Chapter 616 First time seeing someone so lucid even while possessed
The commotion outside was too great for Xiao Tang to ignore, so she simply went out to take a look.
Several disciples were seen surrounding and binding a female disciple with bloodshot eyes.
Standing to one side was the tall and slender Gu Hanxin.
The man made a hand gesture with his fingers, seemingly chanting incantations.
Not far away, there was also a slightly older man who looked very much like Gu Hanxin, standing at a distance watching the commotion.
Everyone was actively trying to control the woman.
Xiao Tang knew that the arrangements made during the day had worked.
At that time, she gave these girls talismans. By observing who would have the spell activated at night, she could tell who was a spy, or if they weren't, they were very likely connected to one.
Bai Ruolian, who had been watching from the sidelines, hurriedly ran to her and whispered, "Luckily, Yan Shi was guarding the door of the Empress's room, otherwise this person would have broken in and harmed the Empress."
Xiao Tang, who was originally just observing the situation in front of him, inexplicably looked at the woman rushing towards him.
This woman's overly familiar manner made her very uncomfortable.
Xiao Tang responded softly, as if in reply: "You don't need to tell me these things, I know."
The woman gently pursed her red lips, "Your Majesty, perhaps Lian'er was being disrespectful, but it was really close! As soon as Lian'er saw it, she immediately sent her senior brother over."
Xiao Tang: "..."
She wondered if she should thank the woman before she would shut up.
Xiao Tang pursed his lips, not liking this woman very much.
She even calls herself "Lian'er"—who does she think she is disgusting?
That affectedly playful look disgusted her.
Xiao Tang pursed her lips slightly, her expression clearly showing her disdain.
The two words were written clearly on his face.
Bai Ruolian seemed completely oblivious, and instead smiled radiantly, saying, "Your Majesty the Empress has been frightened. Please go back to your room and rest. I'll have my senior brother deal with this woman properly."
That tone was very unpleasant to hear.
It seemed to be telling Xiao Tang, both openly and subtly, that she and Gu Hanxin had a close relationship.
But... who cares?
Xiao Tang thought this woman was out of her mind.
Could it be that he's treating her as a hypothetical enemy and deliberately asserting his dominance?
Xiao Tang was speechless.
This is utterly speechless!
"Hmm." Seeing that Bai Ruolian was about to start rambling on again, she immediately interrupted her, "You don't need to ramble on. Go somewhere cool and don't stand here. I get a headache just listening to you talk."
Upon hearing this, Yan Shi immediately glared at Bai Ruolian with a murderous look.
Anyone who makes Her Majesty the Empress uncomfortable must be eliminated!
This is the order His Majesty sent yesterday via carrier pigeon.
If he doesn't do a good job, His Majesty will blame him.
Bai Ruolian quickly realized the murderous intent in his eyes, swallowed hard, and hurriedly stepped back, giving an awkward smile.
After distancing herself from Xiao Tang, she turned her gaze away, a look of disdain and mockery on her face.
I just observed Gu Hanxin's expression when he looked at Xiao Tang, and there was no emotion in it.
Xiao Tang looked at Gu Hanxin without any reaction.
It seems she misunderstood before.
The woman, bound hand and foot, was led away amidst a commotion.
Gu Hanxin clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Tang: "I apologize for disturbing Your Majesty's rest."
"It's alright, go and interrogate them."
Xiao Tang also pulled her cloak tighter. "I also have no desire to sleep, so I'll go with you to interrogate them."
As she left, she glanced at a man in the distance who looked remarkably like Gu Hanxin.
Seeing her scrutinizing her brother, Gu Hanxin explained, "That's my brother, Gu Hanguang, he..."
Those born at noon, as the Empress said.
But he just couldn't bring himself to say the second half.
Xiao Tang nodded, as if she understood, and said, "Your brother looks just like you. You two brothers must have a very good relationship, right?"
Faced with the Empress's question, Gu Hanxin smiled helplessly.
It might have been wonderful before, but now... because of Yan Ruyu, he's a little afraid to talk to his brother.
Xiao Tang looked at his helpless and bitter smile, completely baffled.
[Beep, host, tonight, if you find the person behind this, a generous gift will be yours.]
Xiao Tang: ...
The system is so annoying.
What kind of gift package?
To get the dog system to shut up and stop bothering her, she had no choice but to feign helplessness and ask a question.
I asked the question with reluctance.
The system was immediately delighted: "Well, I'm sure you'll like the gift pack. Just focus on completing it."
Oh.
Saying it is the same as not saying it at all.
The dog system is well-versed in the essence of nonsense literature.
Xiao Tang gave a perfunctory reply and followed Gu Hanxin to the dark dungeon where the female disciples were being escorted.
At Shensuan Mountain, rewards and punishments have always been clearly defined.
Whenever someone needs to be punished, the dark prison is the best place.
Because of the secluded nature of the secret prison, ordinary disciples are not allowed to enter.
When they entered, the disciples who had just been loudly cursing all stood guard outside the door, preventing them from entering.
The woman was locked in a dark cell, her eyes bloodshot.
Upon noticing Xiao Tang's arrival, she excitedly rushed to the railing, howling loudly.
It was as if he were possessed by a wild beast.
Others couldn't see clearly, but Xiao Tang could see it clearly: this woman was possessed not only by the vengeful spirit of a wild beast, but also by other vengeful spirits.
He was filled with resentment.
I didn't notice it when I went up the mountain before.
Shensuan Mountain has been developing rapidly in recent years, and it has become increasingly open about accepting disciples, resulting in a growing number of disciples.
Xiao Tang did see quite a few unfamiliar faces, but she didn't take it to heart.
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