mesbooks Chapter 65 So, will you let me bully you?
Chapter 65 So, will you let me bully you?
"Mu Ling!"
"elder sister!"
Zhai Rong quickly made a hand gesture.
A bright yellow talisman flew out, and a golden halo immediately appeared around Zhai Muling, protecting her like a golden bell.
The assassin's longsword was blocked by the golden light, causing it to shift slightly and just grazed Qi Huali's face, instantly leaving a wound on her delicate face.
Blood flowed.
"what!!!"
"it hurts!!"
Qi Huali covered her left cheek and collapsed to the ground in despair, "My face..."
Tears immediately fell, landing on the wound and causing a sharp pain.
She trembled all over, her eyes flashing with a mixture of hatred and fear.
The assassination attempt continues.
Several more masked men in black leaped out of the water, all targeting the Crown Prince.
Zhai Rongyu did not intend to make a move.
This damned prince isn't worth her wasting her talisman!
The lead assassin was extremely skilled, and with a flourish of his sword, he approached Jun Yinghuai several times.
Zhai Muling and Zhai Rongyu were both nearby.
Zhai Sangjie suddenly spun around, sweeping three men in black away with one leg. He then swiftly drew his broadsword, leaped forward, and engaged in fierce combat with the leader of the assassins.
Catch the thief first to catch the king.
The blade sliced through the air, creating a whistling sound.
The two exchanged blows with lightning speed and agility, dazzling the eye.
The assassin's strength gradually gave out, and he began to consider retreating.
His sharp eyes swept over the people on the pleasure boat, observing Zhai Sangjie's reaction.
His innate intuition allowed him to quickly identify his target.
Although the two women in the middle were more likely to cause Zhai Sangjie emotional fluctuations, they were protected by magic and could not be approached for the time being.
On the contrary, it was the one in the corner...
He turned his sword and aimed straight at Gu Xiruo!
"Ah—" followed by a delicate cry.
Gu Xiruo was lifted up like a chick, with a long sword across her neck.
Her legs immediately went weak, but as soon as she bent down, the blade came even closer to her fair neck, which frightened her so much that she immediately stood up straight again.
Her wet eyes held a well of tears, a fragile yet resilient quality.
"All of you, step back!" the assassin said coldly.
Zhai Sangjie stopped what he was doing, his pupils contracting. "Let her go!"
Judging from his reaction, the assassin knew he had made the right bet.
"Put the knife down!" the assassin threatened, pressing the blade hard against Gu Xiruo's neck. A red mark immediately appeared on her snow-white skin, and blood was about to seep out the next second.
Just as Zhai Rongyu was about to save her, she noticed that Zhai Sangjie slowly lowered the knife.
She raised an eyebrow.
Instead, he drew a talisman to prevent injury, made a hand seal, and quietly stuck it on Gu Xiruo's back.
He then crossed his arms and watched the show from the sidelines.
Seeing that the threat was gone, the assassin knew that his goal for the day was not going to be achieved. He glanced at Jun Yinghuai with some resentment and forced Gu Xiruo to retreat step by step.
"withdraw!"
At a command, all the men in black jumped into the water.
The leader of the assassins carried Gu Xiruo to a small boat in the river. Just as they were about to leave, they discovered that Zhai Sangjie had caught up with them at some point!
He was incredibly fast, pouncing on the small boat like a cheetah!
The assassin's expression changed, and the blade in his hand flew rapidly.
But Zhai Sangjie's blades were aimed straight at his vital points. It was clear that he would be defeated if the fight continued. The assassin desperately held on to the blade that was pressing down on him. His eyes suddenly turned cold, and a short knife flew out from one of his sleeves and struck Gu Xiruo!
Zhai Sangjie narrowed his eagle-like eyes and actually reached out and caught the blade!
"General!" Gu Xiruo exclaimed.
Taking advantage of Zhai Sangjie's distraction, the assassin sheathed his sword, leaped into the water, and quickly swam away into the distance.
Zhai Sangjie did not pursue him further, watching him disappear into the night.
He turned his head and stared at Gu Xiruo's pale face, noticing that her tears were still clinging to her eyelashes.
Thoughts moved slightly.
This place is too dangerous; we can't leave her here alone.
"Are you alright?" Gu Xiruo was still in shock. In her haste, she stepped forward and took his injured right hand to examine it closely.
His palm was cut, and blood was flowing from the wound.
Gu Xiruo felt heartbroken, and tears streamed down her face.
She tilted her head back, her hands trembling slightly as she held him. "Does it hurt?"
Zhai Sangjie was stunned.
Does it hurt?
He fought so many battles and suffered so many injuries, yet no one ever asked him if he was in pain.
“It’s nothing,” he shook his head. “It’s just a minor injury.”
"You're lying." Gu Xiruo looked down at his injuries. "With so much blood and such a deep wound, how could it not hurt?"
She lowered her head gently, strands of her long hair falling onto his wrist, and softly parted her lips, her breath brushing against his palm.
"When I was little, this is how my mother helped me relieve pain."
Gu Xiruo said in a low voice.
Zhai Sangjie's tall frame stiffened, as if struck by an invisible warm current. Deep within his heart, this warm aura seemed to awaken a certain desire, which began to slowly boil.
"You like me?" He looked at Gu Xiruo's beautiful face in the moonlight and went straight to the point.
"I...I didn't..." Gu Xiruo was stunned for a long time before hurriedly letting go of his hand.
My gaze drifted erratically across his chest.
"lie."
Zhai Sangjie grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze.
Gu Xiruo blushed instantly, her rabbit eyes turning an innocent red, tears welling up at the corners.
Zhai Sangjie felt a pang in her heart and said helplessly, "Why are there so many tears?"
Are you made of water?
Gu Xiruo pouted, and two tears fell, rolling onto Zhai Sangjie's hand, burning him so much that he let go.
"You...you're bullying me..."
Under the moonlight, his tall figure approached her petite frame. "So, will you let me bully you?"
Gu Xiruo's eyes widened.
*
Qi Huali stumbled back to the Qi residence.
When Qi's mother saw the wound on her face, she was shocked. "What happened? How did you get hurt like this?!"
"Mother..." Qi Huali threw herself into her mother's arms and burst into tears, "My face is ruined!"
It's all Zhai Rongyu's fault!
If she hadn't used sorcery, how could he have been injured by the assassin's blade?
The sword blade was clearly aimed at Zhai Muling!
But it landed on her face...
Qi Huali was on the verge of collapse, "How am I supposed to face anyone after this!"
Mother Qi patted her back to comfort her, "Don't be afraid, