Luo Lingyue frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Jinghan in confusion: "Why are you not surprised at all when you hear me say these words?"
Xiao Jinghan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. "Although I didn't have much contact with Luo Lingyue before, I still heard others talk about her character. She was just a simple-minded, bad-tempered, and infatuated woman. A person's character and wisdom cannot change so drastically just because of falling into the water. So, when I saw you now, I knew there must be something fishy going on."
After listening to Xiao Jinghan's analysis, Luo Lingyue couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Even if she is a fangirl, she should be obsessed with someone as handsome as you. That Chu Chengli has a feminine look on his face, and he is not worthy of being obsessed with him no matter how you look at it. I really don't know if the original Luo Lingyue was blind." As she said this, she shook her head, as if questioning the original owner's aesthetic taste.
Xiao Jinghan smiled happily, and he secretly rejoiced in his heart: It turns out that my face can still be of some use!
Luo Lingyue stood quietly by the window, gazing at the falling snow outside with a dazed look. She sighed softly, a hint of helplessness and emotion in her tone: "It's already deep winter, time flies. What about you? Do you have any special plans or ideas?"
Xiao Jinghan walked over to Luo Lingyue, patted her shoulder gently, and said softly: "Looking at you, do you feel a little bored? Don't worry, I won't let you stay this bored forever."
Xiao Jinghan's eyes were full of Luo Lingyue. He continued, "The King of Qin has accumulated enough merits! He has accumulated enough prestige both in the court and among the people. What we need to do now is to act as a troublemaker and create some chaos for the Crown Prince and the other princes to see if we can gain some benefits from it. How about it, are you willing to join me in stirring up trouble?"
Luo Lingyue: "..."
He used to be as noble as the breeze and the bright moon, but now he has become so vulgar. This made Luo Lingyue wonder: What exactly caused his change?
Her brows were furrowed tightly, and a trace of pain and disappointment flashed in her eyes. She reached out and grabbed Xiao Jinghan's collar, pulling hard, as if trying to pull him back from the abyss of loss.
"The person I love is the elegant and graceful Xiao Jinghan, not the rude and bloody Xueying!" Luo Lingyue's voice echoed in the air with anger and unwillingness.
Xiao Jinghan sneered, with an evil arc at the corner of his mouth: "Oh? So my lady likes men like this! Well, I was planning to assassinate the officials of the Third Prince's party tonight, but now I have become a Wu'an King who can't carry anything on his shoulders or lift anything with his hands. Otherwise, my lady, you should do it yourself!" There was a playful look on his face, as if challenging her bottom line.
After hearing this, Luo Lingyue was furious. She widened her eyes and glared at him: "What? You want me to kill people? What a joke! I don't even know those people! Besides, the factional relations among the princes in the capital are complicated, and I can't figure out who belongs to whom! How do you want me to do it?" She retorted angrily, very dissatisfied with his request.
However, Xiao Jinghan did not back down. He chuckled and responded, "But I can't destroy the perfect image in my wife's heart!" He deliberately misinterpreted her meaning, leaving her speechless.
Luo Lingyue glared at him. "Of course we're killing people as Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Fairy! Stop talking nonsense! Take me there right after dark!"
Luo Lingyue was so excited that she rubbed her hands together, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She wanted to eliminate the dissidents for the King of Qin and put the Luo and An families at the pinnacle of power!
Xiao Jinghan's eyes were filled with endless coldness: "The prince's house arrest has been lifted, we should find him something to do!"
Night fell over the entire capital city. Luo Lingyue disguised herself and Xiao Jinghan as Xuanhu and Xuanbao, the guards of Crown Prince Chu Chengli.
Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue, dressed in black, moved swiftly through the darkness like two streaks of black lightning, seemingly blending into the night. Their figures were agile and nimble, like ghosts, making them elusive.
Soon, the two arrived outside the residence of the target official.
Xiao Jinghan leaped into the official's residence lightly, as light and silent as a flying bird. He let out a crisp bird cry, signaling Luo Lingyue to begin the action.
Luo Lingyue flashed, like a cat in the night, silently climbing over the courtyard wall. Her movements were light and agile, without a sound, reminiscent of the graceful posture of a cat.
However, the guards in the palace were completely unaware of the approaching danger. They continued to patrol and stand guard as usual, completely unaware that a bloody massacre was about to take place.
Luo Lingyue moved through the mansion like a ghost, her figure light and swift, as if blending into the darkness. The dagger in her hand flashed with cold light, and every swing brought the shadow of death.
The guards were caught off guard, and before they could even utter a cry of surprise, Luo Lingyue's dagger pierced their throats or hearts. Her movements were lightning-fast and incredibly precise, leaving the enemy no chance to resist.
Luo Lingyue's eyes were cold and ruthless, her heart filled with murderous intent. Her assassination skills were top-notch, whether attacking from behind or engaging head-on, she could instantly kill her enemies.
As time went by, the number of guards in the mansion decreased, but Luo Lingyue did not stop. She continued to look for her next target, not letting go of anyone who might threaten her plan.
Following the information he had obtained previously, Xiao Jinghan went directly to the official's study. After seeing the official working, he drew the sword at his waist without hesitation and pierced the official's heart with one sword, instantly ending the official's life.
At this moment, the official's wife and children heard the noise and came over. When they saw the official lying in a pool of blood, they screamed in horror. Xiao Jinghan glanced at them coldly, then he and Luo Lingyue jumped over the courtyard wall and disappeared into the night.
The cries from the official's mansion attracted the attention of patrolling soldiers in the capital, who quickly rushed to the scene and reported the situation to the Jingzhao Yin.
Upon hearing the news, Jingzhao Yin Langming, with a serious expression, hurried to the official residence with a group of yamen runners and coroners. His brow was furrowed, his heart filled with doubts and worries.
The official's wife saw Lang Ming as if she had seen a savior. She threw herself on him, grabbed the corner of his clothes, and cried out in tears: "Lord Lang! You must help us! My master was killed by the prince's guards! I saw it with my own eyes!"
When Lang Ming heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he almost lost his balance. He stared at the lady with wide eyes in disbelief, secretly groaning inwardly.
He knew in his heart that the deceased official was from the Third Prince's camp. If the murderer was really the Crown Prince's man, how could the case be investigated? He felt as if he was in the middle of a huge storm, ready to be swept away at any moment.
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