The beautiful and powerful minister hooked up with the crazy emperor and couldn't escape

A "squeak" sound interrupted the communication between Feng Jiuqing and the system.

A tall maid hurriedly walked up to Feng Jiuqing and saluted, saying, "Sir, a large number of guests entered Xitai Tower today and disappeared at the backyard pool. I wanted to follow them, but there are too many guards arranged by Xitai Tower, including some with strong martial arts skills. I dare not force my way in, fearing that I might alert the enemy."

Feng Jiuqing frowned: "Is Xitailou so bold that it even dares to kidnap guests?"

"That's not the case. In the second half of the night, that group of guests appeared out of nowhere and returned home in one piece. Among them were officials from Jiangning Prefecture."

Feng Jiuqing pondered for a while, and suddenly laughed: "That must be the entrance to somewhere unknown by the pool. All of Jiangning knows about my performance today, so the people entering Xitai Tower today are mixed. Perhaps this is Xitai Tower's way of hiding its true intentions. It seems that there is more than one feast at Xitai Tower today."

"As far as I know, there will be a large-scale performance at Xitai Tower every half moon. Yuebai, keep an eye on the area near the pool. If there is any unusual movement, report to me immediately."

"Yes." Yuebai responded and walked out.

Feng Jiuqing held the system on his legs and stroked its fur from time to time.

"Tongzi, who do you think is behind Xitai Tower?"

The system wanted to run, but was caught by Feng Jiuqing and he couldn't escape.

"You want to know? I'll help you check the three thousand points."

Feng Jiuqing was a little surprised: "Three thousand points? It seems that there is no ordinary person behind Xitai Tower. I only have 15,000 points in total, and I am going to lose 3,000 in one go. Why don't you go and grab them?"

The dark pupils of the system suddenly turned into a dark blue: "Ajiu, I don't have enough authority to check it. I'm asking the main system. The main system said that it will take 5,000 points to help you check it."

"Five thousand? Is your system a scam? I worked so hard for more than ten or twenty years to accumulate points, and now one third of them are gone in an instant?"

"So you want to check?" There was no emotion in the system's electronic voice.

"If you don't check, whoever checks is an idiot. Commander, disconnect from the main system. Every time you communicate with the main system, I am not used to your cold tone. You sound like a machine."

The system's pupils turned black, and it said in confusion: "But I am just a string of data. It doesn't make any difference to call me a machine."

Feng Jiuqing held the system in his arms: "You are my system, not a machine."

The system was stunned, and after a while it said: "Ajiu, I——"

"Alright, Tongzi."

Feng Jiuqing interrupted the system: "You have been with me for almost twenty years. In my heart, you are my relative, not a machine."

"Ajiu." The system rubbed Feng Jiuqing. Although he did not quite understand human emotions, tears welled up in his eyes for no reason at this moment. But he was a system and could not cry.

The next morning, Feng Jiuqing had just woken up when he heard a familiar voice.

"Ming Qing is indeed worthy of being the leader of my Xitai Tower. His stunning dance yesterday opened the eyes of the entire Jiangning."

A smiling middle-aged man walked in from the door. It was the owner of Xitai Tower.

Feng Jiuqing narrowed his fox eyes and bowed, "Master, you are too kind. I was just lucky."

Lou Xinyu happily helped the man up and said, "Ming Qing is now as famous as Iris in Jiangning. If some time passes, I'm sure the whole of Dayue will know the name Ming Qing."

Feng Jiuqing lowered his eyes. This OP was trying to get something for nothing again and painting a rosy picture for him. Coincidentally, this trick was the one he had left over.

However, he did not show it on his face: "It is all thanks to the cultivation of the host. Mingqing is very grateful."

Lou Xinyu was very satisfied with the tact of the person in front of him. He sighed as if he had thought of something, "Mingqing, although I am the owner of Xitai Tower, I am only a merchant after all. Alas——"

Feng Jiuqing knew that the main event was coming, but he still looked confused: "Does the host have any unspeakable secrets?"

Lou Xinyu stopped smiling and a melancholy look appeared on his face.

"Mingqing, do you know that Prince Zhao took a fancy to you yesterday? If it weren't for me, Mingqing would have been sent to Prince Zhao's mansion yesterday."

Feng Jiuqing seemed extremely surprised. After he came to his senses, he bowed again and said, "Master, I am deeply grateful for your kindness."

This time, Lou Xinyu did not rush to help him, but said with a worried look: "Mingqing, you don't have to rush to thank me. After all, the King of Zhao is a prince, and I can only delay for some time. If--"

Lou Xinyu seemed to want to say something, but looked at Feng Jiuqing hesitantly.

A trace of gloom flashed across Feng Jiuqing's eyes, but it disappeared when he raised his eyes. His little face lost all color, and his cold expression became panicked.

"If you have a way to save Mingqing, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, without hesitation."

Lou Xinyu got the answer he wanted and sat on a chair beside him. Feng Jiuqing walked forward and poured him a cup of hot tea.

Lou Xinyu drank it calmly, took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve, and said softly: "It's not that there is no way. If Mingqing is willing to take this medicine and work for the master, the master will definitely find a way to save Mingqing. The master cherishes talents. After all, our Mingqing is the next Iris."

Feng Jiuqing took the porcelain bottle and communicated with the system: "Master, test the drug ingredients."

"Okay, Ajiu, ten points have been deducted. The test results show that the medicine in the bottle contains a drug that can affect people's minds. Its effect is similar to Wushisan. However, this drug has no effect on you, Ajiu."

Hearing this, Feng Jiuqing immediately opened the medicine bottle and swallowed the pill without any hesitation.

Lou Xinyu was more and more satisfied: "Good, good, good! As expected of Ming Qing, so straightforward. This medicine needs to be taken once a month, otherwise you will feel the pain of being bitten by thousands of insects until you die."

"Thank you, OP. I will definitely obey you and will not have any second thoughts."

It seems that there is a medicine expert in Xitai Tower who concocts this kind of harmful medicine to control people's minds. No wonder everyone in Xitai Tower looks so dead.

Lou Xinyu handed over another bottle and said, "This is the antidote for this month. It's a reward for Mingqing. After half a month, Mingqing, please follow me to a place."

Feng Jiuqing asked tentatively: "But going to see the master?"

Lou Xinyu glanced at him with a smile, and his voice became a little colder: "My Lord is busy with affairs, I will see you when I am free."

Feng Jiuqing understood and bowed his head, saying, "Please forgive me, Master. It was Mingqing who overstepped the line."

Perhaps seeing Feng Jiuqing so docile, Lou Xinyu stood up, put his hands behind his back, and said slowly: "The master is not a strict person. If Mingqing is obedient enough, the master will definitely not treat Mingqing unfairly."

"Yes, Mingqing understands. Thank you for your guidance."

After Lou Xinyu finished speaking, he walked away. Feng Jiuqing saw him off to the door. After returning, he slumped in his chair, not at all as cautious as before.

"It takes 5,000 points to dig out the man behind Xitai Tower. I think he is someone who can cause unrest in the Great Yue Dynasty. When I helped Yan'er ascend the throne, I only rewarded him with 5,000 points. Commander, why don't you change your system's name to Zhou Paopi?"

The system responded softly: "Ajiu, that was the decision of the main system. I can't do anything about it. If you don't want to stay in this world, you can also spend 15,000 points to exchange for a chance to go home. I will send you back to one hour before the accident."