Zhang Ying looked at Qin Peng coldly for a long time before finally asking, "What do you mean, Princess?"

"When I escaped from the teahouse, everyone in the inn heard Liu Shiyun's screams, but I was in the lobby at the time. If there are witnesses who testified to Liu Shiyun's screams, there should also be witnesses who testified that I was escaping in the lobby. Don't you agree?"

"You should go to the Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice to discuss these matters," Zhang Ying said calmly, "I, an old minister, can't help you, Princess."

"Your Excellency, there is no need to say more," Qin Peng raised his hand and said with a smile, "Just listen to me."

"That's what I thought, so I went to ask someone. I never thought that the witness Lord Lu found was the one who escaped from the hall with me... Lord Zhang, the Dali Temple Minister fabricated evidence and instructed others to give false testimony to murder the Princess of Zhen State. Do you think this crime is enough for Lord Lu to lose his head?"

Zhang Ying didn't say anything. Qin Peng leaned against the pillar of the corridor, staring at Zhang Ying's expression, and said slowly: "Are you wondering why I told you all this? Am I just bluffing?"

Zhang Ying was touched by these words and looked up at her. Qin Peng sighed, "Master Zhang, as long as you protect the royal family, you are protecting me. Why do you think I would harm you?"

"Princess, what do you mean now?"

Zhang Ying finally spoke up, without beating around the bush: "Are you planning to do something to Lu Xiu?"

"If Lu Xiu doesn't touch me, I will naturally not touch Lu Xiu." Qin Peng raised her hand to put her hair behind her ears and said calmly: "Qin Shuhuai intends to use Lu Xiu as bait to lure you into the trap, Lord Zhang, don't act rashly."

"Why did you tell me?"

Zhang Ying frowned. Qin Peng looked up at the lantern with helplessness in his eyes. "The imperial power is declining. Rather than having a powerful regent, I would rather have a court with checks and balances."

"You and Qin Shuhuai are not..."

"Beauty fades quickly," Qin Peng said sarcastically, "Who knows how long this kindness will last? Even more, who knows if this kindness is real or fake?"

Zhang Ying was finally convinced and stopped talking. Qin Peng turned around, fanned himself and left, saying in a long and lazy voice: "Master Zhang, you have to be well."

After talking to Zhang Ying, Qin Peng's hands were covered in sweat. She walked out of the palace. People from the Dali Temple were already waiting at the door. She got on the carriage and couldn't help asking, "Where is the Regent?"

The people from the Dali Temple were very methodical and said calmly, "Princess, please go back."

Qin Peng sneered and said nothing more.

After returning to the mansion prepared by the Dali Temple, Qin Peng fell asleep leisurely. Before falling asleep, she was still thinking, why didn't Qin Shuhuai come to see her today, is there something wrong?

Sure enough, in the middle of the night, Qin Peng heard a commotion outside. Qin Peng stood up suddenly and heard Zuo Yao's respectful voice coming from outside: "Your Highness, are you ready to get up?"

"Um."

Qin Peng put on his clothes and opened the door. He saw Zuo Yao standing in front of the door and said solemnly, "Princess, Lu Xiu is dead."

Qin Peng suddenly raised his head and exclaimed in shock: "How did he die?!"

"On the way home, he was killed."

Qin Peng took a breath of cool air and changed his mind and said, "I want to go to Huai'an Palace."

"I'll take you there."

Now that Lu Xiu is dead, Zuo Yao, as the Dali Temple Secretary, will be in control of the overall situation.

Under Zuo Yao's protection, Qin Peng hurried to Huai'an Prince's Mansion. When she arrived at the mansion, she broke in without even notifying anyone.

After entering the room, she saw Qin Shuhuai sitting at his desk, reading documents. Qin Shuhuai looked up at her and smiled: "How could you know the news so quickly?"

"The Dali Temple Secretary is my man."

Qin Peng walked in and handed the cloak to Zhao Yi who was standing beside him. Zhao Yi quickly retreated, leaving two people in the room.

Qin Shuhuai looked at her calmly, who was wearing only a single layer of clothes, and waved his hand, saying, "Come here."

