At this moment, fifty people appeared in the backyard of the villa, all dressed the same.
Xue Qianyu grabbed Ye Wei, who was trying to dodge, and held a sword to his neck: "Let go of both of you! Or I'll kill him!"
The guards dared not act rashly. One of the leaders said, "Young Master Xue, this is the Prince Qu's villa!"
Xue Qianyu's lips curled slightly, but he didn't reply. Instead, he said to the Gu sisters, "Gu Nian, Xin Xin, Si Si, come here and bring Bai Jiu over too!"
The leader drew his sword and pointed it at Gu Si.
Xue Qianyu gently pressed down on his sword: "Let's see if your hand is faster, or mine."
Just then, Gu Xin suddenly leaped up and jumped onto the leader's shoulder. Without saying a word, she fed him the last Xizi Heart-shaped pastry in her hand.
Then, pulling Sisi along, they ran to meet up with Gu Nian and Bai Jiu.
The surrounding guards were about to give chase, but Ye Wei could already feel the blood flowing from his neck. He shouted to stop them, "Stop! Stop it all!"
The leader knelt on the ground, feeling unbearable heartache. He looked at Xue Qianyu and said, "Young Master Xue, if our people don't move, have Miss Gu give me the antidote, and release our young master, I guarantee you can leave!"
Gu Xin coldly looked at the leader: "There is no antidote! You'll die after three hours of excruciating pain! If you want less suffering, you can end your own life!"
The leader pointed at Gu Xin: "You!"
Gu Xin stopped looking at him and, together with Gu Nian and Gu Si, lifted Bai Jiu behind Xue Qianyu.
Princess Linglan huddled in the corner, not daring to make a sound, but Gu Xin kept a close eye on her.
Gu Xin asked, "Second Brother Xue, I don't want to kill Linglan, I just want to cut her with a knife, is that okay?"
Xue Qianyu nodded.
Princess Linglan shouted, "You dare! You dare! I am the granddaughter of Prince Qu, a princess personally appointed by the Emperor... Ah!"
Gu Xin had already slashed her face with a knife, and the skin was peeling off.
Gu Si was also injured, but she still held onto Linglan tightly, preventing her from moving.
None of the guards dared to move, because if the sword at Ye Wei's neck were to advance another inch, Ye Wei would be gone.
They couldn't explain themselves to King Qu and the Crown Prince.
Gu Xin held the dagger very steadily, making several cuts on her face, and then began to cut her body.
She had learned medicine from Grandma Xiao. At first, in addition to memorizing the names of herbs and their properties, she also had to know about the human body, which parts of the body were fatal and which parts of the body were not.
She would never kill Linglan. Her father said that many people are cowardly and afraid of death. The best punishment for them is to make them wish they were dead. Killing her with one blow would be too easy for her!
Gu Nian stood behind Xue Qianyu, watching out for him to prevent him from being ambushed.
These past few days, my heart, which had suddenly turned cold after seeing Li Muyan again, has been warmed once more by Xue Qianyu, Gu Xin, and Gu Si.
Why should she be sad and upset for someone like that, or make her family worry about her?
Why should she feel heartache for someone like that?
Princess Linglan's screams continued, and the leader in the courtyard clutched his chest, enduring the pain. Now, he dared not make a move not only because of Ye Wei, but also because of himself.
He's been poisoned!
He needs to get the antidote.
Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves grew louder and louder outside.
Then the door was kicked open with a bang.
Gu Shouxin walked in dressed in official robes, followed by Princess Jinghe and Gu Hui.
Before long, another group of people arrived. Yu Linwei Supervisor Wei Tangyun immediately ordered them to take control of the villa's guards and then ordered a search.
Princess Linglan had fainted from the pain. Gu Shouxin went over, pulled Gu Xin aside, and took a handkerchief to wipe her hands: "Alright, she's dying. Once she's dead, she won't feel any pain anymore."
Gu Xin's nose stung, and tears welled up uncontrollably. Her hands, which were holding Gu Shouxin, trembled as she said, "Father, she wants to disfigure my sister."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com