Li Zian receives an invitation from Xu Yan to come to Teacher Xu's house. This time a cheerful servant guides her toward Xu Yan's room. This servant is Xu Yan's personal servant.
"Miss Li Zian, Doctor Bai Yun is treating Young Miss right now and after treating Young Miss, he would like to talk to you."
Li Zian enters Xu Yan's room. Doctor Bai Yun is examining Xu Yan's legs. Her legs no longer leak out smelling pus and the swelling is reduced.
Xu Yan welcome Li Zian and she introduced Doctor Bai Yun to Li Zian. The three of them chat happily and Doctor Bai Yun asks Li Zian about the herb that she recognise before. He never knows about the herb that Li Zian mentioned. It sparks Doctor Yun's ambition to travel and learn more about herbs.
Doctor Bai Yun did not stay long and excused himself. Li Zian and Xu Yan continue chatting. Xu Yan is more open toward Li Zian and tells her about Yue Family is having problem now because two of their family members is being captured by the enemy.
Li Zian shows a shocked and distressed expression when she heard that. After a while, she also excuses herself and shows a bit of panic expression. Xu Yan did not stop Li Zian and asked her maid to escort her out of the residence. Exiting the residence Li Zian did not directly go home, she enters an alley and found a tea house.
Ling Min Zhe is waiting for her in the private room. He told about the emperor and assigned the blood assistants to stand guard.
"I heard Yue Family members are being held, hostage. Will they postpone your brother's wedding?"
"It is alright. I did not feel any ominous feeling so everything might not turn worse."
"If you say so then it's probably alright. How is the tea house? It is up to your expectation?"
Li Zian has seen the tea house decoration and she is satisfied with it, "You did a good job. It seems that you added a new snack to the menu." Li Zian teases Ling Min Zhe.
The room is knocked from outside, "Master, we have a special guest."
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The Fourth Prince is tasked to find evidence regarding the traitor that led to the kidnapping of the soldiers. He has also been permitted to mobilize thirty people from the Turtle Army to investigate and rescue the hostage if the negotiation is failed. He uses the others to help him to investigate the traitor.
Everyone sees that the Fourth Prince tries hard to convince the ministers to agree to go to war, but he secretly discusses with his loyal ministers to bait out the traitor.
The ministers feel uncomfortable because the traitor is well for his loyal and integrity. He is at the bottom of the list if he is suspected, "Your Highness, I have known him for a long time. We play together when we were young. Impossible!" One of the ministers refuses to believe even though he is reading the information regarding the traitor.
The Fourth Prince shakes his head, "I have investigated this using various channels. No matter which channel it still points to him and his people. Even the former Great General Yue has to reluctantly agree."
The secret room is silent. There are a few sighs that can be heard. If it is not true, they will do anything to help the traitor to clean his name but now what can they do except drag him to justice.
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A soul filled with resentment is standing in the tea house. He seems confused. "Sir, please have a seat." The waiter ushered the soul to a seat.
"You can see me?" The soul is shocked. He has tried to talk to other people but all of them cannot see or hear him.
In confusion, the soul followed the waiter. The waiter brings the tea to the soul. The soul wants to reject the tea because he cannot touch anything, but he did not realise that he already sitting on the chair.
"This tea house is special. You can eat and drink here." The waiter's calm voice decreases the confusion of the soul.
"Is this place located in the underworld? Am I in hell?"
The waiter chuckles, "No, my master said the hell is not a leisure place. You cannot drink good tea there, but you can drink very hot boiling water. When you drink the water, your body will slowly burn and melt. The good part is you will always feel thirsty."
The soul trembles and almost spills the tea, "Then, where is this place?"
"You are still in the mortal world. You have a strong resentment that is why you are here."
"So, it is this place that has been calling me." The soul sips the tea. The tea calms his soul. His resentment is high but not on the verge of exploding.
"I live long enough. I know there is a mystical place that exists in this world. Can you help me? I can pay with my soul." The soul puts down the teacup and looks at the waiter with sorrow in his eyes.
"Sir, you have read too many mystical stories." Li Zian comes and sit in front of the soul, "I, Jiangong not the devil that preys on the soul."
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Grandpa Yue is visiting his old friend. The former Great General Hai Rui is still healthy and energetic. Grandpa Hai Rui is fond to play with his grandchildren unlike Grandpa Yue that only has one wife, Grandpa Hai Rui has five concubines, and his residence is filled with grandchildren. Their peals of laughter are said can be heard by the passer-by across the street.
Grandpa Hai is in the study when the servant tells him that Grandpa Yue comes to visit. Grandpa Hai quickly walks to the main hall to greet his old friend.
"Old Yue! Nice to see you!" Grandpa Hai Rui hugged Grandpa Yue and he hugs him back.
"Old Hai! I thought you are sick. Why didn't you come to our gathering yesterday?" Grandpa Yue pats Grandpa Hai Rui's shoulder.
"Oh! I forgot, I am so sorry." Grandpa Hai Rui slowly shakes his head with an embarrassed smile.
"It is rare for you to forget." Grandpa Yue walks towards the door leaving Grandpa Hai Rui.
"Where…" Just when Grandpa Hai wants to ask, the servant said, "Master, the pavilion is already clean, and the snack is served."
Grandpa Hai Rui smacks his head, "I forgot once again." He chuckles a bit.
Walking together with Grandpa Hai, Grandpa Yue is showing his concern, "Are you ok? How offended did you forget about things?"
"No…no, I'm just tired lately. You know how energetic my grandchildren are,"
"We are not young anymore. You need to tone down a bit." Grandpa Yue said followed with a big laugh. Both spent time playing chess and gossiping all evening.
Grandpa Yue excuse himself and Grandpa Hai send him to the door. After Grandpa Yue leaves, Grandpa Hai enters his study. His cheerful appearances turn grim and solemn.
"Men! Monitor that Yue Cheng. He is an old wolf, but his eyes are still sharp. Make sure he is not suspicious of me. If he shows any suspicious just…" Grandpa Hai slit his throat using his hand.
"Yes, master!" A black-robed guard answered before quietly leaving the room.
Grandpa Yue is sitting in the carriage. His smiling face turns into a sad face. He sighs and closes his eyes, "Why?
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It has been two weeks since the kidnapping incident. The negotiation is still ongoing. The Jins are demanding a few counties for the young soldiers. They also want half of the ores product every year. The emperor did not agree with those demands and has been contacting a few countries that were on friendly terms with him. The emperor used Tree disease as an excuse to convince them on collaborating with him. Ten years ago, it is not only Hui country that suffers but other countries also got a share of it albeit not on a large scale.
The other country starts taking side with Country Hui and start pressuring Country Jin. The Emperor of Jin did not stay idle. He already has his allies and has planned this for a long time. The Emperor of Jin did not budge from his decision. He is striving towards a large-scale war. He wants to use this incident to push all the other countries into a war.
When the world is in chaos, he can easily take advantage and become the sole emperor of this region. One day he can overthrow the Yang Dynasty. He wants to build his dynasty and not be an emperor in another emperor's empire. In the eyes of his people, he is their emperor but to him, he is just a mere subordinate and must obey and pay tribute every year. All the good things are being sent to the Emperor of Yang.