Jiang Aijian chuckled and said, "I've missed you, old man. That's why I brought you something good."
He removed the bundle and placed the items on the table. He said, "This is the best tribute tea from the palace. It's a treasure from the Hundred Kingdoms. Many nobles don't even have the chance to taste it. It's for you, old man."
"You're unaccountably solicitous," Lu Zhou said indifferently.
"Of course not."
Jiang Aijian waved his hand. "Based on our relationship, your fifth disciple is my younger sister … I'm related to the Evil Sky Pavilion. I don't think it's too much to give gifts to relatives. "
The others were speechless.
Zhao Yue sighed and said in a low voice, "I'm afraid no one under the heavens is as thick-skinned as him."
The others nodded as they looked at Mingshi Yin.
Mingshi Yin had an innocent expression on his face. He wondered to himself, 'Why are you looking at me? I didn't say or do anything. This has nothing to do with me.'
…
Lu Zhou looked at the items on the table. He was not bothered.
After living for so long, these mundane things would not faze him.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"I accidentally stabbed the Second Prince to death … The Imperial family won't let me go. So, can I trouble you to kill me, old senior?" Jiang Aijian asked.
Mingshi Yin smiled.
"I'm good at that!"
As he spoke, the Separation Hook appeared in his palm.
The Separation Hook was shrouded in energy and shone with a peculiar light.
Zhao Yue's eyes shone with envy.
Jiang Aijian was speechless as he said, "I'm not asking you to kill me … Great Yan's Imperial family is looking for me now. I've cut ties with my brothers and have nowhere else to go. I think the Evil Sky Pavilion is the safest place. "
"So … you want to stay here for some time?" Lu Zhou asked.
"You're wise, old senior."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. "You're my eyes and ears. Naturally, I'll protect you."
Jiang Aijian was greatly moved. He bowed and cupped his fists. "Thank you, old senior!"
Lu Zhou looked at Jiang Aijian's cheeky expression and frowned slightly. He said, "You still won't tell me?"
"What are you talking about?" Jiang Aijian was puzzled.
"You're the Third Prince. You killed the Second Prince … The crime of killing one's brother is infamy no matter where you go."
Everyone nodded.
Master had hit the nail on the head.
Along the way, Jiang Aijian had a cheeky smile on his face as though nothing had happened.
No normal person would be able to do this.
Not only did he kill the Second Prince of Great Yan's Imperial family, but he also killed his elder brother!
When Jiang Aijian saw the solemn expression on Lu Zhou's face, his smile gradually faded. He sighed softly. "The dead are gone. There's nothing more to say."
"So … it's true that Liu Huan burned down Jing He Palace?" Lu Zhou asked.
"You even know this?"
"The Prince of Qi, Qin Jun, is now my man," Lu Zhou said.
Alright.
I almost forgot about him.
Jiang Aijian nodded. He turned around and looked at Zhao Yue and Mingshi Yin. He said, "The moon sets in the lonely city, and the souls cry for vengeance. There's a cycle of reincarnation. Whoever commits a crime will be punished by another.
Actually, many people have tried to persuade me to let go of my hatred and the past. They told me to stay away from the Imperial family and stay away from the court. It's great to be a free sword fanatic … However, every time I fell asleep, I'd remember the fire. It was bright red, and it burned my eyes. I couldn't sleep at all. When night fell, I could hear their cries for help and wails, but there was nothing I could do … "
The others looked at Jiang Aijian.
Lu Zhou looked at him as well.
Jiang Aijian sighed heavily as he spoke.
"In the end, I shouldered everything on my own …" Jiang Aijian said solemnly, "I'm thankful that I met all of you. If you're touched, I'll be content if you treat me better in the future."
"…"
Jiang Aijian seemed sincere at first, but why did he seem so insincere towards the end?
It was not that Jiang Aijian did not have feelings, but there were some things that had been done for a long time. It was time for him to let go.
Zhao Yue rolled her eyes at him and ignored him. She walked to the front, bowed at Lu Zhou, and said, "Master, I have something to report."
"What is it?"
"The Empress Dowager, who's also my grandmother, has been in poor health to begin with. The incident at the Obedient Villa was a huge blow to her. Ever since she fell ill, she hasn't been able to get up." Zhao Yue fell to her knees. "I've been delayed in the Divine Capital for too long. Please forgive me, master."
Lu Zhou waved his hand and said, "It's good to be filial."
"Thank you, master." Zhao Yue turned to look at Jiang Aijian.
Jiang Aijian scratched his head awkwardly. He thickened his skin and said, "Old senior, to tell you the truth, the Empress Dowager is very ill. I'm afraid … I'm afraid she won't be able to survive the winter."
Lu Zhou finally understood.
He said, "There are many elites in the palace, and the Imperial physicians are highly skilled. I'm afraid you're dreaming if you're expecting me to intervene."
Zhao Yue said, "Master, it's witchcraft.
"Witchcraft."
"Witchcraft?"
Lu Zhou was surprised by this.
Thinking back to what happened in the Obedient Villa that day, there was no Grand Witchcraft Formation, nor were there any Witchcraft Traps.
How did the Empress Dowager fall under witchcraft?
Jiang Aijian said, "Ba Ma, the witchcraft genius from Lou Lan."
"Ba Ma?" Lu Zhou had no recollection of this person.
"Senior, please listen to me in detail … Firstly, this Ba Ma is Mo Li's senior brother from Lou Lan. Secondly, Ba Ma once fought with you. During the Dao Discussion on the Lotus Dais, you severely injured his mount, Ba Wu. Thirdly, during the battle at the Obedient Villa, Ba Ma was lying in ambush outside the Obedient Villa."
At this point, Jiang Aijian changed the topic. "Ba Ma has fought you several times. When Mo Li died, he bore a grudge against you and cast witchcraft on the Empress Dowager! He'll attack the Evil Sky Pavilion sooner or later. "
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and pondered.
Jiang Aijian said again,
"Old senior, I won't let you do this for free … I can help you capture the Evil Sky Pavilion's traitor, the seventh disciple, Si Wuya."
Lu Zhou's gaze fell on Jiang Aijian. He asked skeptically, "Are you confident you can deal with Si Wuya?"
"No," Jiang Aijian answered.
The others were speechless.
'If you're not confident, why did you say that?'
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and rose to his feet. He looked at Zhao Yue and Jiang Aijian and said, "Since you have a favor to ask of me, it's only right for you to come to me."
'You don't know your priorities, and you still want to put on airs when you're asking for help?
There's no such logic in this world. '
When Jiang Aijian heard this, he was overjoyed. He hastily bowed and said,
He hastily bowed and said, "Naturally … I'm relieved to hear this, old senior."
Zhao Yue chimed in, "Thank you, master."
At this moment, a voice rang from outside the great hall.
"Greetings, master."
The others looked in the direction of the voice.
When Zhu Honggong stepped through the great hall's threshold, he fell to his knees. He knelt as he moved forward.
He prostrated himself on the ground.
He cupped his fists.
"Greetings, master."
He cupped his fists again.
Mingshi Yin covered his eyes with his right hand.
'Alright, you win.'
Zhu Honggong rose to his feet again. He moved forward and kneeled again. He said loudly, "Greetings, master!"
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