Chapter 912 Sudden Arrival
Lin Yuesha's words moved Qi Heng deeply. It seemed that his status had risen sharply, from being disliked by the little girl to being able to get in on the inside, or at least into the circle of relatives.
Qi Heng was confident in his plan. Fearing that Lin Yuesha would worry, he had to tell a white lie: "Get a masked double so they will think that the double is Qi Heng who has been poisoned by the Seven-Day Death Spell."
Seven days of poisoning is the same as being asleep; as long as the substitute doesn't move, it's fine.
When Helian Cheng and other people come to test her, Lin Yuesha only needs to put on a genuine performance to fool them.
Who is in the know?
Lin Yuesha pondered for a moment. If Helian Cheng's people were not at ease and sent someone to assassinate her, it would increase the risk considerably. Having a double would be much safer.
"Xu Da".
Only Xu Da knew the truth; everyone else was kept in the dark.
This matter cannot be told to too many people. Not everyone can perform. Too many people will talk too much. If it is leaked, Helian Cheng will not take the bait, and Qi Heng's efforts will be in vain.
Qi Heng had already arranged for people to fall into the trap.
The first step to success is to deceive people.
"good."
Lin Yuesha gritted her teeth; she would do her best to accomplish it, for success or failure hinged on this moment.
The couple discussed some minor details, and Qi Heng made specific arrangements.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Yuwen Kun took Miaoyin away from Jinyu Pass and headed to the north, while Wei Lan only stayed for one night before being sent out of the camp.
Cooperating with the Wei family is a major event, and Qi Heng must deliberate for several days before giving a reply.
Everything was normal in the military camp. Xiao Qiuyue was writing a storybook when Lin Yuesha came to visit.
"I sang too many operas on New Year's Eve, and my throat is sore. I've been resting it for the past two days."
Xiao Qiuyue was surprised by Lin Yuesha's arrival, as the girl was always busy and rarely seen.
"Young Master Qiuyue, I've come to bring you some pastries."
Lin Yuesha's homemade cakes are very soft and not too sweet.
She sought advice from Xiao Qiuyue, and a few days later, she became the leading lady in a play.
“That’s how opera is done. Look at the script I’m writing right now.”
Xiao Qiuyue admired Madam Xu, so she wrote a play about a female general.
The entire family of the Protector of the Nation General was filled with loyal martyrs. The men died on the battlefield, while the women rode horses and carried swords to protect their home and country, doing no less than the men.
As the commander-in-chief, the female general was brave and decisive, forcing the enemy to retreat and bringing about a peaceful and prosperous era.
The plot of this play was full of twists and turns. Xiao Qiuyue hadn't finished writing it yet when Lin Yuesha saw the tragic part in the middle, she couldn't help but tear up.
After her husband's death, the female general did not collapse. After a brief period of grief, she arranged her husband's funeral, taught her children, and went into battle to fight the enemy. She was supported by her belief even when she was wounded and bleeding.
"This role is not easy to play."
Lin Yuesha sighed, "It's so hard to gain recognition and be moved."
Judging from Xiao Qiuyue's storybook, her words are touching enough; I wonder how they would sound when sung.
"You once asked me how to sing opera. The answer is still the same: immerse yourself in the role."
If you haven't experienced something yourself, it's hard to empathize with it emotionally unless you put yourself in its shoes.
When Xiao Qiuyue was performing, a scene came to mind.
"Come on, I'll sing you a song."
Xiao Qiuyue chose the middle section, the part after the female general's husband died, to sing. It was so sad and tragic. After listening to it, Lin Yuesha touched her face with her hand, which felt cold and wet.
She was so engrossed in her work that she didn't realize she had been crying the whole time, and there was even a puddle of water on the ground.
Substitute what you want to emulate.
Lin Yuesha found the answer she was looking for, exchanged a few pleasantries with Xiao Qiuyue, and agreed to come back in a few days to continue reading the play.
The foreign tribes did not challenge them again, and the Qi army camp remained peaceful until the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, when suddenly bad news came from the army.
Qi Heng suddenly fainted while discussing matters in the army's main tent.
Although a doctor had been summoned, no news had come. Even the expressions on the faces of Prince Luo and Madam Xu became much more solemn.
The news was kept under wraps, but it couldn't be kept from the generals who witnessed it firsthand in the army camp, and everyone sighed in despair.
Qi Heng was carried to a courtyard to recuperate. Lin Yuesha didn't know where the real person was. Anyway, when she went to check, she saw that same pockmarked face, eyes closed, and pale lips. The stand-in was lying on the bed, barely breathing.
Helian Cheng received the news that evening and found it hard to believe.
Helian Cheng summoned Wang Jinhu and asked, "Qi Heng suddenly fainted without warning. Do you know what happened?"
He suspected that everything was related to Wang Jinhu.
"Qi Heng has been struck by the Seven-Day Curse, and today is exactly the seventh day."
If this poison, known as "Seven Days to Kill," had been discovered earlier, there might have been a chance of recovery. However, it has now been seven days, and Qi Heng's sudden attack indicates that the poison has penetrated his lungs and internal organs, rendering any medicine ineffective.
"Chief Helian, I told you I had a trump card, and I didn't disappoint you, did I?"
Wang Jinhu automatically changed his form of address, and Helian Cheng chuckled; he liked this form of address.
However, whether it was a trap set by the Qi side remains to be verified.
After all, Qi Heng rarely makes mistakes, so it's a bit hard to believe he was suddenly poisoned this time.
"He is a human being, not a god."
If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. It's normal for Qi Heng to be schemed against and then be schemed against himself.
Before Wang Jinhu left, he had not yet been exposed. Qi Heng trusted the brother and sister, and during the New Year's toast, no one could find fault with him.
Wang Jinhu treated this as a trump card, observing the situation until news arrived to verify it.
Biyu, that little vixen, thought she could rest easy following Yuwen Kun. But if the alien race changed its leader, would Yuwen Kun leave behind a useless coward who would drag her down?
"Chief Helian, if you have doubts, then find a way to verify them. This is not difficult for you."
Since Wang Jinhu couldn't return to Daqi, joining Helian Cheng was his best option. People have an instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, which doesn't mean he's a fence-sitter.
“My parents were of a different race and died at the hands of the people in the Protector General’s Mansion. If I don’t avenge them, I’m not worthy of being a son.”
Wang Jinhu spoke a few heartfelt words, otherwise, he would never have betrayed Qi Heng, who had been kind to him and his sister.
"I'm not doubting you."
Helian Cheng was worried that Qi Heng might have ulterior motives, but he didn't take Wang Jinhu seriously.
Wang Jinhu made the right choice, but his path ahead will not be easy as he joins the leader.
That night, Helian Cheng made a decision. He didn't believe anyone's words. Seeing is believing. He heard that Qi Heng was not recuperating in the military camp but was moved to a villa in the city. This showed that he was worried that there were too many people in the military camp and that the news would leak out.
Therefore, Helian Cheng decided to personally go to Daqi.
"My lord, City Lord Yuwen has returned."
When his subordinate entered and reported this, Helian Cheng was startled.
Yuwen Kun had taken Miaoyin away for several days, so why did he suddenly return? Could it be that Miaoyin had been exposed, and Yuwen Kun had come back to settle scores with him? Helian Cheng was filled with doubt and suspicion.
"Lord Yuwen, what's wrong...?"
Helian Cheng hurriedly went out to greet him and asked respectfully.
It's good that he didn't leave; he has leverage. Leaving aside the leader, Helian Cheng wants to talk to Yuwen Kun himself.
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