Princess Nanzhi held the little maid's hand tightly, her eyes full of determination and resoluteness. She whispered: "I will let the secret guards send you back to Youli. You go and report to my father and mother and tell them that Dazhi has picked me up. I will definitely cure my cousin of the Biluo poison." Although her voice was soft, it was filled with unshakable determination.

Tears welled up in the little maid's eyes. She shook her head and held tightly onto Princess Nanzhi's clothes, unwilling to leave.

However, Dark Moon Enchantress's words were like a sharp sword, piercing her heart, "Why are you following us? Are you holding us back?" These words made the little maid burst into tears.

Princess Nanzhi looked at the sad face of the little maid, and she couldn't help but feel sad, but she knew that it was for the little maid's safety, and she had to let her go. She gently stroked the little maid's hair and comforted her: "Don't cry, I will be fine, you go back and wait for my good news."

The little maid wiped her tears and nodded. Although she was very reluctant, she still followed the secret guard and left. Princess Nanzhi looked at her back and prayed silently in her heart that she could return to Youli safely.

After the maid left, Princess Nanzhi showed a determined smile on her face. She turned to Dark Moon Fairy and said, "How can we enter the Wu'an Palace now?"

Dark Moon Enchantress raised the corner of her mouth, revealing a mysterious smile, and said softly: "It will be soon! Don't worry, someone will naturally recommend us." There was a hint of confidence and expectation in her voice.

Du Zhong came to the home of the general defending the city with a nervous mood. His heartbeat accelerated, his hands trembled slightly, and he was secretly worried. However, when the general defending the city drank the cup of wine with the pill without hesitation, Du Zhong and Du Heng who was hiding in the dark had a new understanding of the pill given by Dark Moon Fairy.

Mu San was full of confidence in his Pavilion Master, as he knew the Pavilion Master's abilities and methods. The changes in the generals defending the city were completely within his expectations, and he secretly applauded the Pavilion Master's wisdom and strategy.

Du Zhong smiled tenderly and said, "Sir, my sister and I have admired Marshal Xiao for a long time, and we long for the opportunity to perform in the palace." Her voice was gentle and pleasant, with a hint of pleading.

The general defending the city had a dull look in his eyes. He said slowly: "No problem, leave it to me!" His tone was firm, as if controlled by some force.

Du Zhong whispered again: "But I am not familiar with the layout of the palace, and I am afraid of getting lost in it!" There was a trace of worry and uneasiness in her eyes.

Without saying a word, the general defending the city quickly took out his pen, ink and paper and silently began to draw the entire layout and guards of the Wu'an Palace. His brushstrokes were skillful, and each line was clearly outlined, as if he was imprinting the appearance of the Wu'an Palace on the paper.

Du Zhong was anxiously holding the blueprints of Wu'an Palace, and hurried back to the inn with Du Heng and Mu San. As soon as he entered the door, he saw that Sword Soul and Ghost Hand had returned. However, when he looked around, he found that Dark Moon Fairy and the others had not returned, and his uneasiness instantly increased.

He frowned and asked hurriedly, "Has the Pavilion Master encountered any difficulties? He just went to pick up Princess Nanzhi, why hasn't he come back for so long?" His voice was full of worry and anxiety, as if he could feel the time passing by every second, and every second could bring bad news.

Sword Soul and Ghost Hand looked at each other, their expressions also looked a little solemn. Now Xiao Jingyi's people are searching the whole city for Princess Nanzhi, and they don't know if they have escaped the search.

Sword Spirit walked forward, patted Du Zhong on the shoulder and comforted him: "Du Zhong, don't worry too much. The Pavilion Master always acts with discretion. Maybe there was some delay on the road. Let's be patient and wait." His voice was steady and firm, trying to calm Du Zhong down.

Du Zhong nodded, but his eyes were still full of worry. He paced back and forth in the room, rubbing his hands constantly: "Why haven't you come back yet? Will you be caught by Xiao Jingyi's people?"

Before he finished speaking, a man in night clothes suddenly jumped in from the window like a ghost, kicked him to the ground, and said jokingly: "Du Bangchui! Did you miss me?"

Du Zhong was about to yell, but when he looked up, he saw Dark Moon Fairy staring at him with a gloomy face. Shang Lu, who was standing behind him, had an anxious look in his eyes and kept winking at him, as if telling him to stay away! Don't mess with her!

Du Zhong endured the pain in his buttocks, got up from the ground, and said carefully: "Master, the layout of Wu'an Palace has been obtained."

A hint of excitement flashed in Dark Moon Enchantress's eyes. She immediately took the blueprint and examined it carefully, muttering to herself as she looked at it: "There are so many guards here, it must be where the treasure is placed!" Her voice was full of anticipation, as if she had already seen the treasure waving to her.

Mu San frowned, with a hint of anxiety in his tone: "Although there are a few people in our Black Hawk team who can sing opera, the manpower is far from enough!" He swept his eyes over the men of the Dark Moon Pavilion, his eyes full of helplessness.

Shang Lu pondered for a moment and said slowly: "We can provide some manpower, but it is really difficult to allow everyone to enter the palace!" His voice revealed determination, but also a hint of worry.

Dark Moon Fairy's eyes were still fixed on the topographic map of the Wu'an Palace, as if she was thinking about something. She said without hesitation: "Others can dress up as a circus troupe. However, if the operas you know are too popular, it may be difficult to attract Xiao Jingyi's father-in-law and mother-in-law. I will teach you a few short operas later, and let the defenders watch them tomorrow to see how effective they are." Her voice was full of confidence, as if she had a perfect plan.

Dark Moon Fairy opened her red lips and taught them the enchanting "Dream in the Garden" from "The Peony Pavilion". Everyone was intoxicated and immersed in the melodious tune and touching plot. Seeing that they were very interested, Dark Moon Fairy smiled and taught them "Kushu Hong" from "The Romance of the West Chamber".

Everyone was deeply attracted by the two short plays. Mu San couldn't help but ask curiously, "Master, this opera is really unique and unconventional, and the characters are vivid and lively. Logically speaking, such a wonderful work should have caused a sensation in the entire Dazhao Kingdom. Why have we never heard of it?"

The corners of Dark Moon Fairy's mouth twitched slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible sadness flashed in her eyes. She said vaguely: "This is an opera from my hometown. It may be too remote and the news is blocked, so this wonderful opera has not yet been spread to Shangjing City." There was a hint of melancholy in her voice, as if she was missing her hometown far away.

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