Qin Yining nodded in agreement, "It's normal to be on guard. After all, Zhong Yibo is a powerful figure. In his eyes, you and I are both insignificant people. It's good to be prepared. However, I've always had a question in my heart. Since I hit it off with the two of you today, I'll be frank with you. I hope you can help me clear up my confusion. "
Lu Xiong and Shi Fang both nodded with serious expressions, "Boss Qiu, please speak."
Qin Yining smiled as he looked at the two of them, saying, "Just now, the two of you were wondering why Prince Zhongshun wanted to kill Hall Master Qiao and the other brothers?"
The two of them felt their hearts skip a beat. It seemed that Qin Yining was trying to be polite before resorting to force. Just now, everything had gone according to their wishes and he had agreed to everything, giving them hope. Yet now, he suddenly asked this question.
They thought that he hadn't thought of it yet!
Now that they saw his calm and wise appearance, the two of them realized that they had made a grave mistake. They shouldn't have treated this woman as an ordinary woman and deceived her.
The two of them thought of this at the same time and were speechless for a moment.
Qin Yining smiled bitterly, "The two of you don't want to say it? Forget it, I've been wondering about this for a long time. Since we're all members of the Qingtian Alliance, and Prince Zhongshun is the Alliance Master, why would she let her husband kill Hall Master Qiao and everyone else?
"After thinking about it for a long time, I realized that perhaps something unexplainable happened that made Prince Zhongshun want to kill her subordinates. As the Alliance Master, she wouldn't kill all of her subordinates. Therefore, the people she killed must have had different ideals and opinions. Don't you think my guess is correct? "
Lu Xiong and Shi Fang looked at each other and finally reached a consensus.
The two of them stood up at the same time and knelt down in front of Qin Yining.
"Boss Qiu, we didn't mean to hide it. It's just that someone had deceived you before, so it's hard to talk about it."
Qin Yining frowned and asked softly, "What is it?"
Shi Fang and Lu Xiong added with difficulty, "Actually, there is a reason why we know the whereabouts of this treasure. Back then, when the Alliance Master led us to seize the treasure, when the treasure was being transported, she decided to hand it over to Prince Zhongshun.
"The existence of the Qingtian Alliance is for the welfare of the people. We have never thought that we would one day become the lackeys of the imperial court. As a woman, the Alliance Head should follow her husband after marrying him. Not only is she wholeheartedly loyal to Prince Zhongshun, but she has also repeatedly asked us to work for Prince Zhongshun. We are already very disappointed.
"It wasn't until she decided to give the Dayan Dynasty's treasure to Prince Zhongshun that we were finally disappointed in her. At that time, there was a Mrs. Liao in the Alliance who plotted to move the treasure out of the Alliance Master's hands. At that time, the earth dragon turned over and Your Majesty was transporting stone for the construction of the imperial mausoleum. Therefore, Mrs. Liao thought of a way to hide the treasure in the stone.
"Now, Prince Zhongshun is hunting us down. It must be the Alliance Master's orders. We are protecting the original beliefs of the Qingtian Alliance, but the Alliance Master bears a grudge against us for moving the treasure. She thinks that we are traitors of the Qingtian Alliance and wants to kill us. "
The two of them spoke one after another, clearly expressing their thoughts.
Qin Yining, the Alliance Master, was sitting there. For a moment, he was somewhat dazed. It turned out that they had such an image of him in their hearts.
Lu Xiong said, "Because of the Alliance Master, the entire Qingtian Alliance has become the lackeys of the imperial court. For the sake of our original beliefs, we have to adhere to the right path. It is really difficult, but Boss Qiu, you also know that if you want to adhere to the truth, you often have to pay a painful price."
Qin Yining nodded. "I understand. Now that you've said it like this, all the suspicious points can be explained. Actually, when Hall Master Qiao first came to tell me that you are the Qingtian Alliance and that your Alliance Master is the Princess Consort, I once thought that since you knew the whereabouts of the treasure, why didn't you ask your Alliance Master to do it in private? I guessed that Hall Master Qiao had the intention of taking the treasure for himself, and I also wanted a share of the profits. But now it sounds like you don't just want to take the treasure for yourself. You don't want the treasure to fall into the hands of the imperial court. "
Lu Xiong nodded in shame. "That's right. Now you know that we, along with the eight brothers who died, are all traitors in the eyes of the Qingtian Alliance. Our ideals are different from the Alliance Master and the other brothers of the Qingtian Alliance. "
In other words, it was impossible for Boss Qiu to look forward to the day when he could establish a relationship with the Princess Consort just because he was a member of the Qingtian Alliance.
Qin Yining understood. She smiled bitterly and said, "I know. Forget it, this matter isn't your fault. Since I have joined the Qingtian Alliance, then we are still brothers. You were able to stick to your original beliefs because your Alliance Master, the Princess Consort, involved too many court battles and caused the entire Qingtian Alliance to change. You are few in number, but the truth is in your hands. This doesn't count as you defecting, but rather, they have all changed. It is also my destiny to be able to join you. "
Lu Xiong and Shi Fang didn't expect the person in front of them to think this way and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
"It's best that Boss Qiu thinks this way."
