"Your Highness, this is freshly stewed blood bird's nest, please try it." The personal maid walked slowly forward and spoke to pull Her Highness Princess Wang back from her contemplation.
She pointed casually and said, "Put it down."
"Yes." The maid carefully put down the blood bird's nest, and walked out of the tent slowly and quietly, leaving only Wang Ji alone.
Looking at this bowl of precious blood bird's nest, Wang Ji felt annoyed - after Shen Tang left, she carefully reviewed their conversation and various details, and began to regret that she was too reckless and revealed the trump card of Ten Crows Defense too early.
But the sad thing is that apart from this trump card, he has no other capital to make a deal with Shen Tang.
She initially wanted to use her sex appeal to seduce him, but the governor of Shen County only wrote the words "young and ignorant of women" on his face, so Wang Ji wanted to seduce him, but she had no idea where to start. The other party didn't fall for her tricks at all.
Apart from her looks, she cannot give men the rights and status they like. She is just a mascot.
“… I just hope this person is really reliable…”
Wang Ji used a small silver spoon to stir the blood bird's nest from time to time - it was such a precious and rare thing, not to mention her before, even the mistress who was in charge of the household affairs in the mansion could not afford to taste it, but she had no intention of tasting it now.
Not only was she worried that Shen Tang would be the second "heartless man" who betrayed her trust, she was also worried that Shen Tang would not believe the authenticity of the map. She was most worried that there was something wrong with the map she gave out! If she even offended Shen Tang, she would be completely a lamb to be slaughtered, and every day would be a countdown.
Wrapped in a myriad of worries, Wang Ji sighed again and again.
Yes, you read that right.
She couldn't guarantee the authenticity of the map on the handkerchief she gave to Shen Tang, and its origin was also quite questionable.
But she was at her wit's end, like a gambler who had no chips at all and was in a desperate situation.
The only choice is to go all out.
Take a gamble and maybe you can turn things around.
If you don't gamble, it's a dead end anyway.
Wang Ji chose to gamble.
Use the map given by the mysterious man.
He was called a mysterious man, but in fact he was a scholar whose age could not be determined. After Wang Ji was conferred the title, she went to the Zen temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. He was thin and lean in a gray Confucian robe, and his hair was gray, as if he had experienced many vicissitudes of life.
As soon as this person saw Wang Ji, he immediately revealed her identity.
Ask her: Your Highness, do you know what it means to be "besieged on all sides"
Wang Ji, who was worried about her future, was slightly touched by the scholar's words. She was like a drowning person in the river who grabbed a piece of driftwood, and her eyes burst into bright light.
She asked for advice in a mysterious way: Chu Ge was everywhere, and he was attacked from all sides. How could the Overlord survive this desperate situation
There is always a way out. Even when the road is at its end, there is always a glimmer of hope. If you can get through it, there will be a bright future. The scholar curled his lips, wrinkles gathered at the corners of his eyes, and a smile reached his eyes, waiting to see if His Highness has the courage to fight to the death.
Wang Ji said: I beg you to give me some advice.
Upon hearing this, the scholar took out a small package from his sleeve, handed it to Wang Ji in her puzzled eyes, and said: This thing may be the key to your highness's survival. But before using it, you must open your eyes and think carefully, and don't act too hastily, so as not to bring trouble upon yourself!
After the man finished speaking, a strange wind blew, making Wang Ji unable to open her eyes. When she lowered her arms to shield herself from the wind, she was shocked to find that she was no longer in the same place. The temple was very popular, and many wives of officials liked to come here to seek marriage. They came together and seemed not to notice Wang Ji's sudden appearance... No, that's not right. Before she met the scholar, she was burning incense in the main hall!
What is going on
Just when he thought he was hallucinating in broad daylight, he was shocked to find that mysterious little package in his sleeve.
This thing silently proves that it was not an illusion!
How could the princess dare to say anything? She pretended nothing had happened and returned home surrounded by her maids. She checked the package away from everyone and never dreamed that it was a map.
Looking at the markings and terrain, it's actually Shiwu's!
She was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat.
He hurriedly wrote down a map and destroyed it immediately, and handled the residue after burning carefully.
Afterwards, he used some techniques learned in the inner chamber to print the map on different handkerchiefs.
Normally, there is nothing wrong with the handkerchief, and one can only smell the special scent of powder. Only when it is baked will the true content be revealed. This skill is a unique skill she has developed by studying ancient fragrances. Through it, she helps "talented men and beautiful women" to have secret affairs, collect hard work fees, and improve the quality of life in the back house.
Wang Ji was puzzled. How could this map bring her a ray of hope? Whether she presented it to the king Zheng Qiao or betrayed the scholar to cling to the thigh of Shiwu, the end of her little chess piece was a dead end!
Until I learned about the hatred between Longwu County and Shiwu.
Maybe…
The opportunity has come!
Wang Ji's first target was not Shen Tang but the commander of Yonggu Pass. The latter controlled the military power and had a blood feud with Shiwu. There was no reason for him not to be tempted by this map! But when you really get into Wang Ji's role, you will know how much restrictions you are subject to.
The guard chased them away like flies.
Wang Ji had no time to take action.
He could only settle for the next best thing, observing the Longwu County Magistrate, secretly asking around, and publicly summoning her three times to test her, and finally made her determined to seek cooperation. As for the authenticity of the map, it would naturally not be exposed.
Even if it's fake...
It has to be true before you get out of it!
By the time Wang Ji came to her senses, the blood bird's nest had already cooled down.
Eagerly waiting for Shen Tang's reply.
Instead of waiting for a reply, an attack came!
It was a dark and windy night, a good opportunity for a sneak attack.
Everyone was tired, and with only a few days left to travel to the Ten Crow Kings, the patrols and guards in the camp were becoming less strict. Apart from the crackling sounds of the bonfires, there were only snoring sounds from the tents, and it was almost midnight.
This is when sleep is the deepest.
Among the many tents, only Shen Tang's side had light on, and there was faint crackling sound of chess pieces falling on the board.
Jiang Sheng and Gu Chi fought to the death.
Shen Tang, the master, sat next to her, holding a kettle and nodding his head. His eyelids were almost glued together. Finally, his head slammed against the edge of the chessboard, waking her up. She said in a daze, "It's already late at night, are you coming or not?"
Gu Chi teased: "You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
Jiang Sheng frowned and looked at the situation on the chessboard.
The wrinkles between the eyebrows can kill a fly.
He said, “Three days in a row.”
Gu Chi smiled and said, "If you want to catch a big fish, you always need some patience. Don't rush. Maybe it will be tonight."
Most sneak attacks were a joke to Gu Chi.
Because the enemy will expose themselves.
Shen Tang yawned loudly and said sleepily: "... I don't mind staying up late, but can you guys stop playing chess? This one is more effective than hypnosis..."
Believing Gu Chi’s lies, she stayed up all night for three days.
Afraid of missing the opportunity to grab the kill.
As it happens, these two also like to play chess, and in a relatively quiet environment, the sound of chess pieces falling is comparable to hypnosis.
Gu Chi said: "Wait a little longer."
Shen Tang said helplessly: "The wolf is coming!"
Gu Chi’s credibility is about to hit rock bottom!
The original intention was to complain about Gu Chi, but the result was—
He snapped the chess piece down.
He said solemnly: "My lord, this time the wolf is really here."
An abnormal light appeared outside the tent.
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