Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 106 Prince: Xiao Juefeng, I'll lend you my head

Tuk-tuk-tuk——

There was a rapid knock on the vermilion door.

"who?"

A slightly lonely and desolate voice came from inside the house.

Soon, a middle-aged man with a strong smell of alcohol came out.

This person is Liu Qi, a guest official of the Eastern Palace. However, compared with his high-spirited self a month ago, Liu Qi now seems a little down and out.

Ever since the incident during the trip to Jiangnan.

He was disliked by the crown prince, and his status in the Eastern Palace continued to decline.

Now, he has become a dispensable person in the East Palace.

Every time Liu Qi thought of that trip to Jiangnan, he felt extremely unwilling.

It was obviously Xiao Juefeng who messed up the matter. He wiped out the entire Huo family because of a disagreement.

The result was that he was marginalized, while Xiao Juefeng remained the prince's absolute confidant.

"Isn't he from the Shenxiao Sect?"

"What's so great about it?"

These two sentences echoed in Liu Qi's mind more than once, almost becoming his nightmare.

But he could do nothing but complain.

The only thing I can do is to drown my sorrows in alcohol.

A creak!
The vermilion gate opened.

When Liu Qi saw the visitor, he was stunned for a moment.

Mr. Wu!
Why would the prince's absolute confidant and chief think tank come to visit him?
If he had felt a bit jealous and hostile towards Mr. Wu before.

Now, all these little thoughts have disappeared without a trace as he has been marginalized.

How could he, a man who could barely gain a foothold in the Eastern Palace, be jealous of the prince's favorite?

Liu Qi was surprised by Mr. Wu's sudden visit. He quickly put away the wine jug in his hand, and there was a hint of apology in his voice.

"Mr. Wu, please wait a moment, let me wash up..."

Before Liu Qi could finish her words, Mr. Wu pulled the corner of Liu Qi's clothes with an anxious look on his face.

"No time to wash up."

"Liu Qi, your death is approaching!"

Liu Qi was shocked by Mr. Wu's words.

The drunkenness in my head disappeared instantly.

His expression suddenly changed, and he asked cautiously.

"Mr. Wu, why do you say that?"

"That day, you and Xiao Juefeng went to Jiangnan and wiped out the entire Huo family. Unexpectedly, the Huo family girl survived."

"The Huo family's daughter has already arrived in Yujing and struck the drum to report her arrival."

Mr. Wu's words instantly made Liu Qi break out in a cold sweat.

He recalled the drum sounds he heard just now when he was half drunk and half awake.

Is that the sound of the Dengwen drum?

How can this be the sound of the Dengwen Drum?

It was clearly the sound of Yama's footsteps calling for death.

In just a moment, Liu Qi's clothes were soaked with cold sweat.

The whole person looked like he had just been pulled out of the water.

"Mr. Wu, it was Xiao Juefeng who ordered the extermination of the Huo family."

"I didn't do anything!"

"I was wronged!"

Liu Qi became anxious.

I was so anxious that I was sweating profusely, like an ant on a hot pan.

Mr. Wu stroked his long beard and sneered.

"madness!"

"Now that the orphan of the Huo family has sounded the alarm, His Majesty will surely send someone to conduct a thorough investigation."

"When the time comes, someone will definitely be held accountable."

“Who do you think will be held responsible in the end?”

"The Crown Prince? Or Xiao Juefeng?"

"If it's not you, who else could it be?"

Mr. Wu's stern shout was like a huge hammer, hitting his heart hard.

Liu Qi's face turned pale in an instant, his legs went limp, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

Prince?

Xiao Juefeng?
Yourself?

Isn't this obvious?
I am the softest persimmon.

Liu Qi just felt that his life was dark.

It was like the polar night, with no light at all.

However, when he thought about it carefully, he suddenly found a glimmer of hope.

If I am going to die, why would Mr. Wu come to see me?
Liu Qi quickly came to his senses and hurriedly bowed to Mr. Wu with an extremely humble and respectful attitude.

"Please, Mr. Wu, save me."

Mr. Wu stroked his long beard gently, with a smile on his lips, looking like a teachable child.

"I know that you were completely wronged in the Huo family's extermination."

"This matter has nothing to do with you, and you shouldn't take the blame for others."

