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But at that moment, Qiu Shangjing had already rushed back to the palace, and secretly sent people to place a slip of paper on the table in his royal study. The reason why Qiu Shangjing dared to do so was because he was confident that Xuanyuan Zhiling would not suspect him.

When Xuanyuan Zhiling arrived at the imperial study to review the imperial reports, he saw the slip of paper that was placed on the table. Xuanyuan Zhiling's expression instantly changed greatly, and he thought that a thought had flashed past his mind.

”Xuanyuan Zhiling, right now, Qin Feng is in my hands. If you want to obtain Qin Feng, if you still have Qin Feng in your heart, you better come here and meet me at Black Butterfly Villa right now. Otherwise, I guarantee that you won't be able to get Qin Feng in your entire life.” The name on the signature was Xuanyuan Mocheng's.

After Xuanyuan Zhiling saw this piece of paper, a complicated expression quickly flashed across his face.

This piece of paper could actually be delivered to the imperial study room without anyone knowing, which meant that there was Xuanyuan Mocheng's spy inside the imperial palace, and perhaps not just one of them at all.

Thinking to this point, Xuanyuan Zhiling's expression immediately became ugly. However, at this time, a name flashed past Xuanyuan Zhiling's mind. Could it be him? Xuanyuan Zhiling didn't even dare to keep thinking about it.

Xuanyuan Zhiling then found Qiu Shangjing and went to the royal study to discuss the matter.

”Your majesty, you're looking for me?” When Qiu Shangjing walked in, his face was full of seriousness, as if nothing had happened. However, Xuanyuan Zhiling would not relax his suspicions because of this.

When Xuanyuan Zhiling saw Qiu Shangjing, he laughed blandly as he stood up from his chair and walked in front of Qiu Shangjing: ”Qiu Siping, you have been by my side for a long time, right?” Xuanyuan Zhiling's words instantly caused Qiu Shangjing's heart to fiercely tremble, but Qiu Shangjing was still extremely calm.

”Yes, the emperor knows this subject best. This subject has been working from the lowest county magistrate all the way until now, when he has finally become someone close to the emperor. All along the way, the emperor has done his best to promote this subject.” Qiu Shangjing said, his eyes flashing with light.

Xuanyuan Zhiling's face turned cold when he heard Qiu Shangjing's words, ”That's right, but I have never understood where your hometown is. Normally speaking, since you have been with me for so long, I should have a good understanding of you.

Xuanyuan Zhiling said with a complicated expression.

When Qiu Shangjing heard Xuanyuan Zhiling's words, he was so frightened that his entire body immediately broke out in cold sweat. He he explained, ”Why is Your Majesty suddenly interested in this subject's origin today? ”The Emperor has never asked before.” When Qiu Shangjing said this, his forehead had already started to exude fine beads of sweat.

”Yes, it's precisely because I've never asked about the origin of Qiu Lingzhi before. Therefore, I want to get a better understanding of her background this time around.” Xuanyuan Zhiling's tone of voice carried a bit of sternness when he said this.

Qiu Shangjing's expression immediately changed slightly upon hearing Xuanyuan Zhiling's words. ”What exactly does Your Majesty mean? ”This humble subject feels that it would be better if the emperor wanted to ask this humble subject directly. Such a roundabout way is not the emperor's style.”

After Xuanyuan Zhiling heard what Qiu Shangjing had said, his expression quickly became gloomy.

”Really?” Alright, we will ask you now, are you really Xuanyuan Mocheng's spies? ” Xuanyuan Zhiling roared out loudly, causing Qiu Shangjing's heart to fiercely tremble again. After all, he had been hiding by Xuanyuan Zhiling's side for so long, there was still a bit of pressure to resist.

Qiu Shangjing chuckled upon hearing Xuanyuan Zhiling's words, ”The emperor is actually suspicious of this humble subject? This humble subject has been by the side of the emperor for so many years. Didn't the emperor want to kill this humble subject many times? ”However, this humble subject is still as blunt as before. I didn't think that the emperor would still suspect this humble subject today.” As Qiu Shangjing spoke, a trace of coldness and despair quickly flashed through his expression.

”Really?” If you weren't Xuanyuan Mocheng's spy, why would this slip of paper appear in our royal study? Who else is free to enter and leave the royal study? ” As Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, his eyes stared straight at Qiu Shangjing.

Qiu Shangjing sighed and said, ”It is clear that if Your Majesty truly suspects this humble subject, then the emperor can investigate this humble subject's background. But this humble subject knows in his heart that this humble subject is innocent.”

Hearing Qiu Shangjing's words, Xuanyuan Zhiling's face suddenly changed as he said, ”Why must Qiu Siping be so serious? We were just casually asking, there's no need for Qiu Siping to be so nervous.” Saying that, Xuanyuan Zhiling clapped his hands, and immediately a group of guards walked in through the door.

When Qiu Shangjing saw this scene, he became even more flustered. A trace of unease quickly flashed across his face. ”Your Majesty, what are you trying to do?” Qiu Shangjing said, his expression quickly becoming complicated.

Xuanyuan Zhiling smiled lightly and said: ”You still can't tell? You're going to eat prison food. They're the ones who took you in. ” Xuanyuan Zhiling said, with a slight smile on his face, causing Qiu Shangjing to not be able to see through his thoughts.

”Your majesty, I am Qiu Shangjing. I am your most trusted subject.” Qiu Shangjing was truly afraid this time. His legs started to tremble, and his true nature was quickly revealed. Seeing this, Qiu Shangjing could not help but sneer, ”What, isn't our Qiu Siping always extremely righteous? ”What, are you scared now?”

Xuanyuan Zhiling's tone carried a tinge of ridicule.

”Alright, since you can see through it, I just want to ask how did you know? Am I not good enough? ”You know that I almost died several times over the years, but I always relied on my intelligence to survive. I finally thought that I had gained your trust, but I never thought that you were even scarier than I imagined.”

Qiu Shangjing looked at Xuanyuan Zhiling in fear when he said this. Qiu Shangjing suddenly felt that the Xuanyuan Zhiling standing in front of him was an extremely terrifying monster.

”How do I know? With your lousy acting, you think you can fool me? ” Xuanyuan Zhiling said, and laughed sarcastically. Who does this Qiu Shangjing think he is?