “Left Emissary, tell me about your life.”

The Left Emissary had once managed the Tao family’s grain business in Shu City, with a wife, three concubines, a son, and four daughters.

Initially, the Tao family was a small merchant, but their business expanded rapidly after he joined the Yun Organization, eventually rising to the second largest grain merchant in Shu City. Naturally, this also provided many conveniences for the Yun Organization.

Having gained status, he connected with Shu City’s officials and rich merchants, gaining some prominence in local circles.

To curry favor with the powerful, the Left Emissary promised his second daughter to a son of the Wei family. However, the Wei family’s son was reluctant, improving their business relationship but not much else, as the Wei family didn’t truly respect the Tao family.

The invitation should have been sent early, but it arrived just before the birthday, showing how little the Wei family cared.

After hearing the Left Emissary’s story, Chu Qingzhi knew how to handle the situation, “Let’s go.”

Ceng Huo nodded, and they left the secret chamber.

Just as they stepped out, a knock sounded, “Father, it’s Qiuyan, may I come in?”

The “Left Emissary” settled back into the chair, his voice emotionless, “Come in.”

Tao Qiuyan entered, a fifteen-year-old girl in a pink dress, pretty and petite with a round face. “Greetings, father.”

The “Left Emissary” maintained a stoic expression, “What is it?”

Tao Qiuyan directly knelt down, her voice firm, “Father, I beg you to dissolve my engagement with Wei’s third young master. I don’t want to marry him.”

“Why not marry?” the “Left Emissary” asked.

Tao Qiuyan grew emotional, “That third young master indulges in gambling, drinking, and opium. I don’t want to marry such a man.”

“Opium?” the “Left Emissary” inquired further.

Tao Qiuyan frowned deeply, “Yes, he doesn’t just visit opium dens; they buy opium to use at home. My maid saw his servant purchasing opium.”

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“Left Emissary,” paused then asked, “Where do they buy the opium?”

Tao Qiuyan replied, “In a gambling den. I’ve heard that General Tang plans to shut down the opium dens. They’ve already vanished; many have transformed into other types of shops, leaving no trace.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The “Left Emissary” gently twirled his finger, musing over the cleverness of these tactics. “Do you remember the location? Can you show me?”

Seeing a sign of leniency from the “Left Emissary,” Tao Qiuyan readily responded, “It’s at the Lucky Gambling Den. Dad, can you help me annul my engagement?”

The “Left Emissary” nodded, “Alright, I’ll annul your engagement.”

Tao Qiuyan was overjoyed, “Thank you, dad.”

The “Left Emissary” said, “Go back first. I’ll check the situation there later.”

“Yes, dad,” Tao Qiuyan left happily.

The “Left Emissary” looked at Ceng Huo with a chilling expression, “Go and see if what Tao Qiuyan said is true. If it is, that gambling den needs to be shut down.”

As Tang Jinghong fought fiercely outside, these people were gambling while dealing in opium—utterly unforgivable!

“Yes,” Ceng Huo flew out the window immediately.

At the Ceng Mansion.

Ceng Huai greeted him at the entrance with a smile, “Lord Tao, what brings you here today?”

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Tao An, the “Left Emissary,” smiled slightly, “I just received an invitation from the Wei family to attend a birthday celebration, so I came to pick a suitable gift.”

Ceng Huai glanced at Tao An. The birthday celebration was starting tomorrow, yet the invitation had just arrived, indicating a lack of respect. “Come, come, pick anything you like from the storeroom.”

“Thank you,” Tao An said, feigning gratitude.

Ceng Huai and Tao An had grown up together, later joining the Yun Organization together, which significantly expanded their business ventures.

Ceng Huai dealt in porcelain. The high-quality pieces were stored in his home’s storeroom, reserved for special customers.

Ceng Huai led Tao An to the storeroom, “Choose whatever you like.”

The storeroom housed several rows of shelves filled with porcelain of various sizes and patterns, all very appealing.

Tao An looked around and then, with a slight smile, picked up a wine cup, “Pack this one for me.”

Seeing his choice, Ceng Huai couldn’t help but laugh, “If you gift that cup, you might just thoroughly offend the Wei family.”

“It doesn’t matter. I won’t be dealing with the Wei family anymore.” Tao An examined the cup in his hand, finding it very fitting.

“You mean…” Ceng Huai’s expression changed slightly.

“Don’t worry; we’re still brothers,” Tao An reassured him with a smile.

Yet, Ceng Huai felt uneasy, “Tao An, if you’re planning something, tell me. I’ll help you.”

“It’s nothing,” Tao An waved his hand dismissively, “Quick, pack the cup for me.”

“Alright, alright, I’ll wrap it.” Ceng Huai actually wrapped the cup and handed it to Tao An, “I’m really afraid you’ll get killed by the Wei family.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve already thought of a way to handle it.” Tao An left Ceng Mansion directly.

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Ceng Huai watched him go, furrowing his brows. Why did he feel like Tao An had changed? Was it because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time?

After leaving the Ceng Mansion, Tao An snuck back at night to look for Chu Qingning.

Previously, Tao An had said that Chu Qingning was sent to the Ceng Mansion, but she was nowhere to be found there. Where on earth could his sister be? It was maddening.

Inside a mansion.

“Chu Qingning, as long as you agree to our terms, we will let you go,” said a lavishly dressed woman in the room.

“Why are you holding me captive?” Chu Qingning maintained her composure and countered.

“Originally, we captured you to exchange for the losses we’ve incurred over time with Tang Jinghong. However, we later discovered you have greater value, so the plans changed,” the noblewoman explained with a smile, appearing harmless but exuding an unsettling aura.

“I have no value. You’ve captured the wrong person,” Chu Qingning said, her hands clenched nervously.

“Don’t underestimate yourself. You are Chu Qingzhi’s sister, and that alone makes Tang Jinghong wary,” the noblewoman continued smiling, making it seem like a casual conversation.

“A sister is a sister, and I am myself,” Chu Qingning stood firm.

