Chapter 100: Book Fengyin Tower
"It seems to be...the princess..." Jiuzhen had just woken up and was still confused.
"Did you see her?" Xiao Jin asked. If Jiu Zhen saw Ling Chan, then the people in Gongzhou would also see her.
Jiu Zhen shook his head. "I didn't see how she knocked me unconscious. I just saw her holding me down from the tree."
Xiao Jin frowned suddenly, "What? She carried you down?"
Jiu Zhen hadn't come to his senses yet, "Yeah, he was probably afraid that his subordinate would fall and startle others."
"The princess hugged me mid-air and let me sleep against the tree roots for half an hour."
Jiu Zhen was still muttering, "Why does the princess always come to the Gong family? Is she investigating the Gong family like the prince?"
"Get out." Xiao Jin thought he was an eyesore.
Jiuzhen sighed, "Prince"
"Go out, I need to rest."
Although Jiu Zhen was puzzled, he still reminded Xiao Jin, "Prince, remember to take off your mask when you sleep."
After the door was closed, Xiao Jin took off the mask.
The mask was silver, reflecting the injuries on his face.
Taking out a handkerchief, he decided to try Ling Chan's medicine.
Although he didn't care about the wound on his face, he looked quite mysterious wearing the mask. Moreover, since he was injured, all the women who had feelings for him gave up on him. Even his mother, Concubine Xi, rejected him openly and secretly.
but...
His eyes flashed, and he covered the mouth of the medicine bottle with a handkerchief, wetting a corner of the handkerchief.
He wiped the wound on his face with the reflection of the mask.
In fact, the imperial physician's medical skills were very impressive. In a short time, the burns on his face were no longer serious.
The scars left behind are much better than before.
but!
Xiao Jin picked up the mask in disbelief and held it against the place he had just wiped.
Was he seeing things? Why did he feel that the scar here was smoother than before?
He continued wiping other parts of the body, this time staring at the wound in the mask...
It's not an illusion, you're not seeing things, it's real.
The areas that were wiped with the handkerchief did improve.
Xiao Jin picked up the medicine bottle beside him and sighed that it was indeed a magical medicine.
"Could it be that... the elixir in General Liu's hand was also given by her?"
It was a well-known fact in the court that General Liu Hong's old injury was difficult to heal. The emperor sent many imperial doctors to treat him and even granted him special permission to recuperate in the palace, but there was no improvement.
Suddenly, the injury healed.
General Liu Hong did not shy away from saying that it was the emperor's great grace that moved heaven, allowing him to obtain the elixir. However, no matter how others asked, he refused to say where the elixir came from.
Everyone else thought he was flattering the emperor.
But Xiao Jin knew that he must have really been poisoned by some drug.
No matter how he thought about it, he never imagined that it was Ling Chan who gave it to him.
Xiao Jin continued to wipe the wounds on his face and neck... As for the one on his abdomen, no one saw it anyway, so he chose to treat the one on his face first.
A night later, Jiu Zhen saw Xiao Jin's face and asked, "Your Majesty, why do I feel that the scars on your face have healed a lot?"
Xiao Jin put on his mask and asked, "How was it? Was there any movement in Gongzhou last night?"
Jiu Zhen was in a dilemma. "Your Highness, I was... knocked unconscious last night. When I returned, Gong Zhou was no longer in the room."
"Going to the study?"
"Not in the study either."
"Where did you go?"
Jiu Zhen shook his head, "I don't know, but he came out of the study this morning, and I was staring at him..."
Xiao Jin's face darkened. There was a secret passage under the study...
"Have all the people from the martial arts sects arrived?" Xiao Jin changed the subject.
Jiu Zhen nodded, "All the influential people in the martial arts world have arrived. It doesn't matter whether those from smaller sects come or not."
"There are more than 20 people from various sects living in Floating Cloud Villa. People from other sects are staying in inns in Qingzhou Prefecture, and some are staying in the homes of ordinary people."
The martial arts sects are divided into different levels, and not everyone can live in Floating Cloud Villa.
"Go to Fengyin Tower in Qingzhou Prefecture on my behalf, book the entire tower, and invite all the sect leaders to come."
Jiu Zhen hesitated, "Your Highness, those leaders who are not close to the court may not be willing to go."
Xiao Jin waved his hand, "Just tell me... I'm just inviting them to drink some fine wine together, I won't discuss anything else."
Jiu Zhen understood, "Then I will go to Fengyin Tower first."
About an hour later, Jiuzhen came back.
"Your Majesty, Fengyin Tower has already scheduled a banquet for the next few days."
"I have booked it for four days later."
"Okay." Xiao Jin tapped his hand on the table. "You go and invite the leaders of the major sects. I...will go meet the leader of the Qingshan Sect."
Bi Hong, the leader of Qingshan Sect, has great ambitions.
When the Wan family was the leader of the martial arts world, his father was dissatisfied with the Wan family.
After the Wan family disappeared, the Qingshan Sect has been trying to win over other sects in order to become the leader of the martial arts world.
