"You make it sound simple. Do you think killing her is that easy? She has someone behind her who is guiding her. I'm not sure if I can do it myself."
"Besides, since you have your own private soldiers, why not just send someone to kill her? Wouldn't that be possible without anyone noticing?"
He was still a little hesitant. This thing was dangerous and the price must be linked to his own life.
"impossible."
Chu Zhiyao lowered his eyes, and his heart ached when he heard Luo Zhaozhao's painful voice coming from inside.
"I tried it before, but for some reason, all the secret guards who went there disappeared. Now that Gu Fengnan is back, it's even harder to kill her."
"The only solution now is to use Gu, and I know you have a way."
As he spoke, Chu Zhiyao grabbed Leiman's arm tightly.
Leiman thought for a long time and finally sighed.
"Okay, I promise you, but I'm not sure if it will succeed."
As he was speaking, the doctor came out
"Deputy General Chu..."
He lowered his head tremblingly, not daring to look at Chu Zhiyao's expression.
"We tried our best, but the child couldn't be saved. Madam is in critical condition now. There are large blood clots in her stomach. We have done everything we can. Now it all depends on Madam's own luck."
"Deputy General Chu, I express my condolences."
After saying that, he led a group of people away.
Although he had made preparations, Chu Zhiyao was still stunned when the moment really came.
Leiman sighed and looked at Chunhe
"Go ask your deputy general for leave. He might not be able to take the martial arts test this time..."
"Need not."
After being stunned for a while, Chu Zhiyao stood up even though his voice was trembling.
"It is precisely because of this that I should...participate in this martial arts test."
After saying that, he walked into the door.
Luo Zhaozhao was lying on the bed with her back to Chu Zhiyao. Her figure was thin, and the quilt covering her body outlined a very beautiful curve.
But I saw her trembling shoulders, her intermittent groans of pain, and the smell of blood filling the room.
"Zhao Zhao..."
Hearing Chu Zhiyao's voice, Luo Zhaozhao's shoulders trembled for a moment, and he immediately curled up into a ball.
"I'm dying, I'm losing my child..."
"No, I won't let you die... Zhao Zhao, I will make those who hurt you pay the price... I will avenge you."
He took a step forward, as if he wanted to reach out and turn Luo Zhaozhao's body around, but when his palm reached Luo Zhaozhao's shoulder, he trembled and stopped, pursing his lips.
"Zhao Zhao, I won't let you die."
Luo Zhaozhao stopped talking and just buried his head deeper. Leiman, who was standing at the door, watched all this and said slowly:
"However, you can go and have a look at your Imperial Master. His Luofo Temple has many treasures. You can go and ask him. There is a high probability that he can find a way."
Chu Zhiyao pursed his lips tightly, and finally looked at Luo Zhaozhao's trembling shoulders.
"Him..."
…
After the emperor gave some speeches, the martial arts test began.
The first one is to use a sword.
Gu Fengnan and Chu Zhiyao were not interested in swords and knives, so Gu Qingsheng didn't pay much attention to it.
But it is worth noting that Lin Qingshan is here.
Gu Qingsheng had never expected that as the legitimate son of the Shangshu Mansion who had always been overshadowed by Lin Song, this was the first time he would show his talents in front of everyone.
Most people came with the idea of watching a good show, but the Shangshu who was sitting in his seat still had a hint of helplessness. He sat there and sighed.
Since Lin Song's death, Minister Lin seemed to have not attended court for a long time due to excessive grief. This news was only recently released.
The Fourth Prince sat on the high platform reserved for the princes, and listened calmly to Eunuch Li's report on the list of people who would compete in swordplay.
"Doesn't Lin Qingshan usually stay out of these things? Why did he change his surname this time?"
"By the way, does he know martial arts? How come I don't know this?"
The third prince Gu Haozhi thought for a long time but could not think of the rumor about Lin Qingshan practicing martial arts. He looked at the weak and frail Lin Qingshan on the stage and sighed.
"Could it be that he's hiding something? Planning to surprise us?"
Lin Qingshan was facing off against a fat and strong man. He had made several military achievements and held an official position of medium importance. However, his strong physique looked a bit funny when he held a sword.
With the two of them facing off, and since it was Lin Qingshan's first time participating, everyone was more or less looking forward to him. This combination was quite interesting.
Most people were thinking about the Third Prince, and many people looked at the Shangshu with strange eyes.
"I didn't expect this Shangshu to be so far-sighted. He lost a concubine's son and raised a legitimate son."
The Third Prince continued to speak, and the Fourth Prince shook his head and smiled bitterly at the combination.
"I think Lin Qingshan is not as powerful as you think. He was probably forced onto the martial arts stage by the Minister."
"The intention should be to remind the world that he has more than one son, Lin Song."
Sure enough, as the Fourth Prince spoke, the burly man on the stage knocked Lin Qingshan off the stage with just one blow, stirring up a cloud of dirt.
This duel went on too fast. The little expectation in Lin Qingshan's heart was dashed before it even settled down. Then came the huge sound of laughter.
"Is there no one left in the Shangshu Mansion? They sent such a loser to take the throne!"
"I originally thought Lin Qingshan was a man with hidden talents, but I didn't expect him to be such a complete idiot. It's hilarious."
"The Minister must be pissed! I didn't expect it to end so quickly! I haven't even recovered from it yet!"
“…”
There were bursts of whispers, but unlike these words, although the Shangshu had a gloomy face, he was not as angry as everyone said.
Lin Qingshan also stood up from the ground like a rabbit, patted the dust off his body, and saluted the strong man with his simple and elegant appearance.
"Thank you for your advice."
There was another round of noise and laughter, but Lin Qingshan seemed to be completely inaudible to these sounds.
Only Liang Zhouqing came to support him.
Xu Qingyi watched all this and slowly said
"Those who can endure the pain can accomplish great things."
"What do you think he's trying to achieve by being humiliated on the stage?"
Miao Lanlan was very puzzled about Lin Qingshan's behavior and asked Gu Qingsheng.
"What's the point?"
Gu Qingsheng laughed and looked at the Shangshu in the distance.
"What else can we expect? After Lin Song's death, many people who were just waiting for the show said that there was no one to succeed the Shangshu Mansion."
"This Shangshu must be getting restless. This means that there are more than just Lin Song children in the Shangshu Mansion. Even if Lin Qingshan inherits the Shangshu Mansion, those who are watching the show won't be able to get a piece of the pie."
"So that's why he didn't get angry and let Lin Qingshan make a fool of himself..."
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