“Chu Qingning , don’t stubbornly refuse the easy path and end up forced to take the hard one,” the noblewoman glanced outside the door. “Do you know how many single men are in the stronghold?”

Chu Qingning’s face paled dramatically as she abruptly looked up, “What are you implying?”

“The way you react makes it clear you understand what I’m suggesting. Chu Qingning, if you behave and comply, we guarantee you a life of luxury and safety. But if you refuse, you’ll deeply regret ever being born,” the noblewoman spoke softly yet with an underlying threat.

Fear gripped Chu Qingning; she lowered her head and remained silent.

The noblewoman stood up. “Think it over. If you agree to our terms, your future will be smooth. If you resist, you’ll regret it.”

After saying this, the noblewoman left the room.

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Chu Qingning sat motionless for a long time, her thoughts a turbulent storm. “Little sister, where are you? I miss you so much,” she whispered to herself.

She felt the hidden silver needle sewn into her clothing—a last resort if forced to betray her own people. She would rather end her life with that needle than betray anyone.

Chu Qingning continued to search every inch of the Ceng Mansion but found nothing.

Out of desperation, she snuck into Ceng Huai’s room and used a spell to control him, “Where is Chu Qingning?”

“Who is Chu Qingning?” Ceng Huai looked bewildered.

Chu Qingning felt a cold fear grip her heart. Under the influence of the spell, people couldn’t lie, which meant something had gone awry.

What had happened?

Where was her sister now?

She went back to confront Tao An, “Where exactly did you send my sister?”

“To Ceng Mansion!” Tao An insisted.

Chu Qingning’s frustration reached its peak, and she crushed the armrest of the chair Tao An was sitting on. “Besides you, who else knows about this?”

“The people who escorted Chu Qingning know,” Tao An replied.

Chu Qingning glared at him, her anger palpable. “If anything happens to my sister, I will make you wish you were dead.”

Chu Qingning left the secret chamber and began a thorough search throughout the city.

At the gambling den.

“Final bets, final bets…”

Ceng Huo entered the gambling den, and the clerk promptly came up to greet him, “This gentleman looks unfamiliar. Is this your first visit?”

Ceng Huo glanced at the clerk. “Yes, it’s my first time here. Could you recommend a table where people win more?”

As he spoke, he casually tossed a silver ingot to the clerk.

Seeing the silver, the clerk’s face lit up with a grin. “Is this your first time gambling, or do you frequent other dens?”

“It’s my first time; I heard it’s thrilling, so I came to give it a try,” Ceng Huo said quietly to himself. He had been familiar with gambling dens since he was seven, tired of their tricks and games.

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“This way, please,” the attendant led Ceng Huo to a particularly busy gambling table. Ceng Huo was there to gather information and wasn’t really interested in gambling, so he casually tossed a few copper coins onto the table.

“Big, big, big—”

“Small, small, small—”

Everyone was intently watching the dice cup, hoping for a win. Their expressions were exaggerated, almost comical.

Noticing Ceng Huo’s guarded demeanor, the attendant didn’t bother him much, thinking to fleece him once he got hooked.

Standing at the table, Ceng Huo made small bets while observing his surroundings. With his small wagers, he soon went unnoticed as the crowd focused on the high rollers.

At first, nothing unusual caught his attention at the gambling den. However, Ceng Huo soon spotted something odd.

The den had private rooms where wealthy patrons gambled. While the main hall was rife with smoke and noise, something strange was happening: these patrons entered looking depleted but left invigorated, a clear sign of foul play.

After pondering for a moment, Ceng Huo grabbed a passing attendant and pointed at the patrons, saying, “I want to gamble like them.”

The attendant rubbed his fingers together, signaling the need for money.

Ceng Huo handed over a silver coin, finding an opportunist. “Tell me what’s going on.”

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The attendant led Ceng Huo aside, looked around warily, and whispered, “They’re not here to gamble. They’re here to enjoy. If you’ve got the money, you can enjoy it too.”

Curious, Ceng Huo asked, “What kind of enjoyment?”

The attendant’s expression turned sleazy yet wistful, “There are girls, that stuff to smoke, and even music to listen to. It’s truly a paradise on earth.”

A paradise on earth? More like hell, thought Ceng Huo. He pulled out a banknote, “Lead the way.”

The attendant’s eyes gleamed at the sight of the banknote, his attitude becoming even more obsequious. “Right this way, sir.”

He took Ceng Huo to see the manager in charge of these special services, “This gentleman wishes to experience heaven on earth.”

The manager sized up Ceng Huo and said, “Money.”

Ceng Huo handed over the banknote, “Is this enough?”

“More than enough,” the manager said, dropping his haughty attitude. He bent forward obsequiously, “Right this way, sir. Would you prefer a room for four or a private one?”

Thinking it over, Ceng Huo replied, “Make it a room for four. More people, more fun. I’m someone who enjoys company.”

“Very good, sir,” the manager led Ceng Huo through a hallway to a back courtyard, arriving at a room filled with music, “Please, sir.”

As Ceng Huo surveyed his surroundings, he noted to himself how well the gambling den conducted its business. They had cleverly connected the back courtyard with the neighboring building through a corridor, managing both gambling and the opium trade discreetly, all within a decent setting.

He looked around and then entered the room.

The room already had three people, with one spot open, separated by privacy screens so that each party remained undisturbed.

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The manager showed Ceng Huo to the vacant spot, “Sir, how much would you like?”

“Just make the arrangements,” Ceng Huo said, playing the part of a naive customer to lower their guard.

As the manager left to prepare, Ceng Huo began inquiring about the situation from the other guests.

Meanwhile, Chu Qingzhi was conducting a thorough search across the city and finally made some headway. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Under the night sky, Chu Qingzhi stood atop a tree, staring grimly at the brightly lit the king’s mansion. Where better to hide a person than in a king’s mansion?

After watching for a while, she transformed into the guise of the mansion’s steward and walked inside, wandering through the premises.

A passing maid glanced back at the steward, murmuring in confusion, “Eh? I thought I just saw the steward. How come I see him again?”

