A hint of smile flashed through Liao Wu's eyes. "Thank you, Princess. This Soul-Calming Mushroom is in the secret vault of the Qiyu Kingdom royal family, but it's not easy to get."

Gu Xinran showed a hint of suspicion: "Really? Are you trying to trick us into going to Qiyu Country to be your thugs?"

Liao Wu's face darkened slightly. "Do you think I'm that kind of person? I'm taking you to rob the royal secret vault. The risk is huge. If we're caught, we'll be killed without a burial place."

After saying this, he raised his right hand to swear, but Gu Xinran hurriedly stopped him.

Don't use a person you doubt, and Liao Wu is also waiting to get rid of the poison. Think about it, since he entered the Gu Mansion over the past year, his behavior has been remarkable and he doesn't seem like a treacherous person.

He is in such a miserable situation. It would be nice if he could cooperate and achieve a win-win situation. It would be best if he could turn the Qi Yu Kingdom upside down. It would be even better if Liao Yanzhen could become the emperor of the Qi Yu Kingdom.

Relying on this friendship, he will definitely not become enemies with the Lan Kingdom during his time in power. However, this matter still needs to be discussed carefully with Xiao Mingzhan, as he knows more about royal conspiracies.

Gu Xinran smiled at him and said, "Go back and wait. I will give you a satisfactory answer."

Liao Yanzhen nodded gratefully and left with Ling Yun.

After the crowd dispersed, Gu Xinran went directly to Prince Qi's Mansion and explained the situation in detail to Xiao Mingzhan.

Xiao Mingzhan pondered for a moment, the corners of his mouth curled up, "This is good news, it seems we have to go to Qiyu Country to see the scenery."

The two conspired for a while before reluctantly parting ways.

The next day, the team heading south, led by Xiao Mingzhan, Gu Xinran, Duan Yunchi, and Doctor Ling, set off. Liao Yanzhen and Ling Yun were also in the team.

The journey from the capital to southern Xinjiang is a long one. One has to pass through Qingzhou and Huzhou to reach the southern Xinjiang of Yunzhou.

They played while walking along the way. When they passed Huzhou, they also visited the newly founded Hongzhi Academy by Li Daru and Mr. Fan. When they talked about the fact that Xuanxuan was now studying with Master Dou, they were both very pleased.

It was already the end of March when they arrived at Yunzhou Prefecture, and the Zhennan Palace became lively because of their arrival.

Last year, my grandmother only lived in Jinzhou for more than a month before she was taken back to Yunzhou Prefecture because my third aunt was pregnant.

Duan Yunchi hadn't been home for more than a year and was promoted to a big brother. His third aunt had just given birth to a little girl as she wished, and everyone in the house was overjoyed.

There were things to do and he couldn't stay for long. After the reunion, he said goodbye and left for southern Xinjiang early the next morning. Gu Xinran came to Nanyi County again.

After a year, there have been earth-shaking changes here. There are no thatched huts anymore. The villages and towns are now filled with neatly arranged blue brick and tile houses. The fields are lush green and the crops are growing very well.

Children were playing in front of and behind the houses, and adults were working in the fields. They had faint smiles on their faces and looked strong, which was completely different from what I saw last year.

When we arrived at Nanyi County, we found that the city gates were tall and the city walls were strong.

Once you enter the city, you'll find the main streets are all cement roads, lined with shops, and bustling with activity.

Everyone was amazed by the newly built county town. The second cousin Duan Yunze who was accompanying them praised Gu Xinran's achievements to the utmost.

Xiao Mingzhan was proud of it and was happy in her heart. Her little girl was so amazing and so unique.

Due to important matters, we stayed in Nanyi County for a day and then continued to head towards southern Xinjiang.

Three days later, they arrived at the Zhennan Army camp. When uncle Duan Qingyan saw Gu Xinran, his usually serious face smiled like a spring breeze.

After some greetings, they got down to business. Liao Yanzhen had already connected with his third uncle, and everyone gathered in the main hall of the general's mansion to discuss important matters.

