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Jun Ye Su stood on the pavilion, the night wind fluttering his clothes, making them rustle. He clasped his hands behind his back and gazed at the stars in the distance.
He did not know how long it had been when a deep blue eunuch's robe appeared behind him, holding a cloak in hand. "Your Majesty, it is late; you should rest."
As the cloak was draped over him, the eunuch stood still, waiting for Jun Ye Su to speak.
"Uncle... was today's decision the right one?" A hoarse voice emerged from Jun Ye Su's throat.
The eunuch's straight posture trembled slightly, then he bent slightly at the waist. "Your Majesty should rest."
Jun Ye Su pinched the corner of the cloak with one hand and sighed. "Uncle still refuses to forgive me." He then walked towards the front, while the eunuch in deep blue stared complexly at Jun Ye Su's back, all his deep thoughts finally transforming into a fleeting light that vanished.
The night grew deeper.
Su Peijiu sat inside the carriage, resting her chin on the soft cushion. Her eyelids gradually became heavy, but just as she was about to fall asleep, the carriage jolted violently, causing her to bump against it and her heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Qi Mo was here to settle scores? So soon? She thought those two would have to fight in the palace before coming out...
"Black Crow, who is outside?" She rubbed her head but did not lift the curtain.
She only heard Black Crow's serious voice: "Master of the Building, please do not come out..." Then came the sound of a sword being drawn from its sheath, blades clashing with a flash of cold light. Su Peijiu realized that things might be beyond her expectations.
"Who are you?! Dare to assassinate Prince Ping'an!" After sweeping away an opponent with a horizontal strike, Black Crow immediately signaled, and instantly a row of men in black appeared behind him. He looked coldly at them: "If you know what's good for you and surrender your employer, I might spare your lives!"
"I have heard that Nan Xie Tower's top expert Black Crow is a person whose half face cannot be seen in light; today I see it is indeed true. My brothers and I are not talented but wish to learn from this top expert!" A figure stepped out from the opposing camp, dressed entirely in black with only a pair of eyes visible. His voice was as innocent as a ten-year-old child’s, yet his body was robust like an adult man—he was someone who had undergone voice change.
"Better to have half a face hidden than to be completely unseen? Hiding your head while exposing your tail and splattering dirt on others—do you think that will make your despicable heart feel any better?" Black Crow was never one to back down in verbal confrontations. "A grown man pretending to be a ten-year-old child—aren't you disgusted by that voice? You should consider other people's feelings too! Truly perverse!"
"You—!" The man gripped his sword tightly, anger flashing in his eyes. It seemed he took several deep breaths before maintaining his composure to continue speaking: "I didn't expect Black Crow to be so eloquent. Fine! As long as your master obediently hands over the Linglong Spine, we will leave her with a complete corpse!"
"Leave a complete corpse? What a bold claim! Did you ask the sword in my hand?" Before the words fell, a gleaming sword shot out suddenly, splattering blood as two people from the opposing camp fell. The leader's eyes flashed with a hint of panic, but more than that, Black Crow found it strange.
"Prince Ping'an sells his master for glory, ruining Yuan Cang! What right does a treacherous woman who relies solely on her beauty have to occupy the Linglong Spine! Does she want to become an empress?!" The childish voice sounded eerie in the night. Su Peijiu sat inside the carriage, her face darkened, realizing that the other party was not here to assassinate but to deliberately spread news.
Among everyone in the Crimson Kingdom, even Jun Ye Su, no one had as many spies as she did. If news about the Linglong Spine being with her got out, all those with ill intentions would surely come after her! At that time, even if she held the Army and had wealth and power, it would be difficult to contend with the commoners...
"Kill them all, leave no one alive!" She lifted the curtain and stood under the moonlight, looking at the twenty or thirty people opposite her with a bloodthirsty and cold gaze.
After receiving the order, Black Crow immediately launched an attack without hesitation, leaving one person to guard her side.
Blood... still blood; everywhere was fresh blood. In no time, more than twenty black-clad men were wiped out, leaving only one leader alive, barely holding on despite being covered in wounds.
Black Crow signaled for someone to approach but was stopped by Su Peijiu: "Let This King handle it."
She dismounted gracefully, wearing a smile that held a hint of charm yet felt like it came from hell—beautiful but dangerous.
Drawing Black Crow's sword, she walked toward the man, her voice light and airy: "In my life, I've only truly killed one person... that was a jailer. You are the second person I have killed. I will kill more in the future because I will have more things to protect... Those things may be my weakness, but they are also my reason for strength!" The sword pierced into the man's body; she coldly watched as his eyes lost their light. Pulling out the sword, blood dripped from the Sword Tip onto the ground, leaving a trail of blood.
"Clean it up."
"Rest assured, Master of the Building."
