The drone was small, and although it made a sound, it didn't cause much of a stir.
Gui Tong was sitting directly above the rooftop and had indeed seen the object.
However, he had never seen one before, and at first glance, it looked like just a bird.
He had considered casually swatting it down, but the young lady in the room was inexplicably muttering, "Oh bird, oh bird, I truly envy your freedom. If only I could fly as freely as you, how wonderful it would be?"
Gui Tong withdrew the finger he had extended.
Why would he bother with a mere bird?
It felt very strange.
Although, the girl below was even stranger. When had she become so childish?
Once he was sure it wasn't a carrier pigeon, Gui Tong refused to spare it another glance.
And so, the bird soon flew away.
Consequently, not long after, Long Xinghe received a recording pen.
Others didn't understand what it was, but she could easily comprehend everything Chu Qianli wanted to say.
This damned girl hadn't forgotten to add a few threats at the end: "If you don't do as I say, when I'm dead, you'll have no chance to get anything from the 21st century."
Long Xinghe didn't understand where she had gotten those things from the 21st century.
But she was indeed capable of it.
And Long Xinghe didn't want to lose the opportunity to taste red wine and use modern daily necessities from then on.
Therefore, Chu Qianli's life was still quite valuable to her.
"Mistress, are you sure you want to do this?" Jiang Tao was somewhat taken aback after hearing the order.
"Mistress, they... may not be willing to cooperate with you."
"The empire has just been conquered, and its foundation is not yet stable. Wei Xian is cunning and experienced. She cannot be unaware that having one more friend at this time is better than having one more enemy."
Long Xinghe looked up at the sky, her eyes deep. "From here to Long Teng, what is the minimum time for a round trip?"
"Sending a message back by carrier pigeon would take about five to six days for a round trip, but it's not secure. If we send it back by express horse, changing horses and riders at post stations, it would take at least half a month."
"Too slow."
Half a month, and that damned girl might truly be killed.
"Fine. The imperial seal is in that girl's hands. Prepare for me, I'm going to see Wei Qiong."
Long Xinghe immediately went back to pack her things.
"Wei Qiong still has Tan Xu by her side. Even if you can persuade Wei Qiong, Tan Xu will definitely obstruct our plans."
Jiang Tao knew Tan Xu too well. She had heard of this person's existence since she was very young. The pair of Heaven-Shocking Hammers she wielded were simply awe-inspiring.
"Since she said she has a way, the matter will definitely be resolved."
Jiang Tao didn't know where her mistress's trust in Chu Qianli came from, but for some reason, her mistress trusted Chu Qianli so much that, inexplicably, she was willing to believe as well.
"Alright, Mistress, I'll make arrangements now."
... That night, in the latter half of the night, Yuhua Palace began to be restless.
Wei Qiong arrived, brought by Eunuch Qing.
Prince Hao personally came out to greet her.
"General Wei, I have long admired your name."
Wei Xian's daughter.
The status of these mother and daughter in Long Teng could be described as second only to the emperor.
Wei Qiong represented Wei Xian.
In Long Teng, whoever gained Wei Xian, gained the world.
Therefore, Prince Hao's attitude towards Wei Qiong was even more enthusiastic than towards Eunuch Qing.
"General Wei, visiting so late at night, is it about Chu Qianli's matter?"
Prince Hao got straight to the point, his attitude quite frank.
Wei Qiong cupped her hands and said, "That's right. May I ask if Your Highness could make it convenient for this general to take Chu Qianli back to Long Teng for interrogation?"