Zhang Shirong kept looking around, trying to see if there were any other planks that could support a person.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, we will definitely be able to find an exact match for this plank, since it is a plank from the ship's hull."
Just then, a plank of boat, big enough to float another person, drifted by.
Zhang Shirong hurriedly reached out to grab it, but it always seemed to be just a little too short, and in the end he could only watch helplessly as the boat drifted away.
"well……"
He sighed deeply.
The current was so strong that even moving around was extremely difficult.
The two struggled in the water for a while, but eventually, they were too exhausted and could only float by relying on the support of the boat planks.
Zhang Shirong appeared utterly desperate. "Your Majesty, I'm afraid we'll all perish here tonight."
"No, there is another way to survive!"
"What is it!"
Zhang Shirong had just turned his head impatiently when a sharp hairpin pierced straight into his throat.
"Sima Jing..."
Sima Jing's pale face, illuminated by the moonlight, revealed a cruel smile.
"It's simple: if you die, I can live!"
Only after the hairpin was pulled out did a deep, bloody hole appear in Zhang Shirong's throat, and blood almost gushed out.
His mouth was agape, his eyes wide, and he had just covered his neck when he sank into the icy lake water.
The boat is much more stable when it is only supported by the buoyancy of one person.
Looking at the distant shore, Sima Jing felt no pity whatsoever; she was only thinking about how to get ashore.
But then, another huge torrent of water struck...
On the other side, White Streak in the Waves led his frogmen and swam rapidly toward the lake.
The suction force generated by the sinking of the large ship was all too familiar to these guys who were experts in the water.
Therefore, they chose to leave early.
Sure enough, while those around the treasure ship were struggling to survive, they were safe and sound.
After quickly getting ashore, White Streak in the Waves was exhausted. Clearly, the operation, which lasted for half the night, had drained all his strength, as had the others.
"The situation is complicated tonight, brothers, let's get some rest first!"
From the moment that tyrannical emperor started urinating on them, he felt an inexplicable eeriness permeating everything.
It seems that from that point on, the entire plan was disrupted.
Tasks are tasks.
But life is of course more important.
Today they're drinking bird's nest again; no one can stand that.
Just as the frogmen collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily and resting, after coming ashore, the surrounding area suddenly lit up with bright flames, as if it were daytime.
Xuejian, who was on patrol, seemed to have been waiting for a long time, and lit a large number of torches.
"Who are you! How dare you trespass on royal forbidden grounds!"
As she spoke, she raised her hand.
Swish swish swish!
The Imperial Guards raised their bows and arrows in perfect unison.
White Streak in the Waves was terrified, still trying to explain something, but the rain of arrows had already come flying in.
Exhausted, even their dodging speed slowed down considerably.
In an instant, screams of agony filled the field.
After three waves of arrows, the situation returned to calm.
None of the frogmen escaped; they were all wiped out.
Xuejian completed her task, but her almond-shaped eyes lingered, wanting to see the lake shrouded in darkness.
"Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot have anything happen to you."
The emperor she spoke of was also not having an easy time right now.
The small boat, which wasn't very big, was violently rocked by the turbulent current.
The girls' expressions of terror were evident on their faces.
"Everyone, don't be afraid. Move closer to the center. As long as we don't disrupt the ship's balance, this little boat should be able to withstand this kind of wind and waves without much trouble."
At this moment, Qin Yu displayed amazing leadership skills. Under his reassurance, the women indeed calmed down considerably.
Zhao Yan's phoenix robe was taken away, leaving her only in a thin veil, clinging tightly to Qin Yu's side. She couldn't stand steadily, and her entire delicate body would occasionally press down on Qin Yu.
On the other side, Miaoyu, being tall and slender, had even more difficulty maintaining her balance. The boat suddenly lurched, and she lost her balance. By sheer coincidence, two steamed buns were almost stuffed into Qin Yu's mouth.
He was thrown into a ball by the soft, fragrant flesh, and had almost lost his breath. Qin Yu didn't have time to savor the moment and immediately started giving orders.
"Miaoyu, why are you standing so straight, you big oaf? You'll have better balance if you squat down!"
"Okay! Great!"
However, after obediently lowering his body, the large white creature was revealed, leaping into Qin Yu's view.
The difficulties only arise at the very beginning.
The closer the small boat gets to the shore, the less wind and waves it encounters.
In fact, Jinshui Lake is not very big. After a bumpy ride of about half an hour, the small boat finally docked at the shore without any major incident.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Qin Yu finally relaxed completely.
Turning my head to look at the lake again, the terrifying darkness seemed to be about to completely engulf me!
Everyone was busy fleeing in terror, but only one group of people started their boats and headed towards the center of the lake.
Upon hearing that the treasure ship had been successfully destroyed, Sima Lie was extremely excited and rushed to the scene immediately.
"Hurry up and retrieve all the bodies from today's collection!"
Under his command, a large number of Imperial Guards drove into the darkness.
The treasure ship sank almost completely, and the water returned to calm. The salvage operation was carried out very quickly.
Less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Imperial Guards' ships returned to port, carrying a large number of corpses.
"Where is the Empress? Has her body been found?"
Sima Lie grabbed the collar of the Imperial Guard leader and asked impatiently.
"No, we only found some boatmen's bodies. We didn't find the Queen or even His Majesty."
"What!"
Sima Lie's eyes widened, his anxiety and panic visibly evident.
Logically speaking, if the treasure ship were to encounter an accident, the tyrannical emperor would definitely rush to the deck immediately.
Could it be...?
He was so terrified that he didn't dare to go out of the cabin and sank with the treasure ship.
Just as they were pondering this, the second salvage vessel returned.
"Prime Minister! We have found Zhang Shirong's body!"
Along with a group of boatmen, Zhang Shirong's whitened corpse was also among them.
After only glancing at his terrified expression, Sima Lie quickly turned his head away.
What's going on?
Wasn't Zhang Shirong there to finish off the attacker?
Could something unexpected happen to him?
"Prime Minister!"
Just as she was feeling utterly confused, Xuejian arrived with a large contingent of Imperial Guards.
"Just now, my subordinates led the Imperial Guards on patrol and discovered unidentified people coming ashore from the lake. They must be the assassins from today!"
As they spoke, a group of Imperial Guards carried over the corpses of the frogmen.
Looking at the large holes all over the body of the white streak in the waves, Sima Lie felt as if his heart was being torn apart!
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