Chapter 472: The Show Begins
Chapter 472: The Show Begins
In the afternoon, Meng Qianqian left the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, claiming she wanted to buy a pair of small riding boots for Bao Zhuzhu.
Two imperial guards, Gao Meng and Gao Yao, a pair of brothers, were assigned to accompany her.
Meng Qianqian suggested that she wanted to take a stroll and asked them to meet her at the fabric shop after two hours.
The two guards did not refuse.
His Majesty had arranged for them to assist her, not to keep an eye on her.
"Miss Yan, then we'll take our leave first."
Gao Meng politely finished his sentence and drove off in the imperial carriage.
Meng Qianqian first bought a pair of small riding boots for the little one and then, after changing her appearance, headed to the Crown Prince's Mansion.
After witnessing the interaction between Lu Zhaoyan and Lu Yuan in the imperial palace, Meng Qianqian was certain that Lu Zhaoyan was trustworthy, and she suspected that Lu Zhaoyan already knew about her relationship with Lu Yuan as husband and wife.
The reason she was being so secretive was not because she was wary of Lu Zhaoyan, but because she was concerned about being discovered by the spies of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion.
Who could guarantee that there were no informants from the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion within the Crown Prince's Mansion?
Meng Qianqian climbed over the wall and entered the Crown Prince's Mansion.
As soon as she landed, she bumped into Prince Ming.
The two stared at each other, wide-eyed.
Meng Qianqian only recognized the bruised and swollen-faced Prince Ming after a while.
This unlucky prince must have been scolded by the Liang Emperor again.
Meng Qianqian had worn a veil in the imperial palace, and now she had changed her appearance. As long as she didn't speak, Prince Ming would never be able to recognize her.
Should she knock Prince Ming unconscious or not? Meng Qianqian raised her hand.
Prince Ming said, "I'm blind today."
Meng Qianqian: "..."
Such a person who knows when to act, Meng Qianqian walked past Prince Ming, using her light body technique to escape.
Prince Ming breathed a sigh of relief, "That was close, almost got beaten up again."
Based on Meng Qianqian's understanding of Lu Yuan, the main courtyard should be "safe," so she decided to go and check on Liu Qingyun first.
She climbed into the courtyard where Liu Qingyun lived and easily found her way to Liu Qingyun's room.
Just as she stepped into the window, she came face to face with Lu Zhaoyan, who was closing the window.
Once again, Meng Qianqian stared at Lu Zhaoyan with wide eyes.
She was completely dumbfounded.
Was her luck today all spent on dealing with Gongsun Liuying?
What a coincidence, she thought. Every time she climbed a wall, she got caught. Was she possessed by Ji Li or something?
Meng Qianqian blinked, "You two continue."
After saying this, she slinked away.
In broad daylight, a man and a woman alone in a room, the woman's attire was slightly disheveled...
Do not look upon indecency! Do not look upon indecency!
Meng Qianqian went to the side courtyard.
This time, she finally managed to avoid getting caught.
However, when she pushed open the door and saw a crowd of people, it was no different from being caught.
"You're here," said Chen Long.
The gloomy Chen Long guards instantly transformed into a warm and friendly brother upon seeing their sister.
Lu Yuan clicked his tongue, "You're so quick to change your expression. I wonder who was the one shouting and fighting just now?"
Chen Long paused and said to Lu Yuan, "I was too worried about my sister, and in a moment of panic, I spoke a little loudly. I apologize to you. But let's make a deal, if you scold me, you can't scold my sister anymore."
After spending the morning in the imperial palace, Lu Yuan finally met his match.
Shangguan Ling and Si She were also present.
Yu Zichuan sat on the roof, directly above Lu Yuan's head.
In the corner, Zi Wu, who never fit in with the group, sat expressionless on a chair, looking like he had been forcibly tied up by bandits.
The bandit in question was Lu Yuan.
"Madam," Shangguan Ling bowed slightly, "Congratulations."
"Hmm?" Meng Qianqian was taken aback.