Qin Peng walked up to him. He turned away from the desk and patted his front: "Come and sit down."

His voice was very calm and gentle, and he had no idea how big a deal it was to have directly killed a high-ranking official tonight.

This attitude comforted Qin Peng. Qin Peng sat in front of him and was held in his arms.

She leaned against his chest and listened to his heartbeat.

"Don't be afraid," Qin Shuhuai said in a gentle voice, "I have been preparing for a long time. There will be no trace left. They can't find out."

"There's no need to investigate this matter," Qin Peng said calmly, "You can figure it out if you think about it."

"Without evidence, there is nothing."

Qin Shuhuai also thought clearly: "If the knife doesn't draw blood, they will think I am a soft persimmon that can be bullied."

"Zhang Ying will not let this go."

"Then he will check."

Qin Shuhuai lowered his head and kissed her earlobe: "Pengpeng, I'm scared."

As he spoke, he began to untie her clothes. Qin Peng turned around and looked at him. He closed his eyes and his face was calm.

"You didn't plan to kill Lu Xiu today, right?"

Qin Peng suddenly realized that if Qin Shuhuai intended to kill Lu Xiu, he would at least inform her.

"Are you afraid that I will believe what Yu said?"

Qin Shuhuai didn't say anything. He threw her to the ground and kissed her gently yet forcefully.

Qin Peng suddenly understood what Qin Shuhuai meant. She raised her arms and hugged him, saying gently, "Don't be afraid, I..."

Before she finished speaking, she groaned.

Qin Shuhuai raised his hand to cover her mouth and said in a low voice: "Don't say anything."

"I don't need you to tell me," he buried his head in her shoulder, "Pengpeng, I never believe in the words I hear."

He only cares about the facts he sees.

He was confident that Qin Peng would not abandon him when he needed her, but he knew too well that Qin Peng would never let himself become a burden to anyone.

So he couldn't delay any longer, couldn't wait. He needed affirmation so badly, and he needed to use real strength to tell Qin Peng that he could protect her.

Zhao Yu is a lunatic.

Qin Shuhuai gritted his teeth and let Qin Peng scratch his back with his nails.

In his heart, Zhao Yu was a madman who could do anything, and he would never know how far Zhao Yu would go next.

When Qin Shuhuai woke up the next day, Qin Peng had already gone back.

Qin Shuhuai felt the warmth of the person in the room, took a deep breath, and prepared to go to court.

Qin Peng returned to his place of guarding, feeling calm, for he knew that this kind of time would not last long.

Qin Peng lay down to catch up on her sleep. At noon, as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Qin Shuhuai sitting beside her bed, reading a book quietly.

His eyelashes were long and thick, and the sunlight fell on them, as if shining through the shadows of the trees, leaving fragmented light in his eyes.

She looked at him quietly. Qin Shuhuai turned his head, put his hand on her shoulder, and smiled slightly: "Awake?"

Qin Peng raised his hands and put them around Qin Shuhuai's waist, nuzzling him like a cat and asked, "You are here, is the problem solved?"

"Zhang Ying and I had a quarrel," he stroked her hair with his hand and laughed softly, "I wanted Zhou Yu to be in charge of the case, but Zhang Ying was not happy about it. Finally, Wang Sheng stepped in and asked Zuo Yao, the deputy minister of the Dali Temple, to be in charge of the case."

"Hmm?" Qin Peng raised his head and smiled: "That's great."

"That's as it should be," Qin Shuhuai nodded and put the book aside. "Now that the Dali Temple Minister is gone, the Dali Temple Assistant should take charge temporarily."

The position of Dali Temple Secretary was originally wanted by Qin Peng and Qin Shuhuai. The two of them went through a lot of trouble to get Zuo Yao to the position, so few people knew that Zuo Yao was actually Qin Peng's man.

"However," Qin Shuhuai was also a little surprised: "Zhang Ying seems to be particularly well-behaved today?"

"Well, that's natural," Qin Peng nodded, "He thought you set a trap for him."