"I have already arranged a retreat. You should leave Yujing as soon as possible and stay out of the spotlight."

"Set off immediately, without delay."

"If you walk too slowly, you won't be able to walk anymore!"

Mr. Wu said this earnestly, pointing to a carriage at the entrance of the alley.

When Liu Qi saw that Mr. Wu had arranged a way out for him, he was immediately filled with gratitude.

The person he once considered his biggest competitor now saved his life.

The orphans of the Huo family all beat the drum to report their crimes.

Even Mr. Wu, an outsider, knew the truth of the matter.

But I, the person involved, was kept in the dark.

Liu Qi knew clearly that she had been abandoned by the prince.

His only way to survive was to take the escape route prepared for him by Mr. Wu.

Liu Qi bowed to Mr. Wu and said gratefully.

"Thank you, Mr. Wu!"

"If Liu can escape this disaster, I will be greatly rewarded for my great kindness today."

After saying that, Liu Qi hurriedly got on the carriage that Mr. Wu had prepared for him.

With a sound of "Go!"
The carriage nimbly navigated the alleys and headed straight out of Yujing City.

After Mr. Wu saw Liu Qi off, he returned to his residence and sat in his study.

Sitting quietly, doing nothing.

Just wait quietly for the prince's men to arrive.

As he expected, the prince soon sent someone to summon him to the palace to discuss state affairs.

State affairs?

What state affairs?
Mr. Wu knew it very well. He had long expected that the prince would send someone to invite him.

As for countermeasures, he already had one in mind.

……

East Palace, study.

The incense is curling and the mist is lingering.

The atmosphere was heavy, as if the air was about to freeze.

The prince paced back and forth with an anxious look on his face, lacking any of his usual dignity.

On the contrary, Mr. Wu had a calm expression and looked at the chess record in his hand calmly.

"Mr. Wu, this is extremely urgent. Please stop looking at the chess manual."

The prince couldn't suppress his anxiety and shouted.

I looked at Mr. Wu with eagerness and expectation.

It's like a drowning person looking at the last straw.

Mr. Wu put down the chess manual, smiled calmly, and asked back slowly.

"Your Highness, what's the emergency?"

"Mr. Wu, please don't be so sharp."

"Huo Yingran has struck the drum to report to the emperor. Father has ordered the Right Prime Minister and the seven ministers to go to the Yangxin Palace to discuss matters."

"Once the meeting is over, I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."

There was a slight tremor in the prince's voice.

Scared!

This time the prince is really scared!

He was afraid that his father would really get angry and depose him from the position of crown prince.

Seeing the prince's bewildered look, Mr. Wu took a sip of the spiritual tea and chuckled.

"Your Highness, did you kill the entire Huo family?"

"of course not!"

"Xiao Juefeng did it!"

The prince frowned, his tone filled with resentment.

Xiao Juefeng is such a fool, he is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything.

Let him recruit the Huo family and purchase military books.

As a result, the Huo family massacre occurred.

But since we have decided to kill someone, we must do it thoroughly.

result?

But one person was missed, allowing the girl from the Huo family to escape.

This is why he is in such a predicament today.

"Then was it your order, Your Highness, that Xiao Juefeng took action?" Mr. Wu asked.

"Of course I didn't give that order!"

“Since the Huo family is completely destroyed, it was not your doing, Your Highness, nor was it your order.”

"So, Your Highness, what do you have to worry about?"

When Mr. Wu said this, the prince was stunned for a moment.

Even the atmosphere in the study seemed to be thawing.

After thinking for a moment, the prince asked tentatively.

"Mr. Wu, are you saying that this matter...has nothing to do with me?"

Mr. Wu shook his head, stroked his long beard and sighed.

"Of course, this matter is related to you, Your Highness."

"After all, it was your men who wiped out the entire Huo family."

"Your Highness, you must not harbor any intention of shielding anyone!"

cover!

These two words were like a blow to the head, giving the prince a sudden enlightenment.

The prince, who had just looked like he had lost his parents, suddenly came back to life with an expression of ecstasy on his face.

"That's right!"

"I will never protect such evildoers."

"I must demonstrate my fairness before my father and the entire court."

"Come here, arrest Liu Qi and send him to the Third Division!"

The prince shouted and ordered the guards of the Eastern Palace.

It is absolutely impossible to capture Xiao Juefeng.

