Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

Chapter 210: Tail Revealed

Feng Qingyue hurried back to the mansion, and as soon as she entered, she went straight to where Jun Lingyuan and Zizhu Yingchen were.

She looked anxious and quickly glanced at several people. Seeing that they were safe and sound, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Are you okay?" Feng Qingyue's tone was full of concern as she looked at them carefully.

Jun Lingyuan smiled slightly, his expression calm: "Don't worry, everything is fine. Only the secret guards and bodyguards suffered some minor injuries. Lan Ying and Qian Yi are taking care of them."

Feng Qingyue nodded, then turned and walked towards Lan Ying and Qian Yi.

The two men were sitting in the corridor while the doctor bandaged their wounds.

She walked closer to take a look, and only felt relieved after confirming that the injury was not serious.

"Thank you for your hard work." Feng Qingyue said softly, with gratitude in her tone.

Lan Ying shook her head, her expression respectful: "Miss, you are too kind. This is our duty."

Qianyi also smiled, his tone relaxed: "It's just a minor injury, it's nothing serious."

Feng Qingyue nodded slightly, then turned to Jun Lingyuan and the others and said, "Let's go to the hall."

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Several people nodded and followed her into the hall.

Inside the hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated the faces of several people, creating a solemn atmosphere.

After Feng Qingyue sat down, she took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "The king summoned me to the palace and told me some clues about the annihilation of the Zizhu family twenty years ago."

She paused, glanced at everyone, and continued, "The Regent, Lan Wuya, was involved in it back then."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall instantly became quiet.

Zizhu Yingchen frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "Lan Wuya...it really is him."

Jun Lingyuan's expression was calm, but his eyes were deep. "The Regent is extremely powerful. If this matter is really related to him, I'm afraid it won't be easily resolved."

Zizhu Yingchen continued to ask, "Qingyue, does the monarch have any specific clues? Why does the Regent want to target the Zizhu family?"

Feng Qingyue shook her head. "The King only mentioned that Lan Wuya was involved, but the specific details have not yet been ascertained. However, he reminded me that the Regent is extremely powerful, so if we continue to investigate, we must be careful."

Zizhu Yingchen sneered, his tone filled with disdain: "No matter how powerful Lan Wuya is, he is just a rat hiding in the shadows. The account of twenty years ago will be settled with him sooner or later."

He stood up, his eyes blazing, his tone firm, "Qingyue, leave this matter to me. I know better than anyone how to avenge the Zizhu family."

Feng Qingyue looked up at Zizhu Yingchen with a hint of worry in her eyes: "Uncle, the Regent has a huge influence. It is too dangerous for you to act alone."

Zizhu Yingchen waved his hand, his expression calm: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I was able to survive their pursuit twenty years ago, and I won't fall into his hands so easily now."

Jun Lingyuan spoke at this time, his tone calm but with a hint of concern: "Senior, the Regent is deeply rooted in Lan Country. It would be difficult for one person to shake it. Why don't we discuss it together and make a thorough plan."

Zizhu Yingchen glanced at Jun Lingyuan with a bit of scrutiny in his eyes, but his tone softened a bit: "You do have some ideas, kid. However, this is Lan Country's internal affairs. As someone from Beiming, aren't you afraid of getting into trouble by interfering?"

Jun Lingyuan's expression was calm, his eyes firm. "Senior, Qingyue's affairs are my affairs. Since I came to Lan Country, it is to protect her. No matter what the future holds, I will stay by her side."

Feng Qingyue's eyes flickered with tenderness when she heard this, and she continued softly, "Uncle, Ling Yuan is not an outsider. Since he's willing to help, we might as well listen to his advice."

Zizhu Yingchen pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay, since Qingyue trusts you, then I won't say much. However, if you have the slightest intention of putting Qingyue in danger, I will never let you off easily."

Jun Lingyuan smiled slightly, his tone calm: "Senior, don't worry, I will never let Qingyue get hurt."

Feng Qingcheng stood aside. Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, she spoke up, "Young Master, since we want to deal with the Regent, don't we need to take a long-term view? After all, he has a huge influence in the court. Any rash action might alert the enemy."

Jun Lingyuan nodded, his tone steady. "Qingcheng is right. Although the Regent is extremely powerful, his circle is not entirely united. From what I know, he has several trusted aides who appear loyal to him, but in reality, they have their own agendas. If we can find a breakthrough in one or two of them, we might be able to obtain important clues."

Upon hearing this, Zizhu Yingchen's eyes flashed with interest: "Oh? You know quite a bit about the Regent."

Jun Lingyuan smiled calmly, his tone filled with confidence, "Senior, you're too kind. I just think that instead of a head-on confrontation, it's better to win by clever means."

Feng Qingyue pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "The Regent has an aide named Zhao Qian. While he appears to be the Regent's right-hand man, he's actually greedy for money and profit, and he's at odds with the Regent's other confidants. If we can find a way through him, we might be able to obtain important intelligence."

Zizhu Yingchen sneered, his tone filled with disdain: "People who are greedy for money are the easiest to defeat. In that case, let me deal with Zhao Qian."

Jun Lingyuan nodded: "Senior, if you take action, it will naturally be twice the result with half the effort. However, although Zhao Qian is greedy for money, he is also extremely cautious. We need a suitable opportunity to make him take the bait."

Feng Qingyue continued, "Perhaps we can start with Zhao Qian's family. From what I know, his only son, Zhao Heng, is a playboy who spends money recklessly and has ties to the regent's political enemies. If we can find a way to break through with him, perhaps we can indirectly contain Zhao Qian."

A hint of approval flashed in Jun Lingyuan's eyes: "Qingyue's suggestion is good. Zhao Heng is indeed a good entry point."

Feng Qingcheng still had concerns after hearing this.

But seeing that they had reached a consensus, they said no more.

He simply warned, "No matter what, everyone must proceed with caution. The Regent is not someone to be trifled with. If he discovers this, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zizhu Yingchen waved his hand, his tone filled with pride: "Don't worry, I was able to escape from their pursuit unscathed twenty years ago, and I won't let them succeed so easily now."

Jun Lingyuan also looked at Feng Qingcheng and said solemnly, "Qingcheng, you stay in the mansion and be responsible for communication and support. If there is anything unusual, notify us immediately."

Feng Qingcheng nodded, her expression firm: "Don't worry, sir, I will make sure everything in the mansion is properly arranged."

Feng Qingyue stood up and swept a determined gaze over the crowd. "In that case, let's proceed according to the plan. Uncle will be responsible for dealing with Zhao Qian, Ling Yuan and I will start with Zhao Heng, and Qingcheng will stay in the mansion to be in charge of liaison and support. Everyone must be careful, and if there are any abnormalities, please contact us immediately."

Zizhu Yingchen nodded, with a bit of determination in his tone: "Okay, it's decided."

Jun Lingyuan also stood up, his expression calm and steady: "I will arrange for people to monitor Zhao Heng's every move as soon as possible."

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