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Regarding the Qi State's preparations to send troops to Shangdang and the current attitudes of King Qi and Queen Dowager, Luzi believes there is no need for concealment anymore. After all, with the news of the two hundred thousand Qi Army's expedition spreading, King Jian of Qi will also announce this news on behalf of Queen Dowager to all Feudal States.
Luzi's first action was to inform a few individuals in the room about this news, with a clear purpose in mind: to focus everyone's attention on this matter and prevent them from being distracted by anything else.
At the same time, he expressed his personal stance. As for Wei Wujie, who had a grudge against him for fratricide... Luzi would never let personal matters interfere with public duty.
Upon learning about the serious situation, the others exchanged glances and then looked towards Li Xin. Luzi's attitude at this moment was directed specifically at Li Dazui, who needed to stand up and express his position. Although everyone was unaware of the personal grievances between Li Xin and Wei Wujie, they could still infer that there was definitely something significant going on between the two.
Li Xin did not want to get involved unnecessarily, but feeling everyone's gaze upon him made him quite irritated. After hearing Big Shopkeeper say he would not let personal matters interfere with public duty, he thought, am I really someone who lets personal issues affect my responsibilities!?
"What!? Why are you all looking at me like that!?" Li Xin slammed the table and stood up angrily to face the questioning gazes. "If I were someone who couldn't discern priorities, I would have taken the opportunity today to assassinate Wei Wujie! The reason I haven't done so is that I'm worried it would ruin everything! And now...!"
Luzi stood up to interrupt the angry speaker and apologized on behalf of everyone to Li Xin. Just as Li Xin had said, with the assassination skills of the Li Family, taking out Wei Wujie would be a piece of cake!
After calming Li Xin down, Luzi looked around at the others in the room. "As they say, if you don't speak clearly, misunderstandings arise. Everyone now knows that General Li is certainly not that kind of person. Rumors stop with wise individuals; you understand!"
Just then, Kong Liang, the supervisor of Prosperity Record's Linzi Branch, arrived. He was unaware of what had happened and had been listening without expressing his opinion directly. Upon realizing how serious the situation had become, his blood pressure shot up significantly.
Seeing that no one was speaking at this moment, Kong Liang turned to Feng Quji. Although he did not understand why this person was involved in a secret meeting, he believed that anyone trusted by Big Shopkeeper should not be questioned. He stood up to indicate that this matter should have been handled by Linzi Branch while hoping Big Shopkeeper would give them a chance to rectify their mistakes.
He did not dare to hope for redemption but only wished to clarify matters before facing any dire consequences.
The accountability mechanisms in Qin State were notoriously severe; it was clear to everyone in the room except Feng Quji just how serious things could get. Especially regarding major issues, bringing someone in for questioning was no joking matter.
Luzi did not comment on this but instead told Kong Manager not to underestimate himself. Looking at several brothers, he then said, "At this very moment, I, Lu Ziquan, am in Linzi! Starting today, this place is officially the Emergency Command Center! I will temporarily take over all command authority here until this mission is completely finished. Kong Manager! I need to know who has recently entered and exited Qi King's Palace, and the more detailed the list, the better. Go!"
"Understood!" Kong Liang replied and hurriedly left.
Luzi waved to Sun Thirteen, and Li Xin, Chang Yu, and Feng Quji all sat down. He then began to ask Li Xin, who had been out on reconnaissance for most of the day, "Where is that Wei Wujie currently residing?"
As Li Xin got to the point, the others in the room finally understood what had happened to the missing person.
That morning, Li Xin and Sun Thirteen were chatting outside the palace gate. Suddenly, he turned his head and saw a man in casual clothes hurriedly exiting from Qi King's Palace.
This situation could be interpreted in different ways; anyone who could come and go through the palace gates was certainly not an ordinary citizen. After all, the architectural layout of Qi King's Palace was built according to strict standards.
This meant that the identity of anyone passing through those palace gates was significant. This significance could also be understood as rules. If someone entered incorrectly, whether intentionally or unintentionally, they would inevitably face consequences afterward.
Only a Lord of the Nation could walk through the central gate of the palace city and along the main roads within it. Aside from that, no one else was allowed to step even a fraction inside. Unless one intended to usurp power, entering would result in severe punishment.
Similarly, there were also rules regarding attire. The color and style of clothing one wore had to correspond with their status, and there were explicit regulations about this. While later generations are aware of the strict hierarchy in ancient times, they often overlook that this hierarchy itself was a symbol of honor.
If it weren't for many human factors involved, entering this circle would be a dream for all talented individuals in the world. This was because it represented the ultimate manifestation of one's value and a form of recognition from the state for one's abilities.
And therein lay the problem!
It is well known that Qi King's Palace is where a Lord of the Nation resides. Whether you are an official from Qi State or another of the Feudal States, there are specific rituals for presenting oneself before King Qi. This situation is akin to entering a formal setting; one must wear appropriate Official Robes that match their status.
What caught Li Xin's attention was not just the clothes this person was wearing at that moment; after all, even high-ranking officials sometimes dress casually. Even if it was said that decorum had collapsed and music had gone awry, no one would dare to wear slippers and shorts to formal occasions. The fact that this person could enter and exit through the main gate instead of the side gates indicated that he was a high-ranking official with proper identification.
In such circumstances, who would dare to meet King Qi without wearing formal attire?
With this in mind, Li Xin began to pay attention to this unusual individual. A closer look revealed that the figure emerging from the palace gate looked quite familiar. To confirm his suspicion, he decided to stealthily follow him to see what was going on.
After the suspect got into a carriage, Li Xin quickly greeted Sun Thirteen and then followed the carriage. Fortunately, the carriage ahead did not seem to be in a hurry and moved at a leisurely pace.
Before leaving Linzi County Town, the carriage in front stopped briefly, and the driver jumped down to buy a few candied hawthorns from a roadside vendor. Following suit, Li Xin also bought one to taste; the sweet and sour flavor almost made his nose scrunch up.
The two parties continued on their way, heading east until the carriage finally stopped at an abandoned dilapidated temple. Without falling behind, Li Xin quickly hid behind an old locust tree to observe.
When he saw more than a dozen Wanderers armed with weapons rushing out of the temple, his confidence soared. The different weapons they carried indicated that these individuals did not belong to the same sect, yet they all wore clothing of the same color and style.
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