Cypress Boat Floating

As night falls, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the bright moonlight shines on the earth, as soft as silver yarn. The surrounding stars flicker with faint light, as if competing with the moon. Under this quiet moonlight, an exquisite pavilion stands in the middle.

There were two people sitting in the pavilion, holding wine glasses, trying to drown their sorrows, but their sorrows seemed to grow deeper. Lu Ci Qiu took a sip of the strong liquor, feeling the burning sensation in his throat. He smacked his lips and said, "You haven't told me what's wrong with the Imperial Master yet?"

Since his rebirth, this was the first time he had tasted such a strong wine, but compared to the strong wine in Beiguan, it was just a mouthwash. Ye Jianqing pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke and told Lu Ciqiu everything about his experience in the Imperial Master's Mansion today. Lu Ciqiu listened while fiddling with the wine pot in his hand, remaining silent.

"So, you went to see the Imperial Master in your previous life? Then why didn't you mention this to me?" Lu Ci Qiu questioned. Ye Jianqing glared at him and retorted, "You've missed the point!"

"How come this isn't the point?" Lu Ci Qiu looked puzzled. "You went to see him secretly without telling me, and even made a bet with him, and you kept it a secret from me. This is clearly the key!" Hearing this, Ye Jianqing felt a surge of irritation in his heart, and his fists couldn't help but itch slightly. He really wanted to find an opportunity to stretch his muscles.

Why is this person talking so strangely? He looks like he has caught someone committing adultery! Ye Jianqing clenched his teeth tightly, trying to suppress the urge to beat him up. Then he took a deep breath and slowly said, "The key to the problem is not that the national teacher refuses to see me, but from the words he left behind, it seems that he knows everything about what we have done!"

"The Imperial Master is indeed very powerful. Maybe he has really figured it out." Faced with this situation, Lu Ci Qiu behaved unusually calmly, completely different from the past. He even felt that it was no big deal and was not as nervous as before.

"Is he so powerful? He can even predict these?" Ye Jianqing asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Lu Ci Qiu replied mysteriously, "The Imperial Master has always been a person of great magical powers. Someone once said that the Imperial Master was only one step away from becoming an immortal. If it weren't for saving Da'an from dire straits, he would never have come down the mountain so easily, let alone set foot in the world of mortals, and would have missed the chance to become an immortal."

Ye Jianqing was silent, thinking about what to do next. Ye Honghai's matter must be resolved as soon as possible, but at the same time, another possibility must be considered: if Ye Honghai survives by chance, and Lu Zhixing is framed and imprisoned like in his previous life, then it will be troublesome. Therefore, the matter of Lu Zhixing's poisoning must also be thoroughly investigated.

"What do you think about your second brother's attempt to poison the emperor?" Ye Jianqing asked suddenly, staring at Lu Ci Qiu sharply.

If it was Lu Ciqiu in his previous life, he would have been furious and slammed the table to defend his second brother. However, he and Ye Jianqing have been together for many years, and they have a better understanding of each other. He knew the deep meaning behind Ye Jianqing's words, so he did not react violently immediately.

When Ye Jianqing mentioned this, Lu Ciqiu's mind quickly flashed back to what he knew in his previous life about Lu Zhixing poisoning the emperor. Since he was in Beiguan at the time, he didn't know the specific details, but he had heard about the general process of the incident.

"Second brother has no idea how the medicine appeared, so I suspect there must be a traitor in his house." Lu Ci Qiu said solemnly and confidently.

"That's it?" Ye Jianqing stared at him with eyes wide open, seeming a little unbelievable.

Lu Ci Qiu quietly glanced at Ye Jianqing's face, took a deep breath, and then said: "Second brother was murdered." His voice was filled with hesitation and uncertainty.

Ye Jianqing felt that she had rolled her eyes too many times today, but facing the once smart Lu Ci Qiu in front of her, she couldn't help but feel helpless. Was it because he had been with those rough men in the military camp for a long time that Lu Ci Qiu's thinking became dull? Or did he forget to bring his brain with him when he was reborn? How come he suddenly couldn't even keep up with her thoughts?

Ye Jianqing couldn't help but remind him: "Have you ever thought about what this matter is related to?"

