mtl008 Chapter 444 The smell of conspiracy
Chapter 444 The smell of conspiracy
"Oh, you know what I'm looking for?"
Wu Weiwei's eyes suddenly turned sharp.
She secretly summoned people that Qingzhu had brought from the capital, yet he knew about it. What does that mean?
This indicates that his people have infiltrated his own ranks.
He frowned as he looked at Wu Weiwei's stunningly beautiful face.
Lan Zhenglin understood what she was thinking.
He laughed heartily, "My lord, even at a time like this you still have the mind to worry about other things. It seems that Chief Qing's position in your heart is just so-so..."
"Commander Lan, it seems that you don't need to worry about what place Qingzhu holds in my heart!"
Wu Weiwei glanced at him, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.
"Tell me! Where is the place you're looking for...?"
Three days later.
Wu Weiwei secretly moved the ice coffin containing Qingzhu's body to the treasure land that Lan Zhenglin had mentioned.
This is a deep, underwater area connecting two straits.
It is also a fissure connecting to the deepest part of the ocean floor.
It was so narrow that it could just fit the ice coffin inside.
Looking at the ice coffin suspended in the crack, Wu Weiwei couldn't help but marvel at the incredible craftsmanship of nature.
"Commander Lan, thank you for your help this time!"
Hearing Wu Weiwei's gratitude, Lan Zhenglin suddenly felt a little awkward.
"No need, it's what I should do!"
If it weren't for Qingzhu's rescue, he would probably have been killed by his clansmen long ago.
"What are you going to do next?"
Wu Weiwei had just ascended the throne when Chief Qing was poisoned.
Even if the poisoner is found, how will she deal with the others who are eyeing the throne?
Moreover, Chief Qing's coffin can only be kept for a maximum of one month.
The tide will come in a month later, at which point we will have to move.
If she still cannot cure him of the poison, Chief Qing will still die in the end!
Thinking about that moment, Lan Zhenglin was suddenly overcome with sadness.
Looking at his dimmed eyes, Wu Weiwei felt a strange feeling in her heart.
She only knew that Qingzhu had a good opinion of the person in front of her, but she didn't know that he cared so much about Qingzhu's life and death.
"Commander Lan, Qingzhu once told me that you are a trustworthy subordinate."
He said that because he believed you had no ill intentions towards him.
"In that case, could you do me a favor?"
Although it is unwise to place one's hopes on others, Wu Weiwei trusts her intuition.
Since this person is so loyal to Qingzhu, she believes he will agree to her request.
"What's the deal?"
After a moment's thought, Lan Zhenglin asked lazily.
Although he looked down on women, he respected capable women.
Based on his observations over the past few days, Wu Weiwei, who was standing before him, seemed to barely pass muster.
Wu Weiwei remained calm in the face of his scrutiny.
"You will stay at Wutong Tower for the next three days. I will tell everyone that Qingzhu invited you to discuss business. You can go back after I have found the murderer. How about that?"
The people of Qingwu are now in a state of panic, speculating that Qingzhu may have died suddenly.
If it weren't for her having Chen Dazhuang set up a maze, the ambitious ministers from various departments would probably have already taken action.
of course.
If Lan Zhenglin could be used by her, she believed that with him and Chen Dazhuang keeping him in check, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble for at least a short time.
"I thought it was something difficult. It's just a matter of resting at Wutong Tower for a few days. Okay, I agree!"
Hearing his quick agreement, Wu Weiwei smiled.
Night time.
After finishing her business, Wu Weiwei returned to Ni Feng Lou and only then remembered Mu Lanxue's matter.
"Chunxiao, how is she doing?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, there has been no movement yet!"
"Okay, have someone keep an eye on things, and let me know if there's any movement!"
Releasing Mulan Xue from the water prison was just a ruse; her real purpose was to force the person behind the scenes to reveal themselves.
Based on her understanding of Mulan Xue, she knew that Mulan Xue hated her so much, so naturally she was unwilling to leave Qingwu Kingdom.
