From the rural love, many children and good fortune

The night was as dark as ink, covering the entire imperial capital.

The residence of Minister of Rites Zhang Dengnian was brightly lit.

The courtyard is filled with rockery, flowing water, lush flowers and plants. Under the light, it looks even more quiet and elegant.

However, in this seemingly peaceful mansion, there is a turbulent undercurrent.

Zhao Lingfeng, wearing a nightgown, hid in the darkness and sneaked into Zhang Dengnian's study quietly.

At the same time, a tall and burly figure climbed in from the window on the other side. It was the barbarian messenger Hake.

He exuded a wild aura, and the tattoo on his face looked particularly ferocious in the dim light.

"Captain Zhao, you are finally here."

Zhang Dengnian walked out from the shadows, his expression solemn, his brows furrowed, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be filled with worry.

Zhao Lingfeng nodded slightly and lowered his voice:

"Minister Zhang, Hu Biao has been arrested. This situation is critical. Liu Ruobing is pressing us step by step. If we don't find a solution, we will all be doomed."

Hake snorted coldly, his voice was rough and had a strong barbarian accent:

"Humph, how much trouble can a woman cause? My warriors can easily take care of her."

Zhao Lingfeng glanced at Hake, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes, but he had to suppress his temper:

"Emissary Hake, don't underestimate Liu Ruobing. She has the support of His Majesty and the help of the immortal disciples of the Lotus Sect. We have to make a long-term plan."

Zhang Dengnian paced back and forth in the study, each step was steady yet quick.

From time to time he stopped and tapped the table unconsciously with his fingers, making a "tapping" sound, as if he was thinking about something.

After a moment, Zhang Dengnian stopped, his eyes showing a hint of ruthlessness:

"As a matter of fact, we must first disrupt their investigation rhythm."

Zhao Lingfeng asked with a probing look in his eyes and a puzzled look on his face:

"Minister Zhang, what are your plans?"

Zhang Dengnian sneered, a sinister look flashed in his eyes, and he slowly spoke:

"Emissary Hake, haven't you barbarians always wanted the Yumen Pass of the Great Chu? Now is the opportunity."

A hint of excitement flashed in Huck's eyes, and he rubbed his hands:

"What do you think, Minister Zhang? As long as my barbarian tribe can obtain Yumen Pass, I will do anything you ask me to do."

Zhang Dengnian quickly moved closer to Hake and lowered his voice:

"Emissary Hake, you lead a group of barbarian warriors to rob and kill Liu Ruobing. You must kill her in one strike."

A bloodthirsty light flashed in Huck's eyes, and he let out a rough laugh:

"Haha, it's not that difficult to rob and kill a little girl! Each of my warriors is a skilled fighter who can fight ten people at once. I guarantee that Liu Ruobing will never return."

Zhang Dengnian slightly turned sideways and looked at Zhao Lingfeng, with a hint of determination in his eyes:

"And Captain Zhao, you go and seek the support of Zhao Wuji, the ancestor of the Zhao family, and overthrow the Great Chu together."

Zhao Lingfeng hesitated for a moment, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes:

"Minister Zhang, the last time the Zhao family forced the emperor to abdicate, the Zhao family ancestor suffered a loss in front of Liu Yichen, so he may not get involved in this mess."

Zhang Dengnian sneered, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly, revealing a hint of ferocity:

"The ancestor of the Zhao family, his descendants were all killed by Li Tian and Liu Ruyan. If he didn't hate Da Chu, how could he sit back and watch?"

Hake looked at Zhao Lingfeng with disdain, grinned, and laughed mockingly:

"You're so scared of such a small matter? Are all of you in Da Chu so cautious?"

Zhao Lingfeng suppressed his anger and responded coldly:

"Emissary Hake, this is a matter of the Great Chu State. How much can an outsider like you understand about the interests involved? The ancestors of the Zhao family are very cunning. If we are not careful, our plan will fail completely."

Zhang Dengnian hurried forward and tried to smooth things over:

"Calm down, both of you. Now is not the time for internal strife. We can only accomplish things if we work together."

Huck snorted, turned his head away and said no more.

Zhao Lingfeng's expression was full of struggle, but then he thought of his precarious position and the desperate situation he was forced into by Liu Ruobing.

He gritted his teeth, a look of determination and ruthlessness appeared on his face:

"Okay, let's do as Minister Zhang said!"

Then, Zhao Lingfeng turned to look at Huck, staring into his eyes:

"But Envoy Hake, your warriors must set up an ambush in advance. Once the Shadow Hall has diverted Liu Ruobing's attention, you can immediately take action. The barbarian warriors must immediately rob and kill Liu Ruobing."

Huck grinned, revealing a mouthful of jagged yellow teeth:

"Don't worry, I have selected the most elite warriors. Each of them is capable of fighting ten enemies at once. They will definitely kill Liu Ruobing!"

Zhang Dengnian nodded slightly, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes:

"Captain Zhao, please contact the ancestor of the Zhao family as soon as possible. I will also secretly contact other forces that are dissatisfied with the Great Chu court to build momentum for our actions!"

Zhao Lingfeng and Hake both nodded solemnly.

The three of them discussed in low voices for a long time, repeatedly considering every detail of the action.

Until the night watchman outside the window rang the gong for the fourth watch.

Hake and Zhao Lingfeng left Zhang Dengnian's mansion one after another.

After the two left, Zhang Dengnian stood in front of the study window, looking at the dark night sky outside, thinking to himself:

"Li Tian, ​​Liu Ruyan, Liu Ruobing, let's see how you can resist this time. As long as I can kill you, then I will be the only one who has the final say in the court!"

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a smug smile, as if he had already seen himself gaining power.

On the other side, Zhao Lingfeng returned to his residence, packed his bags, and set off for the Zhao family's ancestral land.

He knew very well that this mission was arduous and that any mistake would lead to his downfall, but in order to preserve his wealth and glory, he could no longer care about that.

After Hake returned to the barbarian envoy's residence, he immediately summoned a group of elite warriors and assigned them the task.

The warriors excitedly waved their weapons and shouted, as if they were about to attend a feast.

At the same time, Li Tian also received the secret report that Liu Ruobing asked Ji Ruxue to bring.

The above reported the whereabouts of Zhao Lingfeng and others.

Li Tian frowned slightly, a hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes:

"It seems that they can no longer sit still and have begun to take action."

Li Tian looked at the secret report brought by Ji Ruxue with a cold tone:

"Tell Ruobing to closely monitor Zhao Lingfeng and Hake's every move. Any movement of theirs must be reported to me immediately. Also, pay close attention to Zhang Dengnian's contact with other evil forces. I want to know who they have won over."

After Ji Ruxue received the order, she flashed and disappeared into the darkness.

Li Tian leaned on the dragon chair, lost in thought.

After a moment, he sneered and muttered to himself:

"Since they want to play, I will play with them."

Liu Ruobing received Li Tian's order.

She summoned the sisters from the Lotus Sect and said solemnly:

"Recently, various forces have been restless. They must be desperate. From now on, we will strengthen patrols and not let go of any suspicious person."

The members of the Lotus Sect obeyed the order one after another, with determination gleaming in their eyes.