The Evil Emperor's Favorite: The Sickly and Poisonous Concubine Goes Crazy

Su Jingning frowned slightly and looked at the thin man behind Ah Shi. His face was slightly restrained, his eyes were dark, and there was a pressure that could not be ignored.

"Are you from the Hidden Pavilion?"

"My subordinates pay their respects to the Pavilion Master!"

Yin Pavilion is the most mysterious place of Mo Linyuan. Mo Linyuan has passed down his literary and martial arts knowledge, and is a holy place of righteousness. He has traveled all over the world, lived in seclusion, and was respected by four countries.

But if one wants to live safely in this world and be feared by others, how can one not have a blade in his hand? And Yin Ge is the sharpest blade that Mo Linyuan hides in the dark.

This token was given to her by her master on the day she left school, and her master also handed over the Yin Pavilion to her. It can command Mo Linyuan's hidden disciples in the world.

That's why she gave the token to her eldest brother that day. This token represented her. There were practitioners from the Hidden Pavilion all over the world. If her eldest brother carried this token with him and someone from the Hidden Pavilion saw it, it would save him a lot of trouble.

Su Jingning nodded and looked at him with a cold expression: "Where did you get this jade token? Where is the person with the token?"

"Master, I am a Hidden Pavilion Traveler, traveling around Qingzhou. Now I am a servant of the Qingzhou Governor's Mansion. I saw this token on a young man in the dungeon of the Governor's Mansion. I felt strange when I saw the Master's token on him, so I secretly asked the young man. Later, I found out that it was the Master who gave the token to the young man. I wanted to rescue the young man, but the young man was strictly guarded by the Governor, so I had no chance to rescue him, so I had to come here to find the Master first."

The traveler clasped his hands in front of his left chest, looked respectful, and leaned slightly to reply to Su Jingning.

Su Jingning held the token tightly, a little anxious: "Is he injured? What does Chen Xu want to do?"

The man shook his head and said, "Since the young master was imprisoned in the dungeon, the governor has been quite polite to him and has not done anything to him. However, apart from the yamen runners who were guarding him and the governor's attendants, few people in the governor's mansion knew that the governor had imprisoned him in the dungeon."

Su Jingning lowered her eyes and thought for a while, her eyes darkened. No wonder her people had no news about her eldest brother, it turned out that he was in Qingzhou. What did Chen Xu want to do by locking up his eldest brother without telling anyone?

"Senior Sister, it seems I have to go to Qingzhou City. My second brother and An Xia will stay in Wan Du Valley. Senior Sister, please take care of them for me." She turned around and said goodbye to Ye Ling.

"I'll go with you." Ye Ling frowned, thought for a while, and spoke.

"I have some friendship with Chen Xu's father. He is going to celebrate his birthday in a few days and invited me to go. I wanted to refuse, but you also want to go to Qingzhou, so I will go with you to Qingzhou."

"Chen Xu is a suspicious person by nature. The Governor's Mansion is like an iron cage, and it is not easy for anyone to get in. You can just follow me in to save your brother."

"But..." Su Jingning frowned and wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Ye Ling.

"No buts. I know you are worried about my senior sister, but as long as I don't take any action, the Ten Thousand Poison Valley will not be considered to be interfering in the affairs of the court. Don't worry."

"Ashi, bring the birthday gift! Go to Qingzhou."

"Yes!" A Shi immediately turned around and went back to the valley.

Su Jingning didn't even get a chance to say anything before Ye Ling arranged everything for him. Senior Sister always kept her word and acted decisively, no one could dissuade her.

Three days later, Qingzhou City.

Qingzhou is the main city of the eastern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a land and water fortress in the eastern border, and close to the sea, with a superior geographical location. Although Chen Xu is not a loyal, wise and wise minister, he is also quite capable. Under his management over the years, Qingzhou has also been economically prosperous and the towns are prosperous.

In addition, Chen Xu was also a well-known filial son in Qingzhou City. He would celebrate the birthday of Old Master Chen every year without missing a single year. Every year at Old Master Chen's birthday banquet in Qingzhou City, porridge would be distributed to encourage charity.

Today is the old man’s birthday banquet, and all the beggars in the city have gone to the porridge stall in the south of the city to beg for porridge.

Governor's Office.

Today is Old Master Chen's birthday, and the governor has invited the nobles in Qingzhou City. The governor's mansion began to welcome guests early in the morning, and the place was packed with people. It was very lively.

Chen Xu was dressed in grey brocade clothes, with a burly figure, a square face, a beard, and the air of a military commander. He was smiling as he stood in front of the hall to welcome guests.

From time to time, he looked up in the direction of the visitor, as if he was waiting for someone.

A guard with a sword came towards Chen Xu quickly and said:

"Master, the young lady is back."

Chen Xu showed a happy expression and hurried out. "Sisi is back?"

"My lord, the Empress Dowager sent someone back with the young lady." The guard looked worried.

When Chen Xu heard this, the joy on his face froze, disgust flashed in his eyes, and he walked out.

