The Kongtong Sect's Leader was secretly disdainful; he frowned and thought, "From the first day I met you, you never stopped dreaming about being the emperor. Alright, first you'll help me open up new territory and cut off the rebels, then I'll deal with you, this lone wolf. When the time comes, we'll follow the old method, find a trusted disciple to ascend the throne, and Laofu will listen and control from behind the scenes. That stinky brat followed Qian 'er, he didn't make any progress, but he became more and more skilled at bootlicking. He's just a subordinate, he doesn't have much precision. As soon as I topple Qian 'er, Jiahua will immediately switch sides and follow me. But I won't be at ease if I help him ascend the throne and keep him by my side … That's right, there's still a long distance! How could I forget about him? This child is kind-hearted and obedient, he's the most suitable to be my puppet emperor. With that temperament of his, he'll never send troops to invade foreign countries. Good, he's the best candidate! "
"Shixiong," Lu Qian said, "What are you laughing at?" Turned out the Kongtong Sect's Leader was very proud of himself, he could not restrain a smile from appearing on his face. Hearing his question, he calmed down and quickly came up with an excuse. "Nothing," he replied, "I just thought of something interesting. That Evil Star of the Demonic Cult tried to assassinate Consort Yun alone at her banquet. He fell into a trap and was captured. Now he's in prison."
Cheng Jiahua cried out in alarm, "Trying to assassinate him alone? He … he doesn't want to live anymore? " He remembered that he had met An Yesun once before. Although he felt that he had a violent and vicious temper, he could still be considered a true martial artist. Plus, the two of them did not have any enmity. Hearing that he was in danger, he immediately showed a worried expression.
With a cold laugh Lu Qian said, "Don't look at An Yesun, that kid's appearance is strong, actually he's just a delicate young master who can't bear a bit of hardship. After being whipped several times in prison, I'm afraid he'll cry for his father and mother, and lose half his life. I don't know if he's a tough bone that would rather die than surrender. " Cheng Jiahua mused, "If we let that witch persuade him, I'm afraid not even one of his tough bones will remain." Lu Qian laughed. "Nonsense. I bet you that even if Menglin told him to die, he wouldn't say a word. Therefore, as long as we take one thing from this girl as evidence … "
"That's right," Cheng Jiahua said, "Since we must meet, we might as well meet in the Imperial Palace, so that they have no choice but to shoot. Hey, hey, father and daughter meet again, hugging each other's head and crying bitterly, and then they part in death; it is indeed a touching scene! "The Kongtong Sect Leader interrupted," So should we persuade An Yesun to surrender to the Qing Dynasty, or should we not? "Lu Qian cast a glance toward him and said with a laugh," This is not a serious topic, let's talk about it later. Senior Brother and Menglin have always been on good terms, so it's better for you to be the lobbyist. "
The Sect Leader of Kongtong asked curiously, "When did I …?" Lu Qian impatiently said, "Enough, enough. Jiahua and I need to discuss the details carefully. To deal with the Devil Cult's Master, we must not be careless. It's not a problem if you don't want to admit it, but I'll put it another way. Your negotiation with Consort Yun has failed, so I'll give you a new mission, allowing you to atone for your mistake by meritorious service. Are you satisfied? "
The Sect Leader of Kongtong mused, "This is not as good as the first one." However, Lu Qian and Cheng Jiahua were now master and disciple, yet he was always pushed aside. Even if he wanted to force a discussion, he would not be happy. Without any choice, he let out a hollow laugh and walked into the side room. He saw Chu Menglin was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed, high above the tea table, leaning against the back of the chair, leaning backward with a large degree of tilting. His right hand was holding a pipe, leisurely smoking, while his left hand was playing with the string hanging from the top of the cigarette case. Seeing the Sect Leader of Kongtong, he nimbly turned around and got down from the chair. "Did the method I taught you work?" He asked, "Did you get the 'Afterimage Sword'?"
The Sect Leader of Kongtong leisurely said, "What I should say, I have said. But Consort Yun has nothing to fear, she flatly denied that you tried to assassinate her … "Chu Menglin angrily said," So you think what I told you was a lie? "She seemed to have forgotten that she was the one who deceived him, and was really angry because he did not trust her.
