Upon seeing this, Cao Zhengchun smiled and said "Farewell" before slowly walking outside.

Ten breaths later, after confirming that Cao Zhengchun had gone far away, Qu Feiyan hurriedly returned to Chu Qinghe and the others.

After sitting down again, Qu Feiyan rested her chin on her hands and said, "I never expected that Cao Zhengchun, who has such a bad reputation, would be so polite."

Upon hearing Qu Feiyan's words, Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Last night, Zhu Wushi walked directly into the courtyard after being led by the waiter to the entrance.

However, when Cao Zhengchun entered the courtyard, he became more courteous.

At this moment, upon entering the courtyard, he also greeted Qu Feiyan and the other women with the same courtesy.

Throughout the entire interview, Cao Zhengchun maintained a constant smile, and his tone and word choice conveyed a sense of humility and politeness.

Especially the unconsciously clenched orchid-like fingers added a touch of eunuch elegance to Cao Zhengchun.

No wonder he was able to survive in the palace for so many years and rise to such a position of power.

In terms of etiquette, Cao Zhengchun had definitely reached the pinnacle of the eunuch profession.

Even when facing Chu Qinghe and his group, they showed them the utmost respect and courtesy.

Judging from Cao Zhengchun's previous polite demeanor, if he hadn't been dressed as a eunuch, anyone would have thought he was a kind elder in the family.

If you were someone with a simpler mindset, you'd probably have a much better impression of Cao Zhengchun by now.

Chu Qinghe said slowly, "Do you think it's just good luck that you were able to rise step by step from the palace to your current position of power?"

Hearing what Chu Qinghe said, Qu Feiyan thought for a moment and said, "That's true. The emperor isn't stupid. If a treacherous official looks treacherous, I doubt any emperor would give him an important position."

Then, Qu Feiyan's gaze shifted slightly to the gold medal left by Cao Zhengchun on the table, and she said with a hint of surprise, "I didn't expect that Cao Zhengchun was really a member of the Azure Dragon Society."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe and Shuimu Yinji showed no change in expression, but Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin both looked at Qu Feiyan.

Lin Shiyin asked, puzzled, "Feiyan, how did you figure out that Cao Zhengchun is also a member of the Azure Dragon Society?"

Qu Feiyan propped her face up with one hand and said, "If he wasn't a member of the Azure Dragon Society, how could Cao Zhengchun have never asked about your identity from beginning to end without knowing our identities? Unless he already knew your and our identities."

Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin quickly recalled that Cao Zhengchun and Chu Qinghe had not mentioned Chu Qinghe's name or identity during the entire conversation that lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Previously, Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin thought that Cao Zhengchun was unaware of Chu Qinghe's identity, but now it seems that it wasn't Cao Zhengchun who was unaware of Chu Qinghe's identity.

They just deliberately chose not to mention it.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhao suddenly realized, "No wonder the content of that conversation between Eunuch Cao and the young master was about which foods are delicious in the capital or which places have nice scenery. It was originally to deliberately buy time for Zhu Wushi to see?"

Lin Shiyin, who was standing next to her, shook her head and said, "I didn't expect that Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi were both members of the Azure Dragon Society."

In response to Lin Shiyin's words, Qu Feiyan sighed and said, "Moreover, judging from the current situation, neither Cao Zhengchun nor Zhu Wushi knows that the other is a member of the Azure Dragon Society."

Jellyfish Yin Ji echoed, "A hundred years ago, the Azure Dragon Society was strong because of its own strength. I never expected that the Azure Dragon Society, which has gone from the open to the shadows, would feel even more terrifying a hundred years later."

At any time, while an enemy in plain sight may be awe-inspiring, there are always clues to follow.

But those who secretly plot and scheme like the Green Dragon Society are often the most frightening.

Just like now, Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi have been fighting for more than a decade, and countless people have died over the past ten years because of them.

In the end, however, both of them were nothing more than pawns in the Azure Dragon Society's game.

Putting yourself in her shoes, even the jellyfish-like Yin Princess would feel a chill run down your spine.

Not to mention the women like Shuimu Yinji, even Chu Qinghe felt a pang of regret after understanding the identities of Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi.

Although Chu Qinghe knew that the Azure Dragon Society and Bai Xiaosheng were cunning, he never expected them to go to this extent.

It turns out they started secretly planning this more than a decade ago.

The schemes behind the Azure Dragon Society fully demonstrate just how deep the waters of the martial arts world truly are.

After calming down a bit, Qu Feiyan looked at the gold medal in her hand and belatedly realized something, saying, "Hmm? That's not right."

Immediately afterwards, Qu Feiyan quickly turned her head to look at Chu Qinghe and said, "Young Master, the token you left on Zhuge Yang's corpse today, was it also poisoned?"

Upon hearing this, the other three women belatedly looked at Chu Qinghe, their eyes filled with intense curiosity.

Meeting the gazes of the girls, Chu Qinghe said casually, "They've been used, isn't it only right to teach them a lesson?"

"really!"

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's response, Qu Feiyan and the other women, including Shuimu Yinji, all looked on with sudden realization.

Qu Feiyan shook her head and said, "I knew it, young master, you definitely wouldn't let this go so easily."

After saying this, Qu Feiyan asked with a face full of curiosity, "Young Master, what is the effect of the poison you put on that token today?"

Chu Qinghe said calmly, "I estimate that he'll just spit out a couple of mouthfuls of blood today, just to make him feel a little pain."

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