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In the palace, Jin Manyue was drinking tea with Jiang Zhiyi. Jin Manyue was used to being arrogant and looked down on the people in the Liu Mansion.
"My Lady, are the people of the Liu Mansion really worth using?"
Jiang Zhiyi put down the cup and said nonchalantly: "One more helper is always better than one more enemy, isn't it?"
"We couldn't even do something as simple as poisoning, and we were almost betrayed. If the Queen hadn't been prepared, we would have been dragged into this together."
Jiang Zhiyi squinted her eyes and enjoyed the sunshine.
"My Lady, why don't we start with the people around Liu Zaixi, or place a few people around her."
"The current target is not Liu Zaixi, but that annoying Qiu Wuji. As long as we can get rid of him, everything else will be easy to solve."
Jin Manyue had already given up on Qiu Wuji. Since she didn't like him, there was no need to hang herself on a crooked tree. There were thousands of men in the world, so why should she love only one? Jiang Zhiyi was right. A woman should step on men and pave the way for herself. Jiang Zhiyi promised Jin Manyue that as long as she became emperor, she would create a world where women ruled the world. Then, Jin Manyue would have as many men as she wanted.
Jin Manyue's eyes turned and she said, "Your Majesty, why not start with the people around Liu Zaixi?"
"oh?"
"I've been to Liu Zaixi's shop a few times and have inquired about it. There's a master by Liu Zaixi's side who is quite powerful. Most importantly, that man likes Liu Zaixi. I can tell."
Jiang Zhiyi became interested: "You mean, use men's jealousy to get rid of Qiu Wuji."
Jiang Zhiyi licked his lips. It was the most interesting thing to see men killing each other.
"As long as we arouse that person's jealousy and make him hate Qiu Wuji and help us, can't we get rid of Qiu Wuji?"
"That's right, you and Liu Fu should handle this matter together."
Jin Manyue was originally feeling complacent because Jiang Zhi agreed with her plan, but now when she heard that she had to cooperate with people from the Liu Mansion, she immediately frowned.
"The Liu Mansion is full of people who are more likely to cause trouble than to help."
Jiang Zhiyi patted Jin Manyue's hand and comforted her, "It's always good to have an extra helper. Maybe there will be a different result." Jin Manyue then reluctantly nodded in agreement.
A plan against Qiu Wuji unfolded.
On this day, Liu Zai Xi was watching Liu Mubai practicing sword in the courtyard of the palace, and Xiao Zhu was peeling grapes for Liu Zai Xi.
Liu Zaixi was very sharp. The long sword had several blunt edges and looked like it had lost its edge. He called out from a distance, "Xiaobai, why don't you change your long sword? This one is no longer as good."
Liu Mubai was about to speak when Qiu Wuji returned from the palace.
"Xi'er, what are you talking about?" Qiu Wuji naturally put his hands around Liu Zaixi's waist, and Liu Mubai's hands clenched unconsciously.
"Why are you back? Didn't you go to accompany Father?"
"It's all just the same old things, nothing more than just concern for your stomach."
Liu Zaixi didn't react and was stunned until she heard Xiaozhu shyly remind her in her ear: "I just want to know when the princess will get pregnant."
Liu Zaixi's face suddenly turned red and she almost lost her balance. Fortunately, Qiu Wuji held her.
Qiu Wuji's face had completely disappeared. Liu Zaixi sometimes felt that he was even more energetic than a modern person. He pecked Liu Zaixi's face lightly: "Xi'er, we have to work hard."
"If you give birth, then yes."
Liu Mubai stood in the distance, motionless, the pressure around him low. Why did everyone's attention shift whenever Qiu Wuji appeared? They were clearly accompanying him in sword practice, so why wouldn't they look at him? Why did they have to have his child? In an unnoticed corner, Liu Mubai's eyes flushed red as he sheathed his sword and turned to leave.
In the evening, at dinner time, Liu Mubai went out alone. He was going to forge a sword. Although he hated Qiu Wuji, he did not hide his love for Liu Zaixi. Liu Mubai took every word of Liu Zaixi to heart.
After handing the sword to the blacksmith shop, Liu Mubai was not in a hurry to go back. Who cared whether he went back or not? He walked forward aimlessly and unknowingly came to the place where they first met that day.
At that time, Liu Mubai was in a daze and at the mercy of others. It didn't matter whether he was alive or dead. No one had ever firmly chosen him. But Liu Zaixi was different. She said she wanted him.
Just as he was staring blankly, someone tugged at Liu Mubai's sleeve.
Liu Mubai subconsciously turned around and saw that person clearly. It was Jin Manyue. Although Jin Manyue was wearing a cloak and a veil, the years of keenness of a killer told Liu Mubai that she was Jin Manyue.
"Are you interested in chatting somewhere quiet?"
Liu Mubai said nothing and turned to leave. Jin Manyue said, "I can help you get Liu Zaixi."
Liu Mubai paused, and Jin Manyue immediately caught up, circling in front of him. "Don't you like Liu Zaixi? But I think Liu Zaixi will soon no longer have eyes for you. She only cares about Qiu Wuji. After a long time, she might not even glance at you. Can't you sense that Liu Zaixi's eyes are no longer on you?"
"What do you want to do?"