However, the Gong family, with the support of the imperial court, surpassed the Qingshan Sect and became the leader of the martial arts world.
After Bi Hong took over the Qingshan Sect, he has been against the Gong family.
Gongzhou once asked Bi Hong to help hunt down the Tiexue Sect and the Cibei Sect, but Bi Hong never listened to him.
The news that Xiao Jin met Bi Hong reached Gong Zhou's ears in a moment.
"Alliance leader, Prince Rui went to see Bi Hong, what does this mean?"
After Xiao Jin arrived at Fuyun Villa, he met with the leaders of various sects and brought gifts. Because they didn't know what he would like, most of them gave him valuables, but Xiao Jin confiscated none of them.
He used the excuse that he had come to Floating Cloud Villa on a long journey, and that he would have to make another long journey back after the martial arts conference, and that these gifts were too cumbersome.
The gold, silver, and banknotes were confiscated, and the leaders knew that Xiao Jin's words were just an excuse to refuse.
These days, Qingshan Sect, Wuxiangling, and Dingchan Sect found ways to send other things, such as weapons, tonics, medicines, etc., but Xiao Jin confiscated them all.
They were feeling melancholy, but they didn't expect Xiao Jin to take the initiative to meet Bi Hong.
The people from Wuxiangling and Dingchanmen were also wondering about Xiao Jin's intentions.
And Bi Hong... was standing in front of Xiao Jin, "Prince Rui."
Xiao Jin came to see him out of condescension.
But Bi Hong didn't think so. He was also the leader of a big sect in the martial arts world. There were nearly a thousand people in his sect, and there were twenty or thirty of them who were famous in the martial arts world.
"I wonder what advice Prince Rui has."
Xiao Jin took a sip of tea and said, "I have reserved the Fengyin Tower in Qingzhou Prefecture. In four days, I would like to invite Sect Leader Bi to come for a drink."
"I dare not." Bi Hong clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for the invitation, Your Highness. I will definitely go there on time."
Xiao Jin nodded and pointed to a chair beside him, "Master Bi, there's no need to be so polite. Please sit down."
Bi Hong sat down and looked at Xiao Jin suspiciously. He had no idea what King Rui was up to, so he could only take it one step at a time and deal with it carefully.
"What else do you want, Your Majesty?"
Xiao Jin followed up by asking, "I heard that Sect Leader Bi also wants to compete for the position of Wulin leader. I wonder what are Sect Leader Bi's chances of winning?"
Xiao Jin stayed in Bi Hong's yard for an hour, and others were guessing what he discussed with Bi Hong.
In fact, Xiao Jin only said some insignificant words to Bi Hong.
Bi Hong was very confident this time. He had the support of more than a dozen large and small sects, five or six more than Wuxiangling and Dingchan Sect.
Moreover, Bi Hong is also confident in his kung fu.
This time, even if the imperial court supports the Gong family, it cannot forcefully change the outcome of the martial arts conference.
Ding Bo, the head of Wuxiang Ling, and Sikong Cheng'an, the head of Dingchan Sect, were in Ding Bo's courtyard.
"Could it be that Prince Rui is optimistic about Bi Hong?" Ding Bo murmured.
Sikong Chengan thought it was impossible, "If it was the Qingshan Sect or Mr. Bi, there might be some chance of winning."
"Bi Hong? All ambition, no courage."
If Bi Hong had the courage, he would have refused when Gongzhou asked them to hunt down the owner of Qingyi Tower a few days ago.
In the end, he was frightened by Tu Jiao's words and stood up to lobby other sects...
"In fact, in addition to the imperial court, the Qiongyu Sect and Juxian Villa must also not participate in the martial arts conference."
"If they participate, the position of leader of the martial arts world will be out of our reach..."
Ding Bo agreed. "That makes sense. We've been busy for so long, and in the end, the martial arts conference fell into the hands of others. It's really..."
He shook his head and sighed, "It's meaningless."
"Master, Prince Rui has arrived."
Ding Bo was stunned. "Who?"
"Prince Rui has arrived."
Ding Bo looked at Sikong Cheng'an, but saw that Sikong Cheng'an's face changed slightly, "This, Master Sikong, this..."
"Goodbye." Sikong Cheng'an clasped his fists and prepared to leave.
"Hey..." Ding Bo called him, "Master Sikong, Prince Rui..."
Xiao Jin was at the door. Sikong Cheng'an thought, yes, Prince Rui was at the door. At this time, he still couldn't let him see him leaving Ding Bo.
"I'll go that way." Sikong Cheng'an pointed to the top of the wall.
However, his movements could not escape Jiu Zhen's eyes.
Xiao Jin stayed with Ding Bo for an hour and talked about some random things.
However, Xiao Jin still got some information from Ding Bo's words and actions.
Ding Bo's obsession with the position of leader of the martial arts world is not as strong as Bi Hong's. He is more controlled by the sects that support him.
During the conversation with Xiao Jin, he mentioned the Qiongyu Sect and Juxian Villa several times, fearing that he would be making things difficult for others.
