Some rumors began to spread in the court.
The reason why Mu Jingrui was able to destroy the Cang Ying Kingdom in a short period of time was entirely due to the help of the Wu Xiong Kingdom.
He made a deal with the Wuxiong Kingdom, which stipulated that he would hand over three border cities to them shortly after they retreated.
The reason why he had not returned to the court to report was not because he was recuperating from his injuries, but because he had gone to the Wuxiong Kingdom to discuss this matter.
Shangguan Wanning was even more certain that something had happened to Mu Jingrui after hearing the news. But at this moment, she found that she couldn't contact Mu Jingyan.
People from the Mu Mansion said that she went to the Prince's Mansion last night and never came back.
Shangguan Wanning stayed temporarily at the Yiyong Marquis's mansion under the pretext of visiting her grandfather.
"cousin?"
At noon, most of the women in the family were taking a nap, and Zheng Zhixing climbed through the window and sneaked into Shangguan Wanning's room.
"Why don't you go through the front door?" Shangguan Wanning was startled. After closing the window, she asked, "How is the matter I asked you to find out?"
"Are you still not confident in my work?"
Zheng Zhixing walked to the table, picked up an apple, wiped it on his sleeve, and took a big bite.
"I learned from the Crown Prince's personal guard that when the Crown Prince came back, he was in a very bad state. It was obvious that he was being chased and was injured. He did not seek treatment from the imperial physician, but instead found a doctor among the common people."
"Also, the day after the prince returned, he sent out a team of people. I heard that they seemed to be searching for something, and the search route completely avoided the official road. I guess the prince must have returned from that route. The people he sent out were either looking for someone or tracking down clues to the murderer who was hunting him down."
Shangguan Wanning pondered for a while, then said with certainty: "He must be looking for someone."
"Why?"
"Looking at the imperial court and the martial arts world, how many people would dare to assassinate the crown prince? There is no need to look for the answer, the parties involved know it."
Shangguan Wanning's heart slowly sank. "Zhixing, can you do me another favor?"
Zheng Zhixing looked embarrassed. "You don't want me to help you get out, do you? That's impossible. Grandpa and uncle will kill me if they find out."
"If you help someone to the end..." Shangguan Wanning's eyes flashed with a sly smile, "Don't you like the dagger that your uncle brought back from Persia two years ago? How about I help you get it?"
"You really know how to do business. Using uncle's things to do favors? You achieved your goal and didn't lose anything..."
"Then do you agree or not?"
Shangguan Wanning put her hands on her hips, and Zheng Zhixing knew that the next step would be for her to come up and pull his ears.
"Okay, okay, I'll think of a way." Zheng Zhixing thought for a while and said, "In half an hour, find a way to sneak to the backyard. I'll wait for you there."
The brother and sister high-fived each other immediately, and Zheng Zhixing climbed out the window again.
Shangguan Wanning came to the backyard as promised, and Zheng Zhixing had already prepared two fast horses.
"I spent a lot of money to buy the search route of the troops sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Let's go there right away. I have already told my attendant to tell Grandpa that we are out there and there is nothing wrong. We will be back in two or three days."
The brother and sister had done this before, and although they would be punished when they returned, it would not be too severe.
The two men galloped all the way, and after leaving the capital, they went further and further away. By sunset, they had already entered the woods.
Unable to ride forward on horseback, the two men tied their horses to a slope and walked forward holding torches.
"Don't ask me to carry you if you can't walk anymore." Zheng Zhixing warned in advance.
"Don't worry, you are underestimating me."
Shangguan Wanning looked at Zheng Zhixing's back, and her heart was filled with infinite emotion.
In his previous life, his untimely death was all caused by her; in this life, she must protect him well.
"Cousin, what are you looking for?" Zheng Zhixing asked curiously.
"Mu Jingrui."
Shangguan Wanning felt that something unexpected must have happened on the way Mu Jingrui escorted Xiao Yujue back that was unknown to outsiders.
Xiao Yujue did not report Mu Jingrui's death to the court, which means he himself is not sure. If we follow the path Xiao Yujue took back, we will definitely find something.
"But this stretch of road is very large..." Zheng Zhixing couldn't bear to hit Shangguan Wanning, so he swallowed his words halfway through.
The two walked forward in silence for a long time, and Shangguan Wanning was so tired that she could not walk anymore.
"Cousin, you rest here. I'll get you some water nearby." Zheng Zhixing was also a little tired, but he felt that as a man he should protect women.
He put the torch into Shangguan Wanning's hand and warned her, "Don't be afraid. I won't go too far. If anything happens, just shout loudly."
"Um."
Shangguan Wanning watched Zheng Zhixing leave, and the surroundings suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of wind and rustling leaves.
She looked around and still felt a little panicked.
Suddenly, she heard messy footsteps.
She was sure it wasn't Zheng Zhixing.
Shangguan Wanning didn't want to cause any trouble, so she quickly put out the torch and hid behind the bushes.
Four or five men in black walked towards her. Under the moonlight, the steel knives in their hands reflected a cold light.
Are these people Xiao Yujue's subordinates?
Shangguan Wanning did not dare to act rashly. She held her breath and hid her body, silently praying that Zheng Zhixing would not come back at this time.
"Boss, the bloodstains stop at this point."
"He was seriously injured and couldn't run far. The higher-ups said that he must not be allowed to return to the capital alive no matter what. Search him more carefully."
Shangguan Wanning was terrified.
Could the “he” they are talking about be Mu Jingrui?
She was confused and her head turned involuntarily. She caught a glimpse of a huge centipede crawling towards her and it was about to climb over the back of her foot.
Shangguan Wanning has been most afraid of these cartilaginous animals since she was a child. Her mind went blank and she completely forgot about her situation. She opened her mouth and was about to scream.
A hand reached out from behind and covered her mouth.
“Hmm…”
Shangguan Wanning struggled desperately, but the opponent's strength was so great that she suffocated. The strong smell of blood made her feel a chill down her spine.
"Don't move, it's me!"
This voice...
Shangguan Wanning seemed to be under a spell and stopped struggling immediately.
The other person sensed her change and loosened his grip, allowing her to breathe fresh air.
The man in black gradually went away, and Shangguan Wanning finally let out a long sigh of relief. She turned around impatiently and met Mu Jingrui's deep eyes.
"Jing Rui?"
"Silly girl!"
Mu Jingrui looked at Shangguan Wanning with a smile in his eyes and stroked her cheek with his fingers.
The love is beyond words.
"You scared me to death," Shangguan Wanning gently hit Mu Jingrui's chest and asked, "Where did you run to?"
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