Chapter 124 Hidden Agents
Qin Jinzhi was somewhat surprised to hear Zheng Qi's words.
She knew that this Miss Zheng was not a kind person.
In the inner quarters, encountering talk of ghosts and spirits could result in being banished or even burned at the stake.
But Zheng Qi still chose this path, proving that she was not afraid of death at all.
Even if it means risking one's life, it seems the Zheng family is a very powerful force.
Qin Jinzhi said with a playful expression, "Alright, I promise you, I will personally go to the Zheng residence to collect your body in three days!"
Zheng Qi's eyes were filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Princess!"
She didn't say anything, and Qin Jinzhi didn't ask.
We'll know in three days anyway.
When Zheng Qi left, Cui Ying was looking for Qin Jinzhi.
"This is... Miss Zheng Qi?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "You have good eyesight. I almost didn't recognize her at the door just now."
Cui Ying asked curiously, "What's she doing here? Is she asking you to use connections to get in?"
In the past few days, a large number of people have been tested, but those who have been tested have also realized the value of Chidori's qualifications.
Zheng Qi's writing is exceptional, and the profound meaning expressed in her storybooks suggests that she is a member of the Chidori Division.
"She begged me to collect her body in three days."
Cui Ying's eyes widened. "What? Collect the corpse? Does she mean she'll die in three days?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded.
Cui Ying was puzzled. "Then why didn't she beg you to save her?"
"Perhaps there are things more important than life."
"You agreed?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I promised her a favor, so naturally I must keep my word."
Cui Ying is now gradually catching up with Qin Jinzhi's ideas.
Nodding, "Then take me with you, I'm quite curious."
Qin Jinzhi smiled; she liked Cui Ying's lack of compassion.
No matter how much those in power say or think they care about the world or the people, it doesn't matter.
But after being in a high position for too long, compassion is gradually submerged through constant exposure.
There might still be some people, but there are very few.
After the assessment that day, the list of names was posted on the notice board outside Chidori-no-Kashi.
From then on, Chidori-tsu was officially established.
Chidori's performance review has been changed to once a year.
Those who fail the exam can retake it next year.
After returning to the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, Yun Ge brought news.
"Princess, the Chu delegation will arrive in the capital tomorrow. Accompanying the delegation are the fourteenth prince and the seventh princess of Chu."
Qin Jinzhi thought back on the two people.
Although the fourteenth prince of Chu and Huangfu Nanfeng were not born of the same mother, they had a deep bond. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was Huangfu Nanfeng's lackey. The seventh princess was born of the same mother as him and was also Huangfu Nanfeng's little follower.
This means that Huangfu Nanfeng must be brought back.
Qin Jinzhi entered the secret room, where Huangfu Nanfeng was sitting in a cage combing his hair.
Aside from the Jade Fragrance Powder, Qin Jinzhi didn't mistreat him; the powder contained everything imaginable.
After all, keeping him around is still useful. If he goes crazy, where will she find such a useful pawn?
"You've arrived. I've recently cut back on the meals. Do you like how you look now?"
Huangfu Nanfeng turned to look at Qin Jinzhi, who was a prince, yet she acted like a courtesan.
She seemed to be a devoted person who would endure hunger and hardship to win back her lover's heart by using her looks.
Qin Jinzhi stood by the cage. "The Chu delegation is coming to the capital tomorrow. Your fourteenth brother and seventh sister are also coming. Do you miss your lackeys?"
Huangfu Nanfeng's smile was stunningly charming, even surpassing the allure of a fox spirit.
“You’ll be their sister-in-law in the future. If they hear you say that, they’ll throw a tantrum.”
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "If you still dare to lose your temper, then I didn't stab you hard enough."
Back in the State of Chu, she almost managed to kill those two lackeys.
However, her injuries were too severe, and she had no strength left.
Huangfu Nanfeng slowly stood up and approached the cage. "Why did you come today? I thought you wouldn't show up again before the delegation went to the capital. Did you miss me?"
He reached out to touch Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi narrowed her eyes; Huangfu Nanfeng seemed like some kind of monster.
He had been given an unknown amount of Yu Xiang San, yet he was still able to stand up.
Qin Jinzhi did not avoid him but instead walked closer to Huangfu Nanfeng.
She stared at him for a while, then took out a pill from her waist.
"This is poison, would you dare to eat it?"
Huangfu Nanfeng smiled and leaned against the cage, "As long as you feed it."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Okay."
She raised her hand and brought the pill to Huangfu Nanfeng's lips.
Huangfu Nanfeng stared at Qin Jinzhi's face, then stuck out his tongue and scooped the pill into his mouth.
Seeing that he had swallowed it, Qin Jinzhi stepped forward and pinched his face to make him open his mouth.
There was nothing in my mouth, but I really swallowed it.
Qin Jinzhi suddenly burst out laughing, "You don't think I'm lying to you, do you? This is a Heartbreak Pill. In one hour, your liver and gallbladder will rupture and you will bleed from all seven orifices and die."
Huangfu Nanfeng believed he understood Qin Jinzhi, so he looked into her eyes.
Qin Jinzhi was not lying!
The smile in Huangfu Nanfeng's eyes vanished.
"The Chu delegation is about to enter the capital. If I die, aren't you afraid that war between the two countries will break out again?"
You should know that my third brother, that idiot, is nothing but a target.
Even without me, he wouldn't be able to hold onto that position.
"If I die, it will be the best reason for Chu to send troops."
Qin Jinzhi laughed as she looked at Huangfu Nanfeng, "I thought you were really not afraid of death."
Huangfu Nanfeng was silent for a moment, then asked, "What do you want?"
Qin Jinzhi's eyes narrowed with a smile. "You're so clever. Write down the list of your Chu Kingdom's spies for me."
Both countries have spies planted in each other's countries.
They contributed significantly to the war effort between the two countries.
If we can remove the hidden spies, it will be a great help even if war breaks out again.
Imagine you have a spy in your family, but the enemy doesn't.
We have a very high chance of winning!
Huangfu Nanfeng laughed again, "So this is what you want. What if I don't write it?"
Qin Jinzhi laughed heartlessly, "Then you might as well die."
Huangfu Nanfeng stared at Qin Jinzhi's face, "Can you bear to watch me die?"
Qin Jinzhi's smile was radiant.
“Huangfu Nanfeng, you are a venomous snake, you know it and I know it. As long as I let you go back to Chu, you will definitely reignite the war. Since we have to fight no matter what, I naturally have to exchange something. Whether you write it or not, it doesn’t matter to me. But since you like me so much, I will make sure that the last person you see before you die is me.”
The smile on Huangfu Nanfeng's face finally turned cold.
Qin Jinzhi meant that if he didn't write it, she would stand there and watch him die.
Suddenly, I started to feel a sharp pain in my abdomen.
Qin Jinzhi smiled even more happily.
"Huangfu Nanfeng, they're just some spies. It's worth it to trade them for your life. You're not only starting to pretend to be a saint now, are you? Hahahahahahaha."
Huangfu Nanfeng's eyes darkened as he heard her mocking laughter. "Get me paper and a pen."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and patted his face, "That's more like it."
Qin Jinzhi had been waiting for this moment to imprison Huangfu Nanfeng for so long!
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