mesbooks Chapter 79 I must see him alive or dead
Chapter 79 I must see him alive or dead
Zhai Rongyu: ...
!!!
Her heart began to pound, and her face flushed crimson. The moonlight reflected in her flustered, evasive eyes, as intoxicating as sweet wine.
"I...I...I don't understand what you're saying," she stammered.
Jun Ce lowered his eyes and smiled, his eyes curving into a clear pool. "It's alright, I'll make you understand later."
A deep, magnetic voice lingered in my ears like moonlight.
Zhai Rongyu felt her face burning hot and, unable to bear it any longer, said, "You should leave now."
“What kind of behavior is it for a grown man to sneak into a woman’s boudoir in the middle of the night?”
"If word gets out, what will become of your authority as regent?" She turned away abruptly, no longer daring to look at him.
"Rong'er, I'm glad you're thinking of me."
Zhai Rongyu's eyes widened.
That's not what she meant at all!
Jun Ce laughed helplessly, as if he were seeing himself for the first time: "Only today did I realize that I am not a person who follows etiquette."
He acted like a young boy.
When he met her, his usual composure and self-control completely vanished.
Zhai Rongyu turned around and stared at him for a moment, then suddenly stepped forward and took the jade pendant from his hand. The tassel at the end slid gently across Jun Ce's palm, sending a tingling sensation through him.
She raised her hand and formed a divination array, which she then placed on the jade pendant.
"Rong'er, what is this...?"
Zhai Rongyu didn't reply to him, but stuffed the jade pendant back into his hand.
Her warm fingertips accidentally touched his palm, and both of their hearts skipped a beat.
Zhai Rongyu suddenly felt a little dejected, and her face flushed crimson.
[Really...]
Why would I make this hand seal for him...?
Do you really want him to be able to freely enter and exit my barrier?
"You, you'd better leave quickly," a soft, gentle voice urged him on.
A light suddenly lit up in Jun Ce's eyes, and he stared intently at her.
Rong'er means...
Wearing this jade pendant will allow you to freely enter and exit her barrier.
Does that mean...?
Is he finally able to win her heart?
My heart suddenly pounded, like boiling water, as if it were about to overflow at any moment.
He smiled broadly, "Okay."
"I'm leaving now."
*
The next day.
Zhai Sangjie, clutching his knife, leaned against the path leading to Qixia Temple.
He had been waiting here since before dawn.
The sound of a carriage wheel approached from afar. He opened his eyes, his heart pounding as he stared at the approaching person.
"Miss," Gu Xiruo's maid Caishuang exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Zhai Sangjie, "General Zhai is outside."
"What did you say?"
Gu Xiruo hurriedly crouched over, secretly lifted a corner of the curtain, and timidly peeked out. Sure enough, she saw that tall and imposing figure.
She quickly lowered the curtain and urged the driver, "Hurry up, don't stop!"
Gu Xiruo's cheeks flushed red, her heart fluttering like drifting catkins.
Ever since he said those nonsensical things to her last time, she hasn't known how to face him.
I really want to get close to him, but when I see him, I just want to run away...
She bit her lip, twisting her handkerchief in a state of deep inner turmoil.
Zhai Sangjie watched the carriage speed past him, its speed noticeably increasing, and sighed helplessly.
My sister is right.
That really scared people.
Just as he was about to catch up, the leaves rustled, and he keenly sensed a chilling atmosphere. He looked around with a serious expression.
The assassin my little sister mentioned has arrived.
Sure enough, shadows flickered in the woods, and suddenly several masked men in black rushed out, heading straight for Zhai Sangjie.
He raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.
They were after him?
He drew his broadsword and calmly met the assassin's attack.
Inside the carriage, Gu Xiruo heard the noise, lifted the curtain and looked behind her, and was immediately shocked.
"Quick! Turn around!"
She was somewhat annoyed that she hadn't let Zhai Sangjie get on the carriage earlier.
"Miss..." Cai Shuang anxiously tried to dissuade her, "You don't know martial arts, what if you get into danger!"
So many assassins!
Gu Xiruo's expression hardened, her gaze resolute and almost stubborn. "How could I abandon him!"
The carriage spun sharply and headed towards Zhai Sangjie.
The swift figure, carrying a chilling killing intent, moved among the men in black, and in just a few rounds, it had eliminated most of the enemies.
Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly caught sight of the carriage turning around.
He raised his eyebrows, creating an opening, and the man in black's longsword immediately pierced his arm.
"General!" Gu Xiruo exclaimed, "Get in the carriage quickly!"
Zhai Sangjie leaped onto the carriage, pulled on the reins, and sped off.
Gu Xiruo lifted the curtain and leaned against the front of the car, looking at his bleeding arm. Her heart ached, and tears immediately filled her eyes.
She clutched her handkerchief tightly, feeling guilty.
The man in black pursued relentlessly.
Zhai Sangjie brandished his broadsword, blocking all the attacks that came his way. Seeing that he couldn't do anything to him, the man in black turned and stabbed at the horse.
Two fists can't fight four hands, and one of the longswords managed to cut the horse.
The horse neighed, and Zhai Sangjie quickly pulled on the reins, gripping them tightly, and brought the carriage to a stop just short of the edge of a cliff.
As she made the sharp turn, Gu Xiruo lost her balance and fell out of the car.
"Miss!" Cai Shuang cried anxiously, clinging to the window frame.
Zhai Sangjie immediately flew forward and caught her in mid-air.
The two landed on the edge of a cliff.
With the slightest movement of a foot, sand and stones fell behind.
Zhai Sangjie glanced down and inadvertently caught sight of a high platform. A dark glint flashed in his eyes, and he grabbed Gu Xiruo's waist and plummeted straight down.
Cai Shuang's face turned deathly pale!
The leader of the men in black leaped to the edge of the cliff and looked down, but couldn't see a single person.
Seeing that the victory was assured, he ceased fighting and gave the order, "Withdraw!"
Caishuang stumbled off the carriage and collapsed onto the edge of the cliff, crying out, "Miss!!!"
No, she has to tell the master and mistress!
……
Jun Ce sat at his desk, listening solemnly to Fei Ying's report.
"What did you say?"
"Most of the weapons in the Imperial Guard camp are missing?!"
"Yes." Fei Ying bowed and reported, "In addition, Marquis Wu'an summoned his staff today and is discussing impeaching General Zhai for negligence and dereliction of duty. He will probably submit a memorial tomorrow."
"Marquis Wu'an..." Jun Ce's thin lips parted slightly, his voice as clear as ice water.
Marquis Wu'an was originally in the Crown Prince's camp, but he recently defected to the sixth prince.
Could this missing arms case be related to them?
"Where is Zhai Sangjie now?" Jun Ce asked, frowning.
Just as Fei Ying was about to shake his head, Zhi Ying rushed in to report, "My lord! General Zhai was just assassinated near Qixia Temple and fell off a cliff with Gu Xiruo!"
Today, he led his men to Qixia Temple to search for the Ye family's private property, but unexpectedly encountered Gu Xiruo's maid, Caishuang.
That's how I found out about it.
Jun Ce immediately stood up, his brows furrowed. He pulled off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Zhiying, saying, "Take this jade pendant to Yunshan immediately and tell Rong'er about Zhai Sangjie's assassination attempt and fall off a cliff."
Rong'er just set off for Yunshan today. If she knew that her elder brother had an accident, I don't know how anxious she would be.
A look of heartache appeared on his face.
"Feiying, inform Huaying to lead a team to Qixia Temple to search for the person. They must be found alive or dead before sunset!"
"And what about me?" Hiei asked.
"Come with me to the Imperial Guard camp." He strode out.