Chapter 323
"First thing......" Gu Yuan's voice paused, and a trace of murderous aura flashed in his eyes that were already old but still bursting with essence, "Let's kill a few of An Guogong's protΓ©gΓ©s first, and start with the servants of the ministry!" β
Gu Xici only felt that his scalp was numb! It is clear that it is already a thousand years apart in the past life, but those black times seem to have been implanted in the bone marrow long ago, and when he hears about killing again, he will still have a reaction that belongs to Li Keke.
Since Gu Yuan said so, similar tasks will definitely follow one after another.
Gu Xici thought in his heart, if he killed Gu Yuan directly, would it be easier?
"The servant of the ministry is a womanizer, and the Baihualou in the north of the city is the place he frequents most often......" Gu Yuan said seemingly unintentionally, but gave Gu Xici a clue, "When the crown prince ascends the throne in the next day, he will be in power, and you will not be able to benefit from the Netherworld Valley, and you may be able to be promoted to Beijing, I hope Your Excellency will do your best." β
"It's nature." Gu Xici smiled lightly. I thought that I could stay away from killing in this life, but I didn't expect it to be all wishful thinking, I thought that I could find a place to live in the Prime Minister's Mansion, but now there is no peaceful place where I can live and live? The world is like this, if you don't fight, trouble will only ensue!
Not long after Gu Yuan left, the door of the hut was pushed open again, and Gu Xici's body almost instinctively held the dagger, "Who is it!" β
The person who came cowardly stepped back, and after a while he whispered, "Little ...... Miss...... It's me...... Little Red ......"
Xiaohong is Gu Xici's personal maid, which is ridiculous, it is clear that no one treats Gu Xici as a young lady, but she is really assigned a personal maid. This Xiaohong grew up with her since she was a child, and she has a deep relationship.
Gu Xici is a little strange, even the young lady was forced to die, and such a girl not only did not suffer the slightest twist and turn, but she can still live to this day unscathed.
Xiaohong slowly walked up to Gu Xici, and the dim light shone on her face. The little girl is not in a big grade, with a palm-sized face, a pair of apricot eyes but big and bright, and she looks very cute, "Miss, I have hot steamed buns for you." Seeing that you came back so late, you must be hungry. β
A bowl with a broken corner was solemnly placed on the table, and there was only a white steamed bun that did not look clean in the bowl. Although Gu Xici is nominally a young lady from the Prime Minister's Mansion, this kind of treatment is a life that she is used to, she stretched out her hand and touched it, "Thank you." β
Gu Xici looked at the little girl, her heart was hot, she smiled and picked up the steamed bun that was still warm and bit it down, there seemed to be something strange hidden in the steamed bun, she lowered her head and spit it out, under the dim light, it was a pitch-black pill.
She frowned slightly, and her face turned cold instantly, "This is ......"
Xiaohong's well-behaved expression instantly became a little hideous, and she smiled in a low voice, "The valley master said that you have been doing well these days, and the antidote for this month will be given to you in advance, so that you will not suffer from the onset of medicine." β
Xiaohong walked up to Gu Xici and sat down, completely losing the appearance of the well-behaved slave just now, looking like her leader.
I didn't hear a reply for half a ring, Xiaohong looked over with cold eyes, and saw that Gu Xici was still holding the pills, and couldn't help sneering, "What's wrong?" Sure enough, it's a cheap bone, and I don't want any benefits for you, so I want to wait for me to feed you? β
Little Red's fingertips moved slightly, and her normal fingers turned pitch black in an instant, which was very scary.
"How is that possible? I'm just a little too grateful. Gu Xici threw the pill into his mouth.
Seeing her swallow the pill, Xiaohong relieved her heart, "If you were so obedient earlier, you wouldn't have to suffer that kind of torture before March." I told you a long time ago, no one can disobey the valley lord and make you unconvinced, even if you gamble with your own life, what's the point? β
Gu Xici listened to her words, but he secretly thought to himself in his heart, and he was scattered?
Hearing the name, you know that this medicine is not simple, seeing Xiaohong's arrogant appearance, it is obvious that she can't help but take the antidote, so that the person in Xiaohong's mouth may have died of poison three months ago, but she misunderstood that she was the person she was looking for.
Damn it! Which killer is this body or Miss Gu Jiasan's, how can there be so many complicated backgrounds involved!
Xiaohong admired her fingers under the shadow of the lamp, pretending to be a maid in the past few days and doing a lot of rough work, making her hands a lot rougher, "I know that you are the apprentice of Qianmian Langjun, you are not convinced under my hands, but what is the use of the valley master asking you to do things and you are not convinced?" Furthermore, if you enter the valley one day, you will never leave until you die......"
She suddenly stepped forward and looked at Gu Xici with her eyes intended, her eyes fierce, "You are a smart person, you should know which is more important." β
Gu Xici looked well-behaved and innocent, and nodded, "I naturally know that there is something more important than life." β
It seems that if you want to kill Gu Yuan directly, this road will not work, this organization called Netherworld Valley is not small, not only can it stretch its hand directly into the court, but even the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion can be replaced unconsciously.
