Miao Yi could only sigh. He walked back to the table and sat down. He poured himself a cup of wine and drained it in one gulp, then slammed it down on the table. "I wonder which side Wen Ze and the other guards will stand on."
Yang Zhaoqing was silent. He knew that Miao Yi was trying to get rid of his dissidents.
Yang Qing said, "They definitely won't stand on Milord's side. The reason is simple. They can't bear the consequences of betraying Lord Qing. Even if Milord can replace Hao Defang, Lord Qing is still powerful. Unless Milord can replace Lord Qing, they won't stand on Milord's side."
Miao Yi stroked his wine cup with his finger. "In other words, they will definitely ruin our plans at a critical moment."
Yang Qing said, "It's not time to make a move against them yet. Doing so now will only alert the enemy. It's not wise to clash with Lord Qing. The most important thing now is to help Cao Man ascend the throne and force her to submit!"
Miao Yi nodded slightly …
"What? Kou Lingxu is a member of the Six Paths? "
"I heard that it's not just Kou Lingxu. Niu Youde is also a remnant of the Six Paths. I heard that Tian Yuan's wife, Bi Yue, is actually the wife of the Boundless Path's General, Hai Yuanke."
"Wow, how is that possible?"
"I don't think it's possible either. But that's what the rumors are saying."
In a restaurant on Celestial Street, a few people gathered together and whispered to each other.
Similar discussions quietly spread throughout the lands.
Kou Lingxu's Residence. On the arched bridge, Kou Lingxu tossed a handful of spices into the air. The demonic carp beneath the bridge surged and splashed water everywhere.
Kou Zheng stood by his side, waiting for orders.
Tang Henian quickly walked out of the bamboo forest and walked onto the arched bridge. He said warmly, "Your Highness, there's been some unfavorable news coming from the outside."
"Oh!" Kou Lingxu didn't mind. He tossed out a handful of spices and asked, "What rumors are there now?"
Tang Henian said, "There are rumors that Your Highness is actually a member of the Six Paths."
"..." Kou Lingxu was stunned. His hand that was about to toss the spices into the basin stopped. He turned around and asked in surprise, "They're saying that I'm a remnant of the Six Paths?"
Kou Zheng laughed and said, "Who would believe such rumors?"
Tang Henian's expression was not so relaxed. "It looks like a rumor, but it's very convincing. Not only is Your Highness a member of the Six Paths, but it's also said that Niu Youde is a member of the Six Paths as well. It's said that Young Master Wen Lan recommended Niu Youde to the Heavenly Court because Your Highness had secretly arranged for him. The fact that Niu Youde could get to where he is today is all because of Your Highness's plan and the support of the entire Six Paths. He also said that Tian Yuan's wife, Bi Yue, was chosen by Hai Yuanke during the purgatory trial. Bi Yue then married Hai Yuanke and gave birth to a daughter named Hai Pingxin, who was once a subordinate of Niu Youde. "
"…" Kou Lingxu was obviously speechless. He sneered, "That's the biggest joke in the world. Investigate and see who spread such a ridiculous rumor."
Tang Henian replied, "I've already sent people to investigate, but according to this old servant's knowledge, Niu Youde did have a girl named Hai Pingxin by his side. It is said that she died in battle."
Kou Lingxu asked, "Is that Bi Yue pretty?"
Tang Henian: "I heard it's okay."
Kou Lingxu did not know whether to laugh or cry, "That Hai girl is Hai Yuanke's daughter? Has Hai Yuanke never seen a woman? Marry Tian Yuan's wife, do you believe it? "
Celestial Palace, Celestial Hall.
Qing Zhu sat behind his desk and asked, "The rumors are very convincing. What do you think of these rumors?"
Sima Wentian and the others looked at each other. Wu Qu said, "I don't think it's possible. Hai Yuanke's entire family was almost wiped out by Kou Lingxu. It's ridiculous to say that Kou Lingxu is from the Six Paths."
Qing Zhu said, "It is said that Niu Youde had a woman named Hai Pingxin by his side. Sima, Gao Guan, have you investigated this woman's background?"
Sima Wentian was shocked, "Your Majesty, do you really think that Hai Yuanke would marry Tian Yuan's wife? Bi Yue's beauty is only average. If Hai Yuanke took a fancy to her and even married her, then isn't Hai Yuanke a little too hungry? "
Gao Guan said, "There's no smoke without fire. This Niu Youde's rise is too fast."
