Chapter 107 Encountering Danger

Durian shells are very hard and not easily cut open with ordinary swords. Yuan Hongqu had some martial arts skills, although mostly for fitness. But in this situation, if she didn't use her fists, it would seem like she didn't value her own life.

The carriage in front was heavily guarded by Lan Cong, and there were also guards from the Prince Xian's mansion around it, so the assassins could not get close to the carriage at all.

The carriage behind it had only two guards, but the assassin found an opening and killed both guards and the coachman.

If it weren't for Yuan Hongqu's vigilance, they would have almost succeeded.

Yuan Hongqu did not get off the carriage. She stood in front of the carriage, having already smashed all the durian shells in her hand. The coachman was still lying on the side, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive.

Seeing that she no longer had that strange "hidden weapon," the surrounding assassins slowly began to gather around her again. Yuan Hongqu was unarmed. Although she had some self-defense items in her space, she had long ago stored them in the basement and had no ability to summon them.

However, she is not weak herself, and since she hasn't had a real fight in a long time, she can test whether her boxing skills have deteriorated.

Seeing the men in black within her attack range, Yuan Hongqu raised her fist, about to deliver a crushing blow, when she heard a sound beside her ear.

"Mr. Yuan, watch out!"

Lan Cong flew over like an eagle spreading its wings and slashed the assassin away with a single sword strike.

Lan Cong was agile, like a martial arts master, while the assassins looked like ordinary people, not even in the same league.

Yuan Hongqu could tell that if Lan Cong were to unleash his full power, these assassins would likely perish in an instant.

With such a martial arts master by his side, it wouldn't be easy for Lin Ruhai to die even if he wanted to. So, in the original novel, did Lin Ruhai really die young because he was plagued by illness?

Yuan Hongqu didn't have time to think much before Lan Cong had already dealt with all the assassins.

"Mr. Yuan, please move to the front carriage." Lan Cong checked the coachman's injuries. The coachman's arm was broken, and his head hit the carriage shaft, causing him to lose consciousness. He needed to be taken to the hospital as soon as possible. Lord Lin also wanted to go home to see the young lady, so he didn't care about etiquette. In this urgent situation, he had to act quickly.

Yuan Hongqu readily agreed and followed behind Lan Cong, secretly storing the durian shells she had just thrown under the car into her spatial storage as she walked. Fortunately, it was dark, and no one could see her actions.

Inside the carriage, Lin Ruhai said apologetically,

"Mr. Yuan, I'm sorry to have startled you."

"My lord, there's no need for further words. Lan Cong, hurry up and drive the carriage, or the young lady will fall asleep." Yuan Hongqu sat near the carriage door, far away from Lin Ruhai.

Inside the carriage, the figures were indistinct and unclear, but Yuan Hongqu's face looked extremely pale.

In my haste, I threw out so many durian shells. I quickly picked them up, but I don't know if I cleaned them up properly. If people find out when it gets light, it will probably cause a stir in the city.

Forget it, saving my life is the priority. If it really causes public outcry, we'll deal with that later.

If all else fails, bring out that "overseas friend" again and have him sell durians at the shop!

The carriage quickly arrived at a place not far from the Lin family's residence, and Lin Ruhai got off the carriage.

Yuan Hongqu was wondering how the two were planning to get in when she saw Lan Cong pull Lin Ruhai up and leap over the wall.

Yuan Hongqu went straight in through the side door. She hadn't gone far when she heard a "plop" as a small pebble landed at her feet. She looked up and saw Lan Cong leading Lin Ruhai up the roof.

This small stone was clearly indicating the location of Yuan Hongqu and the others.

Yuan Hongqu sighed inwardly, thinking that Lan Cong was truly skilled, carrying a person and scaling walls and rooftops without any apparent effort.

She quickened her pace and soon entered the second gate.

From afar, she could see that the warm pavilion where Lin Daiyu lived was still brightly lit.

It was clear that Daiyu had not yet gone to sleep.

“Mr. Yuan.” Lin Ruhai’s voice rang out from the side.

"Lord Lin, please wait here in the study for a moment. Daiyu should not be asleep yet. I will go and bring her over," Yuan Hongqu said, stepping into the study first. The moonlight was as bright as jade, shining through the study window, filling the room with white light, quiet and gentle.

Yuan Hongqu took out a tinderbox and lit the candle on the table.

"Lan Cong, please remove the master's makeup first, so as not to startle the young lady later."

Although Lin Ruhai's attire was quite imposing, Daiyu would probably be startled if she suddenly saw her father like this.

Yuan Hongqu glanced at Lin Ruhai indifferently, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.

This time, Daiyu will definitely not be able to sleep well tonight.

But we can't just prevent them from seeing each other.

Lin Ruhai nodded upon hearing this.

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Yuan."

Yuan Hongqu turned and headed towards the warm pavilion. Just as she reached the outside of the pavilion, she saw Daiyu wearing a large fur coat, rushing towards her.

"Granny, where have you been?" She threw herself into Yuan Hongqu's arms, on the verge of tears.

I was so worried!

Yuan Hongqu felt a lump in her throat and hugged Daiyu tightly.

"Today is Daiyu's moving day, so I must give you a special gift," Yuan Hongqu said softly. "I've been busy all day and put in a lot of effort, but I've finally managed to make a unique gift for you. I assure you, you'll love it."

"I'm going to go take a look right now." Daiyu's interest was piqued, and she no longer cared about Yuan Hongqu's sudden disappearance.

"Of course, I've put in so much effort, I'd feel like I'd lost out if I couldn't let you see me today." Yuan Hongqu smiled, but that's what she really thought.

She had a busy day, and in the end, Lin Ruhai accompanied her back to the Lin family, allowing Daiyu to meet her father. This must be the little girl's greatest wish at this moment!

In her own home, with her own family, a sensitive child like Daiyu, having moved back to the Lin family today, would probably feel most regretful because, although she is home, her father and mother are not there, and she would probably still feel sad for a while.

"Granny, where is the gift?"

"It's in your father's study; you'll have to go there yourself to see it."

"Xueyan, you all go and play first. I'll stay with you, Granny."

Daiyu dismissed all the maids around her, then took Yuan Hongqu's hand, and the two walked towards the study near the second gate.

“Granny, you can’t just go out like that again next time… I know that Mother Yang must be lying, but I know that you must have had a reason, otherwise you wouldn’t have left so suddenly on such a day. So I didn’t expose her and even helped her cover it up.” Daiyu said as she walked.

The excitement of seeing the gifts didn't erase what happened before at all; the little girl still remembered it all!