Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Qin and Han were delighted, describing it as a prosperous and peaceful era. Zhao Gou was probably used to being flattered by Cai Jing and his ilk.

Do people believe everything now?

He casually tossed the imperial edict onto the table, and the eunuch who delivered it pretended not to notice the disrespect and continued to bow.

Jiang Wuyang took a step forward and raised his hand.

"Father-in-law, please."

The eunuch quickly followed Jiang Wuyang outside. When they reached the door, he stopped, took out a money pouch from his sleeve, and stuffed it into Jiang Wuyang's hand.

"General Jiang is fortunate to be able to serve under the King of Qin. Judging from your full forehead, you are sure to have a bright future."

Jiang Wuyang took the money bag, weighed it in his hand, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Take care, Father-in-law."

The eunuch wasn't angry; he led six imperial guards away in a hurry.

Jiang Wuyang was not a greedy person; he could use the money to reward his subordinates or the refugees later.

Back in the day, he and his two older brothers, whether in the Qing Dynasty or the Southern Song Dynasty, had to keep a low profile whenever they encountered even a minor official.

What now?

Even the imperial envoys sent to deliver imperial edicts had to speak to him politely.

Jiang Wuyang put the silver into his pocket, turned around and went back to the courtyard, and casually instructed the people at the gate to remember to rotate shifts on time.

At that moment, a white figure fell from the eaves of the house.

The newcomer, wearing a silver mask, knelt on one knee.

"My lord."

Qin Han sat at the head of the table, holding a teacup.

"Did Qilin send you?"

"Yes, Commander, you've gone to deal with the people from Shuanglong's side. Tell me to report the message Lin Xian'er sent."

The woman took out a secret letter from her bosom and handed it to Qin Han with both hands. Qin Han opened it and glanced at it.

Zhao Gou noticed discrepancies in the accounts of the military provisions and supplies of the Lianghuai and Liangzhe armies. He summoned various regional princes and important officials to the capital under the pretext of the ancestral worship ceremony, intending to reclaim the power to command troops in various regions.

This was most likely because the things he had Shen Luoyan deliver had arrived, which made Zhao Gou unable to hold back.

Pity.

Zhao Gou's actions will only force the Yuwen clan and Cai Jing to act prematurely.

The Southern Song Dynasty's days were numbered.

Qin Han put the secret letter in his hand aside and looked at the people kneeling below.

"What's your name?"

"My subordinate Jing Ni is ranked third in the Heavenly Rank."

The woman's voice was cold, and her movements were disciplined. Qin Han carefully examined her for a few moments, not for any particular reason.

Just a moment ago, he heard the thought that crossed the woman's mind.

[What did this man see in me while staring at me? Impossible! My current identity is flawless; even the Jade Qilin can't detect anything wrong with it.]

However, compared to Ye Kai, this King Qin is indeed more worthy of my effort, but unfortunately, he is not easy to control.

[I can't reveal my true colors yet; I'll continue to play the role of a wooden puppet.]

interesting.

"Ye Kai? Isn't that Li Xunhuan's disciple?!"

This woman is actually Shangguan Xiaoxian?!

If Lin Xian'er was promiscuous, then Shangguan Xiaoxian was on another level altogether.

This woman is very clever. Apart from Ye Kai, she only talks a lot to other men and never lets them touch her.

In her eyes, men only cherish what they can't have.

Her mother, Lin Xian'er, made a mistake because of this, so Shangguan Xiaoxian's level is even higher.

Qin Han treated it as mere entertainment and wasn't afraid of what kind of trouble the other side could cause.

"Stand up and speak."

"Thank you, my lord."

Shangguan Xiaoxian stood up and stood to the side with her hands hanging down, standing properly and without a single fault.

Qin Han asked casually.

What's your opinion on the accounts?

Shangguan Xiaoxian paused for a moment, feeling that this was an opportunity to show off.

