Chapter 196 Self-rescue
The shadows of the trees swayed, rustling in the wind.
Walking on the densely shaded and leafy palace path, the sunlight is cut by the branches and leaves into patches of mottled light and shadows, falling on the ground like stars, bright and dazzling.
However, Nianxi's mood is not as sunny as it is now, with flowers and willows as beautiful as before.
That day she was taken away from her home by a pair of soldiers and kept under guard in a palace in the palace.
A day and a night have passed.
Everyone at home must be going crazy.
She was guarded by two eunuchs. Nian Xi guessed that because she was in the deep palace, they sent eunuchs to guard her.
From this, it can be inferred that the person who arrested her must be Prince Jing.
Prince Jing...
No matter what he had captured her for, she couldn't just sit there and wait to die.
Just as she and King Wei said, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will return to the capital soon, and King Jing's plan will be solved by then.
But she was just a little woman, a very small and insignificant existence in the imperial dynasty. She could not hope to be saved by anyone but herself.
Protect yourself from this catastrophe.
Fortunately, she was born gentle and pretended to be timid and frightened, so she quickly made the two eunuchs let down their guard.
Nianxi discovered that every time they had a meal, the tall eunuch would go out, leaving the shorter one to watch over. He would come back about half an hour later, carrying food boxes for her and the shorter eunuch.
Lunch was the same as usual.
The two men were not very strict in watching over her, they must have received some instructions beforehand. But Nianxi's attempts to get her to follow up with questions were ineffective.
Taking advantage of the tall eunuch's absence, Nian Xi lied that she had a severe stomachache and asked the short eunuch to get a doctor for her.
How did the short eunuch pass by here?
The people who gave them orders only said that this beautiful and delicate woman was Prince Jing's person, and asked them to take good care of her and not let anything go wrong.
Now seeing Nian Xi's face pale with pain and cold sweat pouring out, it looked like something was about to go wrong. He looked around, hoping that the tall eunuch would come back soon so that they could deal with this matter together.
Nian Xi saw the right moment, silently cursed, took out the teapot she had hidden early in the morning, and smashed it on the back of the shorter eunuch's head.
After knocking the man unconscious, he quickly pulled off the eunuch's clothes and put them on his outer garment. Although it was a little too big, it looked decent after tying the belt.
She took off the hairpins and earrings on her head and gave them all to the short eunuch. She tied her hair into a bun, opened the palace door, and quietly ran out along the wall.
She was not familiar with the terrain of the palace and just wanted to run as far as she could, hoping to find Princess Wenshu's residence.
But at this moment, three consecutive arrows shot out from the sky, the sound was as sharp as thorns, and the whole imperial city was filled with noise!
Soon, shouts and screams were heard everywhere.
Palace ladies were fleeing everywhere. Nian Xi was wrapped up in it and also ran out with her head down.
But the palace gates were all closed, making it difficult to escape.
She had no choice but to follow the crowd, pretending to be anxious and hiding in a corner with her head down.
Nian Xi didn't know that this was the critical moment when the Crown Prince and Gu Ci were attacking the city and fighting against Prince Jing's troops.
She decided to disguise herself as an inconspicuous palace maid and wait to return home after the rebellion was quelled.
It's easier to hide than to kill.
…
After Xu Wanxin came out of Prince Jing's Mansion that day, she was initially confused and then became extremely furious.
Based on what?
She had worked so hard for so long, she had persisted for so long, she had lost everything she should and shouldn't have lost, but in the end, it was all a pipe dream.
But some people can easily have everything others desire.
Warm thoughts.
Wen Nianxi!
She silently repeated the name in her mind, gradually becoming unable to breathe. The pain was so severe that all her internal organs seemed to be stuck together, tightened, and squeezed. She was almost going crazy.
She squatted down in pain.
He is obviously her cousin and should be her husband!
Wen Nianxi is luckier than her after all.
Every time, someone stood in front of her and charged into the formation.
She is always hiding behind me, gentle and kind.
Xu Wanxin sneered and returned to the palace again, humbly reminding Prince Jing, "The world is yours, and so is Wen Nianxi."
She thought that Prince Jing would directly capture the person and rape him, but her hopes were dashed again.
Wen Nianxi was simply arrested and locked up in a place she didn't know.
But how could she be willing to quit?
So when Prince Jing was planning a rebellion day and night, she asked about Wen Nianxi's whereabouts.
Xiao Xun imprisoned Wen Nianxi in the palace.
She had already given herself to Xiao Xun, and had not yet entered the palace, but Wen Nianxi was already there!
What does Xiao Xun want to do?
Become a concubine?
Or the queen?
Xu Wanxin just felt like there was a string tied around her heart, pulling at her reason and emotions, getting tighter and tighter.
Her life is almost falling apart. If she is not having a good time, then no one else can have an easy time either.
But when she found the palace where Wen Nianxi was imprisoned, she was gone.
Xu Wanxin also heard the signal of three arrows firing.
She knew that Prince Jing was doomed.
She wanted to find Wen Nianxi more and more.
Because if she missed this moment, the hatred between her and Wen Nianxi would never have a chance to be resolved.
Fortunately, there is God's will in everything.
Wen Nianxi was smart. She changed her clothes and hid in the crowd, but who asked her to have a good face?
Even with dust on his face, he was still so conspicuous.
Xu Wanxin finally laughed happily.
…
Gu San lay in ambush outside the Dali Temple prison for two days, and finally found a good opportunity when an arrow flew through the air.
Something has changed in the palace and everyone is worried. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he and all the secret guards work together to attack and rescue the adults from the cell.
"The young lady ordered my subordinates to rescue you."
However, there was no trace of joy in Pei Jian's dark eyes, and he asked in a deep voice, "How is Nianxi?"
Gu San hesitated for half a day.
Pei Jian's eyes suddenly turned fierce and murderous aura rose in him.
Gu San was still unaware of the change, and hurriedly explained, "I have been waiting outside for an opportunity to rescue you these past two days, and the young lady has already returned home. There should be no problem..."
Pei Jian felt a vague sense of uneasiness in his heart.
During the days he was imprisoned in the Dali Temple, his injuries had healed a lot. Especially since Lu Wensheng did not treat him harshly, and the doctors changed the dressings as usual every day, except for the most serious one under his chest, most of the other injuries were healed.
Besides, the situation was critical now, and even though he was still seriously injured, he couldn't care less about all this.
He also heard the three arrow shots and guessed that Gu Ci was attacking the city. He should have gone to the palace immediately, but he was still a little worried.
"To Yiqiao Street."
"yes!"
When they arrived at the Wen Mansion, it was already in chaos.
Those in charge of the mansion were not there, and the maids and servants all looked anxious.
Pei Jian's heart sank involuntarily. He casually asked a question and found out that Nian Xi was missing.
He was about to fall on his back.
Fortunately, Gu San was right behind him and caught him quickly.
It's this time.
It's that time again!
In his previous life, because the emperor was seriously ill, he went to the palace and did not return for a night. After dealing with the important affairs of the country, he returned home to hear the news that his wife had died.
In this life, he made countless plans, but he lost Nianxi when the dynasty changed.
Pei Jian exhaled slowly.
He asked the attendant for details, and after comparing them with what Gu San said, he calmed down:
"To the palace!"