After rebirth, she killed her best friend and took over the scumbag's kingdom

The next morning.

The Taoist temple was quiet and peaceful, with sunlight filtering through the mist and scattering patches of light on the bluestone slabs.

Perhaps because of the thrilling assassination yesterday, the entire courtyard was filled with an indescribable atmosphere of depression.

Feng Qiongzhu got up early and started to do horse stance in the yard.

Xiao Xiangsong got up a little late because he drank with the old Taoist priest until late at night.

He wanted to do morning exercises as usual. As soon as he stepped into the yard, he saw Feng Qiongzhu concentrating on horse stance from afar.

He showed a happy smile on his face, walked up to her and asked with concern: "Niece, why did you get up so early? You are still injured, why did you start exercising?"

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the object tied to Feng Qiongzhu's calf.

Feng Qiongzhu noticed his gaze and hurriedly explained: "Uncle, this is a piece of iron. Tying it around your legs can increase leg strength and help improve physical strength."

Xiao Xiangsong looked at her thin body and couldn't help feeling distressed.

I advised: "Exercise is a good thing, but don't be too impatient. You have to proceed step by step. Otherwise, it will backfire and hurt your body."

Feng Qiongzhu took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing and said, "Don't worry, uncle, I know what's going on."

Xiao Xiangsong looked at her determined eyes, thought of the danger yesterday, and swallowed back the words he was about to say.

"Qiongzhu, come on, change places with uncle."

He looked around and made sure that no one was paying attention. Then he took Feng Qiongzhu through the grove in the backyard of the Taoist temple and came to the edge of a cliff.

Feng Qiongzhu was so shocked by the scene that she was speechless.

She had never seen such a magnificent mountain. Standing on the edge of the cliff halfway up the mountain, she could see the waterfall splashing down from the opposite cliff, creating layers of waves.

Because it is located high in the mountains, the waterfall is surrounded by morning mist and looks like a fairyland from a distance.

The sound of the flowing waterfall is like the sound of nature, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

At this moment, Feng Qiongzhu finally found a brief moment of peace in her heart.

Xiao Xiangsong looked at her peaceful expression and secretly felt fortunate that bringing her here was indeed a wise choice.

“Uncle brought you here to let you appreciate this rare and fairy-like scenery.

This place is little known and can only be reached by a remote path through the woods.

Normally this place is inconspicuous.

Xiao Xiangsong showed a faint smile with a bit of doting. He hoped that this girl could relax a little and not put too much pressure on herself.

Feng Qiongzhu fell in love with the scenery here at once. It made her soul feel unprecedented peace.

She looked at Xiao Xiangsong and winked slyly, and said, "Thank you, uncle. I like it here very much. Uncle, you brought me here not just to let me see the scenery, right? Is there anything you want to say to me?"

The waterfall was like a song, the sound of the flowing water was pleasant to the ears, but it also covered up the sound of their conversation very well.

The flat area on the edge of the cliff offers a wide view. The road is smooth as far as the eye can see, and there is nowhere to hide. Naturally, it is impossible for any bystanders or eavesdroppers to hide there.

Xiao Xiangsong couldn't help but sigh inwardly, he was so meticulous and intelligent, but at the same time, a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart.

He slowly asked, "Niece, regarding the distribution of the treasure, have you reached an agreement with Yun Kaizhou and decided to give him half?"

Feng Qiongzhu lowered her head and thought for a moment, then raised her head and replied: "You don't know that we are in urgent need of the power of Prince Duan's Mansion. You must have heard that the current emperor has lost his fertility, which means that he will have no successor."

"In fact, as early as when the late emperor usurped the throne, their lineage had been dissatisfied with Prince Duan. According to the information I have, the Duan prince's wife was poisoned in the palace, and the mastermind behind it was the late emperor himself, whose purpose was to sever the bloodline inheritance of the Duan prince's mansion. After the late emperor passed away, the current emperor ascended the throne, but he still made things difficult for the Duan prince and used various means of suppression, just to take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents."

"So the Prince Duan's Mansion had no choice but to resist. Over the years, the Prince Duan's Mansion has secretly raised an army and a secret guard camp with a wide range of influence. They have secret agents all over the country."

"Therefore, we will not suffer any loss if we give half of our wealth to the future emperor. Once he takes that position in the future, he will not be afraid of us. Besides, I believe that Prince Duan will agree to my terms of trade. I saved his son's life. Without me, his son would have died long ago. Prince Duan has only one son, and I know his secret. He can only have one son because the late emperor also gave him a drug that would make him sterile."

Xiao Xiangsong was convinced by her words. He didn't expect that his eldest niece, who was only 14 years old, was already so smart and far-sighted. He just didn't know how she knew so many secrets of the court.

If it was really as she said, he would be willing to give not only half of his wealth, but even all of it.

What's the point of him guarding these treasures for so many years.

He asked Feng Qiongzhu softly, "What do you think would happen if Yun Kaizhou took that position?"

Feng Qiongzhu's eyes showed a gentle smile, and she said leisurely: "If one day, Yun Kaizhou's queen is named Xiao, then how can the Xiao family, as the queen's mother's family, easily abandon her?"

As Xiao Xiangsong listened to her words, tears couldn't help but flow down his face, and he gradually cried like a child.

He had never thought that he could still live with such hope. If it was really as Qiongzhu said, his poor cousin would be able to rest in peace in his grave.

Feng Qiongzhu looked at her uncle who was crying uncontrollably, and a feeling of sadness welled up in her heart.

This will be a gift she gives to her original self Feng Qiongzhu. She hopes that she will no longer be alone and helpless and be bullied. She wants her to know that in this world, there are people who are willing to protect and love her.

In the study of Prince Duan's mansion in Shangjing City, Prince Duan, who was over 40 years old, was sitting at the desk, holding in his hand the letter he had just received via carrier pigeon.

He slammed the table and exclaimed: "Great! All the wrinkles on his face were smoothed out, and his eyes were already filled with tears."

Over the years, he had fought wits and courage with the emperor in order to consolidate his position in the court; and because he was worried about his son's safety, he was worried day and night and sought medical treatment everywhere.

Recently, his son's life was in danger, but the emperor still refused to let him go and frequently sent assassins to kill him.

Prince Duan was already exhausted and looked much older than his peers.

At this moment, he calmed down his excitement and picked up Yun Kaizhou's handwritten letter again to read it carefully.

After confirming that the poison had been eliminated, he finally felt relieved and no longer doubted that all this was just a dream.

The letter mentioned that a secret guard would bring news about the girl, and the time should be approaching.

Prince Duan couldn't help but wonder what could have happened that made his son ask him so seriously to agree to the girl's conditions?