Chapter 100 Flying Knife
Wan Mei's gaze was so cold that even Shen Yue could feel the murderous intent even when she lowered her head.
Xiao Yuheng naturally noticed it, but with hundreds of eyes staring at him, he couldn't show it, so he just smiled and said:
"I don't know what this little guard of mine did to make the Crown Prince think she disagrees with you, but as the crown prince, the Crown Prince has his own magnanimity and will definitely not argue with her, right?"
Just this one sentence shifted everyone's attention back to Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye couldn't help but sneer, "Of course."
At this point, the matter should have come to an end, but Xiao Ye said again: "The Concubine Dowager is ill, and it is not appropriate for us to watch the singing and dancing here. Why not try something else?"
Emperor Qi Yuan became interested when he heard this, "Prince, tell me about it."
"Yes, Father."
Xiao Ye made a gesture, and his new chief guard immediately stepped forward.
"My new chief guard is named Han Guang. He's the younger brother of the previous chief guard, Han Yi. He's an expert at knife throwing. How about letting Guard Shen be the target and letting Han Guang perform for everyone?"
"No!" Xiao Yuheng stopped him in a deep voice.
Ah Yue just killed Han Guang's brother yesterday, and today Xiao Ye asked them to perform some flying knife show. His purpose was too obvious.
"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't believe in Han Guang's skills, but a flying knife has no eyes. If the Crown Prince insists on a performance, injuring Shen Er would be a small matter, but startling the Holy Emperor would be a great sin."
Emperor Qi Yuan thought it made sense and was about to nod when Wan Mei beside him started to instigate:
"Your Majesty, there's a saying in my hometown that if someone is seriously ill, the injuries of those around them can actually protect them from the disaster. I heard that Guard Shen respects Concubine Rou the most, and even killed a lot of people for her yesterday. He must be a capable person by her side."
She looked at Shen Yue with a hint of meaning: "If Guard Shen is not injured, it would be the best. If she is injured, or unfortunately dies on the spot, it will be a disaster for the Concubine Dowager, which is not a bad thing. Therefore, I think this flying knife performance is feasible."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Noble Concubine, No!"
Xiao Yuheng wanted to say something, but Emperor Qi Yuan waved his hand.
"I think what my beloved concubine said is very reasonable. Seventeenth brother, please don't try to stop me."
His tone was gentle, but his eagle-like eyes held a hint of majesty that could not be refused.
Hearing the sound, Xiao Yuheng clenched his hands in his wide sleeves suddenly, his knuckles turned slightly white, his back teeth clenched, and scarlet blood suddenly burst out from the corners of his eyes.
Yes, he is the emperor and his word is law.
With just one word from him, he could wipe out a life, destroy an army, and annihilate an entire race, not to mention playing tricks on a mere guard.
He was high and mighty, so naturally he wouldn't tolerate anyone saying "no", unless...
Shen Yue stood behind him and couldn't see that he was angry, but she could clearly feel that the mulberry wine on the table was rippling rapidly.
The wine seemed to be filled with endless anger, and it suddenly gathered into a rapidly swirling vortex, surging violently.
She could almost conclude that in the next second, the wine in the glass would turn into countless ice needles and shoot out!
"His Majesty!"
She quickly walked to the center of the imperial road, knelt down and clasped her fists, "I am willing to perform for everyone to entertain you!"
"oh?"
Emperor Qi Yuan raised his eyebrows and nodded at her appreciatively.
"Seventeen, your little guard is truly courageous. He has volunteered to perform. Do you have any objections?"
Xiao Yuheng did not reply, but stared at Shen Yue who was kneeling on the ground with burning eyes.
Shen Yue could naturally feel his gaze, and she raised her head as if unintentionally, smiled and gave him a "reassured" look.
Xiao Yuheng then turned to face the host and replied respectfully, "Your Highness has no objection."
Emperor Qi Yuan laughed heartily, "Okay, okay! Then what are we waiting for? Let's get started!"
"yes."
Han Guang walked to the center and saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty, I need to tie Guard Shen to a vertical wooden board, then blindfold him and shoot five flying knives in a row..."
"No, wait!"
Shen Yue stretched out her little finger and scratched her ear, "Did I hear correctly? There are still people playing with fixed targets now?"
Han Guang frowned. "If it's not fixed with wooden boards, what will happen if you try to hide? What if you accidentally hurt the princes and the adults? Can you bear the responsibility?"
"However, a true master never worries about the opponent hiding, and will never accidentally hurt others."
Shen Yue smiled slyly, walked to the prince's desk, and picked up a plate of apples.
"How about this? Guard Han doesn't have to blindfold himself. I'll do it. How about that? I'll put these five apples in my mouth, hands, and on the tips of my shoes, making sure they don't fall. If Guard Han can hit these apples, I'll be the one to admit defeat."
Han Guang frowned even deeper when he heard this.
Today he received orders from the prince and came here specifically for Shen Er, and he wanted to take his head at any cost.
Moving targets are indeed more difficult to hit than fixed targets, but his knife-throwing skills are not exaggerated. As long as Chen Er does not leave the Imperial Garden, he will be able to kill him within five strikes. The worst that can happen is that he will accidentally injure a few people.
Seeing that Han Guang hadn't responded, Shen Yue raised her eyebrows even more proudly, "It seems that Guard Han doesn't dare. How about we switch? You be the target and I'll throw the flying knife?"
"Who said I don't dare?" Han Guang pursed his lips, "Just as you say."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yue finally revealed a triumphant smile, "Then come!"
She walked three meters along the imperial road, took off her hairband and covered her eyes.
Then, she threw the plate into the air, and several apples fell into her mouth, hands and shoe tips. The plate spun several times in the air and landed steadily on the desk of a minister.
"Tsk! This Guard Shen is quite powerful!"
"Guard Han is not bad either. I heard his flying knife never misses its target. He once killed several people from a distance of ten feet..."
Shen Yue listened to their conversation and secretly raised the corner of her mouth.
They didn't know that apart from guns and ammunition, the mercenaries were best at using all kinds of cold weapons. Flying knives and non-flying knives were all leftovers from her playing.
"Are you ready, Guard Shen?"
Han Guang stood two meters away, his eyes like a cold pond in deep winter, and spoke coldly with a biting hatred.
Then, without waiting for Shen Yue to answer, a cold light flashed in his sleeve, and a flying knife slipped out of his hand quietly.
The flying knife was as fast as lightning, carrying deadly murderous intent, and went straight to Shen Yue's face!
When Chen Yue heard the sound, her ears moved slightly. She tried her best to ignore the voices around her and concentrate on identifying the location of the flying knife.
The rapid and sharp sound of breaking through the air was getting closer and closer, and the flying knife was almost in front of her!
Xiao Yuheng's eyebrows suddenly jumped and he quickly picked up a peanut.
Just as he was about to throw it—
Chen Yue suddenly smiled faintly, then kicked out.
Extremely precise!
The apple on the right foot steadily caught Han Guang's flying knife, and there was no sign of it falling!
"Wow!" There were exclamations from all around.
This is also possible!
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