"Master, what's going on? That woman who appeared in front of Helian Jue's army, you were the one who took her there, weren't you?"
Helian Qi hurriedly entered the study. In the candlelight, a dark figure was already waiting on the couch by the window.
As soon as he stepped into the room, Helian Qi asked anxiously.
He was assassinated before Helian Jue returned to the capital.
At the same time, people in the palace will also take action to kill Xie Yuan and her four little cubs.
The person who takes action will lead the clues to Empress Dowager Xiao.
Thus, Empress Xiao, as the birth mother of the emperor and the empress dowager of the dynasty, was convicted of poisoning the crown prince.
A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, so it is perfectly reasonable for the Empress Dowager to step forward and select a new emperor.
Of course, we must also be wary of the Emperor and Empress's Xuanjia Army and Yinjia Army launching an attack and directly besieging the capital.
At this time, the Ruyang Prince's Mansion, with its 20,000 troops, will launch a swift and decisive attack.
...Such a complete plan, utilizing all available informants, was a grand undertaking that the Prince of Ruyang's mansion had been planning for decades.
On Helian Jue's way back to the capital, Helian Qi planted gunpowder on a necessary route.
He was determined to blow Helian Jue to smithereens, leaving him no chance of escape.
The plan was progressing smoothly, and Helian Jue was about to reach the valley when the army suddenly stopped.
The reason the army stopped moving was actually caused by its own allies.
How could Helian Qi not cause trouble?
If he hadn't been rational enough to remind himself, he would have started swearing!
stupid!
opinionated!
Damn it, I'm so unlucky to have such a terrible teammate.
"So what if it's me? I've already said I'll find someone to assassinate (bewitch) Helian Jue!"
"This woman has an extraordinary background. She will definitely have the opportunity to get close to Helian Jue and then carry out the next step of the plan."
The masked leader of the Yellow Sect appeared completely at ease.
He could feel Helian Qi's surging anger, and he could guess that the other party must be cursing him in secret.
Ah, this Prince Ruyang's heir has probably forgotten that he and I are partners, not superiors and subordinates.
The leader of the Huang Cult wasn't just capable of blackmail; he also put in a lot of effort for this plan.
For example, the explosives that Helian Qi used to set up the ambush were obtained by him.
He had said that the woman was no ordinary person; she, like Empress Xie, knew many strange and unusual things.
However, the woman didn't seem very bright, and her skills were far inferior to those of Empress Xie.
But that's enough!
At least for him, she still had value to him.
"Your Highness, do you think you can succeed in poisoning someone by bribing the cooks in Helian Jue's camp?"
"How cautious is Helian Jue? Besides, poisoning is too unpredictable!"
"That cook never even got to see Helian Jue in person. The plan failed, and there's no way to salvage it."
“My people are more reliable. She has been successfully taken under Helian Jue’s wing. We’re just waiting for the right opportunity to make our move!”
Poisoned silver needles are inconspicuous and not easily exposed.
However, its power is immense; a mere puncture of any part of the skin and flesh is enough to kill Helian Jue on the spot!
"...Did that woman really succeed?"
"Can she be relied upon?"
Helian Qi was somewhat tempted after hearing what the leader of the Yellow Sect said.
"Of course! She wouldn't dare to go against me; she could only obediently do as I said!"
The leader of the Yellow Sect held the woman's lifeline in his hands. As someone who had once recruited followers through feudal superstition, he knew several highly accomplished masters.
He might not be able to fool a truly intelligent person like Xie Yuan, but he could easily coax a foolish woman who considers herself clever.
"Let's take a two-pronged approach."
"My men, your men, attack together!"
Helian Qi was still somewhat uneasy.
Furthermore, having both sides act together provides double insurance, increasing the chances of success!
A hint of disdain flashed in Huang Jiao's eyes, showing his disdain for Helian Qi's petty nature.
He stood up and said, "Whatever!"
Then, after confirming that Helian Qi had nothing else to do, he turned around and went behind the bookshelf, leaving the study through a secret passage.
Helian Qi watched the leader of the Yellow Sect leave, but he himself sat on the low couch, carefully recalling and studying the other party's words.
After confirming that there were no problems, he stood up and prepared to go back to his dormitory to rest.
But when he opened the study door, his pupils suddenly contracted—
Outside the door, his wife, who should have been fast asleep, was looking at him with disbelief.
“Ah Qing, I can explain.”
"...This matter is very complicated. It's not just me; the Empress Dowager, the Third Prince, and others are all involved."
“Ah Qing, I’m doing this for you and for our future. You’re so outstanding, you could totally become the second Empress Xie.”
"Once our great cause succeeds, I will share this supreme power with you, just like Helian Jue did!"
Helian Qi held Nanling's hand, his voice gentle, but his eyes were fervent.
Having his true colors discovered, Helian Qi was naturally flustered and felt a strange sense of fear.
However, amidst his panic, Helian Qi also let go of his biggest burden—always keeping things from his partner was actually quite troublesome.
Moreover, Princess Nanling is no ordinary woman; she is Empress Xie's confidante!
The Empress Dowager did indeed have a way of poisoning the Jiaofang Palace.
But Helian Qi wanted "absolutely no mistakes".
Xie Yuan's performance over the years has been closely watched by the Ruyang Prince's Mansion, which has long coveted the throne.
Her competence, her intelligence, and her many brilliant strokes of genius made the Prince of Ruyang and his son wary.
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