Outside the Governor's Mansion, a gorgeous and exquisite carriage was parked, followed by several palace servants. The noise was so loud that people around stopped to watch.

Two ladies from noble families, dressed elegantly, got off the carriage.

The former was wearing a light pink brocade dress, and her figure was petite and cute. The woman who came down behind her was wearing a light blue silk dress, and she looked quite proud, and her manners and words were all the airs of a noble lady from an aristocratic family.

"Father!" As soon as Chen Sisi got off the carriage, she saw Chen Xu who hurried out of the mansion. With a look of surprise, she ran towards Chen Xu.

Chen Xu looked doting, frowned at Chen Sisi and said, "Walk properly, you don't act like a lady from a noble family."

The joy in his eyes could not be concealed.

Chen Sisi didn't take his father's words to heart. He turned around and looked at the woman walking slowly behind him: "Father, this is Sister Shen, the daughter of the Duke of Qing's Mansion in the Imperial Capital. The Queen Mother asked Sister Shen to come back with Sisi."

Shen Zhiyi walked to Chen Sisi's side and bowed to Chen Xufu:

"Shen Zhi has given his opinion, sir."

"The Empress Dowager will be returning to the capital in three days. She won't have time to come in person, so let Zhiyi bring Sisi back and give some gifts to the old master on behalf of the Empress Dowager."

Chen Xu looked at her with his eyes closed, then smiled at her politely:

"Miss Shen, there is no need to be so polite. My father's birthday is not a good time to disturb the Empress Dowager. I am so overwhelmed that she has to give me a gift. I would like to thank the Empress Dowager on behalf of my father." After saying this, he turned to Chen Sisi and said:

"Sisi, please invite Miss Shen into the mansion quickly."

Shen Zhiyi stood up and nodded, then followed Chen Sisi into the mansion, followed by a group of palace servants, making for a grand ceremony.

Chen Xu looked at their departing backs, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, and a cold look appeared in his eyes.

The Queen Mother was using Sisi to remind him not to have any other thoughts.

But now, if he doesn't plan for himself, he's afraid that he'll soon become an abandoned pawn in her hands, and won't even be able to protect his family.

Chen Xu was about to enter the mansion when he heard the sound of a horse galloping behind him. He frowned, wondering who dared to gallop outside his mansion!

He turned around and saw a group of people in dark blue uniforms riding tall and powerful horses coming towards his gate.

The leading man was dressed in a dark blue brocade robe with gold patterns. He was handsome and upright, with deep and sharp eyebrows. He was dignified and steady, and his whole body exuded a cold and murderous aura.

"Who are you? How dare you ride your horses rampant outside my house!" Chen Xu frowned and asked angrily.

The young man on the dark horse didn't even get off the horse. He lowered his eyes, glanced at him up and down, and raised his eyebrows.

"Are you Chen Xu?"

"How dare you! How dare you call the governor by his name! Who are you?" The guard beside Chen Xu drew his knife and pointed it at Gu Yan'an, scolding him.

"presumptuous!"

Mo You released the flying knife in his hand at some point and knocked the knife in the guard's hand to the ground.

"Gu Yan'an, the imperial inspector of the capital, has been ordered to inspect the military affairs of the eastern border! I came in a hurry and forgot to inform Lord Chen. I hope Lord Chen will not blame me."

Gu Yan'an adjusted the reins in his hand, glanced at the guard whose half hand was stiffened by Mo You, looked at Chen Xu who was silent aside, and waved the token in his hand at him.

Although he told Chen Xu not to blame him, he looked nonchalant, arrogant and cold, without any intention of being polite.

Chen Xu was shocked. The imperial envoy came to the East Territory, but he didn't receive any news! Gu Yan'an! It turned out to be the prince of Beiyang, the commander of the imperial guard camp of His Majesty, the young man with amazing talent and meritorious service.

"I was negligent and did not know that the Imperial Inspector had arrived. I hope you will forgive me." Chen Xu's face changed instantly and he went to greet Gu Yan'an.

His Majesty personally ordered that all local officials should be as respectful to the Imperial Inspector General as to the Emperor himself. Therefore, even though Chen Xu and Gu Yan'an were of the same rank, he still had to be respectful to Gu Yan'an.

"Master Chen, there is no need to be so polite. I just arrived in Qingzhou today. I don't know if there is anything going on in Master Chen's mansion. I am sorry to bother you."

"No, no, no, Lord Gu has come at the right time. We are holding a banquet in the mansion today, and a distinguished guest like Lord Gu has come. Lord Gu, please come in quickly." Chen Xu smiled and bent down to invite Gu Yan'an in.

Gu Yan'an turned over and dismounted, nodded slightly to Chen Xu, and said in a cold voice:

"Then I'm sorry to bother you, Master Chen."

"Master Gu, please come in!"

In the Governor's Mansion, Shen Zhiyi sat beside Chen Sisi, with a cold and arrogant look on her face, completely devoid of the rudeness and arrogance she had in the Imperial Capital. She truly looked like a noble lady from an aristocratic family in the Imperial Capital, and attracted the attention and praise of the people in the palace.

