Once he made up his mind, he immediately turned around and headed back. Suddenly, he heard the eunuch's sharp voice announcing, "Prince Yu has arrived!" Li Yijie instinctively bent his waist and dodged to the side of a tree. He saw the person in front of him was wearing an official's uniform, walking with large strides and full of vigor. Although Li Yijie had seen Dodo on the battlefield, he was far away at the time and had never paid attention to him, so he didn't recognize him. He also saw several imperial bodyguards following closely behind him. One of them had his head bowed, his entire body was thin and small, like a little monkey, following closely behind. He only thought that he was timid by nature. Coincidentally, he had bumps all over his head and had no time to pay attention to him, so he didn't think too much about it.
After seeing them enter the palace, he realized that he was hiding under the lattice window outside the Snow Song Palace Hall. His internal energy was abundant, so he could clearly hear the conversation inside. He knew that eavesdropping was inappropriate, but he thought that he had already done enough embarrassing things today, so he didn't mind adding another one. As if possessed, he pressed his ear against the window and circulated his internal energy. First, he heard a series of tables and chairs moving, followed by a clear voice, "This Lu Mountain Mao Feng is indeed of high quality. However, Consort Yun specially invited this prince here, presumably it's not as simple as drinking a cup of tea. What instructions do you have for me? "From the tone of the voice, it was Prince Yu.
Shen Shiyun indifferently said, "Prince is too modest. You and your brother are rare talents in the Great Qing Dynasty, and also the rare think tank of the royal family. If you have any doubts, the first thing you will think of is to ask Prince for advice. Right now, this consort has a very difficult matter to decide. Prince, please take a look at this … If this picture is a secret letter, which country's characters are so bold? You are experienced and knowledgeable, so you must have a wonderful understanding. I am willing to listen to Prince's brilliant opinion. "
Li Yijie listened under the window, thinking, "Why didn't she think of listening to my 'brilliant opinion'?" The room was silent for a long time. Then Dodo said in surprise, "This picture … where did Consort Yun get it?" His voice was full of shock. Although he tried his best to conceal it, it wasn't very effective. Even though Li Yijie was not standing face to face with him, he could still tell the difference clearly.
Shen Shiyun said, "When I am free, I like to play with rare treasures. This blueprint was found by my subordinate when he was traveling in Jianghu. Has Prince found any clues?" Dodo said, "This … this painting has a profound meaning. This Prince is unable to think of anything at the moment. Would Your Highness please allow me to bring it back to the Prince's Mansion and carefully examine it, as well as consult the ancient books. I will report back once I have come to a conclusion."
Shen Shiyun said, "My curiosity is very strong. I always want to be the first to know the answer to a difficult puzzle. It's said that many hands make light work. Your Highness, why don't you stay here and discuss with us? It's much better than you racking your brains alone. Or do you think that I'm too stupid to bother with you? "Dodo said," I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. "
Li Yijie's heart was thumping like a drum; he thought, "What are they talking about? Could it be … could it be the blueprint for the Soul Severing Tear? But she didn't mention it to me before. That's right, I wanted to ask her just now, but I was interrupted halfway … "He wanted to poke the window paper with his finger, but in front of Shen Shiyun, he had a lot of misgivings. He thought that eavesdropping was already very impolite. If she found out that he was eavesdropping, even if she didn't blame him, he would die of shame.
In this moment, his mind was relaxed. Even if there were voices coming out of the room, they would all be indistinct. He stared blankly for a long time before he quickly focused his mind again. He heard Luo Jin say, "Forget it. Perhaps this really is a child's random doodle. I'll have to trouble Your Highness. In the future, this servant will invite you to watch a play to thank you. It's better to throw this blueprint away." Li Yijie's heart suddenly tightened. He thought, "They all say that Miss Jin is very clever. How can she be so stupid?"
Fortunately, someone in the room had already called out for him, "Wait! This Prince thinks that this drawing … the dot at the top is the key to unlocking the entire mystery. It also contains all the information that the owner wants to convey. The horizontal line at the bottom is only used for auxiliary purposes. Therefore, we should first determine the key points, and then do some elaboration. "Shen Shiyun smiled and said," That's right. Why didn't this Prince think of it? "
Luo Jin said, "This servant also has some ideas. When I was young, father asked someone to teach me how to read. When we talked about counting, that little brother gave me a piece of paper full of numbers. After I connected the numbers in order, a picture of a duckling playing in water appeared on the paper. It was really vivid and lifelike. That little brother was very amazing. He scribbled on that piece of paper, but in essence, he used a higher level of technique to draw. Can we also imitate him? "
Dodo said, "This matter is very important. How can it be a child's play? If we don't follow this pattern, the ink won't disappear after it enters the paper, and this mystery will never be solved. " Luo Jin said, "Then let's find another piece of white paper and draw a rough outline. We should be able to understand most of it, right?"
