"Now..."

  "It doesn't matter anymore... For the past few days, you must carefully take care of all the big and small matters in the palace."

  "You're going to..."

  Just as Chen 'Lu' was about to respond, he saw Qu Yun rush in without even reporting, the copper nails on his military boots colliding with a crisp sound.

  "What's going on?!"

  Yu Yun caught a glimpse of her blood gushing out like a spring, and in an instant, the snow-white sleeve on her arm was stained red. She stomped her foot in anger and shouted: "That wicked woman!" "Xiao Yun, don't be too anxious, Lin Yuan owes me deeply, not just for one or two things. Now, I will make her repay them all."

  Morning 'dew' phoenix eyes slightly raised, dense and long eyelashes, like night color general slight tremble.

  She stood up, gazed at the golden sunset on the horizon, and said softly: "When it gets dark, I'll go out for a walk." The silence also became hoarse and powerless.

  On the high wall with a solemn and majestic atmosphere, there were several black figures that flashed by like a gentle breeze.

  They passed through three courtyards and finally entered the master's study under the eaves.

  The house was still brightly lit, and the master had been sleeping alone since his daughter's death, not summoning any of his concubines.

  They crouched under the corridor, peering at the movement in the study, just about to draw their swords, when a "whoosh" sound was heard by their ears, an arrow flew past, and the wind brushed against their faces, making them feel a stinging sensation.

  A crescent moon shines brightly in the quiet courtyard, under the pear tree, only a single snow-white feather is seen to be slightly trembling, it turns out that it has been deeply inserted into the trunk of the tree.

  This slight noise, though not loud, had already startled the master of the house.

  Qī Róng suddenly stood up and listened vigilantly outside. He shouted loudly: "Who is it?!"

  One of the men in black laughed loudly and said: "We've long heard that your lord's mansion is piled high with gold and silver, so we brothers have come to get rich!"

  He had a tone of the black way and green forest, but his hands were quick, accurate, and ruthless. (Updated 16k, fastest update). He flew rapidly in the direction of the arrow's trajectory.

  But as soon as the sword light flashed, his long sword went straight for the person's face. However, it was pinched by two slender and crystal-like white fingers, and could no longer move.

  The newcomer was also 'veiled' with her hair tied up, standing quietly in the darkness. She didn't say a word, only that one pearl hairpin between her temples shone brightly, and at a glance, it was clear that she was no ordinary person.

  Qirong looked through the gap in the door and saw the dazzling light, slightly surprised. He was old and worldly, and after a moment's thought, he recalled the rumors in the palace and exclaimed: "Could it be..."

  Several others saw the situation was not good and hastily brandished their swords, surrounding him in a horn-like formation.

  But the sword wind turned. Swift as a silver snake dancing wildly, the person in front let out a "hiss" of surprise, and his long sword was already snatched away. Amidst the rubble, several shrill whistles sounded, and it was those few people's arms that were blocked by one move. They all broke into two segments.

  The masked man sneered, throwing his long sword to the ground and drawing his dark longbow to its full length. The snow-white arrow seemed to be a harbinger of death, sending a chill down everyone's neck.

  Someone could no longer bear it and let out a shout. The crowd fled in panic, disappearing from view after just a few ups and downs among the rooftops.

  Qī Róng slowly got up, walked to the front of the "masked" person, and asked tentatively: "May I ask who you are?" The "masked" person untied his veil, and their eyes met. Qī Róng only felt a chill like ice and snow, piercing into his eyes.

  She has no makeup on, but there is another kind of dignified elegance that makes the moonlight in the courtyard seem dull and colorless.

  "This old minister has seen Her Majesty..."

  Morning 'dew' waved her hand to stop Qi Rong's big gift, and smiled lightly: "The adults in the mansion are really lively..."

  "A few insignificant people, how dare you be so presumptuous..."

  Qirong's old face was overcast and uncertain, forcing a smile.

  "This is no ordinary flying thief, Your Majesty, I'm really worried about you!"

  Morning dew lightly smiles, in a glance, it seems to have washed away the summer heat filling the entire courtyard.

  "Morning Concubine...?!"

  Chilling and frightening, she was suddenly enlightened by her words, only to feel that the hairs on her body were standing on end, as if the quiet courtyard was filled with murderous intent.

  "Don't be alarmed, adults. I've sent those people away. They're probably back to their master by now... Thinking about it, it's really frightening. You almost followed in the footsteps of Qi Fei!"

  As soon as she mentioned Qī Fēi, Qī Róng's eyes turned red, he gritted his teeth and remained silent for a long time, before finally making up his mind, and resolutely lifted his head.

  "Your Ladyship has arrived in the middle of the night, I'm afraid it's not just for this old bones of mine?"

  "Wouldn't you like to invite me in for a chat, sir?" The street was empty, with not even half a pedestrian in sight. A gentle breeze swept across the street, and the only sound was the faint flicker of the lone lamp in front of the inn, casting a solitary long shadow on the ground.

  Chen 'Lu' walked quietly by, thinking of the conversation she had with Qi Rong earlier, a hint of sarcasm playing on her lips.

  Qirong and the Empress Dowager *** had never gotten along, and now that Qifei was dead, he originally had a belly full of anger towards the Zhou family. Unexpectedly, the Emperor and he shared a cup of wine on this night, and in their conversation, it subtly came to light that the true culprit was someone else - probably the King of Jing.

  Jing Wang deeply gained the favor of Empress Dowager, Qi Rong had no grasp on him, and wanted to overthrow him. He could only secretly harbor resentment. Now that Chen Lu has come to his aid, the two have joined forces and decided to mutually support each other, determined to eliminate the imperial party at once.

  "Lin Wan... you've wronged countless people, this time, it's your turn to taste the bitterness of being speechless..."

  She spoke resolutely and was about to leave, but heard the faint sound of fighting and groaning from the alley. She changed her mind and rushed in, only to see a group of ruffians ganging up on one person.

  "Stop."

  She didn't want to intervene in other people's business and was about to leave, but then she saw the man with a swollen face, who seemed somewhat familiar, so she changed her mind.

  "Who dares to interfere with our business?!"

  "You are just vassals under the king's banner, and according to the rules, you are not allowed to enter the city. If I shout loudly, you will be beheaded immediately." Chen 'Lu' said coldly, with a slight glance from her eyes, which made these battle-hardened soldiers feel a sense of fear.

  The leader hesitated, glanced at the young man who was curled up on the ground with a bruise, spat, and then reluctantly left.

  Morning 'dew' concentrated look, still thinking of this person where have seen before, only to hear the young man moaning, struggling to say: "Benefactor saved me again!"

  It's him! That scholar who robbed a carriage in broad daylight!

  Chen 'Lu' finally realized, for a moment feeling both angry and amused, asking: "This time you've kidnapped whose bride?"

  "Please don't laugh at me..."

  Young people's faces reveal a painful and unbearable expression

  "My wife has been kidnapped by these beasts and taken into their camp!!"

  He pounded his fist on the ground, and the wound burst open again, a mess of blood and flesh.

  Chen's eyes flashed cold: "You'd better tell me in detail!"