In the secret room of the poisonous house, Grandma and Tang Jiuer sat on both sides, their expressions serious.

  "Don't ask me why!" Tang Jiuer's voice was icy, yet laced with anger and resentment: "Being able to be the first to get there must mean that your side leaked the information."

  "The family business, the Fengzhao House, I had thought was watertight, but who would have thought that even the hidden sentries scattered outside could also be eliminated." At this moment, Grandma was truly heartbroken and indignant.

  Anqi room and Duanhun room were her own territory, especially the Duanhun room she guarded more tightly, but the result...

  "From the day you let Meng Zhi Xiang's people set up their household in the Tang Gate, and then formed an alliance with the Feng Zuo House through marriage, you should have realized that this outcome was inevitable."

  Tang Jiuer finished speaking and turned her head away in annoyance. She had always thought that this was the beginning of Grandma's confusion, and today's troubles were also brought upon herself.

  "I knew that, but at that time the Tang Sect was already in decline, if it didn't rely on external forces, it would have collapsed and disintegrated. I had no choice but to do this!"

  Grandma was also very wronged. The choices were always made according to the situation, and the Tang family was on the verge of collapse back then, how could she have taken care of so many things?

  "I'm not blaming you, I'm just worried." Tang Jiuer also felt that she had been too impulsive and calmed down a bit: "Do you think they already know Hua Rou's identity?"

  Grandma frowned and said: "Hua Rou is often being plotted against, this possibility exists."

  Tang Jiuer suddenly stood up: "Then you must protect Hua Rou, the poisonous house is just a single sprout!"

  "Wait until after the trial is over," Grandma glanced at Tang Jiuer, "For now, it's more important to find out who the traitor is."

  Tang Jiuer nodded: "What do you need me to do?"

  "Poison that attacks the heart, a large amount."

  ……

  Chose the farthest level, and all the time was spent on the road.

  As night drew near, everyone looked for a place to rest and replenish their energy.

  Yu'er, Hua Rou was busy cooking by the fire pit, while Tang Ji and Tang Xiao huddled together to study the map and discuss whether there were any shortcuts that could save time.

  Admiring you, I picked two wild fruits and brought them back. I handed one to Hua Rou, and Tang Liu saw it, stretched out his hand to me: "I want one too!"

  He glanced at him and said, "Pick it yourself." He then sat down on the ground and started eating wild fruits. Tang Liu saw this and pouted, saying, "So petty!"

  Mo Jun didn't take it to heart, but Tang Liu'er became increasingly restless and muttered angrily: "I absolutely cannot lose to someone as petty as you, I'd rather die!"

  Hua Rou smiled and handed over the wild fruit in her hand: "Six Taels Shixiong gave it to you!"

  Tang Liu just wanted to reach out, Mu Junwu patted Hua Rou's arm and smiled: "He wants to eat, let him pick it himself."

  Tang Liu's two airs got pouted mouth and turned head: "Ji Ge! I also want to eat wild fruit!"

  "Okay, I'll go pick some for you."

  Tang Jing turned his head and walked towards the forest as soon as he heard the voice.

  Tang Liu's face turned gloomy: "Hmph, you're so petty. I'm disappointed that I even compared you to Qi Wang, the genius in my heart!"

  "King Qi? Why mention him again?" Hua Rou smiled and shook her head: "Is this person really that impressive?"

  You pinched your eyebrows and ate wild fruit with a calm expression, as if saying that this person had nothing to do with him.

  "It just so happens we're taking a break now, and since we've got nothing better to do, I'll tell you about it."

  "I want to listen too!" Jade laughed and leaned forward, while Tang Liu put on a storyteller's pose, even picking up a stone in his hand.

  "Please sit down, gentlemen! Today I'll tell you a story about 'Shocking the World at Eight Years Old'!"

  Tang Liu said with a pat on his leg and shook his head:

  It is said that when Ma Yin of Chu was just appointed King of Chu by Zhu Wen, many officials and nobles who were on good terms with him came to congratulate him. The palace was filled with feasts and music, but who would have thought that amidst the clinking of cups and plates, a sinister plot was brewing...

