Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

"The next wave of attacks?"

Nongyu looked at Xu Qing with a puzzled expression.

"Ji Wuye may not be the murderer of King Han. The real mastermind is someone else!"

Xu Qing said calmly.

While using the Yin-Yang Puppet Technique to manipulate Ji Wuye, Xu Qing also briefly browsed through Ji Wuye's memories.

I learned some things from it.

Although Ji Wuye had been domineering, he had never thought of killing the King of Han.

According to the account sent back by the Tide Fairy hidden in the palace, it was an accident. King Han died because the kidnapping of the Crown Prince and Princess triggered his chronic illness, causing him to die from a sudden attack of anger.

If that were all there was to it, then so be it.

However, Han Fei and his companions chose to pursue the truth, convinced that King Han had been murdered.

Therefore, if Han Fei and others' speculations are true, and Ji Wuye is not the murderer who murdered King Han, then the real murderer can only be someone else.

As for who it was, he wasn't sure before, but after seeing what Ji Yihu had done, he had the answer in his heart.

"what?!"

Nongyu was startled again.

……

The night at Zilan Pavilion was as noisy as ever.

Even late at night, the lights were still on and laughter filled the air.

The news from the General's Mansion had not yet spread, but in this world, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

Soon, bad news spread like an undercurrent.

The message was quickly relayed to the palace on one side, and secretly passed on to the officials who were seeking pleasure there through their servants on the other.

The crowd, disheveled and looking flustered, left their seats one after another.

Everyone had a premonition.

The situation in South Korea is about to change again.

The sudden death of the King of Han had already thrown the court into turmoil.

But this time, it was far more intense than before.

The reason for this is that the deceased was General Ji Wuye, the true pillar of the state of Korea.

The officials left in a hurry, while Zi Nu stood by the railing, watching silently.

On the surface, Zilan Pavilion is a place of pleasure, but in reality, it is an intelligence hub she runs.

Every girl here is a spy she has carefully trained. The casual conversations of the guests are all secretly recorded and compiled by her.

"Ji Wuye...is he dead?"

Upon hearing the news, Zi Nu gripped the railing tightly with her fingers until her knuckles turned white.

She publicly severed ties with Han Fei and others, but secretly maintained constant contact with them.

According to Han Fei's speculation, Ji Wuye was the mastermind behind the regicide.

That's why Nongyu sneaked into the general's mansion to search for evidence.

Once the key evidence is obtained, the situation can be reversed, and Ji Wuye can be completely brought down.

Even though the new emperor Han Yu relied heavily on Ji Wuye, once the crime of regicide was confirmed, Han Yu had no choice but to sever ties with him and use the opportunity to purge his followers.

At that time, the "night" over South Korea may finally dissipate.

But now, Ji Wuye has suddenly died.

Zi Nu's first thought was that Ji Wuye was faking his death.

The intention was to draw out a hidden adversary.

But she quickly dismissed the guess.

If it were a fake death, it would be impossible to create such a big commotion.

Therefore, there is only one possibility, the most unbelievable answer.

Ji Wuye is really dead.

"What exactly happened?"

Zi Nu spoke in a deep voice, and couldn't help but speculate to herself.

At the same time, he thought of Nongyu.

What role did Nongyu play in this upheaval while living in the General's Mansion?

If the changes at the General's Mansion had nothing to do with her, would she be alright right now?

Zi Nu was very worried about Nong Yu.

……

The news spread like wildfire, naturally reaching the capital city as well.

Inside the palace, Han Yu had already retired for the night.

Since his accession to the throne, he has been immersed in unprecedented satisfaction, even to the point of being slightly dazed.

His long-held ambitions have finally come true. He believes his talents far surpass those of the former crown prince, but he lacks only the right opportunity.

Finally, he got his chance.

His father died suddenly, the crown prince was captured, and this virtuous young man eventually became the new ruler.

Although it was a case of dealing with a tiger for its skin, and seizing power through Ji Wuye's help, the allure of the throne was enough to overshadow all the consequences.

The only source of unease before was the Crown Prince, whose fate was uncertain in Tianze's hands.

It wasn't until Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei secretly visited and they had a conversation that he truly felt at ease.

Although Honglian's return was a minor accident, it was perfect for arranging a marriage and consolidating her relationship with Ji Wuye.

After that, Han Yu devoted himself to government affairs, considering himself a wise ruler, until he fell asleep exhausted late at night.

Being awakened by the eunuch at this moment naturally displeased him.

"Speak, what is it?"

His tone was icy.

"The Great General is in trouble!"

The eunuch reported in a trembling voice.

Han Yu's expression immediately changed: "What happened to the General?"

"The General is dead!" the eunuch announced the devastating news.

Han Yu felt a chill run down his spine, utterly horrified.

He remained silent for a long time, his mind reeling from the shocking news.

Ji Wuye is to the state of Korea as the cornerstone of a building. Even if he is wary of him, he cannot afford to fall now. Otherwise, he would not have been able to bestow Honglian upon Ji Yihu in order to win over Ji Wuye.

After a long while, he suppressed his thoughts and hurriedly asked, "Was it Han Fei who did it?"

Previously, Ji Wuye's only enemy was Zhang Kaidi, but after Han Fei returned to the country, Han Fei became another enemy.

Han Fei repeatedly searched for evidence of Ji Wuye's crimes. The two forces were like oil and water, and Han Yu was well aware of this.

At this moment, he thought of Han Fei again and assumed that Han Fei was the one who did it.

"It was Ji Yihu...he murdered his father!"

The eunuch revealed the truth.

Han Yu was shocked again and speechless for a moment.

……

The news of Ji Wuye's death spread like wildfire in all directions.

Outside the city, at the Seven Wonders Hall.

This place is a melting pot of all sorts of people. Even under the cover of night, it's like insects and rats hiding in dark crevices, forming its own little world.

Tang Qi, the hall master, is a veteran of the Baiyue War, familiar with the past, and is also an old friend of Wei Zhuang.

After King Han An's death, the Flowing Sands faced increasing difficulties, so Wei Zhuang went into hiding there, continuing to investigate the mystery with the help of Tang Qi.

Breaking news: Ji Wuye is dead!

Tang Qi pushed open the door and entered, speaking to Wei Zhuang inside.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang's expression changed drastically.

……

Late at night, Han Fei was also awakened by urgent knocking on the door.

Upon opening the door, Zhang Liang stood outside, looking weary, yet his eyes were bright.

"Ji Wuye was killed by Ji Yihu."

Zhang Liang spoke frankly to him.

……

Bai Yifei quickly arrived at the general's mansion from outside the city.

General Mingming's Mansion is Ji Wuye's residence.

But when the Blood-Clad Marquis arrived, strangely enough, it was as if the master had come to his own territory.

No one in the general's mansion had any complaints and obeyed his orders without question.

"My lord!"

"My lord!"