Mountains, Rivers, and the Grain Altar
Chapter 78

A Choice Between Two Paths

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"Really?"

Hearing this, Jiang Zhizhou smiled again, "But I still won, because this time, I came not for Gu Insect, but for you."

Gao Zhanqi's eyes narrowed. "I'm just a useless person, so why do you deserve so much effort?"

Jiang Zhizhou shook his head. "No, how can someone who can raise Gu be described in general terms?"

"Although Mother Gu Insect is not on your side, you must have a way to suppress it. It's just that you haven't made it clear to anyone."

Jiang Zhizhou's words made Gao Zhanqi secretly frightened.

Who is this person?

Why are you so insightful about Gu Insect?

Could it be that the person in front of me is the same person?

However, the smell on Jiang Zhizhou's body is very clean, completely different from that of his Gao Zhanqi.

Since he is not a person in this way, why does he know so much about it?

Jiang Zhizhou saw the expression on Gao Zhanqi's face and knew what he was thinking at this moment.

But he didn't say anything, but took Gao Zhanqi to a high-rise building.

Gao Zhanqi Looking down, the more I looked, the more familiar the pavilions and pavilions where the lights were flickering were.

He thought for a moment and was shocked, "This is not exactly that..."

Jiang Zhizhou smiled again, "Sure enough, you have good eyesight. It seems that you are indeed very familiar with the terrain here."

Gao Zhanqi did not refute.

"Being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Prime Minister's Residence from such a wide field of vision is a great blessing in life."

Jiang Zhizhou sighed with emotion.

"There are many dangers here, aren't you afraid of being discovered?"

"Don't you think the scenery here is wonderful?"

Jiang Zhizhou did not respond to Gao Zhanqi's words, but pointed to the beautiful scenery below and said, "Take a guess, what is our prime minister thinking about at this time?"

Gao Zhanqi also smiled slightly, "How can you and I understand the meaning of the superior? But..."

Gao Zhanqi took a look at the scenery below and said, "How can Mr. Yixiang be willing to be the thing in the pool if he is so ambitious?"

"What you said is true! Therefore, what your master and the prime minister are planning makes people very curious."

Gao Zhanqi knew he had made a mistake and smiled dumbly, "I am just a pawn, how can I know such secrets?"

"You don't know, but you can help."

After saying that, Jiang Zhizhou stepped forward and grabbed Gao Zhanqi's wrist. "Let me ask you, how many Offspring Insects are there?"

Gao Zhanqi smiled on his face, "What if I don't say it?"

"You know the outcome better than I do. Besides, if you say it clearly, I can save you."

Gao Zhanqi laughed, "Save? The world is a prison, so how can we save it?"

"If you have your own freedom, even if you have a narrow escape from death, you will be truly free after that. Don't you want to?"

Gao Zhanqi smiled calmly, "How can you be at ease when you are born without being able to recognize people and ghosts?"

Jiang Zhizhou still insisted. "If you want, you can."

For a long time, no response.

Jiang Zhizhou is not annoyed, and even the expression on his face has not changed.

Gao Zhanqi slowly exhaled a breath and looked at the man who was standing on his side, but his face was starting to become a little blurry.

"What do you want me to do?"

A smile flashed across the corner of Jiang Zhizhou's mouth, "This matter is naturally very simple..."

Capital City, Yang Qing mansion

Yang Qing was sitting at the desk when he felt a gust of wind blowing in front of his eyes.

He raised his eyebrows and said, "How will you gain from this trip?"

The wind stopped and the figures appeared.

It was the person who had confided in Gao Zhanqi and Prime Minister's Residence in the high-rise building before, Jiang Zhizhou.

He raised his hand and wiped it behind his ear, and then, a delicate and small Mask fell on his hand.

"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

"Oh?"

Yang Qing pointed to the chair beside him. "I would like to hear the details."

Jiang Zhizhou sat down as instructed, let out a breath and said, "I'm a little curious, how did you guess these things?"

Yang Qing smiled slightly, "Actually, it's not difficult."

"The Northern Liang delegation entered from Yan Pass to Capital City and was able to travel smoothly without letting others notice. Only one person can achieve this kind of extraordinary energy."

Yang Qing paused. "Of course, if such a big move is not for an unknown purpose, why is it necessary?"

"I think our Prime Minister is a little restless."

"Yes, otherwise, with his calm temperament, he would definitely not choose such an inappropriate path."

Jiang Zhizhou looked at Yang Qing: "It can also be known from this that this lord is probably a little out of his depth."

Yang Qing shook his head and said, "The prime minister has been sitting on his throne for more than ten years, and no one else has been able to shake his position. This time it is just a coincidence, allowing you and me to gain an advantage."

"Yes, it's only half a point. But, this half point is a huge opportunity for you and me."

"If we can seize this opportunity, we may win."

Jiang Zhizhou then nodded. "Yes, that's why Gu-Expelling Practitioner and I pointed out a clear path."

Yang Qing also laughed, "This is a very good move! The rest is just waiting for the time to come."

Capital City, Chengqian Hall

Chu Jinghui, wearing a bright yellow robe, was sitting in front of the imperial case, writing furiously and reviewing memorials. Eunuch Zhang stood with his head bowed, waiting to one side.

Suddenly, Chu Jinghui moved and looked up at Eunuch Zhang: "Xiao Zhangzi, what time is it now?"

Eunuch Zhang took a step forward and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's almost time to be ugly."

Chu Jinghui reached out and pressed his eyebrows. "I suddenly felt a little stuffy in my heart, as if something had not been done yet, but I couldn't remember it for the moment."

Eunuch Zhang said humbly again, "Maybe the emperor has worked too hard in recent days and is too tired."

Chu Jinghui shook his head and said, "No, this feeling is very strange. I want to go to bed, but I feel uneasy."

"Your Majesty, why don't Dr. Xuan come and take a look? If this continues, I'm afraid it will damage the dragon's body."

Chu Jinghui did not respond, but thought of something else, "What has Yang Chengming done recently? Why didn't I see him coming?"

Hearing Chu Jinghui mention Yang Qing, Eunuch Zhang was shocked. What did the emperor mean by this?

Didn't Yang Chengming come here in person during the day and be turned away by the emperor?

However, it was mentioned at this time, but for some unknown reason...

Eunuch Zhang cautiously raised his head, glanced at Chu Jinghui, and saw nothing unusual. He immediately replied, "If that's the case, why doesn't the Emperor know that Lord Yang will come and ask about it?"

Chu Jinghui nodded slightly. "Well, tomorrow you go and announce the decree. I want to see what he is doing."

Eunuch Zhang said as he was told, "I obey the order."

Chu Jinghui turned around and sat down behind the imperial desk. Eunuch Zhang said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, I have just ordered people to prepare snacks. I think the Emperor must be hungry at this time. It is getting late, and after having snacks, the Emperor can rest well."

"That's fine." Chu Jinghui nodded.

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