Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 97 Mysterious Hall

Soon, the spiritual energy threads drifted towards the direction of the Zhenxie Division's Commandant's Mansion and found a young maid who had served at the flower-viewing banquet.

After memorizing the little maid's appearance, Granny Liu went to find Granny Li.

Let's see if we can find out which lady brought the little maid.

Granny Li was in charge of the kitchen at the Commandant's Mansion. Usually, everyone in the kitchen was extremely busy, and she would only need to give them a few words of encouragement.

It's not lunchtime yet; Granny Li is still in her room and hasn't come over.

Granny Liu went to Granny Li's room, knocked lightly on the door, and went straight in after the door opened.

"You..." What brings you here?

When Granny Li saw that it was Granny Liu, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, Granny Liu raised her hand to signal for silence. Then, with a light tap of her fingertip, a spiritual energy barrier instantly opened, isolating the atmosphere inside the room from the outside world.

Understanding the situation, Granny Li lowered her voice and asked, "Sister Liu, why are you being so cautious today? Is something the matter?"

Granny Liu nodded and said, "I'm looking for someone, a little maid who served at the flower-viewing banquet a few days ago. I have her likeness." With that, she waved her hand, and a figure appeared, exactly like the maid.

"I seem to have some recollection of it."

Granny Li stared at the light and shadow for a moment, then suddenly said, "This woman seems to be someone from the side of the mistress of Xuanji Hall."

Granny Liu nodded slightly. "Thank you for telling me. Please do not mention this to anyone else."

Granny Li agreed, and Granny Liu removed the spiritual energy barrier, turning to leave. Just as she reached the door, she suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from afar. Her expression changed slightly, and she whispered, "Something seems to be happening in the manor."

"Don't panic, they might not be after us."

Granny Liu nodded.

Their cultivation level is low; if they are truly being targeted, the people sent to them would not let them detect their presence.

Having obtained the clue, Granny Liu did not immediately go to the palace.

After having lunch at home, he returned to the palace. The next day, he specially prepared a lot of food and went to the Yangshou Palace in a grand manner.

"Xuanji Hall?"

In Zhongzhou City, there are two very famous institutions: Xuanji Hall in the south and Wuji Tower in the north.

Compared to the renowned Wuji Tower, Xuanji Hall was also famous twenty years ago. However, unlike Wuji Tower, Xuanji Hall focused on collecting mysterious books, magical treasures, and intelligence for sale.

Similar to Lingbao Pavilion.

However, it is not as high-level as Lingbao Pavilion, and Lingbao Pavilion is more mysterious.

Granny Liu said, "That's what Granny Li said."

Liu Sijun took a deep breath and nodded her thanks: "Thank you for your hard work. Let's leave it at that. Don't worry about it anymore."

Granny Liu knew perfectly well that Master Liu was afraid she would get involved in unnecessary conflicts and encounter danger. In the palace, there weren't many people who would consider others' feelings.

"Come find this old servant again when you need him."

Luanming Palace

"Granny Liu? Which Granny Liu?"

Caiping said, "The one in the Imperial Household Department, who is in charge of food, was just put in charge last year. Her Majesty has only met him once."

"Her? I remember her."

The Empress asked, "She was in charge of the food for the harem and had always done a good job. How could she suddenly make such a mistake?"

"It must have been a momentary oversight."

What Caiping really wanted to say was that there were many people in the palace who would flatter the powerful and belittle the weak. Liu Danshi had only just arrived in the palace, and the Empress, the head of the harem, did not like her. Perhaps Liu Mama had sensed the Empress's thoughts and therefore did not have much heart to serve her.

But as a servant, she could not say these words.

Otherwise, how would the Empress view her?

Do you think she's that kind of person too? "I heard she threw a huge tantrum a few days ago and even summoned Granny Liu to the Longevity Palace to give her a dressing down. Today, Granny Liu specially brought some newly made food over."

What a big shelf.

However, it's still important to be aware of certain things.

"Tell the people watching the Longevity Palace to be alert and report any unusual activity immediately."

"Yes."

Mo Lin Marquis's Mansion
Jiang Tai was reporting: "Your Highness, news has come from the palace that Miss Liu met with Granny Liu from the Imperial Household Department today."

We meet again...

"Jiang Tai, go and check on Liu Mama's movements these past two days."

"Yes, Master!"

Jiang Tai accepted the order and left, his figure moving like lightning, disappearing from the Mo Lin Marquis's residence in an instant.

Gu Changzhou sat in his study, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. Liu Sijun had contacted Granny Liu twice. Could it be related to the rumors circulating today?

At the same time, Su Jinghuan, the captain of the Zhenxie Division, also noticed something unusual.

It seems that the Commandant's Office is being watched.

He served as the Commandant of the Evil Suppression Division for ten years, and handled countless cases of demons and evil spirits. Some demons and evil spirits were directly killed by him, while others fled at the mere mention of his name.

Could it be that they've set their sights on us?
"Somebody come!"

At Su Jinghuan's command, a black-clad guard quietly appeared before him.

"Go and find out who has been spying on the manor recently. Also, was there anything unusual at the Madam's flower-viewing banquet a few days ago?"

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, the black-clad guards vanished into the darkness like ghosts.

Meanwhile, in the Xuanji Hall, a man dressed in black robes sat in the hall master's seat, listening to his subordinates' reports.

His face was partially obscured by shadows, revealing only his sharply defined features, exuding a cold and aloof air. His eyebrows were slightly raised, giving him an imposing presence.

"Master, today Marquis Molin and that alchemist from Yougu Palace seem to have sensed something and are gathering information everywhere. Su Jinghuan from the Zhenxie Division has also begun to take action."

The master of Xuanji Hall is named Lin Yan. It is said that he formed his core at the age of fifteen and his infant at the age of twenty. He has a rare constitution with four spiritual roots: metal, wood, water, and fire. He is 145 years old this year, but still looks like he is 20 years old. His cultivation has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Lin Yan sneered, "So what if they've noticed? Do they think they can easily uncover the secret behind this? Tell your men to be careful and not give themselves away."

"Yes!"

The men took orders and retreated.

Lin Yan sat there alone, his eyes coldly fixed on the direction his men had gone.

With Mo Linhou, Liu Sijun, and Su Jinghuan all making moves simultaneously, it seems the plan needs to be accelerated.

He raised his hand and gently stroked his chin, pondering a solution.

At this moment, an old man in a gray robe quietly entered the hall and knelt on one knee: "Master, news has come from the Ling Shu Pavilion that they are willing to buy the ancient pill formula in our possession at a high price and have asked when the transaction will take place."

“Those old foxes in Ling Shu Pavilion, who are usually arrogant, have now caught wind of something and are trying to profit from it.”

Lin Yan said, "Tell them that I will decide the time and place of the transaction, and have them prepare enough crystals in advance."

"Yes, Hall Master."

After the gray-robed elder accepted the order, he was about to leave when Lin Yan suddenly spoke up again: "Wait, go and arrange for a few clever people to keep a close eye on the actions of Mo Linhou, Liu Sijun, and Su Jinghuan. Report any abnormalities to me immediately."

"As ordered!"

The gray-robed old man's figure flashed and disappeared into the shadows.