Chapter 160 Don't worry, I won't hurt you (Part 2)
In the alleys west of the city, people were coming and going, and a horse-drawn carriage was slowly passing. However, soon, a group of men wearing conical hats emerged from the alley. These men were burly and strong, and they quickly jumped onto the carriage. In the blink of an eye, the people in the carriage disappeared.
Before passersby could understand what was happening, they heard the woman shouting, "Boss? Our boss is missing!"
Passersby were shocked by the sight of a kidnapping in broad daylight. Someone ran to report to the patrolling guards, who, upon inquiring about the situation, learned that the kidnapped individuals were the imperial envoy's family members, and hurriedly reported the matter to Pei Xingju.
However, on the official road outside Luyang City, Shen Zongji sat in the carriage, looking calmly ahead.
"Sir," Commander Yu reported, "We have already left the city. Someone from Xizhu has sent word that he is already meeting us in Xishan, fifty miles away. Should we go there?"
"Go." Shen Zongji said.
"Yes." Commander Yu waved his hand outside: "Quick, go west and hand the person over to Xizhu."
A gorgeous carriage had already been parked on the mountain road west of Luyang County.
Liang Jinxian looked through the open car door at the crowd rushing towards him.
"How did he catch anyone?" he asked.
Xi Zhu said, "It is said that City Lord Shen hid in the porters' quarters and waited for four days until Miss Zhuang left the house."
"Why did Zhuang Wan go out?"
"Shen Zongji sent someone to injure Ma Zi from the west of the city and deliberately leaked the information to her."
Hearing this, Liang Jinxian sneered: "He can bend and stretch for a woman."
The dignified Lord of Liuli City actually endured living in the same corner with a porter. However, the matter was handled beautifully, and the mission was finally completed.
What expression will Zhuang Wan have when she sees him later?
Liang Jinxian suddenly became curious.
He supported his chin and waited with interest for Shen Zongji and his group to go up the mountain.
Soon, Shen Zongji's carriage arrived.
He opened the curtain and bowed: "Master, the person is here."
"Um."
Liang Jinxian looked behind him and saw a person in a gray sack. The person inside seemed to be in pain and kept struggling.
He frowned slightly: "You just... kidnapped people like this?"
Shen Zongji showed a trace of confusion on his face, and soon heard Liang Jinxian say: "Forget it, Xizhu, take the person to the carriage at the back."
"Yes." Xizhu went over and wanted to carry the sack away, but was stopped by Shen Zongji.
Liang Jinxian glanced at him: "What do you mean?"
"Master..." Shen Zongji said, "Miss Zhuang has been brought here, and Liu Ningyan..."
Liang Jinxian's face darkened. "You said you'd take Pei Xingju's head before I agreed to let him go. Why, don't you remember now?"
"Not really." Shen Zongji said, "I just have a request. Could you please let me meet Ningyan today?"
Liang Jinxian didn't respond.
Shen Zongji further explained: "I...I'm afraid this is the last time I'll see her."
After a moment of silence, Liang Jinxian chuckled: "You are indeed a lovesick person, I'm sure you are."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone suddenly shouted, "Oh no! Pei Xingju is chasing us!"
Liang Jinxian and Shen Zongji were both startled and turned to look. They saw a group of people riding horses on the official road at the foot of the mountain. The person in front was Pei Xingju.
"I didn't expect him to be so quick!"
Liang Jinxian's expression changed immediately, and then he said to Shen Zongji: "From now on, whether Liu Ningyan can survive depends on you."
"Yes." Shen Zongji bowed and watched Liang Jinxian turn the carriage around and leave.
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On this side, Liang Jinxian and his men rushed all the way back to the villa in Nanxi County.
On the way, Xizhu kept reporting the situation on Shen Zongji's side. Liang Jinxian smiled when he learned that Shen Zongji was no match for Pei Xingju.
"I didn't expect Shen Zongji to be able to stop Pei Xingju," he said. "Even if Shen Zongji deployed his battle formation, he would still be no match for Pei Xingju. Who is Pei Xingju? How could a mere Shen Zongji want to kill him?"
Xizhu was puzzled: "Pei Xingju is already chasing us here, what should we do?"
"Why are you panicking?" Liang Jinxian got off the carriage. "Let's wait until he arrives."
Pei Xingju was surrounded by experts, and he himself possessed extraordinary abilities; even Xichang and Xizhu might not be able to defeat him. It could be said that any maze would be ineffective against Pei Xingju.
But he had Zhuang Wan in his hand, like a soft sword that held Pei Xingju's lifeline. With just a slight wave, he could make him submit.
This was going to be a good show, and he couldn't wait.
"Bring the person in." He ordered after a moment.
Xizhu took the order, went to the carriage at the back, picked up the sack, and brought it into the house.
Inside the room, Liang Jinxian dusted himself off and sat down leisurely. He watched the person in the sack struggle for a while, but he didn't rush to untie it.
"Miss Zhuang, I'm afraid you've guessed it's me." He took a sip of tea and said, "Actually, I didn't expect to meet you here."
"Last time I saw you intent on leaving the palace, I thought you had incredible abilities to hide from Pei Xingju. Unexpectedly, you were just a pawn in his plan."
"Woo, woo, woo..." The person in the sack struggled.
"Wait a minute, don't be impatient."
Liang Jinxian stood up and hesitated for two steps, as if he was troubled by the abrupt and terrible way of meeting.
"I'll help you untie it right away." After a moment, he walked over and said, "Let me make it clear first, you can't scold me later. It was Shen Zongji who kidnapped you, and it was her idea to use you against Pei Xingju. Of course, I also want to deal with Pei Xingju, but don't worry, I won't hurt you."
After untying the sack's string, he discovered another sack inside. Liang Jinxian frowned, actually blaming Shen Zongji for the trouble he was taking.
Then, he untied the second sack and said, "I told you in advance that if Pei Xingju comes after us, I will definitely put on a show with you, but you have to understand that I am just acting and will not hurt—"
At this time, the sack was opened, revealing an expressionless face inside.
It was not Zhuang Wan, but Jingzhe, the female guard beside Pei Xingju.
Liang Jinxian's expression changed drastically. Before he could respond, a dagger flew out. With a flash of cold light, it sliced through Liang Jinxian's chest with lightning speed. In an instant, it felt as if his sternum had been broken, and he recoiled in shock.
Jingzhe moved so quickly that she jumped out almost the moment the sack was opened, with the dagger pointing straight at Liang Jinxian's chest.
At the same time, Xizhu also noticed the situation and flew over.
In a flash, Jingzhe and Xizhu were fighting each other.
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