Chapter 66 Miss Thief 3 He is so cunning!
The silence of the night and the vastness of the forest make even the smallest sounds particularly clear.
There was no shortage of sounds from birds and insects in the grass and woods outside the city, but now there was no sound at all, only the gentle sound of the night wind blowing and the overlapping and colliding leaves.
Ever since Wu Yue stepped into this place, she felt that there were dangers lurking on all sides. There were many experts hiding in those hidden corners or behind the lush leaves, waiting to catch her.
She kept her eyes and ears alert, holding a concealed weapon in her drooping hand, but continued walking forward as if she was unaware. She stepped on a dry leaf, which was crushed into pieces, and the sound of it scraping seemed like a signal.
Wu Yue stopped and looked up at that moment. Under the flowing moonlight, a pitch-black curved blade flew out, like a poisonous snake with its bloody mouth opened wide. The black shadow took advantage of the momentum to break through the air and slashed towards her head.
As she used her Qinggong skills to fly away, the sword landed where she had just stood, sank into the ground and left a deep groove for a distance, then flew up and returned to the hands of a masked man standing on a tree.
At the same time, a wave of murderous intent struck from behind. Wu Yue dodged the incoming curved blade with a swift flip. She landed gracefully, her dagger resting across her chest. Then, seven or eight masked figures leaped from the surrounding vegetation. Wielding dual curved blades, they surrounded her, blocking all her escape routes.
Wu Yue saw the tattoos on the backs of their hands, the venomous snake totems, and recognized the faction, "Seven Killing Hall."
After all, she has been in the underworld for a long time and has some understanding of the various forces.
The whereabouts of Qishatang are strange, and they are engaged in murder and robbery. Unexpectedly, they appeared in Kyoto. But now the people who came to kill her were from Qishatang. Why?
However, Wu Yue soon figured it out. She learned the skills of a thief, so naturally she must have learned from a famous master.
In connection with the development of the story, as long as she is killed and the blame is put on Qin Ji, disputes between the martial arts world and the court are stirred up, there will be huge benefits to be gained from this.
The well-trained killer didn't talk nonsense, and the pause given to Wu Yue to catch her breath was only a moment.
"Kill!" The leader of this wave gave the order in a deep voice.
Their mission is to kill Gui Lao's disciples and put the blame on the Regent. The target is right in front of them, and they will go straight for the head even if it means death.
The moment the seven people jumped over, Wu Yue did not retreat. He turned the hidden dagger in his hand into a short sword with a blade as thin as a cicada's wing and a translucent cold silver color.
She spun in the air and swung her sword, sending out a blinding sword light, like falling stars. When she spun again, the light connected with the moonlight, like a silver dragon swimming, sweeping around with unstoppable force. The seven men were knocked back half a step, and then they rushed forward with their curved blades.
They were a trained killing squad, cooperating with each other. Wu Yue was able to get a brief respite, but was surrounded again the next second, and the physical energy consumption alone was enough to exhaust her.
Clang - sparks flew when the weapons collided, and the sword body shone with a cold light, reflecting Wu Yue's pair of bright and clean eyes, which were exceptionally clear and bright, and also sharp.
She had a hidden weapon in her left hand, and she slashed the enemy's neck quickly, fiercely, and accurately. The enemy was instantly poisoned and died with black blood spurting out. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wu Yue used her lightness skills to fly forward, and the remaining six people chased after her.
Wu Yue's goal was very clear. She had observed the terrain when she came here. There was a cliff just one kilometer ahead. As long as she died there, she would have completed her mission.
What to do...
Suddenly, a masked man jumped out from the sky in front of him. He held a curved blade in both hands and slashed it through the air, leaving a residual light. Wu Yue hurriedly retreated, turned his head to avoid the flying curved blade, and also had a strand of hair cut off.
In a breath, Wu Yue flipped in the air and did a roundhouse kick. She used the force to fall back to the ground, her chest heaving, her breathing rapid, and her hair falling in front of her eyes.
Her physical strength had just been continuously consumed by the siege of seven people. One against seven was already the limit of her ability to fight.
The person in front of her was the real team leader, and he was quite powerful. Just one move from them made her arm numb.
She is not good at close combat, but is good at holding her breath, hiding, and doing light work. She does not have the murderous aura that has been cultivated through real killing experience, so there will be a gap between her and professional killers.
But to kill her, the Seven Killing Hall had sent eight top-tier experts, targeting her lightness skills and leaving her no chance of escape. They really thought highly of her. Training a killer wasn't easy.
The man attacked again without stopping.
Wu Yue was planning to give up. If he died here, he would die anyway, so it should be considered as completing the mission.
When the Qishatang releases the news, the junior sister who did not get the jade pendant will also go to the palace after hearing the news that "she was killed by Regent Qin Ji".
Suddenly, when the curved blade was about to touch her, someone came up to her from behind at an extremely fast speed.
The long sword blocked the curved blade, and the two began to fight. Compared to the killing moves, the secret guard's moves were truly fierce. Initially, it seemed that his strength was superior to that of the masked man.
