Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 134 The Man Behind the Scenes, The Truth of the Past

A gentle breeze stirs, rippling the surface of the pond's clear water.

The moonlight in Handan was enchanting. A figure darted quickly through the streets, casting a long, dark shadow.

A moment later, the figure stopped outside a high wall. He turned around and looked around. Seeing that no one was around, he pushed off with his feet and flipped over.

Not far away, a boy emerged silently from the void.

He then surveyed the mansion, his gaze shifting slightly. Located in the east of the city, according to the division of Handan's urban area, this was the residence of the royal family.

"It's him??"

The boy seemed somewhat surprised, then his figure flickered and he disappeared from the spot again.

In the courtyard, the figure from before tiptoed forward quickly, moving very quietly, as if afraid of disturbing others.

Before long, he arrived at a room and gently knocked on the door.

"Boom! Boom!"

Two sounds followed by a sound from inside the house.

"What's the matter?"

"My lord, it is I. This is the latest news from the Marquis of Chunping's residence."

"Squeak!"

The door was quickly opened, and an elderly man, holding an oil lamp in one hand and wearing a robe, opened it.

"Come in and talk."

The old man subconsciously glanced outside the room. The courtyard was still quiet, with only the occasional rustling of the small trees in the wind. He reached out and tugged at his clothes before quickly closing the door.

"what happened?"

The old man inside the house had just stood still when he asked urgently.

The visitor clasped his hands in a respectful greeting and replied, "My lord, Liu Tong sent word that the pawn in the Marquis's mansion made her move tonight, and Marquis Chunping, Zhao Yi, was killed by her."

Upon hearing this, the old man narrowed his eyes slightly. Was Marquis Chunping, Zhao Yi, dead?
The Zhao court was divided into two factions: one was the civil official group led by Guo Kai, and the other was the military general group led by Prince Jia.

Marquis Chunping is an exception. He is neutral between the two factions and is an uncertain factor. If such a person remains neutral, he will not have much impact on the two factions. However, he is lecherous and greedy, and is easily bribed. Unfortunately, the other party is a member of the royal family, making his identity extremely sensitive. Therefore, neither faction likes this Marquis.

"really?"

The newcomer's gaze flickered slightly.

"My lord, this matter has not yet been confirmed, but Liu Tong is always steady in his actions, so it is probably true."

Upon hearing this answer, the old man pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

"It's just a side move; whether it succeeds or not isn't that important. But it might allow you to move on to the next step, young master."

As soon as the old man finished speaking, a sigh suddenly rose in the hearts of the two of them. The sound was not loud, but it was very clear.

"Hey~~~"

The two men immediately jumped, especially the one who had come to deliver the message. His expression changed abruptly, and he turned to look at the door.

"who is it!!"

The old man remained calm and composed. He didn't utter a sound, but instead surveyed his surroundings with a cold gaze. Clearly, the person who had managed to arrive here so quietly was no ordinary person.

"Since you've come, why not show yourself?" Upon hearing the old man's words, the messenger's gaze sharpened, and he stared intently at the direction of the gate.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of the two of them without warning.

Seeing this, the two of them were startled again. They thought the person was outside the door, but the person was right next to them!
"Who are you??"

The messenger stood in front of the old man, full of vigilance, and even at this moment, he dared not make a move.

"If I said we were just passersby, you two obviously wouldn't believe me. But to say we're enemies doesn't seem quite accurate either. However, I have a question that I hope you two can answer truthfully."

The newcomer slowly sat down to the side. By the light of the room, the two men could see that the newcomer was a young boy, whose appearance they had never seen before.

"What's the problem?"

The old man's heart sank as he looked at the other person's calm and composed demeanor. Only highly accomplished people would have such an attitude, because they were not worried about making any mistakes.

The boy glanced at the two men. It was the old man who spoke, and it was clear that he was the one in control.

"Can you tell me why you schemed against that girl? She shouldn't have bothered you in any way, right?"

The old man narrowed his eyes. Seeing that the other party had appeared at this moment, he guessed that the other party's purpose might be related to that girl.

But as far as he knew, the girl came from a small village near Daicheng. The village was massacred by bandits, with only two survivors. Besides her, there was only one girl left. She was young and dressed in an extraordinary manner. Why would she care about this matter?
"What is your relationship with that young lady?"

Upon hearing this, the young man raised his right hand, and with a muffled thud, the old man's face turned pale and he screamed in agony.

"Ah~~~"

The person blocking the old man's way turned around abruptly after sensing the commotion. His pupils constricted as he saw that the old man's right little finger had been blasted apart, leaving it a bloody mess.

“Sir, you’ve made a mistake. I’m the one asking the question right now, and you only have two options: answer my question or die.”

Looking up at the young man before him, the messenger felt a chill run down his spine. The other man's actions were completely unpredictable, and he hadn't even sensed a trace of his movements. The other man's strength had exceeded his expectations.

The old man's face was contorted with pain, and cold sweat streamed down his neck.

Hearing the boy's words, he forced himself to look up at the boy despite the pain.

"Boy, do you know who I am?"

The boy's expression was indifferent.

"I'm not interested in that question, but did you understand what I said, sir?"

The old man's face darkened. He reached out and tore a piece of cloth from his clothes, roughly wrapped it around his hand, and remained silent.

"The same question remains: why scheme against that girl?"

The old man's eyes flickered, and after much hesitation, he dared not gamble any further. The young man before him was too terrifying; his character and methods were beyond question.

"grown ups."

The messenger standing in front of him seemed hesitant upon hearing this and spoke up to remind him.

The old man gently shook his head, then spoke again: "It was just an accident. She and another girl both came from the countryside and had no one to rely on in Handan. Unfortunately, they became close to the Snow Maiden of Jade Flower Pavilion. My master has been pursuing the Snow Maiden for a long time, but has never been able to win her heart. As her subordinate, it is only natural that I have to find a way."

A knowing glint flashed in the boy's eyes, and he asked again, "Who is your master?"

The old man frowned, hesitating to speak, seemingly unwilling to reveal anything about his master. However, when he caught sight of the boy's expression, his heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Damn it, how can there be such a person in this world?"

After struggling for a long time, he finally spoke, "Young Master Jia!!"

(End of this chapter)