nucmednet Chapter 128 Midnight Murder
Chapter 128 Midnight Murder
Shi Wanxia returned to her room and told Li Qinglan and the others about their plans. She and Li Changyu planned to go to Cangling Kingdom to lay low for a while, as for Shen Yanchu and the others, they could only wait and see.
Hearing this, Li Qinglan felt a pang of reluctance, but she understood it was the best solution at the moment. She held Shi Wanxia's hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry: "Sister Shi, don't worry, wherever you go, we sisters will go with you."
Shi Wanxia sat at the table, gently patted her hand, and smiled tenderly. Qinglan and the others are definitely going to come with me. I will teach them some useful knowledge on the way.
"Don't worry! I'm just here to tell you that we'll be setting off first thing tomorrow morning. Brother Li will be in charge of preparing the horses and carriages. By the way, you all know that my engagement with Brother Li is fake. Remember, whatever you do, don't let Young Master Shen and Young Master Cui know."
Li Qinglan and the others nodded obediently, though they didn't know why Sister Shi hadn't accepted Young Master Shen's marriage proposal. They could tell that Sister Shi also loved Young Master Shen.
The night was as dark as ink, and Jeju City was completely silent. Shi Wanxia sat alone by the window, gazing at the hazy moonlight in the distance, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
“Shen Yanchu and the others have been waiting in the city for a long time. It will probably not be easy for them to escape smoothly.” She sighed softly, her brows furrowing slightly. “Li Changyu’s identity is not simple either. I am just an ordinary woman and do not want to get involved in these power struggles.”
Upon hearing this, Shi Wanxia's lips curled into a warm smile. "Thank you," she said softly. "It's getting late, you should go and get some rest. We're setting off tomorrow, so don't hold us back."
Li Qinglan and the others left as instructed, and the room returned to silence. Shi Wanxia stood up and began packing her bags. Her movements were quick and orderly, but she couldn't hide her anxiety about the future.
Meanwhile, Li Changyu's residence was brightly lit. Xing Ce had just finished bathing the young master when his third uncle hurriedly pushed open the door and entered.
“Young Master, I have prepared everything you instructed,” Third Uncle said respectfully, then changed the subject, “However, I dare to ask you to reconsider. Your status is so noble; how could that country girl be worthy of you? You…”
"Enough!" Li Changyu interrupted sharply, a flash of anger in his eyes. Everyone in the room instantly knelt down, not daring to utter a sound.
"Third Uncle, as I have said, from this day forward, Miss Shi is my wife. She is betrothed to me, and this is not to be discussed lightly," Li Changyu said coldly. "If you continue to be so disrespectful, you may seek other wiser men!"
Third Uncle was sweating profusely and quickly kowtowed to beg for forgiveness: "Young Master, please calm down. This old servant misspoke. Please forgive me!"
Li Changyu snorted coldly and sat down at his desk. His gaze swept over everyone before he told them to stand up.
"Just remember that." He said calmly, "Third Uncle, go to Zheng Zhao and bring Xu Shaoyu here. I need him. Also, transfer some maids who know martial arts from Tianxiao Pavilion."
Li Changyu paused for a moment, then continued, "We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning. Shen Yanchu will definitely try to stop us, and I don't want to confront them directly. Xing Ce, you handle that."
Hearing this, the crowd, though unwilling, dared not disobey. They respectfully agreed and left the room.
Meanwhile, inside the villa, Shen Yanchu, after hearing the guard's report, was furious. He slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly, a sharp, cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Li Changyu, how dare you!" Shen Yanchu said through gritted teeth, "Even if you are the former leader of the martial arts alliance and the head of the Qingfeng Sect, so what? You are just a nobody in the martial arts world, so what if you have high martial arts skills? Miss Shi is my person, and no one can take her away from under my nose!"
He turned to the guards beside him and ordered sternly, "Take men and bring Miss Shi back to me immediately! Remember, do not harm her, or I will skin you alive!"
The guard obeyed and left, leaving Shen Yanchu standing alone by the window, his gaze deep and unfathomable. Moonlight shone on his handsome face, outlining a cold and stern profile. He clenched his fist, silently vowing: no matter what, he would have Shi Wanxia, even if she didn't like him now. She could only be his, Shen Yanchu's, woman!
