When Ji Fengyao came out, she told the three maids that she was going to fight.
The master and his servants rolled up their sleeves as they walked.
In particular, the magpie and the white dew were both prepared with whips and bricks, ready for a big fight.
The sun shines brightly, and the blue sky is clear.
Verdant mountain streams, birdsong and fragrant flowers.
Looking at the pristine and unpolluted scenery, Ji Fengyao couldn't help but take a deep breath and sigh, "Today is truly a beautiful day, perfect for fighting...!"
Before she could finish speaking, her brows furrowed slightly, and she took another light sniff of the air.
Xique and Bailu, carrying whips and bricks, were waiting for her to continue.
Seeing that she stopped in her tracks, he looked up and took a light sniff.
The magpie grinned and said, "Miss, are those people grilling something delicious? Should we rob them while we're at it?"
“There’s a bloody smell,” Ji Fengyao said, looking at Hei Xiao. “It looks like someone died up ahead; there’s a strong smell of blood.”
Black Owl also looked puzzled: "When I left half an hour ago, the Crown Prince and the others were all fine; could it be that Shang Nanjue was unwilling to give up and brought people back to kill us?"
“Shang Nanjue isn’t that stupid; he won’t expose himself at this time,” Ji Fengyao shook her head and said, “Let’s go take a look.”
Lin Shuang recognized Hei Xiao's voice long ago and was extremely excited.
Furthermore, she caused trouble last night and has been looking for an opportunity to clear her name.
Seeing Ji Fengyao suggest going to the crime scene, Lin Shuang quickly stepped forward to advise, "Your Highness, it would be better to send your secret guards to take a look first, to prevent being framed."
“Miss Lin Shuang is right. Are you sure it’s not appropriate for you to be here? I’ll go check on her first.” Black Owl didn’t know anything about Lin Shuang, but he praised her fairly.
Lin Shuang was overjoyed, her cheeks flushed, and her heart pounded like a deer.
Ji Fengyao felt a sudden unease, instinctively sensing that Hei Xiao might be in danger if he left alone.
She quickly reached out and grabbed Hei Xiao, saying, "No, don't act alone, let's go together. So what if it's a frame-up? I have the Dragon Pendant in my hand. As long as it's not the Crown Prince who dies, I can take the blame!"
“That’s right, Brother Guard, we’re bandits. Bandits are bound to kill if they’re provoked.” Xi Que didn’t recognize Hei Xiao and swung his long whip violently and nonchalantly.
Black Owl was not a rule-abiding or cowardly person, so he agreed after hearing what they said.
The group arrived at the back of the mountain.
In a grove of blooming azaleas on the back hill, corpses lay strewn everywhere, and blood flowed like a river.
The surrounding flowers and trees were battered and their leaves were withered; there were signs of a fierce fight everywhere.
Black Owl's brows furrowed tightly:
Judging from the intensity of the fight, the battle must have been extremely fierce.
But the place where he was hiding wasn't too far from here. If such a fierce fight had taken place, it's impossible that he wouldn't have heard a thing.
"Hmm..." A soft groan came from behind two clusters of azaleas blooming as red as blood. Even though the sound was mixed with great pain, it was still light, melodious, and extremely moving.
Ji Fengyao and her three maids rushed over and were all surprised, their eyes widening in astonishment.
"Third Prince!" Ji Fengyao never expected him to appear here.
Seeing him struggling to get up, Ji Fengyao quickly knelt down to help him: "Shang Beiyu, how did you get here, and why are you so badly injured?"
"Heh... I'm glad you're alright." Shang Beiyu had multiple sword and knife wounds, covered in blood, and his face was bruised and battered. His hair and clothes were disheveled, and he looked quite disheveled.
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