"Lehua Pavilion, this place... I'm familiar with it."
Gu Qianluo's lips curled into a cold smile as she recalled a series of past events.
Zhu Ying was startled and quickly stepped forward to ask, "Miss Gu, do you know where Lehua Pavilion is?"
“I not only know where it is, but I also know its layout, and I even know exactly where the secret passage is.”
"In that case, let's not delay any longer and set off!"
Zhu Ying is always decisive. Now that she knows the location of the target, all she needs to do is act quickly and decisively.
"Fine!" Gu Qianluo replied coldly.
The two women hailed an oxcart, disguised themselves as commoners heading to the capital to make a living, and tricked the driver into giving them a ride.
"Hey! Gentlemen, what are you doing at the Yuehua Pavilion?"
That's a place for scholars and intellectuals; you two look like you're just wandering the martial arts world.
The guards there are contemptuous and won't let you in.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo and Zhu Ying exchanged a knowing smile and replied leisurely.
"Master, you've misunderstood. We have acquaintances in Beijing."
That acquaintance just happens to live near the Yuehua Pavilion.
"Oh! I see! I was being rude!"
"Things haven't been peaceful in the capital lately. If you're traveling there during this period, be careful!"
"Unstable? Why does the old master say that?"
"Hey! I've only heard about it. I'm telling you all this today, so please don't sell me off."
"How could that be? You are our benefactor," Gu Qianluo said with a faint smile.
"I've heard that the capital is about to undergo a major upheaval. The current emperor's second son is rumored to have been poisoned, which caused him to go blind and become unable to walk, thus losing the emperor's favor."
But now, he has been taken care of by a certain miracle doctor.
Not only did he regain his sight, but his legs, which had previously made walking difficult, were also healed.
Gu Qianlu was startled, and her mind couldn't help but recall her past life with the Second Prince Li Zhiyan in her previous life.
At that time, she used all her knowledge to cure the second prince's cold poisoning.
When the second prince had just recovered his health, he did indeed dote on her.
Just a year later, the Crown Prince's power was fragmented by numerous vassal kings, leading to his tragic death at the hands of the Prince of Qi. The Second Prince was then appointed Crown Prince and revered by all.
Now, we have reached a critical moment in the palace intrigue.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying said with a disdainful look, "Even so, he is just the second prince."
He's not only ahead of the crown prince, but also so many princes; even if he had three heads and six arms, he couldn't overturn the heavens.
"That's true, but just recently, the current crown prince fell seriously ill and is now in a coma. I've heard that His Majesty intends to establish another heir to consolidate imperial power."
Gu Qianlu raised her eyebrows slightly and looked towards the distant capital, having already let go of the grudges from her previous life.
"Although the Second Prince is the heir apparent, he is weak and powerless. How can he contend with the powerful Prince Qi?" Zhu Ying continued to ask.
"Young master, it's normal that you don't know this since you're not in the capital."
The Second Prince is no longer acting alone; he is now allied with the prestigious Marquis of Zhongyong's family.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo and Zhu Ying exchanged a glance, seemingly understanding something.
The Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion has always maintained a facade of harmony with King Qi, but their true intentions are not. King Qi, who holds half of the military and political power, has always wanted to bring down the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion.
The Marquis of Zhongyong's family was originally on the Crown Prince's side, but now that the Crown Prince is in trouble, the Second Prince's side has gained favor.
Anyone who isn't dull-witted knows why the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion chose to side with the Second Prince.
"If that's the case, then the Second Prince does have a good chance of winning." Gu Qianlu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"I heard that when His Majesty saw the Second Prince's physique, he originally intended to make Prince Qi the Crown Prince, but guess what? Perhaps it was fate!"
"Master, stop being so mysterious, just tell me!" Zhu Ying couldn't wait any longer and listened as if it were a joke.
"Just last month, Consort Gu of the Second Prince's residence gave birth to a baby boy."
It was because of this grandson that the Emperor ultimately decided to appoint the second prince as the next crown prince.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo gasped in shock.
One can't help but sigh. Her younger sister, Gu Qianxue, is indeed ruthless!
As far as Gu Qianluo knew, the Second Prince Li Zhiyan was not suffering from a simple cold poison, but from a poison that could cause impotence.
"This Consort Gu is truly capable; she managed to get things done so smoothly!"
Gu Qianluo's eyes were burning, and Gu Qianxue's words flashed through her mind.
"Gu Qianluo! In this life, I will definitely attain wealth and honor, and be favored by the imperial harem!"
This is only the beginning of a palace coup. The baby in Gu Qianxue's arms has surely become a thorn in the side of many forces.
She couldn't help but feel some pity for the child; it seemed unlikely that he would grow up healthy and strong.
"you do not say!"
A moment later, the carriage arrived at Lehua Pavilion, and Gu Qianluo and Zhuying easily jumped off the oxcart.
"Thank you for your trouble, sir!" Gu Qianluo took out 20 taels of silver from her pocket and handed it to the old craftsman.
"No need for so much, young master..."
Before the old master could finish speaking, Gu Qianluo and Zhuying had already disappeared into the night.
Upon entering the Yuehua Pavilion, Gu Qianlu followed her memory and found the innermost room.
This is a side room that, from the outside, looks no different from the others.
A group of guards surrounded the area, suggesting that someone very important lived inside.
"This Lehua Pavilion only has this one secret room. If it's not here, then we'll have to look elsewhere."
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