From a young age, Mu Yin was assigned by the eldest princess to protect the prince. He bore a heavy responsibility and dared not slack off in the slightest. The prince trusted Mu Yin greatly and entrusted him with the management of the Imperial Guard Battalion and the Secret Guard Battalion. These two forces, totaling nearly six hundred people, were responsible for secret missions such as assassination, assassination, and intelligence gathering.
Mu Yin had practiced martial arts since childhood, possessing a meticulous mind and exceptional skills. Under his leadership, the Imperial Guard and the Eagle Guard became a sharp sword in the Prince's hands, providing him with solid protection as he ventured into the martial world. He was utterly loyal to the Prince, always keeping a close eye on his safety.
However, fate is unpredictable, and the prince unexpectedly disappeared. This news came as a complete shock, causing great anxiety to the Emperor and the Princess and her consort. They immediately dispatched multiple teams to search for the prince's whereabouts.
In the martial arts world, various forces have also sprung into action, all wanting a share of the spoils in this search for the prince.
Mu Yin led his men, traveling day and night, leaving no stone unturned. They traversed towns and villages, dealing with various forces.
During this process, they encountered countless difficulties and challenges, but Mu Yin never gave up. He firmly believed that as long as they persevered, they would definitely be able to find the prince.
After a long search, they finally obtained a clue. The prince had actually ended up in the Yan Yue Kingdom. Without hesitation, Mu Yin led his men on a journey to the Yan Yue Kingdom.
In Yan Yue Kingdom, they acted cautiously to avoid causing unnecessary trouble. After a painstaking investigation, they finally found the prince's whereabouts.
It turned out that the prince had been injured in an accident and rescued by a woman named Miss Shi. The prince fell in love with Miss Shi at first sight, and Mu Yin, watching the prince and Miss Shi together, was filled with doubt. He couldn't understand why the prince would fall for this ordinary woman. Perhaps it was truly because Miss Shi had saved the prince.
Just as they were preparing to take the prince back to the country, they discovered a new problem. The eldest princess had already arranged a marriage for the prince, but the prince was unaware of it.
Mu Yin fell into deep thought, unsure how to bring it up with the prince. What choice would the prince make if he knew about this?
At this moment, the prince gave them an order. A man named Li Changyu, leading more than fifty people, was at the Fuyang Inn. Miss Shi was also with Li Changyu, and the prince ordered them to bring her back.
Mu Yin immediately led more than twenty brothers to Fu Yang Inn. They had already scouted the place and knew that Li Changyu was quite skilled in martial arts, so they had to be careful.
Mu Yin stood about twenty meters away from the inn, carefully observing his surroundings. After a moment of contemplation, he had an idea. "Here's what we'll do: three people per team, split up to lure these people away, the remaining ten will eliminate the hidden men, and I'll go capture the person. Remember, this Li Changyu is quite skilled in martial arts, so be careful." The group nodded and quietly dispersed to approach.
Mu Yin cautiously approached the inn, his heart filled with vigilance. He knew that this operation could not afford to fail.
As he entered the inn, he immediately felt an immense pressure. Li Changyu lived up to his reputation; his aura was powerful and chilling. Mu Yin took a deep breath, adjusted her composure, and then slowly walked towards Li Changyu.
When Li Changyu saw Mu Yin, a cold smile appeared on his face. "You're Mu Yin? I've heard so much about you. Now that you're here, you're not leaving." Mu Yin didn't speak, his eyes filled with determination. He knew that today's battle would be a fierce one.
The two clashed instantly, their moves fierce and incredibly fast. Those around them were drawn to their battle and quickly stepped aside. Mu Yin and Li Changyu exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. Their fight grew increasingly intense, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
During the battle, Mu Yin discovered that Li Changyu's martial arts skills were indeed very high. His moves were varied and unpredictable. However, Mu Yin did not back down. Relying on his experience and skills, he gradually gained the upper hand.
Just as Mu Yin was about to deliver the fatal blow to Li Changyu, she suddenly heard a shout. "Stop!" Mu Yin stopped what she was doing, turned around, and saw that it was Miss Shi.
Shi Wanxia looked at Mu Yin, a hint of displeasure on her face. She took three steps in two, spread her arms, and stood in front of Li Changyu. This man had a lot of nerve; dressed in black and not masked, so arrogant, coming to kill Brother Li in the middle of the night.
They must be one of Shen Yanchu's people! Are they that arrogant?
"I've seen you before. You're one of Shen Yanchu's men. What are you doing? Following his orders? Coming to kill my fiancé? What, is Shen Yanchu going to kick me while I'm down?"