Xiao Juefeng has a close relationship with him, and he is also the son of the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall of the Shenxiao Sect, so nothing must happen to him.

Anyway, Liu Qi was at the scene that night, so they threw him into jail and silenced him.

Who knows whether the mastermind that day was Liu Qi or Xiao Juefeng?
Upon hearing the prince's order, Mr. Wu smiled as if to expect it.

A hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the guards of the East Palace came back to report.

"Your Highness, Liu Qi has escaped!"

Upon hearing this, the prince was so angry that he threw the white jade and blue porcelain teacup in his hand directly at the guard's head.

The teacup was cracked into five pieces.

Blood splattered.

"waste!"

"waste!"

"They're all trash!"

"What use do I have for you?"

"You can't even catch Liu Qi? Don't you know how to track?"

The prince was furious, his angry eyes were like a ferocious beast that was ready to devour its prey, and he was about to eat the guard in front of him.

The guard didn't bother to wipe the blood off his forehead. He lowered his head and spoke in panic.

"Your Highness, Liu Qi has received guidance from an expert."

"It seems... they are very familiar with our tracking techniques and have erased all traces."

After hearing the guard's words, the prince glared at him fiercely.

Although he was furious, he wanted to draw his sword and behead the guard in front of him with one blow.

But he also knew that now was not the time to argue with the guards.

"Get out! Get fifty lashes!"

The prince said in a cold voice, and the guards breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness!"

After saying this, the guard hurriedly left the study and went to receive the fifty lashes of the cane himself.

After dismissing the guards, the prince's expression changed immediately, and his eyes were full of anticipation as he looked at Mr. Wu.

"Please, Mr. Wu, save me!"

Mr. Wu smiled, still looking calm and composed, without a trace of panic between his brows.

"Your Highness, don't we still have Xiao Juefeng?"

"This……"

When the prince heard what Mr. Wu said, he knew what he meant.

But... he hesitated...

"Mr. Wu, do we really have to do this?" the prince asked with a troubled look on his face.

Xiao Juefeng was truly extraordinary to him. Not only was she their mother, but also their best friend.

Most importantly, Xiao Juefeng represents the Shenxiao Sect.

If Xiao Juefeng were to be taken out to take the blame, it would probably bring disgrace to the Shenxiao Sect.

"I know what your Highness is worried about, but... there is something I want to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not." Mr. Wu said, stroking his long beard.

"Speak now!"

"Speak now!"

"It's already this late, Mr. Wu, there's nothing you can't say!"

The prince pulled Mr. Wu's sleeve, like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw.

"Your Highness, the head of the Shenxiao Sect is a person from the outside world!"

"The person who decides who will own the Eastern Palace is still there after all."

As he spoke, Mr. Wu turned his head and looked towards the direction of the imperial palace.

The expression on the prince's face became more and more conflicted.

Mr. Wu was secretly anxious because of his indecisive look.

Mr. Wu made up his mind and decided to give the prince a drastic measure.

"Your Highness, Xiao Juefeng ignored your orders today."

"What about the future? He relies on the Shenxiao Sect's background, so how could he take you seriously?"

"The Huo family tragedy was caused by Xiao Juefeng."

"If Your Highness does not punish severely, I'm afraid the rest of the Shenxiao Sect will follow suit."

When the prince heard this, his expression changed slightly.

Xiao Juefeng was not very respectful and obedient to him, which was a thorn in the prince's heart.

It’s just that on ordinary days, no one dares to point it out.

Mr. Wu's words today, coupled with Xiao Juefeng's actions, caused him great trouble.

This made the prince's heart boil with murderous intent.

"So what do you mean, Mr. Yiwu?"

"Killing for life is a matter of course."

"It's just that Xiao Juefeng knows too many secrets about you, Your Highness."

"If he falls into the hands of the Three Officials and is tortured severely, he might reveal something unfavorable to Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, the prince nodded repeatedly.

"Mr. Wu, you are right!"

"The Right Prime Minister is the Second Brother's man. If Xiao Juefeng falls into the Second Brother's hands, he will definitely not let go of this opportunity."

"Your Highness, I have a good opinion!"

Mr. Wu flattered the man very skillfully, then changed the subject.

"Therefore, the only thing Your Highness can hand over is Xiao Juefeng's body."

