Chapter 137 Lu Qingxiao Travels to Jiangnan

He knew that Shen Pingjin might not care about Su Xuanmao and was probably focused on selling smuggled salt.

But the thought of Shen Pingjin staring intently at Su Xuanmao instead of focusing her attention on him made him angry.

Yan Jue just said it was nothing, and for Shen Pingjin, that meant it was nothing.

So now Shen Pingjin acted as if nothing had happened, grabbed Yan Jue's sleeve, and said, "Didn't you want to get rid of the title of useless and incompetent regent? Yan Jue, I think this is a great opportunity."

Yan Jue didn't really want to talk to Shen Pingjin, but that would make him seem petty, so he spoke up anyway.

"I know."

His self-reference has reverted to "this king".

Shen Pingjin was taken aback. "Then, Yan Jue, what do you plan to do?"

"We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Since Su Xuanmao was involved in this salt smuggling, he must have profited handsomely from it and left behind quite a few traces. If he wants to extricate himself from this matter, it certainly won't be so easy!"

Hearing Yan Jue's confident tone, Shen Pingjin suddenly remembered something.

Even in his past life, Su Xuanmao must have been involved in this matter.

Now that I hear his plan is so well-planned, why... in this matter in my previous life, Su Xuanmao's involvement in smuggling salt was still exposed?

Could it be...? Looking at the cold expression on the man's face, a hint of suspicion flashed in Shen Pingjin's eyes. Did he also make his move at this time in his previous life?

In her past life, Su Xuanmao had asked her for help, but she wasn't yet love-struck enough to ask her father to plead with the emperor.

It was from this point that Su Xuanmao realized he didn't love her that much and gradually distanced himself from her.

She regretted it at the time, regretting that she hadn't helped him. But if Yan Jue had been the one to handle this, even if she could have helped, wouldn't the outcome have been predetermined from the start?

Shen Pingjin always understood that Yan Jue was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

"Furthermore, Su Xuanmao just said he wanted to keep Chen Jian, but I think he's too indecisive."

A ruthless glint flashed in Yan Jue's eyes. If he were involved in this matter, he would not hesitate or consider the consequences for Emperor Anqing.

He would kill Chen Jian without hesitation and cleanly extricate himself from this matter.

Shen Pingjin came to her senses and looked at the man's fierce face, thinking to herself that her guess was indeed correct.

After all, in the future, Yan Jue will be crowned with the title of "God of War" by the entire Dongyue.

“They should be far away by now. Let’s go back to the inn and discuss this in detail with them in our rooms.” Shen Pingjin yawned.

Yan Jue naturally had no objections, gave a soft "hmm", put his arm around Chen Pingjin's waist, and slipped away from the woods.

Meanwhile, inside the Illusory Shadow Pavilion.

Lu Qingjia was sitting in the room, her heart seemingly shrouded in endless dark clouds.

He had been trapped in this room for three days. At first, he thought the man in black would come in to check on him, but... he just opened a door and window and sent a servant in to bring in food.

Every time Xumi met Lu Qingjia's eyes, she felt a pang of pity, but when she saw Lu Qingxiao's cruel gaze, she would coldly look away and close the doors and windows to avoid looking at him.

At the same time, when she came out, she looked at Lu Qingxiao sitting in the chair and felt puzzled.

"Young Master, what are your plans regarding Lu Qingjia?"

"Keep him in the room, don't let him die. Bring him some food every day, but remember, don't pay any attention to him."

Xumi was taken aback. This answer was the same as it had been a few days ago.

"Your Highness, I obey your command," Xumi could only reply coldly.

Lu Qingxiao has already sent people to investigate Shen Pingjin's whereabouts.

Shen Pingjin has now come to Yangzhou in Jiangnan with someone, and it seems she is going to do something.

If she knew that Lu Qingjia was trapped because of him... Lu Qingxiao's lips curled into a smile. It would be quite interesting.

His original plan was to take Lu Qingjia away and hand her over to the Northern Barbarians, but now he regrets it.

As for why he regretted it, it was naturally because he didn't want to see Lu Qingjia die so easily.

Shen Pingjin is definitely going to die, and Yan Jue is definitely going to die too. Although it won't be easy for him to die, those who stood in his way must die, no matter the cost.

“Sumeru,” Lu Qingxiao said coldly.

Sumi was startled, his hair standing on end from the shout, but he still tried to remain calm and said, "Young...Young Master..."

"Come with me to Yangzhou in Jiangnan, we're going to arrest someone."

Upon hearing that it was just about arresting people, the fear that had been clouding Xumi's eyes gradually dissipated, followed by confusion. "Young Master, if Xumi goes to Yangzhou in Jiangnan with you, what will happen to this little boy?"

Xumi was unaware of Lu Qingjia's identity. In his eyes, Lu Qingjia was just a little boy who was useful to his young master.

Lu Qingxiao had naturally thought of this. He looked coldly at the shadows to the side and said, "Hua Er, come out."

In the blink of an eye, a woman appeared in the dimly lit attic space. She was dressed in red, with porcelain-white skin exposed. Her fox-like eyes were lazily lowered, and her small hands, painted with nail polish, were slightly raised. She flashed to Lu Qingxiao's side.

She crouched down, her snow-white chest faintly visible. "Young Master, Hua Er is here."

Lu Qingxiao didn't even glance at the scantily clad Hua Er; his eyes held only endless coldness and chill. "For this operation, all you need to do is stay by my side and help me. You can stay in the Void Pavilion and come to support me whenever you receive my signal."

"Make some everyday food and send it to that room every day. Remember, you must make sure that little boy finishes everything. Don't waste a single thing. Wait for me to return in the Phantom Pavilion."

Hua'er looked at Lu Qingxiao with deep respect in her eyes, her face full of admiration and obedience, "Young Master, Hua'er will definitely complete the mission well and not let you worry!"

Lu Qingxiao nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, you may leave now."

Almost instantly, the woman in red disappeared from the spot, leaving only a wisp of red brocade in the air.

As Xumi watched Hua'er's departing figure, he felt a sense of worry.

He was a little scared! Who would have thought that this time the young master wouldn't take Hua'er out, but only him!

Lu Qingxiao glanced at Xumi and said, "Prepare the carriage. We're going to Yangzhou in Jiangnan this afternoon."

"Yes, sir!"

Although Xumi was afraid, he still dared not disobey Lu Qingxiao's orders.

Almost immediately, he slipped away.

Lu Qingxiao glanced at Xumi's departing figure with amusement, then got up from his seat and walked to the room where Lu Qingjia was being held.

The gatekeepers of the Phantom Pavilion are specially made so that people inside cannot see people outside.