ebookland Chapter 215 Xiao Xiao's Mission
Chapter 215 Xiao Xiao's Mission
After Li Jingshu was confined to her room, the Eastern Palace became the domain of Li Xuemei and her sister. The two sisters were doted on and pampered by the Crown Prince, and they could get whatever they wanted. Under the Crown Prince's protection, it didn't take long for Li Xuemei and her sister to successfully secure the positions of Chief Clerk and Recorder of the Dali Temple for their two brothers, Li Kun and Li Lin.
Although these two official positions were not very high, they were better than staying in the Prime Minister's Mansion doing nothing. Moreover, with a job in hand, they would have more opportunities for promotion in the future. Therefore, not long after they started working, the two brothers resolutely moved out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and lived in the Dali Temple.
In this way, they have completely broken free from Gu Manqing's control and started a new life.
The East Palace was exceptionally quiet under the cover of night, and everything was silent. In this tranquility, a dark shadow quietly shuttled between the palaces, cleverly avoiding the eyes and ears of all the guards, and sneaked into Li Jingshu's bedroom like a ghost.
In the bedroom, Li Jingshu was sitting alone beside the bed, thinking. Suddenly, she felt a strange breath approaching, and she couldn't help but be alert. When she raised her head, the scene in front of her shocked her - a mysterious man in black had entered the room without knowing when.
Li Jingshu's heartbeat accelerated instantly. However, when the man in black slowly pulled down the black cloth covering his face, she was even more surprised. She saw a beautiful and elegant woman in front of her, and the familiar face made her blurt out: "Xiao Xiao?"
A barely perceptible light flashed in Xiao Xiao's eyes, and then she said softly, "Crown Princess, I have a deal to discuss with you." Her voice was low and firm, revealing an unquestionable determination.
Li Jingshu's eyes widened, her heart filled with confusion and shock. She stared at Xiao Xiao, trying to read more information from her expression.
What exactly does she want? Countless questions came to her mind, but Li Jingshu decided to listen to what Xiao Xiao had to say next.
Xiao Xiao sat down slowly, picked up the teapot gracefully, and filled herself with a cup of steaming hot tea. Then, she blew away the hot air on the surface and tasted the fragrant tea leisurely.
Li Jingshu, who was standing by, could no longer suppress her curiosity and doubts. She finally couldn't help but ask, "Tell me, what do you and I have to discuss?"
Xiao Xiao put down the teacup in her hand, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a cold smile. She looked directly into Li Jingshu's eyes and said softly: "Crown Princess! I know what you are thinking. You hate Luo Lingyue to the core, and you want to kill her in your dreams, right? And I can help you!"
Her words were like a sharp sword, piercing Li Jingshu's heart. Li Jingshu couldn't help but be shocked, but she quickly regained her composure, looked at Xiao Xiao warily, and asked: "Why are you helping me? What is your purpose? What good will it bring to you if you kill Luo Lingyue?"
Xiao Xiao's face was as gloomy as water, and she said in a cold voice: "Okay, then I'll speak frankly. My purpose in coming to the capital this time is not only to form an alliance with the royal family, but more importantly, to ruin Xiao Jinghan's marriage!"
Li Jingshu nodded and said, "I see. You are worried that once Xiao Jinghan gets the support of the Luo family army, his power will be even greater!"
Xiao Xiao nodded in agreement and continued, "Yes, we can't get rid of Xiao Jinghan at all! Emperor Wen has sent a large number of secret guards to protect him. If Xiao Jinghan goes to Nanyi after his marriage, not only will we not be able to assassinate him, but we will also need to do our best to protect his safety! So the safest way right now is to make the bride disappear before he gets married!"
Li Jingshu's eyes revealed a hint of coldness, and she responded indifferently: "Then how do you plan to help me achieve my goal?"
Xiao Xiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and answered firmly: "Of course I have my own methods. I will poison Luo Lingyue! And I also know that you are looking for someone who is proficient in witchcraft. When the time is right, you can come and lend me a hand!"
Li Jingshu smiled slightly, with a sinister and cunning smile, and replied softly: "Very good! Then it's a deal!"
The night fell over the Wu'an Palace, and it was quiet. Xiao Xiao hurried back to the palace and carefully released a well-trained pigeon. The pigeon flapped its wings in the darkness and flew away towards the outside of the city.
However, just as the pigeon flew out of the city gate, a black shadow jumped down from a tall tree and quickly reached out and grabbed the pigeon like a ghost. This figure was Blood Shadow, who was agile and light, as if he had merged into the darkness.
Xueying gently took off the letter tied to the pigeon's leg and read it carefully in the faint moonlight. After reading the letter, he smiled slightly, tied the letter back to the pigeon's leg, and then gently stroked the pigeon's head and whispered: "Little guy, be careful on the way, don't let the ferocious eagle eat you!" After that, he let go and let the pigeon continue to fly.
Watching the pigeon disappear into the night sky, Bloodshadow turned and walked towards Dragon Bone Mountain.
At dawn, when the sky was just turning pale, Dark Moon Fairy appeared on Dragon Bone Mountain like a ghost. At this time, Mu San, Ghost Hand and Sword Soul of Dark Moon Pavilion were sitting around a shabby table, each with a serious expression, holding their own account books in their hands, quietly waiting for the arrival of Dark Moon Fairy.
Dark Moon Fairy walked to the table expressionlessly, sat down gently, stretched out her jade hand to pick up an account book, and began to read it carefully. However, when she turned a few pages, her eyes suddenly became sharp, and with a flick of her wrist, several silver needles flashing with cold light shot towards the beams like lightning.
I saw a dark figure swiftly dodging these deadly hidden weapons and then lightly jumping down from the beam. The moment his feet landed on the ground, the ground seemed to tremble slightly.
"Woman, you want to kill me every time we meet!" Blood Shadow stared at Dark Moon Enchantress with gritted teeth.
The corners of Dark Moon Enchantress' mouth rose slightly, revealing a cold and disdainful smile: "Blood Shadow, you actually tried to eavesdrop on the secrets of our Dark Moon Pavilion? Don't you know the consequences of doing so?" There was a hint of majesty and warning in her voice.
However, Xueying snorted disapprovingly. His eyes were fixed on Dark Moon Fairy, and he responded without flinching: "Dark Moon Fairy, I didn't come here to offend you today, but I have something extremely important to tell you!"
Dark Moon Fairy narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, but she still waved her hand to signal the people around her to leave. After everyone left, she looked at Blood Shadow and asked calmly: "What is so important?"
Xueying looked serious and said solemnly: "Xiao Xiao intends to poison Xiao Jinghan!" His words exploded in the ears of Dark Moon Demon Queen like thunder.