Luo Lingyue looked at Xiao Jinghan, who was soaking wet, frowned, and said with a hint of urgency: "Hurry up and take off your clothes and dry them, otherwise you will get sick! I'll go around and see if there is anything to eat." After that, she turned and left.
Not long after, Luo Lingyue returned to her original spot, beaming with joy and excitement, carrying several large, delicious fish. She waved the fish at Xiao Jinghan and said, "We have grilled fish!"
Luo Lingyue's movements were skillful and precise. She first took out her incredibly sharp dagger and cut quickly and accurately, cleaning the fish clean in the blink of an eye. Then, with her deft hands, she threaded the fish one by one onto the prepared wooden sticks, placed them firmly over the blazing flames, and began to grill them meticulously.
As time passed, the grilled fish gradually turned a golden color, the skin became crispy and delicious, and at the same time, a mouth-watering aroma began to spread. The wonderful smell seemed to have a magical effect, whetting the appetite and making people eager to taste this delicious dish.
Xiao Jinghan gazed at Luo Lingyue, who was concentrating on grilling fish, and thought to himself: This woman before me is completely different from the image in the legend! Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but her survival skills in the wild are also beyond the reach of ordinary people. Could it be that all those rumors about her are false? Thinking of this, Xiao Jinghan couldn't help but develop a strong interest in Luo Lingyue...
Outside the imperial study, the commander of the Imperial Guard, Ma Wei, and the general of the Jinwu Guard, Chang Chou, came hurriedly with panicked expressions.
With solemn expressions, they said to Eunuch Gao, who was standing at the door, "Eunuch Gao, something terrible has happened! Prince Xiao has been attacked and is in a critical condition, his life or death uncertain! We must see His Majesty immediately!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Eunuch Gao's face changed drastically, and a thin layer of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead. He hurriedly asked, "Hasn't Prince Xiao always been protected by guards and secret guards? How could he be suddenly attacked, even to the point where his life or death is unknown?"
Chang Chou lowered his voice slightly and replied nervously, "Not only that, but Princess Luo was also attacked along with Prince Xiao!" Upon hearing this news, Eunuch Gao's legs went weak and he nearly fell to the ground. He couldn't help but think to himself: This is big trouble! What should I do?
Eunuch Gao hurriedly led the two into the imperial study, then hurried to the Emperor Wen's desk, bowed, and reported urgently: "Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! Prince Xiao and Princess Luo have been assassinated!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen's expression darkened. He abruptly stood up and stared at the two men before him. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. Turning to Chang Chou, he ordered, "General Chang! This is an emergency! Take your men and quickly search for Prince Xiao and Princess Luo! No matter what, you must ensure their safe return!"
Chang Chou clasped his fists in acceptance and immediately turned to leave. His movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation. After his figure disappeared through the palace gate, Emperor Wen looked up at Ma Wei and demanded sternly, "What exactly happened? Tell me everything!"
Ma Wei didn't dare to delay even a little and quickly recounted to Emperor Wen the events that had taken place by Crescent Moon Lake. He went into such detail that it felt as if he were there himself.
After Ma Wei finished speaking, he paused briefly, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please understand! In my humble opinion, the people who attempted to assassinate Prince Xiao may not be just one group. In addition to the known assassins from Nan Yi, there are other unidentified people hiding among them!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen's expression became even uglier, as if covered with a layer of frost. He said in a cold voice: "It's extremely despicable! No matter which force did this, it is unforgivable! Pass the order down, and make sure to thoroughly investigate the real culprit behind the scenes!" His voice was filled with endless anger and determination.
Luo Lingyue stood on the island and looked around. Everywhere she looked was covered in dense forest. She thought to herself: It seems that the guards who are searching for them will have a hard time finding this place anytime soon. She turned to look at Xiao Jinghan beside her and asked softly, "How are you feeling now? Can you still walk? Why don't we find a place to hide first?"
Xiao Jinghan seemed calm and composed. He calmly threw away the fish bone in his hand that had been gnawed clean. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a playful smile: "Miss Luo, don't panic! I am well prepared! Look at this whistling arrow, it is specially used to communicate with the guards. As long as we send out a signal flare, the guards will naturally know where we are." After that, he took out a small and exquisitely crafted whistling arrow from his arms and played with it.
Xiao Jinghan carefully held the Ming Di in front of Luo Lingyue, his eyes gleaming with pride and satisfaction. He gently shook the Ming Di in his hand, as if showing off some rare treasure to her. Then, without hesitation, he pulled the thin string at the end of the Ming Di.
However, something unexpected happened. The arrow that was supposed to soar into the sky and make a sharp sound, now seemed to have lost its vitality and remained motionless.
Xiao Jinghan's expression instantly turned extremely ugly. He stared at the scene in disbelief and tugged at the string again, but the result remained the same. Looking at the unresponsive Ming Di, beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.
Seeing this, Luo Lingyue couldn't help but frown, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and speechlessness. She raised an eyebrow and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Master Xiao, haven't you ever considered... perhaps your mingdi has been damaged after being soaked in the lake?"
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