My enemies became my companions

Chapter 265: Taking Advantage of the Situation (Three-in-One Update)

"How's the situation?"

He wore a brown shirt with fine silk armor inside, black boots, a sword at the waist, and a round soft hat on his head. This was the uniform that the Western Factory Supervisor wore when he personally handled cases. Wu Qingsheng stood among a group of guards and asked about the situation in Jinya Pavilion.

Captain Zeng stepped forward, clasped his fists and said, "Master, the situation inside is basically clear, but the situation is still uncertain. We haven't gone deep into the pavilion yet. Most of the Jin Ya Pavilion's priests surrendered without a fight, and only a few are still resisting stubbornly."

After considering it, Wu Qingsheng asked, "Where is Li Jisheng, the head of Jinya Pavilion?"

Captain Zeng replied: "No trace of him for the time being. I guess Li Jisheng wants to protect the traitors and escape, and deliberately create chaos."

Wu Qingsheng shouted coldly: "How dare you!"

According to the laws of Dayu, when the Jinyiwei are conducting a search, all citizens of Dayu have the responsibility to cooperate. If they do not cooperate, they will be guilty even if they are innocent, and the punishment for guilt will be more severe.

If Li Jisheng were here, with his smooth nature, he would definitely walk directly to Wu Qingsheng and raise his hands in surrender.

In the final analysis, Wuyonglou's cooperation with the King of Annan had not even started, so it could not be considered treason. Wuyonglou only needed to betray the latter directly, then cut off one of his own arms and give up a large amount of property. With the added benefit of his accumulated connections, there would naturally be great scholars in the capital who would debate for him.

This is also the reason why Xi Que Pavilion wanted to hide Li Jisheng and deliberately create chaos in Jin Ya Pavilion.

The worshippers in Jin Ya Pavilion were leaderless, and when the two factories and one guard suddenly came to investigate, some people would naturally resist. In this way, they would be convicted of the crime of attacking and killing officials. This was the first point. The crime of creating chaos was put on the head of Jin Ya Pavilion. Why did you, Jin Ya Pavilion, create chaos? Aren't you protecting the traitors from escaping? This was the second point.

What, Li Jisheng, do you want to say that there is another hidden story?
What's the secret?
It can't be possible that someone in the palace deliberately framed you, right?
The royal family is so wise and selfless, and the Queen Mother is the mother of a country, how could she use such despicable tricks? You, Li Jisheng, are making irresponsible comments on state affairs, intending to frame the royal family and undermine the wise rule of Dayu.

Check again...

Oh, it turns out that the Chen family of the Western Jin Dynasty is behind this, no wonder, no wonder...

The logic behind this is that anyone can understand it if they can see the overall situation. The problem is that no one can see the overall situation. Everyone can only see what they see at the moment.

So is Li Jisheng, and so is Wu Qingsheng.

The reason why the Magpie Pavilion did not inform the two factories and one guard of the whereabouts of King Annan in advance was not only because of the time issue, but also because King Annan was, after all, a local vassal king. Everyone knew that he had the intention of treason, but there was no definite proof of his rebellion.

Therefore, once the two factories and one guard learned that he was a vassal king, some people would inevitably be wary and even more afraid that the court would change its attitude and they would be directly blamed. Moreover, the army of the King of Annan was still stationed sixty miles away.

As long as the palace does not explicitly state that the person in Jin Ya Pavilion is a vassal king, and only says that he is a traitor, then even if the King of Annan comes out to claim his identity, without confirmation from both parties, it will be empty talk.

For the two factories and one guard headed by Wu Qingsheng, the situation was just like this. They only knew that there were traitors in Jin Ya Pavilion, and Jin Ya Pavilion deliberately created chaos and maliciously resisted just to protect the traitors from escaping.

"Report, Captain Min is here."

The voice of the guard reached Wu Qingsheng's ears. He looked up and saw Min Ning walking slowly towards him, holding a woman.

Carrying a sword on his back, a knife on his waist, and his hair crown arched up as if reaching the clouds, Captain Min seems to be particularly high-spirited and heroic in the past few days.

At this moment, Captain Min clasped his fists towards Wu Qingsheng and pushed the woman forward.

"Who is this?" Wu Qingsheng asked puzzledly.

Min Ning said calmly, "The evil cult thieves, I guess they are the traitors that the palace wants us to arrest."

Wu Qingsheng nodded slightly and said, "I see. I'm afraid there is a big leader of the Demon Cult here."

