587 A Night Visi (2/2)

”They haven't been to war.”

”Tell me really now.” The Second Consort suddenly ended the friendly banter and became serious. ”I've heard enough gossip, but surely the Dragon King doesn't want to be discredited?”

Of course Gu Shenwei did not want that. He had spent all that time crossing the Royal Court, so he also had to finish this conversation as quickly as possible. He responded, ”I don't trust King Rizhu.”

”Hmm,” replied the Second Consort ambiguously. She seemed to agree with Gu Shenwei but also looked a bit doubtful.

”King Rizhu claimed to be the protector of the Khan, but I heard that the Khan wants to weaken the power of the Naihang Tribe. Besides, both you and Chief Consort are from the Naihang Tribe, and since you already hold such a large advantage, there's no need for King Rizhu to ask me for help.”

”Why would you believe me if you don't believe King Rizhu?”

”Because you hate him.”

”Haha.” The Second Consort laughed heartily but wasn't able to completely hide the flutters in her heart. ”The Dragon King is really a good comedian. Where did you hear this gossip? From a herdsman who's too old to move except to whisper rumors?”

”I guessed.”

”Guessed?” Second Consort's smile suddenly disappeared. ”Save your breath if you are trying to trick me. King Rizhu and I are united by common interests. He needs to ensure the power of the Naihang Tribe while I need to retain my position. That's all. There's no such thing as hating him or not hating him. Whether he wants to protect the Khan or not is not important to me, nor is it to you. All you need to know is that your enemy is King Kuari.”

The Second Consort's series of words made Gu Shenwei even more sure of his guess. ”I didn't mean to trick you into anything. Please let me finish first. If I'm wrong, you can drive me away. I'll go to King Rizhu and kowtow to him as an apology.”

”Say it.”

Gu Shenwei's speculation wasn't entirely imaginary. Although the officials were reluctant to offer the Dragon King more information, Fang Wenshi still could learn a lot of hearsay from various channels. Lots of the rumors were useless, but Gu Shenwei could still extract some useful information, thus laying the foundation for his guess.

It was a bold conjecture but it could explain a lot of the doubts he had.

”The poison on the saber that killed King Rizhu's son was not applied by my father.”

”You really know how to defend Gu Lun, but what does that have to do with King Rizhu and me? Anyway, his son was dead and I was married the Khan.”

”It was King Rizhu who applied the poison. He killed his own son so that he could legitimately present you to the Khan. The Khan has had his eye on you long before you became famous; the only obstacle was that you were engaged.”

The Second Consort's expression changed with each word Gu Shenwei said, between being surprised, confused, and finally furious. ”Who do you think you are? A god? Get out!”

For the first time, Gu Shenwei felt that he had seen the Second Consort's true face instead of being kept in a dark thick fog and forced to accept her guidance.

”I'm not a god. I'm like you, someone who has made up their mind for revenge.”

The Second Consort breathed heavily. For a moment, she seemed to want to shout and wake up the whole camp, but her voice dropped when she spoke next. ”Your enemy is Golden Roc Castle.”

”The poison on the saber was provided by Golden Roc Castle.”

”Are you sure?”

”The poison was very special, and not many people in the world can produce it, of whom Golden Roc Castle is one of them. If the rumor is right, King Rizhu used to be very friendly with Golden Roc Castle.”

The Second Consort fell silent.

Gu Shenwei had already figured this out from Shangguan Shaomin. The previous generation's Unique King had vowed to give up all secret arts yet they had kept the production method of the Female Gu, which meant that Golden Roc Castle might have more techniques hidden away.

Since Lotus was quite sure that the Waning Moon Hall hadn't sent anyone to Norland, the most reasonable source of poison would be Golden Roc Castle.

Gu Shenwei couldn't guarantee the accuracy of the guess, but he appeared quite confident in front of the Second Consort.

The Second Consort paused for a long while before saying, ”You are very clever, but beware of being too clever. It will cause you big trouble.”

Gu Shenwei had heard similar words before, but this time he wanted to say that he had been causing trouble this whole time and that the solution to big trouble was to cause bigger trouble.

”I think we can unite again, a real alliance.”

”You believe me, but I don't believe you.” The Second Consort showed a slight contempt smirk, and then continued, saying, ”You only brought fifty or so people with you. How can you compete with the kings of the Norland?”

”I can't, but with your strength, we can, and I also have a thousand female soldiers of the Land of Fragrance.”

The Second Consort was still hesitating. She was very surprised that the Dragon King had figured out her secrets. She had to slowly accept all this. ”Help me save a person, lend me the female soldiers of the Land of Fragrance, and then we will be united.”

”Who?”

”Luo Ningcha. She was taken away by King Kuari. I made a big bet on her, and I can't just give that up for nothing.”