manynovel Chapter 545
Chapter 545
Jackdaw II rushed back to Wufeng exhausted and without even having time to catch his breath, he rushed straight to the leader Dianzhu's room in a hurry.
He knocked on the door gently, and after getting Dianzhu's permission, he pushed the door open and walked in.
Even though Dian Zhu was at Wufeng's headquarters, sitting in the study surrounded by Wufeng masters, she was wrapped in black cloth and had an airtight mask on her face.
Jackdaw Two was kneeling only a few feet in front of Dian Zhu. Dian Zhu, with no skin exposed, was holding a book in his hand. He seemed to be flipping through the scroll casually, but in fact his eyes were as sharp as torches, sizing Jackdaw Two up and down, revealing a majesty that made people dare not look directly at him.
Jackdaw II quickly walked up to Dian Zhu, knelt on one knee, and respectfully presented an exquisite purse to Dian Zhu, saying, "Chief, this is something 'important' I received from Shangguan Qian. Please take a look."
Dian Zhu slowly put down the scroll in her hand and her eyes fell on the purse in Jackdaw's hand. A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes. She didn't take the purse immediately, but stared at Jackdaw and asked, "Are you saying that Shangguan Qian has successfully gained Gong Shangjiao's trust? And that Gong Shangjiao has taken her out of the palace and is by his side?"
Jackdaw No. 2 nodded quickly and replied, "That's right. I saw it with my own eyes, it can't be fake."
However, Dianzhu's suspicions remained. Frowning slightly, she gazed thoughtfully at Jackdaw II, wondering: Could this be a trap? How could Shangguan Qian hand over something so important so easily?
Jackdaw II knew Dianzhu's character well. She was always suspicious and always on high alert. So, he decided to continue making up half-truths to make his story more credible.
"Chief, I think Shangguan Qian may have done this to show her loyalty to you. After all, she is having a hard time in the palace now. Even though she has gained Gong Shangjiao's trust, Gong Shangjiao has a spoiled and domineering Gong Yuanzheng by his side. If you hadn't been outside making plans for her, I'm afraid Gong Yuanzheng would have caught her in a few days." Jackdaw II said with a flattering look on his face.
Dianzhu listened to Jackdaw II's words and remained silent for a moment, as if pondering their truth. However, thinking of the Half Moon Fly within Shangguan Qian's body, and considering Gong Yuanzheng's identity, Jackdaw II's words might be a little off, but it wasn't impossible.
After a long moment, she finally reached out and took the purse from Jackdaw II. "Captain, I saw this with my own eyes! Shangguan Qian entered Lixi Town today with Gong Shangjiao's cavalry, and her carriage was heavily guarded."
Dian Zhu's whole body was wrapped tightly, even his eyes were covered by the gauze on the mask, and even his voice was disguised.
"Even a hero cannot resist the temptation of a beautiful woman. The ancients were right!"
Dian Zhu laughed like a madman, and then took the purse that Jackdaw II handed to him. Even if Dian Zhu opened the purse with gloves on, it would be useless. The powder in the purse was not for contact, but for inhalation.
When Gong Yuanzheng and Xie Yuchen were chatting at night, Xie Yuchen learned of Gong Yuanzheng's plan. At Xie Yuchen's reminder, Gong Yuanzheng deliberately put a large amount of volatile medicinal powder into the purse given to Shangguan Qian.
Once opened, the powder will instantly dissolve in the air like smoke, and then slowly penetrate the human body over time. What's even more amazing is that the person who has been drugged cannot detect any abnormalities at all and has no idea that he has been poisoned.
At this time, Jackdaw II was looking down at the purse thrown on the ground by Dian Zhu. Dian Zhu was constantly playing with Gong Yuanzheng's secret weapon and exclusive formula placed inside.
She secretly sighed in her heart: "Shangguan Qian is indeed worthy of being a Charm-class assassin! She completed this mission so brilliantly. When she comes back, I must give her a great credit!"
Jackdaw II was appointed by Dianzhu as Shangguan Qian's temporary supervisor, responsible for conveying important instructions and tasks. Dianzhu pulled the antidote Shangguan Qian had requested from his sleeve and said to the kneeling Jackdaw II, "This is her antidote for the time being. Tell her to spread more news for Wufeng. If she can complete her mission, she will receive the antidote to the Half Moon Fly, and even the freedom she's always longed for!"
After Jackdaw II finished explaining these things, he left Dianzhu. He walked briskly back to his lounge in Wufeng, ready to rest well and wait for the combined forces of the Palace Gate to attack Wufeng.
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Gong Shangjiao's room fell into darkness again, but he did not take off his clothes to sleep as usual, but continued to sit at the table, as if waiting for someone.
With a "squeak" sound, the door was pushed open.
"I knew you wouldn't stay there quietly!" Gong Shangjiao seemed to have anticipated who the visitor was.
"So brother, do you not welcome me?"
Gong Yuanzheng was wearing a nightgown, and even his favorite little bells were taken apart one by one.
Gong Shangjiao looked at Gong Yuanzheng, who was wearing a cheap nightgown, and his brows furrowed tightly, his face full of dissatisfaction. His eyes fell on Gong Yuanzheng, looking him up and down, finally stopping at Gong Yuanzheng's head. There should have been his favorite little bell there, but now it was empty.
"Why are you dressed like this?" Gong Shangjiao's voice was filled with a hint of reproach. "Where's your little bell?"
Gong Yuanzheng seemed unaware of Gong Shangjiao's dissatisfaction. He took out a small bell from his waist. The bell was made of silver leaves and gold and silver threads, and it flickered faintly in the candlelight.
"I'm just afraid these things might make noises while I'm moving around!" Gong Yuanzheng explained. "If someone hears us and exposes our whereabouts, we'll have to work hard to get rid of them. It's so troublesome, it's not worth it."
Gong Shangjiao looked at the small bell in Gong Yuanzheng's hand and shook his head helplessly. Gong Shangjiao had raised the child from infancy, so how could he not know his character? He had never taken the bell off at home for any reason or anyone. But now, he had to carefully put it away when he left the house, and he was wearing such cheap clothes.
However, he also understood Gong Yuanzheng's concerns. After all, this operation was crucial and there could not be any mistakes.
Gong Shangjiao carefully picked up the jewelry that Gong Yuanzheng had casually placed on the table. These were Gong Yuanzheng's favorite treasures, and he didn't want them to be damaged in any way.
After putting away the jewelry, Gong Shangjiao's attention returned to Gong Yuanzheng. He noticed that the nightgown on Gong Yuanzheng was made of rough material and the color was very dull, which was very different from Gong Yuanzheng's usual dressing style.
"Where did you get this outfit?" Gong Shangjiao asked in confusion.
Gong Yuanzheng was feeling extremely thirsty. He didn't bother to answer Gong Shangjiao's question. He snatched the cup of hot tea in front of Gong Shangjiao and drank it all in one gulp.
"Big Sophora japonica bought it for me from another town!" Gong Yuanzheng finished his tea, smacked his lips in satisfaction, and then replied, "Brother, you won't think I stole it, will you?"
Gong Shangjiao couldn't help but laugh at Gong Yuanzheng's self-righteous expression. He knew Gong Yuanzheng wouldn't steal other people's clothes, so he just asked casually.
However, Gong Yuanzheng obviously misunderstood what Gong Shangjiao meant. He thought Gong Shangjiao was blaming him, and he pouted his lips high, looking unhappy.
Seeing this, Gong Shangjiao quickly tried to persuade him, "Okay, okay, brother didn't mean that. I was just asking casually, don't be angry."