Wutong's heart was pounding as he read such an ominous book. He quickly closed the book, picked up a few other books to hold down this one, and stuffed them all back onto the bookshelf, mumbling:

"Sorry, sorry."

Xie Xuan frowned. He used to think Wutong was not very good because although Wutong was efficient, he was sometimes a little rash and not steady enough.

How can the Jinyiwei be so rash when doing their work?

But since he had already promised the princess, he had to change it for her, so he repeated patiently:

"The thirteenth volume from the left on the second floor."

The height of the second layer was more suitable, so it was much easier for Wutong to find it. He took out Jiayi and flipped through it. This book only talked about one thing:

How to, kill someone.

How to kill quickly, efficiently, and unobtrusively.

The two big blood-red words and the big red cross on the book flashed through Wutong’s mind again.

The handwriting in the two books is the same, so this method of killing might be Xie Qianhu’s experience in killing people.

She shuddered involuntarily, and Xie Xuan saw the clue and asked:

"But do you regret it?"

Xie Xuan's tone of voice was calm yet cold, but the hidden meaning behind it was like a surging undercurrent beneath the ice in winter, harbouring murderous intent.

Wutong keenly sensed the murderous intent, immediately put away the book, and said firmly:

"I wish for it, so why would I regret it?"

The cold murderous aura around Xie Xuan finally subsided and he said:

"Remember your words. If you change sides and treat her feelings as a joke and fail her, I will kill you."

Wutong didn't feel any threat from Captain Xie's tone, because what he said was not a threat, but a fact.

And I seem to have chosen a path from which there is no turning back, and I can only go down this path until the end.

After choosing the books, Xie Xuan took Wutong to the West Wing Armory and asked her to choose a weapon:

"Choose the one that's right for you."

Wutong is petite, and other weapons, whether long sword or short sword, are not easy for her to use and feel cumbersome.

There is a pair of Emei spears, which are quite suitable.

So Wutong selected the Emei Spear, put it away, and followed Xie Xuan to the pharmacy in the east wing.

Xie Xuan gave her a knockout drug and asked her:

"The origins of the second group of people were not found out?"

After being frightened by Xie Xuan for a whole night, Wutong finally got to the point.

"Yes, I have used all kinds of means, but he won't tell me. Please teach me, Qianhu."

Xie Xuan said:

"Your method of beating with a stick may work on ordinary servants, but it is useless on assassins.

Interrogation is like fighting a war, the best way is to attack the heart.

Later, you will remove the guards from the bedroom, and then lock these two groups of people in the next cell. At three o'clock tonight, find a reason to release the first group of people in front of the second group of people, and lead them to find Shen Hongxian. . . . . . "

Since Xie Xuan had agreed to teach Wutong, he did not give in to perfunctory instruction and taught him step by step in detail. Wutong nodded and took notes, but he still had some doubts:

"General Shen did not act and hastily withdrew his guards. If these people had evil intentions and something happened..."

Xie Xuan laughed sarcastically:

"What happened? It's good that something is about to happen, go and do it."

Although the eldest princess did not say it explicitly, Xie Xuan guessed the attitudes of the Shen brothers almost exactly, and he also knew why the eldest princess wanted to put on this show.

Xie Xuan had long been annoyed by people like the Shen family who didn't know what was good for them.

But since the eldest princess wants to use them, he cannot disobey her wishes. Naturally, he has to set up the stage and perform the show in a grand manner to help the eldest princess conquer the Shen family.

Wutong received the order, said goodbye to Xie Xuan, and went to do the errand for tonight. Xie Xuan closed the gate, returned to the study, looked at the messy bookshelf, and with a cold face, took out the books and arranged them one by one in order.

Touching the book with the blank cover, Xie Xuan paused, took the book to the desk, and smoothed out the creases that Wutong had just made.

This list was seen by Wutong, but Xie Xuan didn't care. If she was smart, she would keep her mouth shut. If she was stupid and couldn't control her mouth, he would kill her.

Dead people cannot speak.

Xie Xuan turned another page in the roster, took out a pen and ink, and wrote the two words "Liu An".

After looking at it for a while and waiting for the ink to dry, Xie Xuan put the book back on the bookshelf.

Then he took out the treasure map drawn by the eldest princess herself, wrote down every detail carefully, took a brazier, and burned the treasure map clean.

In this way, if he is alive, he will get the secret treasure for Your Highness. If he dies, no one can learn the whereabouts of the secret treasure from him.

Since the secret treasure of the previous dynasty is something that His Highness specifically requested, no one else can get their hands on it.

……

At three o'clock in the morning, Wutong was once again taken to the private prison of the Princess's Mansion.

She had come here half an hour ago. She first dismissed the guards and expressed her admiration for General Shen and her respect for everyone who sacrificed their lives to save others.

Wutong promised to rescue everyone and then gave the guards some wine and food.

At this time, the guards of the private prison had already been knocked out by the drugged food and wine, and they were lying all over the place, snoring loudly.

Wutong tiptoed to a cell. When the seven or eight people inside saw her coming, they all helped her stand up. The leader hurriedly bowed and said:

"The young lady is so kind and righteous. She really came. I will never forget your kindness."

The name Zhang Wu sounded like a pseudonym, but Wutong didn't care. He made a hushing gesture and said softly:

"I respect General Shen, but I regret that I am too weak to save him.

All the brave men risked their lives to save General Shen, and their loyalty is unmatched."

Wutong said as he opened the cell door with the key and led them out:

"Every warrior, please follow me quickly. The guards are taking over at three o'clock. There is a remote route that will take you out of the palace."

Everyone came out of the cell, looked at each other, and then looked at Zhang Wu, who was in the lead.

Zhang Wu bowed again:

"Miss, do you know where General Shen is imprisoned? Zhang has been entrusted by someone to rescue General Shen. How can I abandon him and leave alone?"

Wutong looked anxious:

“Time is urgent, warriors, please don’t delay any longer.

You don't have to worry about General Shen. The princess loves him and has taken him to her bedroom and hired a doctor to take care of him.

The doctor said that General Shen's life is safe, but what you did today is a capital crime, and you will be handed over to the East Factory for punishment tomorrow. You should leave the house quickly and escape for your lives."

Hearing that General Shen's life was safe, Zhang Wu's heart sank. He was Minister Liu's confidant, and had received Minister Liu's secret order to save Shen Quan as a pretense and kill Shen Quan and capture Shen Hecai as the real purpose.

If Shen Quan is not killed at this time, how can Shen He rebel?

Although Zhang Wu thought so in his heart, he did not show it on his face, and asked casually:

"I wonder if General Shen is in the mansion?"

"General Shen? I haven't seen him."

Wutong replied, and led everyone out of the private prison, along a dark path, turning and twisting, and finally came to a remote courtyard, just a few steps away from the outer wall.

Wutong felt relieved:

"My dear warriors, the exit is just ahead. I cannot accompany you any longer, so I will say goodbye now."

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