Gu Long's World: Starting with the Legend of Chu Liuxiang

Chapter 160 The Mystery of the Prince's Mansion

Chapter 160 The Mystery of the Prince's Mansion

The other person next to Hua Manlou was dressed in luxurious clothes with a novel style that looked extremely exquisite. He was also holding a folding fan in his hand, which did not look like an ordinary item either.

"Check-in!"

"Sign-in successful for Jin Jiuling, information obtained regarding Xue Bing's hiding place."

Jiang Fengyue's expression was grave. It seemed that Xue Bing, who was outside, had probably been abducted.

No wonder Jin Jiuling disguised himself as the Embroidered Thief to rob people everywhere. He used to be just a lowly official in the Six Doors, and the clothes he was wearing now might cost him a month's salary.

I've heard that he's also an expert in identifying antiques, but if he wants to maintain the kind of first-class lifestyle he usually lives, he still doesn't have enough money.

The group was now sitting in the exquisite flower hall of the Prince of Pingnan's mansion, drinking.

Jiang Fengyue noticed that although everyone had been raising their glasses for so long, Ye Gucheng had not touched a drop of alcohol. She heard that he only drank plain water and rarely drank tea, as if he believed that drinking flavored water, especially strong liquor, would affect his swordsmanship and mind.

He and Ximen Chuixue were so alike; both wore white robes, both abstained from alcohol, and both possessed superb swordsmanship.

Is this feeling of loneliness and pride necessary for mastering unparalleled swordsmanship?

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When Lu Xiaofeng saw two familiar faces, he knew what had happened that night. He drank the fastest, as if he had something sad on his mind.

Lu Xiaofeng downed another cup of wine and said, "You all knew I was coming, and you were hiding in the shadows waiting to watch the show?"

Jin Jiuling sighed, "I knew you would come, because you wanted to try and see if you could get into that treasure vault. What I didn't expect was that you brought a friend with you."

Jiang Fengyue smiled slightly.

Lu Xiaofeng frowned and said, "So you just watched the show the whole time?"

Jin Jiuling said, "I only discovered you when you got to the roof. Your disguise was already quite good, but unfortunately, appearing on the roof of the treasure vault was still too conspicuous."

Lu Xiaofeng glanced at Jiang Fengyue and said, "My friend here is already considered the most capable person in the world. Even he couldn't do anything about that treasure vault. I really can't imagine who could possibly get inside."

Jin Jiuling raised a glass of wine and said, "I also have great faith in your friend's abilities. How many people in the world can break the sword of the Lord of Baiyun City?"

Ye Gucheng seemed indifferent to everything, but suddenly said to Lu Xiaofeng, "Ximen Chuixue is your friend?"

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Lu Xiaofeng's worst fears came true. The two people, so alike, were like destined enemies, entangled in an inescapable fate.

Ye Gucheng knew that there were people in the world whose martial arts were better than his, such as Jiang Fengyue today, and even Lu Xiaofeng might be better than him, but he was confident that his swordsmanship was the best in the world, so he wanted to find Ximen Chuixue to have a sword duel.

Lu Xiaofeng had no choice but to give vague answers, hoping to get away with it.

Ye Gucheng kept pressing for answers.

At this point, Lu Xiaofeng had no choice but to feign drunkenness and shout, "Where's the wine? Why is there no wine left?"

Jin Jiuling said, "I'll go get it for you."

Lu Xiaofeng asked, "Where is the wine kept?"

Jin Jiuling said, "The wine is stored in the wine cellar."

Jiang Fengyue suddenly laughed and asked, "You think you can get into the wine cellar?"

Hua Manlou explained, "There is no place in this palace that he cannot enter."

Jiang Fengyue smiled and asked, "Why?"

Hua Manlou said, "Since you dare to come to this Prince's mansion in the middle of the night, don't you even know who the new head steward is?"

Jiang Fengyue stared at Jin Jiuling with a meaningful look and smiled, "So it's Steward Jin."

Jin Jiuling could go anywhere, even the treasury was easy for him. He had a complex network of connections in the palace, and now he was the steward of the palace.

Jiang Chongwei was blinded by him, Mingzhu was stolen by him, and now he has become the steward because of this. It is simply a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

Lu Xiaofeng said loudly, "Please, Steward Jin, lead the way to the wine cellar."

The two of them left, and Jiang Fengyue followed them out.

Lu Xiaofeng was unwilling to face the issue of Ye Gucheng. He was really afraid that Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue would meet, which would surely lead to a fight to the death.

The entrance to the wine cellar was right next to the treasure vault, in the small bungalow where Ye Gucheng had just been standing. Jin Jiuling unlocked the door with the key.

Upon entering the small house, before even reaching the wine cellar, Jin Jiuling lifted a stone slab and led the two down a dozen or so stone steps.

It was only then that things became clear: the owner of the Prince's mansion must be a connoisseur of wine. Jiang Fengyue and Lu Xiaofeng had never seen such a large wine cellar before.

As if struck by a thought, Lu Xiaofeng asked, "Is this wine cellar located beneath the treasure vault?"

Jin Jiuling pondered for a moment and said, "It seems so."

Lu Xiaofeng frowned and said, "If we make a hole in the top of this wine cellar, can we go directly into the treasure vault?"

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Jin Jiuling shook his head and said, "Although the defenses of this wine cellar are not as tight as those of the treasure vault, you still need a key to get in."

Lu Xiaofeng asked, "Doesn't Jiang Chongwei have the key?"

Jin Jiuling said, "But he would never hand over the key to the Embroidered Thief."

Lu Xiaofeng sighed, "What if someone could steal the key and make a model of it?"

A glint of cunning flashed in Jin Jiuling's eyes as he slowly said, "Are you referring to Jiang Qingxia?"

As long as Lu Xiaofeng's suspicions are shifted to Jiang Qingxia, and Lu Xiaofeng follows that lead to the Red Shoes organization, Jin Jiuling can deceive everyone.

Now that things are back on track, Lu Xiaofeng, after failing to enter the treasure vault, has begun to suspect Jiang Qingxia again.

Lu Xiaofeng has begun to believe that Jiang Qingxia and the Embroidery Thief are from the same organization. He thinks that if he finds Jiang Qingxia, he can follow the clues to find the Embroidery Thief.

After Jin Jiuling accompanied the two to get the wine, he left. When Lu Xiaofeng returned to the flower hall carrying a large jar of wine, only Hua Manlou was left there.

A person who doesn't like drinking or drinking with others will naturally go home to sleep early.

Seeing Lu Xiaofeng drinking again, although he wasn't actually drunk, he pretended to be drunk, filling the quiet palace with his noisy voice.

Jiang Fengyue shook his head helplessly, because he knew what Jin Jiuling was going to do after leaving, so he couldn't stay here for long.

Jiang Fengyue patted Hua Manlou on the shoulder and said, "Brother Hua, I'm leaving Old Lu in your care. I'll be going now."

Lu Xiaofeng, who was still singing loudly, suddenly stopped singing when he heard Jiang Fengyue was leaving, and asked in confusion, "Where are you going?"

Jiang Fengyue gazed quietly at Lu Xiaofeng and said, "I'm going to save someone."

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Lu Xiaofeng asked, "Who should we save? And why should we save them?"

Jiang Fengyue sighed, "Only by saving that person will you avoid regretting it for the rest of your life."