Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 401: Finding Father - Novel Cool

Chapter 401: Finding Father

Chapter 401: Finding Father

"That makes sense."

Meng Qianqian nodded in agreement and turned to Ji Li on the rooftop, "You, Yu Ji, what about you?"

Ji Li's hair stood on end in anger, "I've told you countless times, don't call me Yu Ji!"

Chen Long stood up, his expression cold as he glared at Ji Li.

Ji Li, fearless of heaven or earth, retorted, "You want to fight? Bring it on!"

Lu Yuan spoke nonchalantly, "The Emperor of Liang has ascended the throne, and the Crown Prince's grand marriage is a joyous occasion. I wonder if the court has received the wedding invitation and if they will send a delegation to congratulate the Emperor. Should we send a message to Princess Wanping, informing her that her son-in-law is at Yu Zichuan's residence?"

Ji Li closed his folding fan and bowed respectfully, "Brother, please spare me."

Meng Qianqian curved her lips slightly.

Chen Long sat back down on the stone bench.

Lu Yuan clicked his tongue, "Look, there are more ways to deal with people than just killing them."

Chen Long asked, "You want to fight too?"

Meng Qianqian quickly played the peacemaker, "Alright, alright, you two, stop bickering and focus on the matter at hand."

Ji Li lay back on the rooftop, leisurely fanning himself, "In my opinion, why make things so complicated? Don't we have the young master of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion in our hands? Cut off one of his fingers and send it to the Pavilion. They'll come to us willingly!"

Chen Long asked, "And then? Wait for them to capture us all?"

Ji Li explained, "You wanted to assassinate him, right? Isn't it better if he comes to us willingly?"

Chen Long was willing to risk his own life, but he couldn't let them gang up on Shang Wuyou.

Meng Qianqian turned to Lu Yuan, "What do you think?"

Lu Yuan replied, "I think everyone's suggestions are reasonable and can be executed."

The others looked at him in puzzlement.

Lu Yuan continued calmly, "Assassinating Gongsun Yanming is like removing the firewood from under the cauldron. However, we don't know Gongsun Yanming's true strength, so I propose we investigate the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion first and try to find an opportunity to assassinate him when he's outside."

"As for Shang Wuyou, let him return to the Pavilion."

Ji Li sat up abruptly and asked earnestly, "Hey, he's such a valuable hostage, and you want to let him go just like that? If we release him, how can we coerce the Pavilion?"

"There's no need for coercion," Lu Yuan said, "We can integrate."

Meng Qianqian pondered Lu Yuan's words, her eyes lighting up, "You want to infiltrate the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion?"

"Exactly. Gongsun Yanming is now the Grand Minister, and his movements can't be easily tracked. Only by entering the Pavilion and using Shang Wuyou's identity can we find an opportunity."

Meng Qianqian paused before saying, "I have a concern and a question."

"Go ahead."

Lu Yuan guessed what she wanted to say, but it would be better for her to express it herself.

He believed that women needed to talk a lot, and if they couldn't, they might feel frustrated.

Although he often felt she wasn't like that.

Meng Qianqian had no idea that Lu Yuan's mind was racing with thoughts.

She said, "Before, we had Shang Changle in our hands, and the Pavilion couldn't afford to let go of Shang Wuyou. Now that Shang Changle has been rescued, I worry that the Pavilion will drug Shang Wuyou to control him."

Lu Yuan shook his head, "Do you remember when the Pavilion sought medicine for Shang Changle from the Medicine King Valley?"

"I remember," Meng Qianqian replied.

Lu Yuan continued, "The rule of the Medicine King Valley is one life for another. We speculated that the Pavilion used Shang Wuyou's life to exchange for Shang Changle's. To this day, I still stand by this guess. Therefore, Shang Wuyou's life belongs to the Valley, and the Pavilion has no right to dispose of it."

Meng Qianqian sighed, "This is both good news and a concern."

The good news was that Shang Wuyou wouldn't be in danger in the Pavilion, and to fulfill their commitment to the Valley, the Pavilion would have to protect Shang Wuyou diligently.

Action:

"What did you say? You agree to let me go?"

The next morning, at the break of dawn, Shang Wuyou heard the good news he had longed for from Meng Qianqian's mouth, almost doubting his own ears.

Either that, or Meng Qianqian had misspoke.

They had kept a close eye on him the entire journey, even following him to the toilet, fearing he might sneak away.

Meng Qianqian spoke calmly, "Yes, pack your things, and we'll send you back to the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion right away."

This very morning, the Snake had already gone out and found the location of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion.

However, the place was heavily guarded, even surpassing the Duke's Mansion that once housed the Elite Guards.

Shang Wuyou asked with skepticism, "Why are you suddenly so kind-hearted?"

Meng Qianqian replied indifferently, "It's not kindness, it's a transaction."

Shang Wuyou furrowed his brows, "What do you want to do?"

Meng Qianqian said without changing her expression, "My maid, Tan'er, do you know why she followed us to the Western Regions? I didn't bring Qing Shuang, but I brought her, a mere maid. Don't you find that strange?"

Shang Wuyou replied irritably, "It is strange, but that's your business, what does it have to do with me?"

Kid, after the revenge is complete, I'll pin you down at your second uncle and aunt's grave and give you a good beating.

Meng Qianqian continued her story, "To be honest, her father is a disciple of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion."

Shang Wuyou was shocked, "Wh-what?"

Meng Qianqian sighed, "She left home without her mother's knowledge to find her father."

Shang Wuyou said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I know all the people from the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion. What's her father's name?"

"I don't know."

Shang Wuyou was taken aback.

Meng Qianqian spoke seriously, "I'll send you back to the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion. You help Tan'er find her father. During this time, you must protect her. If you agree, you can get on the carriage now."

(End of Chapter)

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