Chapter 365 Exposed
The dim twilight was like a dark veil hanging heavily between heaven and earth.
Lanterns were lit under the eaves, and the long street fell into an eerie silence.
Pairs of eyes followed Li Weiyi's line of sight and fell on Zhuang Yue.
There was surprise and disbelief.
A large number of female officials and eunuchs in Luantai, either formed a battle formation or activated magic weapons to hunt down the evil cult's enemies. They also dispersed the crowd in advance and made careful arrangements. But they didn't expect to make such a big joke.
Yes, it's a joke.
The Luantai female official's secret meeting with a man should have been handled in secret, but now it has become known to everyone. More importantly, this female official is the closest attendant to the famous Fairy Yu.
Catching a cult leader turned into catching an adulterer.
Jiang Ning looked at Zhuang Yue with a frown on her face. With her state of mind and wisdom, she was at a loss. Because, based on her understanding of Zhuang Yue, the fact that this girl didn't immediately stand up and swing her sword at Zuo Ning explained everything.
Obviously, during the two years she had been at Du'e Temple, everyone had their own story happening.
Jiang Ning suddenly realized that Zhuang Yue also had an independent personality and was not her vassal, and it was impossible for her to live only for her forever.
The female officials of Luantai were not always forbidden to have contact with men. This rule was only put into place after the Oda Order was promulgated more than ten years ago.
Everyone has seven emotions and six desires.
The more you prohibit, the stronger the backlash will be.
Although many people present were gnashing their teeth in hatred, thinking that Zuo Ning and Zhuang Yue had tarnished Luantai, many more people showed envy and admiration.
I think Zuo Ning dared to come to Lingxiao City and tell this matter in front of countless people. Isn't he ready to die?
This boldness and bravery has a unique romance, much like the unforgettable tragic emotional events in the storytellers' stories, which are shocking and sympathetic.
Li Weiyi knew very well that Lingxiao City might not be able to withstand the catastrophe in three months, so he could take this opportunity to rescue Zhuang Yue in advance. It was an indisputable fact that he had used her, and if he could use this opportunity to rescue her from the fire pit, he would feel better.
Li Weiyi walked towards Zhuang Yue.
The Luantai martial artists present looked at each other and then at Jiang Ning, unsure whether to take action or not.
Even the two old ladies with extremely high cultivation levels were troubled.
If it were any other maid, they would definitely be suspicious, but it was Zhuang Yue, who was straightforward and stubborn, and loyal to the court and Jiang Ning. How could she have a problem? The formation of the seven female officials that Zhuang Yue was in had already dispersed.
The two younger ones had slightly red eyes and had no hostility towards Li Weiyi.
"Come with me."
Li Weiyi stretched out a hand, his eyes full of power.
Zhuang Yue knew that Li Weiyi's previous words were to deceive people and cover up the truth, but she was still a little confused. Her eyes were red and swollen, and she shook her head and said, "I can't betray the young lady... No matter whether what you said is true or not, I can't leave Luantai..."
Li Weiyi had a headache. He didn't expect her to be so stubborn, so he said, "After what happened today, you have no way to survive if you stay in Luantai. Your young lady can't protect you. Come with me. I swear, as long as I am still alive, I will never let you die."
Zhuang Yue could hear the sincerity in his words and believed in his ability. Even though she knew he was not referring to love between men and women, tears still flowed out of her eyes.
“Zheng!”
The Jingyu Sword flew out and fell into Jiang Ning's hands.
Jiang Ning's eyes were clear and cold. He was not deceived by appearances at all. He absolutely did not believe that Zuo Ning had nothing to do with the Nanyan Pass incident. Zhuang Yue, who was simple-minded, was definitely being used by him.
However, Zhuang Yue had been with her for more than ten years, so she had to not only save Zhuang Yue's life, but also save her dignity, so that she could have a place to stay in Luantai. Therefore, Zuo Ning could neither kill her nor let her go.
We have to think of a foolproof plan.
Several female officials around Zhuang Yue were selected to enter Luantai together when they were children, and they had a very deep friendship with each other.
When they saw Jiang Ning holding the sword, they all knelt down and begged for mercy.
"Master Jiang, please give them a chance to live!"
"Zhuang Yue was just confused for a moment."
"Zuo Ning...at least he has some courage and is not a coward..."
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Jiang Ning secretly admired Zuo Ning's methods. He was a powerful person who could play with people's hearts and emotions.
She said, "When did I say I wanted to kill them? Zuo Ning, even if the matter at Nanyan Pass has nothing to do with you. But your strength is enough to enter the Jiazi Book, and Luantai has not yet included your information. People on the blacklist who enter Lingxiao City without actively reporting are generally regarded as rebel spies by the court. You don't want to harm Zhuang Yue, do you? Let's go to Luantai."
Li Weiyi didn't expect Jiang Ning to have this trick, and was thinking about how to deal with it.
In the distance, the sound of wheels could be heard, clanging forward.
A gorgeous exotic beast carriage approached, followed by two rows of guards.
Taishi Bai's voice rang out from inside the car: "Master Jiang, Zuo Ning is a retainer of my Taishi family. I brought him to Lingxiao City from the General's Mansion. Since you can't provide evidence to prove that he is related to the evil cult murder at Nanyan Pass, I want to ask for a favor. As for the Jia Zi Book report, I will personally take him to Luantai tomorrow."
