Chapter 1914: Deception
ut the worry and longing behind it were clear to everyone.Duan'an shifted his gaze and changed the subject: "Mother, your eldest grandson will be six months old soon, and in three months he'll be born...“Now, out there, people are spreading such talk, directly aimed at the royal family.” Mu Zichuan’s voice rose again.
Yang Ruqing came to her senses and continued to listen.
Mu Zi Chuan then added, "Outside, in the streets and alleys, there have been many unknown swindlers from the rivers and lakes."
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They sowed discord and took advantage of the situation to spread rumors that the royal family of Qi disrespected the gods. They claimed that the illnesses were caused by a plague god who had returned to punish them.
Only when the throne changes hands can the anger of the gods be appeased.
Even many aristocratic families secretly hired mages to hold ceremonies and protect their families.
“All this has made the Emperor very unhappy. The Emperor asked my master to discuss the matter, and my master ordered me to quell the outside opinions and appease the people,” he said.
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Hearing this, Luofeng Tang couldn't help but interject: "The slogan you mentioned earlier must be the Black Lotus Cult's slogan."
“The Black Lotus Sect believes in Maitreya Buddha. The founder, also known as the Heavenly General within the sect, even claims to be the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha, here to save all living beings in the world.” he said.
Mu Zi Chuan frowned, "It's really the Black Lotus Sect!"
Luo Fengtang continued, "The Black Lotus Sect relies on these slogans and some superstitious tricks. In recent years, it has grown stronger in the south, winning over many common people, especially those poor and struggling at the bottom."
Mu Zi Chuan's face grew increasingly serious.
"As for this matter, Feng Tang, Qing'er, what do you two think is the best way to handle it" Mu Zichuan asked again.
Luò Fēng Tǎng also frowned.
"The leaders of the Black Lotus Cult are remarkably cunning."
What they excel at is blending in among the crowds and swaying the common folk.
"It's hard for us to tell who are the members of the Black Lotus Sect and who are just con artists. Things could get out of hand if we’re not careful." he said.
Yang Ruqing said, “Actually, it’s not difficult to calm down the public opinion storm.”
This statement, like a heavenly melody.
Luo Fengtang and Mu Zichuan both turned their questioning gazes to her.
“Come on, Qing’er, what good ideas do you have” Luofengtang said.
Yang Ruqing said, "They are in the capital city, inciting and swaying the common people. To put it plainly, they're using those tricks of deception and pretending to be supernatural."
"As long as we expose and defeat those little swindlers one by one, and let the deceived people see the truth clearly, the rumors will naturally fall apart."
Luò Fēng Táng said, "Good idea!"
Mu Zi Chuan hung his head, "The idea is good, but how can they break through those little swindlers"
“For so many years, I had been studying the works of sages. I had never even seen a small trick…”
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Yang Ruqing curled her lips, "Look at my hand, what's this"
She held out a hand, palm up, with something on it.
Mú Zǐchuān and Luò Fēngtáng both craned their necks to take a look, and said in unison: "A silver ear pendant."
Yang Ruqing nodded. "Look carefully, don't blink."
Then, the fingers of both hands curled up and clenched into fists.
He made several movements in front of him, his hands moving incredibly fast. Throughout the motions, his hands never went behind his back.
In less than three breaths, she extended her hands, still clenched into fists.
She smiled and winked at the two of them: "Take another guess. Whose hand is the silver earring in"
Mu Zichuan pointed to his left hand without hesitation: "It was in my left hand earlier."
"Good, look carefully," she smirked, spreading her left hand.
“Hey, what’s empty” Mu Zichuan was surprised.
“The right hand, must be in the right hand!” He pointed at Yang Ruqing’s right hand.
Yang Ruqing released her right hand again, still holding nothing.
Mu Zichuan was so startled that he jumped to his feet, circling Yang Ruqing as if trying to find where the silver earring pendant was hidden!
Luòfēng Táng was also so surprised that his mouth could not close.
Here, Mu Zichuan, who still hadn't found the silver earrings, couldn't help but ask again: "Qinger, where are the earrings Where are they"
Yang Ruqing raised her hand and pointed to her earlobe: "Look, it's here."
Muxizi Chuan took a look and saw that it was indeed steadily placed on that delicate earlobe.
Now, the two of them were even more astonished.
"Qing'er, what on earth is going on here" Luo Fengtang couldn't help but ask.
Yang Ruqing said, "To put it plainly, it's a trick of the eye."
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"What you're using is your ingrained thinking."
"I made you focus on my left hand, but my right hand slipped through the net. This is called mental fixation, also known as visual blind spot."
“Then I was super fast, so I put the earrings back on, you didn't even notice.”
“Those con artists on the street outside are actually kind of the same.”
"What I just demonstrated was merely a basic illusion. Higher-level illusions require either pre-prepared props or..."
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>Either way, there are accomplices hidden in the crowd, providing cover and secretly cooperating. Essentially, they're all the same.
Hearing Yang Ruqing speak so eloquently, Mu Zichuan's previously gloomy face instantly brightened.
He hurried over, and in his haste, he almost reached out to shake Yang Ruqing's hand.
"Cough..."
On the edge, Luo Fengtang clenched one fist and placed it by his mouth, pretending to cough lightly.
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Mu Zichuan awkwardly took a step back and pleaded with Yang Ruqing: "Qing'er, I didn't expect you to know so much. It seems that being a scholar is truly useless. I am ashamed, ashamed."
Yang Ruqing was raising her hand, gently squeezing the earring on her left ear a little tighter.
Hearing this, he smirked and said, "You read the books of enriching the country and strengthening the people. You don't know about those low-level scams."
Mu Zichuan said, "Qinger, since you know so much, can you help me expose those frauds"
Yang Ruqing was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Luofeng Tang.
Tomorrow at noon, a banquet will be held in Tianshin Pavilion to invite Qi Xingyun. All the invitations have been sent out.
This time, I have to expose those scams for Mukizuka again. Won't that delay things with Qixingyun
Delaying the banquet would delay Zhou Xia's arrival, and therefore delay her return to the village to pay respects to Uncle Zhou...
Besides, this is what the Dà Qí government should be doing and worrying about...
Seeing that Yang Ruqing didn't immediately state her position, Mu Zichuan felt a bit anxious and uneasy.
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Following her gaze, he also looked at Luofeng Tang.
Suddenly, a bitter taste flashed through my heart.
Is Qing'er seeking Feng Tang's opinion Does she rely on him so much
Luo Fengtang stood up and said to Yang Ruqing, "The Black Lotus Sect is a great danger to the stability of the country and social order. It's the biggest tumor."
"As for national stability, everything else must give way!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Ruqing understood.
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My gaze returned to Mu Zi Chuan's body: "Go prepare, bring some people with you, I'll go out for a spin with you right now!"
“Okay, I’ll get started right away. How many people do we need” he asked.
Yang Ruoqing thought for a moment, then beckoned Mu Zichuan and Luo Fengtang to her side, lowering her voice to explain something.
Mu Zi Chuan nodded, looking eager to start, and hurried off to prepare.
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