The banquet at the General's Mansion went very smoothly. During the banquet, Ning Yi, the singer from Hehuan Tower, also shone brilliantly. The guests cheered her on. Her soft voice and unique music were rare in the world.

When the banquet ended that night, the singer from Hehuan Tower led her attendants out through the back door. There was no need to hide or cover up, because the rule of Hehuan Tower was that no one could stay overnight, no matter how late they stayed at the employer's mansion.

Qi Yan naturally went back to Hehuan Tower. The next thing to do was to eat and drink well and wait for Puyang Zheng to come to the door himself.

The General's Mansion was silent when they returned to peace at night. Except for the night watchmen, the servants had already fallen asleep.

In the study, a dim lamp was still on. Puyang Zheng sat behind the desk, carefully reviewing sheet after sheet of paperwork.

The housekeeper stood in front of the desk, respectfully reporting what had happened recently.

When he mentioned the emperor's marriage, he looked up at Puyang Zheng with hesitation, and said nothing more.

Puyang Zheng frowned, looking helpless: "The emperor is worried about me after all."

"It's normal for the emperor to be suspicious." The housekeeper replied.

"But you can't harm an innocent girl." Puyang Zheng didn't know what to do, "My previous wives all died suddenly. Although I have no feelings for them, how can I feel at ease? Now the emperor has issued an order to arrange marriage again, what should I do?"

Puyang Zheng finally had good intentions.

His previous wives died mysteriously before they even had sex because of the war, not to mention their feelings. Although Puyang Zheng was investigating, he could not stand the emperor sending another girl to die.

He did not believe in the curse of ghosts and gods, but he suspected that there was a traitor in the general's mansion!

Suddenly, his mind moved, and a thin and charming figure flashed by. Puyang Zheng was stunned, then looked up and asked the housekeeper: "Do you know Qi Yan?"

The housekeeper raised his eyebrows slightly: "The general is talking about Master Qi from Hehuan Tower?"

"That's right!" Puyang Zheng responded quickly: "You know him too?"

"I didn't know before, but I know today."

"Have you investigated?" "Of course

I investigated it clearly."

Anyone who enters the general's mansion, no matter who it is, must have their background investigated clearly. This is the rule set by the old general.

"Qi Yan is not an ordinary attendant, but the master behind Hehuan Tower. He established Hehuan Tower at a young age. On the surface, it seems to be a place of romance, but in fact, it is an intelligence station that collects all kinds of news from the martial arts world and the court..." The housekeeper suddenly paused, bowed and asked: "There is something I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"You say."

"It seems that someone deliberately leaked this news to me. I suspect that this person is Mr. Qi Yan... Excuse me for being nosy, but did the general reach any agreement with Mr. Qi?"

As soon as these words came out, the surroundings fell into silence.

Puyang Zheng lowered his eyes, staring at the inkstone on the table seriously, his thoughts drifting to who knows where.

The housekeeper looked at him and sighed slightly inwardly. Just as he was about to say something, Puyang Zheng suddenly waved his hand and told him to go out.

The housekeeper responded respectfully and left the study, leaving Puyang Zheng alone.

The night was slightly cool and lonely.

*

In Hehuan Tower, Qi Yan stood on the highest platform, smiling as he watched the actors singing on the stage below. The beautiful florid tunes were quite interesting.

In the distance, a servant hurried over and whispered a few words in Qi Yan's ear, causing Qi Yan to smile charmingly.

"Go, entertain the general well and don't let anyone else know."

After whispering the order, the servant responded and retreated. Qi Yan was not in a hurry to leave, and continued to lean on the railing leisurely to watch the opera below.

He thought he would have to wait a few more days.

Now that Puyang Zheng is here, everything will be easy. Everything has just begun.