Chapter 321: Fine, I Won’t Act Anymore
“Who is waiting for whom is not yet decided.”
Qi Huang’s spiritual sense emerged from her body, observing the small movements of the people.
“Constable Yao, what do you mean?”
The youngest constable cautiously inquired.
“This is not a place to talk, let’s go!”
Constable Yao looked around, then led the way towards the end of the inn’s corridor.
The constables quickly followed, their faces filled with doubt.
“Brothers, what do you think we are missing right now?”
Constable Yao, seeing that no one was around, asked in a low voice.
“What are we missing?”
The constables looked at each other, Da Yong uncertainly asked, “Missing an Imperial Concubine?”
“Yes, we have the waist token, and we need an Imperial Concubine. She can [do it], someone, but the waist token is missing.”
Constable Yao showed a sinister smile.
“Constable Yao, you mean for her to replace the Imperial Concubine we are escorting into the palace?”
Da Yong’s face showed shock, and the other constables also stopped breathing.
“Is it not possible? The entire family of the Imperial Concubine we are escorting died on the way, and she is an orphan, neither of them has many relatives. Even if it’s impersonation, it won’t be easily exposed, because neither of them can have relatives visit the palace anymore.”
Constable Yao reminded him.
“But Constable Yao, impersonation is a serious crime. Once exposed, we will surely die.”
The oldest and thinnest constable hesitated.
“Old Zhang, we are doomed anyway. Doing this at least gives us a sliver of hope, unless you have a better method.”
Constable Yao spread his hands.
“But… but this Imperial Concubine waist token is at most a pass to enter the palace. If she wants to register at the Shangyi Bureau, she will definitely need a tooth token. Although we have the previous Imperial Concubine’s tooth token, they clearly look different, and it can be seen at a glance.”
Old Zhang hesitated for a moment and then said.
“So, to register at the Shangyi Bureau, a tooth token is also needed!”
Qi Huang was a little surprised, but then reacted. Ouyang Tong was impersonating her, the specially appointed Imperial Concubine, and Eunuch Zhong personally brought her. Who would suspect? Who dared to suspect?
“I don’t know why you are still pretending. Just coerce them into the palace. Anyway, given their situation, they will definitely cooperate with you. Why bother with so much trouble?”
Yaoyao said impatiently.
“Wasn’t it to practice my acting skills first? There’s still a big show to perform in the palace.”
Qi Huang perfunctorily replied.
“Act what? You yourself are Qi Huang.”
Yaoyao swore wordlessly.
“The Xihui Dynasty’s management of identity information is very strict now. To get her a tooth token, we can only go back to the county where her household registration belongs. Not to mention whether it can be done, there is no time. But if we only replace the avatar, then it’s simple.”
At this time, Yao Bu, at the end of the corridor, pondered for a moment and said.
“Indeed, replacing the avatar only requires that kind of talisman from the Immortal Alliance. Our prefectural office also has it.”
Old Zhang’s eyes lit up, and the gloom on the faces of the others disappeared, all showing excitement.
“But the problem is, who among you brought that kind of talisman? I didn’t.”
Constable Yao tentatively asked.
The constables looked at each other, then shook their heads. That kind of talisman was related to the tooth token, so the yamen strictly controlled it, prohibiting anyone from taking it out.
“If you brought it, take it out. What are you dragging your feet for? We are all in the same boat now. Are you afraid of being reported?”
Constable Yao said with disappointment.
“Okay, I brought a few.”
Old Zhang said hesitantly.
“Old Zhang, you are our great savior!”
Constable Yao was overjoyed, wishing he could hug and kiss Old Zhang.
“Old Zhang, why do you carry such a thing with you?”
Da Yong asked curiously.
“Alas, this is something from our prefectural office, and it’s not easy to sell it locally, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to smuggle it to the Imperial Capital to sell it. I heard it’s quite valuable here.”
Old Zhang awkwardly explained his reason.
“You old fellow are really cunning. I knew why the prefectural office’s talismans were always inconsistent before. It turns out you stole them.”
Constable Yao joked.
“Sorry, I just wanted to buy a quota for my son to settle in the Immortal Sect. Constable Yao, you won’t trouble me, will you?”
Old Zhang asked with some concern.
“What trouble? I can’t even save myself now, who has the leisure to trouble you?”
Constable Yao shook his head helplessly.
“Now that the tooth token problem is solved, but how to persuade that girl?”
Da Yong frowned.
“Isn’t this simple? If she loses her waist token, she can’t enter the palace. Once she’s overdue, it’s defying an imperial edict. She doesn’t know, but won’t we remind her?”
Constable Yao was full of confidence, and the constables nodded at each other, all agreeing with this view.
Thus, after the constables discussed, they walked back to their room.
“Little sister, have you found your waist token?”
Constable Yao asked enthusiastically, pretending.
“Not yet! What should I do? I remember clearly, the waist token was placed under the mattress.”
Qi Huang pretended to be worried.
“That’s troublesome. As an Imperial Concubine, if you don’t enter the palace before the first of next month, it’s defying an imperial edict, and you’ll likely be beheaded.”
