There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

He remained on high alert, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings.

Suspicious, not suspicious.

No one is allowed to approach this place today without prior permission; this is a strict order from the village chief.

After staring at the particularly vigilant guards for a long time, the sparrow that had landed on the eaves finally turned its head. It hopped lightly on the roof twice, making almost no sound, and its lively eyes casually swept around as it moved.

The grass swayed slightly, and the wildflowers gently danced in the breeze.

The tiny snake, barely as thick as a finger, moved silently through the grass, its belly pressed tightly against the ground. Several butterflies, seemingly attracted by the fragrance of flowers, fluttered in on the breeze.

In the Baiyue region, these are common sights, nothing out of the ordinary.

So familiar that it makes people subconsciously overlook it.

Even if a keen eye is drawn to it, it will quickly look away if nothing is amiss.

Especially those hidden sentries.

They must not expose themselves unless absolutely necessary, otherwise it would be a grave dereliction of duty.

Inside the house, far away and out of sight of the numerous guards and sentries, Jiang Mo, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Interesting, so many people are guarding the village chief's house."

"So the royal envoy is indeed here? If he hasn't left, why did he send Wei to deliver these gifts?"

Jiang Mo shifted his gaze slightly and looked at the brocade boxes stacked on the table.

"Moreover, judging from the exceptionally thorough security measures, the person who came must be of very high status... Something is very wrong."

Anxiety began to fester in my heart.

Wei's emphasis on "You must deliver it to Lord Yan personally" echoed in Jiang Mo's mind again, making him even more aware of the conspiracy.

Immediately open the brocade box to see what's inside.

Such thoughts stirred in Jiang Mo's mind, but he quickly suppressed them. He couldn't act rashly without knowing whether there was a trap hidden inside.

The idea of ​​an explosion that sends the box flying into the sky when it's opened is probably hard to achieve in this day and age.

However, the hidden poison, which came at the enemy's face, was no big deal to the Baiyue people, who were skilled in poison and gu techniques. Countless Korean soldiers died from this trick.

Ordinary toxins naturally cannot harm Jiang Mo and Yan Lingji.

But if that guy, the King of Poisons, were to make a move...

A shadowy glint flashed in Jiang Mo's eyes. He took a deep breath and forced his restless mind to calm down.

He closed his eyes, continuing to maintain a state of perfect unity with the emerging Gu.

The air trembled slightly, as if invisible threads were shaking.

So, the sparrows on the roof of the village chief's house, far away, regained their lively eyes and began to hop around on the roof with a nonchalant attitude.

In fact, if someone observes carefully, they can still find some oddities.

When Jiang Mo's consciousness left his body, the sparrow, which was in autonomous cruising mode, was noticeably a bit dazed.

It doesn't remain completely still, but it does occasionally preen its feathers.

However, not everyone is a birdwatcher. For most people, sparrows, which are ubiquitous, are simply dull-witted, and once they fly into the house from the window, they often can't find their way out.

There's no need to worry about a few oddities.

This is also one of the main reasons why Jiang Mo specifically chose sparrows as his eyes and ears.

Perhaps this little guy can't see as clearly as an eagle. But it's precisely because it's so common that it can blend in and be easily overlooked.

Fluttering its wings, the little sparrow landed on the windowsill.

It peered cautiously through the slightly ajar window into the room, but suddenly froze.

His eyes were stained with blood, and his face was covered with snake scales.

Tianze, the crown prince of Baiyue, actually risked leaving the royal residence during this time of war and quietly appeared in this small village!

If South Korea were to learn of this, the commander would likely attack the area at any cost.

What the hell are you doing here!

In that instant, Jiang Mo was both shocked and furious, not only because of the potential trouble Tianze might bring, but also because he vaguely guessed the conspiracy he had sensed.

This guy is planning to make a move against Yan Ling Ji!

A surge of violent rage rose in his heart, almost instantly shattering Jiang Mo's composure. His intense emotions even forced him to abruptly stop the witchcraft he was performing.

As a result, they lost the ability to perceive and control the puppets in the distance.

"Phew, calm down, stay calm."

“Anger won’t solve anything. The most urgent thing is to figure out how they plan to deal with Yan Lingji. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated…”

Jiang Mo bit his tongue hard, using the pain to force himself to calm down.

The secret technique was used again.

Consciousness quickly detached from the body and, along an invisible connection, once again attached itself to the sparrow that had been parasitized by the Emerging Feather Gu.

In some ways, the recent disconnection was a good thing.