Things are getting more and more tricky, but fortunately, she has always been at ease with what she encounters, and she can only take one step at a time. If they find out that they are not the person they think they are, I am afraid that there is really only a dead end.
Xiaohong noticed a slight noise outside the door, and quickly dropped a sentence, "The valley master has ordered, now the task given to you by Gu Yuan will be completed, if there is a change in the plan, he will send someone to inform you at any time." You have to be smart yourself, and when things are done, the valley owner will be rewarded. β
After speaking, Xiaohong returned to that well-behaved appearance, stood beside Gu Xici, bowed her head and lowered her hands, very respectful and well-behaved, and judged Fang Cai like two people.
Gu Xici sneered in his heart, and continued to eat the steamed buns quietly, but the food was not sent by Xiaohong just now, but by the second uncle of the housekeeper before. I just saw Xiaohong's ability, she didn't want to try her life like the person before, she was very sorry for her life!
There were a few knocks at the door, and the old butler asked, "Third Miss, have you finished eating?" After eating, the old servant put the bowl back. β
"It's already eaten!" Gu Xici stuffed all the remaining steamed buns into his mouth, ran to the door, and opened the door, "Thank you so much." β
The old housekeeper looked at Gu Xi's bulging cheeks, but his nose was sore, and he almost burst into tears, "The third lady is now the princess who His Majesty personally promised to come down, this hard day is coming to an end, madam, Mrs. can rest assured underground!" β
The old housekeeper used to be helped by Gu Xici's mother, so after her death, the old housekeeper would secretly help Gu Xici like this. When the young lady drowned in a coma, the old housekeeper was still concerned about this for a long time, who expected that after she woke up, it was like a completely changed person, clever and sensible, maybe it was really the lady who blessed the young lady in the spirit of heaven!
The old housekeeper chattered for a while, and suddenly saw Xiaohong still standing in Gu Xi's resignation room with her head down, and scolded, "It's still in the young lady's room so late, and you still don't wait for the young lady to go to bed?" β
Xiaohong shook her body in fright, and explained in a low voice, "The slave maid was called by the young lady." β
"It's okay already, Xiaohong, go back first." Gu Xici said immediately, his tone caring.
"Okay." Xiaohong seemed to be a little aggrieved, and reluctantly left the room, and followed the old housekeeper honestly.
When there was no sound behind the door, Gu Xici was relieved, and after a casual freshening up, he blew the lamp and went to bed to rest.
With the slightest glimmer of the bright moon in the window, Gu Xici flipped his palm, and a jet-black pill appeared in the palm of his palm, which was as white as jade.
She put the pill on the teacup holder, took out the dagger and slashed lightly on the pill, and the pill shattered in half, and the inside turned out to be hollow. In this hollow hemisphere, there is still a white thing.
Gu Xici was horrified, and pressed the dagger blade hard to crush the white thing.
Looking closely through the moonlight, I can vaguely see that this thing is about an insect egg, perhaps because it was catalyzed in the warm steamed bun just now, and now it has taken shape.
"This is a worm ......"
Pour a few drops of lamp oil over the saucer and fold them with a fire, and these things will instantly spark, and in a few moments they will burn into a pile of ashes.
The evening breeze blew lightly and disappeared without a trace.
Gu worm ......
Poison planted......
Netherworld ......
Best Killer ......
Gu Xici pressed his hands under his head as pillows, staring at the top of the bed with bright eyes, but after half a sound, he didn't feel sleepy, and muttered helplessly, "It's over, I'm going to lose sleep tonight." β
She was about to bury her head in the quilt, but suddenly there was a sharp pain in her chest, but it quickly calmed down.
Gu Xici pressed his heart hard, raised his hand and wiped his forehead.
Sure enough, it was wet, proving that the severe pain I felt just now was not an illusion.
She had always thought that she was used to pain, but the pain that hit her in an instant just now shattered her proud self-control.
In this body, I'm afraid there is really a poison lurking in her body that she doesn't know.
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As the capital, Kyoto is naturally the most prosperous place in the whole of Dachu.
And in Kyoto, the most prosperous and lively place at night is none other than Hyakhana Building!
Baihualou, as we all know, is a gentle township for men. Whether it is the snow lotus of the Tianshan Mountains, the pure lily, or the gorgeous rose, the enchanting red lotus, there is everything here......
Huan Fei Yan is thin, as long as you have money, there is no girl in Baihualou that you can't pick!
Just at night, the lights are on the sky, and the Baihualou is already lively, and today is even more lively than in the past.
The chairs in the hall were already full of people, and the places without chairs were also full of people, until the door of Baihualou was almost out of place, and the people on the three floors inside and the three floors outside blocked the doorway, stretching their necks to look inside.
The reason why it is so lively today is because tonight is the kaibao banquet of the new Oiran Yan Xi girl of Baihualou.
