"Princess, what should we do next?"
Seeing that the men in black had surrounded the carriage and there was no chance of escape, Nineteen's voice became urgent.
Lu Qiqi sat calmly in the carriage and said in a low voice, "Wait."
No sooner had she finished speaking than the clanging of sharp blades clashing came from outside the carriage, followed by screams of the wounded.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the commotion outside the carriage gradually subsided.
Just then, An Jiu's voice came from outside the carriage, "Reporting to the county magistrate, all the assassins have been subdued. Please give your instructions, county magistrate."
The carriage door slowly opened, and Lu Qiqi bowed and stepped out of the carriage.
After getting off the bus, bloodstains on the ground stained her skirt, but she didn't care at all.
Seven or eight Tartars, who had been subdued by the Shadow Guards, were kneeling on the ground. In the darkness, their faces, with their masks removed, could be vaguely seen.
Lu Qiqi said, "The assassins trained by Sudia must have more than just the poison in their teeth."
Those who survived were taken back to the dark prison for interrogation, while the corpses were thrown into the post station as a form of protest.
An Jiu replied in a low voice, "Yes, Princess."
After giving her instructions, Lu Qiqi got back into the carriage. Before getting in, she turned back and said, "Have someone clean this place up completely, leaving no trace."
After saying that, she walked into the carriage without looking back.
In front of the gate of the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.
Xuan Wenying was worried about Lu Qiqi, so she got off the carriage and waited at the door, wanting to make sure she was safe and sound as soon as possible.
Upon returning to her residence, she ordered the guards to search for Lu Qiqi's whereabouts. However, as darkness fell, Lu Qiqi still hadn't returned.
The handkerchief in Xuan Wenying's hand was crumpled from being twisted, and the crease between her brows became more and more obvious.
"They're back, they're back, it's the young lady's carriage."
Chunhe was young and had sharp eyes. As soon as the carriage peeked out from the street corner, she recognized it as the carriage Lu Qiqi had ridden to the palace.
The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the Lin'an Marquis's residence. Xuan Wenying watched as Nineteen jumped off the carriage, and then saw Lu Qiqi's smiling face.
She quickly went over and circled around Lu Qiqi, asking, "Are you hurt anywhere?"
Lu Qiqi's upper body was perfectly fine, but her skirt was stained with bright red blood, and the smell of blood emanated from under the skirt.
Xuan Wenying almost cried out in surprise, but fortunately Lu Qiqi reacted quickly, grabbed her hand, and gestured to her with her eyes to keep quiet.
Lu Qiqi said, "Aunt, I am not injured."
As for what happened, let me go back to the manor and change my clothes before I explain in detail.
Xuan Wenying surveyed her surroundings in the darkness, then took Lu Qiqi's hand and walked into the mansion.
After returning to her room, Lu Qiqi took a hot bath, changed her clothes, and then came out of the room.
After leaving the palace, she was stopped by Wuqi's men, and her stomach was already empty.
Before she went to Xuan Wenying's courtyard, she instructed Qingdai, "Go and burn the clothes I changed out of today."
"Leave my coat, wrap it up and take it to Nineteen's room. He knows what to do."
When Lu Qiqi returned to the room, the bloodstains on her skirt startled Qingdai, who was determined to protect her young lady's safety.
Now, let alone burning clothes, she'd even dare to set fire to a horse-drawn carriage with a torch.
"yes!"
After explaining the matter, Lu Qiqi went to Xuan Wenying's courtyard.
At this moment, Xuan Wenying and Chen Zirong were both inside the room.
After returning to her room, Xuan Wenying prepared a meal and told Chen Zirong everything she knew about what had happened.
When Lu Qiqi entered the room, she saw Chen Zirong with a somewhat somber expression and Xuan Wenying looking like she was still in shock.
"Uncle, Aunt."
Upon hearing this, the two elders invited Lu Qiqi to take a seat.
After Lu Qiqi sat down, looking at the delicious food in front of her, her mouth immediately watered.
Xuan Wenying knew she was hungry, so she quickly winked at Chen Zirong to pick up the bowl and chopsticks.
Then he kept serving Lu Qiqi food until her bowl was piled high with food, and he didn't stop until it was overflowing.
With delicious food in front of her, Lu Qiqi immediately began to eat heartily.
She knew that her two elders still had a lot of questions to ask, and only after she was well-fed and watered could she have the energy to answer them.
After the three of them put down their bowls and chopsticks, the servants removed the plates from the table and replaced them with freshly brewed hot tea.
The three sat together, and Lu Qiqi recounted the story of chasing the fragrance across a thousand miles.
After hearing her words, Chen Zirong's expression became even more somber.
Xuan Wenying never expected that changing her clothes would cause such a big trouble.
She patted her chest and said, "Luckily you planned ahead, otherwise your aunt would have gotten you into serious trouble!"
Lu Qiqi placed her right hand over hers and comforted her, "This matter is not your fault, Aunt. If we really want to determine who is right and who is wrong, it is I who have implicated you."
If it weren't for me, Wuqi wouldn't have targeted you.
However, after this incident, it will be much more difficult for the Tatars to cause trouble in the capital again.
Chen Zirong said, "Qiqi is right. The Tartars were too arrogant. After this incident, they will probably restrain their behavior."
However, they absolutely cannot be let off so easily!
He looked at Lu Qiqi seriously and said, "I will go to your maternal grandfather tonight to discuss this matter and I will definitely seek justice for you!"
Lu Qiqi was deeply moved by Chen Zirong's defense, but now was not the time.
She said, "Uncle, don't worry."
With the Shadow Guard investigating this matter and Song Yanqing present, there's absolutely no reason for me to suffer any loss.
Moreover, the entire plan was to lure Wu Qi into a trap; if she didn't act, it would be a waste of Song Yanqing's elaborate arrangements.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zirong sighed, "Since you juniors have your own plans, I will not interfere to avoid causing you trouble."
However, you must remember one thing: you and Ayao are both from my Lin'an Marquis's mansion, and we must never allow outsiders to bully you.
Even if that person is a princess from another country, it's still not acceptable!
Lu Qiqi was taken aback by his serious expression. After a while, she nodded vigorously and said, "Thank you, Uncle. Ayao and I will remember it."
As night deepened, Lu Qiqi did not linger and returned to her room under the watchful eyes of her two elders.
When she returned to the house, she saw Haitang standing outside, but the door was tightly closed. A thought popped into her mind.
Before she could speak, Qingdai voiced her question, "Haitang, what's going on? Why are you leaving the room with the door closed and the wind blowing outside?"
Haitang glanced at Lu Qiqi carefully, then pulled Qingdai aside and said, "Miss, there are people waiting for you inside."
Qingdai and I will stay here and guard against anyone breaking in. Please come inside quickly.
Upon hearing Haitang's words, Qingdai instantly understood who was waiting inside without even guessing.
Someone came to visit late at night, and since it concerned Lu Qiqi's reputation, Qingdai looked as if she were facing a formidable enemy. "Miss, please go in. Haitang and I are outside."
Seeing the two of them, Lu Qiqi couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, then you all keep a close watch on this place. No one is allowed to come in without my permission."
The two replied in unison, "Yes!"
Lu Qiqi straightened her collar and pushed open the door, following the light as she entered the room.
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