The Kongtong Sect leader said, "How can that be? He asked, "Do you think I would believe her and not you? Whether it's true or false, the Penniless Priest has his own judgment. My eyes are as clear as snow, whoever dares to play tricks in front of me, I know it clearly. Don't even think about fooling me. " At the same time he was staring at Chu Menglin, observing every minute change in her expression, trying to find any sign of panic on her face.
Chu Menglin pretended not to understand his double entendre; she slanted her eyes, with a smile on the corner of her mouth, and looked at him with a lazy expression. The Sect Leader of Kongtong's bait failed, so he said, "As soon as I heard it, I knew Consort Yun did not answer honestly. She was in the Imperial Palace's inner courtyard, with more than a thousand rooms, she was dizzy from going around. I don't know where she hid the Residual Shadow Sword. Since we are looking for the treasure, you are the first in command. I specially came to invite you to the Palace to help. "
Chu Menglin evaded his question. "Daozhang," she said, "I have always thought that you are a great hero, aren't you?" The Sect Leader of Kongtong mocked in his heart, "You forced me to admit that I am a hero, just to shut my mouth in advance, to remind me to respect my status and not to make things difficult for a weak woman like you, isn't that right? It's a pity that Penniless Priest has always been indifferent to these empty titles, and you are also not a weak woman. "With a cold laugh he did not answer.
Chu Menglin continued, "A great hero's words should carry enormous weight. Consort Yun refused the peace treaty and still did not care, she must think that we do not dare to show our faces. Humph, if we provoke her, we will fight with her. She deserves to pay the price for her stupidity. If we don't teach her a lesson, she won't know her place! We'd better go to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful first. Early tomorrow morning, there will be a good show to watch. "
With a bitter laugh the Sect Leader of Kongtong said, "You'd better get rid of your beautiful dream as soon as possible! We won't have the chance to put on a good show again. "He told her what had happened. Hearing this, Chu Menglin's anger flared up. She slapped the table and said, "Damn it, that fellow Jiang Liechen is asking for a beating. Without me to control him …" The Sect Leader of Kongtong seized the opportunity and said, "That's right, Jiang Liechen wants the Residual Shadow Sword. If you get it one step ahead of him, it will be tantamount to giving him a resounding slap on the face. He will be so angry that he can only stare helplessly! This is a win-win situation for both of us. "Chu Menglin sighed and said," All right. "
The two of them walked out of the room. They saw that the main hall was empty. Even the Qing Tian Zhai's men who were stationed there had all left. The Sect Leader of Kongtong could see that Chu Menglin was still hesitant. It was just the right time to add another big surprise. Pretending to be alarmed, he said, "Aiyo, just now I heard Lu Zhaizhu and Jiahua's sneaky discussion, saying that they are going to sell your whereabouts to your honorable Cult's Hierarch, so that they can earn some extra money. I am afraid they have already set off. But don't worry, no matter how these two people turn against each other, Poor Priest will still stand on your side. Your honorable father's divine power is omnipotent, if he really wants to find you, where in the world can you find a safe place? Your only option is to sneak into the Imperial Palace for the time being. If you get the Residual Image Sword, you can use it to plead for mercy if necessary. You can exchange the sword for his mercy. Even a vicious tiger will not eat its own cubs! "
Chu Menglin curled his lips. Of course, he knew that this was another vicious trick. At this time, his Kung Fu had not recovered, so he was like a grasshopper in the hands of others. He could only act according to the situation. Pretending to be angry, he said, "These people really have no loyalty! Well, if they are not benevolent, don't blame me for being unrighteous. I will only take you to find the Residual Image Sword, and there will be no share for them! "She also had the idea of killing with a borrowed knife. The Sect Leader of Kongtong liked her so much that he almost lifted her up and spun her around a few times.
The two of them waited until late at night. Then they each changed into a set of night clothes and sneaked into the palace. For some reason, this night, the guards patrolled particularly tightly. Looking around, they could see officers and soldiers carrying dim yellow lanterns everywhere. The Sect Leader of Kongtong thought, "What happened? No matter how fast Qian 'er and the others are, it is impossible for them to send the news in just half a day … Hey, the Forbidden City is turbulent. Before we make a fuss, the internal strife alone is enough to give the emperor a headache. "
After Chu Menglin was accidentally poisoned by the Ten Fragrances Tendons Softening Powder, she had not been able to take the antidote. Although it did not cause any serious harm to her body, the internal strength that she had practiced for many years was suppressed. Her whole body was always sore and weak, almost worse than ordinary people who had never learned Kung Fu. Lu Qian had no intention of saving her. First, he was busy and had no time to look for the antidote. Second, he knew that this girl's temperament was strange, so it was not as easy to control as it was now.