"Sister Shen is really the most elegant person Sisi has ever seen. Sister Shen, are all the women in your capital as gentle and beautiful as you? Even wearing this plain blue dress you look so beautiful!" Chen Sisi supported her chin and looked at Shen Zhiyi with an innocent look.

Shen Zhiyi paused for a moment, hatred flashed in her eyes, but she quickly covered it up. She looked at Chen Sisi and said softly, "What about the women in the capital? You will know when Sisi returns to the capital with us."

Chen Sisi was reluctant to hear that. She wanted to go to the Imperial Capital, but she didn't want to leave her father and grandfather. The Empress Dowager wanted her to go back to the capital with her. She was not willing to do so, but she didn't dare to say it. The Empress Dowager said that if she didn't go to the Imperial Capital, her father would be in trouble in Qingzhou.

Chen Sisi looked at Shen Zhiyi: "But, Sister Shen, Sisi doesn't want to..."

"Clang--" The wine cup in Shen Zhiyi's hand fell to the ground.

"Oh, Sister Shen?" Chen Sisi hurriedly wanted to wipe it for her, but she saw Shen Zhiyi looking outside the hall with a dazed expression, with surprise in her eyes.

Prince Gu! Why did he come to Qingzhou?

Chen Sisi followed her gaze and saw that it was her father, and next to her father was a very handsome man.

"Sister Shen?" Chen Sisi looked at Shen Zhiyi puzzledly.

Shen Zhiyi finally came to her senses, immediately straightened her skirt, raised a beautiful smile at the corner of her mouth, stood up and walked towards Gu Yan'an.

"Sir!"

Gu Yan'an glanced at her coldly, with surprise in his eyes at first, and then disgust that was almost overflowing.

As if he didn't see her, he passed by her, leaving Shen Zhiyi standing there, without even time to retract the smile on his lips.

Shen Zhiyi's face instantly turned an ugly purple. He secretly clenched his fists in his sleeves, and under the gaze of everyone in the room, he pretended to be calm and returned to his seat to sit down.

Chen Xu did not introduce Gu Yan'an's identity to everyone, but when everyone saw that the governor was so respectful and polite to him, they could tell that this young man was of great background, and they all secretly guessed his identity.

Gu Yan sat on the left side of Chen Xu, looking carefree and relaxed, leaning against the chair, gently stroking the white jade Bodhi beads in his hand. Chen Xu, on the other hand, looked quite restrained.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was subtle and it was actually quite quiet for a moment.

"Hahahahahahaha, I'm late and have kept you all waiting!" A hearty and loud voice came, breaking the silence in the hall.

A white-haired, vigorous old man walked in with a cane. He looked somewhat like Chen Xu.

"Old Master Chen." Seeing him come in, everyone bowed to him.

When he walked in front of Gu Yan'an, he was slightly stunned, but didn't ask any more questions. He just nodded at him.

After Old Master Chen sat down, everyone said some auspicious words to him and presented him with birthday gifts.

Chen Xu was about to start the banquet, but was stopped by Old Master Chen: "Wait, an old friend of mine hasn't arrived yet, wait a little longer."

Chen Xu looked at the guests in Man Mansion, and saw Gu Yan'an who had not spoken since he sat down, and was afraid of offending him.

"Father! But all the guests in the mansion are waiting. Why don't we start the banquet first and wait slowly?" He discussed with Old Master Chen.

"No! It's not easy for my old friend to come here, please wait a little longer!" Old Master Chen stretched his neck and looked outside stubbornly.

Chen Xu has always been filial and never disobeyed his father. He looked at Gu Yan'an with embarrassment: "Master Gu, this..."

"It's okay, Lord Chen, you don't have to worry about me." Gu Yan'an said in a cold voice.

Chen Xu didn't see any dissatisfaction on his face, so he felt relieved.

Who was his father waiting for? Why did he come so late?

"The master of the Ten Thousand Poison Valley is here!" The voice of the servant outside the hall came into the hall.

This immediately caused an uproar in the hall. How could the master of the Ten Thousand Poison Valley suddenly appear? Everyone was shocked and scared. How could that female devil come to the Governor's Mansion?

When Old Master Chen heard this, his face lit up with joy.

"Old man, I'm a little late, don't blame me! Don't blame me!" A cold and unruly voice came with a strange fragrance.

Everyone looked towards the door and saw a woman wearing a red and dark gold gauze skirt, with a graceful figure slowly approaching. She was extremely beautiful, like a goddess in the murals of the Western Paradise. However, she had a ruthless and bloodthirsty aura, so strong that people dared not look directly at her.

Behind her came a group of women wearing dark purple skirts and purple gauze covering their faces. Each of them had a slim figure and extraordinary temperament.

No one expected that the legendary female devil would look so beautiful. They were stunned for a moment.

Gu Yan'an looked up at Ye Ling, then looked away and lowered his head to get the wine. But he seemed to remember something, suddenly stopped, turned his head and looked behind Ye Ling.

His sharp eyes stared at the woman standing behind Ye Ling, her face covered with a veil. A hint of uncertainty flashed in his dark eyes.