Shu Yao sat in front of the mirror, combing her hair. She planned to just casually tie it into a bun before heading back to the Huo residence to continue her vigil. But while changing her clothes, she inadvertently noticed a thin red mark on her left breast, very short, only about the length of a finger. Surprised, she moved closer to the mirror, wanting to get a clearer look.
Since moving here half a month ago, due to the rather simple living conditions, she hasn't had a proper bath in a long time. Every day she just fills a basin with water and wipes her body. This mirror was bought yesterday, so she had no chance to notice the scar on her body.
Moreover, the scar is very faint, almost invisible unless you look closely, and only becomes clearly visible when held up to the sunlight streaming through the window. But it's strange, how did it get there? This location is quite dangerous; if she was really injured here, then the area below it corresponds to her heart, and she doesn't remember ever being injured here.
No, this wound is definitely not simple! Based on her experience as an assassin, the wound looks like it was pierced by a sharp blade. The reason why the marks are so neat, shallow, and faint is because the murder weapon was a very small dagger, which pierced in very quickly, taking the victim by surprise.
This is clearly an assassination attempt. Someone tried to kill her? But she has absolutely no recollection of such an important event. Why would this happen? Shu Yao's doubts deepened, and she pondered the matter carefully, but to no avail.
When she woke up that morning, everything was completely different. She knew that if a dagger had truly pierced her chest, it would have been fatal, yet she was alive and well—this made no sense. Had she forgotten something? Suddenly… she remembered what Qi had said yesterday, “I know many things you’ve forgotten,” meaning she had truly forgotten that someone had tried to harm her.
Who is it? Who is this murderer? If they know she's not dead, will they try to assassinate her again?
She sat there blankly, her thoughts in turmoil, wondering if it might be related to Huo Jingsha.
This injury occurred before she lost her memory, meaning she was still in the Huo family mansion at that time. How could Huo Jingsha not know that she was assassinated in the Huo family mansion?
The Embroidered Uniform Guard is known for its ruthlessness and cruelty, specializing in handling the dirty dealings of the court. Wherever the Embroidered Uniform Guard is present, there is bound to be serious incidents that could lead to execution or the extermination of an entire family... Huo Jingsha has been engaged in such activities for the emperor for many years, confiscating property, exterminating families, and arresting traitors, which has undoubtedly made him countless enemies. Moreover, since those people cannot touch him, they will inevitably target the weaker individuals around him.
What about this perplexing blank in her memory? Did she really faint after seeing the human pig, as Qi said?
No! She was an assassin; she'd seen plenty of bloody and cruel scenes. Seeing a human pig might terrify her, but it wouldn't make her faint or suffer amnesia. I remember he deliberately concealed a part of it when he brought it up yesterday; could it be related to this?
Although she still doesn't understand what exactly happened, she is certain that the whole thing is related to Huo Jingsha. Expelling her from the Huo family is definitely not as simple as him saying that he has fallen in love with Yuefang. There must be other reasons behind it!
A few days ago, he unexpectedly appeared in the courtyard. The haggardness and sadness on his face were genuine. He had also silently done so many things for her. Given his pride and arrogance, if he had truly abandoned a woman, he would never have turned back to try and win her back like this.
Moreover, if he had truly fallen for Yuefang, why would he continue to entangle himself with her? Even that previous kiss had already revealed his true feelings.
Before she finished dressing, she gently touched the fine marks on her chest again, her face gradually darkening. After piecing everything together, she gradually found the direction to investigate the authenticity of the artifact amidst a pile of questions.
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As long as your Huo family has no heir and no son, it will be in accordance with your original destiny, and in this way, you can get your wife back to your side...
Huo Jingsha stood by the cradle, her eyes bloodshot, staring intently at her sleeping son. Chunlu, standing beside her, felt her master's strange and frightening gaze, her heart pounding with unease.
"Uh...Sir, it's so late, and the young master is fast asleep. Shouldn't you...shouldn't you go back to your room and rest too?" A bad feeling swirled in her heart. She had a feeling that the way the master looked at the young master today was strange. Not only was she terrified, but she also subconsciously wanted to hide the young master and keep the two of them far apart.
Huo Jingsha completely ignored him, but at this moment his heart was not as calm as he appeared. It could be described as utter chaos. His dark eyes were still staring unblinkingly at the child on the bed. Chunlu felt even more uneasy and quickly pretended to cover the young master with a blanket, standing by the cradle to block the adult's terrifying gaze.
The adults have always doted on the young master, especially during the time the young mistress has been away. What's wrong with him today? He looks so frightening. I'm afraid he might suddenly do something.
"Chunlu, move aside." A cold voice came from behind.
She snapped to attention and turned around abruptly, only to find that the red mark on her master's forehead was flashing with a dark brown light, and his eyes were eerie. He looked like a wild beast about to devour her. She was instantly stunned and her whole body went limp, almost collapsing to the ground.
"M-Sir...you can't...you mustn't..." Although she didn't know his true intentions, she instinctively wanted to stop him and not let him get close to the young master.
"Get out of the way. Nothing is impossible. My greatest strength, Huo Jingsha, is ruthlessness and cruelty, and today I must harden my heart." What are children? Yao'er is far more important than children! He only wants Yao'er... only wants Yao'er...
Seeing the cruel and ruthless look in his eyes, Chunlu was instantly terrified, like a frightened bird. But if she confronted him head-on, she would die in three moves. So she could only prostrate herself on the ground, begging for mercy. "My lord... you can't do this! The young master is your and the young mistress's own flesh and blood! If you really do anything to the child, the young mistress will be heartbroken and will never forgive you! My lord... please think carefully..."
The only way to keep the master in check is to bring out the young mistress; otherwise, if a serious mistake is made, the family will truly fall apart.
Huo Jingsha clenched his fists so tightly that his arms trembled slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress something. His cold expression shattered after a fierce internal struggle. He pressed his hand frantically to his heart, as if a sharp blade had been inserted into it and was bleeding profusely through his flesh.
One should never be too greedy. You should have foreseen the consequences when you agreed to my request. The entanglement and suffering between you and her are the result of nine lifetimes of accumulated karma. No one can help you with that… He seemed to have been devastated. He staggered back several steps before turning and rushing out of the room.
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