The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 740 From the Upper Sect?

"But I can't deal with these two people... So, I can only accept the arrangements of another possible force, collect as much evidence as possible, and gather like-minded forces."

Shi Wenxuan was not young after all, and she knew that some things could not be accomplished just by passion, so even though she guessed the identity of her enemy, she did not rush to seek revenge.

"Aunt Shi, have you ever thought that the so-called other force is just using you..." Zhao Chen sighed slightly, feeling that the old woman of the Shi family really found the right person, and said meaningfully, "And your safety is not even within their calculations?"

Shi Wenxuan smiled, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepened: "Oh, isn't this natural?

"Being able to be used means that I and those guys are still valuable. It also means that we still have a chance, unlike before when we had no hope at all."

This didn't sound logical, but Zhao Chen understood what she meant. He knew that the anger in the heart of this former "Dark Moon Goddess" had accumulated to the point where it had to be released.

She just didn't have the opportunity before, but now, even if the Emperor showed a little interest, she would take the initiative to join the game like a moth to a flame.

Yes, Shi Wenxuan and other people involved in the game did not know where the other force came from, but Zhao Chen was quite clear that it must have been arranged by the current Emperor.

And just as Shi Wenxuan said, the fact that she was used by the emperor had already created an opportunity for her to take revenge...although it was very slim.

However, the emperor arranged for them to cause trouble, perhaps just to divert the attention of "Yuantong" Zhenjun, or perhaps he was using them to test something...

No matter how you look at it, this is a "cannon fodder" role.

However, the incarnations and clones of True Lord Yuan Tong did not get rid of Shi Wenxuan and the others immediately. Instead, they instigated King Liang to send people to hunt them down. They were probably worried that they had fallen into the emperor's trap.

Tsk, His Majesty is truly amazing as he can make a True Lord so fearful.

When Zhao Chen was pinching his chin in thought, Shi Wenxuan's old voice sounded again: "Mr. Zhao Chen, I have known you for a long time. I know that you have a strong background. Although you are not a righteous person, you are also a chivalrous man.

“So, when we met at the Daoguan Office, I considered dragging you into this matter as well.

"But in the end, for Mingxue's sake, I didn't do that...

"But now that you have heard the results of my investigation, it will be difficult for you to get out of this matter.

“After going around in circles, you’re finally dragged into this situation.

"But you asked this question yourself, so you can't blame me."

When she said this, she showed neither pride nor guilt, but rather unusual calmness.

In her opinion, everything has a cause and an effect. If you hadn't secretly met with Mingxue's friend in the middle of the night, you wouldn't have waded into this muddy water. It can be said that "every sip and every bite is predestined by heaven."

Zhao Chen didn't know that Aunt Shi was still feeling sorry for Ming Xue, otherwise she would have definitely asked her, "How do you know I'm not in the water?"

He had already been schemed into the game by the current emperor, okay?
The reason why he felt so at ease meeting with the Emperor's empress and imperial concubine at night was because they owed him something.

After coming out of the cell where Shi Wenxuan was imprisoned, Zhao Chen was still thinking about the intentions of the current emperor's series of arrangements, but he had no clue at all. His Majesty's methods were really "antelope hanging horns, leaving no trace", and I was in the "chess game", but I couldn't see all his thoughts.

Wang Qingling, who was standing by, saw that he was frowning, and thought that he was worried about being involved in the series of cases of "special physique collection and replenishment", so she comforted him:
"You are now the Queen's zither player, so you can naturally get her protection, and I can also use the power of the Wang family to protect you..."

Before she finished her words, Zhao Chen shook his head and said, "I am not worried about Prince Liang and that 'Yuchan Zhenren'. They dare not do anything to me openly."

What he was worried about was whether he would offend the True Lord "Yuantong" too badly in the emperor's script...

If a True Lord were to take revenge without dignity, he might be able to save his life because of some special reasons, but his friends would be in danger.

If they had not anticipated the danger to their lives, the two immortals Qin and Chu would not have wasted their inner energy to deduce an obscure verse.

Thinking of this, Zhao Chen looked at Wang Qingling, who was worried, and asked carefully, "How much do you know about His Majesty and that Concubine Ning?"

Wang Qingling was stunned when she heard this. Although she didn't understand why Master Chen asked about the Emperor and Concubine Ning, she still answered honestly:
"I don't know much... Before entering the palace, my grandfather told me to just use the royal family's authority over the 'Zhou Tian Xing Chen Tu' to consolidate the effect of the mask, and not to compete with Ning Fei for favor, and not to inquire about the emperor and Ning Fei's affairs.

"The only thing I know is that the reason why the emperor resolutely refused to allow Prince Liang to enter the Eastern Palace was not only because their relationship had always been bad, but also because Ming Hongyi had threatened that as soon as he ascended the throne, he would order the emperor's favorite concubine Ning to be given away."

King Liang is really reckless and stupid... How can he say such words?

That is to say, the status of Westerners in Daxia is relatively low, so the officials in the court did not take it seriously. Otherwise, they would have excluded Prince Liang as a candidate for the next emperor long ago, right?
But even so, the resistance he faces will certainly be greater than before.

Well, although Ming Hongyi might be really stupid, he must have some confidence to be able to say such words.

So, where does his confidence come from?
With such questions, Zhao Chen and Wang Qingling "interrogated" three former military officers, Fang Baichuan, Wei Baishu and Chu Baihua.

From them, Zhao Chen learned some things that he didn't know before.

For example, in addition to people from the "Underworld" and some military personnel, those who provided assistance to these three officers also included members of the "Wuguan Club" who were competing for the championship of the "Jiuzhou Monk Competition".

They entered Beijing by blending into the club's convoy.

For example, the female cultivators with special physiques who were imprisoned in Prince Liang’s villa were not all “female cultivators” originally.

As long as they are sure that the physique is valuable, they will not let go even if the person is a male cultivator. However, before "collecting the essence", they will let him practice some "joyful path" techniques that can change his gender.

Chu Yuan was filled with worry when he knew about this. After all, even if he found his son in the future, he would probably have become a daughter.

However, Zhao Chen was not that surprised. He also had some skills that could change gender. Whether it was the "Book of the Beautiful Girl" by Joyful Bodhisattva, or the outer sect skills of the Flower God Sect that France practiced, which originated from the "Secret Scripture of the Flower God", they all had similar effects.

He was actually interested in something else:

"You mean to say that among the several female cultivators you rescued, there is one from the upper sect?"

(End of this chapter)