Although this person must be highly skilled in martial arts to be able to enter the palace, she still felt something was strange.
"Old sir, may I ask why you wanted to assassinate Empress Dowager Guo?" she asked boldly.
Upon hearing this, the assassin gave her a cold look and said, "It's best not to meddle in things that don't concern you."
Wen Ruyi was startled, clutched her chest, and said with some fear, "To be honest, sir, I... I'm actually quite happy about Empress Dowager Guo's assassination."
As soon as she said that, the assassin looked over again.
This time, however, his gaze was more peaceful.
Wen Ruyi then continued, "Old sir, you may not know this, but Empress Dowager Guo is a vicious and jealous person. I was only involved with Gu Linchao before, and I was slapped hard and then thrown into the Cold Palace. If I hadn't been pregnant, I would still be living in the Cold Palace now..."
At this point, her eyes quickly reddened, making her look like someone who had suffered a great injustice.
The assassin felt a pang of sympathy for her after hearing her story, but—
"What is your connection with Gu Linchao?" The gaze directed at her held a hint of scrutiny.
Speaking of this, Wen Ruyi smiled self-deprecatingly, "Actually, before entering the palace, the person I liked was Gu Linchao, but later Wen Nongnong stole him away and became the regent's wife, while I was forced into the palace."
Empress Dowager Guo knew that I had some connection with Gu Linchao, so she regarded me as a thorn in her side and wanted to get rid of me as soon as possible.
I suffered a lot under her control.
So I was actually very happy and pleased that the old man assassinated her today.
Upon hearing this, the assassin's eyes showed deep thought. "Wen Nongnong is really that despicable?"
“Of course she’s despicable,” Wen Ruyi said urgently, her expression somewhat agitated. “If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be trapped in this palace. If I weren’t just a weak woman, I would definitely kill her to avenge myself.”
The assassin was moved upon hearing this.
Because they share the same enemy.
Now that he has killed Empress Dowager Guo, his next move is to kill Wen Nongnong to avenge his Qingning.
These two people ruined his Qingning; they deserved to die.
Thinking of this, his gaze towards Wen Ruyi softened considerably.
"Don't worry, I will kill Wen Nong Nong for you."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ruyi was startled, but feigned surprise and asked, "Old sir, are you here to avenge me?"
The assassin shook his head. "It's not for you. I'm mainly doing this for my daughter. My daughter was killed by Empress Dowager Guo and Wen Nongnong. I want to kill them and avenge her."
Wen Ruyi was secretly delighted upon hearing this.
It turned out that the old man wanted to avenge his daughter.
She was just worried about not finding a way to kill Wen Nong Nong, and unexpectedly, this opportunity came knocking on her door.
A look of sympathy and sorrow appeared on her face as she sighed, "I never imagined that the old man's daughter would be killed by them. They are so wicked and vicious. They will definitely not have a good end."
"By the way, sir, your arm looks badly injured. Let me bandage it for you."
Wen Ruyi was very attentive.
The assassin was none other than the Taoist priest Lingyin. He was initially wary of Wen Ruyi, but seeing that she was heavily pregnant and shared the same enemy as him, he lowered his guard.
"No need, just find me some medicine and gauze, I can do it myself." His tone was much gentler.
Wen Ruyi knew that her words had earned his trust, and she was overjoyed.
Wen Nong Nong, Wen Nong Nong, I never imagined you would make such an enemy. You're just what I need to use. Just wait to be killed.
A glint of malice flashed across her eyes.
Just as she brought over gauze and medicine, He Xiang came in carrying a bowl of beef noodles.
Upon seeing the assassin in the house, he was so frightened that he almost dropped the bowl in his hand.
"He Xiang, don't make a sound." Wen Ruyi quickly went over, pulled her inside, and quickly closed the door.
Upon hearing this, He Xiang placed the noodles on the table and looked at the assassin in the room with fear.
"Sir, you must be hungry. Have a bowl of noodles first," Wen Ruyi said with a smile.
Master Lingyin shook his head. "You eat, I'm not hungry."
Seeing this, Wen Ruyi didn't insist. She simply said, "Since you don't want to eat, then I won't stand on ceremony and will eat it myself. I'm pregnant and get hungry very easily, so please forgive me."
Master Lingyin shook his head to indicate his understanding, and then remained silent, focusing on tending to his wound.
He Xiang glanced at the two of them and couldn't help but whisper to Wen Ruyi, "Jieyu, what's going on?"
Wen Ruyi sighed and said in a low voice, "This old gentleman's plight is extremely pitiful. He Xiang, don't tell anyone that he's here. Also, be careful tonight and don't let anyone get close to this place."
He Xiang had always followed her lead, and upon hearing her words, she was moved once again. Her Jieyu was truly kind; she was even willing to take in an assassin.
"This servant understands."
Wen Ruyi was relieved. Seeing that Master Lingyin was looking at Hexiang with concern, she immediately said, "Don't worry, sir. Hexiang won't tell anyone that you're here. You can stay here in peace."
Upon hearing this, Master Lingyin said nothing more.
"He Xiang, quickly check outside for any bloodstains. If you find any, clean them up as soon as possible so no one finds out," Wen Ruyi instructed.
"Yes." He Xiang immediately left.
Upon hearing this, Master Lingyin felt a greater sense of appreciation for Wen Ruyi.
I think she's quite quick-witted.
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