"Haha, nothing special, I just have a way that can let you and Liu Zaixi be together for a long time. Are you interested in going to the teahouse?" Jin Manyue seduced step by step.
Jealousy drives people crazy. Liu Mubai clenched his hands tightly, then finally loosened them: "Lead the way."
Jin Manyue smiled with satisfaction and took the bait.
The two came to a teahouse and booked a private room.
"Don't be nervous, I just need a little help from you."
"Stop talking nonsense."
Jin Manyue drank her tea slowly and said, "There will be a hunting banquet in the palace soon. All noble ladies can attend. It will be the most chaotic time."
"At this time, we plan to give Qiu Wuji to..." Jin Manyue made a gesture of wiping his neck.
Liu Mubai was puzzled: "Don't you like him?"
"That was in the past. After all, we're both the ones who can't get the love we want, right? I don't want to continue liking someone who hates me. Compared to men, power is the most important thing."
"As long as Qiu Wuji is killed, Concubine Hui will take the opportunity to kill the emperor. We have already accumulated a lot of power in the court. As soon as Qiu Wuji dies, Concubine Hui will immediately ascend the throne and become emperor. The world will change hands. By then, with your strength, you can take Liu Zaixi away and live your ordinary lives."
"Why should I trust you?"
"We're in the same boat. Honestly, wouldn't you hate it if you watched someone you love and someone you hate get married, and maybe even have children in the future?"
Liu Mubai looked away, he hated it.
Jin Manyue waited for Liu Mubai's answer, "What is your plan?"
Jin Man Yue smiled, jealousy is like this.
"The Emperor has given Qiu Wuji the responsibility of organizing the hunting banquet, so he will be very busy and unable to be with Liu Zaixi. However, Qiu Wuji definitely trusts you and believes that you will not harm Liu Zaixi, so it will be just you and Liu Zaixi alone. We need you to lead Liu Zaixi to a designated location. There will be a group of fake assassins who will deliberately injure you. You will find an excuse to leave Liu Zaixi and return to the camp to tell Qiu Wuji that you and the princess were attacked and that the princess slipped and fell off a cliff. Qiu Wuji will naturally go to the cliff to find Liu Zaixi. We will arrange the best assassins. Even if Qiu Wuji is a martial arts master, he will be outnumbered and it will be useless."
"Well, we will deal with Qiu Wuji without you having to do anything."
This plan is very simple, and it relies on the trust between people, but Liu Mubai doesn't know whether Qiu Wuji trusts him.
"How do you know Qiu Wuji will definitely trust me?"
"Because you are Liu Zaixi's man, Qiu Wuji will of course trust you. Just give it a try and you'll know."
After a long silence, Liu Mubai looked at Jin Manyue and said, "I agree."
Jin Manyue raised the corners of her lips. The plan was confirmed. Liu Mubai did not interrupt and spent more time with Jin Manyue, and left immediately.
Jin Manyue came out of a private room, and Liu Paner also came out of another private room.
"You will arrange the killer."
Liu Pan'er nodded and watched Jin Manyue leave, seeming to be thinking about something.
It's such a shame for someone like His Royal Highness Prince Heng to die. Liu Zaixi is on the death list anyway, so why must His Royal Highness Prince Heng die first? Why not...
Everyone has their own thoughts.
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A few days later, Qiu Wuji went to the palace again for the hunting banquet.
There had been hunting banquets before, but this was the first time that Qiu Wuji was fully responsible for it. Originally, Qiu Wuji was very happy to hear about the hunting banquet, as he could teach Liu Zaixi how to ride a horse and shoot arrows. But now his efforts would be in vain. Qiu Wuji did not like doing things without any reward.
"Hunting banquet?" Liu Zaixi said in surprise while nestling in Qiu Wuji's arms.
"Wouldn't that be a lot of fun?"
Qiu Wuji had a wry smile on his face: "Yes, but Xi'er will probably have to play alone. I need to be in charge of this hunting party."
Liu Zaixi waved his hand: "It's okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I can let Xiaozhu and Xiaobai accompany me."
"that's all?"
"What else?"
Qiu Wuji bit Liu Zaixi's earlobe and said with some dissatisfaction: "You don't want your husband just like that."
Liu Zaixi dodged in pain: "It's not like we won't see each other anymore. Anyway, I'm a little tired of seeing you every day. It's good to look at the trees and small animals."
After hearing the second half of the sentence, Qiu Wuji was shocked and fed up.
Then he pressed Liu Zaixi under him: "Xi'er, what do you mean by you're tired of looking at me? Huh?"
Liu Zai Xi wanted to escape from the side, but couldn't. He thought to himself that something was wrong and blurted out what he had said.
Looking at the aggrieved Qiu Wuji, Liu Zaixi tried his best to comfort the angry Qiu Wuji to avoid "punishment".
But obviously, this doesn't work.
Once the belt is loosened, sleepless nights begin.
There are no restrictions on participation in large-scale events such as the hunting banquet held by the royal family, so naturally everyone wants to squeeze in and take part.
In the past, the young ladies from aristocratic families all targeted Qiu Wuji, but Qiu Wuji was already married and they were in love. However, there were other young men from aristocratic families as well. Spring is always full of flowers, so why should you only love one flower?
The news spread throughout the capital, and all kinds of perfume and cloth shops were extremely busy, as everyone was talking about this hunting banquet.
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