Hu Wei's heart was beating wildly, he trembled incessantly like a drum. He said, "What's wrong with this lowly officer? … Niangniang's divine foresight is even better than Zhuge Liang's reincarnation. This lowly officer has always regarded you as a deity, I really admire you … "Shen Shiyun snorted coldly and said," You flatter your master without any filter, there are only three possibilities. First, you are seeking profit and flattering; second, you have committed a big mistake and are eager to get rid of it; third, you are trying to numb Zhu Shang and wait for an opportunity to act rashly. Tell me, which one do you belong to? "
Hu Wei said, "This lowly officer does not understand what you mean." Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "You don't need to play tricks in front of Bengong. Why are you pretending to be confused? You were unwilling to tell me the secret of the Jade Annulus because you wanted to stay out of this matter. You were worried that if you knew too much inside information, I would not be able to tolerate you and you would be killed. Is that right? " Hu Wei said, "This lowly officer did not intend to deceive Niangniang. It's just that if you want to live peacefully in the Palace, you must first learn to be deaf and mute. Although this lowly officer has not been in the Palace for long, I have learned this principle from Niangniang. "
Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "You are a smart person, you know how to apply what you have learned. But you have already sunk deep into the mire, it is wishful thinking to try to pull yourself out. How much of Bengong's secret do you know? How much of my plan did you personally participate in? Let me remind you of a few things, you helped me settle Madame Ruhua and burned down Agarwood Courtyard. You traveled thousands of li to the Heroes Assembly to capture the Devil Cult rebels. Recently you helped me buy Tong Deshou to frame Imperial Concubine Zhen. If Bengong really wanted to shut your mouth, these few things are enough to kill you eight to ten times. "
Hu Wei's forehead was dripping with cold sweat. He had only one leg and his center of gravity was unstable. In his panic he tripped and fell to the ground. He hugged Shen Shiyun's clothes and begged bitterly, "Niangniang, this lowly officer has always been loyal to you. Heaven and Earth can be my witness …"
Shen Shiyun's frosty face finally revealed a trace of a smile. She said warmly, "You have already used your actions to prove your loyalty to me. This Queen treats you as one of her own. Naturally, I won't harm you. Rise." Hu Wei shed tears of gratitude and hurriedly crawled to his feet. He felt a trickle of cold sweat trickling down his back and sticking to his clothes. He bowed and said, "Many thanks for niangniang's grace. This lowly servant was gauging the heart of a gentleman with his own mean measure. Niang niang is still the best. You're not like Chu Menglin, that demoness who burns the bridge after crossing the river. This humble one's life has almost been lost to her several times. "
Shen Shiyun laughed indifferently and said, "Apparently you hate Chu Menglin to the bone. If I give you a chance to escort her prisoner's carriage and parade it through the streets, would you be willing?" Hu Wei was greatly delighted, "A thousand times I am willing, ten thousand times I am willing! Niang niang, may this humble servant be so bold as to ask, after the parade is over, can you bestow her to this humble servant? I … I will skin this little girl alive to vent the hatred in my heart … "
Shen Shiyun said, "This one won't do. She's just our bait. But let me promise you, if everything goes well, later on I will give the real Chu Menglin to you, and you can do whatever you want with her. "" Really? " Really? This … this humble servant is muddle-headed … "
Shen Shiyun said, "You know several of the Devil Cult's rebel leaders, don't you? Your leg is inconvenient, in order to help you decorate your front, let me prepare a carriage for you. What you need to do is to always pay attention to the people on the street, waiting for the rebel leaders to make their move. " She explained the general plan to him, and then added, "This matter is between you and me, don't even tell Luojin." "Humble servant understands," Hu Wei said.
Shen Shiyun smiled slightly and said, "That's right, your leg injury can't be delayed forever. After a long time, I'm afraid the broken bone will be fixed, and then it will be difficult to heal. You should go to the Imperial Physician as soon as possible to treat it." "Yes," Hu Wei said, "Once humble servant's leg is healed, it will be more convenient for Niang niang to do things." Shen Shiyun laughed and said, "Don't you think for yourself? Let me see that you like Luojin, but which girl would be willing to follow a cripple? " Hearing Shen Shiyun's tone, Hu Wei was overjoyed at this unexpected turn of events. He bowed and thanked her profusely before withdrawing.
