Fang Shan was silent for a few seconds, then slowly said, "Isn't your method of judgment a bit too simplistic and crude?"
The older maid shook her head and said firmly, "That person must be an imposter. The last time the ointment was distributed, Xiao Dezi used the word 'ah' three times in a row to describe my beauty."
Fang Shan pressed his solar plexus: "Bring the person here, don't alert the enemy."
After the older maid retreated, Fang Shan called in a few more guards. Although he was confident he could handle the situation single-handedly, he couldn't help but think of the delicate and frail figure of the Crown Princess.
Not long after, a fragrant breeze blew over, followed by several young girls entering. A young eunuch standing in the middle of them was particularly conspicuous.
The older maid used a clever excuse, saying that the Crown Princess had noticed them playing around and was calling them over for punishment. Although these girls were young, they were exceptionally clever, each of them hunching their heads, acting as if they were taking the matter seriously.
Fang Shan didn't get straight to the point. He first said a few irrelevant words and casually turned the bracelet on his wrist. "This is a recent gift from the prince. Which one do you think looks better?"
The young palace maids looked at each other, and finally someone nudged Xiao Dezi with her elbow, meaning that the man should go first, even if it was only half.
The messenger's eyebrows twitched, and he wanted to kill the man on the spot, but he still tried to maintain a respectful attitude: "This looks good."
Fang Shan's lips curved up: "What's so good about it?"
The messenger spoke quickly: "The jade has good water content and looks better."
It was a standard sentence, and at first glance there was nothing wrong with it. The guards at the door didn't even need to wait for Fang Shan's orders. When they saw that the Crown Princess seemed to be nodding, they rushed in and pushed the person to the ground.
The messenger instinctively tried to resist, not understanding what was wrong. But when the knife was placed on his neck, he instantly became obedient.
The guard sneered in his heart, how dare he stay in the Eastern Palace if he doesn't even have the ability to brag?
The messenger clenched his fists and said, "I wonder what mistake I made?"
"You're so stupid," Fang Shan said, not wanting to ruin his nap because of him. "Take him away and hand him over to Li Yuan. Have him imprisoned in the Dali Temple."
The news that the escaped envoy of Yuexiu State was found in the Eastern Palace was not kept secret for long, and several palace maids in the Eastern Palace were even rewarded for it.
embassy.
Prince An, who was originally playing chess with the Princess of Yuexiu, looked grim after receiving the news. The Princess of Yuexiu gritted her teeth, and the black piece in her hand was almost crushed by the excessive force.
"Chen Liuliu." The Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom closed her eyes fiercely. "I actually underestimated her for being able to discover the true identity of the envoy."
"It wasn't the Crown Princess who noticed it," the person who came to report the news whispered, "I heard that it was a palace maid who noticed it."
"Snap!" The sound of chess pieces shattering into pieces echoed in mid-air. The Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom widened her eyes and asked, "What did you say?"
"It was discovered by a palace maid." The servant repeated in a low voice.
Prince An, who had been listening, almost laughed out loud: "Is this what they call resourcefulness?"
The Princess of Yuexiu's face turned pale for a moment, then red with annoyance the next, like a revolving lantern.
An Wanghe wanted to have a cooperative relationship with her, so he couldn't say too much. Talking about practical issues, he said, "I hope he won't involve you."
"No." The Princess of Yuexiu was very sure of this: "In my country, anyone who wants to hold a high position must take the Wanyuan Pill."
Prince An asked with interest, "Could it be the legendary chronic poison that can control people?"
The Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom shook her head. "It's just a one-time-use pill. Its only effect is to make the person who takes it suffer the pain of a thousand ants gnawing at their heart. Only after they have survived will my father dare to use them with confidence."
Prince An's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank. He thought to himself that the Yuexiu Kingdom was indeed perverted. If it were not an extraordinary period, he would never cooperate with such an opponent.
Fearing that someone might be listening, the Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom took him into the inner chamber and whispered to him, "Also, if you want to deal with that person, you have to take your time."
That person naturally refers to Emperor Chengyuan.
Prince An frowned and said, "I no longer have the patience to wait any longer."
He has been lying dormant for more than ten years. If he waits any longer, he might not even be able to succeed the crown prince to the throne.
"Your Highness has misunderstood," Princess Yuexiu said softly, "I was referring to poison."
Prince An grasped a certain point and vaguely understood something.
Princess Yuexiu: "I heard that Your Majesty has some knowledge of medicine. If you use the poison directly, it will most likely be detected. However, if it is a chronic disease with less toxin, it may not be discovered."
Prince An narrowed his eyes. This was a good idea.
The two were busy plotting a conspiracy when Fang Shan just woke up.
Wei Sushen had returned without anyone noticing. It was rare that he wasn't reading, but was resting on the couch.
"good afternoon."
Wei Sushen calmly reminded: "It's night time now."
Fang Shan told him not to dwell on the details: "Have you reached an agreement with Li Yuan?"
Wei Sushen: "Now that Concubine Li has been imprisoned in the cold palace, there's no point in dealing with her family."
Fang Shan raised an eyebrow. "It seems the host wants to use this power for his own benefit," he yawned, "Isn't it too much trouble?"
Wei Sushen: "I just sent someone to deliver the evidence that Li Yuan found, and they surrendered on their own initiative."
To him, it's just a matter of talking.
Fang Shan had food brought in and asked as he ate, "By the way, how was the interrogation by the Yuexiu envoy going?"
"It's a tough nut to crack."
The implication is that nothing can be asked.
Fang Shan himself didn't hold out much hope. Yuexiu's witch doctors were in power, and their integrity was no less than that of a warrior. "He will definitely die, but I don't know if he can bring some light and warmth before he dies."
