Falling off a cliff

Hunting banquets were originally just a pretext for the nobles to have fun and gather, but later on, because more people brought more fun, invitations were extended to more people. Therefore, such banquets were held many times among the nobles every autumn, but now there are very few large-scale ones.

The carriage was moving steadily into the dense forest. People were stationed on the outskirts of the forest, and the prey was hiding deep inside.

Liu Zai Xi was quite excited and was always busy with things in the store. He rarely came out to play, especially at such a lively banquet. Qiu Wuji gave Liu Zai Xi a cram session on equestrianism and archery, and he had made Liu Zai Xi very tired these days. When they reached the outskirts of the forest, Qiu Wuji separated from Liu Zai Xi and went to do his own thing. Fortunately, he had Liu Mubai and Xiao Zhu to accompany him.

"Xiaozhu Xiaobai, how much prey do you think we can catch?"

Xiao Zhu was more nervous than excited: "Miss, we should be careful in case we get hurt by animals."

"No, not with Xiaobai."

Liu Mubai leaned against a tree with his shoulders folded, not knowing what he was thinking about. Suddenly, Liu Zaixi called his name, and he didn't understand what was going on.

"Right, Xiaobai, you will protect us, right?" Liu Zaixi asked again when he saw Liu Mubai didn't say anything.

"Um."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zai Xi smiled happily.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Liu Zaixi turned around and his mood plummeted.

"Isn't this my third sister? What a coincidence." The people who came were none other than the three siblings of the Liu family, and the person who spoke was Liu Yeming.

To be honest, this was the first time Liu Zai Xi met Liu Yeming. If Liu Yeming hadn't called her Third Sister, she really wouldn't have known who this person was.

The good mood ended at this moment. I originally thought that I could look at the trees and green grass to cleanse my eyes, but now I am blinded.

"The hunting banquet is indeed the most lively banquet. All kinds of people are here." Liu Zaixi didn't even look up, but lowered his head and clasped his hands.

Liu Shuang said: "Brother is now an official in the court, so he can naturally attend these banquets."

"Oh~ I found that all the men in your Liu Mansion have one characteristic."

Liu Paner: "What?"

"You like to rely on women, haha." Liu Zai Xi laughed at him without any hesitation, making Liu Yeming's face darker and darker with anger.

Liu Pan'er unconsciously raised her hand, thinking she could bully Liu Zaixi as usual. However, just as she raised her hand, she heard the sound of Liu Mubai drawing his sword. She swallowed and dropped her hand again.

He snorted coldly and left, thinking that Liu Zai Xi wouldn't be able to show off for long and would die soon.

When Liu Zai Xi saw Liu Pan'er's eyes, for some reason, he always felt that the other person had a sense of confidence in winning in her eyes, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

*

With a horn sounded, the hunting banquet officially began. Qiu Wuji, as the person in charge, did not participate. Everyone rode their horses towards the depths of the forest, wanting to give it a try and see if they could win the first place.

There are still some dangers in the forest. Xiao Zhu can't ride a horse, so he can only stay in the camp. Only Liu Mubai follows Liu Zai Xi into the forest.

The plan began.

Liu Zai Xi did not stay at the outskirts of the woods, but went straight to the deepest part, which gave the whole plan a chance.

Liu Mubai is a killer after all, and he can feel that a group of people are following them, and the plan can be implemented at any time.

“Whoosh—”

An arrow pierced through the air and pierced Liu Mubai's arm. Liu Mubai had time to react, but he did not dodge. Only in this way could Qiu Wuji be convinced that Liu Zai Xi was really in danger.

This was a real arrow, and Liu Mubai groaned in pain.

As soon as Liu Zai Xi turned around, he saw that Liu Mubai had been shot by an arrow, and the bad premonition in his heart became even stronger.

"Liu Mubai!"

A group of people descended from the sky and surrounded Liu Mubai. Liu Mubai drew his sword and fought with the group of people. Liu Zaixi knew that he could not help in this situation, so he could only hide aside and try not to cause trouble. This was the greatest help to Liu Mubai.

These were just minions, only used for acting. Liu Mubai took care of them in no time. Seeing that it was safe, Liu Zai Xi ran out from behind the tree.

"Xiaobai! Are you okay?" Bright red blood flowed and dripped onto the ground. Liu Mubai didn't say anything.

"Let's go! Let's go back to camp."

Liu Mubai still didn't say anything. He jumped on the horse and sprinted at full speed, ignoring Liu Zaixi behind him.