Constable Yao “kindly” reminded her.
“Ah? Really? Then I’m doomed?”
Qi Huang immediately put on a tearful face.
“Don’t worry, I have a way to get you into the palace.”
Constable Yao stepped forward to comfort her.
“Really? What way? Uncle, if you can get me into the palace, I will be eternally grateful.”
Qi Huang “burst into tears and then smiled.”
“The method is very simple. Actually, we are also escorting an Imperial Concubine into the palace, but unfortunately, she and her family were killed by wandering spirits and ghosts on the way. You can completely impersonate her.”
Constable Yao kindly suggested.
“Impersonate her? If this is discovered, I will surely be beheaded.”
Qi Huang said hesitantly.
“Don’t worry, she doesn’t have any close relatives left, and by chance, you are an orphan. No one should come to the imperial palace to visit relatives, so it won’t be easy to be exposed.”
Constable Yao comforted her warmly.
Qi Huang frowned and appeared to be thinking. After a moment, she said, “But I don’t have her waist token. Even if I want to impersonate her, I can’t get in. And what about the tooth token needed after entering?”
“It’s okay, as long as you agree, we will solve all these problems.”
Constable Yao guaranteed.
“Alright!”
Qi Huang naturally agreed impatiently.
Next, Constable Yao took out that Imperial Concubine’s tooth token and placed it on the table.
Old Zhang took out a glowing talisman, then took a “headshot” of Qi Huang, and skillfully replaced the avatar, his movements extremely proficient, looking like he had done this often at the prefectural office.
“Remember, from now on, you will be called Chen Yuzhu, from Dongyuan Prefecture, sixteen years old this year, your father is… your mother is…”
Constable Yao began to instruct Qi Huang, and at the same time, handed her a note with the dying Imperial Concubine’s identity written on it.
“Okay, I remember! Can I enter the palace now?”
Qi Huang glanced at it casually.
“See? She’s even more anxious than us?”
Constable Yao was stunned for a moment, then pointed at Qi Huang and mocked.
“Just a young girl, she doesn’t understand the seriousness of this matter at all.”
Old Zhang next to him shook his head helplessly.
“We can send you into the palace now, but you must remember, you absolutely cannot tell anyone about this, and you must never expose your identity.”
Constable Yao warned again.
“No problem, you can trust my acting.”
Qi Huang patted her chest lightly and guaranteed, but it still caused a ripple, instantly making several constables lose their souls.
“Let’s go.”
Constable Yao said, struggling to look away.
“No! Constable Yao, this plan seems to have a very serious loophole.”
Just then, Old Zhang next to him suddenly said in panic.
“What loophole?”
Constable Yao frowned slightly. Old Zhang’s alarm made him a little unhappy, as the most important thing now was to maintain morale.
“Think about it, if she impersonates Chen Yuzhu, then she herself has not entered the palace. The court will definitely send people to investigate in the future, won’t it be easily exposed then?”
Old Zhang explained in panic.
“Yes, how could I not have thought of this? She said she was escorted to the Imperial Capital by several constables, and those are people who know the situation. If she fails to enter the palace on time, the court will likely investigate this matter thoroughly, and she will be exposed soon.”
Constable Yao also reacted.
“Not likely, it’s certain! Every Imperial Concubine who cannot reach the palace on time will be investigated by the court later.”
Old Zhang added.
“Then what do we do now? Should we continue with this plan?”
Da Yong asked, breathing heavily.
“Forget it! There’s no need to take such a big risk now.”
Constable Yao shook his head after a moment of thought.
“Constable Yao, there are only a few days left! If not now, when? Do you want to be beheaded?”
Qi Huang, seeing that something was wrong, said earnestly.
“No need for you to remind us. Our plan is correct, we just found the wrong person. Can’t we find another girl with no ties to the outside world?”
Constable Yao smiled confidently.
“Yes, yes, yes.”
The other constables agreed with this suggestion.
“I’ve done all this groundwork, and you aren’t even willing to take a gamble? Are you even men anymore?”
Qi Huang was somewhat exasperated, but they turned a deaf ear.
“Hehe, it’s so funny, no one wants you even if you offer yourself.”
Yaoyao burst into laughter.
“But what about her? Should we just let her go? She already knows our entire plan.”
Old Zhang looked at Qi Huang and said.
“What do you think we should do with her?”
Constable Yao pondered for a moment and decided to ask for everyone’s opinion.
“Kill her?”
“Too cruel! We are constables! And she’s so beautiful, it’s a shame to kill her.”
“Should we let her go? But what if she betrays us?”
…
They looked at each other, no one could make a decision.
“Enough, I won’t act anymore, I’ve laid all my cards on the table!”
Qi Huang shook her head helplessly, then slowly stood up. Her powerful spiritual sense emerged from her body, crushing in all directions like a flood.
The constables, completely unprepared, instantly collapsed to the ground like mud, their faces contorted with extreme fear.
“Haven’t you heard? It’s easy to invite a god, but difficult to send one away. Now, will you accompany me to the palace?”
Qi Huang sneered.
