readsfreenovel Chapter 130 The Secret of Lexian Tower
Chapter 130 The Secret of Lexian Tower
Zheng Wanzhao's expression was a little more alert. "You, a concubine, are quite courageous. You actually dare to question this general. This general has not been recalled to the capital. Whether the emperor knows about it or not is not something you can speculate. The young general has his reasons for doing this. As for whether the emperor knows about it or not, that is not something you should worry about."
Mu Lanfeng raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a mocking smile: "This is wrong. The young general guards the border and has a heavy responsibility. If he is not recalled to the capital, if the emperor does not know, then he is guilty of deceiving the emperor. If the emperor knows but does not stop him, then there must be something fishy."
Zheng Wanzhao's face darkened and he glared at her: "You are such a bold concubine, how dare you speculate the emperor's intentions like this? Do you know that just based on your words, this general can punish you for disrespect."
Mu Lanfeng was not afraid at all. He straightened his back and looked at Zheng Wanzhao firmly. "If the general wants to punish me, I have nothing to say. The young general has not been recalled to the capital. This matter is very serious. If something happens on the western border, can the young general bear the consequences?"
Zheng Wanzhao snorted coldly: "You are just a little concubine, what do you know? This matter will be handled by the general himself, you'd better stop interfering."
Mu Lanfeng frowned, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, "General, you are good at putting the blame on others. I wonder if you are also like this on the battlefield. It was the young general who was blocking my way and making things difficult for me, but now I am the one meddling in other people's business!"
Zheng Wanzhao was immediately furious when she heard this, her eyes widened, "How dare you! You ignorant concubine, how dare you speak to this general like this."
She originally came to vent her anger for her brother Zheng Peng, but she didn't expect to be outmaneuvered by Mu Lanfeng.
Zheng Wanzhao pointed at Mu Lanfeng angrily and said, "If you don't apologize to this general today, I will make you pay."
Mu Lanfeng was not afraid at all, and met Zheng Wanzhao's gaze, "General, why should you be angry? I am just telling the truth. The general was not recalled to the capital, so there must be something fishy about this matter. If the general keeps covering it up, I am afraid it will be difficult to explain to the emperor in the future."
Zheng Wanzhao was so angry that her chest was heaving. "Hmph, what do you know? This general knows his limits. There is no need for a concubine like you to worry about it."
Mu Lanfeng raised his chin slightly, "Since the general said so, I have nothing to say. I just hope that the general will not miss the national affairs because of his own selfishness."
Zheng Wanzhao was furious and raised her hand to hit Mu Lanfeng.
Mu Lanfeng did not dodge or evade, but looked straight at Zheng Wanzhao.
Zheng Wanzhao's hands froze in mid-air. She glared at Mu Lanfeng fiercely, "Just wait. This general will not let Zheng Peng's matter go."
Her face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it. She glared at Mu Lanfeng fiercely with anger, then flicked her sleeves violently.
I saw the sleeves drawing a sharp arc in the air, bringing up a strong wind.
Her upright figure was like an enraged lion, full of rage, and she turned away resolutely.
Looking at Zheng Wanzhao's receding back, Mu Lanfeng felt an uneasy premonition in his heart.
Hakcha Feiying was ready to make a move at the border, Prince Tianluo was assassinated in Ruiyun Palace, and Zheng Qingwan left the western border without permission. Everything was too much of a coincidence!
The only variable is the failed assassination attempt on Prince Tianluo in Ruiyun Palace!
Thinking of this, Mu Lanfeng couldn't help but quicken her pace. It hoped it wasn't what she thought.
As he hurried along, the uneasiness in his heart grew stronger and stronger, and the emperor had no idea what was about to happen.
I wonder what’s going on with Prince Yan. Has he found a chance to report this to the emperor?
Mu Lanfeng arrived in front of Lexian Building, looked at the second floor, and walked in. The shopkeeper was dozing off in front of the counter. She walked to the counter and knocked on it three times in a regular pattern.
The shopkeeper suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the voice, looked up at Mu Lanfeng and asked, "What is flying in the sky? A bird or a flower?"
"The fairy is holding a candied haws!" Mu Lanfeng replied while holding back his laughter.
This secret code was decided by her assistant Chengfeng!
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Miss, please follow me."
The shopkeeper led Mu Lanfeng out quietly from the back door of Lexian Building and stepped into a narrow and hidden path. The tall walls on both sides tightly wrapped around the path, making it almost impossible for sunlight to penetrate. The surroundings were filled with deep darkness.
Walking slowly along the path, the sound of footsteps is particularly clear in the silence. The ground is paved with irregular stone slabs. Some of the stone slabs are loose and make a slight "creaking" sound when stepped on, which makes people feel a little nervous.
After walking for a while, I came to a seemingly ordinary wooden door.
The shopkeeper stopped and gently pushed open the door. The door hinge made a low "creaking" sound. Behind the door was a long, narrow and dark passage.
The passage was extremely narrow, only wide enough for two people to walk side by side. The walls were made of rough stones with a few dim oil lamps hanging on them. The weak flames flickered, barely illuminating the road ahead.
Mu Lanfeng followed the shopkeeper, walking carefully.
There were occasional strange scratches on the walls, and the top of the passage was very low, giving people a depressing feeling, as if something would fall from above at any moment.
The sound of two people's footsteps echoed in the corridor. Mu Lanfeng's heartbeat quickened involuntarily. Her eyes were fixed on the front, not daring to relax at all.
After walking for a while, they came to a suddenly open space. At first glance, it looked like a secret room, but it was a little different.
The walls here are made of huge stones, with some complicated mechanical devices hanging on the top. The torches on the walls are swaying, casting strange shadows. Those complicated mechanisms exude a cold metallic luster, which makes people shudder!
Mu Lanfeng looked around and was shocked. He didn't expect that behind the Lexian Building, there was such a mysterious place hidden.
The shopkeeper walked to a corner and knocked lightly. After a slight mechanical sound, the wall slowly slid to one side, revealing a more secret passage.
The shopkeeper leaned slightly to the side and made a gesture of invitation, "Miss, follow me."
Mu Lanfeng calmed himself down, followed the shopkeeper carefully, and stepped into the new passage.
The passage is not long, but it gives people a deep and mysterious feeling. The walls are inlaid with unknown gems, emitting a soft light, illuminating the way forward.
After walking a few steps, I came to a small room.
This room is more exquisite than the space outside. The walls are covered with exquisite murals and there is an ancient stone table in the center of the room.
Mu Lanfeng picked up the ancient book on the table and started reading it. Suddenly, she smelled a familiar breath. She slowly raised her head and saw Xian Chengfeng standing quietly in a corner of the room.
Xian Chengfeng was wearing a moon-white robe. He had an upright posture, handsome face, and a slight smile on his lips. He no longer looked like the playboy he had shown outside before.