Liu Zai Xi learned riding skills on the spot and was not very proficient, so he could only follow slowly behind. Soon, he could no longer see Liu Mubai's back. Liu Zai Xi was a little confused. Suddenly, a stone hit Liu Zai Xi on the back of the neck, and Liu Zai Xi fainted on the spot.

At this time, Liu Mubai turned back, hid Liu Zaixi, then injured himself again and headed towards the camp.

Qiu Wuji was accompanying Qiu Sheng in the camp when he saw Liu Mubai coming over with his wound covered. He thought to himself that something was wrong.

Qiu Wuji immediately stood up and stepped forward: "Where's Xi'er?"

"We were besieged by a group of assassins. I had no time to spare. We were forced to the edge of a cliff. Princess, we fell off the cliff."

Qiu Wuji had no time to think, he rushed forward and jumped on his horse, ignoring Qiu Sheng's dissuasion, and resolutely headed into the depths of the forest.

Liu Mubai knew that his mission had been completed, and now it was up to Jin Manyue and the others.

But why, Qiu Wuji was about to die, but he couldn't be happy.

Is it because Qiu Wuji trusts him unconditionally?

The unconscious Liu Zai Xi was shaken continuously and slowly woke up.

Liu Zai Xi touched her neck and suddenly thought of Liu Mubai. She subconsciously looked around, but there was nothing there except Liu Paner standing behind her.

"He finally woke up. If he hadn't woken up, His Royal Highness Prince Heng would have died."

Liu Zai Xi had just stood up. He was curious about why Liu Pan'er was here. Could it be that she arranged the assassin? Then he heard Liu Pan'er say that Qiu Wuji was going to die.

Liu Zaixi was furious and grabbed Liu Paner's collar, "What on earth do you want to do?"

Liu Pan'er pushed Liu Zaixi's hand away and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to tell you the news. Perhaps you can still save His Highness."

"Tell me quickly." Liu Zai Xi wanted to know what was going to happen no matter what.

"Is the guard next to you injured?"

"That was actually his own stage play. His purpose was to deceive you and His Royal Highness Prince Heng. He tricked His Royal Highness Prince Heng into thinking you fell off a cliff. Then Prince Heng would go looking for you. He would be at the edge of the cliff, and someone had already arranged for the world's top assassins, and there were many of them. Even though Prince Heng was battle-hardened and experienced, facing this sudden situation, he had no way to retreat. With assassins in front of him and a cliff behind him, do you think he could survive? Hahahahahahahaha."

Liu Zaixi was trembling all over. Autumn was endless and he might die.

Liu Zai Xi had no time to think. He quickly jumped on the horse and, not caring about the unfamiliar riding skills, staggered towards the cliff behind the woods.

Liu Pan'er looked at Liu Zai Xi's receding back and laughed wildly. Her goal was achieved.

How stupid! As long as they go there, their target will change from Qiu Wu Ji to Liu Zai Xi.

Qiu Wuji moved forward at full speed. Seeing the corpses and bloodstains on the ground, he was sure that Liu Zaixi and the others had really been attacked. His feeling of uneasiness grew stronger.

When they reached the edge of the cliff, there was nothing there, no signs of fighting, no trace of anyone having been there. Qiu Wuji instantly realized that he had fallen into a trap.

The next second, a cold light flashed, and countless killers appeared, surrounding Qiu Wuji. If this was the case, then Liu Mubai was lying to him, and Liu Zai Xi might be fine.

But it seems like something is going to happen to me.

trouble.

During the fierce confrontation, the sound of swords clashing spread far away. Liu Zaixi came very fast, and the inside of his thigh was swollen from being rubbed by the saddle.

Hearing the sound, he felt more and more uneasy. Liu Zaixi broke through the grass and saw the endless autumn.

"Autumn is endless!"

I was relieved to see that Liu Zai Xi was really fine.

The next second, two of them attacked Liu Zai Xi. Qiu Wuji had no time to care about the others behind him. He stabbed one to death with his sword and kicked another away.

Never turn your back to the enemy.

The killer was well-trained and would not waste an opportunity to complete the mission, so he immediately pierced Qiu Wuji's body.

"Autumn is endless!"

Before he could touch Qiu Wuji, the killer threw him off a cliff. Liu Zaixi tried desperately to grab him, but caught nothing.

When she looked back, the killers had already left. Liu Zai Xi didn't understand why they didn't kill her.

No, I must hurry back to the camp and rescue Qiu Wuji from the bottom of the cliff. Even if he dies, the body must be hers.

On the way back, I thought more and more strangely, why had it been so long, but I didn't meet any supporters on the way back?

The fog was cleared, and the last glimmer of hope to save Qiu Wuji was shattered.

