Chapter 368 Action

"Because poetry is sometimes more than just poetry." Xiao Jinxuan gently stroked the wishing card with his fingertips, but his thoughts returned to the past.

When investigating the case of selling official positions and titles, he and Aning deduced the time and place of the transaction list based on only two lines of poetry left by Jian Liang, and used this to catch the big fish behind it.

When Aning handed him the wishing card today, she tapped it lightly a few times. After he looked at it carefully, he immediately understood what she meant.

"A high building with bright moon and spring wine, plum blossoms bloom and snow retreats, people write poems every day. Since ancient times, the scenery has changed a lot, and the old year has passed and another time has come."

"The 'Renri' in this poem generally refers to the seventh day of the first lunar month, which is the legendary day of birth."

"When we say we get rid of the old year, we usually get rid of the old year and welcome the new year on New Year's Eve. But in this poem, it is on Renri Day that we get rid of the old year. Why do you think that is?"

After this explanation, Yang Lie suddenly understood, "Get rid of the old year means getting rid of Ye Wuque!"

The meaning of this poem by Miss Xie is that the seventh day of the first lunar month is the best time to get rid of Ye Wuque.

That's why His Royal Highness Prince Xuan canceled tonight's action!

Xiao Jinxuan nodded, "Yes."

Although he didn't know why Aning chose the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, he thought she must have her own plans.

She was afraid that if they acted rashly, it would disrupt her plans and deployments.

After hearing the story, Yang Lie couldn't help but feel a little worried. "But Miss Xie wrote the poem in front of Ye Wuque at that time. Wasn't she afraid that we wouldn't understand the meaning of the poem, but Ye Wuque would understand it first?"

Xiao Jinxuan said: "The chronology of Western Chu is different from that of Daye, and these are not popular. Ye Wuque may know about New Year's Eve and New Year, but he may not know the origin of the human day."

What's more, Aning had obviously recognized him, so she gave this hint based on the message left by Jian Liang.

Ling Feng asked, "Although the princess has told us to move during the day, there are twelve hours in a day. When is the best time?"

Xiao Jinxuan tapped the tabletop, a smile forming on his lips, "Didn't she already say that? When the plum blossoms bloom and the snow fades."

Plum blossoms usually bloom in the early morning and evening, and morning and evening are the best times to appreciate them.

The snow retreats after the sun rises, so the latter possibility can be ruled out.

The next morning, it’s time to take action!

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"Didn't find the wishing card?"

"yes."

After hearing Thirteen's answer, Ye Wuque disappeared into the shadows, his expression somewhat gloomy and unclear.

After a long while, he finally spoke, "Let's proceed according to the plan."

"yes."

Early in the morning on the seventh day, Ye Wuque asked Shisan to invite Xie Zhuoning and Song Yuqiu to the front yard.

Xie Zhuoning sat in front of the dressing table, chose a crabapple jade hairpin and put it on, then stood up and said to Song Yuqiu, "Let's go."

This day will eventually come.

When I entered the door, I saw Ye Wuque cutting blood to feed the flowers.

The bud of the forget-me-not flower has grown to the size of an egg, and is showing signs of blooming.

He sucks blood without mercy.

Ye Wuque's lips turned slightly pale, but he was in a very good mood. When he saw the two people coming in, he called them over.

"You've come just in time. You can enjoy the blooming of the forgetfulness flowers with me later."

"What forget-me-not flower? I don't want to see it." Xie Zhuoning didn't give him face and turned around to leave.

Ye Wuque pulled her into his arms, his penetrating gaze roaming over her face like a snake's tongue, "Xiao Cao'er, why are you so naughty? But it doesn't matter, it won't be like this soon."

Song Yuqiu on the side also advised, "Sister Zhuo Ning, why don't you wait a little longer until the flowers bloom."

"What do you mean? You two..." Xie Zhuoning seemed to understand something, and his angry eyes wandered over the two of them, his disappointment evident in his words, "Ah Yu, you are my best sister, and you actually colluded with Ye Wuque to deal with me!"

