The situation at the Six Doors Yamen could be said to have exceeded Chen Xuan's expectations.
However, in another part of Lin'an City, at this same time, things were equally restless.
As a player, and as a player who could be considered to have seen things clearly before, Li Kuangge had no intention of participating at this time.
But that did not mean others were the same.
Not to mention, at this very moment, what existed here was another 'general' of this chess game.
Within the massive Commandery Governor's residence.
The morning sunlight shone down, yet no matter what, it could not penetrate into the deeper parts of this residence.
The inner hall of the residence was pitch-black. There were only a few glazed lamps, which at this moment appeared profoundly deep and indescribably cold and gloomy.
However, within the inner hall, three figures were seated in total.
Seated at the head was naturally Gu Ping, dressed in his customary white robes. It was just that today's Gu Ping lacked the lazy appearance of the past few days. He wore a Glazed Star Gem Crown on his head, his face was fair as jade, and his eyes flickered with a wicked and cold intent.
And seated to his left and right were two relatively familiar figures.
It was none other than Bai Lianxiang, dressed in snow-white, on his left, and the Gold-Tracing Envoy, dressed in a black robe dotted with dark gold lines, on his right.
At this moment, Bai Lianxiang's brows were furrowed tightly, and her eyes were completely filled with worry and shock:
"Vice Palace Master, is what you say true? Young Master Chen Qingyu was really taken away by the Six Doors?"
Gu Ping nodded, the depths of his eyes also bone-chillingly cold at this moment:
"Absolutely true! However, I am currently also unsure whether this Young Master Chen truly has any connection with our palace. Therefore, whether we should make a move at this time or not, I am also unsure."
Bai Lianxiang had already stood up directly: "Then what are we waiting for? Young Master Chen has a very deep origin with our palace; he should be the hidden Holy Son of the Azure Lotus lineage! We..."
As soon as these words came out, the Gold-Tracing Envoy, who had remained silent on the side all along, spoke up at this moment:
"Azure Lotus Holy Son again? Are the people of the Azure Lotus lineage truly able to figure out who their own people are?"
Gu Ping also nodded: "Moreover, if it is only like this, we naturally have no need to make a move. After all, setting everything else aside, Chen Wujiu is also there..."
As soon as these words were spoken, a trace of dread appeared in the depths of both Gu Ping's and the Gold-Tracing Envoy's eyes.
It was precisely because of this damned eunuch who had suddenly arrived that the situations in Lin'an and Yuhang Commandery, which were originally preparing to transition smoothly, had suddenly become volatile in a flash!
What was even more exaggerated was this fellow's strength!
However, at this moment, Bai Lianxiang spoke directly:
"I don't care about that Chen Wujiu, Young Master Chen must be rescued!"
Speaking up to here, Bai Lianxiang's tone became extremely firm. Following that, she reached directly into her robes and brought out an item.
It was likewise a lotus flower, and a relatively smaller white lotus at that. However, atop this seemingly ordinary white lotus, there was an indescribable profound intent.
"This is something Master gave me. After using it, I can call upon the Heavenly Lotus Avatar, summoning the Dharma Idol avatar of her venerable self, allowing me to temporarily possess the strength of the peak Great Grandmaster!"
Only a Great Grandmaster? Gu Ping looked at this white lotus, a flash of sharp light passing through the depths of his eyes.
To the side, the Gold-Tracing Envoy looked strangely at Bai Lianxiang, a trace of suspicion and astonishment revealed in his eyes.
Could it be that that rumor was true?
This Holy Maiden of the White Lotus, who had been internally designated almost immediately after birth, really...
A trace of weirdness and coldness appeared in the depths of Gu Ping's eyes, but in just an instant, this wisp of evil intent vanished.
He smiled faintly: "If that is the case, then it will do! With Palace Master Bai's avatar present, even if that Chen Wujiu possesses capabilities, there will absolutely be no problem for us to take Young Master Chen away!"
