Upon hearing this, Shen Qianmo's eyes brightened slightly, and she smiled, "With Jingyan like this, Yan Xiuling is probably furious."
Shen Qianmo possessed an exceptionally sharp mind. The moment Situ Jingyan uttered those words, she immediately understood their meaning. Only Tianmo and Linwei would attempt to steal this military deployment map. If Yan Xiuling wasn't present, it could only be Tianmo, which would inevitably lead Nalan Rong to suspect her. However, if Yan Xiuling was also in the capital of Li Kingdom, the situation would be vastly different.
Shen Qianmo was controlled by Nalan Rong and lost all her martial arts skills. Yan Xiuling, on the other hand, was a martial arts master and had secretly infiltrated the capital of Li Kingdom. Naturally, Nalan Rong would suspect Yan Xiuling. As long as she stayed quietly in the palace and pretended to be completely incapacitated, Nalan Rong would not suspect anything.
If she leaves, it would truly be an admission of guilt. Looking up at Situ Jingyan, Shen Qianmo pinched his cheek hard; after all, Situ Jingyan was the one who thought things through most deeply.
“However, Yan Xiuling’s arrival was extremely secretive. I wonder if Nalan Rong will be able to find out.” Situ Jingyan frowned. If he wanted to frame Yan Xiuling, he had to make sure Nalan Rong knew Yan Xiuling’s whereabouts.
Shen Qianmo smiled faintly and said, "You don't need to worry about Jingyan. Nalan Rong's information network is probably even better than yours."
"Oh?" Situ Jingyan raised his eyes and looked at Shen Qianmo with curiosity. The intelligence organization of Meixuelou was no less than that of Yan Xiuling's Xiu family shop, yet Shen Qianmo actually said that Nalan Rong's information was more in-depth than his? He knew that Shen Qianmo must have a reason for saying this, and she couldn't have said it for no reason.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow and said, "Does Jingyan know who the masters of Tianjue Tower and Tianque Tower are?!"
Upon hearing this, Situ Jingyan's eyes flashed with understanding. Tianjue Tower and Tianque Tower were the largest and best inns and restaurants, practically scattered throughout the land. He had always wanted to find out who was behind Tianjue Tower and Tianque Tower, but this master was extremely well hidden, and even he had no way of finding out. He never expected it to be Nalan Rong. It seems that Nalan Rong's methods should not be underestimated.
"In that case, consider this my report on what the Tang Clan did to us during the last martial arts tournament." Situ Jingyan smiled wickedly, his tone indifferent.
He had never forgotten the last time the Tang Clan had plotted against Shen Qianmo, leaving him and Shen Qianmo in a terrible state. Later, he turned the Tang Clan upside down, causing them to disappear from the martial arts world completely. However, he knew that the Tang Clan's elite forces still existed, having been secretly infiltrated by Yan Xiuling into the Xiu family's shops.
Although the Tang Clan was destroyed, Yan Xiuling's power was not greatly damaged. This time, let's see how Yan Xiuling and Nalan Rong fight it out.
"Two tigers fighting, that should be quite interesting. Let's watch the show right here in the Li Kingdom's palace." Shen Qianmo smiled wickedly. Wasn't Nalan Rong the most fond of watching a show? Then let her see just how spectacular Nalan Rong's own performance would be.
"By the way, isn't the Grand General of Li Kingdom Yao Yuanshan of Qi Yue?" Situ Jingyan seemed to remember something, a sly glint flashing in his dark eyes, as he asked seemingly casually.
Shen Qianmo chuckled as she saw the cunning glint in Situ Jingyan's eyes. He was indeed her man; he was thinking the same thing as her.
Nalan Rong believed that she had been kind to Yao Yuanshan and thus relied on him. However, she did not know that while Nalan Rong had indeed been kind to Yao Yuanshan, among the princes of Li Kingdom, Yao Yuanshan would naturally help Nalan Rong without hesitation. But that did not mean he would help Nalan Rong deal with Shen Qianmo and Tian Mo.
For Yao Yuanshan, Shen Qianmo saved his and Shangguan Pian's lives, giving him a chance to be reborn. That kindness was something he could never repay in this lifetime. As for Nalan Rong's kindness in recognizing his talent, it was tinged with complicated ulterior motives and could never compare to Shen Qianmo's life-saving grace.
That day, Shen Qianmo had asked Yao Yuanshan very clearly at his residence. Yao Yuanshan begged her to help Nalan Rong, and she said, "I can help him now, but if he stands against me in the future, I will not hesitate to kill him. If you help him, I will kill you without hesitation!"
Yao Yuanshan answered firmly: he would help Nalan Rong seize the throne of Li Kingdom to repay Nalan Rong's kindness in recognizing his talent. He would also pledge his allegiance to Shen Qianmo should any future events occur.
"It can be used when necessary." Shen Qianmo didn't elaborate further, simply stating this. She knew that for Situ Jingyan, what this person thought wasn't important; what mattered was whether or not he could be used.
Situ Jingyan's dark eyes flickered slightly. "It can be used when necessary." Shen Qianmo's words affirmed Yao Yuanshan's stance. Yao Yuanshan was the most powerful general in the Li Kingdom, and also the general who held military power. If he could be used by Tianmo, then what was there to worry about in the Li Kingdom not being destroyed?!
Moreover, now that the military deployment map of the Li Kingdom is in his hands, he can take advantage of the struggle between Nalan Rong and Yan Xiuling to quietly seize the Li Kingdom's territory.
"Let's go, Empress Tianmo." Situ Jingyan smiled wickedly, his tone indifferent, as if he had reverted to his former self, Mo Yi.
