Chapter 327 Resurrection of the Dead

Yuan Tiangang's arrogant shouting instantly made Li Shouli, Kui Wenzhong and others look at him sideways, secretly cursing the old fox for being cunning and treacherous. Even Hu Jinghui became solemn.

However, although Zhao Ji looked grim, he did not show any panic, as if he had anticipated Yuan Tiangang's trick.

At this moment, Di Renjie suddenly realized something and exclaimed, "No wonder you asked Di Chun to bring me this message, asking me to arrange for Ruyan, Xiaomei and Zhang Huan to stay near Qianyifang. This is your intention!"

"However, although Ruyan and the others are all very skilled, we are still short of manpower. I'm afraid they may not be able to do it..." Di Renjie still had some doubts.

Facing Di Renjie's question, Zhao Ji gave him a reassuring look and explained, "Don't worry, sir. I have other plans! As the saying goes, it's easy to change a country, but it's hard to change one's nature. How could I not be on guard against someone as capricious, sinister and cunning as Yuan Tiangang?"

Upon hearing this, Di Renjie smiled and nodded, and the worries in his heart were alleviated a little.

It turned out that during the day, Zhao Ji rushed all the way from Qianyifang to Wang Xiaojie's General's Mansion, and happened to meet Di Chun, so he hurriedly asked Di Chun to take a brief message to Di Renjie. At that time, the situation was urgent, and Zhao Ji could not elaborate on the ins and outs of the matter.

But considering that Zhao Ji had just confessed his identity to Di Renjie, Di Renjie naturally believed in him and acted decisively according to his arrangements.

Afterwards, Zhao Ji quickly rushed to Shangyang Palace, met with Wu Zetian, and secretly told Shangguan Wan'er many things.

Then, he met up with Di Renjie and went to the East Palace together. It was a very painstaking arrangement.

Zhao Ji looked at Yuan Tiangang coldly and continued, "During the secret talk at Qianyifang, you mentioned using the miracle of Luohe River to cause chaos, but you deliberately moved the date of the miracle of Luohe River to a later date by one day."

"I knew what you were planning at the time. You just wanted me to let down my guard and create a time difference so that you could take action tonight and drag me into your conspiracy. It turned out to be just as I expected!"

Seeing that Zhao was already prepared, Yuan Tiangang suddenly felt a little flustered.

But he still managed to remain calm, and threatened in a timid manner: "Hmph, don't be too proud too soon. Even if you are prepared, what can you do?"

"The people who sneaked into Shangyang Palace used your name. Wu Zhao is cruel, ruthless, cold-blooded and suspicious. If she investigates the matter later, you will still not have a good ending!"

"So, I advise you to think about it again! Even if Wu Zhao doesn't die tonight, as a general of the Qianniu Guard, you still have a chance to assassinate her when you meet her. It's not too late!"

Seeing that Yuan Tiangang was still harboring illusions and trying to make him turn against him, Zhao couldn't help but burst into laughter.

There was a hint of sarcasm in his smile: "A man of integrity is self-innocent, and a man of integrity is not afraid of his own shadow. The reason why I asked the Qianniu Guards to escort the prince to Shangyang Palace is precisely for this consideration!"

"I might as well tell you that all your schemes are under my control! Xiao Qingfang and her mob, don't even think about setting foot in the threshold of Shangyang Palace!"

It was extremely abrupt to hear Xiao Qingfang's name spoken by Zhao Ji again.

Li Shouli, Kui Wenzhong and Xiaohui all looked shocked, except Di Renjie, who seemed to have known the secret for a long time and remained calm.

Yuan Tiangang's mind was exposed by this sentence. He looked panicked at the moment, and his words were already flustered: "How...how do you know that Xiao Qingfang is not dead?"

Seeing that Yuan Tiangang was completely at a loss, Zhao Ji knew that Yuan Tiangang had no more tricks up his sleeve and couldn't help but smile.
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At the same time, the moon was dark and the wind was strong, with a few dark clouds covering the sky. It was a good time to kill and set fire!
Near Qianyifang, on the only road leading to the imperial city, the barking of guard dogs from several households broke the silence around them.

