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After sneaking into Qingluan Pavilion, Chen Jue and Wang Hui searched everywhere for the key drunk counselor. Finally, they found him in a quiet and slightly dim corner room.

The room was filled with a strong smell of alcohol. The strategist sat alone at the table, with wine stains still lingering on the glass in front of him. His face was slightly flushed, and his eyes were blurry yet revealed a hint of deep shrewdness. It seemed that under the influence of alcohol, his inner defenses had loosened somewhat, but the vigilance developed from years of dealing with power had not completely dissipated.

Chen Jue took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, and then walked forward with a sincere smile on his face.

He bowed slightly and saluted to the counselor, saying, "Sir, what a coincidence! I meet you here."

The counselor raised his head, his eyes lingered on Chen Jue for a moment, and asked with a hint of drunkenness and confusion: "Who are you?"

Chen Jue replied calmly, "Sir, I am a new servant in Qingluan Pavilion. Although my status is low, I have heard of your great name for a long time and I admire your talent and wisdom. It is my honor to meet you today."

The counselor snorted softly, not completely believing Chen Jue's words, and just said lightly: "Oh? A small errand boy also knows me?"

Chen Jue knew in his heart that it was not easy to gain the trust of his advisers, and he had to demonstrate his own uniqueness.

He suddenly had an idea and said, "Sir, although I am just a clerk, I also like to pay attention to the affairs of the court and the general situation of the world. I heard that you are giving advice to the King of Jin in Qingluan Pavilion, and I have always admired your strategies. Seeing you drinking here alone today, I believe you must have many feelings in your heart. I wonder if I am lucky enough to listen to your advice?"

After hearing what Chen Jue said, the counselor's eyes flashed with surprise. He didn't expect that a small servant could say such a thing.

His interest was aroused, and he said in a slightly drunken tone: "You are quite knowledgeable, kid. So tell me, what do you think of the current situation in the court?"

Chen Jue was delighted, knowing that his first step was successful. He pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Sir, the court seems calm now, but in fact, undercurrents are surging. The forces of all parties are complicated, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is an important figure in the court, so his every move is naturally watched. I heard that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is recruiting talents, and Qingluan Pavilion is full of famous people. I believe that you are here to plan a great cause for His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin."

As Chen Jue spoke, he nodded slightly, with an expression of admiration and thought on his face, as if he believed in what he said and was looking forward to further guidance from his adviser.

The strategist smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a complex emotion, including confidence in his own talent, but also helplessness about the current situation.

He said, "You have a good vision, kid. His Royal Highness Prince Jin is indeed ambitious. As his advisers, we naturally have to give him advice to help him realize his ambitions."

Chen Jue took the opportunity to say, "Sir, I know very well that in this vortex of power, the role of counselors is crucial. You must have experienced many unknown hardships and pressures while serving His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin. Although I am just a bystander, I can understand your difficulties. Seeing you drinking so much today, I believe you must have many troubles in your heart. I wonder if you can treat me as someone to confide in. Perhaps after you speak out, you will feel better."

Chen Jue's eyes were full of sincerity and concern, and his slightly furrowed brows showed his worry for his adviser.

The counselor looked at Chen Jue and was silent for a moment. He was weighing whether to confide his feelings to this strange servant. The effect of alcohol made his emotions more fragile, but at the same time, he also felt that Chen Jue's sincerity and admiration for him were not false.

Finally, he sighed and said, "Well, since you want to listen, I will tell you. But you must remember that what I say today must not be spread to others."

Chen Jue nodded quickly, a serious look on his face, and said, "Don't worry, sir, I will keep my mouth shut."

The strategist picked up the wine glass and took another big sip of wine. Suddenly, his body shook slightly, his eyes became more blurred, and his speech became a little unclear.

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin... he has great ambitions and has always been eyeing the throne of the Eastern Palace. In order to achieve this goal, he has been secretly planning in Qingluan Pavilion for a long time." The strategist's voice was low and slow, with a hint of intermittentness, as if his thoughts had fallen into confusion.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jue hurried forward to support the counselor and said with concern: "Sir, please speak slowly and take care of yourself."