But Shen Qianmo discerned a unique tenderness and domineering nature in Situ Jingyan's cold words. "Empress of Tianmo." This was telling her that she was his empress, and no matter how long she was away, she had to obediently return home with him.
A gentle smile appeared on Shen Qianmo's face as she followed behind Situ Jingyan. Moonlight spilled into the empty palace, casting long shadows of Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan, one in black and one in white, as they walked slowly, like lovers strolling in the dead of night.
Quickly dodging the guards and bodyguards, Shen Qianmo returned to the residence arranged for her by Nalan Rong. Situ Jingyan also reverted to his original form as Mo Yi, standing dutifully at the door to continue "guarding" Shen Qianmo.
With a "peng," everything on Nalan Rong's table shattered. Nalan Rong, who always wore a cynical smile, now had no smile on his face, only boundless anger.
The young eunuch who came in to report saw Nalan Rong's angry expression and dared not look up. He looked at Nalan Rong timidly. He did not know that there was a hidden world inside the library. When he went to clean it today, he found a bunch of hidden weapons and iron swords, which almost scared him to death. So he hurriedly ran over to tell Nalan Rong. He did not expect Nalan Rong to be so angry. He was so frightened that he did not dare to raise his head.
"Yan Er!" After a while, Nalan Rong suppressed the anger in her eyes, and instead raised the corners of her mouth in a wicked and ruthless smile.
"My lord." Like Mo Yi, he was dressed in black and had a cold and aloof demeanor.
"Go and fetch Mo Yi!" A ruthless glint flashed in Yan Xiuling's eyes. Someone even the library's ultimate defenses couldn't trap?! Who could it be!
Tianmo. Linwei. Situ Jingyan, Yan Xiuling—which one could it be?! Or perhaps the Demon Palace Master and Empress of Tianmo whom he has imprisoned in the palace?! Looking across the world, only these three possess such skill and ability!
"My lord." Mo Yi's expression was icy and unwavering as he addressed Nalan Rong with a hint of respect.
"Is there anything unusual about Shen Qianmo?" Nalan Rong raised a sharp eyebrow, his light blue eyes carrying a hint of aggressiveness.
Mo Yi nodded slightly and replied coldly, "No, my lord!"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Rong quickly withdrew his gaze. Mo Yi was his chief bodyguard, and he absolutely trusted Mo Yi's skills and loyalty. Therefore, if Mo Yi said that Shen Qianmo had not made any unusual moves, then it was not Shen Qianmo's side that had done anything.
In fact, he had already guessed that it couldn't be Shen Qianmo. Firstly, Shen Qianmo's martial arts were completely crippled, making it impossible for her to do it. Unless her martial arts were not crippled, but if that were the case, Mo Yi would definitely see through the flaw. Moreover, if it really was Shen Qianmo who did it, she would have no reason to stay in the Li Kingdom's palace and would definitely have to escape far away to ensure her safety.
It seems that Yan Xiuling or Situ Jingyan were behind this. But it couldn't be Situ Jingyan. Situ Jingyan knew that Shen Qianmo was in his hands. Given his feelings for Shen Qianmo, how could he possibly ignore her safety and steal the military deployment map, putting her in danger?
So, it must be Yan Xiuling?! Well done, Linwei! Well done, Yan Xiuling!
A sharp glint flashed in Nalan Rong's eyes, and she waved her hand, signaling Mo Yi to leave. Mo Yi's icy face remained unchanged as she turned and left. No one saw the wicked smile that appeared on Mo Yi's face the moment she turned away.
"Rong. Yan Xiuling has arrived in the capital of Li Kingdom." After Mo Yi left, the woman in black who had been following Nalan Rong entered the palace. Just now, the little eunuch reported the scene in the library. Before Nalan Rong could speak, she went to ask about the latest information and learned that Yan Xiuling had arrived in the capital of Li Kingdom and immediately returned. It just so happened that Mo Yi had just left.
This all happened in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. It's clear that the woman in black's movements are incredibly fast; no one else could match her speed, not even Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo.
"Hmph! It really was him! Did he really think my Li Kingdom was easy to bully?!" Nalan Rong's light blue eyes blazed with even more anger. She slowly curled a smile and said coldly, "Anyway, Tianmo is under our control, so why not take this opportunity to deal with Linwei first?"
The woman in black offered no comment, simply disappearing silently into the shadow of Nalan Rong's outstretched hand. She was his shadow, and all she wanted for the rest of her life was to quietly watch over him from behind.
"How is it?" Shen Qianmo raised her eyebrows, looking at Situ Jingyan, who was wearing Mo Yi's face, leaning lazily on the couch, looking languid.
Situ Jingyan glanced warily behind him, straightened his back, and still presented a cold and aloof image to others, but a wicked smile appeared on his lips as he said with a hint of mischief, "This is going to be quite a show."
Upon hearing this, a hint of interest flashed in Shen Qianmo's eyes, and the smile on her lips became even more blatant and wicked. She said indifferently, "Nalan Rong should go out of the palace now to cause trouble for Yan Xiuling."
“Xiu Ling is not an easy opponent either. If he hadn’t shaken off Nalan Rong’s surveillance as soon as he entered Li Kingdom, Nalan Rong wouldn’t have trusted us so easily.” Situ Jingyan raised a mysterious smile, his eyes flashing with a playful light.
Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan exchanged a silent glance, both revealing sly smiles. They were truly two cunning foxes; poor two other little foxes who wanted to gain something but were instead tricked.
The streets of the capital of the Li Kingdom.