Chapter 500 Reversal

The room was surrounded by a dense array of elite soldiers, and archers were even stationed on the eaves and rooftops.

Xie Guanzhi's entire residence and government offices combined didn't have this many people, so these elite soldiers certainly weren't his; they were brought by Wen Zhiming or Lin Suo.

With this kind of situation, not only would two living people be unable to escape, but even a bird wouldn't be able to fly away.

Xie Guanzhi turned around in despair, but the expected fight scene did not occur. Wen Zhiming and Meng Lingge were still standing there, looking at him with knowing expressions.

His men and officials who supported him had all knelt down and begged the King of the Northern Frontier for mercy.

Yue Jiaoluo, who was in his arms, had regained some of her senses and grabbed his clothes, saying, "Hurry up, why aren't you leaving, sir? Take me away from here..."

Xie Guanzhi swallowed hard, unable to speak.

"You can't leave."

Lin Suo kindly answered for him, "Outside are the Northern Frontier King's elite troops, and inside there is no one willing to serve you anymore."

"No, we can still walk." Yue Jiaoluo struggled to stand up from Xie Guanzhi's arms, quickly tore a strip of cloth from Xie Guanzhi's clothes, covered her eyes, and then said through gritted teeth.

“King of the Northern Frontier, have you forgotten the Empress Dowager and Princess Le’an? After they left the banquet, I ordered my men to seize them. If you don’t let us go now, they will have to be buried with us.”

She was covered in blood, and her voice was sharp and imposing.

However, being unable to see, he didn't know Wen Zhiming's exact direction. He could only see a window by feeling, so shouting "King of the Northern Frontier" at the window not only diminished his imposing manner but also made him look ridiculous.

Her words gave Xie Guanzhi some confidence, and he chimed in, "That's right. It's just right to exchange two people for two people; it's perfectly fair."

Although he knew that his chances of survival were slim, he still had money left and hadn't had enough of the good life. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, he wouldn't give up.

Just as they were pondering how to exchange hostages for absolute safety, they heard a majestic voice.

"Who wants me to be buried with them?"

The elite soldiers outside the room made way for Empress Dowager Dong, who led Wen Woyu through under their protection.

"As soon as I returned to my room, I was ambushed by two reckless guards. They have now been captured by the men arranged by the King of Northern Frontier. Would the Prefect like to see them?"

What else is visible? Since Empress Dowager Dong and Wen Woyu can move freely, it must be that the people arranged by Yue Jiaoluo failed.

Now that things have come to this, Xie Guanzhi finally realizes that Wen Zhiming had been on guard against him all along, and even knew his every move perfectly.

Xie Guanzhi and Yue Jiaoluo have lost all their strength and means.

The two huddled together, shivering like a pair of distressed lovers.

Wen Zhiming waved his hand. Lin Suo first ordered the officials to be untied, and then ordered Xie Guanzhi, Yue Jiaoluo, and the officials and guards who were kneeling and begging for mercy in the room to be taken away.

The prince of Lanyu Kingdom is still here. It is more important to entertain our distinguished guests first. These treacherous officials and their cronies should be locked up for now and dealt with after the guests have left.

The officials who had previously stood by and aided and abetted the evildoers looked on with envy at the six officials who stood up to oppose Xie Guanzhi, regretting that they had chosen the wrong side because of their fear of death and their immediate interests.

It was just a matter of a single thought; now the other party has been promoted and made a fortune, while they have become prisoners.

The guards surrounding Wen Zhiming offered no resistance under the overwhelming force of the enemy and surrendered without resistance.

No one expected that Xie Guanzhi would suddenly attack Yue Jiaoluo at this moment.

Just as the elite soldiers approached them, Xie Guanzhi pulled Yue Jiaoluo into his arms, kissed her cheek, and quickly reached into his sleeve, took out a small knife, and decisively and swiftly plunged it into Yue Jiaoluo's chest.

They were so loving just moments ago, and they didn't abandon each other when they were in trouble. But when they were about to be captured, Xie Guanzhi was so decisive and ruthless in trying to kill Yue Jiaoluo.

The stab was swift and precise; as the knife was pulled out, blood splattered all over Xie Guanzhi's face.

Despite being blind, Yue Jiaoluo's skills far surpassed Xie Guanzhi's, yet she was completely unprepared for him.

As Xie Guanzhi kissed her cheek, she was still thinking that although this man was not as outstanding as Wen Zhiming, he was indeed deeply in love with her.

She even thought Xie Guanzhi would take the blame for most of the crimes to save her life. As long as she survived today, her senior sister would definitely come to her rescue once she received the news. She was still young and there was always a chance for her to find happiness again.

But this one blow shattered all her fantasies and hopes.

"Who is it..."

With her last breath still remaining, Yue Jiaoluo used her last bit of strength to ask a question.

She had already grasped the hand holding the knife. The familiar feeling from her palm shocked her, yet she still couldn't believe her own judgment.

Xie Guanzhi lowered his head, leaned close to her ear, and cruelly said, "It's me. Little vixen, now you won't be locked up in prison, no other man will have designs on you, and no one will be able to abuse you anymore..."

"I told you, I would protect you and I would never let anyone touch you. I have never broken my promise to you..."

This was the woman he loved most in his life, and he could not bear any man other than himself getting close to Yue Jiaoluo; it was more painful than killing him.

However, he no longer has the ability to protect Yue Jiaoluo. The only way to protect her from being abused is to end her life before she is imprisoned.

Yue Jiaoluo's mouth was wide open, but before she could utter a curse, she died.

She never imagined that the few lies she made up to urge Xie Guanzhi to take action would become the sharp knife Xie Guanzhi plunged into her chest.

Not to mention that Wen Zhiming would never stoop to such despicable means, even if such a situation were to occur, she would be willing to do it as long as she could live.

She wasn't a chaste and virtuous woman, and she didn't value that aspect of life that much. Unfortunately, fate's boomerang is so unpredictable; while she was scheming against others, little did she know that she would ultimately die as a result of someone else's schemes.

Seeing that Yue Jiaoluo was no longer making a sound, Xie Guanzhi put her down with satisfaction and let the guards take him away.

The room suddenly felt spacious.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Empress Dowager Dong left with Wen Woyu.

Only six officials, still uneasy despite surviving the ordeal, remained, along with Mo Dingcang, Lin Suo, Wen Zhiming, and Meng Lingge.

The guards cleaned up the blood on the ground, but the strong smell of blood lingered for a long time.

Wen Zhiming asked everyone to sit down again, and said to Mo Dingcang with a faint smile, "I'm sorry to have startled you. Even small ants can breach a long dike. Fortunately, we were able to clear it up today, without damaging the peace treaty between the two countries or the trade plan."

Mo Dingcang nodded with a smile, picked up his wine cup: "I had long heard that the Northern Frontier King's martial arts were unparalleled, and today I have witnessed it firsthand. Now that the ants have been eliminated, the plans between the two countries will surely proceed more smoothly, which is a good thing."