kvmb Chapter 275: Taking Advantage of the Situation
Chapter 275: Taking Advantage of the Situation
In the main hall, the Ghost King was sitting on the throne playing with a string of black bone beads.
Yunshuang walked into the hall and bowed respectfully.
"You're here?" The Ghost King raised his head, a gleam in his eyes. "I heard that you met Youlan at the market today?"
Yunshuang nodded, secretly on guard.
"I've spoiled that girl since she was little, so she has a bad temper." The Ghost King smiled, "Please bear with me."
Yun Shuang nodded again. The Ghost King stood up and walked over to Yun Shuang. "I called you here to ask what you think about tomorrow's wedding."
Yun Shuang took out a pen and paper and was about to write, but the Ghost King waved his hand and said, "No need to write.
I know you are mute, but today..."
He pulled out a blood-red pill from his sleeve: "This is the Blood Soul Pill. It can temporarily allow you to speak."
Yun Shuang was stunned. This Blood Soul Pill was a treasure in the ghost world. It was said that taking it could not only make the dumb speak, but also enhance one's cultivation.
"Eat it." The Ghost King handed the pill to Yun Shuang. "We're getting married tomorrow. You can't be unable to even say a single vow."
Yunshuang took the pill, hesitated for a moment, and swallowed it.
A warm current flowed down his throat and he felt a tickle in his throat.
"Try to say a few words." said the Ghost King.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yunshuang said, her voice a little hoarse.
"Haha, not bad." The Ghost King nodded with satisfaction, "The effect of this pill will last for three days."
Yun Shuang was about to express his gratitude when he suddenly felt dizzy. He quickly held onto the pillar beside him, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
"What's wrong?" asked the Ghost King with a frown.
"It's okay, maybe I'm not used to it." Yun Shuang forced a smile.
"Go and rest." The Ghost King waved his hand. "Tomorrow is a big day, you need to get enough rest."
Yunshuang took his leave and just as he walked into the yard he saw Xiaohong waiting for him.
"Mr. Yun, I'll take you back." Xiaohong said, supporting the shaky Yunshuang.
After returning to the room, Yunshuang immediately collapsed on the bed. He felt pain in every bone in his body, and the spiritual energy in his body became chaotic.
"There's something wrong with this Blood Soul Pill." Xiao Hong lowered her voice and said, "I just heard two maids in the kitchen say that His Majesty added Soul Control Powder to the pill."
Yun Shuang was shocked. Soul Control Powder was a poison unique to the ghost world. Those poisoned would be controlled by the person who poisoned them and turned into puppets.
"Take this quickly." Xiaohong took out a green pill from her bosom. "This is an antidote pill. I secretly got it from the ghost lady."
Yunshuang took the pill and looked at Xiaohong in confusion.
"Don't get me wrong, I was arranged by the ghost lady to be by your side." Xiaohong said, "She asked me to protect you secretly."
Yun Shuang swallowed the detoxification pill and soon felt much better. He looked at Xiao Hong and suddenly asked, "Why are you helping me?"
"Because I, like the princess, also have a trace of immortal energy in my body." Xiaohong sighed, "I've been in this ghost world for so many years, I've had enough."
It turns out that Xiaohong was a human woman who was captured by the Ghost King fifty years ago. She was not killed because of her special physique.
She has been waiting for an opportunity to escape all these years.
"Can you take me with you when you escape?" Xiaohong pleaded.
Yunshuang thought about it and nodded. One more helper is always better than one more enemy.
Moreover, Xiaohong has been in the palace for so many years and is very familiar with the layout of the palace.
"Great!" Xiaohong's eyes lit up, "I know a secret passage that leads directly to the back garden."
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside. Xiaohong quickly stood up and pretended to tidy up the room.
The door was pushed open, and Youlan walked in. She had changed out of her wedding dress and was wearing a lavender gauze dress, holding the sachet Yunshuang had given her.
"What are you talking about?" Youlan asked suspiciously.
"To answer the princess, Master Yun is unwell and I am taking care of him."
Xiaohong said respectfully.
"Really?" Youlan walked over to Yunshuang's bed and sat down. "I heard that father gave you the Blood Soul Pill?"
Yunshuang nodded, secretly on guard, wondering if Youlan had heard their conversation.
"So can you speak now?" Youlan looked at Yunshuang expectantly.
"I can speak a little." Yunshuang said.
"Really?" Youlan clapped her hands happily. "Then tell me why you gave me this sachet today?"
