Who was manipulating things from behind the scenes?0

Silver light flowed through the night, enveloping the immortal palace. But it didn’t obscure the immortal music and twittering chatting and laughter coming from the Hundred Flowers Palace. It drifted into the ears of Li Mengtu, who was waiting outside of Young Aurora Hall in his role as Zhong Chi.0

Inside the main hall, Xu Qing also heard it. Xu Qing looked up at the person standing outside. Li Mengtu is acting strangely today....0

Xu Qing’s eyes glittered. Normally speaking, his study partner would leave at night, unless otherwise ordered to stay. It was rare to see him around at this hour. With such thoughts on his mind, Xu Qing waved his hand to produce a Go board.0

“Zhong Chi,” he said.0

His study partner hurried into the hall, saying, “Your humble servant is here, Young Lord.”0

“Play Go with me.” Xu Qing looked down at the Go board.0

“Sure thing.” Nodding, Li Mengtu hurried over.0

Xu Qing took a game piece and put it on the board. Game pieces descended. The sound of the wind grew stronger.0

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The wind that night was cold as it screamed through the Scourgebolt Palace. Sir Vilespirit was hurrying through it in the guise of the middle-aged corrections officer whose identity he had taken.0

Someone must have figured out who I really am. That’s why everything...0