After leaving the Palace Hall, he went to find the Imperial Physician as instructed. He only said that he was accidentally injured when he went out to do something. The Imperial Physician knew that he was highly appreciated by Consort Yun and the Emperor, so he repeatedly praised his loyalty. He deftly set his broken leg, tied two thin splints to it, gave him a crutch, prescribed some medicine for internal and external application, and told him to rest well and not to fight for the time being.
Hu Wei complied, but his heart was still worried about Luojin. He returned to his residence and changed into a clean set of clothes. After freshening up, he returned to the Palace Hall. He saw that Luojin's door was not closed, so he tiptoed and pushed the door open. He saw her graceful figure leaning over the table, her head gently swaying back and forth, her eyes constantly alternating between the jade wall on the table and the paper on the table. Her right hand was furiously writing. Hu Wei's heart warmed, he thought, "She is indeed loyal to her work. Consort Yun must have misunderstood. I should find an opportunity to clear things up for her." He took out a pocket-sized jade button from his pocket and walked behind Luojin. Pinching the button, he walked over her head and slowly lowered it.
Luojin was startled, she screamed and jumped up. When she saw clearly that it was Hu Wei, she angrily said, "You again? How come you don't make any sound when you walk? Are you trying to scare me to death? "
Hu Wei said, "You were too focused and didn't notice my footsteps. How can you blame me?" Luojin coldly said, "What does it have to do with you? Who allowed you to trespass into my room? "
Hu Wei laughed and said, "Miss Jin, we haven't seen each other for so long, why are you so cold towards me? I've always thought of you and didn't forget to bring you some souvenirs even when I went deep into the royal mausoleum. " He raised the jade button in front of her eyes and said, "I originally found a jade bowl that was exquisite and beautiful. I guessed that you would be happy with it. It was a pity that it was broken by Chu Menglin. Many of the precious artifacts were also lost. Only this small jade button was spared. It's my gift to you. "He took one of her hands after he finished speaking and stuffed the button into her palm.
Luojin said, "Why are you suddenly so nice to me for no reason? You're being unaccountably solicitous! "She thought to herself," Why are you the one giving me a gift? If young master Chen is willing to give me something … even if it's scrap metal, I'll treat it as a treasure … If he treats me half as well as you, no, even a tenth of it, I'll be content … "When she thought of how difficult it would be to have a good dream, her hatred for Hu Wei grew even stronger. She didn't care whether her words were appropriate or not and blurted out," The weasel pays the chicken a new year! "
Hu Wei smiled apologetically and said, "Yes, you're the chicken and I'm the weasel. I'm going to eat you up for the rest of my life …" Seeing the anger on her face, he changed his words and said, "It's true that strangers don't have good intentions, but if it's a man and a woman, being unaccountably solicitous has a lot of implications …" Luojin only knew that he was deliberately mocking her and said angrily, "It's none of your business! It's not the Spirit Severing Tear, what's so rare about it? "
Hu Wei thought to himself, "You really know how to ask for sky-high prices. The Spirit Severing Tear is still in the royal mausoleum underground palace. I don't want to enter that damned place again in my life." He smiled apologetically and said, "Apart from the Spirit Severing Tear, you can ask for anything. Even if it's the stars in the sky, I'll pluck them for you." Luojin spat, "You're just talking nonsense. It's obvious that I don't want to pay attention to you …" Halfway through her words, she felt that she couldn't imitate Jiang Liechen's imposing manner and didn't dare to carelessly borrow his words. Her face quickly turned red and she said, "Hey, what did Her Highness say when she told you to stay just now?"