As soon as the Sect Leader of Kongtong saw the gap between the guards' backs, he made a prompt decision. He picked up Chu Menglin and flashed repeatedly. The guards only felt a gust of wind blowing behind them. The lantern flames trembled slightly, but no one paid attention to it. Chu Menglin endured the pain one after another without making a sound.
The architecture of the Imperial Palace was complicated. Many of the palaces did not look very different at first glance. The two of them had only been to the Snow Song Palace once. Along the way, they were guided by someone. They were not familiar with the path. Suddenly, they stepped on the spots to explore the path in the darkness. They also had to avoid the guards around them. They were simply like headless flies. They didn't know how long they had been walking around, but they suddenly saw a brightly lit palace. There were even more guards patrolling nearby. The leader of the Kongtong Sect held Menglin's hand and jumped onto the roof. He lifted a tile and leaned in to listen.
A faint sigh came from the room. "The current situation is getting more and more tense by the day. If the foundation of the ancestors is destroyed in my hands, it is natural for me to die for the country. In the end, even ten thousand deaths will not be enough to atone for my sins. If by any chance something happens, you don't need to accompany me. You should leave the palace as soon as possible! "
Another delicate woman's voice softly advised, "Victory and defeat are commonplace in the military. Why should Your Majesty be so anxious? In the past, the former Ming Dynasty's entire strength was not enough to withstand one strike from the Great Qing Dynasty's army, yet we still managed to capture the capital. Although the Battle of Qingyi River in southern Anhui was defeated, it did not shake the Qing Dynasty's rule. " He could hear that these two people were Fulin and Shen Shiyun. They were discussing the urgent military situation from the front line. No wonder the Palace was heavily guarded.
When Chu Menglin heard 'the Battle of Wannan was defeated', his mind buzzed. He remembered that Dodo had mentioned a place name to him. It was also a strategic location. Qingyi River's terrain was long and the water was turbulent. It was extremely dangerous for both sides. She was so flustered that she lost her mind. In her desperation, she pulled the Sect Leader of Kongtong's sleeve and pleaded, "Daozhang, I lied to you before. The Residual Shadow Sword is not in the Imperial Palace. You … you quickly come with me to Qingyi River. I … I will promise you anything! Quickly! "
The Sect Leader of Kongtong did not understand what she was talking about. He impatiently waved his hand and made a 'hush' gesture, while continuing to listen to the movement in his heart. He heard Fulin say, "These days, Zhen has thought about it carefully. The Great Qing Dynasty's soldiers are fierce generals who have been trained since childhood on horseback. The army's fighting strength is not bad …"
Shen Shiyun said, "If Your Majesty can think like this, it is the best of luck." Fulin sighed and said, "Then why is it that the army is defeated again and again, but the seized rivers and mountains are not defended? It is because the ruler is muddle-headed and incompetent. In the past, Tai Zu Ye and His Majesty the late Emperor personally led the army into battle. Among the magnificent army with thousands of men and horses, they were able to command the troops calmly. But Zhen sat back and enjoyed the fruits of others' labor. But Zhen was attacked by foreign thieves. My hands were tied and my efforts were wasted in vain! Perhaps Zhen is not suitable to be the Emperor. If it was another person who succeeded the throne, perhaps it would be much better … "
Shen Shiyun said, "The times create heroes. Perhaps Your Majesty is already destined to enjoy a happy life, but you can't be so passive and avoid the world." Fulin said, "Zhen only wants to protect the Great Qing's rivers and mountains. I don't care about anything else. Who has the ability to solve this chaotic situation? Even if I have to give up the throne, so what?" Shen Shiyun coldly said, "You think so, but you don't know that people's hearts are sinister. On the surface, the Emperor's relatives are loyal to the Emperor, but in their hearts, all the time they are thinking about their own self-respect. To govern the world, they must first pacify the internal strife. Although Prince Yu's death in battle is a big loss, it may not necessarily not solve a primary problem. "
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