She was looking for the assassin, which was her main purpose for coming today.
This was a bold move, but she had her reasons for taking the risk.
In her previous life, she learned from Chi Jingyu that the assassin who broke into the princess's residence had not died, but had been secretly protected by the third prince.
Because the Third Prince saved the assassin's life, the assassin became his loyal follower, devoted to him, and did many shameful things for him.
She wasn't sure if she could subdue the assassin, but she was willing to take the risk if it meant cutting off one of the Third Prince's arms.
Shen Tangning wasn't quite sure where the assassin was hiding, only that the two noble ladies had been kidnapped.
She walked along a deserted path, searching for a long time without finding any trace of the assassin, and began to feel uneasy.
Was she too late?
Has the Third Prince already found the assassin?
But she was somewhat unwilling to give up so easily.
Shen Tangning bit her lip and forced herself to walk down. Suddenly, she noticed something in a patch of grass.
She crouched down and gently touched the damp stain on the grass with her fingertips. The bloodstains were not completely dry; they must have been dripped there recently.
Her eyes flickered slightly. The assassin was injured and couldn't have gone far; he must be nearby.
She stood up, her eyes scanning the surroundings, and sure enough, she found a few more drops in the grass ahead.
Shen Tangning remained calm and pretended to be lost, walking forward anxiously. Suddenly, a knife was held to her neck, and someone covered her mouth from behind.
Before she could make a move, a rough, hoarse voice descended impatiently from above, the threat unmistakable: "Don't scream, or I'll kill you!"
The cold tip of the knife pressed against her fragile neck, and goosebumps crawled all over Shen Tangning's arms.
I wonder if this knife has killed anyone just now.
She cooperated extremely well and did not struggle in a panic, which surprised the assassin.
He pulled Shen Tangning into the artificial rockery nearby, and Shen Tangning was able to see his face.
The man was tall, of medium build, with a black veil covering his face, revealing only a pair of cold, emotionless eyes.
Sure enough, those who have killed people are different.
With the knife still pressed against her neck, Shen Tangning frowned and immediately made her stance clear, lowering her voice: "I won't scream, just be careful not to hurt me."
A hint of surprise flashed in the assassin's eyes, but when he saw her hand trembling slightly at her side, he immediately understood.
It turned out she was just putting on a brave face, but even so, Shen Tangning's performance was already quite calm.
The wound flared up, and he clutched his chest and groaned.
"Are you injured?" the woman on the other end asked in surprise.
He immediately glared at her fiercely, a murderous glint in his eyes.
Shen Tangning made a shushing gesture, but soon couldn't help but speak again: "I have no ill intentions towards you. On the contrary, I can help you escape."
The assassin was not moved; instead, he became even more wary. He sneered, "Why should I trust you?"
Shen Tangning spoke in a negotiating tone: "Because I'm afraid of dying. My life is in your hands now. What if you want to take someone down with you before you die? Your life is worthless, but mine is very precious!" She slightly raised her chin. "I, Shen Tangning, keep my word. Believe it or not."
The assassin's eyes flickered, and he was about to speak when footsteps suddenly came from not far away. Both of them changed their expressions at the same time.
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