After comforting Mu Xinyan, Rong Mian left and headed towards his room.

After entering the room and closing the door, a bodyguard appeared.

"Which courtyard does Mu Yanzheng live in?"

The guard stammered for a long time before finally saying, "Prince Mu is staying at the Jin You Courtyard, which was prepared for the Princess!"

Rong Mian gritted his teeth: "What? He actually dares to live in the backyard? Doesn't he know that the backyard is for women?!"

“We tried to stop him, but several of us were injured and we couldn’t stop him.”

Rong Mian didn't blame the guards; he knew Mu Yanzheng's methods. He also knew that Mu Yanzheng was a womanizer. His presence in the backyard likely had another purpose.

Rong Mian instructed, "Go and move all the ladies in the back courtyard to other courtyards. They must not be seen by Mu Yanzheng. If they refuse, force them to move. Afterward, send people to protect their safety."

"Also, when Mu Yanzheng is in the manor, you and the others should avoid him. Do not anger him, otherwise, I will not be able to save you."

"yes."

The guards obeyed and left, leaving Rong Mian alone in the room.

His wives were mostly sent to him by officials in an attempt to win him over, but they could not be abused by Mu Yanzheng.

Mu Yanzheng wants women? There are plenty in brothels. But he can't let Mu Yanzheng take advantage of his own women like that.

He didn't know what Mu Yanzheng was doing at his residence. However, he couldn't let his guard down.

Could it be that Mu Yanzheng has discovered something? That's why he came to the manor to find him.

This Mu Yanzheng is a clever man; we absolutely cannot let him discover our secret.

Rong Mian stood up and walked into the inner chamber. He summoned a guard and whispered a few words in his ear.

After the guards disappeared, Rong Mian changed his clothes and quietly left from the back of the bedchamber.

...

In the backyard, the ladies, upon learning that they were to be asked to move to a different courtyard, refused and argued incessantly.

Finally, I don't know what the guards said to them, but they moved very quickly.

Upon hearing the voice, Mu Yanzheng's face was full of disdain.

What, does Rong Mian really think he would touch these women? Is Rong Mian overthinking things? How could he possibly covet other people's wives?

His women must be pure and innocent.

He lives in this courtyard simply because he finds it quiet and not many people pay attention to him. He can do whatever he wants, and the decoration suits his taste perfectly.

This Rong Mian is such a fool. Does he think so little of himself? Would he even be interested in his woman?

Mu Yanzheng thought to himself that since he was staying at the Third Prince's residence, he was essentially a guest of the Third Prince. Even if Mu Weiliang later found out that he was the one who sent people to kill him, shouldn't he think twice before taking action?

That evening, just as Mu Yanzheng had said, Mu Weiliang was assassinated at the post station.

While Mu Weiliang was taking a bath, several assassins suddenly broke in through the window.

Mu Weiliang leaped out of the bathtub, quickly dressed, and charged forward with her sword drawn. Together with the guards, she joined the battle.

Upon hearing this, the royal guards outside the courtyard rushed over and engaged in a fierce battle with the assassins inside.

This assassin is unlike the one who tried to assassinate Mu Xinyan a few days ago. Although this person's cultivation level is slightly lower than Mu Weiliang's, it's about the same as Bao Xia's and Qian Xun's.

Moreover, they outnumbered them, but fortunately, Bao Xia and Qian Xun could share the burden. Therefore, Mu Weiliang still had a chance of winning.

Those royal guards were no match for them at all; they were simply throwing their lives away.

For a time, the post station was filled with the sounds of fighting. Swords clashed, heavy objects collapsed, and blood flowed everywhere. Many royal guards were killed or wounded, and the buildings were severely damaged.

However, in the end, they still managed to capture several assassins. Mu Weiliang knew whose people they were working for, and she also knew the assassins' methods. So, the moment she captured them, she sealed their internal energy and dislocated their jaws.

Mu Weiliang ordered the assassin to be taken away and kept under surveillance, as he would interrogate him personally later.

He needed to wash off the bloodstains; it was disgusting. He's a germaphobe.

"Chihiro, take Baoxia away and give her some medicine."

“Your Highness, Bao Xia is fine. Let Qian Xun go with you to interrogate her, so as not to soil your clothes.”

Mu Weiliang thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, then you go and rest. Be careful."

Mu Weiliang was afraid that the people who had just escaped might come back and launch a counterattack.

However, it's unlikely, because their injuries were also quite severe.

"Don't worry, Your Highness," Bao Xia said before leaving.

"And you guys, go and prepare some hot water for me."

After a while, Mu Weiliang finished bathing and led Qianxun toward the room where the assassin was being held.

Even though we already know who's behind this, we still need a witness.