"Xiao Juefeng, the corpse of this disciple directly taught by one of the Ten Dao Courts is enough to serve as an explanation."

After saying this, Mr. Wu said no more.

He understood the prince's character and knew that the prince was moved.

It's just that I'm just nagging and have to find a few reasons to convince myself.

After pondering for a moment, the prince let out a long sigh, and murderous intent surged in his dark eyes.

"Where is Xiao Juefeng?"

"Commander Xiao is less than a hundred miles away from Yujing."

"Tell Xiao Juefeng to come see me immediately after returning to the palace."

……

Jiaofang Division.

Outside the Pear Blossom Garden, Liyue's maid had a blushing face.

"It's been two or three hours."

"Your Highness... Your Highness... You are too awesome!"

"Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of bed for ten days or half a month."

The maid's slender hands were tugging at the corner of her clothes, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on her toes.

The sounds in the yard made him imagine a lot.

Ever since the Ninth Prince entered the girl's boudoir, the noise has never stopped.

I'm afraid that people outside the Jiaofangsi can hear it clearly.

"me……"

"Would you like to share the burden with the girl?"

"But...will it be...broken..."

Just when the maid was struggling.

The low singing lasted for two hours, and finally stopped after a high-pitched ending.

Soon, the door opened.

Fang Heng walked out with full energy, and saw the maid with a blushing face like a peach blossom in February, and chuckled.

"These few days, take good care of your daughter's health."

"Your girl is so delicate and weak that she can't help but be toyed with!"

After saying that, Fang Heng laughed loudly towards the sky and left the Jiaofangsi.

He did it on purpose to create such a big commotion in the Jiaofangsi.

It seemed like Liyue was toyed with by him for two whole hours, and was in a state of death.

In fact, from beginning to end, Liyue was trapped in an illusion.

When I returned to the palace, I heard the servants' report.

"Your Highness, Chu Yunzheng is waiting for you in the study."

Hearing this, Fang Heng quickly walked towards the study.

After pushing open the door of the study, Chu Yunzheng waited for a long time.

Even the tea on the coffee table had gone cold.

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

"How's the thing I asked you to do going?"

"Well..." Chu Yunzheng's expression changed slightly, and he cupped his hands, "Your Highness, the situation has changed."

"what happened?"

Fang Heng frowned.

Before the drum of denunciation was struck, Huo Yingran would be caned thirty times in court.

Fang Heng naturally knew this very well.

Therefore, he sent Chu Yunzheng to bribe the strongmen who were beating the emperor with the caning stick to ask them to show mercy.

He also prepared medicine for Huo Yingran to help her recover from her injuries.

"Your Highness, Huo Yingran seems to have taken some healing sacred object."

"Thirty blows with the cane, and nothing will happen."

Chu Yunzheng told everyone what he had seen.

"After some inquiries, I learned that Huo Yingran drank a cup of the Fifth Prince's spiritual tea by the official road before entering the capital."

"Fifth brother? I see!"

"I know."

Fang Heng nodded, a look of understanding on his face.

Fifth brother is really smart and has so many little thoughts.

The only thing you want to do is not to work hard.

But if it’s cheap, you can’t take less.

Just on the official road leading to Beijing, waiting for the opportunity.

What a cunning guy!

Fang Heng shook his head and sighed inwardly.

"Everything I asked you to do today, just keep it in your stomach."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. No third person will know about this."

Chu Yunzheng naturally knew the sensitivity of this matter.

His Highness asked him to do it so secretly, obviously not wanting the Crown Prince to know.

After sending Chu Yunzheng away.

Fang Heng took out the Sumeru Ring and began to take inventory.

In a battle outside Tongzhou City, two ninth-level warriors, Lu Tingyun and Baili Zhou, fell.

The two people's belongings naturally fell into Fang Heng's hands.

When you open the Sumeru Ring, the first thing you see is a guqin and a jade flute.

The guqin and jade flute are the natal magic weapons of Lu Tingyun and Baili Zhou. They are of extremely high grade and are two forbidden treasures of the gods.

It’s a pity that these two treasures were severely damaged by the Thunder Dragon, and their spiritual light dimmed.

Now, it only has 30% to 40% of its power in its heyday.

However... even if they are intact, these two treasures still need to be used by monks who are proficient in music to unleash their full power.