Dodo said, "The dots are arranged in a directional manner. The spacing and angle are all precisely measured. If there's a slight deviation, the conclusion will be a big mistake." Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Prince is really smart and astute. He can think of things that normal people can't think of. You said that the dots are arranged according to a certain pattern, but if we write them one by one, I'm afraid there are hundreds and thousands of patterns. How can we choose the right one? "
Hu Wei, who was waiting on the side, couldn't hold back and interrupted, "I heard that this drawing is closely related to unlocking the mystery of the Soul Severing Tear. Since it's Prince's family heirloom, can we take it out? Maybe this drawing will recognize a familiar face and reveal its secret to us." Luo Jin didn't want to fall behind and said, "You're really uninformed. When you entered seclusion, the Sacrifice Shadow Sect offered the Soul Severing Tear in exchange for your help in the battle. Prince is a man of his word. I'm sure you've already endured the pain of parting with this treasure and handing it over to someone else. "
Dodo snorted and said, "You don't need to use words to provoke me. This was all my brother's idea. But this Prince dares to say with a clear conscience that the battle of Tong Pass was already in the bag. The Sacrifice Shadow Sect only helped a little. Even if it was really a great merit, how can I give away my family heirloom so easily? "Shen Shiyun said," That's true. This Prince may take the liberty to ask, but at that time you were a general of the Devil Cult's Young Master Jiang Liechen. You must have had some contact with him. I wonder what your opinion of him is based on what you saw? "
When Li Yijie heard Shen Shiyun ask about Jiang Liechen as soon as she opened her mouth, even though she knew it was out of hatred, she couldn't help but feel sour in her heart. Hatred was just like love. Both of them needed to pay the price. And Shen Shiyun was obviously concentrating all her energy on revenge. Since ancient times, she had heard of many heroes who, because of a single mistake, were obsessed with hatred and lost their nature. In the end, they got what they wanted, but they also paid with their lives, letting their hatred consume their bodies and minds. Li Yijie was worried that Shen Shiyun would be consigned to eternal damnation in the long run. But then she suddenly thought, "I've always been on the opposite side of the Devil Cult. I've always been wholeheartedly trying to destroy them. Most likely it's to avenge Yun-er. How can I say it's for the sake of the common people? If I calculate it this way, won't I also be at the edge of a quagmire? Thinking about this, she couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Dodo disdainfully said, "My brother has praised this person many times. But before entering the Pass, this Prince had some understanding of the capable people of the Central Plains. I've never heard of his name. He's just wearing the bright outer clothing of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect's Young Master. When it comes to marching and fighting, he can be considered to have some ability. He didn't give me too much trouble. As for his conduct, it's beyond reproach. He's a shameless and despicable person. He's worried that he's not capable enough, so he secretly made preparations. He made his woman take the initiative to throw herself into my arms and swindle the Soul Severing Tear. Thinking that this Prince is the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies, how can I be bewitched by a mere honey trap? Therefore, while I pretended to talk to that witch, I first tried to calm them down. I just thought of them as a group of unpaid coolies. Why not? After the job was done, I gave her a piece of imitated ancient jade. She was really gullible. She took the imitated jade and left happily. She was still thinking that after returning to the Hierophant, she would come to my Prince's mansion to be my guest. It's really laughable. Don't look at that witch's smart face. Turns out she's a dimwit. "
Shen Shiyun said, "You're really ruthless. You let her take the imitated jade back to the Hierophant. If she fails the job, aren't you afraid she'll be punished by the Hierarch? "
Dodo sneered and said, "She'll be scolded and beaten. What does that have to do with me? That witch is just a plaything that I play around with when I'm empty on the battlefield. She still wants to have a status? I said that it would be better if she died. Without someone chattering in my ear all day long, it'll be quiet. Besides, Jiang Liechen and An Yesun probably haven't seen a woman before, but they seem to really like that witch. If the Hierarch insists on killing her, the two of them won't be convinced. Perhaps they'll start a 'rebellion'. Since ancient times, the best way to defeat a person has always been to attack their heart. If you can incite them to have internal strife and then add fuel to the fire from the outside, you can destroy them in one fell swoop. Didn't Niangniang always treat the Demon Cult as her number one enemy and deliberately try to destroy them? Looking at it from another angle, this Prince can be considered to have hit the nail on the head and helped you. "
Li Yijie felt a burst of discomfort in his heart. Although destroying the Shadow Cult was his greatest wish, using such a despicable method to drive a wedge between them was truly 'shameless'. Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Prince really has great foresight. You can pick up and let go. This Prince admires you. Speaking of which, the Soul-Severing Tear is still by your side? " Dodo said, "That's natural. As long as the Soul-Severing Tear is safe and sound, I don't care how my brother uses it as bait."
Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "All kinds of karma are caused by your brother's words. I don't know if it's harming other people or creating the world. This Soul-Severing Tear, this Prince wants to take a look. It's really up to it whether it succeeds or fails … "Halfway through her words, she abruptly stopped, as if her voice had been cut off. There was a 'shua' sound in the air, like the sound of a sword being unsheathed and colliding with a wall. Then, she heard Shen Shiyun's low cry, full of panic. Li Yijie knew that there was a sudden change in the hall. At this time, he didn't care about hiding his tracks. He broke the window frame with his palm and jumped in.