  ……

  Everyone was busy changing cups and plates. Eight-year-old Ma Xi Sheng and Ma Xi Fan sat in the second row, watching the lively scene of the adults.

  Ma Xi was savoring the delicious food, his hands secretly fiddling with a cricket box under the table. Ma Xifan sat upright and still, his big eyes fixed on the people in their seats toasting Marshal Ma Yin.

  "Brother Ba Tu is truly a blessed person! In the past, you and Jian Feng brother fought together to conquer the world. Jian Feng brother relied on his cleverness in taking over Changsha, which allowed you to have this capital of Chu State!"

  It seemed like a congratulatory remark, but the words were sharp as a knife. Ma Yin smiled and raised his glass, not saying another word to follow up.

  "Indeed!" He didn't continue, someone else did: "It's a pity that Brother Liu took down Tanzhou, but his life was cut short by Chen Shan. I heard that after the generals killed Chen Shan, they originally wanted to elect Zhang Ji as their leader, but Zhang Ji's brother led everyone to pay homage to Ba Tu as their leader instead. It seems that Brother Ba Tu has won people's hearts!"

  "Where, where." Ma Yin piled up a smile: "Brother can believe me, support me, that is their loyalty..."

  A loud "bang" sounded as someone slammed a wine glass on the ground, abruptly cutting off Ma Yin's words.

  Everyone looked around and saw Liu Cun's angry face staring fiercely at Ma Yin, shouting: "How dare you!"

  Ma Yin's eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn't erupt. Yao Yanzhang immediately got up and stepped forward to reprimand Liu Cun: "Liu the Third, don't get drunk and crazy!" He grabbed Liu Cun's arm, trying to pull him away from the table, but Liu Cun shook his arm off!

  "I'm not drunk! Zhang Dage, he's our leader! He led us to follow Liu Xiong to conquer the world! After Liu Xiong passed away, it was clear that Zhang Dage was chosen to stay behind, where did Ma Yin get the chance to take over?"

  Ma Yin's eyebrows twitched slightly, still saying nothing and not stopping him either.

  "Don't talk nonsense!" Yao Yanzhang rebuked excitedly: "Ba Tu is recommended by Zhang Jie himself..."

  "You know nothing!" Liu Cun shouted loudly, waving his body: "That day, if the horse hadn't suddenly injured Zhang Dage, Zhang Dage would have been able to recommend him as the successor of the remaining position!"

  Liu Cun said, his hand already pointing at Ma Yin, without a hint of respect.

  "Since heaven has ordained it so, why should you still be worried?"

  Meng Zhi-xiang, sitting in the midst of the seats, held up his wine cup and interjected, "Heaven's will?" At that moment, Liu Cun burst out laughing coldly at Meng Zhi-xiang, saying: "Heaven's will? That was Zhang Da-ge's own horse! Can your horse throw you off?! Whose horse among us would throw its master off?! If I were to say it, this must be the result of someone...!"

  One hand tightly covered Liu Cun's mouth, and Yao Yanzhang used all his strength to drag him out by hugging and pulling.

  At this moment, the guests began to whisper to each other.

  Everyone is a vassal, and one of them is enfeoffed as a king, which is already an eyesore.

  Whether this thing is true or false, for those who are jealous, this is undoubtedly the best opportunity to balance their psychology.

  As a result, eye contact was exchanged, whispers were whispered, and the eyes of those present looked at Ma Yin with suspicion.

  How can such a scene not make people angry?

  Ma Yin was naturally very angry, but today is a day of great joy. If he gets angry, wouldn't that be falling into someone else's trap? Moreover, whether or not to avoid embarrassment, it's also inevitable to invite criticism.

  He was enduring, enduring until the wine cup in his hand was pinched out of shape, just hoping that Liu Cun, that guy who fainted after being splashed with cat urine, would be dragged away quickly.

  However, just as Liu Cun was about to be dragged out of the main hall, he suddenly exerted his strength and flung Yao Yanzhang away. Then, with a swift movement, he snatched the sword from the waist of the guard at the door and pointed it straight at Ma Yin.