Wu Yue turned around and saw that the six people behind her had been taken care of by the accompanying secret guards. She also heard the sound of horse hooves. Another secret guard leaped between some trees and landed like an afterimage, holding a person in his hand... whose hair was disheveled and his bun was askew? Hao Yingjun!
"Hu, hu——" Hao Yingjun's legs went weak and he fell to the ground, breathing heavily. He was so dizzy that he couldn't find his way around, and his eyes were blurry and he couldn't concentrate.
He was a weakling who had no martial arts skills and was afraid of heights. He was just grabbed by the collar by the secret guard and thrown around. He almost lost his soul. It was a relief that he didn't vomit on the spot.
"Hao Yingjun, why are you here?!" Wu Yue asked in surprise. Just as she took a step forward, the sound of horse hooves came from far away and came to her.
It was Qin Ji who was riding a tall black horse with shiny fur and sturdy limbs. He was dressed in black clothes and looked majestic, like a king overlooking the world.
Qin Ji stared straight at her. When he was not ill, his eyes were very dark, like an obsidian, deep and as if they could suck away a person's soul and plunge into the abyss. Looking into them, there was a void of darkness, which made people feel terrified.
"..." Wu Yue's scalp tingled when he looked at her. She racked her brains to think of how to escape, but found that it was impossible because she was surrounded by secret guards.
She had just fought seven people and was now extremely tired. There was no way she could escape from the hands of a group of secret guards.
The masked man from the Qishatang had been dealt with by the secret guards and came to Qin Ji carrying the corpse.
The mask was cut off by his sword, so there was a blood mark on the man's face from the forehead to the chin. His eyes were still wide open, and he died with his eyes open. He was almost split in half.
The secret guard knelt on one knee, clasped his hands and raised them above his head, "Your Highness, this man has a very poisonous mouth and has committed suicide by taking poison."
They knew it was a force in the Jianghu, but the Seven Killings Hall was able to evade the imperial court's crackdown. Their hideout was well-hidden, and they naturally had imperial support behind them. If they could bring someone alive, it would be a way to force them to interrogate.
Qin Ji said indifferently, "Order the body to be hung at the city gate for seven days."
Such brutal acts are undeniably the most powerful deterrent. Once anger or fear arises, the rats hiding under the tide will inevitably crawl out.
"Yes!" The secret guards moved quickly. Each of them carried a corpse on his shoulder, and after a few jumps, they disappeared.
After recovering from his shock, Hao Yingjun didn't dare to say anything. He winked at Wu Yue and asked what was going on.
The next second, a knife was placed on his neck. The sharp blade rubbed against his skin, and the cold touch was like an executioner's knife. He was so scared that his hair stood on end. He dared not move, fearing that his head would be chopped off in the next second.
Qin Ji rode his horse to Wu Yue and stretched out his hand, "Come up."
He obviously wouldn't kill her, but following her back would definitely not be good, and the mission had failed again. Wu Yue was very depressed. She didn't move, so Qin Ji didn't stop and just said, "Okay."
"The palace has caught a thief and discovered that he has accomplices. They should be executed." Qin Ji glanced at Hao Yingjun coldly, "Take action."
Seeing the blade about to pierce his skin, Hao Yingjun was so scared that he burst into tears, "Auntie, help me, Auntie! Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!"
He was still young and had a lot of good things in his life. He had saved a lot of money but hadn't spent it yet. If he died like this, even as a ghost he would be sad.
Wu Yue “···”
It was simply unbearable to watch. But Qin Ji was a man who would definitely kill if he said he would.
Wu Yue still placed her hand on Qin Ji's palm. His hand was so big that it could completely cover her hand and pull her onto the horse. Wu Yue sat in the front and he was behind, leaning against his strong shoulders and broad chest. Qin Ji hugged her from behind, protecting her tightly.
He put one arm around Wu Yue's waist showing a strong possessiveness, and with the other hand he tried to pull the reins, turning the horse's head back home.
Their bodies were pressed close together, and Wu Yue's nostrils were filled with his scent. She shifted uncomfortably. The black horse wasn't moving fast, but sitting on its back felt rubbing. Then he patted her waist, and a casual voice came from above her head, "Don't rub against me, little cat. Otherwise, you'll suffer the consequences."
Wu Yue immediately thought of what happened last night. She still felt a dull pain in her back and waist, though the marks were gone. She had been bathing in her master's medicine since she was a child, so her physique was very strong. However, she had maintained the same position for so long last night, so her limbs were bound to ache. It was a normal reaction.
Things have come to this point, and she has never been good at dwelling on it. What happened is what happened, and there is nothing to worry about. However, Wu Yue retorted, "I have a name, and it's not called Kitten."
Qin Ji's eyebrows slightly raised, "If you don't tell me your name, how can I know it?"
Wu Yue also said sarcastically, "The King of Yan's information network is all over the world. He even knows the number of bricks in the city wall. How could there be news that you don't know?"
"Are you envious? If you want to use it, I can give it to you." Qin Ji said it nonchalantly, and it didn't even seem like he was giving away a force that everyone in the world wanted to grab.
