Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 1010

"So why are you here pretending to be Zheng Qiming?" asked Yun Shang indifferently with her eyes fixed on Qian Liu. Actually she was not calm in her mind.

Qian Liu looked up with a smile, "I once disguised myself as a guard and went to see Zheng Qiming.

As he used to see me before, I let him see me and then persuaded him to play such a secret game with me."

Hearing this, Yun Shang couldn't help laughing, "A secret game? Did you see him before or after he killed Doctor Xue Yan?"

Qian Liu was afraid that Yun Shang would misunderstand her. As soon as Yun Shang finished speaking, she tried to explain in a hurry, "Doctor Xue Yan is not dead."

Yun Shang was surprised. Even Luo Qingyan turned to Qian Liu and said in a calm voice, "It's impossible. Our secret guards witnessed the death of Doctor Xue Yan and buried him in person. The secret guards have made sure that there was no disguise, though they found there were some marks on his body. There must be no mistake about this case."

Qian Liu nodded, "Yes, your Majesty's Secret guards saw Doctor Xue Yan's body. That's because Xia Houjing's men were watching us at that time. We didn't dare to take any action, so we had to make your Majesty's Secret guards misunderstand us."

"Then what should the truth be?" Yun Shang asked. Qian Liu bit her lips and went on softly, "I discussed with Zheng Qiming about the first step to get Xia Houjing's trust. Zheng Qiming told me the secret about your majesty and the Prince. It was I who made the decision to let Zheng Qiming win the trust of Xia Houjing with this news. Because I thought it's true and your majesty will know it sooner or later. I believe you will not be knocked down by it. And if we wanted to get Xia Houjing's trust, we should have valuable chips, otherwise, Xia Houjing would not believe in Zheng Qiming.

As expected, after Xia Houjing knew about this secret about your majesty, he really began to trust Zheng Qiming. But Xia Houjing was still afraid that Zheng Qiming might have used fake news. Thus he made the excuse that he was afraid that Doctor Xue Yan would cure your majesty and the Prince and asked Zheng Qiming to kill Doctor Xue Yan. I know that was a test for Zheng Qiming. If Zheng Qiming did it, Xia Houjing would completely trust him, so I asked Zheng Qiming to agree with it. Then I bought a sword that folk artists use for performance. The sword had a gear and could be retracted. Before Zheng Qiming arrived at the Changbai Mountain, I went there and told Doctor Xue Yan about it in advance."

There was a hint of calmness and joy in Qian Liu's eyes. She said, "Doctor Xue Yan put the suspended animation drug in his mouth in advance, and prepared well a bag of chicken blood. We thus made a good show together for Xia Houjing, but I didn't expect that his Majesty's people would come to see Doctor Xue Yan at that moment. Since his Majesty's people buried Doctor Xue Yan, Xia Houjing seemed to be more convinced. Afterwards, when there was no one left on the spot, I went back to save Doctor Xue Yan."

"Where is Doctor Xue Yan now?" asked Luo Qingyan. There was a touch of joy in his eyes.

Qian Liu hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, Doctor Xue Yan is still near the Changbai Mountain, but he has changed to another place. I'm afraid you don't know that since he had taken the suspended animation drug and was buried in the place without ice and snow under the Changbai Mountain, Doctor Xue Yan doesn't have to rely on ice or snow for his survival any longer.

Since then, Xia Houjing has trusted Zheng Qiming completely. Xia Houjing lost a battle a few days ago and was about to launch a surprise attack to fight back. A few days ago, Zheng Qiming advised Xia Houjing to come back to the Jin City and spread the news about your majesty and the Prince in the city. In this way, he would have a chance to win over the support from the officials in the court and make use of the opportunity to start a war against you. Xia Houjing accepted Zheng Qiming's suggestions because he was confident that he was supported by Zheng Qiming and his followers. I followed them to the Jin City and found out that the Mingfeng House was opened by Ning Qian. So I deliberately chose this place when I made an appointment with Xia Houjing's informer in the court, in order to let your majesty get the news in advance. " Qian Liu smiled at Yun Shang.

Yun Shang didn't say anything. Qian Liu kept silent for a while and then said, "The reason why I disguised as Zheng Qiming today was that he was afraid that his majesty wouldn't believe what he said, Thus I... I just came here."

Hearing what Qian Liu said, Yun Shang smiled, "Why do you think I will believe what you said? Don't forget why you left me at that time."

Hearing this, the smile on Qian Liu's face disappeared, leaving only a trace of embarrassment and bitterness there. After a long time, she said, "I know I made a mistake before, and I also know that your majesty will never forgive the betrayal of someone you have trusted so much. I..."

But she suddenly stopped at this point. After a long pause, she lowered her head and said in a lower voice, "Well, it's all my fault anyway. I should bear the responsibility. But I didn't lie to you about what has happened up till now. The people who were caught with me just now are all from Xia Houjing. Your majesty, no matter what, you can't keep them alive."

Yun Shang smiled and said softly, "You'd better think about yourself." Then Yun Shang turned around, intending to leave the dungeon.

Luo Qingyan also stood up and asked Qian Liu, "Where is the real Zheng Qiming?"

Qian Liu seemed to be a little depressed. She replied softly, "He is in the shop he used to sell medicine in the Sancun Alley."

Luo Qingyan nodded and followed Yun Shang out of the secret prison.

It was already dawn outside. Yun Shang breathed a sigh of relief, but she was a little happy in her heart. She looked up at the sky and turned to Luo Qingyan, "Your Majesty, it's almost time for the court. Let's go back to the Weiyang Palace and change into the court clothes. Your majesty hasn't slept all night. If there is nothing important after the court, you can go back to the Weiyang Palace and have a rest."