The young couple from the farm fights back

Chapter 163 Zhou Xingyue sets her sights on Changsheng Island

Go to Beijing, the Second Prince's Mansion.

Ever since Chu Ling was sent back to the capital by Xiao Chao as a hostage in exchange, Emperor Qing was furious that he failed to capture Changsheng Island and fell into the hands of the rebels.

The love and favor he had for him also disappeared. Moreover, because of him, he had to release the brother and sister of the Xiao family who were suppressing the rebels. Even the queen was ignored by Emperor Qing for many months.

Chu Ling was recuperating in the prince's mansion in a daze. Having lost the emperor's heart, he had become a useless son. Not only did he lose the chance to compete for the throne, he also became a laughing stock among his brothers.

That day, Chu Ling drank the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician in his bedroom when another confidant, Jia Dong, came forward to report.

"Your Highness, I have already found out the origin of the secret letter. It came from a young lady in the Ouyang Mansion, a concubine kept by the young master of the Ouyang family in the inner house."

Chu Ling, with a sickly look on his face, had long lost his former spirit. His cold brows and eyes were even more gloomy. He waved his hand to signal his confidant to explain in detail.

The confidant Jiadong knew that his master had injured his throat and was still unable to speak after months of recuperation.

"Your Highness, I have also secretly discovered that the Ouyang family has been secretly colluding with the Huai Wang army. I believe that the secret letter from that day may be a plot between the Huai Wang and the Ouyang family, deliberately designed to frame Your Highness."

After hearing this, Chu Ling was completely confused. He clenched his hands into fists on his knees and gritted his teeth in hatred.

What a great Ouyang family! As the imperial merchants of the court, they dared to collude with the rebels to rebel!

At this moment, he wished he could immediately raid the entire Ouyang family mansion and wash away the humiliation he had suffered with blood.

Since his master couldn't speak, Jia Dong raised his eyes and focused on Chu Ling's expression. He asked tentatively, "Your Highness, I'm afraid that young lady was instigated by the young master of the Ouyang family. Do you need me to deal with her?"

Chu Ling held his breath with a cold look in his eyes, and his tense jawline was enough to show how angry he was.

Finally, Chu Ling seemed to have thought deeply and tapped the area of his neck where his Adam's apple was.

Jia Dong was stunned at first, but soon he understood: "I obey your orders. I will make that young lady pay the price for this matter."

The reason why Chu Ling did not take the lives of the Ouyang family was naturally to secretly observe what the King of Huai and the Ouyang family were planning. He didn't know it before, but now that he knows it, how can he let such a traitor go.

He has now lost the emperor's favor. Until sufficient evidence is collected, the emperor will no longer easily believe what he says.

Since the Ouyang family dared to plot against him, he should be prepared for his revenge!

Ouyang Mansion, Zhou Xiaoniang's courtyard.

"Eternal Life Island?" Ouyang Xuan glanced at the woman in front of him doubtfully.

Zhou Xingyue pursed her lips, lowered her eyebrows and said pleasantly, "Yes, sir. It is said that whoever controls Changsheng Island controls the world. As long as you take Changsheng Island, you will be the master of this island in the future."

"Also, I've calculated that for a hundred years, outsiders have been unable to find the entrance to Changsheng Island. That's because a master set up a maze on the sea, which disappeared a while ago. If you are honored as the island master, no matter who sits firmly on the throne in the future, they will have to look upon you with respect."

"Sir, if you don't trust me, I can go with you. If you find that I have lied to you, I will leave it to you to deal with."

Zhou Xingyue offered this plan because she was completely at her wit's end. The only thing she was sure of about her past life was the Changsheng Island. She also believed that the Changsheng Island barrier must have been broken when the Second Prince led his troops to attack it.

Many months ago, the second prince was abducted by the rebels and brought back to the city to exchange for hostages. This matter was widely circulated in the capital and was no longer a secret.

After Chu Ling's defeat, he will definitely send someone to find the person who sent the secret letter. If Chu Ling finds out that the letter was written by her, he will definitely not let her go.

In this life, she was the one who harmed Chu Ling. She felt extremely guilty, but she wanted to live more, so she had to fight one last time.

She suggested that Ouyang Xuan seize Changsheng Island because the Ouyang family had enough strength and manpower, so she could leave the capital and avoid Chu Ling's secret investigation.

If Ouyang Xuan succeeds in this, she will stay in Changsheng Island in the future. Moreover, because she has received such honor, Ouyang Xuan will definitely promote her from the position of concubine to his wife. From then on, she will live in a comfortable island and enjoy the future without being bothered by worldly affairs.

After hearing what she said, Ouyang Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly to check the truthfulness of her words. Seeing her sincere eyes, he had to let down his guard.

Ouyang Xuan naturally knew the secrets of Changsheng Island. Not only that, he had also sent people to do business with the people on the island, and even sent people to help the people on the island.

He then thought about taking over the entire island in one fell swoop one day.

There had been no news from the assassins he had sent out, and Ouyang Xuan knew that the plan was probably not feasible. Then, when he heard Zhou Xingyue mention the Island of Eternal Life, his previous hope in her divination skills was rekindled.

It is impossible for ordinary people to have heard of Changsheng Island, let alone know the secrets of Changsheng Island. Zhou Xingyue can even accurately describe the maze on the sea. It seems that she really calculated this matter.

Who in the world doesn’t want to be the king of the land?

Being a regional hegemon, a hegemon respected by those in power, is certainly more honorable than being a businessman.

Zhou Xingyue felt uneasy under Ouyang Xuan's gaze. She pursed her red lips timidly and called out softly, "Master,——"

Ouyang Xuan withdrew his gaze slightly, and weighed the meaning of Zhou Xingyue's words in his heart. If the maze on the sea was really solved, it would be the most appropriate time for him.

If it were to be known by the various lords or the imperial court, he could still get a share of the profits.

"Are you willing to go with me?" Ouyang Xuan stared at her intently, his voice was light, but it contained a hint of fierce threat.

Zhou Xingyue felt a chill in her heart when she heard this.

She knew that Ouyang Xuan was warning her that if the barrier on the island was still there, her fate would be -

Zhou Xingyue was panicked for a moment, but between Chu Ling and Ouyang Xuan, she no longer had the face to face Chu Ling again.

"I am willing."

"Heh~" Ouyang Xuan sneered and stood up from his chair.

Zhou Xingyue looked at his ambiguous attitude and couldn't figure out his thoughts for a moment.

Ouyang Xuan rolled up his sleeves and turned towards the door. Before leaving, he finally said, "Okay, I'll trust you once more. You should know what will happen if you make another mistake."

Zhou Xingyue trembled slightly, but quickly calmed down and bowed: "I understand."

If she gave any more wrong information, she would be a useless chess piece in Ouyang Xuan's eyes, and he would naturally not keep her anymore.

Zhou Xingyue now has no choice but to give it a try. She believes that with Ouyang Xuan's strength, he can do what the Huai Wang army could do in his previous life.

After it was done, she no longer had to live in such fear and anxiety all day long.