kvmb Chapter 427 The Conspiracy of the Four Great Evil Gods
Chapter 427 The Conspiracy of the Four Great Evil Gods
Inside Jinyang City, gongs and drums resounded, and firecrackers crackled.
People spontaneously flocked to the streets, holding colorful ribbons and bouquets, and chanting Qiu Ziyue's name.
"Long live the Princess! The Princess has rid the people of a scourge!"
Upon returning to the Prince of Jin's residence, Madam Cao had been waiting for a long time.
When she saw Qiu Ziyue's eyes, she felt so heartbroken that she almost cried.
She held Qiu Ziyue's hand, her voice choked with emotion:
"Twilight Sparkle, your eyes..."
Qiu Ziyue stroked Madam Cao's hand: "Mother, it's alright, my eyes can still be saved."
Seeing this, Li Cunxu quickly comforted her, "Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of her."
He looked at Qiu Ziyue, his eyes filled with pity and love.
However, Qi Yuxuan, who was standing to the side, pretended to be nonchalant on the surface, but his heart was churning with complex emotions.
There was both concern for Qiu Ziyue and wariness towards Li Cunxu.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of reunion, a guard announced that a man claiming to be the Divine Physician of Nanling had come to visit.
They said they came specifically to treat Qiu Ziyue's eye condition.
Li Cunxu was quite knowledgeable about medicine, and he seemed to have heard of the legendary doctor from Nanling.
It is said that this person possessed extraordinary medical skills and had cured many patients who were considered beyond cure.
So he nodded in agreement.
“Miss Qiu, I can restore your eyesight, but you need to agree to one condition.”
The man spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse.
Qiu Ziyue asked, "What are the conditions?"
The man revealed a meaningful smile:
"As far as I know, there is one medicinal ingredient that can only be found in Lingnan, and the herb must be fresh."
So you need to leave here and come with me to the depths of the Nanling Mountains.
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Li Cunxu immediately stood up to object:
"No! The journey is arduous, and it is inconvenient for the Princess to go."
Qi Yuxuan also said:
"General Qiu is in poor health and it is not advisable for him to take risks."
Qiu Ziyue pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said:
"Dr. Nanling, just as my husband said, thank you for your kindness."
Night fell, and the lights dimmed.
The divine doctor from Nanling returned to the inn. The moment he pushed open the door, the expression on his face changed from calm to anger.
He slammed his medicine box on the table and said through gritted teeth:
"You, Qiu Ziyue! You won't listen to reason, so here comes the punishment. I refuse to believe I can't handle you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, light footsteps came from outside the door.
A moment later, two burly men with piercing eyes and a woman with a cold and beautiful appearance but a hint of cunning walked in.
They looked around, their gazes lingering on the indignant expression on the face of the Southern Ridge Divine Doctor.
"How did things go?"
The man in the lead asked in a deep voice, his tone tinged with impatience.
The Divine Physician of Nanling sneered and shook his head. "He was rejected."
He briefly recounted everything that had happened at the Prince of Jin's residence that day—
Qiu Ziyue responded to his provocation with wisdom and composure, and skillfully resolved the crisis.
After listening, the four fell into a brief silence.
“Zhu Wen sent us here, of course, not so that we would leave empty-handed.”
Another man spoke, his voice low and hoarse, as if every word contained danger.
"Since a direct confrontation won't work, let's try another approach."
The four sat together and began to discuss the action plan in detail.
These four were the newly recruited experts by Zhu Wen, known as the "Four Great Evil Gods".
They each possessed unique skills and were ruthless in their methods:
The Crimson Lion is skilled in using fire weapons and can create high-temperature flames in battle, making it difficult to defend against.
Silver Frost Ghost Shadow is a master of assassination, moving like the wind and moving silently. He is a notorious killer in the martial arts world.
Xuanbing Yaoji is not only beautiful, but also skilled in disguise and poisons, and is best at infiltrating enemy camps by disguising her identity.
Jinzhen Dushou possesses superb medical skills and can also concoct deadly poisons, killing people silently.
He has already killed the real Nanling Divine Doctor and came to assassinate Qiu Ziyue and Li Cunxu.
After some discussion, they decided that Xuanbing Yaoji would disguise herself as an ordinary maid.
Once she successfully infiltrates, she will need to find the right opportunity to strike when Qiu Ziyue is completely unprepared.
"remember,"
The legendary doctor from Nanling gave his instructions.