Min Ning handed over the rope that bound the cult member, turned around and said, "Master Wu, you carefully interrogate this cult thief, and I will continue with my work."

When Min Ning gradually disappeared from his sight, Wu Qingsheng was about to take this cult member away for interrogation.

But the woman suddenly shouted, "Master, Master, I am a sparrow, a sparrow from the Magpie Pavilion!"

Wu Qingsheng stopped, frowned, and looked confused.

"Someone from Magpie Pavilion? Sparrow?"

But if he was really from Magpie Pavilion, how could he be caught by Min Ning, and Min Ning even said that he was a cult thief.

The servants beside Wu Qingsheng couldn't help but stare with their eyes wide open, looking at each other in confusion. This woman suddenly called herself Sparrow, and they didn't know whether it was the last struggle of a cult villain or it was true.

The Western Factory Supervisor hesitated for a moment, then asked:

"What proof do you have?"

"I can prove it. Look, you should recognize this gesture." The woman who called herself "Sparrow" raised her hand, overlapped her fingertips and made a gesture.

Zeng Baihu stepped forward and took a closer look, muttering:
"It really looks a bit like the gesture of Magpie Pavilion."

After hearing this, Wu Qingsheng frowned even more and became more confused.

If this woman is really from Magpie Pavilion, could it be that... Captain Min is deceiving them?

Hasn't Captain Min always been loyal, brave and upright? Why is this happening?
Not to mention Wu Qingsheng's subconscious disbelief, the other chief officers and guards all looked confused.
Everyone present was a colleague, and judging by Captain Min's style of doing things, it was hard to believe. To put it bluntly, if Min Ning was really the kind of person who would collude with the Demon Cult, how could he be ostracized by so many people?

Not only do those who stand on Min Qianhu's side not believe it, even those who exclude Min Qianhu do not believe it.

The woman who called herself Sparrow seemed to want to say something, but at this moment, Governor Wu raised his head and saw Min Ning returning.

Wu Qingsheng asked: "What else?"

Min Ning said calmly, "I forgot to remind you, Lord Governor, this woman is very cunning and she even claimed to be a spy from the Magpie Pavilion in front of me, but unfortunately I saw through her."

After Wu Qingsheng heard this, his eyes suddenly became sharp and he stared at the person from the Demon Sect.

After a while, he sneered and said, "Okay, okay, no wonder he is from the Demon Sect and is so good at scheming."

The people from the Demon Cult shuddered at the right moment and said nothing more.

next moment.

The tip of a knife suddenly appeared from her sleeve.

The cold dagger came through the air and pointed directly at Wu Qingsheng's throat!
The knife flashes like snow, revealing murderous intent.

Wu Qingsheng, who was already on guard, stepped back, and the knife missed. Then he raised his palm and slapped the cult member on the crown of his head.

The demon sect member died instantly and fell to the ground.

Watching this scene, Min Ning put the knife he had just pulled out back into the scabbard.

Even she couldn't help but sigh at the loyalty of these cult members.

Because, if Wu Qingsheng did not kill the cult member subconsciously, then she would stab him from the back and pierce him on the spot.

So that there will be no evidence.

When the Jinyiwei saw the corpse fall, they all gasped.

How thrilling.

Even the Governor Wu Qingsheng almost suffered the disaster. If they encountered the same thing... they would probably be in danger of death.

Wu Qingsheng, whose life was hanging by a thread just now, took a deep breath and murmured:

"What a sinister thief."

Min Ning nodded slightly, clasped his fists and apologized:

"I'm sorry, Lord Governor. I never thought she would be so bold."

"After all, I was not vigilant enough and still had some doubts about you. If anyone wants to apologize, I have to be the one." After saying that, Wu Qingsheng looked at Min Ning, thought of something, and asked again: "By the way, how did Captain Min confirm that she was a member of the Demon Cult?"

Min Ning explained calmly, "It's very simple. All you need to do is meet another person from the Demon Cult. To be honest, I met two people from the Demon Cult at that time, and I killed one of them on the spot. And these people from the Demon Cult all had a mark on their bodies, called the Seal of the Ming Zun."

Wu Qingsheng nodded slightly and pondered for a moment, but felt something was wrong.

He couldn't help but ask: "However, how did these people from the Demon Sect know the hand gestures of the Magpie Pavilion?"

"Some people have sneaked into the Magpie Pavilion. These people from the evil cult are almost omnipresent." Min Ning said.

"How do you confirm it?"

After Wu Qingsheng asked the question, Min Ning did not answer for a while.