At the same time, he winked at Wang Hui, asking him to pay attention to the situation around him.

The counselor leaned back in his chair, took a breath, and continued, "He recruited celebrities not just to show off his knowledge, but to use their talents and reputations to build momentum for himself. Some of those celebrities were attracted by his power and wealth and were willing to work for him; others were coerced and induced by him and had to obey his arrangements."

A bitter smile appeared on the counselor's face, and his expression now looked even more helpless and tired.

"As his counselor, I understand his ambitions, but I have no choice but to give him advice. After all, in this chaotic world, only by relying on powerful forces can one have a place."

There was a trace of confusion in the counselor's eyes, and his gaze wandered around the room, as if he could no longer see clearly what was in front of him.

Chen Jue pretended to listen carefully, nodding his head from time to time to show his agreement, and said softly: "Sir, you have no choice but to serve His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin. But if your talent can be used for the right purpose, it will definitely benefit the people of the world."

He tried to guide the counselor to reveal more useful information while also calming his emotions.

After hearing what Chen Jue said, the counselor was stunned for a moment, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he continued, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin intends to create a major incident in the near future to put the Crown Prince in trouble. He has arranged people to create an accident when the Crown Prince is traveling, so that the Crown Prince will be embarrassed in front of everyone and lose the support of the people. Then, he will unite with some officials in the court to impeach the Crown Prince and accuse him of all kinds of wrongdoings. At the same time, he will spread rumors among the people to discredit the Crown Prince's reputation and make the people lose trust in the Crown Prince."

The counselor spoke much slower than before, and the pronunciation of some words was not clear, but Chen Jue still listened carefully, not daring to miss any key information.

Chen Jue was shocked, and a look of shock appeared on his face, but he quickly concealed it and said, "Your Highness Prince Jin's move is really cruel. Isn't His Highness the Crown Prince in danger? Sir, have you thought of a way to stop this?"

The counselor sighed and said, "Well, judging from the current situation, His Royal Highness Prince Jin's plan has a great chance of success. His influence in the court cannot be underestimated, and he has been planning carefully for a long time. However, I always feel a little uneasy in my heart. After all, such means are too insidious. If they fail, it will bring great disaster to the court and the people."

Chen Jue nodded and said seriously, "Sir, you are a man with conscience. I believe that justice will prevail over evil. The conspiracy of King Jin will not succeed."

The counselor looked at Chen Jue, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. He said, "Although you are of humble status, you have a heart of justice. I also hope that the King of Jin can give up his ambitions and solve the problem in a peaceful way. However, I know that he has gone too far and it is difficult for him to turn back."

Chen Jue took the opportunity to say, "Sir, can we find a way to stop the King of Jin's conspiracy? You must have a way, right?"

The counselor pondered for a moment, then said, "There is a way, but it requires great risks."

Chen Jue quickly said: "Sir, as long as I can stop the King of Jin's conspiracy, I am willing to take any risk." Chen Jue's eyes revealed firmness and determination, and he stared at the strategist closely.

The counselor looked at Chen Jue with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He said, "Well, since you are so determined, I will tell you. There is a key person in the King of Jin's plan. He is responsible for creating accidents when the prince travels. This person is called Lin Yue, one of the King of Jin's confidants. He is usually very low-key, but his methods are ruthless. He is good at disguise and hidden weapons, and has been hiding in the dark to plan all this."

Chen Jue's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Then where should we go to find him?"

The counselor shook his head and said, "He moves in secret, and I don't know exactly where he is hiding. But I know that he often hangs out in a gambling house called Ruyifang in the capital. It is said that he has a fixed gambling game there, and he goes there every few days. You can try your luck there and see if you can find him. However, you have to be careful, because there may be spies of the King of Jin around him."

Chen Jue took the note and said gratefully, "Sir, thank you for your trust and help. I will do my best to stop the King of Jin's conspiracy."

The counselor nodded and said, "Okay, I hope you can succeed. If you need my help in any way, you can come to me again. But you must remember that we don't have much time, and King Jin may implement his plan at any time."

Chen Jue bid farewell to his adviser, met up with Wang Hui, and quickly left Qingluan Pavilion.