Chapter 38: Dragon and Tiger
That night, everything was silent and the trees were still.
A black shadow moved silently through the palace. Its body was so light and its movements were so agile that even the well-trained shadow guards could not detect it.
He walked through the grass and over the rockery, avoiding the shadow guard's blind spots with every step, and finally crossed the high wall silently and disappeared into the night.
There was no one on Chang'an Avenue, only a few lights in the distance swaying in the wind.
The man in black rode his horse at full speed, causing gusts of whistling wind.
It was not until the young man in night clothes slowly emerged on the opposite side that he suddenly tightened the reins and the horse stopped.
I saw the person opposite stretching on horseback, then raised the corners of his mouth high, revealing his white teeth.
"It's a dark and windy night, it's not a good time to travel, Brother Yao."
Yao San didn't seem surprised and chuckled:
"Brother Shen, what a coincidence! Didn't the prince summon you to serve tonight? How come you have time to hang out?"
"Well, I, your brother, am as strong as a dragon and a tiger. If I have to serve the prince every night, the prince might not be able to bear it." Shen Yue raised her eyebrows and said.
"Since I have nothing to do tonight, I'll come and help the prince clean up the scum in the mansion!"
"What a scumbag!" Yao San's eyes gradually turned cold. "Chen Er, don't forget that you also came from the Nether Palace. After eating the food of the prince's palace for a few days, do you really think that the prince regards you as his confidant?"
"I don't care whether the prince considers me a confidant or a serious threat. But you, Brother Yao, have admitted that you are from the Nether Palace? Brother Yao is really a ruthless person. He killed his colleagues without blinking an eye."
Yao Sanda laughed, "Hahahaha, Shen Er, you wiped out the entire branch, how dare you tell me this!"
After saying that, he stretched out his body and suddenly jumped into the air from the horse's back. The long sword at his waist came out with a cold light flashing, obviously intending to seize the initiative.
Seeing this, Shen Yue calmly drew out the Hanyue Dagger and jumped up to meet his attack.
There was a crisp sound of "clang" as the two weapons collided, sparks flying everywhere.
Then, both of them were shocked by each other's internal force and retreated several steps.
Yao San looked at the small Hanyue dagger in Shen Yue's hand and couldn't help but sneered:
"Chen Er, you know that an inch shorter is an inch more dangerous, and an inch longer is an inch more powerful. Since you are here to capture someone, why don't you equip yourself with good weapons?"
"Brother Yao, you're joking. A weapon's length isn't important; it's how well it works. You'll get to experience it today!"
As Shen Yue spoke, she grasped the Hanyue dagger and rushed forward quickly like lightning.
Although Yao San had spoken harshly, he did not dare to underestimate Shen Yue. After all, she had once slashed dozens of people's necks with a single blow in the blink of an eye.
So when Shen Yue rushed over, he was very nervous.
He raised his sword, ready to use the distance advantage to stab her, but Shen Yue accurately blocked his sword with a chop, then shouted: "Take my sword!"
When she shouted like that, Yao San's attention naturally fell on the Hanyue Dagger.
She seized the opportunity, turned sharply to the right, and delivered a clean hook kick, hitting Yao San hard on the forehead.
Yao San felt his head buzzing, and before he could react, Shen Yue shouted again, "Try my leg again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, before he could find where Shen Yue's legs were, a crisp slap came instantly.
He was forced to turn his head and spat out a mouthful of blood, with a front tooth knocked out.
After these two feints to the east and attacks in the west, Yao San's mind was already confused. He had to quickly condense his true energy into the sword in his hand and thrust it forward fiercely.
The sword blade was like a dragon, whistling towards him with a strong airflow. Seeing this, Shen Yue couldn't help but exclaimed angrily: "Again?"
She quickly drew out the Hanyue dagger and blocked the tip of Yao San's sword. At the same time, she gathered her true energy in her left hand and pressed it heavily on her right hand.
In an instant, the air flow reversed, as if the strong wind suddenly stopped or the river flowed backwards.
Yao San only felt an irresistible force coming from the tip of the sword, which instantly impacted his internal organs and made them churn. He felt a sweetness in his throat and spurted out another mouthful of blood.
Immediately afterwards, he was blown away like a fallen leaf caught in a strong wind.
Shen Yue slowly put the knife back into the sheath, walked up to Yao San, and said lightly:
"Yao San, you should be thankful that the prince allowed me to spare your life. Otherwise, the Frost Moon Dagger would have been stuck in your throat when you first jumped over."
"You... Auntie won't let you go..."
Yao San lay on the ground, his face pale, and his eyes were full of resentment and unwillingness when he looked at Shen Yue.
But soon, the coldness in his eyes faded away, replaced by an indescribable guilt.
"Your Majesty..."
Shen Yue turned around following his gaze and found that Xiao Yuheng and Chang Feng had come behind her without her noticing.
"Yao San, do you have any excuse?" Xiao Yuheng's eyes showed no emotion.
"Your subordinate..."
Yao San used all his strength to stand up and knelt in front of Xiao Yuheng.
"Your Majesty, Captain of the Guards, this subordinate... deserves to die."
"I'm glad you know!" Changfeng took a step forward, suddenly drew out his sword, and placed it across his neck.
"Changfeng." Xiao Yuheng stopped him in a deep voice.
"Yao San, I remember that you have been in the palace for five years and have made many contributions during this period. If you are willing..."
"Your Highness," Yao San said weakly, "I have a younger brother who has also entered the Netherworld Palace... There is no way I could escape unscathed. I... cannot speak. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"
After saying that, he leaned forward with force and bumped heavily into Changfeng's sword!
Blood gushed out, quickly soaking his clothes. He fell to the ground helplessly, and spoke with difficulty:
"Chen...Chen Er...Not everyone is as lucky as you..."
After saying this, his eyes gradually became unfocused and his breathing gradually stopped.
Shen Yue watched this scene quietly, feeling mixed emotions.
If it weren't for the last resort, who would be willing to come to this palace to be a spy?
The killers seem cold-blooded and heartless, but in fact they are just a group of poor people who have been teased by fate.
Changfeng stood there with the sword in his hand, obviously not expecting Yao San to commit suicide.
It took him a long time to react. He took a deep breath and knelt down with his sword in his arms.
"Your Majesty, I didn't mean it."
"I know." Xiao Yuheng's face showed no emotion.
"Send a message to the Shadow Guard Division: Yao San was killed in the line of duty while on a secret mission tonight."
"Yes." Changfeng took the order and left.
Seeing that Xiao Yuheng looked unhappy, Shen Yue slowly walked up to him and whispered to him:
"Your Highness, I know you don't want Yao San to die, right? I've already asked the captain of the guards, Changfeng. He took away those shadow guards during the day, but not all of them were executed..."
"Shen Er."
A hint of danger flashed in the man's eyes: "When I came here just now, I seemed to hear you say something about being vigorous and powerful..."
"Ah? No...I didn't say that. Your Highness must be hard of hearing!"
Seeing that things were not going well, Shen Yue quickly dodged and prepared to run away, but the man suddenly had a willow branch in his hand and quickly caught up with her.
"Dragon-like and tiger-like, huh?"
"A big worry, huh?"
"This prince can't handle it, can he?"
"Ah ...
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