Yunshuang looked at Youlan's expectant eyes, and something moved in his heart. He leaned close to Youlan's ear and whispered softly, "Because I want to make you happy."
Youlan blushed and lowered her head to play with the sachet in her hand: "Really?"
"Of course it's real." Yun Shuang reached out and touched the sachet. "This sachet contains petals of Ningxiang Flower, which is said to make people happy."
"So that's how it is." Youlan put the sachet to her nose and took a deep breath. "No wonder my heart felt warm after I smelled it."
Xiaohong was stunned watching from the side. She didn't expect Yunshuang to be so good at coaxing people.
"Oh right." Youlan suddenly remembered something, "You said you would give me a surprise tonight, what is it?"
"Well..." Yun Shuang said mysteriously, "You'll know when the time comes."
"Hateful!" Youlan glared at Yunshuang in annoyance. "Then I'll go back first. See you at midnight."
After Youlan left, Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief: "Master Yun, you are amazing.
I can actually make the princess so happy."
Yunshuang smiled but said nothing. He sat up from the bed and motioned for Xiaohong to close the door.
"Now let's talk about that secret passage." Yunshuang said.
Xiao Hong nodded and pulled out a piece of parchment from her bosom. On it was a map of the palace. "The entrance to the secret passage is under the floor of your room. Just lift this brick and you'll see it."
Yunshuang followed the position of Xiaohong's finger and found a movable floor tile.
After opening it, there was a pitch-black hole underneath.
"This secret passage was built fifty years ago," Xiaohong said. "At that time, the Ghost King was worried about assassinations, so he had several secret passages dug.
But later on, it was discovered that no one dared to come and assassinate him, so these secret passages were abandoned.”
"Where does it lead to?" Yunshuang asked.
"There are three directions." Xiaohong pointed at the map, "One leads to the back garden, one leads to the outside of the city, and the other leads to the dungeon."
"Dungeon?" Yun Shuang's eyes lit up. "Who's imprisoned there?"
"They are all monks who have offended the Ghost King." Xiao Hong said, "But most of them have been tortured to the point of losing their minds."
Yunshuang pondered. If we could release those monks and create chaos...
At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside. Xiaohong quickly covered the floor tiles, and Yunshuang lay back on the bed pretending to be sick.
The door was pushed open and Lin Qingxue and Liu Ruyan walked in.
"Why are you here?" Yunshuang asked.
"I'm worried about you." Liu Ruyan rolled her eyes at Yun Shuang. "I heard the Ghost King gave you the Blood Soul Pill?"
"It's okay, it's been solved." Yunshuang pointed at Xiaohong, "Thanks to her."
Lin Qingxue looked at Xiaohong and asked, "Are you the insider that the ghost lady mentioned?"
Xiaohong nodded: "I know a secret passage that leads directly to the back garden."
"Great!" Liu Ruyan clapped her hands. "This way we don't have to worry about being discovered."
"But..." Xiaohong hesitated, "I just heard a piece of news outside.
It seems the Ghost King has sent someone to ask for the judge."
"What?" Lin Qingxue's face changed. "Didn't they say he was drugged?"
"Maybe the drug has worn off," Xiaohong said. "I heard he's woken up and on his way."
Yun Shuang frowned. If the judge came, things would be troublesome. Although that guy's strength was average, he had a very sharp nose and would definitely be able to smell their scent.
"What should we do?" Liu Ruyan asked, "Should we change the plan?"
"No need." Yun Shuang suddenly laughed, "I want to see who has a sharp nose or who has a clever plan."
As he spoke, he took out a small bottle from his arms, which contained some black powder.
"What is this?" Lin Qingxue asked curiously.
"Ecstasy powder." Yun Shuang said, "I just bought it at the market.
Just sprinkle a little on the judge's path, and he will be dizzy and lost."
"You bad guy!" Liu Ruyan smiled and hit Yunshuang, "When did you buy it?
I do not know how? "
"While you were buying bamboo hats," Yunshuang said proudly, "I stopped by the medicine shop."
"Leave the judge's business to me," said Xiao Hong. "I know which way he'll come."
"Okay." Yun Shuang nodded, "You go deal with the judge, and we'll prepare the other things.
Remember, see you in the back garden at midnight."
Xiaohong took the order and left, and Lin Qingxue and Liu Ruyan also went their separate ways to prepare.
Yunshuang lay on the bed, looking at the sky gradually darkening outside the window, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.