That's too fast.
To serve as His Majesty's personal bodyguard in the palace, one must be a master among masters.
However, this attacker was even faster.
Everyone only saw a blur before their eyes, and the white-clad figure flew straight towards Murong Yue like lightning.
The same thought instantly exploded in everyone's mind: We're doomed! We're really doomed!!
At the critical moment, Murong Yue raised her foot without hesitation, her movements swift and fierce, kicking hard at the white figure.
With a sharp "plop," a stream of warm, scarlet blood gushed out like a fountain, creating a shocking spray of blood in the air.
Murong Yue's kick was faster and more powerful than anyone could have imagined.
The figure was kicked more than ten feet away by her without any chance to fight back, crashing heavily into the hard palace wall, and then slowly sliding down the wall to the ground, where he was immediately on the verge of death.
The guards, realizing what was happening, rushed forward.
They pinned the two white figures firmly to the ground.
"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Ah Hao held back her tears; at this moment, she wished she could die in His Majesty's place.
That despicable thief.
Li Xuanji turned to Murong Yue.
He didn't have time to make a move, but he saw Murong Yue's kick very clearly. Its speed and power were definitely superior to his own.
"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty to protect you."
Murong Yue could tell from his expression that he was very sad.
Li Xuanji felt extremely guilty, as he had failed to protect His Majesty and had been attacked right at the gates of his palace.
“Not sad, killing them is easy,” Murong Yue said proudly, raising her chin.
Life is so easy!
That long-lost speed, that fighting spirit, is back!
hey-hey!
Are there still enemies?
She looked around, trying to find some more excitement.
However, the guards gave her no chance at all, and under Li Xuanji's decisive command, they acted quickly.
The entire scene seemed to be controlled by an invisible hand, spreading outwards from the Xuanji Hall as a thorough, carpet-like search.
No corner was overlooked, and every detail was carefully inspected.
An assassin has appeared inside the palace! This is absolutely unacceptable!
When Qi Yuan received the news, he was shocked. He didn't even have time to straighten his clothes before he mounted his warhorse with a gloomy expression and galloped into the palace.
At this moment, the case of the millet seed in Yun Kingdom has not yet been investigated, and he has devoted all his time and energy to protecting Zhang Yuqing.
Who would have thought that these audacious assassins would dare to infiltrate the palace to carry out an assassination?
This is not only a desecration of the majesty of the palace, but also a great insult and provocation to him as the commander of the Imperial Guard!
Qi Yuan gripped the reins tightly, his heart burning with rage.
These assassins must pay a heavy price!
The atmosphere inside the palace was unusually tense, with an invisible undercurrent surging within.
With her keen sense of smell, Xiao Yuanshuang remained highly vigilant, ready to deal with any possible situation.
In stark contrast, her brother, Xiao Yuanche, seemed completely oblivious to all of this. At this moment, he was probably already immersed in the tender affections of a beautiful courtesan, indulging in a life of extravagance and debauchery, and had no time to pay attention to matters within the palace.
Seriously, what a piece of trash!
At this moment, only Xiao Yuanshuang's lonely figure remained in the vast Lingxi Palace.
The surroundings were silent, except for the sounds of the guards moving around at the palace gate.
Xiao Yuanshuang wore a brand-new rabbit fur cloak, her beautiful face framed by eyes as cold as snow.
She led her people and quietly watched as the guards entered the palace in an orderly fashion, carefully searching every corner, not even sparing her own belongings.
After the search ended and the team leader found nothing, he came to Xiao Yuanshuang, respectfully clasped his hands and bowed, "This humble servant has presumptuously disturbed the Third Princess, please forgive me, Your Highness."
"Today, assassins suddenly broke into the palace, and the situation is critical. Please be careful to protect yourself, Third Princess."
After saying this, he paused briefly, then added in a calm tone, "In addition, the Imperial Guards will be reinforced to ensure Her Highness's safety."
What impeccable and flawless words!
This head of the palace guards was indeed well-versed in the ways of the world; he spoke with both propriety and tact, leaving no room for doubt.
Xiao Yuanshuang silently lowered her eyes. A mere guard was not worth her reply. Her personal maid immediately stepped forward, took out a silver note, and stuffed it into the guard's sleeve.
Their movements were so practiced it was heartbreaking.
"Excuse me, sir, could you tell me something? What's this about the assassin...?"
The guards acted as if they hadn't seen the silver notes, their attitude remaining unchanged, maintaining a purely businesslike demeanor.
"There were two assassins lying in ambush in the snowdrifts near the Xuanji Hall, but they have been subdued, so please rest assured."
After saying this, he bowed again, turned around, and left.
After the gates of Lingxi Palace closed, Xiao Yuanshuang muttered under her breath, "Two idiots."
There were only two assassins, and they appeared near the Xuanji Palace. Anyone with a little common sense could guess that they were undoubtedly the two Yue Kingdom spies.
She had originally sent them to assassinate the pageboy, and they had plenty of opportunities to succeed, so why were these two so foolish as to choose to enter the palace to carry out the assassination? What use are such useless people, no matter how loyal they are?
Dying would actually be the end of it all.
Just as she was about to turn and walk into the palace, she suddenly stopped.
not good!
With such a major incident occurring in the palace, Qi Yuan would undoubtedly handle it personally. She had already investigated him and found him to be treacherous, cunning, and full of schemes.
If those two idiots were to be lured into confessing or even tortured... it would have been easier to handle in the past, as the Yue Kingdom could have simply refused to admit it, since the two countries were far apart and there was nothing that could be done to them.
But now the situation is completely different. She and Xiao Yuanche are both in the Qing Kingdom at this moment. If those two assassins really confess everything, then the two siblings...
Wouldn't that immediately turn us into an excellent bargaining chip in the other party's hands?
Since arriving in Qing Kingdom, this was the first time Xiao Yuanshuang had felt that things had become so thorny and difficult.
If only we had a few more people on our side...
The guards returned to their post, which was brightly lit by candlelight, as bright as day.
Qi Yuan sat there with a gloomy expression. On the ground, two men in white were bound hand and foot, like lambs to the slaughter.
Their jaws had all been removed, and they hung limply, like lifeless dolls.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, everything is normal at Lingxi Palace. The Second Prince is not in the palace; only the Third Princess is there."
As he spoke, the guard pulled the silver note out of his sleeve and presented it to Qi Yuan intact.
Qi Yuan waved his hand.
The guard deftly slipped the silver note back into his sleeve.
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