Duan Qingyan spoke first: "I heard that the Emperor of Qiyu Kingdom is nearing the end of his life. Although he has appointed a crown prince, several princes are still fighting each other. Is this the case, Third Young Master?"

Liao Yanzhen's third uncle said, "The general is well-informed. The Second and Third Princes' factions are fighting fiercely with the Crown Prince's faction. The court is in turmoil, assassinations are happening all the time, and the people of Kyoto are in a state of panic."

Liao Yanzhen: "When dogs bite each other, they get a mouthful of fur. It's best if both sides get hurt."

Xiao Mingzhan: "We need to add fuel to the fire and make them fight harder. Third Young Master, you have been lying dormant for so many years. There should be a lot of evidence that the prince and the crown prince have done bad things. Throw it all out. The more chaotic the better."

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These people were discussing conspiracies and plots, and Gu Xinran was just listening.

The next day, everyone disguised themselves and sneaked into the Kingdom of Qiyu through a secret entrance.

Then the troops split into two groups. Liao Yanzhen and his third uncle went first to join forces with their own forces, adding fuel to the fire of the conflict between the two sides.

Gu Xinran and his companions disguised themselves as merchants and slowly approached the capital of Qiyu Kingdom.

Six days later, the two teams gathered in Kyoto. At this time, the prince raised private soldiers, murdered the fifth prince, and raped women... The scandals of the second and third princes were also exposed. Various news were flying all over the place, and the seriously ill old emperor was so angry that he was dying.

Gu Xinran gave Liao Yanzhen a top-grade ginseng and antler pill, allowing him to take the opportunity to go to the palace to offer the medicine to restore his identity and gain the favor of the old emperor.

Liao Yanzhen gave Gu Xinran the map of the secret vault of the imperial palace. What was even more gratifying was that he actually knew a secret passage leading directly to the imperial palace.

On a dark and windy night, everyone started to act. Stealing treasures from the palace was not an easy task. Duan Yunchi and the secret guards all wanted to go, but were all rejected by Xiao Mingzhan.

There are only him and Gu Xinran. In this kind of situation, quality is more important than quantity. The two of them have space and a place to hide when they encounter danger. If other people go, they will be a burden.

The two men, dressed in eunuch uniforms, successfully entered the palace through the secret passage.

This was the first time that Gu Xinran did something bad with Xiao Mingzhan. She was extremely excited at the thought of stealing from other countries' secret vaults. She hadn't done things like robbery and robbing other people for a long time and missed it very much.

Xiao Mingzhan was good at light work, and he took Gu Xinran, who also had mediocre light work, in the palace of Qi Yu Kingdom as if he was in an empty place. Soon they arrived near the secret library.

Unexpectedly, the secret library was located in an abandoned cold palace. Only because Liao Yanzhen had a mother who was a queen did she know the address of the secret library.

When the two came to the room where the entrance was, they heard strange noises coming from inside.

How could there be someone in this dilapidated cold palace at this hour of night? Is it haunted?

Gu Xinran huddled close to Xiao Mingzhan, and the two of them quietly moved over to see what was going on.

Wow! Seeing two white bodies hugging each other, Xiao Mingzhan quickly covered Gu Xinran's eyes.

This is too exciting, a live pornographic show. To be honest, Gu Xinran really wants to see it.

The entrance was in this room, so they could only wait patiently, hoping that the two people inside would finish their business quickly and leave.

A lot of obscene music reached their ears, and the boys and girls blushed as if blood was dripping from their faces.

Fortunately, the people inside were not very strong, and it was finally over after half a minute.

Then, a delicate voice was heard: "This old immortal has been hanging on to his breath and refuses to die. I don't know where this new force came from. It is against our Yu'er. Rumors are flying everywhere. The old immortal has also received evidence that Yu'er has 20,000 private soldiers.

"Sixth Master, we've been planning this for so many years, and victory is so near. We can't let this opportunity slip away. Just find someone to kill him."