The camp was surrounded, all the powerful ministers stood behind Jiang Zhiyi, and there was nothing behind Qiu Sheng.

"Oh, the protagonist is back." Jiang Zhiyi said with a smile.

When Liu Pan'er saw that the person who came back was Liu Zai Xi, a trace of unwillingness flashed across her eyes.

Jin Manyue approached Liu Pan'er and said, "You don't really think I can't see what you're thinking, do you? It's already good enough that our future emperor didn't take action against you."

Liu Pan'er was shocked and didn't dare to speak.

"Alright, capture everyone. I'm going to show you how the emperor you all call yourself dies in my hands."

Qiu Sheng ignored Jiang Zhiyi and asked Liu Zaixi, "How is Ah Ji?"

Liu Zai Xi didn't want to say it, but Qiu Sheng was qualified to know.

"Falling off a cliff, life or death unknown."

Qiu Sheng laughed loudly: "Hahahahahahaha."

However, as she laughed, tears began to flow. "My life has been in vain. I couldn't keep the one I loved. I have nothing left. God has never blessed me. So what if the throne is mine?"

Qiu Sheng opened his arms and calmly faced his death.

Liu Zai Xi struggled desperately, trying to stop it all, but it was all in vain. Qiu Sheng was killed by a sword. He looked at the sky and slowly closed his eyes. This life was like walking on thin ice. Death was also a relief. At least, he could be reunited with you.

Jiang Zhiyi raised the sword in his hand high above his head: "From today on, I am the emperor! Anyone who is dissatisfied will die."

"Long live our emperor!"

It's a mess, it's all a mess! This isn't right! It shouldn't be like this!

Liu Zai Xi's eyes were empty. She had not yet gone to find Qiu Wu Ji. Finally, she fainted due to excessive emotion.

Liu Mubai caught Liu Zaixi and no longer knew what was right and what was wrong.

*

When he opened his eyes again, Liu Zai Xi was already in the palace, and a change of dynasty was taking place outside.

Liu Zai Xi opened his eyes, and Liu Mubai was waiting beside him.

Seeing Liu Zai Xi woke up, he was obviously panicked.

Liu Zai Xi held back her tears, she couldn't cry now.

"Why did you betray me?" His tone was calm, without any waves.

Liu Mubai pinched himself tightly and refused to speak.

"Why!"

"Because I like you! But you only have Qiu Wuji in your eyes! Only when he dies can you see me."

Liu Zaixi's eyes were filled with disbelief and doubt, but then all of it turned into the calm surface of a lake.

"If I couldn't see you, I wouldn't have saved you, but now, I regret it."

"I shouldn't have saved you."

Shouldn't.

No, no!

His brain was about to explode, and Liu Mubai felt like his heart was being torn apart.

Why did it turn out like this? Was he really wrong?

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Jiang Zhiyi walked in with Jin Manyue. "Did you have a fight?"

Jiang Zhiyi walked up to Liu Zaixi with a victorious attitude.

"Why don't you kill me?"

"You shouldn't have died."

Liu Zai Xi raised his head, and Jiang Zhiyi lifted his chin.

"You know what? The first time I saw you, I felt that you didn't belong here. You are very smart and strong inside, which is incompatible with the women here. I admire you very much. It would be a pity if you died like this. So, do you want to rule this place with me?"

Everyone was surprised that Jiang Zhiyi, who had worked so hard to obtain the throne, would actually invite Liu Zaixi to rule with him.

Jin Manyue hurried forward: "Your Majesty, how can you..."

Before he could finish his words, Jiang Zhiyi slapped him back.

"Do I need you to interfere with what I'm doing?"

Jin Manyue was scared and had to retreat.

"How about, come with me and step on this man."

Jiang Zhiyi stretched out his hand towards Liu Zaixi, and Liu Zaixi raised his hand.

He slapped Jiang Zhiyi's palm: "You're dreaming!"

Jiang Zhiyi's palms turned red, but she was not angry. "It's okay. You have plenty of time to think about it. I will wait for you."

After saying that, he left.

Liu Zai Xi clenched his palms, slowly stood up from the bed, and looked at Liu Mubai quietly.

"help me."

"What?"

"If Jiang Zhiyi is killed, no matter how the world turns out, the surname Jiang will never be there."

Liu Mubai shook his head: "No."

In an instant, Liu Zai Xi appeared as an afterimage at a fast speed, pulled out the sword from Liu Mubai's waist, and put it on his neck.

"Then let Liu Zaixi disappear."

Liu Mubai felt a pang of pain in his heart. Why did he do this for Qiu Wuji?

"Okay, I promise."

She wanted to kill Jiang Zhiyi with her own hands.