Sima Wentian looked at him and said, "Niu Youde's rise to power is fast, but how did he rise to power step by step? Everyone has seen his ability and means. Everything is laid out for everyone to see. How could any of this have anything to do with the Six Paths? The only connection is that he participated in the Purgatory Trial. How can someone with the surname Hai be related to Hai Yuanke? If this can be far-fetched, then isn't it a little too ridiculous? "
He was not speaking for Niu Youde, but for himself. He was in charge of supervising the Heavenly Court's officials, and if something went wrong, it would be his responsibility. If there was something suspicious, he had nothing to say, but he could not accept that some unreliable rumors negated his hard work in supervising the Left Ministry.
Defeating Armies also looked at Gao Guan with slight disgust.
At this moment, Shangguan Qing, who was standing beside Qing Zhu, put away the Star Bell in his hand, bowed slightly to Qing Zhu and said, "Your Majesty, there are some new rumors related to the Xiahou family."
Qing Zhu frowned, "Speak!"
Shangguan Qing glanced at the crowd and said, "There are rumors that the Xiahou Family has always been in contact with the remnants of the Six Paths, and the relationship between the two sides has never been broken. The remnants of the Six Paths have always existed outside the Purgatory under the cover of the Xiahou Family. It is said that the Xiahou Family is ready to use the remnants of the Six Paths at any time."
As soon as he said this, the Starry Hall fell into silence. No one would believe it if it was Kou Lingxu and Niu Youde, but no one would be surprised if it was the Xiahou Clan who did it. This was the Xiahou Clan's usual method. They helped the demonic monk Nan Bo kill the three immortals, but they secretly supported the disciples of the three immortals.
Qing Zhu suddenly sneered, "This rumor is interesting. I wonder who is spreading it?"
Sima Wentian cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it seems that someone wants to use the credibility of House Xiahou's rumor to prove Kou Lingxu and Niu Youde's side. The real target should be Kou Lingxu and Niu Youde."
Qing Zhu narrowed his eyes, "Those old fellows shouldn't make such rumors among themselves. It doesn't seem like their style."
Gao Guan faintly asked, "Could it be Demon Monk Nan Bo?"
The hall was silent again. Defeating Armies stroked his beard and asked, "What is the Demon Monk's purpose?"
On the other hand, Sima Wentian suddenly took out his Star Bell. After contacting someone for a while, he cupped his fists and reported, "Your Majesty, the Left Division has discovered that the Xiahou Clan's forces seem to be making a move. There are clues that point to the Xiahou Clan pursuing the remnants of the Ying Clan, and they seem to be making quite a big move. There are people coming and going from the Albatross Manor, and two shops in the phantom market were suddenly raided by the Pavilion of Loyalty and Justice."
Qing Zhu hesitated, "House Xiahou is looking for the Ying Family's remnants? Why is House Xiahou suddenly so interested in the Ying Family's remnants? Are they trying to kill them? This doesn't seem like House Xiahou's style. "
Gao Guan said coldly, "Could it be related to Demon Monk Nan Bo?"
As soon as he said this, everyone's expression turned solemn. They all realized that this was very possible. The world was no longer in the era of Demon Monk Nan Bo. Fighting alone would not amount to much. Demon Monk Nan Bo could very well be in cahoots with the Ying Family's remnants, and House Xiahou was most afraid of Demon Monk Nan Bo. This was the most logical explanation for House Xiahou's actions against the Ying Family's remnants.
Gou Yue entered the study and walked to the side of the table. He whispered to Guang Guang who was looking through the jade archives, "Your Highness, the rumors have implicated you."
Duke Guang Ling raised his head and chuckled, "Oh, what did they say about me?"
Gou Yue said, "They said that Your Highness has always been in cahoots with the Dominator. When it's the Western Army's turn to guard the entrance to Purgatory, Your Highness would secretly let the Dominator's remnants in and out of Purgatory. They also said that Your Highness knows where the Dominator's remnants are hiding in the Heavenly Court. That's the gist of it."
"Bullsh * t!" Duke Guang Ling cursed, then couldn't help but laugh. He then asked hesitantly, "What is the person who spread the rumors trying to do? Also, did you manage to find out who was the one who spread the rumors? "
Gou Yue said, "The person who intentionally spread the rumors seems to have been planning this for a long time. It's hard to find the source."
Inside the Netherworld Governor's Office, Miao Yi and Yang Qing were discussing matters in the loft. Yang Zhaoqing came to pay his respects and reported, "Milord, the news has spread."
Miao Yi stood up leisurely and walked to the window, seemingly heaving a sigh of relief.
Yang Zhaoqing asked Yang Qing curiously, "Since they were prepared to spread rumors about Hao Defang, Teng, and Cheng, why didn't they make a move?"
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