However, Wu Qingsheng looked at her and realized that she was not unable to answer, but was hesitant to speak.

"Please follow me, Lord Governor Wu."

Min Ning spoke.

Wu Qingsheng was not on guard too much, not only because his strength was better than Min Ning's, but also because of Min Qianhu's style of doing things.

The two walked through a corridor and came to the interior of Jinya Pavilion, then turned the door and entered a wing room.

Wu Qingsheng asked questions along the way, and Min Ning told Wu Qingsheng in time that Chen Yi was also in Jinya Pavilion.

When Wu Qingsheng learned that Chen Yi was also there, he was almost 90% convinced.

Both of them are loyal and selfless people, how could they lie to him?

"Captain Chen is also among them? Who entrusted him with this task?" Wu Qingsheng asked puzzledly.

Nowadays, the number of people in Dayu who can order Chen Yi around can be counted on one hand.

Min Ning took a deep breath and said slowly: "It is indescribably expensive."

Wu Qingsheng was confused, but he was shocked when he thought of something. This time seemed to be similar to the time when Lin's party forced the emperor to abdicate. Could it be?
When Min Ning pushed open the door of the wing room and saw the person inside, Wu Qingsheng's eyes widened.

He almost fell to his knees.
"I see the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother's face turned pale as if she was poisoned, and she smiled faintly.

Min Ning closed his eyes and saw this vixen disguised as the queen mother, feeling a bitter sense of guilt in his heart.

She is definitely not that kind of person and doesn't want to do that kind of thing.

So, she said to herself:

"Chen Zunming, you'd better give me a reason..."

At the same time somewhere else.

There is a lake in Jinya Pavilion, which is neither big nor small. It is elegantly named Yingliu Lake. Even in early winter, it is full of lush flowers and leaves and green grass, which is indeed a beautiful scene.

A group of spies from the Magpie Pavilion have arrived at the lakeside. Four members of the Demon Sect have been captured. Finally, they could not withstand the torture and revealed the hiding place of King Annan.

A small wooden house was visible in the distance. Du Juan had already arranged the staff, but he did not rush to surround it. Instead, he seemed to be waiting quietly.

"What are you waiting for?" The former captain of the Western Factory seemed a little impatient and asked.

At this critical moment, Du Juan was not in a hurry to lead his men forward to besiege the King of Annan here, but was like sitting by the tree and waiting for something to happen. Not to mention Chen Yi, even the spies from the Magpie Pavilion were a little impatient.

What should we do if King Annan escapes from them like this?
Du Juan turned her head and looked at Chen Yi, and said slowly: "The Pavilion Master will arrive here later and personally capture and kill the King of Annan, so we don't need to be impatient, just wait for the right opportunity."

After the words fell, Du Juan saw that Chen Yi's face had turned gloomy.

“I’m just afraid I’ve missed my chance.”

Du Juan just smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen."

Time passed little by little. The spies of Magpie Pavilion had been ready for a long time, and seemed to be waiting for the opportunity. However, Dujuan heard that Chen Yi's breathing was becoming more and more rapid.

He seemed to be slowly approaching Dujuan from behind, getting closer and closer.

Du Juan suddenly turned around and sneered:
"You can't hide it anymore, can you?"

There was a hint of "as expected" in her eyes.

"what?"

"Your murderous intent is exposed, and your hand has grasped the hilt of the knife. It seems that the loyal and patriotic Captain Chen has defected to the King of Annan at some point."

Dujuan's tone was still sarcastic.

Upon hearing this, everyone around became alert, their hands were placed on their weapons, and they all took half a step back, putting some distance between themselves and Chen Yi.

And the cuckoo is still speaking slowly:

"I don't know how you made my men pretend to be the princess, but she is loyal after all. She made a gesture to let me know that you have changed your mind, so I took advantage of you and let you bring us here. Only in this way can we know where King Annan is."

Du Juan pointed to the small house in the distance and continued:

"What do you want to do? Two fourth-grades attack together and fight to the death to carve out a way out?"

Chen Yi remained silent.

And inside that small house, a figure suddenly appeared.

The adjutant who was on standby at all times raised his hand as if he had expected it.

"You are dreaming," Du Juan said, "Two fourth-rank warriors against one fourth-rank warrior. It seems like they have a sure win, but King Annan is injured, and you took poison. Do you really have a chance of winning? Even if you do have a chance of winning, without the antidote, you will definitely die within three days."

Chen Yi's hands were shaking, as if he was regretting and panicking.