Her words reached Chu Qingzhi’s ears perfectly. Pausing, Chu Qingzhi swiftly moved and appeared before the maid in the next second.

Startled, the maid fainted.

Chu Qingzhi shrugged, “Not my fault. I didn’t even touch her.” She then quickly moved on, heading deeper into the mansion.

After a thorough search, Chu Qingzhi finally found Chu Qingning.

She pushed open the door and called out softly to the figure by the window, “Fourth sister.”

Chu Qingning didn’t move, as if she’d heard a hallucination. Unsure of her location, she couldn’t believe her distant sister could find her.

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Smiling, Chu Qingzhi approached, “Aren’t you going to recognize me, Fourth Sister?”

Startled, Chu Qingning turned sharply, “Fifth Sister!” She embraced Chu Qingzhi tightly. “It really is you. I’m so glad, I thought I’d never see you again.”

“It’s me. Everything’s alright now. I’m here to save you,” Chu Qingzhi reassured her with a gentle smile.

Relieved, Chu Qingning released Chu Qingzhi and quickly shut the window. Pulling her to the bed, she whispered urgently, “Do you know where we are?”

“We’re in the eastern border king’s mansion,” Chu Qingzhi explained.

“King’s mansion!” Chu Qingning reacted with a mix of fear and shock. “This place must be heavily guarded. How did you get in here? Be careful, Fifth Sister. If they catch us both, it would make things even worse for Brother Jinghong. And they’ve been threatening me to secretly kill him.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed softly, “They want you to kill Jinghong?”

“Yes, they seem to think I could even if I tried to ambush him, which is unlikely,” Chu Qingning shook her head, incredulous.

Chu Qingzhi reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’ll take you out of here soon.”

“But how can we escape with so many guards?” Chu Qingning worried about risking Chu Qingzhi’s safety.

“I have a way,” assured Chu Qingzhi. She opened the window and beckoned Chu Qingning over. Wrapping an arm around her waist, she flew out of the window before Chu Qingning could react.

Overwhelmed, Chu Qingning almost screamed but covered her mouth, realizing it could alert the guards. Her face turned red from holding her breath.

The daring escape didn’t go unnoticed. The mansion’s guards shouted as they chased after them, “Stop! Stop!”

Chu Qingzhi smiled back at the trailing guards, accelerating suddenly. The distance between them quickly widened, leaving the pursuers gasping for air, unable to keep up.

With a wave of her hand, Chu Qingzhi summoned a gust of wind that knocked the guards off their feet, cutting off any pursuit.

After flying a bit further, Chu Qingzhi finally stopped. “Fourth Sister, it’s safe now.”

“Fifth Sister…” Chu Qingning was speechless, looking at Chu Qingzhi in amazement.

“What’s wrong?” Chu Qingzhi asked, puzzled.

“Nothing,” Chu Qingning said, her voice filled with pride and relief. “I’m just proud to have such a powerful sister. All those guards couldn’t keep up with you. I’m so proud of you, Fifth Sister.”

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Chu Qingzhi smiled faintly, “Not too bad.”

Chu Qingning responded with pride, “What do you mean ‘not too bad’? Honestly, I’ve never seen anyone more impressive than you.”

Chu Qingzhi led Chu Qingning forward, “Are you hungry, Fourth Sister? Shall I take you for some good food?”

Chu Qingning agreed happily, “Yes, I haven’t had a proper meal for a while. Now that we’ve escaped, we definitely need to celebrate with a good meal.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to the night market. It’s the only place still open now.”

“Okay,” Chu Qingning trusted Chu Qingzhi completely and followed her lead.

At the mansion.

The noblewoman rushed to the room where Chu Qingning was previously held, only to find it empty. Annoyed, she ordered, “Send everyone out to search, I want her found!”

Eastern Border King, who was nearby, said anxiously, “The immediate concern isn’t just to find her, but to figure out who took Chu Qingning.”

The noblewoman turned to him, “Do you have any clues?”

“How would I know?” Eastern Border King replied irritably. “You kept her in my mansion, and now that Tang Jinghong knows, he won’t let me off easily.”

The noblewoman smirked, “You are Eastern Border King, yet you fear Tang Jinghong!”

“Tang Jinghong has an army at his command, and my mansion has but a few men,” Eastern Border King said, feeling a sense of doom.

The noblewoman scoffed, “So much for the courage of Eastern Border King.”

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“If you were so capable, you shouldn’t have brought her to my mansion in the first place,” Eastern Border King retorted.

The noblewoman’s face darkened, “Are you blaming us?”

“Isn’t it obvious? More trouble than help,” Eastern Border King wasn’t afraid to confront her.

“You…” The noblewoman was unaccustomed to such direct criticism and was visibly embarrassed.

“Figure out your own aftermath,” Eastern Border King said dismissively and walked away, wanting to distance himself from the mess.

Furious, the noblewoman watched him leave and gritted her teeth.

A subordinate approached her, “Elder, what should we do now?”

The noblewoman, known as the Tenth Elder, glared at him, “Start by finding out who rescued Chu Qingning!”

“Yes, Elder.”

The entire organization mobilized, recognizing the powerful threat they needed to eliminate.

At the night market, the sisters indulged in various delicacies. Afterwards, Chu Qingzhi took Chu Qingning to a small courtyard, “You’ll stay here for now, Fourth Sister. I’ve arranged for Jia Liyu and Jia Liwen to take care of you.”

Chu Qingning looked around the simple but homey little courtyard, pleased, “This will do.”

“By the way, Fifth Sister, what about Lan Qiongzhen?”

“She’s dead,” Chu Qingzhi revealed, “She died when Jinghong and the others stormed their stronghold. She deserved it for controlling you and causing your capture.”

Chu Qingning nodded, “It was indeed her manipulation that led to my capture. She had it coming.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Having experienced much during her time away, Chu Qingning was no longer the naive girl from the village.

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Chu Qingzhi then said, “There’s another thing, Fourth Sister.”

