The surrounding people were terrified by this sudden change, and a group of people began to flee, creating chaos at the scene. It was impossible to see where the assassin was.

Zu An, however, sensed something and looked up at a certain spot. He saw Chen Xuan, with red hair, peeking out from behind a pillar on the third floor of a house, holding a large bow in his hand. Clearly, the arrow that had just been shot by him was from Chen Xuan.

Seeing that Zu'an had discovered him, Chen Xuan revealed a cruel smile, made a throat-slitting gesture with his hand, and then quickly disappeared.

Zuan frowned. This guy was actually well-versed in the ways of assassins, able to flee thousands of miles away the moment he missed a strike.

He would rather the enemy stay and continue shooting, so that he would have a chance to hold them off and wait for the city defense army or the Chu family guards to arrive and completely eliminate this threat.

What a pity!

No wonder this guy has survived all these years despite the combined efforts of the Chu family and the city lord to suppress him.

The thought of having to constantly guard against a master assassin lurking in the shadows made Zu An's face turn grim. The other party could fail many times, but if he failed even once, he would lose his life.

"Second Miss, Young Master, no assassins have been found!" A lean and capable guard from the Chu family returned after searching the area and reported back.

His name is Jiao Shanhe. Despite his monkey-like appearance, he was the best scout in the Chu family's private army. He was also the most alert person. He was sent to protect Zu'an because of Xue'er's assassination attempt.

“The assassin has left,” Zaun said in a deep voice.

The guards were taken aback, wondering how he knew. However, after spending time with him, they realized that this young master was somewhat capable, so they didn't doubt his words.

“To prevent any accidents, let’s go to the nearby Bright Moon Academy first. We’ll be safe there,” said Feng Daniu, another tall and burly guard. Of the three guards, he was the most composed and, true to his name, was as strong as an ox.

“That’s right, no one dares to cause trouble at the academy. The Chu family will soon receive the news, and then Commander Yue and the others will come to pick up the young lady and her husband.” Another person, holding a long sword, scanned anyone who tried to approach with sharp eyes.

He was Zhou Lujun, another guard sent by the Chu family to protect Zu'an. His swordsmanship was as cold and stern as his appearance.

“Alright!” Zu An naturally had no objections. The academy was full of experts; if Chen Xuan really went there, he would only be a junior.

"Xiao Zhao, don't be afraid, the assassin has left." Zu An looked at the panic on the girl's face in his arms, and thinking that she was still young, he quickly comforted her gently.

"Brother-in-law, are you hurt anywhere? Oh, there's so much blood."

Chu Huanzhao finally came to her senses, her small hands constantly checking him over, her eyes filled with worry.

"No, this is all horse blood. It's just a pity for that horse." Zu'an was displeased. Although he hadn't ridden the horse for more than two days, he was a sentimental person and would develop feelings for anything he rode.

To think that Chen Xuan could kill him like that, we must settle this score with him properly.

"That's good, that's good." Chu Huanzhao was still shaken. After experiencing such a thing, she couldn't care less about her previous anger.

Watching the two embrace intimately, touching each other as if it were all happening naturally, Jiao Shan and several guards exchanged bewildered glances.

"Aren't the second young lady and the young master a little too intimate?"

"We should mind our own business."

"But what if something really goes wrong? Won't the master and mistress blame us?"

"I don't think so. The second young lady is still so young. If the young master could bring himself to do that, wouldn't he be a beast?"

"I think it looks somewhat similar."

...

The group quickly arrived at the campus, where several guards stood watch outside. Chu also went to his class to attend lessons.

Because of the bloodstains on his body, Zuan went to the teachers' dormitory to wash up and change his clothes first.

He had just taken off his clothes when he suddenly heard a noise at the door. He was startled. Could it be that Chen Xuanzhen was so powerful that he had sneaked into the school?

He hurriedly pressed down on the Tai'a sword, tiptoed to the door, suddenly opened the door, and thrust the sword out.

Ah~

A gasp rang out, and Zu An hurriedly sheathed his sword. Looking at the beautiful woman before him, whose expression had changed slightly, he said awkwardly, "Sister Shang, I didn't expect it to be you?"

"I noticed someone was at your house when I passed by, and since it's been so long since we last met, I came to check on you," Shang Liuyu said, her slightly surprised expression quickly returning to normal. "Who did you think it was? Why would they come in armed and ready to fight..."

Before she finished speaking, I saw his bare upper body with its muscular, masculine physique, and a faint blush spread across his neck.

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Today's extras: Jiao Shanhe was provided by reader Jiao Wan'er, Feng Daniu by reader Ci'an Yiqiu, and Zhou Lujun by reader Aze Ouxi. Speaking of which, Aze Ouxi also mentioned he has an older sister named Yu Mumu; it seems a shame to use such a name for a minor role. Similarly, Lin Sancai (the wealthy woman of Sancai) and Jiang Xueli (Jiang Xueli, the Ice Snow Girl) will need a suitable opportunity to appear.