Song Yuqiu waved her hands and explained, "No, Sister Zhuo Ning, I am doing this for your own good! Your love poison can only be cured by the blood of your beloved, and I can only suppress it for a short while. By then, you will die when the love poison attacks. I have no choice but to do this to save you!"

"You...you!" Xie Zhuoning's fingers were trembling, and he was obviously very angry.

Seeing this, Ye Wuque raised his cynical peach blossom eyes slightly, and whispered in her ear, "Xiao Cao'er hates her so much, why don't I kill her for you? Anyway, the Forget Love Flower is about to bloom, so I think there is no need to save her life."

Xie Zhuoning's heart skipped a beat.

She was just acting with Song Yuqiu, but he really wanted to do it!

"That's not necessary...

"Really? Xiaocao'er is still so soft-hearted." Ye Wuque curled the corners of his lips, "Then let's keep her alive for now. Anyway, I can't bear to punish Xiaocao'er if she makes a mistake. How about punishing her when the time comes?"

Song Yuqiu shuddered all over.

So her life is no longer a life?

Pinching his palms tightly, Xie Zhuoning understood that Ye Wuque was trying to force Ah Yu's life to make her obey him.

She sneered, "Ye Wuque, you are such a bastard!"

"Thank you for the compliment." Ye Wuque smiled brilliantly, his peach eyes full of charm.

Xie Zhuoning and Song Yuqiu were forced to sit back at the table, waiting for the flowers of oblivion to bloom.

At this time, outside Huaisang Courtyard.

Wen Yan walked in with a few people. "Master Ye, I'm sorry to bother you. The disappearance of the jade ruyi in your mansion seems to be related to the servant who followed you. Please hand over that person and cooperate with the government investigation."

Ye Wuque glanced at their formation and raised his eyebrows, "Is this an arrest?"

Wen Yan replied: "Mr. Ye, you misunderstood. Please just cooperate with the investigation. If there are no other circumstances, we will send the person back soon."

Ye Wuque seemed to understand something and nodded to Shisan calmly, "Then go and cooperate."

"Yes." Thirteen responded and walked out, then saw Wen Yan asking someone to bring the shackles. He frowned instantly.

Wen Yan smiled faintly, "Don't get me wrong, it's just a formality."

Without saying anything more, Thirteen stretched out his hands, put on the shackles, and left with them.

But when they were halfway there, Thirteen suddenly jumped up, pushed open the shackles with both hands, and knocked Wen Yan back several feet with one palm.

Wen Yan spat out a mouthful of blood and was about to draw his sword to fight back when he was interrupted by Ling Feng's chuckle, "Boy, stand back, his opponent today is me!"

At the moment the war broke out, Yang Lie quickly sent troops to surround Huaisangyuan tightly.

"Ye Wuque, you are surrounded by us. If you just let him go, we can still spare your life!"

However, before he could finish his words, countless hidden arrows were shot from the yard.

Those shadow guards hiding in the dark appeared one after another.

Just as they were about to get hurt, several Feiyun Guards jumped up and blocked all the hidden arrows in the blink of an eye.

Even the injured Ling Xiao and Xia Ju followed over and attacked.

Seeing this, Yang Lie lowered his voice and scolded, "Didn't I tell you two to take good care of your injuries? What are you doing here?"

Xia Ju looked determined, "I want to save you, Miss!"

Ling Xiao also said, "I lost the princess, I want to find her back!"

In order to conceal his whereabouts, Xiao Jinxuan brought only a few Feiyun Guards with him when he left Beijing this time. Even if Yang Lie's men were added, they could at most fight to a draw with those Shadow Guards and restrain each other.

But, that's enough.

Xiao Jinxuan aimed at the center and shot an arrow.

The arrow carried the force of thunder, piercing through the universe. People dared not resist it and dodged it one after another.

He stepped on the arrows and flew into Huaisang Courtyard!