The night watchman's clapper had just struck, and the courtyard of the Dark Guard was so quiet that you could hear the falling leaves.
Yin Yi was wiping his sword by the light of the oil lamp when suddenly his ears twitched. His hands continued moving, but his voice turned cold: "Come out."
The window lattice creaked softly, and a slender figure vaulted into the room, landing as silently as a cat.
"Commander Yin certainly has excellent hearing."
Zi Xi patted off non-existent dust from her sleeves and laughed carefree.
Yin raised his eyes to sized up the uninvited guest.
He wore a mask from the Death Squad and had a specially made short blade from the Death Squad attached to his waist.
Those eyes shone brilliantly in the candlelight, like two tiny flames burning within them.
"Azi? You're not dead?"
Yin Yi sheathed his sword, somewhat surprised.
If it weren't for the shadow, he would have really thought it was a vengeful ghost coming to claim his life.
"His Majesty is inherently benevolent."
"I'm not going to waste time chatting with you, I'm here to ask you something."
Zi Xi casually sat down in the chair opposite him, and picked up the teapot on the table to pour herself a cup.
Yin raised an eyebrow. "Your Majesty is benevolent?"
Although the Dark Guard and the Death Squad are both His Majesty's personal guards and occasionally get together for drinks, they have always kept to themselves and never share information.
Especially news of His Majesty's decision, which could cost him his head.
This ignorant and arrogant little girl was so reckless in front of the palace today, and she even dared to break into their Dark Guard's territory in the middle of the night.
"ask."
Zi Xi downed her cold tea in one gulp, leaned closer, and asked in a low voice, "Didn't His Majesty change his mind again? So... are today's assassins dead?"
Yin Yi's fingers tightened slightly on the scabbard.
Although the orders were delivered by Azi, the assassins' fates remained a secret.
Moreover, such secrets should not be something a death squad member could inquire about.
“Azi, you were just as reckless when you defied His Majesty in the main hall today. If you don’t want to live anymore, don’t drag me down with you. I haven’t lived enough yet.”
Yin Yi stared at her for a moment, then suddenly smiled as the lips beneath half of the mask curved upwards.
Zi Xi's smile froze on her face. She had said it before, this behavior really looked like that of a reckless fool.
If Yin Jiuxiao's mood hadn't suddenly brightened today, Zi Xi would probably already be feeding the dogs in the mass grave.
"I...I just spoke faster than I thought. Besides, His Majesty did investigate and even adopted my suggestion, which proves His Majesty's benevolence."
Zi Xi's fingertips unconsciously traced the rim of the teacup, trying to convince herself that she was just someone whose mouth moved faster than her brain.
"Be careful what you say! It's because His Majesty is in a good mood today."
“If it were last month, you would already be feeding the rats in the Ministry of Justice’s prison right now.”
Yin Yi's voice turned somber.
Zi Xi's face appeared exceptionally pale in the shadows.
She knew she was courting death, but luckily she had already used her dual cultivation of medicine and poison and her unparalleled skill. If Yin Jiuxiao was enraged and wanted to kill her, she still had a fake death medicine to take.
The choking incident today was truly unexpected, and it was impossible to use internal force to shake Yin Jiuxiao away on the spot, as that would only further enrage him and make his crime even more serious.
If they were to use an ancient form of torture, even if she died, they would still torture her body, which was in a state of apparent death. Even if she was skilled in both medicine and poison, they still wouldn't be able to put her head, which was hanging on the city wall, and her body, which was torn apart by five horses, back together!
“I know I was wrong, but… Commander Yin, there are Minister Su’s children inside. Minister Su is a veteran of three reigns, and it was not easy for him to have such a son and daughter. If His Majesty kills them like this, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
She lowered her head, her voice suddenly becoming softer, but gradually regaining its confidence.
It's not easy to have a child late in life!
As an ancient man, Yin Yi should have understood this!
Yin Yi sighed. He understood. How could he not understand?
But then again, even if he understands, he can't disregard his responsibilities!
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