After I kissed the rough man Khan, I was busy farming in the grassland

Since the last assassination, Li Yumin has been extra cautious and ordered people to investigate Qin Rou.

Her mother had been immersed in the palace for many years, leaving many minions for her to dispatch. Logically speaking, it would be a simple matter to investigate a concubine with no power and beauty.

But after several days of investigation, there were no clues at all.

The person she wanted to assassinate could not be found, and she was on pins and needles, unable to sleep or eat well.

Li Yumin thought of the masked men who kidnapped her last time. At that time, she was only focused on escaping for her life, without asking who they were or how to contact them.

Now I can only run around like a headless fly without any clue.

A Luo said: "Master, why don't you go out of the palace and try your luck? Maybe those people are looking for you too."

"Well said."

For two days, Li Yumin wandered around the market, but no one came forward to look for her.

Just when she was about to give up, a little beggar bumped into her, stuffed a note into her hand, and disappeared into the bustling crowd, as slippery as a loach.

Li Yumin unfolded it and read the note: Lingyin Temple.

She didn't have to think twice to know who handed her the note.

Li Yumin didn't waste any more time and led the people to Lingyin Temple. Before entering Lingyin Temple, she saw a masked man in black standing in the woods on the side looking at her.

Li Yumin was accompanied by more than a dozen experts, and he was not afraid. He led the people and walked towards the man in black.

When the man in black saw her approaching, he turned and walked deeper into the woods.

A Luo said beside him: "Master, what if I am not the person you are looking for?"

"Instead of having trouble sleeping and eating, and worrying every day, it's better to have a good time."

When A Luo heard this, he said nothing more.

When they reached the depths of the woods, there were two men in black waiting there. Judging from their appearance, they were the men in black she saw last time.

Li Yumin gasped and asked, "Who are you? What do you want to do?"

The leader of the man in black said: "I only talk to you."

"Master, don't believe what he says. What if he plots evil against you?"

The leader of the men in black sneered: "If I want to kill your mistress, why should I save her?"

A Luo didn't know the inside story and was confused when he heard it.

Li Yumin ordered in a low voice: "You step back a hundred steps and are not allowed to eavesdrop."

The people behind him dispersed as ordered.

"Tell me, who are you? What do you want to do?" Li Yumin asked.

The man in black did not answer but asked: "Your Highness, can you investigate the origin of Concubine Rou?"

Li Yumin didn't answer, wanting to test the depth of the other party.

"His Highness has not found out any information about a powerless woman. Don't you doubt her?" said the man in black.

"Last time you said you wanted to cooperate with this princess, how to cooperate, and what is your purpose?"

"His Highness will know my purpose later, but now I want to give His Highness another gift." The man in black said.

"what gift?"

"Six years ago, a young master rescued a woman in Hualou. The woman was very good at dealing with men. The master then ordered the woman to complete a task, capture a man's heart, and obtain information. Then act as ordered.”

"Six years ago?" Li Yumin remembered that the vixen entered the palace six years ago. The man in black continued: "The woman really lived up to expectations, and soon gained the man's favor and established a firm foothold. A steady stream of information was sent to the young man's hands through the woman, and many people became famous because of this information. As a guest of the young master, no one dares to provoke him."

"The woman you are referring to is Qin Rou, and who is the young master?"

The man in black sneered and said: "Who in the capital is arrogant, domineering and fearless?"

"Murong Ce," Li Yumin's face turned pale, "This is impossible! How could Murong Ce be related to Concubine Rou?"

Isn't it Murong Ce who wants to kill her behind the scenes?

The man she had loved for many years—a man who was decisive in killing, bloodthirsty, and capable of anything.

"If your highness doesn't believe it, you can send someone to Chaisang and ask the famous Ji Sumanman of Hualou. You will naturally know that what I say is true."

Did Murong Ce think that if he brought a woman from Chaisang, a remote place, they wouldn't be able to investigate her?

Su Manman was so famous that many men had met him. It was impossible to kill them all. After a few questions, he got the answer.

The man in black continued: "Your Highness, have you ever thought that you often led people to bully Murong Ce's beloved woman, and also prompted his beloved woman to marry the Khitan? With Murong Ce's character of retribution, why has he not taken action yet?"

Li Yumin took a breath. It's not that she hadn't thought about it, but she felt that Murong Ce was caring about her old relationship, so she didn't do anything to her.

After all, they have known each other since childhood and have grown up together.

When Murong Ce first entered Houliang as a hostage, he had no power and power, and she defended him many times.

Everyone will be grateful.

But Murong Ce is not a human being.

Li Yumin looked at the man in black and said, "Why?"

"Li Xianyun has made peace with the Khitan, and the overall situation has been decided," the man in black said. "Your Highness thinks that Murong Ce wants to take back Li Xianyun and use the current strength of Houliang to deal with the Khitan. How about that?"

"Like an egg striking a stone."

"Then what will happen if the later Liang and later Tang Dynasty join forces?"

"The winner is still undecided."

The man in black said: "Yes, the key to promoting the alliance between the Later Tang Dynasty and the Later Liang Dynasty is His Highness."

Li Yumin was extremely shocked.

"If His Highness was assassinated last time, there is no doubt about what His Majesty would have done. Right now, the document of Hou Liang agreeing to the marriage will be delivered to Chang'an."

Li Yumin was delighted and murmured: "He finally agreed to marry this princess."

However, under the clear eyes of the man in black, Li Yumin calmed down.

"This document is a reminder for His Highness. His Highness may face two fates. One is that Murong Ce will not allow His Highness to arrive at Houliang smoothly. The assassinations on the way will be blamed on the Khitan. The reason must be that the Khitan is afraid of the marriage between the two countries. , assassinating the princess has destroyed the alliance. In order to avenge His Highness, Your Majesty will definitely join forces with Hou Liang to attack Khitan."

Li Yumin pursed her lips, "What is the second fate?"

"If His Highness can successfully reach Houliang and become a hostage for Later Liang to force Later Tang to send troops to jointly attack the Khitan, then Your Highness will watch helplessly as Murong Ce fights with the Khitan for Li Xianyun. Which of the two fates does Your Highness prefer? "

What a cruel question, Li Yumin gritted his teeth and trembled with anger.

Seeing this, the man in black said: "Actually, it is not difficult for a man like Murong Ce to surrender to His Highness."

Li Yumin's eyes were filled with hope, and she stared at the man in black, "How do you say this?"

"Your Highness, have you ever heard of the Eagle? The eagle strikes the sky with great grace. If you want it to be docile and obedient, you must frustrate its ambition and cut off its wings. When Murong Ce fell into a trough, Your Highness gave him another hand. How could he not Are you infatuated with His Highness?"

Li Yumin said: "You mean to ask me to refuse the marriage?"

The man in black chuckled and said, "As for the fate of His Highness, His Highness can decide for himself."