Ji Li snapped open his folding fan and proudly shook it, "I never expected that you would draw out the Qinglian Sword from Wushan. Ah, Xiao Yinhu, I didn't realize you had the Phoenix Maiden Destiny Pattern."
"Chen Long said, "Indeed, he's a fake charlatan."
Ji Li was furious, "Who are you calling a fake charlatan?"
Master Ziwu, who had been unmoved the entire time, gave Meng Qianqian a deep look.
Not only Ji Li, but even he hadn't seen through this girl's destiny pattern.
Even Master Sister probably hadn't seen through it, otherwise, she wouldn't have sent the Qinglian Sword only now.
"Old man, what are you looking at?"
Lu Yuan asked.
Master Ziwu replied irritably, "I'm looking at your wife!"
Lu Yuan: "What did you see?"
Master Ziwu wanted to say something but stopped, letting out a cold huff and turning away.
He was reading a book published in 1691.
Lu Yuan asked Ji Li again, "Hey, you're always carrying that Luo Pan around. Is it working or not? Have you calculated when Gongsun Yanming will die?"
Ji Li gave him a speechless look, "Do you really think I'm a god? The bigger the calculation, the faster I'll die. If he doesn't die, I'll kick the bucket first!"
Lu Yuan said, "So, you can't calculate it."
Ji Li: ...I really want to kick this kid.
Master Ziwu watched the group, feeling they were on the brink of an internal conflict, and increasingly regretted his choice of allies.
Others were in cahoots, but these people were like a disorganized mess.
Meng Qianqian sat beside Lu Yuan, and Lu Yuan held her hand under the wide sleeve.
Since it was under the table, others couldn't see it.
But Master Ziwu, bothered by the noise, sat alone in the corner.
Coincidentally, he had a perfect view.
Master Ziwu looked up and sighed.
He stared directly at the two, witnessing their display of affection.
What had he done to deserve this group?
"Did the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion send people to track you?"
"Is there really no hidden agenda with the Qinglian Sword?"
Lu Yuan and Si She spoke simultaneously.
Chen Long frowned.
He wouldn't allow anyone to question his sister.
Lu Yuan, on the other hand, was perplexed. Ever since they avenged the Chu Grand Marshal, Si She seemed to have lost his purpose, living in a daze.
He followed them simply because he had nowhere else to go.
He would lend a hand but never interfere with their plans and never participated in discussions.
Ji Li asked, "Snake, what do you mean? Are you questioning Xiao Yinhu?"
Si She calmly replied, "I just want to know the truth."
Meng Qianqian spoke seriously, "There's no hidden agenda with the Qinglian Sword."
Si She nodded, "Okay, I believe you."
Everyone exchanged glances, sensing the change in Si She's expression.
Could it be... that Meng Qianqian drawing the Qinglian Sword was important to Si She?
Meng Qianqian suddenly remembered that Si She had mentioned Chu Grand Marshal promising him something. She felt that "Chu Grand Marshal" was likely herself and not Chu Nan.
Could that promise be related to the Qinglian Sword?
Meng Qianqian decided to talk to Si She privately later.
If there was one thing she had learned from fighting alongside them, it was the importance of trust and honesty.
She replied to Lu Yuan, "The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion hasn't sent anyone to follow me."
Lu Yuan also put aside his doubts for the moment, saying, "That's strange. You publicly took away Gongsun Liuying's Phoenix Maiden identity, so Gongsun Yanming should be suspicious of you. But he's not sending anyone to track you. That's odd, unless—"
Meng Qianqian continued his thought, "Unless he's already planned how to get rid of me."
Ji Li snapped her folding fan shut, "Xiao Yinhu, then aren't you in danger now? Why don't you leave the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion and move out quickly!"
Meng Qianqian said, "The show has just begun. If I leave now, won't I miss a lot?"
On the last day of the month, babies, check your pockets for any remaining tickets. Don't waste them; send a death ticket to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, please!
(End of Chapter)
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