Sensing that Consort Shu was afraid, the little boy held her tightly, saying, "It's alright, Mother, I'm here!"
Seeing the little guy like this, Consort Shu felt a warmth in her heart, and her tense mood eased considerably.
Upon reaching the entrance of her residence, Consort Shu carefully examined the surroundings to ensure there were no suspicious individuals before pushing open the door and entering.
But as soon as she led the little one into the yard, before she could even rest, her expression suddenly froze.
The man they had seen on the street was now standing in the courtyard, watching the two of them with a mocking expression.
The man stared at Consort Shu and said, "What a beauty, what a pity."
Consort Shu pulled the little one behind her, her gaze turning cold as she stared at the man wielding the giant sword. "Who are you?"
Seeing Consort Shu's tense appearance, the man with the giant sword chuckled, "Madam is indeed very vigilant."
After he finished speaking, his eyes turned cold, and he drew the sword from his back with one hand.
The sharp blade scraped against the scabbard, making a "sang" sound.
He raised his greatsword and pointed it at Consort Shu, "You were right to be wary. I am the one who will take your life!"
Seeing this, Consort Shu looked at the man warily and nudged the little one behind her, "Yu'er, run!"
She knew very well that the man in front of her was no ordinary person!
The little boy's eyes were resolute as he stood in front of Consort Shu, saying, "Mother, don't be afraid!"
The man with the giant sword smiled mockingly, "What a touching mother-son relationship!"
"It's a pity we can't see the rest!"
After he finished speaking, his eyes turned cold, and he suddenly lunged towards the little guy.
It moved with incredible speed, appearing above the little guy in the blink of an eye, raising its giant sword high and slashing down.
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