Hu Wei said, "You know that Her Highness told me to stay? Actually, it's nothing much. She's giving me a chance to perform meritorious deeds. She wants me to personally escort Chu Menglin through the streets … "Luojin was shocked," What? That witch has already been caught? "Hu Wei was even more curious and asked," What, Her Highness didn't tell you? "
Luojin shook her head. Hu Wei thought, "I was lucky. I almost let it slip. Her Highness has her own plans. If Luojin knows something she shouldn't know, the first thing she'll suspect is me. I won't be able to keep this head of mine. " He could only choose some superficial things to answer, "That witch is the mutual sweetheart of the two leaders of the Demon Sect. An Yesun fell out with Jiang Liechen precisely because of her. Seeing that she's in danger, he definitely won't sit idly by. The imperial court has already made all the necessary preparations. Many of our people have disguised themselves among the onlookers, including a Daoist priest who reads fortunes on the streets, a child beggar with a broken bowl, and even a tea shop's tea master … "
Luojin's heart raced when she heard Jiang Liechen's name. Who said that Young Master Chen likes her? What's so cute about that damned witch? It's better if she dies! But … I'm a spy, so I have to find a way to pass on information. She forcefully concealed her thoughts and tugged at Hu Wei's sleeve, saying coquettishly, "It's so lively? I want to go take a look too. Since the audience can pretend, so can the main character. Why don't you dress me up as that witch and sit in the prison carriage? I'll definitely cooperate with you and scream miserably, alright? "
Hu Wei said, "That won't work. If Her Highness finds out, I won't be able to take the blame. Wouldn't that make things difficult for me?" Luojin snorted coldly, "I knew you were a coward. Forget it, I won't force you. There's nothing interesting about a cripple performing monkey tricks on the streets anyway. Where's that witch?" Hu Wei said, "Locked up in the imperial prison. Why are you asking about her?" Luojin said in a small voice, "Because I've heard that … the young lord's personality is cold. I want to see what his sweetheart looks like …" She gritted her teeth when she said the words "sweetheart".
Hu Wei didn't notice her abnormality. "Of course she's not as good as you. Cough cough, the young lord's personality is cold? Where did you hear that rumor from? "He stuck up his thumb and pointed at himself," That person, I've seen him before. It wasn't cold-blooded. It should be said that he had a twisted personality. He was arrogant to everyone, as if talking to you was a great favor. Only to An Yesun and Chu Menglin, he's really nice. Both of them hate him. I think he's a masochist … "
Just as he was talking excitedly, he was kicked and punched by Luojin. She pushed him out of the door and slammed the door so hard that it almost hit his injured leg. This outburst of temper came out of nowhere without any warning. Hu Wei was baffled, not knowing what he had said that had angered this young lady.
Luckily, nothing happened that night. The next day, the young lady of the Demon Cult was paraded through the streets. As expected, it was so crowded that not even a drop of water could trickle through. Everyone had been oppressed by the Sacrifice Shadow Cult for a long time and wanted to see the scene of retribution. Armed with spears, the soldiers parted the streets a few times before they finally opened a path. The prison cart moved very slowly so that people could see it clearly. There was a cage on the flatbed cart. Chen Xiangxiang was curled up in the cage, motionless and listless. People pointed and scolded her and many rotten vegetables were thrown at the cage.
Hu Weidu leisurely sat in the carriage. He pulled up his injured leg and crossed his other leg over his other leg, assuming a cross-legged posture. He lifted the curtain and looked out. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, he gradually relaxed and leaned back.
Along the way, the carriage suddenly jolted. Hu Wei was also thrown forward by the force of the collision. His forehead hit the wall of the carriage and he grimaced in pain. He lifted the curtain and was about to curse when he saw that the coachman had been stabbed by a sword. The coachman had fallen off the horse and was motionless. In front of the carriage stood several men in yellow. The leader took a few steps forward and rested his steel sword on his shoulder. He said loudly, "We are all brothers of the Tianhe Faction. This Demon Cult witch killed our Faction Leader Sima. Sinful Yan deserves to be beheaded! Please make it easy for us and let us deal with her. Our faction will be grateful to you. "
Hu Wei saw that they killed the driver as soon as they arrived. It was obvious that they came prepared. If the soft approach didn't work, they would use force. Hu Wei was annoyed and said, "Sinful Yan deserves to be beheaded? We paraded her through the streets and planned to behead her. Why is the Tianhe Faction doing this? " The man said, "A life for a life. We want to bring her to our Faction Leader's grave and execute her to comfort his soul."
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