Su Peijiu returned to the carriage while Black Crow followed her inside, gripping the reins with her gaze casually falling on her subordinates: "You know what to do now, right?"
"Yes." Soon, the group split into two, quickly disposing of the bodies while another group went to hunt down the nearby scouts.
...
"Clap, clap, clap..." In the dark of night, a person stumbled toward the alley, clutching their chest. They knocked urgently on the door, and someone quickly pulled them inside.
"What happened?"
"Send this message to the master, no matter what!" The voice faded, leaving a large pool of blood on the ground. One person hesitated for a moment, then heard a series of footsteps coming from outside the alley. Gritting their teeth, they looked at their fallen comrade's body and escaped over the wall from the other side.
In a dimly lit room, a pale yellow oil lamp flickered.
A man in a dark green robe stood with his hands clasped behind his back, holding a note. His expression was filled with profound meaning.
"You may leave."
"Yes... Master, Er Long..."
"Leave!" The man's tone grew heavier. The subordinate lowered his head and stiffly walked out.
Once that person left, another figure emerged from the shadows, dressed in a deep blue robe. His voice was rough: "Those who do great things should leave no future troubles."
The Dark Green Robed Man gently tore the note in his hand into pieces, letting them scatter on the ground. His gaze was tender yet filled with venom: "This King has never been one to show mercy. Rest assured, he won't survive tonight."
"Haha... I just love your ruthless nature, otherwise I wouldn't be collaborating with you."
"I won't let you down." They exchanged smiles, both filled with a venomous delight.
"Since the Linglong Spine is with Prince Ping'an, why don't we watch another good show?" the Dark Green Robed Man suggested.
The person in the deep blue robe hid their upper body in the shadows, making it difficult to discern their expression. Only a rough voice, tinged with faint interest, could be heard: "What kind of show?"
"Isn't that arrogant National Master and Chancellor, Resolute Stone, always boasting about being the best talent in the Crimson Kingdom? I wonder what actions he would take if he knew the Linglong Spine was in the hands of a woman."
"Prince Ping'an is certainly no match for Resolute Stone. If the Linglong Spine falls into Resolute Stone's hands, it will be quite difficult for us to obtain it later." The deep blue robed figure seemed somewhat disapproving.
"That won't happen... Prince Ping'an is not as weak as we imagine. How could a woman who single-handedly orchestrated the downfall of Yuan Cang be an ordinary woman who only knows how to support her husband and raise children?"
"Since Duke Qi is already convinced, I will wait for good news."
The man in the dark green robe turned around, revealing a jade-like face. It was Qi Shen, whom Su Peijiu had been puzzled about during the banquet!
Qi Shen chuckled lightly and slightly lowered his head: "I won't let you down."
"Well... since things have taken a new turn, let's observe from the sidelines for now. I won't make an appearance for a while; that person has already started to notice."
"Mm."
With the sound of wind, the deep blue robed figure had vanished. Qi Shen stood in place, watching the flickering candlelight with a cold smile. No one would suspect that he was the true instigator behind all this. However, all his plans were thwarted by a woman. If it weren't for Su Peijiu suddenly appearing, he would have already had control over Yuan Cang. But it's not too late now...
Once he possesses this Territory of ten thousand, he will make Qi Mo watch as he keeps his Beloved Woman under control, enjoying each day together!!! Qi Mo—let's wait and see!
Su Peijiu sat in the brightly lit hall, pinching her temples, while a group of Nan Xie Tower members knelt below. After a moment of silence, she spoke, "Are you saying that not everyone was completely eliminated?"
One of the leaders bowed his head and replied, "We didn't expect that one of the scouts had a companion who escaped into a dark alley. When we found the body, we saw footprints of another person around the bloodstains, so..."
"Was the scout's body brought back?"
"It was," Black Crow interjected, though his expression was somewhat strange. "Does the Master of the Building want to see it in person?"
"...You don't know them; what use is it for me to look?"
Black Crow pressed his lips together. "This is... someone the Master of the Building knows..."
Hearing this, Su Peijiu raised her eyes to look at Black Crow. Her expression stiffened for a moment before she stood up and walked behind the Shadow Guard. She lifted the white cloth and lost her composure, sitting down on the ground.
The person on the ground was actually her Second Brother! Er Long from the Azure Dragon Gang!
"What on earth... what happened?" She instinctively reddened her eyes and trembled as she reached out to touch Er Long's wrist, but her hand froze in mid-air.
Black Crow averted his gaze, unable to bear looking any longer. "If our investigation is correct, it seems that people from the Azure Dragon Gang intended to make contact with the Master of the Building. The information about the Linglong Spine hidden by the Master of the Building should have already been known by those behind the scenes." He understood that Su Peijiu had deep feelings for these two brothers and couldn't bear to see her emotions shatter in her watery eyes.
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