After understanding this, Qin Shuhuai responded: "What did you say to him?"

"I told him that you had found evidence against Lu Xiu."

Qin Peng said calmly, "I'm just waiting to find trouble with him."

"Have you found it?" Qin Shuhuai looked at Qin Peng and couldn't help laughing. He helped her up and said, "Get up and eat."

Qin Peng got off the bed and said while washing up: "Zuo Yao found some, but if he really takes out these evidences, Zuo Yao will be exposed. Yesterday, I actually wanted to threaten Zhang Ying to stop. If he was worried about Lu Xiu, he would be more restrained. But you should find these evidences," Qin Peng frowned: "Killing him directly, there are still some..."

"What?" Qin Shuhuai walked behind Qin Peng, took the comb, and combed her hair carefully. Qin Peng sighed and said the following words: "Too ostentatious."

"Don't be afraid," Qin Shuhuai said calmly as he combed her hair. "If the opponent was Zhang Ying, the fight would be to the death. Killing Lu Xiu would also be a warning to him."

"you……"

Qin Peng turned around and looked up at him. Qin Shuhuai looked down at the man's worried face and said gently, "Worried?"

"I'm afraid people will say you're too violent."

“I am also violent.”

Qin Shuhuai said frankly: "I just have a particularly good temper towards you."

Qin Peng: “…”

When did you learn this skill of flirting with girls all the time?

After combing Qin Peng's hair, Qin Shuhuai took the coat from the side and put it on her.

He did it gently and delicately. That was what he was used to doing back then, so he didn't think much of it.

Qin Peng looked at the man half-kneeling in front of her and tying her waist belt, and suddenly felt that time was just like that.

She suddenly remembered: "Is Liu Shiyun's child Zhang Ying's?"

"Nine out of ten."

"This..." Qin Peng was speechless for a moment, and after holding it in for a long time, he finally said, "It's really strong."

Qin Shuhuai nodded: "I think so too."

"Tell me," Qin Peng was a little curious, "Why does Liu Shiyun value power so much?"

"The longer you live under someone else's roof, the more you want things you don't have."

"Liu Shuyan...is actually quite nice to her."

After all, Qin Peng didn't realize that this was not Liu Shuyan's biological sister.

Qin Shuhuai paused for a moment, then put the jade pendant on Qin Peng and said softly, "Yes."

Qin Peng noticed that Qin Shuhuai was in a bad mood, so he turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Still thinking about Liu Shuyan?"

Qin Shuhuai's words were calm, but it was hard to ignore the jealousy in them. Qin Peng raised his hand and held his, saying gently: "I only think of you, from beginning to end, only you."

Qin Shuhuai nodded. He still looked dignified and generous, but one could easily spot a little joy and happiness in his eyes.

Qin Peng suddenly wondered how they had gotten to that point. This person was clearly like a child, so easy to coax.

The two of them had dinner together, chatted for a while, and then saw Qin Shuhuai off.

On the other side, Zhang Ying was in the mansion, and he respectfully bowed to the visitor and said, "Sir."

"Do you think it's time?"

The other party looked at the plaque on Zhang Ying's house and said calmly, "Isn't it time?"

"Whenever your Excellency thinks it is time, then it is time."

"Where's Li Shu?"

The other person turned to look at Zhang Ying, and Zhang Ying said calmly, "The Queen said that she will obey your orders at any time."

"Well," the other party nodded, "Why not make some noise? You gave me what I wanted, and I will naturally give you what you want."

Zhang Ying agreed, and at night, Zhang Ying rushed to Liu's house.

Liu Shixuan was kneeling in the ancestral hall. When Zhang Ying arrived, he was holding the plaque. He seemed to have aged suddenly, and his eyes were full of death.

"Lord Liu." Zhang Ying stood behind Liu Shixuan and spoke calmly. Hearing this voice, Liu Shixuan did not turn around and said calmly: "I have always been well-behaved in my life. I have been the eldest son of the Liu family, a loyal minister of His Majesty, and I have been serving the country and loving the people. I have also married a woman I do not love. I have never had anything of my own, except Ah Le."

