However, their carriage had only traveled a few miles from the temple when a large group of assassins intercepted them and attacked them without saying a word.
Qinglong, Thirteen, Leng Yi, and Leng Er—they originally thought these assassins were just skilled in martial arts.
The four of them were very disdainful.
But during their fight, they realized that these assassins were no ordinary people.
These assassins were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also adept at using various hidden weapons and poisons.
This instantly put pressure on Qinglong and his group.
Fortunately, it's alright.
Qinglong and his companions were all seasoned veterans, with quick reflexes and speed.
So it takes about half an incense stick's time.
They also took care of the assassin.
Then.
The group continued on their way.
On the carriage.
Ye Qingcheng looked at Qin Mohan and said, "Qin Mohan, I have a feeling that there will be more and more assassins along the way."
Qin Mohan nodded: "Yes! So it was the right thing for us not to bring Yu'er along on this journey."
"Qin Mohan, since the Emperor knows they will target us, why doesn't he punish them?"
"Although Father Emperor could guess it, he had no evidence. Besides, the court still needs them."
"In the imperial court?"
"Hmm! But I was thinking that since Father Emperor sent us to visit various places on his behalf, I suppose after we return to the capital, he will allow me to enter the court and participate in politics."
After hearing this, Ye Qingcheng sighed: "I never expected that the Emperor would place such high hopes on you."
However, I have never seen any monarch go to such lengths to support a son.
"Hmm? Never seen it before?" Qin Mohan immediately seized on this question.
"Uh...it's written in the book."
After hearing this, Qin Mohan nodded and sighed.
"Actually, I know very well in my heart that my father has always been supporting me, but I just didn't want to."
Besides, I've investigated Mother's matter thoroughly and found out exactly who was responsible for her poisoning.
"Hmm? What do you mean by that? Do you suspect it's related to the Emperor?"
"No, I suspect that Father Emperor probably knows, but he just doesn't say it."
After hearing this, Ye Qingcheng nodded: "If that's the case, I'll investigate with you after we return to the capital."
"good."
"but…"
"However, I mean, if... if it is eventually found that it is related to the Emperor, what will you do?"
"Probably not. After all, judging from my father's attitude towards me, he must have been very fond of my mother."
"Yes! Indeed, judging from his attitude towards you, it doesn't seem like it."
"Forget it, I'm not in a hurry about this. Let's talk about it after we return to the capital!"
"Um!"
Ye Qingcheng nodded.
But just then...
call out!
"Azure Dragon, be careful."
donkey…
A piercing whistling sound followed, accompanied by Thirteen's warning and the startled cries of the horses.
The carriage stopped again.
Immediately afterwards.
"Thirteen, Thirteen... how are you?"
It was Qinglong again, Leng Yi, and the tense voices of the others.
Upon hearing this, Qin Mohan and Ye Qingcheng exchanged a glance and then quickly exited the carriage.
The two of them came out and took a look.
Thirteen had a long arrow stuck in his shoulder armor and was being supported by Azure Dragon, half-lying on the ground.
Leng Yi, Leng Er, Ning Xin, and the others were surrounding him.
Upon seeing this, the two quickly jumped off the carriage.
He walked over quickly.
When the two arrived.
Ye Qingcheng tensed up immediately upon seeing Thirteen's expression.
"Oh no, this arrow is poisoned! Quick... Qinglong, quickly lay Thirteen down on the ground."
Ye Qingcheng spoke anxiously, and at the same time quickly squatted down, first taking out a pill and stuffing it into Thirteen's mouth.
Then he took out silver needles and placed several around the arrow wound on Qinglong's shoulder armor.
And then...
She tested it again with silver needles, and the blood flowing from Thirteen's body.
"One-day life-ending powder".
Ye Qingcheng looked at the black toxin on the silver needle, smelled it, and then said in a deep voice.
"What? A one-day life-severing powder?"
Upon hearing this, Qinglong and the others trembled and asked in utter terror.
Ye Qingcheng nodded and looked at Thirteen.
"Thirteen, I'll pull the arrow out for you now, just bear with it."
At this moment, it seemed that Thirteen was poisoned; his face turned deathly pale and his whole body was trembling.
However, after hearing Ye Qingcheng's words, he still gritted his teeth and nodded slightly.
Looking at him, Ye Qingcheng knew he was in great pain, probably because the toxins had already entered his body.
Although she had just given him an antidote pill, its effect was not enough to neutralize the toxins of the One-Day Death Powder; it could only slightly control the toxins and prevent them from spreading rapidly throughout his body.
At this moment, Ye Qingcheng also frowned, her expression somewhat solemn. However, she took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, gripped the arrow with her delicate hand, and then pulled it out with great effort.
Pfft!
Um!
As the arrow was pulled out, a jet of blood spurted out instantly, accompanied by Thirteen's muffled cry of pain.
"Thirteen...thirteen..."
Seeing this, Qinglong and the others shouted anxiously to Thirteen.
Ye Qingcheng quickly inserted two more silver needles into Thirteen's wound.
As her silver needles pierced the wound, the blood gushing from Thirteen stopped instantly.
However, Thirteen also fell into a coma.
After glancing at the unconscious Thirteen, Ye Qingcheng took his pulse.
"Your Highness, how is Thirteen?"
Qinglong asked with a tense and worried expression.
Ye Qingcheng frowned and shook her head: "Don't worry, with me here, I will definitely make sure nothing happens to him."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness. Please do your best to save him. He did it all to save me."
"Okay! Don't worry! I won't allow anything to happen to any of you."
"Quickly, help him onto the carriage. I'll help control the toxins that are spreading."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After Qinglong finished speaking, he squatted down and hugged Thirteen, then got up.
call out!
At this moment.
Another sharp whistling sound pierced the air.
An arrow shot towards Ye Qingcheng at incredible speed.
"Your Highness, be careful."
Upon seeing this, Leng Yi shouted in alarm.
Then, as his words fell...
He flashed forward at the same time, blocking Ye Qingcheng's path.
Pfft!
Um!
Leng Yi originally intended to knock away the arrow, but it was too fast for him to keep up, so he could only block it for Ye Qingcheng.
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