Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

Chapter 819: Chapter 669

Yu Chenglou spoke each word carefully: "Merchant’s Military Book."

Meng Qianqian suppressed her surging emotions and asked in a calm tone, "I’m not from the Shang family, how would I have the Shang Family’s Military Book?"

"You’re not, but Chen Long is Shang Jue’s adopted son, and he has acknowledged you as his sister. I think he must have regarded you as that child from back then."

As Yu Chenglou spoke, his gaze fell upon Meng Qianqian. "It’s strange; you don’t look like that child at all, but you truly have the blood of the Shang family’s orphan on you. I noticed this at the welcome banquet. You resemble Shang Jue’s child more than Chen Long does."

Meng Qianqian sneered, "Maybe I am."

Yu Chenglou said, "The Shang family is dead."

Meng Qianqian said, "Maybe I’m the fierce ghost of the Shang family, reincarnated to take your lives."

Yu Chenglou remained unafraid, "That would be perfect. If you’re the fierce ghost of the Shang family, then you should certainly be able to produce the Military Book. Think it over carefully and come find me anytime."

He tossed a wind chime to Meng Qianqian, "I’ve heard you have an eagle. If you want to cooperate with me, let your eagle bring it to me, and I’ll come to the Governor Mansion to see you."

"Who’s there!"

A flying leaf shot towards the wall-climbing Yu Chenglou.

Yu Chenglou flicked a hidden weapon in return, knocking away the leaf filled with inner strength, and then used his Qinggong to disappear into the boundless night.

"No need to pursue."

Meng Qianqian said.

Two figures stopped their chase and walked towards Meng Qianqian.

Meng Qianqian looked at the two, "Why are you here?"

Ji Li said disgruntledly, "Ask him!"

Chen Long, out of patience, said, "His place is too rundown."

Ji Li scoffed, "A Snake wouldn’t mind my home’s poor condition!"

Chen Long, "Afraid you’d get in trouble kneeling on a washboard."

Ji Li, shot through the heart by that comment, "..."

"What happened?"

"What happened?"

Meng Qianqian and Chen Long asked in unison.

Meng Qianqian was asking about the kneeling on the washboard matter, while Chen Long was concerned about the Loulan envoy who had just infiltrated the mansion.

"His issue isn’t urgent; I’m more curious about Ji Li’s."

As a bystander, who wouldn’t want to watch a heated drama unfold?

Ji Li glared at Chen Long, "You better not tell!"

Chen Long, "He forgot he was a Prince Consort, got chased out by Princess Wanping."

Meng Qianqian was incredulous, "You could forget that?"

Ji Li righteously argued, "... So what? It’s my first time being a Prince Consort too! Isn’t it normal to forget? Haven’t you ever forgotten you were married?"

Meng Qianqian shook her head, "No."

Ji Li, "..."

Only Ji Li was in a world of hurt.

After such a commotion, Meng Qianqian felt hungry and had the small kitchen prepare some food. The group sat in the courtyard, eating while discussing the matter of Yu Chenglou.

Meng Qianqian didn’t hide anything.

"Was your mother killed by Ai Mulang?"

Ji Li looked at Chen Long in surprise.

Meng Qianqian also wanted to know if what Yu Chenglou said was true or false.

Chen Long paused and said, "Yes."

"This Ai Mulang is not simple," Ji Li rubbed his chin. "Shang Jue was killed by Gongsun Yanming, yet the Loulan people didn’t even spare his body, riddling it with arrows. Do the Loulan people hate him that much?"

Chen Long said, "My father was the Loulan people’s nightmare."

In his heart, he was no longer a Loulan princely heir; he had only one father, and that was Shang Jue.

Ji Li asked puzzledly, "This Yu Chenglou, on the surface a Loulan musician, yet betrays the Loulan Queen Consort. What’s he up to?"

Meng Qianqian said solemnly, "There are two possibilities. One is that it’s the Queen Consort’s scheme, intentionally letting him approach us, using the betrayal as a means to gain our trust."

Ji Li asked, "What about the second possibility?"

Meng Qianqian pondered for a moment and said, "The second possibility is that he is not Loulan, but a spy from one of the other major vassal states."

The ten great vassals seem harmonious on the surface, but who can say they are truly united?

Especially since the Loulan King doesn’t have much time left; those vassals he oppressed have long been restless, eager to vie for the title of Vassal King.

Chen Long remained silent.

Ji Li elbowed him, "You’re acting strange, why aren’t you talking? Your mother was killed by Ai Mulang, don’t you want to seek revenge? This isn’t like you! From what I know as Commander Guard, you’d have grabbed a sword and rushed to the mansion to chop off Ai Mulang’s head!"

"Although, you might not succeed, but you wouldn’t care either."

It’s undeniable, though Ji Li seems unreliable, in crucial moments, he is quite meticulous.

Given Chen Long’s nature, knowing Ai Mulang was his mother’s murderer, he would never miss such a golden opportunity to assassinate Ai Mulang.

Unless——

There’s something more important than avenging his mother.

Meng Qianqian gently held Chen Long’s wrist, "Brother."

"I get it!"

Ji Li snapped his folding fan shut, "Is Ai Mulang holding something over you? Or is it that she——"

Whether moved by Meng Qianqian or wanting to stop some guy from making wild guesses, in the end, Chen Long told the truth.

"Ai Mulang has a living Shang family member."

Ji Li gasped, "Shang Changle? Shang Wuyou? One is in Witch Mountain, the other at the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion! Ah! Which one did Ai Mulang capture? It can’t be Shang Changle, she has the Goddess’s protection. Shang Wuyou? No way? That kid became Pavilion Master for a few days and has already fallen into captivity?"

Chen Long: ... It would be better to let him continue to imagine wild scenarios.

Chen Long sighed deeply, "Ai Mulang claims she has someone who can write the Shang Family’s Military Book."

Ji Li instantly leaned in, "Someone who can write the Shang Family’s Military Book? Who is it?"

Meng Qianqian’s hand clenched: Father!

Ji Li elbowed him again, "You’re acting strange, why aren’t you talking? Your mother was killed by Ai Mulang, don’t you want to seek revenge? This isn’t like you! From what I know as Commander Guard, you’d have grabbed a sword and rushed to the mansion to chop off Ai Mulang’s head!"

"Although, you might not succeed, but you wouldn’t care either."

It’s undeniable, though Ji Li seems unreliable, in crucial moments, he is quite meticulous.

Given Chen Long’s nature, knowing Ai Mulang was his mother’s murderer, he would never miss such a golden opportunity to assassinate Ai Mulang.

Unless——

There’s something more important than avenging his mother.

Meng Qianqian gently held Chen Long’s wrist, "Brother."

"I get it!"

Ji Li snapped his folding fan shut, "Is Ai Mulang holding something over you? Or is it that she——"

Whether moved by Meng Qianqian or wanting to stop some guy from making wild guesses, in the end, Chen Long told the truth.

"Ai Mulang has a living Shang family member."

Ji Li gasped, "Shang Changle? Shang Wuyou? One is in Witch Mountain, the other at the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion! Ah! Which one did Ai Mulang capture? It can’t be Shang Changle, she has the Goddess’s protection. Shang Wuyou? No way? That kid became Pavilion Master for a few days and has already fallen into captivity?"

Chen Long: ... It would be better to let him continue to imagine wild scenarios.

Chen Long sighed deeply, "Ai Mulang claims she has someone who can write the Shang Family’s Military Book."

Ji Li instantly leaned in, "Someone who can write the Shang Family’s Military Book? Who is it?"

Meng Qianqian’s hand clenched: Father!