Zhang Ying didn't say anything. He stood behind Liu Shixuan without saying a word.

"When I went undercover in the Wu Clan, I thought I could get out of it easily. Sometimes I wonder, it is said that you Wu Clan have abilities that ordinary people cannot have, why is it that Ah Le is dead and that's it?"

Liu Shixuan slowly turned around and looked at Zhang Ying standing in the moonlight.

Zhang Ying is already old.

It had been nearly thirty years since he first met him. The young man who fed him medicine and examined him had long lost his youthful brilliance. Now he had white hair on his temples, and his eyebrows and eyes did not have the deep features that were unique to the Wu people. He looked like an ordinary old man from the Qi Kingdom.

But Liu Shixuan knew that this man had a stunning face in the past. He had his face modified bit by bit with a knife, and he went through great pains to finally become the Zhang Ying of today.

That war of massacre not only completely destroyed Liu Shixuan, but also the man in front of him.

"The Wu Clan is not a god," Zhang Ying didn't care about Liu Shixuan's gaze. He was calm and composed as if nothing had happened. He slowly said, "We are also born, grow old, get sick and die. We are also happy, angry, sad and joyful. We just like to explore why more than ordinary people. Everyone has his or her own special skills, that's all."

"But Wu Qin is not dead," Liu Shixuan held the tablet and thought of someone, as if a great hope had been ignited: "A Le told me personally that Wu Qin will not die!"

"The Saint is different," Zhang Ying said calmly, "The Saint's bloodline is different from ours. As long as she doesn't give birth, she can reincarnate repeatedly. However, don't say that Ah Le doesn't have such a bloodline. Even if she does, she can't reincarnate again after she gave birth to Shiyun."

"What about Shiyun?!" Liu Shixuan was excited: "Shiyun is still..."

"She went there pregnant."

Zhang Ying raised her eyes and looked at Liu Shixuan: "Besides, she is not of the Saint's bloodline."

"There is a way," Liu Shixuan said anxiously, "There must be a way to save Shiyun. You Wu Clan have so many ways, how come you can't even save one person!"

"If it's so easy to come back from the dead," Zhang Ying's eyes were full of bitterness, "then why should I stay in this Nanqi court with her so alone?"

Liu Shixuan was stunned by these words. The light in his eyes dimmed a little. Zhang Ying sighed and said, "But, there is no way to revive the dead." Zhang Ying approached him and said, "Then you should avenge her."

"Revenge..."

"Lu Xiu is dead, and the chief judge has been replaced by Zuo Yao," Zhang Ying said gently, "The person who killed your daughter will not be punished."

These words made Liu Shixuan's expression slowly turn cold.

"Shixuan," Zhang Ying raised her hand and placed it on Liu Shixuan's shoulder: "When Ah Le died, you were powerless. Now that Shiyun is dead, you are still powerless."

After saying that, Zhang Ying stood up, turned around and left.

Liu Shixuan looked at his back, holding the tablet, and finally said, "Give me some manpower. This is a personal grudge."

Zhang Ying smiled and looked at the old man in front of her.

Liu Shixuan remembered his youthful arrogance, so how could he not remember that this now-looking weak civil official was once the sharpest sword in the emperor's hand, with a sword light as dazzling as the red sun?

As Zhang Ying said, Zuo Yao works very quickly.

He quickly eliminated the false evidence and then found witnesses to prove that on the day of the arson, a young man in purple jumped out of the room where Liu Shiyun was, and Qin Peng was still in the lobby when Liu Shiyun shouted.

Qin Peng was cleared of suspicion and could naturally return to the Wei Mansion. However, she was still a little uneasy. The night before she was released, Qin Shuhuai came to see her. The two were having dinner when Zhao Yi suddenly came in and whispered a few words in Qin Shuhuai's ear.

Qin Shuhuai looked up at Qin Peng, who was holding the bowl and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Zhao Yu is outside."

Qin Peng was a little surprised by this, but soon she came to her senses and said, "Let him in quickly."

Qin Shuhuai nodded and asked Zhao Yi to bring Zhao Yu in.