"What does it have to do with anything?" Lu Ci Qiu asked back with a confused look on his face.

Ye Jianqing frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Calculating the time, your second brother is probably already thinking about sending you to Beiguan. According to common sense, everything is fine in the capital now, and nothing has happened yet. So why is he so eager to send you to Beiguan? There must be something wrong!"

After Ye Jianqing said this, Lu Ciqiu's thoughts instantly became clear, as if his Ren and Du meridians were opened, and finally began to function: "Could it be that something happened in the capital that I don't know about? And my second brother thinks that this matter is likely to pose a threat to me, so he is eager to send me out of the city to prevent me from being involved. Then the biggest crisis in the capital now is probably the mysterious God's House, right?"

Ye Jianqing: "In fact, in my previous life, I also had doubts about this, wondering if this matter was related to the God's House. But after careful consideration, I think it is more likely that it is related to the prince. From all indications, the ultimate beneficiary is undoubtedly the prince! If the cup of poisoned wine was not given to the prince, but was drunk by the emperor, causing the emperor to be poisoned to death. Then, the real murderer is your second brother, and the prince can logically execute your second brother for the crime of murdering the emperor. In this way, he can ascend to the throne without any obstacles. As for those people around your second brother, after he ascends the throne, won't he be able to dispose of them at will? Thinking about it carefully, it is really creepy."

Lu Ci Qiu frowned, concentrating on every word Ye Jianqing said. There was no doubt that the prince had attempted to murder Lu Zhixing, but did he dare to commit the crime of regicide?

However, if this was not planned by the prince, then who else could have bribed the people in Lu Zhixing's mansion? Thinking further, if this was the case, then is it very likely that the prince was secretly colluding with the mysterious God's House?

If the God House is really protected by the prince, doesn't it mean that no matter what actions they take, it will be difficult for me to track them down? Thinking of this, Lu Ci Qiu said solemnly: "It seems that this time we must closely monitor the prince's every move."

At this moment, Ye Jianqing suddenly shouted in an extremely serious tone: "Lu Ci Qiu." Lu Ci Qiu turned his head and stared at her.

Ye Jianqing continued, "Don't you realize that the strength of just the two of us seems a little weak?"

Lu Ciqiu's heart tightened, and he asked, "What are your plans?"

Ye Jianqing looked up at the night sky. The cold moonlight fell on the wine pot in her hand like a veil, reflecting a dazzling light. She frowned slightly and whispered softly: "I have been thinking about whether we should form a small gang. It is really difficult for us to handle so many affairs with our own strength. We have to investigate cases, handle various chores, and be vigilant at all times to avoid being discovered by the enemy. Moreover, everyone knows our faces, so it is really difficult to act."

Lu Ci Qiu listened to her quietly, lost in thought. After a moment, Ye Jianqing broke the silence and continued, "Your second brother has a mysterious dark guard battalion, the crown prince also has his own capable subordinates, and other dignitaries will more or less train some reliable and capable people. We have gone through several reincarnations, almost fifty or sixty years, but we still haven't found anyone trustworthy and able to assist us. Although the servants in the mansion are loyal, they don't know martial arts after all, which puts us in a very passive position."

There was a hint of helplessness and reluctance in her tone, as if she was quite dissatisfied with the current situation. Lu Ci Qiu nodded silently, indicating that he understood her concerns. The two looked at each other, and they both understood the difficulties they were facing and the necessity of establishing a gang. However, achieving this goal is not easy, and it requires long-term planning and more efforts.

In fact, Ye Jianqing had the idea of ​​establishing an intelligence network a long time ago. However, due to various reasons, this plan has never been put into practice. What she hoped to build was not an ordinary intelligence network, but a unique system that was completely under her personal control.

Now, she and Lu Ci Qiu are on the same front. It is too difficult to rely on their own strength to deal with all the problems. Lu Ci Qiu couldn't help but ask doubtfully: "So, what are your plans? Do you have anyone to help?"

Ye Jianqing turned around slightly, a sly smile appeared on his face, and he asked softly: "Do you still remember the musician?" There seemed to be some deep meaning in his words.

"Murong Zhixu!"