Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

Lu Xunhuan never imagined that what he was waiting for in Zhongzhou City was a secret decree from His Majesty the King.

He never expected that the Sixteenth Princess would actually ask the king to let her guard Qingtian Pass.

When Zhang Buzhi secretly summoned him as the new Sima of Zhongzhou City, the Sixteenth Princess was also present.

There were only three of them in the secret meeting place.

Zhang Buzhi originally wanted to give Lu Xunhuan a good beating, or at least humiliate him, but Princess Sixteen was beside him, so he couldn't be too presumptuous.

He unfolded the imperial edict and read in a low voice: "His Majesty the King orders that the pariah Lu Xunhuan..."

Princess Sixteen interrupted him: "Wait, is there a word for untouchables?"

Zhang Buzhi laughed shamelessly: "Hehe, I am dazzled, dazzled..."

He continued, "His Majesty the King decrees that the head of the Dengtian Sect, Lu Xunhuan, is clever and resourceful, good at scheming, ruthless, and shameless, therefore..."

Princess Sixteen interrupted him again: "Bring it here."

Zhang Buzhi chuckled twice again and handed the imperial edict to the princess.

Princess Sixteen read, "His Majesty the King decrees that Lu Xunhuan, the head of the Dengtian Sect, is intelligent, capable, and capable enough to shoulder this important responsibility. Therefore, I have ordered Lu Xunhuan to infiltrate the Southern Liang Kingdom and investigate its national conditions, sentiments, and military situation. He must also analyze all aspects of its politics, economy, and culture. He must submit a detailed report within three years to General Xia Yingluo of the Qingtian Pass Garrison. I decree this."

She turned her gaze to Lu Xunhuan: "Get up."

Lu Xun Huan stood up and asked, "Which bastard asked me to go to Nan Liang as a spy?"

Zhang Buzhi glared at him and said, "Lu Xunhuan, you dare to scold His Majesty? I will report you immediately."

Princess Sixteen scolded, "That's enough, Zhang Buzhi. I'm warning you. Lu Xunhuan carries the high hopes of our father. If you dare to make things difficult for him, I'll chop off your head."

Zhang Buzhi quickly bowed and said, "Princess, please forgive me. He just scolded Your Majesty, and that's why I got so angry."

Princess Sixteen said to Lu Xunhuan, "This is a glorious and arduous mission. With your intelligence, you can guess the purpose. I don't need to explain it again. I will give you three days. Go and do everything you need to do and meet everyone you need to meet in Zhongzhou City. After three days, escort me secretly to Qingtian Pass."

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "Okay."

Princess Sixteen asked, "Are you really reluctant to go?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "That bastard Zhang Buzhi went to Mingyue Tower to tease Liu Fei'er last time, but failed and was humiliated by me in public. He must be holding a grudge against me. I'm afraid that if I leave..."

Beside him, Zhang Buzhi's eyes widened like a cow's: "Lu Xunhuan, how dare you insult this Sima?"

Princess Sixteen scolded again, "Shut up! I order you to be polite to Lu Xunhuan at all times. If you dare to glare at him, I'll dig out your eyes. If you dare to curse him, I'll cut off your tongue. If you dare to secretly frame his relatives and friends, I'll kill you."

Zhang Buzhi bowed his head in grievance, "Your humble servant dare not."

Princess Sixteen said to Lu Xunhuan, "Alright, you've heard the imperial edict and you understand the mission. Come for a walk with me. I have something to tell you in private."

Zhang Buzhi was standing nearby, and shamelessly said, "Princess, if you have anything to say, please let me hear it."

Princess Sixteen cursed, "Get lost."

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Xunhuan followed Princess Sixteen to the top of the city wall of Zhongzhou City and found an uninhabited corner of the wall.

Princess Sixteen said, "You just heard it in the imperial edict. My name is Xia Yingluo."

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "Yeah, it sounds good."

The Sixteenth Princess continued, "You were the one who made the greatest contribution in driving out the enemy, but on the day of the court meeting, my mother summoned me away and I was unable to attend. Later, I learned that my Eighteenth Brother and the others hadn't mentioned a single word about you to our father."

Lu Xun Huan smiled faintly: "As the saying goes, being free from official duties brings freedom. Isn't this a good thing for me?"

The Sixteenth Princess sighed, "With treacherous ministers in power in the court, I really don't know how long my father will be deceived. My mother advised me not to mention your affairs to my father again and not to expose my Eighteenth Brother and his gang. Otherwise, there will be chaos in Kyoto."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "I understand, Princess, you don't have to worry about it. It's really nothing. I gladly accept the mission."

Princess Sixteen asked, "Really? Then why were you cursing just now?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "It's not that I don't want to go to Nan Liang. What I'm worried about is that after I leave, that bastard Zhang Buzhi will really attack my relatives and friends. He is such a shameless person."

Princess Sixteen continued, "From what I've heard, the friends you made in Zhongzhou City are quite mysterious and seem like they're not simple characters. Can he bully them?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "There's one person I'm worried about. I'll ask her to leave Zhongzhou City and return to Changfeng Town."

