Sima Jing's expression changed, but just as she was about to retaliate, the other person covered her mouth and closed the door.
Almost at the same time, footsteps sounded at the door, and the firelight illuminated the entire street.
"I just saw that assassin running over, how come he's disappeared in such a short time?"
"Quickly search her, she's definitely escaped again!"
"You think you can escape after killing Commander An? Once we find him, I'll tear him to pieces!"
"..."
These people searched the street for a while, but when they couldn't find anyone, they dispersed.
In less than half an incense stick's time, Sima Jing felt her heart leap into her throat.
If it had been just a moment later, she would have surely died.
Sima Jing immediately looked gratefully at the person who had pulled her in.
"Duo... Ruyan, my sister!?"
When Sima Jing saw the face of the person who saved her by the moonlight, she couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
This person is actually Bai Ruyan!
Bai Ruyan nodded and excitedly grasped Sima Jing's hand.
"Thank goodness I didn't mistake you for someone else, otherwise you would have been in danger today."
Bai Ruyan's voice choked as she spoke.
They had just experienced the terrible situation of being besieged by the Beiming Sect, and they never expected that their second meeting would be in such a dangerous situation.
Hearing her choked voice, Sima Jing felt a soft spot in her heart being touched.
"Yes, thank goodness for you!"
Sima Jing nodded and gently hugged Bai Ruyan.
The two embraced and wept.
Although the two sisters had only known each other for a day, they felt a joy akin to reuniting with family after a long separation when they met again.
After standing there for a moment, Bai Ruyan finally came to her senses.
"Sister, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go to my room, and I'll find you some clothes to change into."
Sima Jing hesitated for a moment.
Actually, she planned to leave once the number of people searching had decreased.
But seeing Bai Ruyan's expectant look, Sima Jing nodded.
With Ruyan handling things in the palace, nothing should go wrong.
When they arrived at Bai Ruyan's room, a large bathtub was steaming inside.
"Sister, take a bath first. After you're done, I'll apply the medicine and change your clothes."
Only now, illuminated by the candlelight, did Bai Ruyan see that Sima Jing was covered in wounds, which made her feel a pang of heartache.
Sima Jing nodded, took off her gray outfit for movement, revealing her perfect, exquisite figure.
As Sima Jing soaked in the warm bath, she felt much of her fatigue dissipate.
Looking at Bai Ruyan preparing the medicinal herbs and bandages for bandaging, a warm feeling flowed through Sima Jing's eyes.
"Sister Ruyan, you saw why those people were chasing me, didn't you? I killed someone, aren't you afraid?"
Sima Jing pondered for a moment before finally asking the question.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyan was stunned for a moment.
But she quickly turned around.
"I believe that my sister must have killed a bad person. If that's the case, then I'm not afraid."
Seeing Bai Ruyan's charming appearance, Sima Jing was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"I killed a corrupt official of the imperial court, who was certainly not a good person."
Sima Jing had inquired beforehand and learned that although An Yuntai was only a minor city defense commander, he had committed many evil deeds.
"That's it. We have a grudge against the imperial court, so it's only right that we kill some of the bad guys in the court."
Bai Ruyan smiled slightly, carried the medicine and stepped forward to bandage Sima Jing.
Just then, a series of smashing and looting sounds suddenly came from downstairs.
"The assassin disappeared on this street. Search it."
With a series of angry roars, the gate to Shuiyunjian was also smashed open.
"Oh no, they're going to search us!"
Sima Jing's expression changed, and she immediately thought of getting up to run away.
At that moment, her first thought was not to save her own life, but to avoid involving Bai Ruyan.
However, Bai Ruyan grabbed her first.
"Sister, there must be people everywhere now. If you go out, you will surely die."
Hearing Bai Ruyan's words, Sima Jing shook her head, "I can't hurt you."
Seeing that she was worried about this, Bai Ruyan immediately smiled.
"Sister, I do have a way to evade the search."
"A solution?" Sima Jing was taken aback when she saw the confident smile on Bai Ruyan's face.
A moment later, Sima Jing looked at Bai Ruyan, who was also naked and soaking in the bathtub with her, and couldn't help but feel a little hot-faced.
She hadn't expected Bai Ruyan to come up with such a solution.
Just then, the commotion reached outside the door.
"Sister, you should hide quickly."
Bai Ruyan hurriedly said to Sima Jing.
Sima Jing then submerged into the water, embraced Bai Ruyan's slender waist, and concealed her own figure.
"Gentlemen, this room belongs to the most beautiful courtesan of our Shuiyun Pavilion. If you go in, don't blame me for reporting you to the owner."
The madam of Shuiyunjian was standing in front of Bai Ruyan's room, coldly watching the group of city defense soldiers who came to search the place.
"No, we haven't searched this room yet. What if the wanted criminal is hiding in here!"
The group snorted coldly.
Bang!
As they were speaking, someone stepped forward and kicked the door open.
"ah!"
Bai Ruyan's terrified scream immediately followed.
Upon hearing that charming voice, the city defense soldiers stared wide-eyed.
However, all they could see was a blurry shadow behind the screen.
"Oh no, Ruyan, you're taking a shower? No, no, you all need to get out!"
The madam's expression changed, and she hurriedly tried to push these people out.
A group of soldiers kept swallowing hard, all wanting to go forward and take a look.
However, the fact that Shuiyunjian has achieved its current level of success suggests that its owner has considerable influence.
They dared not offend Shuiyunjian to the point of death.
"Madam, go in and see if anyone is hiding inside."
The group suppressed their desires and gave instructions to the madam.
Although the madam had no idea that any wanted criminals were hiding there, she had no choice but to nod and go inside in order to get rid of these people.
Soon she saw Bai Ruyan soaking in the bathtub.
"Mom, get those men out of here!"
Bai Ruyan clutched her chest, her face filled with shame and indignation, and spoke to the madam.
The madam looked around and, seeing that there was nowhere to hide, nodded.
"Sirs, there are no hidden people here!"
The group of soldiers didn't think anyone would bathe with a wanted criminal, so they nodded and left.
Bai Ruyan only breathed a sigh of relief after the door closed.
Whoosh!
Sima Jing also poked her head out of the water.
"Phew, little sister, that's a great idea!"
Sima Jing smiled slightly.
She thought she couldn't escape today, but she didn't expect to get away with the search so easily.
"hey-hey."
Bai Ruyan scratched her head sheepishly.
Seeing her like this, Sima Jing immediately felt like teasing her.
"I really didn't realize you had such a stunning figure, little sister!"
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