The first time in history

"The King of Yue knew that Mr. Zhang was no ordinary man, so he gave him money to let him open a society and a hall." Xi Shi said leisurely: "A few years later, the old man made friends with many talented people in the martial arts world, and gradually became the most powerful and mysterious organization in the martial arts world."

"They can find out information that no one else can, even some secrets in the palaces of various countries. As long as you can pay their shockingly high prices, there is nothing they don't know."

"Since they are paid to do this," Qian Mingduo said, "then... could this name be a sowing of espionage by the enemy forces of Yue?"

"It's possible." Xi Shi thought for a moment and said, "When Mr. Tian told me that this person might be a spy from Wu, I also thought it was unlikely. That's why I asked Mr. Zhang to investigate this matter secretly."

When Xishi said Deng Kai's name in surprise, Xiaoke's heart suddenly started beating wildly. The scene of being raped by Deng Kai appeared in her mind, which was the thing she least wanted to recall...

On the night before Xiaoke was about to follow Xi Shi to the State of Wu, General Deng Kai, who held a large number of troops and held a high position of power, suddenly appeared in Xiaoke's dilapidated home.

He forcibly defiled Xiao Ke. At that moment, Xiao Ke's world collapsed, and fear, despair and helplessness overwhelmed her like a tide.

"Don't be afraid, little girl Xiaoke." Deng Kai said as he put on his clothes, "What happened today was a spur of the moment action on my part. I was deeply moved by your beauty. I couldn't help but want to caress you."

Xiaoke curled up her legs, hid in the corner of the kang, rested her head on her knees, and sobbed softly.

Deng Kai glanced at Xiao Ke, sat down beside her, put his arm around her shoulders, and said to her softly, "You are mine now. As long as you promise me one thing, I will marry you as my principal wife in the future, not as a concubine."

"What did you say?" Xiaoke raised her tearful eyes and looked at Deng Kai in disbelief.

"I said that in the future...I will marry you as my wife, not as a concubine."

Xiao Ke said in a trembling voice: "You...you will really marry me? I am just a humble maid."

Deng Kai vowed: "In the eyes of others, you are indeed a lowly maid, but in my heart, you are so smart and beautiful, and you are the most suitable to be my wife. But..."

He paused for a moment, a sinister look flashing in his eyes, "You need to stay by Shi Yiguang's side and observe her actions carefully. If you find any important information, you must pass it on to me."

Xiao Ke widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "I...I can't betray the girl."

Deng Kai's face darkened, but then he calmed down and continued to coax him, "This is not betrayal. You are just thinking about the future of Yue. When it's done, you and I will share the glory and wealth."

Xiao Ke bit her lip, feeling helpless. She knew she was in a desperate situation and had no choice.

Seeing Xiaoke wavering, Deng Kai took out some silver from his pocket, threw it in front of Xiaoke, and said, "Give this money to your parents and ask them to repair this broken house. This is also my token of my love for you."

Xiao Ke looked at the money and felt extremely distressed. She knew that once she accepted the money, it would mean she would be on a path of no return.

Before leaving, Deng Kai took out a small and exquisite crossbow, put it in Xiao Ke's hand, and said: "Take this crossbow and use it for self-defense. Remember, your mission is of vital importance and there can be no mistakes.

"You must also remember...if you hear anything or any news about me from Shi Yi Guang, you must let me know immediately." Deng Kai said and stood up.

"I will arrange someone to pass on the message for you." Deng Kai said before leaving: "When the time comes, he will contact you. You must remember in your heart that I will not only marry you in the future, but also treat your family well. Although you are in Wu, they are in Yue."

This was a naked threat. Xiao Ke held the crossbow tightly, feeling its coldness and heaviness. She looked at Deng Kai's departing back, her heart filled with confusion and fear, not knowing what fate would await her in the future.

Xi Shi's panting made Xiao Ke blush. She envied Xi Shi for not only having the love of the King of Wu, but also having a soul mate like Qian Mingduo.

Just as she was sighing over her ill-fated fate, the two words "Deng Kai" shook her nerves like thunder.

She approached quietly and listened attentively. Every word Xishi and Qian Mingduo said was important to Xiaoke. Now Xiaoke's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. She remembered Deng Kai's order, and his sinister face and false promises kept appearing in her mind.

Since arriving in Wu, although Xiaoke knew almost everything Xi Shi did, she did not pass on any information to Deng Kai.

Deng Kai arranged for someone to contact Xiao Ke and urged Xiao Ke every time he met with her, but Xiao Ke always used the excuse that the news was worthless to evade him.

But at this moment... Xiaoke's heart was full of entanglement and pain. She knew that she had made the wrong choice and had become Deng Kai's pawn. Now there was no turning back.

"I can't let them pass on the information." Xiao Ke thought to herself, and her hand unconsciously reached for the crossbow on her waist. The cold touch of the crossbow made her tremble slightly, but she still held it tightly.

She was struggling fiercely. On the one hand, she was loyal to Xi Shi and didn't want to hurt her; on the other hand, she was afraid of Deng Kai's revenge on her family. As she hesitated, the conversation between Xi Shi and Qian Duoduo became clearer.

"This matter is of great importance. If Deng Kai is really Fuchai's spy, once he is touched, it will inevitably affect the military deployment and political structure of Yue State." Xi Shi said softly.

Qian Mingduo nodded and replied, "That's right. Moving a general with a large army would have more serious consequences than moving a powerful minister."

"Once Deng Kai finds out in advance, there is a possibility of a mutiny." Xi Shi sighed.

"Fortunately, we have successfully rescued Mr. Tian. He will probably reach Yue State soon," said Qian Mingduo.

"We can let Mr. Tian and Deng Kai confront each other." Xi Shi opened her eyes wide and said, "The King of Yue can find a reason to order Deng Kai to come to the capital, and then he can confront Mr. Tian in the court."

Qian Mingduo nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "We can ask Doctors Fan Li and Wen Zhong to work with Gou Jian to arrange reliable and skilled people to secretly investigate Deng Kai. Wouldn't it be better if we can get evidence that he is Fu Chai's spy?"