Nightfall and Grip Yu knew that Qingchen was studying the box. So it didn't bother much. News from outside. Not very urgent. Grip Yu can also be in charge. The two of them stayed outside. Don't let anyone into the dusted room. To ensure that there is enough quiet space for dust removal.

Qingchen threw himself into unlocking the secret of the box. I didn't pay attention to the outside world. In her opinion. Only the secret of the box was understood. She can have more chips and capital. Negotiate with Nie Xinyi. Confrontation with Nie Xinrou.

But it was a long time. Qingchen didn't see anything peculiar about the box. The painting was still the same as it had been seen in the secret room of the Regent's Palace. It makes no difference.

I watched it for a long time. Qingchen's eyes were a little spent. She got up and poured herself a cup of tea. Drink it all. Then he suddenly turned around. I'm going to keep looking at that picture. But at the moment of turning his head. I felt dizzy in front of my eyes. The painting seemed to be distorted before my eyes. Some of the lines that had not been strange in the slightest were suddenly crooked. Become deranged.

Suddenly. Qingchen turned his head to look at the box again. A flash of inspiration flashed through my mind. Seems to have figured out something. My heart suddenly opened up. There was also a faint joy in his eyes.

"Grip Yu. Come in. Qingchen raised his voice. Shouting outside.

The handshake at the door heard this. Turn and push the door in. Standing in front of Qingchen: "Girl." What are the commands? ”

"Go and help me prepare pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. There are also daggers or scissors that are a little sharper. I have a need. Qingchen said. Shake Yu nodded in response. I turned around and went to prepare.

Not for a moment. Hold Yu and Nightshade each came in with pen, ink, paper, inkstone, and dagger. Put it in front of the dust.

"Nightfall. You go to the door and keep watch. Someone came to report. Qingchen commanded. He lowered his head and fiddled with what was in front of him. Not in the opening.

Nightshade walked out. Turned around and closed the door. Standing guard at the door. And Qingchen and Grip Yu in the room are not idle.

Qingchen put the box aside first. Then place the painting that you got back from the Regent's Palace on the left. On the right, rice paper is spread out. Let the Grip Yu grind the ink. Lift the pen. So I drew it on rice paper.

Grip Yu watched from the sidelines. I saw that Qingchen was painting the one on the left. There was no difference. I know it in my heart. Qingchen is to copy that painting. Perhaps Qingchen has discovered the secret in the painting. Afraid of damaging the original. That's why I'm copying a copy.

The painting was only ink. There are no very complicated patterns and colors. So Qingchen drew quickly. It's just half a pillar of incense. Qingchen finished the painting. Then put the pen down. Pick up the rice paper. Blow dry.

"Grip Yu. Put that painting away. No one is allowed to see it. Qingchen said. Then pick up the dagger next to it. Follow the lines on the drawing. Cut open the paper she had drawn. Cut into eight very neat pieces.

When Shuyu put the painting away. And then when it comes out. What you see is the picture that Qingchen will draw with great difficulty. It's all broken to pieces.

"Girl. It was not easy to draw it. Here's why. Grip Yu asked, puzzled.

"The so-called put the place of death and then live. That's about it. Qingchen said. "Everybody got the painting. Probably only holding it to find the secret. But I didn't think that the secret was in the most conspicuous place. It depends on whether you are willing to give up this painting. ”

Grip Yu nodded as if he didn't understand. Watch the dust clear as fast as possible. The eight shards were reversed. Spell it out in a different way. But for a moment. The fragments were reassembled into a diagram in Qingchen's hands. But this picture. But it's not the original picture.

Qingchen put the eight pieces together into a square. In a circle. Only the middle piece is missing.

"Girl. There's also a piece missing in the middle. The diagram is incomplete. Fragmented. I don't see anything at all. Grip Yu frowned. Speak.

"There is no shortage. Just right. Qingchen smiled lightly. "Don't forget. And that box. ”

Qingchen finished speaking. He picked up the box that had been set aside. Then pick up the brush. Dip in ink. Carefully apply the ink to the lines of the box. Then roll the box around on blank rice paper.

The inked lines are clearly displayed on the white rice paper. It turned out to be exactly the same as the painting that Qingchen had copied before.

Wait until the ink is dry. Clean the dust and cut the rice paper to the size of the previous vacant part. Then put it in. It is put together into a complete picture.

"This is ......," said Grip Yu, looking at the picture in front of him. I couldn't help but widen my eyes.

Because these nine pieces are put together. It's completely different from the previous painting. The previous paintings looked disorganized. There is no trace at all. But now it's such a fight. It turned out to be a topographic map that people can see at a glance. Even...... There is also handwriting on it.

"Ghost Realm. The trespasser dies. ”

Qingchen stared at the map in front of him. Look at the handwriting on it. Read it out loud softly. His eyes twinkled. There was a look of interest.

"Girl. What does that mean. Grip Yu frowned. asked.

"If this is a map about the Holy Land. Then this holy place. It's really mysteriously tight. Qingchen said. "Ghost Realm. The trespasser dies. I'd like to see. If you go to this ghost realm. Is it really going to die? ”

"The girl will rely on this picture. Go to the so-called ghost realm. Ji Yu asked.