After leaving Ding Bo, Xiao Jin went to Sikong Cheng'an's yard.
Sikong Chengan was a little surprised by Xiao Jin's arrival, but not that surprised...
He said very little when talking to Xiao Jin, and Xiao Jin didn't get any useful information.
"Master Sikong, what do you think of Gongzhou, the leader of the martial arts world?" Before leaving, Xiao Jin suddenly had an idea and wanted to hear what Sikong Cheng'an thought of Gongzhou.
Sikong Cheng'an was stunned for a moment, "Palace Alliance Master..."
What could he say? Gongzhou was the leader chosen by the court.
"Prince Rui, the Palace Leader is naturally a kung fu master, a great hero, leading us in the martial arts world..."
Hearing his insincere words, Xiao Jin just smiled, waved his hand, and walked out.
"Your Highness..." Sikong Cheng'an chased after him.
"Master Sikong, there's no need to see me off. I'll be waiting for you at Fengyin Tower."
"Your Highness, take care. I respectfully send you off."
After watching Xiao Jin leave, Sikong Cheng'an stood there for a moment and then followed him out.
He was going to find Ding Bo.
"What did King Rui say to you?" he asked Ding Bo.
Ding Bo answered truthfully, and then asked him again, and he also answered truthfully.
But...the looks in their eyes revealed their distrust of each other.
The news that Xiao Jin had found these three leaders also reached Gongzhou's ears. He had already received the invitation sent by Jiuzhen.
Gongzhou held the post with an unhappy look on his face.
King Rui went to invite the three leaders personally and only sent him an invitation.
He angrily threw the post on the table...
"Alliance leader, King Rui is being so... excessive. It's better not to accept this invitation." The guards around him were even angrier than him.
Gongzhou glanced at the post and said, "I'm going."
Xiao Jin is Prince Rui. Although his background... he was sent by the imperial court after all.
Before this, the Queen Mother wrote to him seeking help, so he asked Gong Dian to ask the Queen Mother's opinion indirectly.
The information sent back by Gong Dian was that the Queen Mother had not made any statement.
This old woman...
Gongzhou is now very suspicious that the court wants to cross the river and demolish the bridge.
Four days later, Xiao Jin went to Fengyin Tower early. Before leaving, he placed a teapot on the table outside the courtyard as Ling Chan had asked.
Ling Chan also discovered the secret code at the first time, and then notified Cheng Feiyu and others immediately.
"tonight?"
Ling Chan nodded, "Prince Rui Xiao Jin is hosting a banquet at Fengyin Tower tonight, and the heads of Floating Cloud Villa will all be there."
When the leader goes to an appointment, he must bring his disciples with him, otherwise there will be danger.
Only the disciples and guards of the Gong family were left in Fuyun Villa.
If you don’t go now, when will you go?
"Seniors, you two investigate other secret passages. My uncle and I will go to the basement of Gongzhou's study."
Cheng Feiyu was very satisfied with Ling Chan's arrangement, and raised his eyebrows proudly at Di Ming and Zhi Xuanzi.
"Don't worry, seniors. We will tell you everything we have learned without missing a word." Ling Chan comforted them.
Ling Chan asked Cheng Feiyu to go to Gongzhou's yard together because she valued his lightness skill. If he was discovered, he could run fast and would not be a burden.
In the evening, the leaders of Fuyun Villa left one after another, and Gongzhou was the last one to leave.
Fengyin Tower began to bustle, while Fuyun Villa was very quiet.
Ling Chan and the others had been waiting outside Floating Cloud Villa for a long time.
Half an hour after Gongzhou left, the banquet at Fengyin Tower began and Ling Chan also started to take action.
The drone flew over Floating Cloud Villa. There were the most guards and secret guards near Gongzhou Courtyard, and fewer guards in other courtyards, so Di Ming and Zhi Xuanzi could avoid them.
The two of them went to investigate first, leaving Ling Chan and Cheng Feiyu behind.
Cheng Feiyu couldn't help it any longer, "Nephew, when are we going in?"
Can't wait...
Ling Chan comforted him, "Don't worry."
The drone marked out all the secret guards in Gongzhou Courtyard, and Ling Chan anesthetized them one by one.
"Let's go." She did not retract the drone, but put on her glasses so that she could be the first to notice any unusual movement outside.
Without the secret guards, Ling Chan entered Gongzhou's courtyard and went straight to the study. She found the entrance to the secret passage in the study according to the map.
"Looking for a mechanism, looking for a mechanism..." She muttered to herself and began to look for a mechanism on the bookshelf at the entrance of the secret passage.
She didn't dare to rummage around, fearing Gongzhou would notice something was wrong. "Where's the mechanism?"
Recalling the scene I saw on the surveillance camera, Gongzhou walked towards the table after entering the study, then walked to the bookshelf... and then walked down...
She came to the table and began to look at the things on it...
Brush, ink, paper and inkstone...and a tiger head ornament made of iron.
Ling Chan stretched out her hand and placed it on the tiger's head...
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