Many houses along the street were temporarily requisitioned, and every courtyard was filled with soldiers.

In one of the courtyards was a two-story building with a window upstairs open. A Qianniu Guard was sticking his head out on a ladder to observe. It was Zhang Huan.

The room inside was pitch black, but a few dark shadows could be vaguely seen hiding in it. A burly man with a long sword on his waist was walking around the room anxiously, and from time to time he ran to Zhang Huan to look around.

The others were all petite and pretty women.

"General Wang, aren't you tired from walking? It's so dark here that I'm almost dizzy! It would be bad if we alert the Snake Spirit rebels!" Ruyan's slightly teasing voice came out.

It was she and Li Yuanfang who rescued Wang Xiaojie in Yingzhou City and returned all the way to Pingzhou, so the three of them were quite familiar with each other and were less restrained in their words.

Sisters Xiaomei and Xiaofeng held hands, listened to Ruyan's teasing, and smiled at each other.

Wang Xiaojie finally stopped walking after hearing this, and said with a hint of complaint: "Oh my Miss Ruyan, how can I not be anxious? According to Chengyuan's request, I led the troops to Qianyifang."

"But I've waited for half a day and didn't see even a ghost. But I promised Di Gong that I would go to the East Palace! I can't afford to be punished if anything goes wrong! This... I can't even light a lamp, sigh!" Wang Xiaojie shook his head helplessly and sighed.

At this time, the quiet woman sitting on the stool spoke up: "General Wang, why should you be so anxious? The Duke of Pinglu has asked His Majesty for permission, and the East Palace has also made proper arrangements."

"This matter concerns the safety of your majesty, and there can be no mistakes. That's why your majesty has specially sent me out of the palace to assist. General, please be patient for a while, and I believe the outcome will be clear soon!"

Wang Xiaojie saw Shangguan Wan'er speak, so he had to suppress his impatience: "Your words are reasonable, but I was impatient, and I am sorry to make you laugh."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled calmly, "General, you are too kind. Tonight, at least, I have done a great service to the king. Your honor and favor will surely be greater than before!"

After being comforted, Wang Xiaojie was no longer anxious, and the atmosphere in the room immediately calmed down.

However, when Xiaofeng heard Shangguan Wan'er speak, she quietly tugged at Xiaomei's sleeve, as if conveying some subtle hint.

However, in order to distance herself from Zhao Ji, Shangguan Wan'er deliberately did not even call him "General Zhao" and used the unfamiliar title of Duke of Pinglu.

But it must be said that women's sixth sense is very scary. Shangguan Wan'er was entrusted by Zhao Ji to handle the finality of the matter. Although she was very careful, the two sisters still guessed the clues.

Shangguan Wan'er was by Wu Zetian's side. She had met Ruyan during the incident at Hanguang Temple and knew that she and Li Yuanfang were in love with each other.

Now, the twin sisters' attitude towards her was vaguely unfriendly, which made Shangguan Wan'er unable to help but suspect something.

There was no grudge between them in the past, and no hatred between them today. They had nothing to do with each other. If there was any entanglement, it could only be because of Zhao Ji.

Just as Wang Xiaojie, Ruyan and others were talking, a team of assassins dressed in Qianniuwei uniforms quietly rushed out from Qianyifang near the imperial city and approached Shangyang Palace silently.

The two people in the lead were a man and a woman. The man had a pair of small eyes similar to Zhang Huan's. He was Xiao Jing, a close confidant of Xiao Qingfang's clan.

The armor on the woman was very similar to that of the Qianniu Guards, but also slightly different. It was clearly the attire of a Grand Chief of the Inner Guards. That person was naturally Xiao Qingfang.

Zhang Huan could see clearly from the upper floor, and immediately ran into the house to report: "General! They are coming! There are at least several hundred people!"

Wang Xiaojie was not surprised when he heard the news, but delighted: "Good timing! Pass the order down, get ready to act!"

Before he finished speaking, he rushed out first. Sisters Ruyan and Xiaomei also prepared their weapons and were ready to fight.

(End of this chapter)