After Zhao Yu came in, the people around him retreated. He looked up at Qin Shuhuai, threw a piece of paper in front of Qin Shuhuai, and shouted: "Reckless!"

Qin Shuhuai said nothing, Qin Peng turned the page, all of which contained news about the various noble families gathering to recruit soldiers. Qin Peng frowned, and Zhao Yu stepped forward and said, "No, sister, you have to leave. Qi will soon be in chaos."

Qin Peng didn't say anything. She looked at the paper and raised her head to look at Qin Shuhuai: "Is it because of your killing of Lu Xiu?"

"It's nothing for the noble family to find a reason to be dissatisfied with this case." Qin Shuhuai picked up some food for Qin Peng and said, "It's just preparation. It's impossible to mobilize troops for this matter."

"Qin Shuhuai," Zhao Yu said coldly, "Why are you so confident that the noble families won't mobilize their forces?"

"Although Qi is fighting fiercely, it will never let Beiyan take advantage of it," Qin Shuhuai picked up some food for Qin Peng and said calmly, "Eat."

Zhao Yu didn't say anything. He glanced at Qin Peng, dragged Qin Shuhuai up and said, "Come with me."

Qin Shuhuai frowned, but still followed Zhao Yu out.

Walking into the yard, Zhao Yu spoke directly: "Zhang Ying is a member of the Wu tribe."

Hearing this, Qin Shuhuai raised his head suddenly. Zhao Yu said calmly: "The Wu people have a grudge against Qi State. Do you expect him to consider Qi State for you? Qin Shuhuai, the chaos in Qi State is coming. You let me take my sister away."

"How do you know that?"

Qin Shuhuai looked calm. He didn't even know that Zhang Ying was from the witch clan. How did Zhao Yu know?

"Each of us has our own channels," Zhao Yu said calmly, "You don't think that as the emperor of Northern Yan, I have no intentions towards Southern Qi, do you?"

This was not enough to convince Qin Shuhuai, so he said directly: "You have a connection with the Wu Clan."

"Many years ago," Zhao Yu gave Qin Shuhuai an explanation: "People from the Wu tribe came to the Beiyan court. The Beiyan royal family has always had contact with them."

"When Zhang Ying took action this time, you were behind the scenes helping her, right?"

Zhao Yu did not reply. He just said, "I will be leaving Nanqi soon. I don't care what's going on in Nanqi. I just want my sister to be safe."

After saying that, Zhao Yu turned around and went back into the house.

He hadn't eaten yet, but he sat next to Qin Peng and ate with great joy even though it was just leftovers.

Qin Shuhuai stood at the door.

If Zhang Ying was from the witch clan, then this situation was indeed beyond his expectations.

If Qin Peng stayed in Qi, the risk would be much higher than if she returned to Beiyan. But if she returned to Beiyan, could she come back?

He doesn't know.

He was so nervous that he didn't come back to his senses even after Zhao Yu left. Qin Peng couldn't help but call him: "What are you thinking about?"

Qin Shuhuai turned around and looked at the girl's lively eyes and eyebrows. He raised his hand and placed it on her face.

He suddenly realized that humans were such strange creatures. When she wanted to leave before, he felt like the sky was falling and the earth was collapsing, but he still tried his best to keep her.

Now that he knew she would not leave no matter what, he felt that as long as she was doing well, it didn't matter where she was, it seemed...

Both are fine.

Qin Peng looked at him staring at him and tilted his head: "What are you thinking about?"

"I was thinking," Qin Shuhuai smiled slowly, "Every time I thought that my love for you had reached its limit, I would find that I could love you a little more."

When he was young, he thought he loved her very much. After her death, he realized how obsessed he could be.

He thought his obsession was the peak of his love, but now he realized that he could give up this obsession for her to live a good life.

But he didn't say these words out loud, and he didn't even realize that he was slowly undergoing such a change in his heart.

"What do you mean?"

Qin Peng was a little confused, but she was still very happy about this sudden confession.