Chu Qingning looked at her, “What is it?”

“Jiang Zhaoyong has been rescued and is now at Tang Camp.”

“Rescued?” Chu Qingning was overjoyed but quickly grew concerned, “From where? How is he?”

“He was also rescued from a mansion. He’s severely injured but not fatally. He’ll recover with some time,” Chu Qingzhi said truthfully, knowing she would want the whole truth too.

Chu Qingning eagerly asked, “That’s good to hear. When will they come by? I really want to see Zhaoyong.”

“They should pass through Shu City in a few days. I’ll take you to meet up with them then,” Chu Qingzhi planned.

Chu Qingning embraced her, “Thank you, Fifth Sister. Without you, I might never have seen Zhaoyong again.”

Chu Qingzhi patted her back, “You’re my sister. I’ll do everything I can to help.”

“Thank you, Fifth Sister,” Chu Qingning was genuinely grateful.

“It’s nothing. We’re family. You rest now; I have other matters to attend to,” Chu Qingzhi said.

“Go ahead, I can take care of myself,” Chu Qingning reassured her.

Chu Qingzhi bid farewell to Chu Qingning and then headed to the gambling den.

Coincidentally, Ceng Hu came out of the den and joined her. The two went to a secluded spot where Ceng Hu started the conversation, “I was just about to look for you. Did you find Chu Qingning?”

“I did. She’s now in a safe place,” Chu Qingzhi replied. “How did your investigation go?”

Ceng Hu reported, “The gambling den has a secret passage to a nearby house where they handle the opium business. Customers enter the gambling den and are led through a corridor to the next building for their indulgences.”

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Chu Qingzhi paused, “You go ahead. I need to go back for a bit.”

“What are you planning to do?” Ceng Hu asked, looking at her intently.

“I’m going to destroy everything,” Chu Qingzhi’s eyes hardened, and she vanished in a flash of light.

Soon after, the gambling den and the adjacent house were engulfed in flames. Within a short period, everything was reduced to ashes.

The onlookers were stunned, murmuring among themselves, “Was that divine punishment?”

When Chu Qingzhi returned, she met up with Ceng Hu again, and they departed together.

Ceng Hu gave her a thumbs up, “Impressive, truly a force of nature!”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t respond. She felt these people couldn’t be restrained by law, so she didn’t mind using her powers.

“Where to now?” Ceng Hu asked.

“Don’t you need to sleep?” Chu Qingzhi glanced at him. It was the middle of the night, yet he seemed too energized.

Ceng Hu toned down his enthusiasm a bit, “Suddenly, I feel like doing good deeds.”

“Let’s go then. I’ll take you to do some good deeds,” Chu Qingzhi led Ceng Hu towards the mansion, “By the way, do you know the Tenth Elder in your organization?”

“I’ve heard of her, a woman, but never met her. Why?” Ceng Hu frowned slightly.

“She met with my Fourth Sister and threatened her to kill Jinghong. I need to teach her a lesson,” Chu Qingzhi spoke coolly.

“What do you plan to do?” Ceng Hu inquired.

“Obviously…” Chu Qingzhi paused, “Kill her!”

They flew to the outside of the mansion’s walls. Chu Qingzhi was now familiar with the layout, “You wait here; I’ll be back soon.”

“Alright,” Ceng Hu acknowledged, knowing he lacked Chu Qingzhi’s capabilities.

Chu Qingzhi sneaked into the mansion and found her way to the Tenth Elder’s room, “Heard you wanted my sister to kill Jinghong?”

The Tenth Elder sat up abruptly, peering into the darkness at the vague figure, wary, “Who are you?”

“Take a guess,” Chu Qingzhi smiled faintly, slowly walking towards the Tenth Elder and pulling back the bed curtain, “I’ll let you see who I am so you can die with your eyes open.”

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The Tenth Elder gripped the curtain, slowly reaching for the dagger hidden under the pillow.

Chu Qingzhi’s spiritual sense swept over the Tenth Elder’s hand, causing it to go numb and lose strength, which incited a wave of panic in her, “Who are you? Who are you really?”

Amid her frantic cries, Chu Qingzhi’s strikingly beautiful face came into view, “Surprised?”

“Chu Qingzhi!” The Tenth Elder was terrified. “You didn’t die! You really didn’t die!”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Are you disappointed?”

The Tenth Elder’s face turned pale with fright, “Why didn’t you die? We all saw your body. How are you still alive?”

Chu Qingzhi chuckled lightly in response, “Do you always believe everything you see? Tenth Elder, aren’t you being a bit hasty?”

The Tenth Elder, sweating profusely, asked, “If what we see isn’t the truth, then what is?”

Chu Qingzhi’s intent to kill rose, “You can ponder that in your next life.”

Panicking, the Tenth Elder pleaded, “Don’t kill me, I am valuable. I am the Tenth Elder, I can help you with anything you want.”

Chu Qingzhi clicked her tongue, amused by her quick submission, “Fine, I have just one question. Answer it correctly, and I might let you live.”

“What is it? Just ask,” the Tenth Elder hurriedly responded.

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Chu Qingzhi asked deliberately, “Who is Lord Yun?”

The Tenth Elder stiffened, “I don’t know. Nobody knows. He has always been a mystery; no one has ever seen his true face.”

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled, “Then how do you usually communicate?”

“We don’t,” the Tenth Elder said anxiously. “He sends messengers to us. Those claiming to be Lord Yun are just his stand-ins, and anyone who knows too much gets silenced.”

Such thorough secrecy? Chu Qingzhi was skeptical, thinking there must be some secret they were desperately hiding, “Aren’t you curious about who Lord Yun really is?”

The Tenth Elder pragmatically replied, “Curiosity is less important than our lives.”

Chu Qingzhi sneered, “If so, why join the Yun Organization?”

Regretfully, the Tenth Elder explained, “It wasn’t my choice. My husband wanted to join. I stumbled upon their secrets and was forced to join or face death.”

“What secrets?” Chu Qingzhi asked sharply.