Princess Sixteen nodded: "Okay."

Lu Xun Huan asked, "There's something I haven't been able to understand. I asked Wei Ying, but she didn't answer me. Can I ask the princess?"

Princess Sixteen nodded again: "You go ahead."

Lu Xunhuan said, "Before the enemy invaded, the Sixth Prince warned me twice that something unusual had recently happened in the Southern Liang Kingdom. Since everyone in Kyoto knew something was wrong with the Southern Liang Kingdom, why didn't they send more troops to Qingtian Pass earlier?"

Princess Sixteen sighed again, "My father is old, almost eighty. The power struggle in Kyoto has reached a fever pitch, and the relationships involved are so complex that I can't even figure it out. The fact that Qingtian Pass didn't send reinforcements ahead of time suggests that my father is unaware of the enemy's situation."

Lu Xun Huan pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps some people need such a war, like your eighteenth brother. If the Southern Liang Kingdom hadn't invaded, how could he have stood out?"

He asked, "Are you and your eighteenth brother born of the same mother?"

Princess Sixteen nodded. "Yes, in the entire palace, he and I are the only ones born to the same mother. But this time he jumped too high. I'm worried that he will become the target of public criticism."

Lu Xun Huan said, "I remember when I first met the Eighteenth Prince, he was quiet and taciturn. I thought he wouldn't amount to much, but I was wrong."

Princess Sixteen was silent for a moment before she continued, "Before Uncle Six brought us out, he told him to talk less and watch more."

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "I understand."

Princess Sixteen said, "I have said everything I wanted to say to you. I, Xia Yingluo, will always remember your contributions. When you go to Southern Liang, I will personally guard Qingtian Pass and await your return. I hope you will live up to my trust and bring me a pleasant surprise. I also hope that everything goes well for you."

Lu Xun Huan bowed and said, "Princess, I will never forget your great kindness."

After chatting with Princess Sixteen on the city wall, Lu Xunhuan returned to the courtyard in the south of the city and called Qingdai and Ye Feihong.

He said, "The situation in Zhongzhou City has completely changed. Jingdu City has sent Zhang Buzhi, the son of Prime Minister Zhang, to serve as Sima. Although he is only a Sima, as long as he stays in Zhongzhou, he will be the boss of Zhongzhou. Cao Ruhai will inevitably become his puppet."

Qing Dai asked, "Could it be the person you insulted in Mingyue Tower?"

Lu Xun Huan nodded. "Yes, I have a mission. I need to act secretly. I'll tell you what the specific mission is later. After I leave, Qing Dai, you go back to the Immortal Friends Association, and Fei Hong, you go back to the Shenlong Pavilion."

There was reluctance and reluctance in the eyes of the two women.

Ye Feihong said, "I'll accompany you on the mission, okay?"

Lu Xun Huan shook his head: "I can only act alone. Be obedient and go back."

After giving instructions to the two women in the courtyard in the south of the city, he waited until dark, then quietly went out and went to the Immortal Friends Association first.

He said to Qiao Zheng, "My father has given me a new mission. I need to go to another country. I won't tell you which country it is. My whereabouts are a secret. After I leave, Qingdai will return temporarily. All your activities will continue as usual. If Zhang Buzhi dares to make things difficult for you, you will seek help from Feixianmen."

Qiao Zheng nodded: "Okay."

He asked again, "When are you leaving?"

Lu Xunhuan replied, "It's a secret."

After going to the Immortal Friends Association, he secretly went to the Shenlong Pavilion.

Still in the same room, the captain came out wearing a black robe and a mask.

Lu Xunhuan said, "Sister Jinghong, the Pavilion Master has given me a new mission. I may be away for quite a while. After I leave, Feihong will come back to you, and all your activities will continue as usual."

The helmsman asked, "Where are you going on this mission?"

Lu Xunhuan said, "It's a secret, so don't ask about it."

The two were silent for a while, and then Lu Xunhuan asked again, "There's one thing I still can't get the truth about. Do you understand?"

The helmsman asked, "What's the matter?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "Last week, all the alchemy masters from all the sects in the country who could make pills were secretly killed. This is no small matter, and I'm sure you've heard about it."

The captain nodded. "We do know about this, but we don't know who did it. And why did they kill those alchemy masters? This is very strange."

Lu Xun Huan pondered for a while, "Could it be that some top masters don't want others to make progress with the help of elixirs?"

The helmsman shook his head: "I don't know."

She asked Lu Xunhuan, "When are you leaving?"

Lu Xun Huan stood up and said, "Secret, okay, I've said everything I need to say. It's time to go."

The captain walked him to the door and said, "From now on, don't call me Sister Jinghong. Call me Yaoxue."

Lu Xunhuan turned around and asked, "Your name is really Yaoxue?"

The captain nodded and said, "I was surprised that you were right last time."

Lu Xunhuan smiled and said, "Are you finally willing to tell me your name?"

The captain said, "I only told you my first name, not my last name."

Lu Xunhuan turned around and said, "Let's go."