Wu Yue snorted and turned her head away, "You're just giving me useless things."
What's the point of her coming? He'll just have a name but won't listen to her.
Qin Ji was the best at reading people's minds. Listening to Wu Yue's muttering, he spoke briskly with a playful smile, "So what do you want? The key to the palace's storehouse? Or do you want to be able to steal once every night?"
Oh no, he was right. She didn't want what was given to her and had no interest in it, but if she stole it herself... Wu Yue pursed her lips, trying hard to suppress this damn thought. There was no other way, her occupational disease had struck again.
As a master thief, she would feel itchy if she didn't move.
As if he had read her thoughts, Qin Ji was in a good mood. The corners of his mouth curled up and he chuckled softly, "Kitty, if you want to play, I will order the people in the palace to cooperate with you."
Wu Yue had a feeling that she was being teased like a cat.
She emphasized, "I told you I have a name."
Qin Ji said casually, "Really? But the marks you left on my chest last night were lined up in a row. Aren't those the marks left by a cat's claws?"
This successfully shut Wu Yue up.
The past was too painful to recall, and she refused to think about it.
Once you enter Kyoto, you'll find the inner city and outer city. The inner city is where the nobles and the royal family live, while the outer city is where ordinary people walk around.
They entered the main city gate and paraded through the streets, attracting many people to look up. Wu Yue didn't want to be a monkey, so she pulled Qin Ji's wide sleeves to cover her face.
The lights in the palace were bright. Uncle Fu, who had received the order, had already arranged for the maids to spruce up the best courtyard, which was right next to the prince's. Various precious items were placed there. All the things the women needed were immediately prepared, and the finest cloths in the warehouse were also moved out, and the embroiderers were asked to prepare them to make clothes.
Uncle Fu was looking forward to it, and finally saw the prince coming back, holding a bright girl's hand. The two of them looked so well matched standing together. The prince's unfathomable emotions were now infected with warmth, and the atmosphere was different. He smiled with his eyes narrowed into slits, and was particularly enthusiastic.
Hao Yingjun, who could be considered as "one person's success brings prosperity to his family", was also treated as a distinguished guest. He was well fed, well fed and well housed. He was not afraid at all and was so happy that he did not want to leave.
He was very comfortable in the palace, touching his new clothes, the silk and satin, the rich life, and said, "Auntie, I, Hao Yingjun, will also enjoy the happiness with you now."
Wu Yue was not surprised by his betrayal. "You, a lackey, have quickly changed your partner."
Oh my, that's really not pleasant to hear. Hao Yingjun waved his hand and lazily leaned back in the rocking chair. "Listen to what you said. You and the prince are one and the same. How can you say you've changed?"
Wu Yue frowned, "Husband and wife are one? What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Ahem, ahem." Hao Yingjun immediately stood up, his eyes rolling around, then he said with a smile, "I was just guessing. The prince hasn't married yet, and he's treating you special. He must be interested in you. From now on, when you enter the palace, you'll be husband and wife, right? I'm telling you this in advance."
Wu Yue looked at him speechlessly. It was true that he would say anything for the two taels of silver in his pocket.
She picked up the teacup and took a sip. "That's not true. Don't talk nonsense."
"Really?" Hao Yingjun tutted his words and leaned forward with a gossipy look on his face. "So I asked you what you stole from the palace, and despite our lifelong friendship, you wouldn't tell me. Turns out you stole such a huge, rare treasure. Oh wow, you're the only one in the world who could steal the prince's heart! Great stealing, brilliant stealing!"
Wu Yue was disgusted by his words and shuddered violently.
She was thinking of finding Hao Yingjun to discuss how to escape, but seeing how comfortable he was, he didn't look like he wanted to leave at all. Wu Yue gave up and decided to rely on herself.
After she left with a thoughtful look on her face, Hao Yingjun sat up, put away his playful smile, touched his chin, and threw away the copper coin that Wu Yue had given him that had fallen at the city gate.
This time it was different. The copper coin fell on the table and stood up first, then turned around and fell down. The side facing up was also fine. He was finally relieved. He touched his chest, his hands and feet limp, with relief in his eyes.
It was a close call, it almost turned into a disaster.
Qin Ji was very busy. After bringing her back, he told her that she could play however she wanted in the mansion and asked Uncle Fu to take good care of her. Then he went to the study to meet the general who came to visit late at night.
Until Wu Yue took a bath and lay on the table in the room in a daze, she asked the maid who came in to change her tea, and she said that the prince was still busy. Wu Yue sighed and looked at the bright moon outside the window with her face drooping.
She was bored just now, and while strolling around, she found out where Qin Ji's study was. It was Qin Ji who took her there.
Who would have thought that the study of a regent would be so simply decorated and located in a remote corner.
Qin Ji also confessed that his study had no fixed location and could be changed at any time. This is called "a cunning rabbit has three burrows."
Moreover, anything he considered important would never be placed in the study. The study was only used to conceal his identity.
No one could match his cunning and caution.
It was a bad idea.
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