As soon as he landed, he saw an extremely terrifying scene. The small Imperial Bodyguard just now was holding a long saber and was aiming it at Shen Shiyun. The mahogany table had been split in two. Luo Jin protected Shen Shiyun and dodged to the side. That Imperial Bodyguard was very quick. He kicked over a stool to block her way. With a wave of his long saber, Shen Shiyun's knee was cut. Blood immediately flowed out. Then, he raised his saber and aimed it at her throat.
Li Yijie was scared out of his wits. He shouted and jumped in front of Shen Shiyun. He quickly pulled out his sword and cut the saber in half. Then, he waved his sleeve and heavily hit the Imperial Bodyguard's body. Fortunately, he wanted to keep the Imperial Bodyguard alive for interrogation, so he didn't use his full strength. Moreover, there was a layer of cloth between the Imperial Bodyguard's body and the Imperial Bodyguard's internal organs would have been shaken to pieces. Even so, the Imperial Bodyguard's body trembled and he spat out a big mouthful of blood. He saw the Imperial Bodyguard slightly turned sideways, his right arm was in his bosom, constantly shaking. He didn't know what he was doing. At first Li Yijie did not pay attention, but later on, as if his intuition suddenly appeared, he felt something unusual. Sure enough, the Imperial Bodyguard used the 'rain of flowers filling the sky' technique to release a large number of secret projectiles. The projectiles were of different shapes and sizes, but the tip of the projectiles was shining brightly with silver light. Obviously they were dipped in poison.
Li Yijie was concerned about Shen Shiyun, so he did not dare to be careless. Without even moving his feet, he moved to the east, pushed to the west, and swept all the secret projectiles to the ground. The Imperial Bodyguard took this opportunity to grab the drawing on the table. Clutching it tightly in his hand, he turned around and dashed away.
Luo Jin called out, "Guards! Quickly catch the assassin! " A large number of Imperial Bodyguards responded and chased after him. Li Yijie looked at them, his heart was suddenly torn by lightning. When he first saw the Imperial Bodyguard, he felt strange, but all along he did not understand why. Only now did he realize that the Imperial Bodyguard did not have a long braid on his back like other Manchurian people. Shen Shiyun pushed away the palace maid who stepped forward to bandage her wound. "Quickly catch him," she called out, "He … he snatched the drawing …"
Dodo did not need her signal, he was already ready to rush out. Li Yijie suddenly flashed in front of him and shouted, "Stop! You dare to send people to assassinate Yun … Consort Yun Niangniang? " Shen Shiyun angrily said, "Li …" She was about to curse him for still being here, but then she remembered that she had concealed a lot of things from him. She did not know which part of their secret discussion Li Yijie had heard, so for the time being she did not want to lose her temper.
Dodo angrily said, "Who do you think you are? You dare to yell at ben wang? " Shen Shiyun felt guilty toward Li Yijie, but Luo Jin did not have any misgivings. She angrily strode forward and pulled Li Yijie's sleeve to pull him away. "Stinky kid," she said angrily, "Have you been hiding outside the window and eavesdropping on our conversation? You're so shameless! "
Li Yijie confidently said, "It's true that I was hiding outside the window, but if it weren't for me, Yun 'er would have been in danger, and you guys wouldn't have been able to protect her!" He then pointed at Dodo and said, "That assassin disguised as an imperial bodyguard was brought into the palace by you. Do you dare to say that he has nothing to do with you?" Dodo impatiently said, "Or maybe he was replaced by someone else. How would ben wang know?"
Li Yijie shouted, "How would you know?" He waved his hand and shook off Luo Jin. Then, he took a few steps forward and said coldly, "If he was your trusted aide and was replaced by someone else, how could you not know? If you are not familiar with him and casually brought a stranger into Niangniang's palace, do you not care about her safety at all? "
Just now, that imperial bodyguard's head was buried deep in the ground, so no one saw his face. But when he pulled out his sword, he saw Shen Shiyun's face. When she thought of that fierce and gloomy gaze, she couldn't help but shiver. It was as if she had fallen into an ice cave in March, as if she had gathered all the hatred in the world. She quivered and cried out, "That's not right. That … that wasn't an imperial bodyguard. She was that demoness Chu Menglin, a remnant of the Devil Sect that hasn't been completely wiped out! Prince Yu, ben wang thinks that you understand the principle of eliminating all evil? "
Dodo said, "Yes! Pass down the order to search the entire palace for the assassin. If they're caught, immediately hack them to death. Kill them without mercy! "
Li Yijie's heart felt strange. During the Heroes Assembly, he already couldn't harden his heart to kill Chu Menglin. Now, he couldn't bear to see her die tragically because her lover had a change of heart. His heart was still in turmoil, but his legs carried him out of the palace first. Dodo didn't fall behind.
Shen Shiyun anxiously called out, "Official Li … Li … Li Dage!" She thought that once Li Yijie chased after them, whether it was snatching the blueprint or rescuing Chu Menglin, it wouldn't be a problem. No one else in the palace would be able to resist him. This disrupted her overall plan. She called out to him several times, but he didn't turn around. In her anxiety, she lifted her skirt and chased after him. But how could she possibly catch up? She watched as she fell further and further behind. She was deeply worried.
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