Chapter 182 Past Life (Assassination of Wanyan Tai)
Xu Sisi and she hit it off immediately, and they quickly achieved their goal of assassinating Wanyan Tai.
She served Wanyan Tai several times, and basically figured out his hobbies and the situation of his guards.
So, the two of them waited for their opportunity and, under the cover of many dancers, meticulously planned the assassination...
"Young lady? What brings you here to see me?"
Xu Sisi's clear voice rang in her ears, and Dou Wenyi came back to her senses, suppressing the sorrow and bitterness in her heart, "Miss Sisi! Could you play a piece of 'Guangling San' for me?"
Xu Sisi smiled slightly, crossed her sleeves in front of her and curtsied, "Then Sisi will make a fool of herself."
A figure in plain white robes swept past her and knelt directly before the zither table. His ten fingers moved nimbly, skillfully plucking the strings, and melodious music flowed out.
A dazzling display of colors, a crisscrossing array of spears and halberds, a spirit of righteous indignation!
The melodious sound of the zither filled the air as the Northern Di people celebrated their victory with unparalleled joy. The music was enchanting, and the air was filled with singing girls. Dou Wenyi appeared before the Northern Di people in her true form for the first time.
She followed the dancer and deliberately brushed past Wanyan Tai, the powerful minister of the Northern Di, who then pulled her close and held her in his arms.
A dangerous glint flashed in Wanyan Tai's half-closed eyes as he placed his large hand on her waist. "Beauty, you look somewhat unfamiliar?"
Dou Wenyi's body trembled slightly, her face filled with fear, and a pitiful smile appeared on her lips.
"Your Excellency, I had a rash on my body a while ago, and the troupe leader forbade me from coming, fearing it would offend your noble esteemed eyes. But I am fully recovered now..."
Wanyan Tai exuded an invisible ruthlessness, his rough fingers pinching her face, forcing her to raise her head.
Upon seeing her face clearly, he became even more smug and laughed loudly, "Come, drink with this general."
Dou Wenyi leaned against him, her eyes lowered, her face showing just the right amount of shyness and fear. She obediently took a sip, but the wine was too strong and made her cough.
Wanyan Tai met those watery, slightly red, alluring eyes, his voice low and husky, "Can't you drink?"
"Um....."
His heavy breathing, mixed with the strong smell of alcohol, sprayed onto her fair neck. Wanyan Tai's smile deepened. "Come, this general will teach you how to drink."
"...This woman belongs to me. The General has had his fill of her and has long promised to give her to me!"
"No, you were the one who tried something new the first two times, it's my turn this time."
"You bastard, you dare to steal from your grandpa? You're asking for it!"
During the banquet, the shouts of the two Northern Di generals grew increasingly intense.
They started fighting over Xu Sisi, exchanging punches.
Wanyan Tai's expression darkened slightly, and he shouted at the two generals, "Alright, tonight that woman belongs to Aruda."
While no one was paying attention, a few specks of powder fell from the brightly colored nail polish, disappearing instantly into the wine glass.
Dou Wenyi picked up her wine cup. "General, let's drink."
Wanyan Tai, full of heroic spirit, drank several cups in a row. He then pointed to the wine on his lips and said, "Beauty, you drink too."
The music suddenly became urgent and somber, sometimes soft and sometimes heavy, like a storm or the glint of swords.
Dou Wenyi obediently and shyly lowered her head, then suddenly climbed onto his shoulder and gently kissed his lips. Wanyan Tai was enjoying it immensely when, unexpectedly, a silver needle pierced the skin on his neck with pinpoint accuracy.
Wanyan Tai, slightly drunk, seemed unsteady on his feet. The wine cup in his hand fell to the ground, and he suddenly slumped onto the table. During the banquet, several key generals were embracing singing girls, indulging in passionate and sensual encounters, oblivious to the unusual situation unfolding here.
"Oh dear, sir, what's wrong? Would you like some more drink?"
Dou Wenyi concealed the silver needle in her hand, her face filled with concern. She looked around and deliberately raised her voice, "Quick, quick, someone come here! It seems like the master is drunk. Why don't you help him to rest?"
Just in case, she had already poisoned him twice.
The poison will not take effect immediately; it will only cause symptoms of numbness like being drunk. However, within two hours, Wanyan Tai will die suddenly.
Two fierce-looking guards immediately surrounded him and helped him up. "You, come here, you will serve the master tonight!"
"Yes, yes!" Dou Wenyi gave Xu Sisi a look, followed closely behind several Northern Di guards into the main tent, and placed Wanyan Tai on the bed.
Xu Sisi had told her that the commander's tent guards would take turns every half hour.
Xu Sisi would get up at night to use the restroom, which would give Dou Wenyi the opportunity to escape.
At the same time, Xu Sisi came out of Aruda's tent, glanced around warily, and quickly ran towards the stable behind the tent.
The stables were located on the west side of the military camp, right next to the grain warehouse. Xu Sisi hid behind a pile of hay; they had already figured out the guards' changing-of-guard schedule.
At this moment, the two soldiers yawned as they handed over their duties. One of them complained, "Those officers, which one of them doesn't have women and fine wine? Damn it, this awful weather is freezing. They're the ones living like human beings, unlike us?"
Before he could finish speaking, the troupe leader came running over with two jugs of wine, his face beaming. "The general sent me to bring these to warm the brothers up."
The two soldiers exchanged a glance. "You're smart to know what's good for you."
Xu Sisi curled her lips and took the opportunity to slip into the stable. She poured all the prepared powder into the troughs, and the warhorses obediently lowered their heads, unaware of what was happening, and continued to enjoy the various beans and fodder.
Xu Sisi had just returned to Aruda's tent when Aruda grabbed her and pressed her onto the bed. Suddenly, a dagger appeared in her sleeve and plunged it into the man's neck.
At that moment, the first neighing of a horse came from not far away—sharp, painful, and completely furious. Then came the second, the third... Soon, the entire western side of the camp was thrown into chaos.
"The horse is spooked! Help!"
"Stop them! Don't let them break out of the camp!"
"Ah—my leg!"
"Go and report to the general immediately!"
Screams, the sound of horses' hooves, and the crashing of objects mingled together, countless torches flickered wildly, and shadowy figures moved about, creating utter chaos.
"Report—"
At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed into the tent, "General, something bad has happened! The horses have run into a panic! Scouts report that the cavalry of the Great Zhou Xuanjia Army are rushing towards Tianning City from the southeast."
The guards were extremely anxious when they saw the unconscious Wanyan Tai. "Go and fetch the army doctor! The general is drunk!"
Dou Wenyi stood quietly to the side, a flame burning in her eyes, as if she had seen hope.
The Xuanjia Army of the Great Zhou Dynasty is a fierce and powerful force led by Crown Prince Pei Siyan. It is said to be invincible and unconquerable. It seems that Zhang Chengxian, the young man from the Zhang family, has also become a famous general.
If the military doctor discovers anything unusual, it could ruin their plans.
In order to buy her sisters time to escape, she had to hold out until the very end.
The thought that she had accomplished nothing in her life, that she had been trapped in the inner quarters for Xie Guidu's sake, and that she had lived a life of frustration; and that after Nannan's death, she had long since given up on living.
If she could take Wanyan Tai's life, then her life would not have been in vain!
She truly hoped Xu Sisi and the others could escape and survive, but she probably wouldn't be able to go back. She hoped Xu Sisi could deliver the divorce papers to Xie Guidu; she hoped she would never meet him again in her next life!
The music stopped, and Xu Sisi's voice rang out again, "Girl, why are you crying?"
Dou Wenyi was already in tears...
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