With resigned acceptance, the Tenth Elder confessed, “The opium trade.”

As they spoke, footsteps approached. Chu Qingzhi quickly silenced the Tenth Elder and hid behind the screen to wait.

The door creaked open, and the Tenth Elder inwardly pleaded for the newcomer not to enter, but her silent prayers were unheeded. The visitor came straight to her bedside, “Yueqin?”

It was the Tenth Elder’s husband, Zong Helin. Noticing something was off with Fang Yueqin, he quickly asked, “What’s wrong?”

Fang Yueqin glanced nervously behind him, her eyes filled with fear.

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Sensing trouble, Zong Helin turned to look back. His pupils dilated as he was struck by a powerful force and flung onto the bed, rendered unable to resist.

Chu Qingzhi warned, “Don’t scream, or you’ll die before help arrives.”

Zong Helin, staring at Chu Qingzhi, gasped, “Who are you?”

Chu Qingzhi lit the candle on the table with a wave of her hand, “See clearly now?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Shocked, Zong Helin stammered, “Chu Qingzhi? Aren’t you supposed to be dead?”

Tired of hearing that question, Chu Qingzhi pressed, “What are you doing here so late?”

Holding his chest, Zong Helin looked towards Fang Yueqin and said, “I came to tell Yueqin that our poppy fields have been destroyed. The Right Emissary ordered the Left Emissary to intervene, but he refused. The Right Emissary went himself and now his whereabouts are unknown.”

Chu Qingzhi knocked out both of them and took them away from the eastern border mansion to the Left Emissary, Tao An’s residence, where she locked them up together.

After leaving the secret room, Chu Qingzhi contacted Tang Jinghong, “The Yun Organization has sent people to intercept Meng Shengdong. Have you received any updates?”

Tang Jinghong quickly replied, “No news yet. Nothing from Meng Shengdong’s side either.”

“I’ve captured the Yun Organization’s Ninth and Tenth Elders together. I’ll handle things here. Keep an eye on Meng Shengdong’s situation.” The lives of ten thousand soldiers were not to be taken lightly.

“I understand, don’t worry.”

After cutting off the contact, Chu Qingzhi left Tao’s residence and soon brought back two more people, the Sixth and Eighth Elders.

The Seventh Elder, Li Hongjun, was the biggest traitor within the Yun Organization, so there was no need to capture him.

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The other elders were not in Shu City; otherwise, she would have captured them all.

Having secured control over four senior officials, Chu Qingzhi clapped her hands and called Zeng Huo in, “We made quite the haul today.”

Zeng Huo looked at the five people now reduced to captives, feeling immensely relieved he had chosen to side with her, “What use is it to keep them tied up like this?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “Without them, the Yun Organization can’t operate internally. In other words, their activities in Shu City will be completely paralyzed by tomorrow.”

Zeng Huo frowned slightly, concerned, “By doing this, Lord Yun will likely never show himself.”

Speaking of this, Chu Qingzhi became somewhat irritated, “He was never going to appear anyway because he has never shown up before.”

Zeng Huo, “…”

He let it go, this wasn’t his concern, “Do you need me to do anything?”

Chu Qingzhi directed, “Keep an eye on these five and try to extract some information about the internal workings of the Yun Organization. You don’t need to worry about anything else.” Having kidnapped them, she wasn’t yet ready to let them die.

Zeng Huo nodded, “Understood.”

…

The next day, at the old Master Wei’s birthday celebration.

The entire Wei mansion was decorated lavishly, filled with the sound of drums and music, and guests streamed in non-stop.

“Eastern Border King has arrived!” A loud call focused everyone’s attention at the gate. Old Master Wei personally went to greet him, his face glowing with health, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

“Please, no formalities.” The Eastern Border King, accompanied by the Queen, the Second Prince, the Third Prince, and others, came to attend the birthday party. “Today is Old Master Wei’s celebration. Let’s all enjoy a few drinks.”

“Please come inside.” Old Master Wei, smiling broadly, invited them into the mansion.

Moments later, another shout rang out, “General Tang has arrived!”

This announcement caused a sudden silence among the many guests at the grand Wei mansion, as if they had heard something unbelievable, frozen in place, their eyes locked on the main entrance.

General Tang Jinghong, accompanied by four aides, entered the mansion. His presence was imposing, dressed in a black brocade robe, exuding the authority of a high-ranking official, “Old Master Wei.”

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Old Master Wei awoke as if from a dream and walked towards General Tang Jinghong. “Greetings, General Tang. Your presence here truly graces the Wei Mansion.”

Tang Jinghong’s tone was neither cold nor warm. “You’re too kind, Master Wei.”

Master Wei smiled and led him into the main hall, seating him opposite the King of the eastern border. Tang Jinghong’s arrival made the hall feel smaller.

The King of the eastern border smiled and said, “I didn’t expect General Tang to attend Master Wei’s birthday banquet amidst your busy schedule. It’s indeed a rare occasion.”

Tang Jinghong replied slowly, “Master Wei sent an invitation, so naturally, I had to come and enjoy a good drink.”

The King of the eastern border responded, “Of course, of course.”

In the courtyard, Tao An and Zeng Huo sat on the side. They had arrived early, not to attend the banquet, but to see what the Wei Mansion was planning.

Zeng Huo glanced towards the main hall. “I didn’t expect General Tang to attend.”

Tao An replied matter-of-factly, “With Tang’s camp near Shu City, Master Wei was sure to invite him.”

Zeng Huo nodded. “That makes sense.”

More and more people arrived at the Wei Mansion for the birthday banquet, and merchants like Tao An were soon pushed to the edges.

Tao Qiuyan tugged at Tao An’s sleeve and whispered, “Father, you said you’d help me break off the engagement.”

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Tao An reassured her, “Don’t worry. After the meal, I’ll speak to Madam Wei about it.” Power struggles shouldn’t ruin an innocent girl’s life.

Tao Qiuyan smiled slightly. “Thank you, Father.” He seemed to have become kinder, no longer as cold as before.

Tao An nodded. “Be patient.”