Tai Shi Bai used his magical energy to send a message to Jiang Ning: "This favor is also required by the West Sea Palace. I must take him there immediately. Please forgive me if I have offended you."
Li Weiyi wanted to take Zhuang Yue with him, but she was extremely stubborn and kept shaking her head.
Inside the car, Taishi Bai raised his voice and said, "Zuo Ning, you don't have to worry about her. She is Lord Jiang's maid. If Lord Jiang can't even solve this little thing, I'm afraid no one in Luantai will sincerely follow her in the future."
The martial artists from Luantai retreated like the tide.
Li Weiyi climbed onto the frame without waiting for him to speak.
Taishi Baixian rebuked: "Such a big thing, why didn't you discuss it with me? If I knew in advance, it would be possible to resolve it privately with Luantai and Jiang Ning. Now that it's out in the open, everything can only be handled in an official manner."
Li Weiyi couldn't tell him the truth, so he could only smile bitterly: "How can we talk about this openly?"
"A man and a woman love each other. She has feelings and you have righteousness. What can't be said openly? If you tell me in advance, I will definitely help you."
Tai Shi Bai thought for a moment and said, "If you believed Jiang Ning's words just now, you would be thrown into prison if you went to Luantai. She wants to save Zhuang Yue and will definitely force you to take on everything. Don't be deceived by Jiang Ning's beautiful appearance. She is a very resourceful person and is definitely not weak. Moreover, she has a big secret, which is very complicated. Even Tai Shi Yu dare not provoke her."
Li Weiyi certainly knew that going to Luantai would be a dead end.
But the one who killed him was not Jiang Ning, but Yao Qian.
Although Li Weiyi had no choice but to go, he was still very grateful to Taishi Bai for his help. This person really regarded him as a friend, but he had concealed too much, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.
Tai Shi Baidao said, "The mysterious person who asked that child to pass the letter to me at Nanyan Pass, was you?"
Li Weiyi was slightly shocked and realized that Tai Shi Bai was only emotionally weak, but his mind was not weaker than Tai Shi Yu.
Everyone has their own sad moments.
The frame moves slowly.
After passing the long street, it became bustling and noisy outside.
Li Weiyi responded calmly and admitted it: "How did you find out?"
Tai Shi Bai sighed, "I didn't suspect you at first, but if you had already entered Nanyan Pass, then you would be the most suspicious. Because, in order to deliver this letter, you must know in advance that I would return to the city that day. You happen to be the one who knows this."
"You led me to rescue Zhou Bida's family, and Zhou Bida is from the Jiuli tribe. You are also from the Jiuli tribe, right? Jiuli Hidden Sect?"
"Don't the Earth Wolf King Army obey your Nine Li tribe?"
Li Weiyi took a deep breath, looked at him, and then nodded slowly: "The secret that Jiang Xin is the elder of the cult is that Deputy General Zhou told me. He found out a lot of things. Unfortunately, Jiang Xin found out in advance and controlled Deputy General Zhou's family, and threatened him instead."
Taishi Bai said: "So he didn't dare to report it to the General's Mansion?"
"Nanyan Pass is full of spies and secret agents from the Attendant's Palace. Report to the General's Office and ask him to find out where his wife and daughter are imprisoned. I'm afraid that as soon as the General's Office takes action, Jiang Xin will have already learned the news."
Li Weiyi added: "Master Bai should know that Deputy General Zhou loves his wife and daughter very much, and he also has the responsibility of a human martial artist. He can neither abandon his wife and daughter nor betray the General's Mansion. He can only seek help from outside forces, ask for help from the Jiuli tribe, and secretly investigate the whereabouts of his wife and daughter."
"Unfortunately... Jiang Xin was too cautious and cunning. Nothing in Nanyan Pass could be hidden from his eyes and ears. He once again took the initiative and attracted the Luantai Shaoqing. Deputy General Zhou was blamed by him, and the thief cried thief, and finally died unjustly."
"That's right! Deputy General Zhou is from the Jiuli tribe, but why have we, the Jiuli tribe, ever been enemies of the imperial court? The world has been at war for more than a decade, but Lizhou has always been stable."
"There are countless children of the four great families with millions of people in the imperial court, right?"
"I swear on the honor of the Nine Li God that Deputy General Zhou has fought in many battles and held a high position, but he has never provided the Nine Li people with any information that is unfavorable to the court. Have you found out any rebellious behavior on his part?"
Li Weiyi deliberately only mentioned the Jiuli tribe and downplayed the Jiuli Hidden Sect.
To outsiders, both look the same.
but……
It's definitely different.
Taishi Baidao said: "I didn't say that Deputy General Zhou betrayed the court, don't get excited!"
Li Weiyi asked, "Am I excited?"
Taishi Bai stared at him for a long while. "In fact, Deputy General Zhou did not hide his origin from the Jiuli tribe from his father. He has been serving as a personal soldier beside his father since he was 25 years old. If he was not absolutely trusted, how could he be promoted to the position of deputy general? How could he be entrusted with the entire defense of Nanyan Pass?"
Li Weiyi had expected this a long time ago, because Zhou Bida had never thought of betraying Taishi Qingcang even if he had to sacrifice his wife and daughter, which shows how much respect he has for him. In this case, how could there be too many secrets hidden? Taishi Bai grabbed Li Weiyi's shoulders and said sincerely: "I am 41 years old this year, several years older than you, and we can be brothers. I have a few words from my heart, and I can't help but say them."
(End of this chapter)
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