If it fell into Fang Heng's hands, it would be a waste of talent.

After collecting the two precious musical treasures, Fang Heng looked at his other gains.

Kung Fu...

Fang Heng took a look at the musical technique and put it aside.

There are quite a few elixirs and other rare treasures.

It did allow Fang Heng to make a small fortune.

"Ok?"

"This is... Gangqi!"

A green jade bottle caught Fang Heng's attention.

When the jade bottle was opened, a green luster flowed inside, just like the finest jadeite.

"Cangming Feng Gang!"

Fang Heng quickly recognized the energy in the jade bottle.

Cangming Fenggang, a second-grade罡气, was born where the sea and sky meet.

It is extremely precious to cultivators who practice water-attributed or wind-attributed techniques.

Looking at this second-grade罡气, Fang Heng pondered for a moment.

The Cangming Feng Gang is not low. If an ordinary person can obtain the second-grade Gang Qi, he will definitely be ecstatic.

Fang Heng, on the other hand, was very interested after the initial experience.

Not long after, Fang Heng lost interest in Cangming Fenggang.

There are two reasons.

First, the evil spirit he refined - Huangquan Yinsha, is a first-grade evil spirit.

It would be best to refine a bottle of Gangqi.

If you refine the second-grade罡气, you will waste the first-grade evil energy of Huangquan Yinsha.

The step of harmonizing yin and yang will cause considerable trouble.

Secondly, the technique that Fang Heng practiced had nothing to do with the water and wind attributes.

Refining the Cangming Feng Gang cannot unleash its full power.

In the end, Fang Heng did not choose to refine the Cangming Fenggang.

"According to the Supervisor, the Nine Heavens Yang Gang is located in the Cloud Sword Pavilion in the Secret Realm."

"The Yunxiao Sword Pavilion will open in these two days."

"It's okay to wait a while!"

Fang Heng muttered to himself, checked the Sumeru Ring, and took out the formation diagram of the Yin-Yang Thunder Prison.

Fang Heng benefited greatly from using the Yin-Yang Thunder Prison Formation this time.

Yin-Yang Thunder Prison, in essence, is also a combined attack method formed by the harmony of Yin and Yang.

This gave Fang Heng a lot of inspiration on how to reconcile the Jiamu Divine Thunder and the Yimu Divine Thunder.

Fang Heng already had an idea in his mind.

……

East Palace.

"Commander Xiao, His Highness asked you to go to the study to see His Highness immediately after you return."

After hearing the report from his subordinates, Xiao Juefeng had no doubts and went to the study to meet the prince.

In his opinion, the prince met him at this time most likely to discuss how to deal with the current situation.

"It's hard to handle!"

"Huo Yingran is not a concern, but the other princes will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

Xiao Juefeng frowned and came to the study with a heavy heart.

only……

When he pushed the door open and entered, Xiao Juefeng was stunned by the scene in the study.

The study did not have the solemn atmosphere he had expected.

There was no angry roar as imagined.

The prince had actually prepared a banquet, his face flushed, waiting for him to take his seat.

"This……"

Xiao Juefeng showed a surprised expression on his face.

The prince's reaction was completely different from what he expected.

"Juefeng, come and sit down!"

"Your Highness, this..." Xiao Juefeng hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question that confused him.

"Huo Yingran's side..."

Before Xiao Juefeng could finish his words, he was interrupted by the prince.

"Juefeng, you don't have to worry. I already have a plan for Huo Yingran."

Hearing this, Xiao Juefeng was surprised.

Then he saw Mr. Wu sitting next to the prince, and his heart trembled, and he immediately understood.

This Mr. Wu, although his strength is not worth mentioning.

But the scheme in his mind should not be underestimated.

I guess he has given His Highness some advice again.

Seeing the prince's relaxed expression, Xiao Juefeng also relaxed.

For a while, there was a buzz of toasts in the study.

After three rounds of drinks, Xiao Juefeng, who was slightly tipsy, could no longer suppress the doubts in his heart and asked.

"Your Highness, what brilliant plan did Mr. Wu give you?"

The prince put down his wine glass, the smile on his face faded, and a hint of coldness appeared on his face.

"Actually, it's not really a magic trick."

"that is……"

"I'll lend you your head!"

(End of this chapter)