"Han Tuozhou wanted to use the person above him to regain military power, but Cai Jing and the Yuwen clan had already emptied the money and grain of Lianghuai and Liangzhe. They certainly wouldn't just sit idly by."

"We will definitely take action on the day of the ancestral worship ceremony."

Qin Han gave a cold laugh.

"Zhao Gou thought that everyone had to listen to him when he was in that position."

"He doesn't understand one thing."

Shangguan Xiaoxian readily agreed.

"What is it?"

Qin Han picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

"If this knife isn't in your own hands, the higher you sit in your position, the harder you'll fall!"

Shangguan Xiaoxian looked like she had learned something, thinking to herself that this man was quite insightful.

Qin Han put the teacup back on the table.

"What's Lin Xian'er been up to lately?"

Shangguan Xiaoxian's voice was devoid of emotion.

"Miss Lin was dealing with all sorts of people at the Cai residence, and Cai Jing was less wary of her, so he started letting her handle some important letters."

"However, she didn't dare to send out messages herself; they were always sent out through her subordinates, who passed them through three hands."

Qin Han nodded in agreement.

"Have her keep an eye on Cai Jing and the Yuwen clan's movements, especially regarding supplies and troops."

"Yes."

After Shangguan Xiaoxian agreed, she remained standing there without moving.

Qin Han glanced at her.

"Is there anything else?"

Shangguan Xiaoxian took out another small scroll from her sleeve and handed it over.

"This is something I decided to investigate on my own; it's about the Xue family's recent affairs."

Qin Han took the scroll and spread it out to look at it.

The writing above is quite detailed.

The Xue family was originally a royal merchant family, but because Xue Pan caused a death in Yingtian Prefecture, the matter was covered up only through the intervention of the Jia and Wang families.

Aunt Xue brought her two children to the capital to seek refuge with the Jia family, and they were currently staying in Pear Fragrance Garden.

Xue Baochai was originally selected as a concubine in the capital, but because of Xue Pan's affair, she was impeached and her name was removed from the palace.

But that's not the worst part.

The most important thing is that old lady of the Xue family, Xue Baochai's grandmother, fell ill and couldn't get up as soon as winter came.

We've seen all the famous doctors in Nanjing, but nothing has helped. Right now, he's just hanging on by a thread.

Aunt Xue was so anxious that she went everywhere trying to find medicine by asking for help from various people.

I don't know where I heard the news, but it's said that there's a female doctor living in the Lin family's residence who's extremely accurate in her diagnoses.

They rushed from Lin'an to Hangzhou in the middle of the night to seek medical treatment.

Qin Han looked at the words above with a somewhat unreadable expression.

"How did the Xue family know I had someone who treated patients?"

Shangguan Xiaoxian replied in a low voice.

"When Miss Lin was receiving medical treatment in Hangzhou, someone from the Jia family knew that Miss Shi was in the Lin residence, and they probably passed on the message."

Qin Han casually tossed the things he was holding back onto the table.

This happened at a very opportune time.

It's unclear whether the Xue family mother and daughter came seeking medical treatment or to find Lin Daiyu.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside, and Jiang Wuyang, who was about to return, heard some news.

He stood outside the door and announced the news.

"Your Highness, someone has arrived outside and requests an audience."

Qin Han asked a question.

"Who?"

"They said it was the mistress of the Xue family in Jinling, who brought a girl named Xue Baochai to request an audience."

Qin Han turned around and glanced at Shangguan Xiaoxian, then waved his hand in acknowledgment.

"Bring him in."

Jiang Wuyang responded from outside and then walked away.

Shangguan Xiaoxian spoke up.

"My lord, I shall take my leave now."

Qin Han gave a casual reply.

Shangguan Xiaoxian climbed out of the window, her feet landing on the roof tiles without making a sound.

Qin Han looked at the slightly swaying window without saying a word.

Shangguan Xiaoxian wanted to play tricks right under his nose, but she had no idea who else was watching her from behind.

Is it her father, Shangguan Jin Hong?

Or was it that her mother, Lin Xian'er, wanted to rebel?