Qin Shuhuai is not the kind of person who would deliberately say nice things to please others. Whatever he says is what it means, so Qin Peng will not doubt every sweet word he says, and it will all be sweet to her heart.

Qin Shuhuai hugged her, buried his head in front of her, and said in a deep voice: "I suddenly feel that even if you go to Beiyan, I am not that scared."

"Yes," Qin Peng said in one sentence the reason why Qin Shuhuai didn't react: "Because you finally realize that I love you."

He felt that she loved him, and he believed that she loved him.

This was not the love he had been suggesting to himself day and night through hypnosis, but he truly and absolutely knew from the bottom of his heart that the other person liked him.

When he was worried about losing her, he would hold on to her regardless of everything. Now that he finally got this love, he can look at all the possibilities of losing her with a normal mind.

Because he firmly believed in his heart that this possibility would never come true.

Only those who are loved can be fearless.

Qin Shuhuai understood what Qin Peng said instantly.

He chuckled and finally said, "Thank you."

After accompanying Qin Peng for a while, it was time for Qin Shuhuai to go back. As soon as Qin Shuhuai left the house, he heard Jiang Chun come up and say, "My Lord, there seems to be some unusual movements in the major families."

Qin Shuhuai nodded. He had always suppressed the aristocratic families in the court, and the aristocratic families had long been dissatisfied with him. Now that there was a backlash in Liu Shiyun's case, Qin Shuhuai did not think it was strange.

He quickly asked Jiang Chun to send a message to the north to prepare for war at all times, and then went to the library to look for the records of the witch clan at that time.

The Wu Clan originally lived at the border of Xiliang and Qi State. Because of their outstanding talents, they were always considered to be gods. When Qi State heard that there were wise men in the Wu Clan who could mass-forge strong iron swords, in order to learn from them, they sent people to the Wu Clan as undercover agents.

And this undercover agent is Liu Shixuan.

Liu Shixuan not only learned the technology of forging iron swords, but also discovered that the Wu clan was making rapid progress in all aspects of technology. They had an extremely advanced siege weapon hidden in the hands of a priest.

In addition to the rapid development of technology, the place where the Wu clan lived was rich in minerals. At that time, Qi State was defeated in the war with Northern Yan State. Qi State wanted to turn the tide quickly, so it set its sights on the Wu clan's technology and minerals.

He originally planned to force the Wu Clan to do something, but who knew that he would encounter a desperate resistance from the Wu Clan. The Wu Clan was small in number, with only a few thousand people in total. Although they were smart, they still suffered the disaster of being exterminated due to the cooperation between Liu Shixuan and others.

The Wu clan should have been completely wiped out, but at the last moment, the saint Wu Qin stood up, offered the weapon forging method and mineral veins, pledged loyalty to the State of Qi, and helped the State of Qi kill her father who led the rebellion.

In the end, the number of people in the witch clan, including those traveling outside, was less than thirty-two.

After the witch tribe was safe, the remaining members of the tribe launched a mad counterattack against the saint and wanted to kill the man who killed his father.

However, they did not act immediately, but waited until Wu Qin became pregnant before they tried to kill her. Wu Qin fled with her child and disappeared.

Wu Li was the young patriarch and Wu Qin's husband. After many unsuccessful attempts to find his wife, he gave up the search.

Qin Shuhuai initially thought that the reason why Wu Qin was killed only after she became pregnant was to find a time when Wu Li was not around. However, when he turned to the detailed introduction of the hierarchy of the Wu Clan, Qin Shuhuai suddenly discovered that the Saint of the Wu Clan seemed to be a little different...

"Before conception, one can be reincarnated and immortal."

Seeing this, Qin Shuhuai immediately thought of Qin Peng, and then thought of Zhao Peng and the plum blossoms on Qin Peng's body.

If the plum blossom is indeed the symbol of the Wu people, then it means that Zhao Peng is from the Wu people, and Qin Peng is also from the Wu people. In fact, Zhao Peng is likely to be Wu Qin's child.

If Zhao Peng was Wu Qin's child, then how did Wu Qin disguise herself as the noblewoman Wen Yuan to sneak into the palace and give birth to Zhao Peng and Zhao Yu?

