Chapter 3506: Terrible Scheming

Chen Bi Ri asked hurriedly, "Did you find the person?"

Wu Yan looked solemn and shook his head slightly: "No."

Upon hearing this, Chen Bi Ri's face showed a disappointed expression. Wu Yan immediately said, "However, someone saw Hu Meir leave Doubei Town under the cover of night."

Chen Bi Ri asked, "She left Doubei Town? Where did she go?"

Wu Yan didn't say anything.

In fact, this question was completely meaningless. It was just that Chen Biri was anxious and angry at the moment and found it difficult to control his emotions.

Chen Wenxiao, on the other hand, was very calm. He stepped forward and said softly, "Uncle, Hu Meir was sent from Yan Country. It was only through Xiahou Jiu's recommendation that she was able to serve His Majesty."

Chen Bi Ri's face turned even paler.

"So, she really did this?"

“…”

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room fell silent and no one could respond.

It wasn't that they didn't dare respond - in fact, the situation before them, including the lingering smell of blood they could still smell in the house, made the facts very clear.

They just couldn't believe it.

They couldn't believe that the woman who looked weak and frail, who only acted like a spoiled child and sought favor from Li Wu Yu, the woman whom none of them took seriously, Hu Meir, was actually a spy sent by Yan State. She had such courage and skills that she killed several of Li Wu Yu's close attendants in one breath, even including Li Wu Yu himself.

Recalling how Li Wu Yu doted on her and obeyed her every word, they didn't dare to think about it.

This woman appears charming and attractive on the surface, but over the years, she has been ready to kill the man beside her at any time - what a terrible and scheming mind is this?

However, she definitely did not do this for herself, she must have been instructed by someone.

But, who is it?

Wu Yan thought for a while, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "The person was sent from Yan State. He must have been instructed by the Emperor of Yan State. Then we—"

"It's too late."

As if anticipating what he was about to say, Chen Wenxiao frowned and interrupted him: "If this happened before Xiahou Jiu sent out his troops, then our dispatch would be justified and there would be no need for us to force him. This battle must be fought, and it must have a result. But now-"

He glanced at Chen Biri and said, "I'm afraid Xiahou Jiu can't know about this."

Chen Bi Ri immediately said, "Of course not."

“…”

"As long as His Majesty is still here, Xiahou Jiu will not dare to act rashly."

“…”

"What we need to do now is to wait and see what happens. Let him and the Yan Kingdom fight each other out. Once both are defeated, we will announce the news of His Majesty's death. The most important thing is that His Majesty died at the hands of Hu Meir, and Hu Meir was introduced by Xiahou Jiu. By then, he won't be able to deny it even if he wants to!"

Wu Yan admired how quickly his uncle and nephew had come up with a plan, but then he turned to look at Li Wuyu, still lying on the bed—he was no longer a human being, just a piece of cold flesh. Death is like the extinguishing of a light. He asked worriedly, "What about His Majesty's body?"

Chen Bi Ri thought for a moment and said, "Immediately send a large block of ice into the palace. His body must be protected, at least until this battle is resolved."

"yes!"

Wu Yan immediately went down to pass on the order.

As soon as he left, the atmosphere in the room became a little depressing again. Chen Wenxiao looked at Chen Biri cautiously. The light in the room was very dim, but there was always a little light flickering in his eyes, as if he wanted to say something, but he hesitated. Chen Biri obviously also had some hidden emotions, and seemed particularly depressing at this time.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Wenxiao finally spoke and said softly, "Uncle."

"Um?"

"The news of His Majesty's death must be announced eventually."

"certainly."

"Yue State must also have it, have it—"

Chen Bi Ri glanced at him and said, "You mean to say that Your Majesty is young and has no children, nor any other brothers, so we need to consider the successor to the throne, right?"

Chen Wenxiao nodded.

Chen Bi Ri said: "Of course this matter needs to be considered, but not now."

Chen Wenxiao's eyes dimmed when he heard this.

Chen Bi Ri asked again: "Where is your brother?"

Chen Wenxiao said, "Wenxiong? He went to the camp to inspect the troops."

Chen Bi Ri said, "Have him come back soon. He doesn't know about this yet. When he comes back, we can discuss this matter properly."

Chen Wenxiao lowered his head. In the dim light, his eyes were completely lost in the darkness. After a moment, he raised his head. His face was calm and expressionless. He said, "Yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Chen Biri sat in the room, looking at his back. After a long while, he let out a long sigh.

This night was exceptionally long.

For Nan Yan, it was almost the longest night in her life.

She hardly slept the entire night, sitting stubbornly at the table. Even when she was extremely sleepy, she would just close her eyes and take a nap, but she would wake up immediately at the slightest movement outside.

At this time, just after the hour of Mao, the palace maids and eunuchs outside had already risen to prepare for the day's work. Only the sound of footsteps could be heard in the distance. Nan Yan suddenly opened her eyes and stood up from the table: "Xin Ping!"

But the room was empty.

Her heart seemed to fall into the abyss again, and for a moment even her breathing became a little suppressed.

At this moment, a hand reached out from behind and gently pressed her shoulders.

She knew it was Zhu Feng without looking back. His Majesty the Emperor knew she couldn't sleep, but he didn't take off his clothes or close his eyes. He just sat with her in the room by a candlelight all night. When Nan Yan turned around and met his bloodshot eyes, she felt worried and guilty.

She also knew that if she hadn't been so willful, Zhu Feng wouldn't have to suffer with her like this.

However, she really couldn't sleep peacefully when her daughter's whereabouts were unknown and might even fall into the hands of evil people.

"Your Majesty, no news all night?"

Zhu Feng shook his head: "No."

In fact, she had been asking many times. Even a gust of wind could wake her up all night. If there was any news, how could she not hear it?

But after getting such an answer, Nan Yan still lowered her head in disappointment.

Zhu Feng said softly, "Don't worry too much."

Nan Yan murmured, "How can I not worry?"

Zhu Feng said calmly, "This is Xinping's first time in Yongzhou. She has no meaning or value to the people and things here. Her only value is that she can threaten me."

Having said that, he paused.

Then he said, "With you."