Therefore, she will probably hire someone to deal with her.
The best way would be to join forces with the mastermind behind the scenes to force her off the throne.
While Wu Weiwei prepared the fishing nets, Zhou Chengyi, the first general of Qingwu Kingdom and the head of Baiyun Department, was hosting a banquet for guests at his home.
After a period of singing and dancing, Zhou Chengyi withdrew to his study in the backyard.
"Sir, the person is already waiting inside!"
Zhou Chengyi glanced around and then instructed, "You stay outside and keep watch. Remember, under no circumstances should any outsiders be allowed in!"
Pushing open the door, I saw a refined-looking man holding a chessboard, playing against me.
"Brother Wenxiang, I'm so sorry, I couldn't get away earlier, have you kept me waiting?"
Chen Wenxiang put down the chess piece in his hand. "Not really. It's rare for Brother Chengyi to be in such a good mood today, so it's only natural that he'd have a few more drinks!"
"Haha, Brother Wenxiang understands me best!"
Zhou Chengyi patted Chen Wenxiang on the shoulder.
"By the way, Brother Wenxiang, what brings you to see me today? Could it be that the Celestial Master has given me some new instructions?"
Chen Wenxiang simply smiled at the "Celestial Master" mentioned by Zhou Chengyi.
"You're right, the Taoist priest recently cast a divination for you..."
"Tell me quickly, what did the Celestial Master say?"
Zhou Chengyi held the Celestial Master, whom Chen Tianxiang had introduced to him, in high esteem.
After all, his rise from a lowly henchman to his current position as the head of the Baiyun Department was not only due to his ruthless nature, but also thanks to the Celestial Master's foresight.
Seeing Zhou Chengyi's impatient look, a flash of disdain quickly crossed Chen Tianxiang's eyes.
If it weren't for his own help and the help of the so-called Celestial Master, Zhou Chengyi wouldn't have achieved what he has today.
However, in order to achieve his great ambitions, he needs to endure this useless person for a while longer.
Chen Tianxiang took out the letter from his pocket. "Read it for yourself!"
Upon receiving the letter, Zhou Chengyi's expression changed drastically after reading its contents.
"No, how is this possible? The leader isn't dead?"
Seeing his disbelieving look, Chen Tianxiang curled his lip.
"Yes, I received news that he is still alive."
If he really is alive, then your great cause will probably be...
Hearing Chen Wenxiang say this, Zhou Chengyi suddenly felt uneasy.
He looked at Chen Wenxiang and asked anxiously, "Did that Heavenly Master say what the next step is?"
“Of course, that’s exactly why I’ve come today…”
Nifeng Tower.
Wu Weiwei held the information about the thirty-six departments of Qingwu Kingdom that Chunxiao had found.
When she saw a familiar name above, her heart skipped a beat.
"Why was Chen Wenxiang able to be promoted to the position of Deputy General of Qingwu Kingdom?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Vice General Chen was originally from the Xiyu tribe and was a strategist in Liao Jiesheng's army."
Later, when Chief Qing led us to attack the Xiyu tribe, he voluntarily surrendered and opened the city gates for us..."
Chen Dazhuang stepped forward to explain.
"How did a rebel infiltrate our Qingwu Kingdom's ranks? Who gave the order?"
"Yes, it was Chief Qing who appointed him!"
Another subordinate replied in a low voice.
Wu Weiwei looked at Yin Chuan.
"You mean, this is Qingzhu's appointment?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"What's the reason?"
Wu Weiwei looked at Chen Dazhuang.
These people have followed Qingzhu for so long, they should know the reason!
"My lord, I heard it's because he performed a great service."
When we attacked Liao Jiesheng, he not only allowed us to conquer the Dongzhe tribe without losing a single soldier.
Later, when mining iron ore, he also provided our craftsmen with methods for smelting iron, which is why the leader granted his request and appointed him as a deputy general…
"Hehe, so that's how it is!"
From Chen Dazhuang's words, Wu Weiwei seemed to sense a conspiracy.