And what was her intention by giving birth to the crown prince of Northern Yan?

Zhao Yu is from the Wu tribe. Qin Ming, Qin Peng's younger brother, and Li Shu, Qin Peng's mother, are naturally... also from the Wu tribe.

Thinking of this, Qin Shuhuai couldn't help but take a breath of cool air.

The emperors of the two countries are of the Wu clan's bloodline. What is the purpose of the Wu clan?

What will a nation that has been exterminated do to a country that it regards as its enemy?

And is Qin Peng reborn because she is the descendant of the Holy Maiden of the Witch Clan? Then does Li Shu know that Qin Peng is reborn? What is Li Shu's attitude towards the Holy Maiden?

Qin Shuhuai suddenly felt like there was a big net around him, and for the first time he felt unsure.

He only understood one thing, that Zhao Yu was so eager to take Qin Peng away that it must be because something was about to happen in Qi State that would cause chaos in Qi State and make him unable to protect Qin Peng.

Zhao Yu was well aware of the dangers involved, and he might even know that someone was trying to harm Qin Peng.

Qin Shuhuai was anxious, and he hurried from the library to where Qin Peng was.

Qin Peng returned to Wei Mansion today and someone came to pick him up early. Qin Peng was a little drowsy from sleep and did not notice that the person came too early.

She got on the carriage and said to Lu You, "Send someone to say hello to Qin Shuhuai."

Lu You responded and told someone to go over.

It was still dark and dark before dawn. After Qin Peng got into the carriage, she felt a little sleepy. She had the habit of staying in bed all the time, so she didn't think much of it.

She looked up at Lu You who had come in and said to him, "I'm a little sleepy. Please watch over me and call me when I wake up."

Lu You nodded and looked after Qin Peng, saying, "Go to sleep peacefully."

No one spoke, only the rustling sound of footsteps. These footsteps were light and thin, obviously coming from a martial artist.

When Lu You spoke, Qin Peng had already woken up. She pulled out the sword from the side and held the special poison cigarette in her other hand.

Seeing her move, Lu You took the antidote first. The footsteps outside did not approach, but stopped. At this moment, the feather arrow with fire suddenly pierced through the carriage!

Qin Peng and Lu You jumped out of the carriage at the same time, and the carriage exploded instantly. Qin Peng quickly released the poisonous smoke in his hand, and Lu You also released the signal bomb!

The poisonous smoke spread and a group of people fell down. However, Qin Peng also saw that the surroundings were densely packed with people.

Her secret guard didn't say anything, obviously he had already been dealt with.

The fact that they were able to deal with her secret guards so quietly proved that they had planned all this long ago.

Qin Peng looked at the sky. It was still night, so it was obviously not the time for someone to come and pick her up. The person who came to pick her up must have been sent by the person who set the trap. Therefore, he was familiar with their route, ambushed them in advance, and cleared out her secret guards in advance.

And they came in such large numbers, and even resorted to using poison and feather arrows, which meant that they were not afraid of being tracked down today.

Qin Peng's mind flashed with Qin Shuhuai's words "fight until death".

If he had the guts to touch Lu Xiu, why wouldn't Zhang Ying have the guts to touch his people?

Since the fight is destined to be a fight to the death, it all depends on who is more ruthless.

Qin Peng was almost certain that it must be Zhang Ying without hesitation. Lu You protected her as they tried to break out, but more and more people came.

Lu You resisted the attack, and Qin Peng stood back to back with him, looking at the person coming.

At this moment, Qin Peng heard a calm voice saying, "I didn't expect the princess to have such skills."

Qin Peng looked up and saw a man in black holding a sword in the crowd. He was wearing a black robe and a silver belt around his waist. On the belt hung a hollow iron ring with a blood jade bead inlaid in it.

Qin Peng was very familiar with this outfit, and her expression changed immediately: "Liu Shixuan!"

The other party seemed not surprised that she could recognize him, and said calmly: "Shuyan really likes you."

"He treated you so well," Liu Shixuan said slowly, "Why did you kill his sister?"