"Just assume that you have a chance of winning. Even if I, Du Juan, die here, what does it matter?
You still can't get out. Two factories and one guard have blocked Jin Ya Pavilion. If a spy from Xi Que Pavilion escapes and gives away the secret, how can you stop the aggressive Jin Yi Guards?"

Chen Yi gripped the knife handle.

Du Juan said coldly: "If you enter the Magpie Pavilion, you will be a death warrior of the Heavenly Family. Put down your knife and surrender. No one here is afraid of death!"

Chen Yi said: "I'm afraid."

Dujuan was stunned for a moment and then laughed out loud.

As she laughed.

The knife flashed.

Dujuan, who had been on guard, stepped back and dodged the attack easily. The knife flashed in front of her, seemingly only a few inches away. But even if it was a few inches closer, it would not be able to take off Dujuan's head.

After dodging the attack, Du Juan had two more short knives in her hands. She looked at Chen Yi with a smile and said:
"Aren't you afraid of death?"

"Because I won't die here."

"Without the antidote from the Magpie Pavilion, you will definitely die."

Du Juan slowly revealed:
"Just now, I sent a pigeon to tell you that you are plotting a rebellion. If I die here, you will definitely die."

Chen Yi's hands began to tremble.

"I'll give you one more chance, put the knife down."

The words just fell.

There was a sharp sound of gunfire behind him.

Du Juan looked at Chen Yi with disappointment.

Then, as if she had eyes behind her, she dodged the gunshot by leaning sideways, raised her left hand slightly, raised the blade, and slashed down fiercely!

The momentum suddenly erupted like thunder.

King Annan immediately put away his gun, causing her knife to fall into empty space.

Chen Yi saw that the clothes on Qin Qingluo's left arm were torn. Upon closer inspection, he saw a black patch, which showed that the knife she was stabbed with was extremely dangerous and almost took her life.

Du Juan's figure suddenly changed, twisting in movements that ordinary people could hardly imagine, and flew horizontally into the air, sweeping out with extremely long legs, with blades hidden under the soles of her shoes.

King Annan fired a shot.

boom!
A thunderous explosion erupted in the woods!
"You go!"

Dujuan shouted,
"Meet up with the two factories and one guard!"

The adjutant waved his hand directly downwards, and upon hearing this, all the spies from the Magpie Pavilion who had been hiding in various places retreated into the woods without hesitation.

Seeing that the spies from the Magpie Pavilion were gradually moving away, more than a dozen members of the Demon Cult emerged from near the hut. They had been lying in ambush for a long time, and now seeing the spies from the Magpie Pavilion escaping, they chased after them.

By the lake, Dujuan calmly fought two enemies at once.

The location of King Annan has been figured out, and all that remains is to tip off.

Time is on her side.

As long as we can delay until the nameless old lady arrives, victory will be certain.

Du Juan turned her gaze to Chen Yi and sneered to buy time:
"It seems like you really want to die today."

Chen Yi turned his eyes and saw a group of people from the Demon Sect chasing after the spy from the Magpie Pavilion.

After both of them disappeared from his sight, he said slowly:
"Have you ever thought that your colleagues all carry the seal of Mingzun?"

Du Juan shook the blade lightly and said, "Of course I thought about it. But they are from the Magpie Pavilion, so they naturally understand the gestures of the Magpie Pavilion."

"What if these demonic cults can do it too?"

Du Juan narrowed her eyes slightly, realizing something, but after calming down, she said, "The two factories and one guard will be able to tell the difference."

"But what if the two factories and one guard think that the people from the Demon Cult are pretending to be spies from the Magpie Pavilion just to fish in troubled waters and escape?"

Du Juan's face became colder. Even though she didn't believe it in her heart, she could see Chen Yi's firm determination.

"And have you ever thought that the people in the Demonic Cult...are not afraid of death?"

When the words fell, Du Juan's pupils shrank slightly.

"The people from the Demon Cult and the spies from the Magpie Pavilion are mixed together. Who can tell who is who? As long as one person from the Demon Cult throws himself into the fire and attacks the Jinyiwei, then these spies from the Magpie Pavilion will also suffer."

Chen Yi combined the information of his previous life and this life together.
"Sparrow, white stork, thrush, oriole... these are all nicknames for Magpie Pavilion, aren't they?"

Du Juan's voice gradually became hoarse, and her palms were sweating as she said:

"What do you want to say?"

"You want to wipe out the Demon Cult in one fell swoop, but in the eyes of the two factories and one guard, you... have already become a Demon Cult."

(End of this chapter)