The moment Zhou Qianyan received the secret letter, she had already devised a plan in her mind.
I have been back at the Zhou family home for half a month.
Aside from extracting information about the weapon's power from her two older sisters, she had no access to anything else; Zhou Zhenguang and Zhou Cheng handled everything themselves.
Even the places where grenades and bullets were stored were heavily guarded, and no one could approach them without Zhou Cheng's verbal order.
Otherwise, Zhou Qianyan wouldn't have been unable to obtain the grenade and complete the mission for so long.
Just as the Zhou family was about to conquer Yan Kingdom, if there was no further progress, the East and the Academy would be in danger. Fortunately, good news came from Cheng Gui Pavilion, which might allow her to escape.
"Does Third Sister want me to give you a hand grenade for self-defense?"
Seeing that Zhou Qianyan had stopped there and didn't say the next half of her sentence, Zhou Cheng spoke for her: "If there really is some ambush in the brothel, Cheng Gui Pavilion is really planning something."
"So you could use the explosion as a warning to remind me?"
"Yes." Zhou Qianyan pursed her lips and said, "Fourth brother, I'm not doing this for myself, but because I'm worried about your safety. Ever since I returned to the Zhou family, I've felt..."
"Maybe it's just my imagination, but I always feel like you're distant from me, not as warm as you used to be."
"The grenade is a priceless treasure of the Zhou family. If it falls into enemy hands, the consequences would be unimaginable. And since I just returned from Nanyue Academy, I'm worried you won't trust me, so I..."
Zhou Cheng heard this.
His gaze fell on Zhou Qianyan's face and lingered for two seconds.
Such a sincere look, yet with a hint of unease and fear of being misunderstood. It's hard to imagine that such an outspoken and selfless older sister could be full of lies and betray Zhou Cheng.
"Third sister is overthinking it."
"It's not that I don't trust you, but I'm just taking precautions against any unexpected events," Zhou Cheng explained, then casually pulled a grenade from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Qianyan.
Seeing the weapon in her hand, Zhou Qianyan's heart skipped a beat.
Its jet-black surface is engraved with regular patterns, and it feels heavy and oppressive in your hand.
This is it!
She had witnessed it several times in the past two weeks. Such a small grenade, upon landing, actually blew open the city gate and easily destroyed the powerful Yan Kingdom!
Zhou Cheng patted Zhou Qianyan on the shoulder and said reassuringly, "There's nothing unthinkable about it. Just take this for protection."
"Since Cheng Gui Pavilion sent word that Xianyi is in a brothel, time is of the essence. Third Sister, you should go ahead first. Once you find Xianyi, you must bring her back safely."
"If we encounter any danger along the way, detonate the grenades. I will lead Zhou family confidants to ambush you near the brothel. We will come to your rescue as soon as we hear any noise!"
“............”
Zhou Qianyan's heart pounded as she received the grenade. She outwardly responded with emotion, then carefully placed the grenade into her breast pocket.
Then she lowered her eyes, gathered the sleeve containing the medicine, and quickly left the mansion, heading towards the brothel.
The second it took to close the door and leave.
She didn't notice!
Zhou Cheng, standing behind her, suddenly turned cold. He watched her departing figure and let out a deep laugh.
Cheng Gui Ge, Nan Yue Academy, and this third sister whose authenticity is unknown—do they really think they can be fooled by a single letter?
There had been no news or trace of Xianyi for so long when Third Sister suddenly rushed over and said with certainty that there was news. Immediately afterward, a letter from Cheng Gui Pavilion arrived.
The appearance of grenades and bullets was enough to ignite the envy and fervor of all the powers in the Central Plains.
He didn't believe that Cheng Guige would help the Zhou family without considering the benefits he might gain!
He also didn't believe that Nanyue Academy could truly be detached from worldly affairs and devoid of desires!
so--
"Black Rat! Come in!" Zhou Cheng withdrew his gaze and gave the order towards the back door.
Black Rat immediately pushed open the door and entered, kneeling on one knee, and reported: "Young Master is indeed a prophet. An hour ago, the Third Miss did receive a secret letter, but it did not come from the academy."
"Judging from the route taken, it should have been sent from Chenggui Pavilion."
"Young Master, have Cheng Gui Pavilion and Nan Yue Academy truly formed an alliance?"
This matter was originally just Zhou Cheng's guess, a shallow idea, but he never expected that it would come true.
The day my third sister returned.
They constantly tried to sow discord between the Zhou family and Cheng Gui Pavilion.
Same!
During this time, Cheng Yan also kept trying to sow discord between the Zhou family and Nanyue Academy.
But today, Cheng Gui Ge and Third Sister have started to interact. What's most interesting is that Third Sister came to report that she had learned about Cheng Xianyi, and then Cheng Gui Ge also came. What does this mean?
This means that while the two appear to be allied, they are still not truly united!
"Third Sister... are you really still the same Third Sister who once said she would stand up for me?" Zhou Cheng's dark eyes narrowed, a hint of sorrow and coldness flashing across them, as he coldly said, "Pass on the order!"
"Mobilize one hundred sharpshooters and five hundred grenades, and come with me to the brothel!"
"I don't care what Cheng Gui Pavilion and the Academy are plotting. Now, I don't trust anyone. My patience has run out. Since we've all gathered together today, let's all die here!"
"You'd better pray that the immortal is unharmed..."
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