It is rumored that this Yan Xi girl is a beautiful girl, and you will be fascinated by her just by looking at it; Not only that, but her superb piano skills are unparalleled in the world! Before Miss Yan Xi officially came out of the cabinet, she had already attracted countless princes and grandsons who were ready to move, so that she didn't know how much money she had, and she couldn't find out the slightest hint of the news, and she was not willing to reveal it until tonight.
Of course, some people sour think that this Yan Xi girl is just an ordinary appearance, so she doesn't dare to see people, it's just an empty gimmick. But the vast majority of people still believe in the former, after all, there are no mediocre-looking people in Baihualou!
The more you can't get it, the more you are in turmoil. And tonight's unprecedented pomp, but everyone who still has a few children in their pockets came to join in the fun, just to be able to see the stunning elegance of the Oiran lady!
"Oh, my own daughter, you made my mother and me die in a hurry, where did you go just now? Dead people everywhere can't find you! The old bustard was dressed in a bright red suit, and threw a handkerchief embroidered with big flowers and pounced, and finally saw the figure in his heart, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
This is about to start, but the most important Miss Yan Xi has disappeared, but she is not scared to death!
The veiled beauty stepped back, avoiding the scent of incense and flowers without a trace, her brows were slightly frowned, she would rather smell Chinese medicine than smell this kind of thing.
The old bustard didn't notice her abnormality, but hurriedly waved his sleeves and commanded, "What are you still doing in a daze, hurry up to the back and prepare!" How many distinguished guests have come today, everyone is watching, but you must not make a mistake. Besides, today is your best day, if you don't meet a good benefactor to redeem yourself, the future days will be glorious and rich! β
As he spoke, he pushed the beauty forward, and a little girl waiting next to her immediately led the way.
The veiled beauty looked around, walked like a lotus, and slowly followed behind.
"Ouch, isn't this Brother Zhou? Why are you so interested in coming to such a place today? It's rare to see you on weekdays. β
"Brother Zhao is polite, today is a good day for Miss Yanxi, can you come and take a look! An elegant man like me must have come to find this elegant thing! I've always wanted to look at my little brother in the past, but I never had a chance, and it just so happened that I caught up today, how can I let this go! β
"I don't have as much reason as Brother Zhou, but Brother Zhou is an elegant person, and the younger brother is cheesy, just to see a girl. Later, if Miss Yanxi's hydrangea hits you, if you don't want it, then I want it! β
"Fuck you, dream your mother's dreams. If I get it, it's naturally mine, you still want to pick up cheap, don't dream, hurry up and get out of the way of Lao Tzu, don't block Lao Tzu's view! β
The two businessmen dressed in Aya Luo could still say a few polite words, but when they talked about Miss Yan Xi, they almost didn't say a word and fought!
At this moment, a voice came from the backstage, "Please Miss Yanxi!! β
The people who were arguing and fighting instantly forgot what had just happened, and they all wanted to push away the people next to them and squeeze forward.
In the private room on the second floor, a person in a gorgeous robe, shaking a gilded lotus fan in his hand, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, "Second brother, relax, this bad show will start soon!" Don't worry, listen to me tonight! β
The man in front of him was handsome, drinking wine by himself, pursing his thin lips slightly, and not saying a word.
Although he didn't say it directly, he was obviously quite disgusted by such a smoke and willow place, and his frowning brows hadn't been unfolded since he entered the Baihua Building.
Chu Xun sat on the side and smiled, today he can see the second brother at such a loss, it is already worth the price, he shook the fan lightly, and looked at the place where the crowd gathered on the first floor.
At this time, a red figure fell from the sky in the center of the stage, masked with a light veil, revealing only a pair of obsidian-like bright eyes, the corners of the eyes were slightly raised, and a smile touched everyone's hearts!
Everyone looked at the saliva about to flow, and their greedy eyes roamed around the person recklessly, but unfortunately they couldn't appreciate it more, but they suddenly heard two high-fives, and the lights of the audience were extinguished.
"What's going on?!"
There was an immediate commotion in the lobby.
"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, this good show has just begun!" The old bustard came out with a smile on his face to appease everyone, although everyone had doubts and complaints, but they didn't dare to mess around.
Baihualou is the most famous gold cave in the capital, countless princes and nobles linger here, and the big boss behind him has an unusual status. Such a big business, but it is extremely low-key, so that people can't find out the details, and the forces behind this are becoming more and more fearful.
Someone in the confused black gently lifted the wine glass, "It's not bad." β
I saw a figure flash in the darkness and quickly went downstairs.
And the first floor has fallen silent at this moment.
The center of the lobby had already been set up, and there was a stream of water between the crowd and the stage, and there was a slight mist in the air. Everyone was calm, their eyes focused on the center of the stage, waiting for the no-noise Oiran to descend again.
The old bustard sat on the side with a fan in his hand, holding the large amount of money he had just acquired, and his face was full of smiles.
Looking at the crowded lobby, she seemed to be able to imagine the scene of a pile of silver in front of the meeting.