“Mm.” Tao Qiuyan responded softly.

In the main hall, the younger generation of the Wei family began presenting their gifts, a highlight of the banquet. A good gift from the younger generation could greatly honor Old Master Wei.

First were the gifts from his sons, followed by those from his grandsons…

His eldest grandson, Wei Zhongji, presented his gift. “This is a Longevity Jade Buddha, blessed by a master after forty-nine days of chanting. It can bless you with a long life and good health, Grandfather.”

Old Master Wei, fearing death as the elderly do, liked the Jade Buddha’s symbolism. He smiled and said, “Not bad, you were thoughtful.”

Wei Zhongqing stepped forward with his gift. “Grandfather, I obtained a miraculous elixir from an immortal, capable of curing all your ailments and prolonging your life.”

As he spoke, he opened a small box…

A white mist swirled from the box, moving like it was alive. Within the mist, a translucent pill glowed, looking extraordinary.

Everyone was stunned.

The King of the eastern border clenched his fists, his heart ablaze. If he consumed the elixir, he could regain his vigor. “Where did you find this elixir?”

“On a cliff outside the city,” Wei Zhongqing fabricated. “One day, desperate for medicine, I prayed at the cliff and encountered an immortal who gifted me this elixir.”

Whether his story was true or not, the elixir looked genuinely mystical, and everyone wanted it.

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Old Master Wei beckoned, “Bring the elixir over.”

Wei Zhongqing hurriedly stepped forward. “Grandfather, you can take it now. It’s very rare.” Meaning, if not taken now, something could happen to it.

Old Master Wei took the elixir, and under envious gazes, swallowed it.

Zeng Huo glanced at Tao An, sensing Chu Qingzhi’s involvement. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tang Jinghong watched the scene, glancing outside. Qingzhi must be here…

There were too many people; he couldn’t see the ones in the corners.

Wei Zhongji thought his gift was outstanding, but Wei Zhongqing’s clearly won the crowd’s favor, which could influence the choice of family heir. He was unwilling. “Grandfather, how do you feel?”

Old Master Wei felt refreshed and energized, his skin glowing. “Not bad, not bad. Zhongqing, your gift is very pleasing.”

Wei Zhongqing’s heart settled. “As long as you like it, Grandfather. I wish you happiness as vast as the East Sea and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains.”

Wei Zhongji glared at Wei Zhongqing. This isn’t over between us.

Wei Zhongqing, having received approval, couldn’t care less about the defeated.

The gift presentations continued, but none could match Wei Zhongqing’s. Old Master Wei’s interest waned.

After the gifts, everyone took their seats, and secretive activities began.

Tang Jinghong was seated at the main table. Maidservants served exquisite dishes, placing everyone’s favorites in front of them. A dish of pickled eggplant was placed before Tang Jinghong, his favorite.

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Old Master Wei addressed the King of the eastern border and then Tang Jinghong. “General Tang, please enjoy the meal.”

Tang Jinghong picked up his chopsticks and took some pickled eggplant. “No need to be formal, Master Wei. Enjoy your meal.”

“Very well, everyone, please eat at your leisure.” Old Master Wei, seeing the important guests at his banquet, was delighted and drank more, becoming even more excited.

Though many were present, each had their own agenda. They ate a little and then put down their chopsticks.

The King of the eastern border raised his cup to toast Tang Jinghong. “General Tang, it’s been years since we last met. Shall we drink?”

Tang Jinghong raised his cup. “To the King.”

The King of the eastern border drank only after seeing Tang Jinghong drink, then smiled. “General Tang, always straightforward. Let’s have another.”

A maid quickly refilled their cups. This time, Tang Jinghong declined. Drinking could lead to mistakes, especially in such a setting where he needed to stay sharp to avoid being plotted against. Many were waiting for him to slip up.

“Please, have some food, Your Highness.”

Seeing he couldn’t persuade Tang Jinghong, the King of the eastern border relented. “Let’s eat.”

Tao An watched Tang Jinghong, fearing someone might poison him. If something happened to Jinghong, Tang’s camp would be leaderless, posing no threat to the eastern border.

Tang Jinghong was cautious. Before coming, he had taken an antidote given by Chu Qingzhi, so he wasn’t too worried about poison.

The banquet ended smoothly.

The King of the eastern border, with a hint of threat, said, “I have a few words to discuss with General Tang. Would you mind listening?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “At your command, Your Highness.”

They went to a secluded pavilion in the Wei Mansion’s garden, where they could speak freely.

The King of the eastern border dropped his smile, implying, “General Tang’s hard work is admirable.”

Tang Jinghong pretended not to understand. “I merely do my best. It’s nothing compared to Your Highness managing the people.”

The King of the eastern border, with one hand behind his back, gazed at a lotus pond. “General Tang, what drives you to work so hard?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “For the greater good, for the common people, for the peace of this world.”

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The King of the eastern border remained unfazed, smiling instead. “I agree with the General’s ideals, but why strive for the unattainable? Isn’t that self-torment?”

Tang Jinghong’s expression was calm. “Then what does Your Highness consider unattainable? And what is achievable?”

The King of the eastern border looked at the vast landscape and, after a moment of silence, said, “General Tang, do you think I am suitable to be the King of the eastern border?”

“All lands under the heaven belong to the king; Your Highness is not suitable,” Tang Jinghong stated clearly.

The King of the eastern border’s face darkened instantly. “General Tang, do you know who you are speaking to? Do you believe I can’t make sure you never leave the eastern border?”

“Many wish for me to never leave the eastern border, but my comings and goings are not for anyone to decide.” Tang Jinghong found it laughable that this King of the eastern border, who exploited and enslaved the people, aspired to be their ruler.

The King of the eastern border glared at Tang Jinghong. “Do you really think you’re so indispensable? Do you think Daling can’t function without you?”

Tang Jinghong’s expression remained placid. “I never thought that way. However, the Emperor entrusted me with this task, and I must fulfill my duty.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The King of the eastern border slammed his hand on the railing, displaying his anger. After a while, he suppressed his rage and spoke in a calm voice, “Tang Jinghong, how about working for me?”