Lu Xiong's eyes turned. "In my opinion, we are a group of dragons without a leader. Why don't Boss Qiu be our Hall Master? When we have more brothers in the future, we can do some meaningful things together. "
Qin Yining didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
There were only three of them in total, and they still wanted her to be the Hall Master? Wasn't this Hall Master just like a joke?
Shi Fang very much agreed with Lu Xiong's suggestion. He nodded and said, "I think it makes sense." Then he seriously kowtowed to Qin Yining. "Hall Master Qiu."
"Hall Master Qiu." Lu Xiong also bowed.
Qin Yining suppressed her helplessness and helped the two of them up. She said shyly, "Since that's the case, it would be impolite for me to refuse. Brothers, please get up. "
Seeing that Qin Yining was comforted by "Hall Master Qiu" and she didn't mind hiding the truth anymore, Lu Xiong and Shi Fang both exhaled.
Qin Yining said, "If you want to avenge your brothers who died, you have to act quickly. The two of you discuss, who will go to Zhong Yibo to inform him of the situation?
Shi Fang was a little hesitant. He was afraid that he would be in deep trouble.
Lu Xiong was also afraid, but Lu Xiong thought more. If Lu Heng obtained the treasure because of this matter, he would be able to hug the thighs of the Lu family. Wouldn't he be able to live a life of luxury? Even if it didn't work out, he could just run away in the end. No one would force him to retire in the Lu family.
Lu Xiong said righteously, "I'll go. Brother Shi and Hall Master Qiu will meet me outside and wait for my news. "
Qin Yining and Shi Fang nodded emotionally. "Alright, Lu Xiong, be careful. We'll wait for your good news."
"Yes, I won't let you down." Lu Xiong said seriously.
After another round of discussion, Qin Yining stood up to leave. Shi Fang returned to the cellar where they were hiding, while Lu Xiong braved the rain and left Four-Way Inn first.
Qin Yining sat for a while longer before taking her guards and maidservants to bid farewell to Manager Yin.
"I'll have to trouble Head Shopkeeper Yin for the next few days. Keep an eye on the people in the cellar."
"Don't worry." Head Shopkeeper Yin nodded with a smile. "If anything happens, I'll send someone to inform you immediately."
Qin Yining nodded and got into the carriage to return to the prince's residence.
Along the way, Pang Xiao sat in the carriage and chatted with Qin Yining. Mu Jinghu, on the other hand, maintained his disguise and sat on the shaft of the carriage.
Qin Yining said softly, "I never knew that these people actually thought this way. No wonder Madam Liao suddenly changed her mind and hid the treasure. In their hearts, I've already defected to the imperial court. "
Pang Xiao rubbed Qin Yining's forehead. "Don't think so much. You can lead everyone onto the right path. At least we won't have to be so careful and hide from the imperial court like we were in Dayan. You're leading everyone onto the right path now. You've even helped Your Majesty regain the throne. This great merit and glory belongs to you and the Qingtian Alliance. You've done a good job as the alliance leader. Why do you have to deny yourself because of a small group of people? "
"I know. I understand the reason, but I still feel a little uncomfortable when I hear these words." Qin Yining smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if they don't tell the truth. Now, we just have to wait and see Lu Heng's reaction."
Pang Xiao also nodded. "I think, with Lu Heng's character, whether he believes it or not, he will personally investigate this treasure. As long as he does, he will fall into this pit and never be able to climb out again."
Qin Yining said, "Since ancient times, wealth has moved people's hearts. Even the head of the Lu family is no exception."
Pang Xiao also smiled and nodded.
The carriage did not return directly to the prince's residence. Instead, it circled around the city a few times. Halfway through, it changed into a carriage that belonged to the prince's residence in a quiet alley.
Mu Jinghu and the guard who acted as the coachman hid on the side wearing raincoats.
Qin Yining helped Ziyuan and Qin Yining get off the carriage. With the help of Pang Xiao, they stepped on the wooden stool and got on the carriage.
However, at this moment, someone suddenly walked past the alley.
Bian Ruohan, who was wearing a cloak and accompanied by a group of maidservants, walked towards them. She saw that someone was changing carriages in the alley and looked over curiously.
When she saw that it was a beautiful woman dressed in men's clothing, Bian Ruohan looked at her curiously. When her gaze fell on the tall and ordinary-looking guard who actually reached out to help the woman dressed in men's clothing, Bian Ruohan's eyes revealed a hint of ridicule.
It turned out that this woman was having an affair with that guard!
Although Bian Ruohan was curious, she did not want to be nosy and continued to lead the group forward.
At this moment, the sound of a carriage moving came from the alley. Bian Ruohan suddenly turned around and saw that the other party's carriage had already driven away.
Bian Ruohan clicked her tongue twice. "Such a beautiful woman actually likes to dress in men's clothing and hooked up with an ordinary-looking guard."
The maidservants following her did not dare to say anything. They were all new to Bian Ruohan and served by her side. They knew what had happened to the people before them, so they did not dare to say anything.
Unexpectedly, after taking a few steps, Bian Ruohan suddenly stopped.
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