"I didn't kill her!" Qin Peng raised his voice, but Liu Shixuan had already rushed over with a sword in hand!

The wind from his sword was extremely sharp, carrying with it a murderous aura, which showed how much of a road of corpses this old man had carved out with his sword.

His movements were too fast, and before Lu You could stop him, he saw Liu Shixuan rushing in front of Qin Peng. In order to avoid Liu Shixuan's sword, Qin Peng quickly retreated and separated from Lu You.

Liu Shixuan's sword was fast and fierce. Qin Peng tried his best to block it. Liu Shixuan obviously didn't expect Qin Peng to have such skills. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I remember that the princess doesn't know how to fight."

Qin Peng clenched her teeth and said nothing. Liu Shixuan's sword made her knuckles hurt. She turned from defense to offense and tried to stab forward, but Liu Shixuan kicked her away and slammed her against the wall.

At this time they were already far away from the crowd. The killers were entangled with Lu You. It was not known whether they were wary of Liu Shixuan or were being held back by Lu You, and none of them caught up with them.

Qin Peng struggled to stand up. Liu Shixuan approached her and said slowly, "I personally brought your mother back and settled her down. I watched you grow up." As he spoke, Liu Shixuan pointed his sword at Qin Peng's neck. Qin Peng looked up at him and panted slightly. Liu Shixuan said calmly, "You are not Qin Peng."

Qin Peng said nothing. She held the hidden weapon in her sleeve tightly, looking for the best opportunity. Liu Shixuan's eyes slowly lit up: "You are Zhao Peng, right?!"

Qin Peng was slightly stunned. It was not surprising that Liu Shixuan guessed that she was not Qin Peng, but what made Liu Shixuan so sure that she was Zhao Peng? !

Seeing Qin Peng's performance, Liu Shixuan raised his hand and attacked her acupoints. The hidden weapon in Qin Peng's hand flew out suddenly. Liu Shixuan raised his sword to cut the hidden weapon. At this moment, Qin Peng rushed to the side quickly. Liu Shixuan grabbed her leg and slammed her to the ground!

Qin Peng's head hit the ground hard. She felt pain all over her body. She was breathing hard. Liu Shixuan walked towards her with excitement in his eyes.

"You can save Shiyun, you definitely can. If you can come back from the dead, why can't Shiyun?"

Liu Shixuan walked up to her and was about to say something, but Qin Peng suddenly turned over and the second dart shot out from his sleeve. At the same time, Liu Shixuan grabbed Qin Peng's neck and slammed him against the wall!

Qin Peng's eyes were blurred by blood. She supported herself and stood up with great difficulty. At that moment, she heard the sound of horse hooves. In the midst of blood-red, she saw a group of people in white riding horses towards her. She felt that the movement was very slow, but it seemed like in a flash, the person appeared in front of her.

Warmth enveloped her completely, Qin Shuhuai hugged him, and his whole body was trembling. Qin Peng's eyes were covered with blood. She sensed the man's fear, raised her bloodstained hand, pressed it on Qin Shuhuai's hand, and said calmly: "Don't be afraid."

The sound of knives clanging could be heard all around him. Qin Shuhuai was no longer afraid after listening to her words.

He looked at the blood-soaked person in front of him and finally made a decision. He carried her on his back, holding a sword in his other hand, and said to Jiang Chun and Zhao Yi who were entangled with Liu Shixuan: "Open a way."

Qin Peng was carried on Qin Shuhuai's back and found it difficult to open his eyes.

She had a premonition in her heart, and felt panic. She desperately grasped her sword and said with difficulty: "I can go."

"It's okay," Qin Shuhuai said calmly, "Have a good sleep, I'll take you home."

"I..." Qin Peng said hoarsely: "I'm not afraid."

"I can walk..." Qin Peng's vision gradually darkened, but she still repeated stubbornly: "I can walk by myself."

She can still walk, she can still protect herself.

She doesn't need anyone's protection, nor will she be a burden to anyone.

So Qin Shuhuai...

Qin Peng felt tears coming out - don't give up on her.