Tang Jinghong’s tone turned severe. “I only support the rightful ruler.”

The King of the eastern border shouted, “Tang Jinghong!”

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Tang Jinghong, unfazed by the King’s outburst, asked, “May I ask, Your Highness, if you desire the eastern border so much, why do you allow it to fall into such chaos and misery?”

The King of the eastern border turned his head to stare at Tang Jinghong, a complex struggle flashing in his eyes. “Do you think I want this? None of this is under my control.”

With the truth laid bare, Tang Jinghong got straight to the point. “Your Highness, do you have any leverage held by the Yun Organization?”

The King of the eastern border’s expression stiffened. “Tang Jinghong, the eastern border’s waters are deeper than you think. I advise you to withdraw while you can.”

“I’ve come this far, there’s no turning back now.” Tang Jinghong softened his tone. “Your Highness, why not tell me plainly, who is Lord Yun?”

The King of the eastern border closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said, “If you’re so capable, find out yourself. But I’ll tell you this much—he’s not from the eastern border!”

Tang Jinghong’s face changed slightly. If that was the case, it made sense. After all, using something as toxic as the opium on one’s own country was self-destructive.

“Your Highness, let me remind you, act while there’s still a chance for redemption.” After saying this, Tang Jinghong cupped his hands in salute and left the garden.

The King of the eastern border straightened slightly, his hands behind his back, staring ahead with a look of helplessness and complexity.

On the cliff.

Tang Jinghong stood with his hands behind his back, his tall and well-built figure clad in black exuding an imposing aura.

Yan Zihao approached quickly. “General.”

“At ease.” Tang Jinghong did not turn around. “You mentioned you had something to report. What is it?”

Yan Zihao glanced at Tang Jinghong’s back. “General, I have traced the whereabouts of Wei Zhongqing’s money.”

Tang Jinghong paused. “Where did it go?”

Yan Zihao replied, “It was given to the Second Prince, who then amassed wealth and sent it to the Second Prince of Chen’an. The Second Prince is training private soldiers, planning to seize the throne through a coup.”

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“With a plague ravaging Chen’an, these princes still vie for power.” Tang Jinghong felt a deep sorrow for the people of Chen’an. “Any other news?”

Yan Zihao shook his head. “None for now.”

“Retrieve the thirty thousand taels of silver I gave you. It’s time to pull back.” The matters ahead were beyond Yan Zihao’s reach and involvement would mean certain death, an unnecessary sacrifice.

“Yes, General.” Yan Zihao was moved by Tang Jinghong’s concern for his life.

Three days later, the rumor of Grand Master of Divine Music absconding with thirty thousand taels of silver spread through Shu City…

In a side hall, Tao An spoke to Madam Wei. “Madam, our Qiu Yan is truly not a match for your young master. Let’s call off the engagement.”

Madam Wei was furious. If anyone should call off the engagement, it should be the Wei family. How dare a mere merchant family insult them!

With this in mind, Madam Wei’s face was stern towards Tao An. “Tao An, do you realize what it means for the Tao family to annul an engagement with the Wei family?”

Tao An replied calmly, “Just call off the engagement. The rest is none of Madam’s concern.”

Fearing that further delay would spread rumors of the Wei family clinging to the Tao family, Madam Wei gritted her teeth, feeling humiliated. “Xiao Tao, bring Miss Tao’s name card.”

“Yes.” The maid retrieved Tao Qiuyan’s name card.

Madam Wei glanced at Tao An, and the maid promptly handed him the card. Tao An handed the young master’s name card to the maid, severing the marital ties between the two families.

With the name card in hand, Tao An left with Tao Qiuyan.

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Tao Qiuyan tore up the name card immediately, relieved. “Thank you, Father.”

Tao An remained calm. “Go pack your things. We’re leaving Shu City for Linzhang City.”

“Why?” Tao Qiuyan didn’t understand the sudden move.

“Staying means inevitable revenge from Madam Wei. Leaving early is better.” Tao An knew he deserved retribution, but his family did not. He would save them if he could.

“Father is right. I’ll pack right away.” Tao Qiuyan felt a shiver of fear.

That night, the Tao family left the city and headed to Linzhang City.

In a certain residence.

The Great Elder was incredulous. “The Sixth Elder, Eighth Elder, Ninth Elder, Tenth Elder, and the Left and Right Emissaries are all missing?”

The subordinate bowed. “Yes, we cannot contact them at all.”

The Second Elder was doubtful. “How could this be? Did they provoke someone they shouldn’t have?”

The Third Elder’s face darkened. “Who do you think has the capability to capture all of them?”

The Fourth Elder looked serious. “The urgent task is to find this person.”

The Great Elder turned to the Fourth Elder. “Do you have any good ideas?”

After a long silence, the Fourth Elder said, “The opponent is clearly targeting the Yun Organization’s elders. We need someone to lure them out, then we can trap them.”

The Second Elder pondered. “A good idea, but who will be the bait?”

Silence fell.

The Third Elder suddenly spoke. “Send the Fifth Elder. He doesn’t know about this yet.”

The others looked at the Third Elder, thinking this was too insidious.

The Third Elder glanced at everyone. “If you don’t agree, then you go.”

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The elders silently averted their gazes, pretending not to have heard anything.

Seeing their silent agreement, the Third Elder said, “Then it’s settled. We’ll leak the Fifth Elder’s location and set a trap to capture the intruder.”

The First Elder hesitated. “What if we fail?”

The Third Elder replied ominously, “Then it’s his fate.”

Everyone else, “…”

Outside the city, at the Long Pavilion.

A slender figure stood in the pavilion, their dark hair flowing in the mountain breeze, creating a picturesque scene.

Chu Qingzhi arrived with Chu Qingning to meet Tang Jinghong. “Jinghong.”

Tang Jinghong turned around. “You’re here.”

On the pavilion table were some snacks. Tang Jinghong beckoned Chu Qingzhi. “Try these, I made them especially for you.”