"Nope. This picture is not complete. If I'm not mistaken. Nie Xinyi should also have some of these pictures in her hand. We had to find all the diagrams. before they can leave for the Holy Land. Qingchen said. "The Lord Regent said it. Go to the Holy Land. There have to be two things. i.e. maps and keys. Now the map is available. But the key is unknown. I doubt it. Clues to the key. In Nie Xinyi's hands. ”

"It's not impossible. So what is the girl going to do? Now it seems. These two princesses are not easy people to deal with. Ji Yu asked.

"Let you check the matter. How's it going? Qingchen didn't answer the rhetorical question.

"The second princess is good at disguise. For so many years. In addition to liking male colors and flower names. There is no other news worth inquiring about. Including the maid in the palace of the second queen. I don't know anything about her personal affairs. It's mysterious. Shake her head. Opening. "If it weren't for the second queen, there really wouldn't be any flaws. That's how good she is at hiding. ”

"A man with a fanatical quest for the Holy Land. Even those who did not hesitate to cooperate with the regent. How could there be no flaws. Qingchen said. "Check again. At all costs. I want to know all about Nie Xinyi. ”

"Yes. The subordinates went to send a message to Yan Guilou. Shake Yu replied. Turn and leave.

Qingchen saw Zhanyu leave. And said nothing more. Only turned around and lowered his head. Put away all the things on the table. Hidden in a place in the room that others don't notice. to ensure safety.

Anyway, this yard. It was Nie Xinyao who allocated it to her alone. There were Nie Xinyao's people guarding outside. Ordinary people can't get in. Not to mention. Nightshade and Zhao Yan will also take turns guarding the courtyard. Don't let anyone get close.

Once you've made sure everything is packed. Qingchen took a short rest. I was thinking about what had happened since I came to southern Xinjiang.

On the surface. She is dependent on Nie Xinyao. But actually. She and Nie Xinyao are just a cooperative relationship. Take advantage of each other. Nie Xinyao uses her means and ability to do things. And she used Nie Xinyao's mansion and identity.

She knew that Nie Xinyao was still suspicious of her. Even if she has a relationship with Mu Qingchen. Nie Xinyao couldn't trust her in all directions. I will definitely try my best to inquire about the exact relationship between Mu Ye and Mu Qingchen. But no matter what. Nie Xinyao at least gave her a place to live. gave her a temporary place to settle in southern Xinjiang. It is also convenient to act.

At least. Nie Xinyao's familiarity with southern Xinjiang. It's just that she can't keep up. She knows. Whether it is to save Xiao Yi and Zhao Ruofei. I still have to help Xiao Yi get the antidote. It is inseparable from Nie Xinyao's help and maneuvering. So before her plans were ripe. She had to help Nie Xinyao do things.

Fortunately. Now the enemy is in the light, and she is in the dark. The other party didn't know that she was the former Princess Yi Mu Qingchen. I didn't know that she was Mu Ye, a young military advisor from the famous Four Kingdoms. That's the only way. She can better hide her identity.

thought of Xiao Yi and Zhao Ruofei. Qingchen suddenly came back to his senses. It seems that it has been a long time since I have seen Xiao Yat. There has been no news of Zhao Ruofei and Luo Jin for a long time.

"Nightfall. Luo Gongzi has any news coming. "Dust. Asked towards the door.

The nightshade outside the door heard a voice. Push the door in. He replied, "I wanted to tell my master about this." But there has never been a chance. Zhao Yan just received the news from Luo Gongzi. said that Nie Xinlin, the daughter of the Seven Princesses, has been in and out of a ready-to-wear store recently. Went almost every two days. When you go in. Except for Miss Zhao by her side. No one to bring. ”

"She used to have two waiting girls by her side. Baoqing is dead. There is also a treasure profit. She didn't even bring her own henchmen. Qingchen was slightly puzzled.

"Not bad. Whether it's Baoying or Luo Gongzi. They are all guarding the door of the ready-to-wear store. Not eligible to go in. Nightshade said.

"It's a strange thing. Nie Xinlin is the royal daughter. And there is no shortage of clothes to wear. Why do you run to the ready-to-wear store at two ends in three days? Qingchen frowned. I can't figure it out. "Nightfall. You find someone to keep an eye on the Seven Kings' Mansion. If necessary. Send someone to infiltrate the ready-to-wear shop. Be sure to inquire. What exactly does Nie Xinlin want to do. ”

"Please rest assured, master. The subordinates have already found someone to keep an eye on. Over there at the ready-to-wear shop. If nothing else. It should be smooth. Nightshade said.

Qingchen nodded. Speak again. There was worry in his voice: "The Seven Kings Mansion is still here with Young Master Luo." Although Nie Xinlin is an impulsive person. Miss Zhao was not in any danger. It's just that Yat Siu ......."

"If the master is worried about the emperor. I also ask my master to allow my subordinates to go to the Three Kings' Mansion tonight. Listen to the situation for the master. "Nightshade took the initiative to ask for help.

"No need. Nie Xinrou is different from others. The Three Kings' Mansion is not so easy to break into. Xiao Yat doesn't recognize anyone now. He can even stab me. If I hurt you by mistake. I'm afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses. Let's hold our ground for now. Plotting in secret. Wait for the moment. ”

Qingchen said. There was a slight glint in his eyes. But it was gone in a flash.

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(Tianjin)