Otherwise, Jiang Mo's overly agitated state of mind might attract the attention of Tian Ze inside the room. In terms of skill in witchcraft, Tian Ze was even more advanced than Jiang Mo.

However, he is now in the open, while Jiang Mo is in the shadows.

It is only through deliberate manipulation that we have this opportunity to spy on others.

After only a few minutes of disconnection, when Jiang Mo reconnected and peeked into the house again, there was already another person inside.

It was the village chief that Jiang Mo hadn't seen in the council hall.

Clearly, the other important matter was to meet with Tianze, the Crown Prince of Baiyue.

"Is everything taken care of?"

Upon seeing the village chief return, Tianze closed the bamboo slips he was holding and spoke in the tone of a leader inquiring about the progress of a project.

He spoke calmly, without lowering his voice at all.

There was absolutely none of the furtive, secretive mannerisms one would expect when conspiring with accomplices.

On the contrary, it seemed rather dignified.

He seemed completely unconcerned about others overhearing his words, appearing confident and assured of victory, as if he had already captured Yan Lingji under his control.

"Everything has been arranged, and the items have been successfully delivered to that kid Mo."

Faced with Tianze's attitude, the village chief didn't shout to prove he was working hard, but he also didn't deliberately lower his voice.

Since guards and sentries have been deployed layer upon layer, there is no need to worry about the conversation being leaked.

"If that boy hands it over to Yan Lingji, she will definitely be less vigilant."

Objectively speaking, the two men's loud, secretive actions actually made it easier for Jiang Mo to eavesdrop. However, their composed attitude, as if they had everything under control, truly infuriated Jiang Mo, who had been tricked.

Especially the content revealed in the village chief's words.

This infuriated him even more.

Using Yan Lingji's trust to plot against her was an act that challenged Jiang Mo's bottom line, making him want to rush in and tear the two people in front of him to pieces.

But this was only the beginning of eavesdropping.

Chapter 64 Eternal Bond Gu

“Mo, ah, I’ve been hearing that name quite often lately.”

Upon hearing Jiang Mo's name, Tianze raised his distinctive red eyebrows slightly. He tapped his palm lightly with the bamboo slip, his tone enigmatic:

"No matter how vigilant the South Korean army is, that kid can always find out what's going on. He's a rare talent."

"And I've also heard that he's Yan Lingji's childhood sweetheart?"

"It's just a boring show from the Central Plains. We Baiyue people have never had such a saying. A beauty should only be possessed by a strong person like Your Highness."

The village chief scoffed at the idea of ​​childhood sweethearts.

He'd never bothered with sentiments cultivated since childhood; such a profit-driven person would never have considered them. Besides, this time the village chief and his group had used unconventional methods far more powerful than mere profit.

The so-called Yan Ling Ji, favored by the gods, will eventually kneel before Tian Ze and be taken by him.

As for that kid who's always getting in my way...

The village chief's lips suddenly curled into a malicious smile: "If Your Highness thinks that boy is worth using, there is a way to subdue him."

"Oh? What method could possibly resolve this feud over the theft of your wife?"

Tianze was genuinely intrigued by the village chief's words. He was able to earn the title "Red-Eyebrowed Lord" precisely because he had gathered many retainers and recruited all sorts of talented and extraordinary individuals, emulating the Four Lords of the Warring States period.

He was actually quite interested in Jiang Mo.

However, he was more interested in Yan Ling Ji.

It wasn't that he loved beauty more than power; rather, it was because of Yan Lingji's unique qualities that Tianze could better secure his rule.

As for the person themselves, they are not that important.

Now that there's a way to have the best of both worlds, Tianze will definitely want to hear it.

The village chief was also adept at reading people. Seeing that Tianze was clearly interested, he immediately chuckled twice, his slightly aged voice becoming inexplicably lewd:

"They're not married yet, so how can you talk about stealing a wife? Since that kid cares so much about Yan Lingji, let's use that as a starting point."

Like a cunning strategist, the village chief began to offer his opinions:

"I think if Yan Lingji sheds a single tear, she'll make that kid go through fire and water. Using her as bait to keep him hanging, we can easily manipulate him..."

"It sounds feasible, but would Yan Ling Ji really cooperate?"

Although the village chief only mentioned a general idea and didn't provide a systematic implementation plan, Tianze still showed great interest. His crimson eyes couldn't help but light up slightly.

That was the excited look of someone possessed by a yellow-haired minotaur.

"Unwilling? Ha, once she's under the spell, she has no say in the matter!"

The village chief scoffed dismissively, clearly not taking personal wishes seriously at all. Rather, for someone like him, seeing someone's unwilling yet helpless expression would only excite him more.