Chu Qingning laughed. “Brother Jinghong is always so considerate.”

Chu Qingzhi pulled Chu Qingning to eat together, but Chu Qingning only tasted a little. After all, the food was meant for her Fifth Sister, so she felt it wasn’t right to eat too much.

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Not wanting to waste anything, Chu Qingzhi finished all the snacks. “Jinghong, your cooking skills have improved. Everything tastes great.”

Tang Jinghong smiled gently. “I’ll make more for you next time.”

Chu Qingzhi took out a handkerchief to wipe the crumbs off her hands. “Alright.”

After finishing the food, Tang Jinghong needed to take Chu Qingning back to Tang’s camp. “Qingzhi, here are the people you can rely on in the eastern border. If you need them, just find them.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingzhi took the token and put it away.

Chu Qingning, having learned to ride a horse at the camp, mounted her horse with Tang Jinghong and gradually rode away under Chu Qingzhi’s watchful eye.

The Tao family had already moved away, leaving only Chu Qingzhi and Zeng Huo at the Tao residence. So, Chu Qingzhi resumed her identity as Chu Tang, as it was easier to move around as a man.

Zeng Huo looked at Chu Tang emerging from the house, impressed. “Your ability to switch identities at will is truly remarkable.”

Chu Tang glanced at Zeng Huo. “You just haven’t seen enough.”

Zeng Huo, “…”

Chu Tang walked to the pavilion and stood with his hands behind his back. “I’ve captured half of the Yun Organization’s elders. Any reaction from them?”

Zeng Huo stood behind Chu Tang. “No news yet.”

At that moment, Li Hongyu flew into the Tao residence. “So it’s you causing all the trouble for the Yun Organization in Shu City.”

Chu Tang turned to look at Li Hongyu on the rooftop. “Why are you here?”

Li Hongyu gracefully landed on the ground, smiling. “With the Yun Organization in chaos, I had to come see the person responsible.”

Chu Tang smiled. “Since you’re so interested in the Yun Organization, do you have any news from them?”

Li Hongyu shrugged. “They’re still in disarray. What news could there be?”

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Chu Tang asked, “Do you have anyone inside the organization?”

Li Hongyu walked over to Chu Qingzhi, naturally saying, “Of course, how else could I stir up trouble alone?”

Chu Tang nodded slightly. “True.” Then he asked, “You’ve seen the instigator. Anything else?”

Li Hongyu laughed, realizing he was being dismissed so quickly. “I need your help with something. Name your price.”

Such generosity suggested a difficult task. Chu Tang asked, “What’s the matter?”

“Help me investigate my second brother, Li Hongtang.” Li Hongyu said slowly.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang frowned slightly. “The Second Prince?”

Li Hongyu nodded. “Yes, I suspect he’s plotting something that could destabilize the eastern border. As a member of the eastern border, I need to be prepared.”

Chu Tang found this reasonable. “Deliver a hundred loads of grain to Tang’s camp, and I’ll thoroughly investigate this matter for you.”

Li Hongyu agreed readily. “Deal.”

Tang’s Camp.

After returning to the camp, Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingning to Jiang Zhaoyong’s tent. “Zhaoyong is here. Go see him.”

“Mm.” Chu Qingning eagerly went inside. “Zhaoyong.”

Jiang Zhaoyong was stunned. The person he had longed for suddenly appeared before him, making it hard to believe. “Qingning.”

Chu Qingning rushed into Jiang Zhaoyong’s arms, tears streaming down her face. “It’s been half a year, and I finally get to see you.”

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Jiang Zhaoyong, hearing her cries, felt deeply pained. “I’m sorry for making you worry. I’m sorry for breaking my promise. I’m so sorry…”

Chu Qingning hugged him tightly. “I understand. It’s okay. Once things settle down here, we can get married.”

Jiang Zhaoyong felt immense sorrow for the girl in his arms. “Qingning, did they hurt you? Did they torture you?”

Chu Qingning shivered. “They only forced me to try and kill Brother Jinghong. They didn’t do anything else. But if my fifth sister hadn’t saved me in time, I might not have made it back.”

Jiang Zhaoyong was terrified. The Yun Organization was so chaotic that anything could have happened to Qingning. “I’ll never let you be in danger again. I’ll protect you well.”

“Mm.” Chu Qingning’s sobs gradually subsided. “Brother Jinghong said you were injured. Where are you hurt? Let me see.”

Jiang Zhaoyong held her hand. “My injuries are nothing. Let me take a good look at you.”

Chu Qingning pulled back from his embrace and sat by the bed. “I want to look at you, too. Before, I was always worried, afraid I might never see you again.”

Jiang Zhaoyong gently held her hand, apologetic. “Don’t worry anymore. I won’t leave you alone again.”

Chu Qingning nodded. “Mm.”

They talked for a long time, finally expressing their longing for each other.

At night.

Chu Tang had Zeng Huo stand guard outside the Wang Residence while he went inside to gather information.

Dressed in night attire, Chu Tang moved like a ghost, heading straight for the Second Prince’s quarters.

During his investigation, he uncovered many secrets and saw a hidden side of the Wang Residence.

The current consort was newly married to the King of the eastern border. The previous consort had died years ago, and the new consort, Wen Baoyu, was the daughter of Shu City’s wealthiest family.

The former consort’s family, the Wei Mansion, was now closely allied with the royal family. Power was firmly in the King of the eastern border’s grasp, and all he needed now was wealth. Marrying the richest man’s daughter was an easy way to acquire it.

Wen Baoyu, only eighteen, was almost the same age as the King of the eastern border’s youngest daughter. It was a disgrace to a good girl.

However, Wen Baoyu was no simpleton. She secretly allied with the Second Prince and was in his room at that moment.

The King of the eastern border’s health was failing, and he relied on medicine to perform in the bedroom. He couldn’t satisfy a young woman who had just discovered the pleasures of intimacy. Collaborating with the Second Prince not only provided her satisfaction but also ensured she had a future support system.

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