If it weren't for this ever-present and incredibly accurate intuition...
He has probably already been exposed in that overwhelming manhunt and become a prisoner, all his ambitions will have vanished.
But at this moment, when he looked up, the court still maintained a superficial order.
The ministers either spoke eloquently, expounding their views on national affairs, or lowered their heads in deep thought, weighing the pros and cons in their minds.
Everything seemed so normal, with no indication that anything was unusual.
Qin Qianluo remained quietly with her eyes lowered, as if she had truly fallen asleep in this solemn occasion, her breathing steady and without the slightest flaw.
Could it be that his intuition was wrong? A strong sense of panic welled up in Ning Yuancheng's heart for no reason.
That feeling of unease, like a surging tide, spread wildly through his heart, quickly taking over his entire being and making him restless.
His brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" (river) shape, and a hint of hesitation and anxiety flashed in his eyes as he weighed and pondered the situation.
After a moment's thought, he secretly decided to return to the Crown Prince's residence after court.
In his mind, the Crown Prince's residence was a fortress he had carefully built, with heavy defenses and loyal subordinates.
It was the safest and most reliable place he could find, and only by returning there could he feel a little more at ease in this situation.
Thinking of this, a hint of anger and resentment flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly.
Those people responsible for dealing with Qin Qianluo were simply a bunch of good-for-nothings who were more trouble than they were worth!
A whole day has passed, and they still haven't managed to kill Qin Qianluo.
But now it seems it was all just empty talk, completely lacking in practical ability! They couldn't even handle such a simple task; they were utterly useless!
Keeping them around will not only fail to help you solve your problems, but their incompetence might also ruin your plans and destroy everything you've carefully crafted.
At this moment, those black-clad men whom Ning Yuancheng hated with a passion were now staring at him.
Like a pile of rags, he was bound hand and foot and thrown into the dark and cramped woodshed of Prince Zhao's mansion in a sorry state.
The woodshed was filled with a pungent, rotten smell, as if time had stood still there. The musty and damp smells mingled together, making one want to vomit.
The few rays of light struggled to penetrate through the narrow, dusty cracks in the window, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground.
However, it did nothing to alleviate the oppressive and gloomy atmosphere inside the woodshed.
Yao Guang stood tall and straight, her expression cold and icy, like a cold sculpture.
Her gaze was like two sharp ice blades, mercilessly shooting straight at the people who were tightly bound.
His eyes were filled with disdain and anger, as if he wanted to tear these people to pieces.
She cursed inwardly, "Fortunately, Master is incredibly perceptive and quick-witted, almost like a prophet."
He specifically instructed me to be extremely vigilant these days and pay close attention to everything around me.
Otherwise, those cunning foxes would have really found a loophole and slipped away.
These men in black, since receiving the secret order to assassinate Prince Jinrui Zhao, Qin Qianluo, have been lurking in the shadows of the capital like ghosts, racking their brains to plan how to make their move.
They knew that Qin Qianluo was extremely cautious and always had guards by her side, so she rarely had the chance to be alone. To assassinate her would be harder than climbing to heaven.
They had been lying low in the capital for several years, and had a thorough understanding of the various forces, interpersonal relationships, and even the explicit and implicit rules of the city.
They knew in their hearts that the guards around Qin Qianluo were all experts carefully selected from thousands of people, each of them agile and highly skilled in martial arts.
The walls of defense were as solid as an impregnable fortress protecting Qin Qianluo; attempting to break through those tight defenses was nothing short of a pipe dream.
Today, as they had agreed, they hid in a dark corner near the Prince Zhao's residence, watching the residence's every move like hungry wolves.
They keenly noticed that Qin Qianluo's most powerful bodyguard was not by her side as usual.
In an instant, an uncontrollable excitement and greed flashed in their eyes. They secretly rejoiced, thinking that the long-awaited opportunity had finally fallen from the sky like a pie.
Little did they know that all of this was actually a clever trap carefully set by Qin Qianluo, like a hunter's snare, waiting for them, the prey, to take the bait.
Although Qin Qianluo has gone through many years, her martial arts skills have not yet reached the pinnacle of extraordinary skill.
But that vigilance remained like a warning bell hanging high above our heads, never letting up for a moment.
At first, she was just trying her luck, thinking that by deliberately diverting Yao Guang, she could create a seemingly flawed bait to trick the enemy hiding in the shadows.
Let's see if there are any unscrupulous individuals who might try to harm us.
To everyone's surprise, this attempt turned out to be like casting a fishing net and catching a big fish, yielding an unexpected harvest.
However, the morning court session was still in progress, and Qin Qianluo was completely absorbed in the affairs of the court, unaware of what was happening in the woodshed.
Finally, the melodious and solemn sound of bells echoed slowly over the palace, announcing the end of the morning court session.
The officials, dressed in magnificent and solemn court robes, had different expressions; some looked solemn, as if they were pondering the issues to be discussed in court.
Some wore smiles, seemingly quite satisfied with the outcome of today's court meeting. They filed out in an orderly fashion, like a tide.
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