"Although Qiu Ziyue is young, she is meticulous and should not be underestimated."
If you sense something is wrong, immediately withdraw and leave; do not linger.
Xuanbing Yaoji nodded, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. However, I'll need you to provide support outside this operation, just in case."
The other three agreed in unison, and then each was assigned a task.
The Crimson Flame Lion was responsible for monitoring the movements outside the Prince Jin's residence to prevent any interference.
Silver Frost Ghost Shadow remained hidden in the shadows, ready to support Ice Demoness at any time;
Meanwhile, the divine doctor from Nanling stayed at the inn to oversee the overall situation and provide necessary assistance.
After the plan was finalized, the four quickly dispersed and each took on their respective duties.
Xuanbing Yaoji changed into a simple cloth outfit, put on a bamboo hat, and quietly disappeared into the night.
As night fell, the Prince of Jin's residence was brightly lit.
Xuanbing Yaoji disguised herself as the maid Xiaoju.
She was dressed in a light blue cloth dress, with a simple hair accessory, and carrying a pot of hot tea as she walked slowly forward.
Her expression was calm, but her eyes held a hidden murderous intent; every step she took was carefully calculated.
Like a cheetah lurking in the grass, waiting for the right moment to strike a fatal blow.
“Prince Jin, this is the top-quality Longjing tea that you ordered to be prepared.”
Xuanbing Yaoji spoke softly, her tone conveying a sense of gentleness and respect.
"Give me the tea."
As Xuanbing Yaoji walked to the entrance of her bedchamber, a handsome figure suddenly appeared.
This person was Qi Yuxuan, who carefully protected Qiu Ziyue.
Xuanbing Yaoji looked somewhat flustered and hurriedly handed the tea to me, Qi Yuxuan.
As Qi Yuxuan accepted the tea, Xuanbing Yaoji suddenly spilled it.
"Crackling"
The teapot and teacups shattered, and tea spilled all over the floor.
"How could you be so careless?" Qi Yuxuan said angrily.
"I'm sorry, General Qi, please spare my life."
Inside the house, Li Cunxu also roared:
"Xiaoju, I am treating the princess's injuries. Do not disturb her again. If there is a next time, you will lose your head. Get out."
"Yes, Prince Jin, Princess Consort, General Qi, please calm down. Xiao Ju knows her mistake," Xuanbing Yaoji replied.
Seeing that her plan had failed, Xuanbing Yaoji thought she would find another opportunity to strike.
The night was as dark as ink. Qiu Ziyue sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes closed, quietly savoring the tranquility around her.
Xuanbing Yaoji slowly walked into the room carrying a basin of foot-washing water, a barely perceptible cold smile on her face.
"Your Highness, this is your foot bath water."
Xuanbing Yaoji's voice was gentle and respectful, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.
She secretly added a slow-acting poison to the water she used to wash her feet.
This poison does not take effect immediately, but slowly erodes the victim's body over several days.
Li Cunxu happened to walk into the room and saw the foot-washing water in Xuanbing Yaoji's hand, so he said:
"Let me wash the princess's feet."
He took the foot bath water, gently tested the temperature, and suddenly felt something was wrong.
He abruptly stood up, his gaze like a knife as he shot towards Xuanbing Yaoji.
"Xiaoju, why don't you wash your feet in this basin of water? You've had a long day."
Xuanbing Yaoji was startled, but she quickly concealed her panic and forced a smile:
"Yes, Prince Jin."
She knew that only by obediently following orders could she avoid revealing her identity.
Li Cunxu turned around and whispered a few words to Su Er. Su Er nodded and then personally poured a new basin of water for Qiu Ziyue to wash her feet.
A short while later, Su Er returned with fresh foot bath water.
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and looked at Li Cunxu with gratitude.
Li Cunxu gently knelt down and softly washed Qiu Ziyue's feet.
His movements were gentle and meticulous, as if he were protecting a precious treasure.
Meanwhile, Xuanbing Yaoji had no choice but to take off her shoes and socks and start washing her feet with the poisoned foot bath water.
Her heart was filled with anger and resentment, but she dared not show it.
She knew that if she were discovered, her plan would fail completely.
After washing her feet, Xuanbing Yaoji suppressed her inner pain and left the room as if nothing had happened.
As the night deepened, Qiu Ziyue asked Li Cunxu why he had made Xiaoju wash her own feet earlier.
To be continued in the next chapter!