"Since it is so, then what are we waiting for..." The Gold-Tracing Envoy was about to rise directly.
However, Gu Ping was not in a hurry to act, but instead glanced at the Gold-Tracing Envoy:
"Wait a moment first. Have the previous matters been ordered down? Have the arrangements over in Jinling started anew?"
The Gold-Tracing Envoy thought for a moment, then nodded:
"Rest assured, Vice Palace Master. Although some problems arose in Jinling City last time, this time it has absolutely been taken. Under the control of the newly appointed 'Incense-Tuning Envoy', that previous widow of the Shen family—Bai Zhiyun, who now controls the largest commercial assets in Jinling City—has been thoroughly grasped by our Changle Palace..."
"That is good!"
A smile appeared on the corners of Gu Ping's mouth: "No matter what, the situation over in Jinling cannot be relaxed, Red Lotus..."
Before he could finish his words, Bai Lianxiang, who had long since grown impatient with waiting, directly interrupted:
"Enough, it won't be too late to talk about these matters in the future. Hurry up and make a move; otherwise, if Young Master Chen's life is in danger..."
To be able to directly interrupt the words of a peak high-level executive with only this level of strength, obviously, there was only this Holy Maiden of the White Lotus.
However, not only was Gu Ping not angered in any way, he instead nodded somewhat obediently: "Alright. Then let us..."
It was just that this time, before his words were finished, right as he stood up, an incomparably rushed set of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door,
"Milord... Milord..."
"What is it?"
Gu Ping stood up, his fingers moving slightly, and the large doors several zhang away swung open.
A young servant dressed in household livery appeared before the doors:
"Milord, there is a Miss Jin at the front door. She says she has urgent business to seek out Miss Bai, and that the matter is of grave importance..."
Both men looked toward Bai Lianxiang, and the latter's brows also furrowed slightly: "Jin Xilian? What is she coming here for?"
However, looking at the blank and uncomprehending servant, Bai Lianxiang thought for a moment, still stood up, and walked out the door: "Lord Gu, please wait here a moment, Lianxiang will go and return quickly..."
Bai Lianxiang followed the servant and arrived at the front hall. Sure enough, Jin Xilian, dressed in plain clothes, was sitting in the hall. Seeing the arriving Bai Lianxiang, she let out a long breath of relief, then looked toward Bai Lianxiang:
"Holy Maiden, do you already know the news that Young Master Chen was taken away by the Six Doors?"
Bai Lianxiang was slightly stunned, then nodded: "How do you also know?"
Jin Xilian shook her head: "There is no time to explain so much. Just now, my Husband Chen... Young Master Chen somehow managed to send out a message. He told us: 'Twin lotuses on one stalk, the swimming fish enters the sea. The Vajra protects me, let the lotus remain at peace and not move.' He should be fine, let us not act rashly!"
Bai Lianxiang was stunned again. Looking at Jin Xilian, who had no intention of talking nonsense whatsoever, her brows knitted tightly: "But..."
"Holy Maiden, there are no 'buts', we must trust my Husband Chen... Young Master Chen. In short, my words have been delivered. I feel that the situation in Lin'an is a bit off. Holy Maiden, I will be leaving first!"
Jin Xilian said.
Bai Lianxiang nodded. Watching Jin Xilian truly turn and directly run off, even leaving through the side door, her brows furrowed slightly.
And not too long after, perhaps because they could wait no longer, Gu Ping and the Gold-Tracing Envoy in the inner hall also followed her out.
"Holy Maiden, what happened? Did that candidate Holy Maiden of the Golden Lotus have some matter to find you for?"
It was just that, just as his voice fell, at the very moment when Bai Lianxiang had not even opened her mouth, suddenly, an icy voice had already rung out above this courtyard:
"Lord Gu, come out and meet!"
The voice belonged to no one else but Cui Jianxing, who had arrived carrying his sword at this very moment.