Wei Sushen noticed that he had forgotten to eat because he was resting his chin in thought. He felt the surroundings suddenly become quiet. In the rare silence, he slowly asked, "Aren't you going to the Heavenly Prison?"
Fang Shan wondered, "Why would I go to such an unlucky place when I'm pregnant?"
Automatically filtering the first half of the sentence, Wei Sushen said thoughtfully: "Killing a drowned man, isn't that what you like to do most?"
Fang Shan threw an apple over, answering with action.
Wei Sushen's expression suddenly became serious: "Pay more attention these days, the Yuexiu Kingdom may take action again."
Fang Shan picked up the apple he had thrown at him and nibbled on it. "We've already failed once. Shouldn't we focus on Emperor Chengyuan?"
Wei Sushen: "They will definitely take action on the emperor's side, and they won't let you go either."
Fang Shan raised his eyebrows, guessing that there must be other basis for such a judgment.
Wei Sushen glanced at the fruit in his hand, and Fang Shan stopped eating it tactfully. After his ears were quiet again, Wei Sushen finally spoke, "The restaurant has had quite a few unfamiliar guests lately."
There are countless outsiders visiting the capital every day, and the fact that they are specifically mentioned proves that there are suspicious points about them.
Fang Shan smiled and said, "Let me guess. For example, they speak Chinese that is not very fluent, or they travel in groups of three or five."
Wei Sushen: "Quite the opposite."
Fang Shan was slightly startled. When he looked over, he saw a hint of teasing in the corner of the other person's eyes, as if he had already expected such a reaction. He then curled his lips and turned his head away, pretending not to ask, waiting for Wei Sushen to speak first.
Unfortunately, the host he valued was the reincarnation of a Ninja Turtle. Whatever the secret, Wei Sushen was unwilling to reveal it, even if he had to hold it in for ten thousand years. This contest, which began in silence, finally ended with Fang Shan speaking: "Your Highness, please explain."
Wei Sushen was amused by his tone and decided to quit while he was ahead. "These people came into the city on the same day, but deliberately chose different times to book rooms at the restaurant. It's obvious that they didn't want to attract too much attention. And they all have the same tattoo behind their ears."
Fang Shan sneered, "You want to be low-key and get a tattoo? Are you crazy?"
Wei Sushen thought for a moment and answered seriously: "Maybe this is what you call a sense of ritual."
Fang Shan looked at him, trying to recall the image of the innocent host in his memory. After failing, he said, "So, a group of assassins are coming?"
Wei Sushen nodded: "I have collected some information about the assassins of Yuexiu Country. They are all proficient in disguise and witchcraft. You should be careful."
Fang Shan licked his lips, trying to analyze the Yuexiu Princess's psychology: "Does she think that after successfully preventing an assassination attempt, the Eastern Palace will relax its vigilance?"
Wei Sushen asked back: "Isn't this the truth?"
Fang Shan really didn't expect that the Princess of Yuexiu would attack him again. After all, there was no need to take such a risk. It was obvious that she hated him to the core.
With Wei Sushen's reminder, Fang Shan was still quite vigilant for the next two days. However, he waited and waited, until the flowers outside the bedroom were really showing signs of withering, but there was no movement.
"Are you sure the information is correct?" Wei Sushen was also confused when Fang Shan asked, "I'll send someone to check it out."
Soon there was news that the killer was being trained.
Fang Shan almost choked on the lychee he was eating when he heard this. He had heard of people cramming before exams, but he had never seen anyone reviewing before killing someone.
"What kind of training? Killing techniques or torture methods?"
Wei Sushen looked at him with an indescribable look: "Do you want to go and have a look?"
"Is it okay?" I've been eating and drinking for too long, and I want to go out for some fun.
Wei Sushen nodded. Chen Yan's injuries had healed long ago, but he still frequently left the palace under the pretext of visiting his father.
The carriage was easy to be discovered, so soon after leaving the palace, the two of them changed to walking. After walking for a long time, they finally came to a dilapidated temple in the suburbs, from which they could hear the sound of reading aloud.
Fang Shan was surprised...Are killers nowadays working so hard?
Flying over eaves and walls was no problem for the system. It easily took Wei Sushen with it and hid on the roof of the ruined temple. Through the gap, he could see about six or seven people inside.
Standing at the front was a middle-aged man with a rather handsome face: "Repeat after me, ah, Crown Princess."
All the assassins spoke in unison: "Ah, Crown Princess—"
"Louder," the middle-aged man said calmly, "Ah, Crown Princess, your smile is so intoxicating—"
Fang Shan felt really drunk, and tried to raise the corners of his mouth, and asked in a low voice: "Is this IQ really a killer?"
Wei Sushen nodded expressionlessly, "They somehow got the news about the Eastern Palace and know that you like to hear flattery, so they are stepping up your training."
Fang Shan looked at him steadily.
Wei Sushen sighed, "I was the one who leaked the news."
He also took the opportunity to sell several copies of "Eastern Palace Survival Manual" at a high price.
After a pause, he said, "I have strictly prohibited flattery in the palace. The next time someone tries to fawn over you, I will catch them."
Fang Shan: "Why not catch them all now?"
Wei Sushen was silent for a moment, knowing that he couldn't hide it anymore, so he told them about selling books to make money: "'Eastern Palace Survival Manual 2.0' is already in preparation, and I will sell it to them privately for a large sum of money when the time comes."
Fang Shan's mouth twitched, and he suddenly felt sorry for the killers who were being toyed with. "...Isn't that a bit too cruel?"
Wei Sushen disagreed with his opinion and said seriously: "I made money and they also sacrificed their lives. This is a win-win situation."
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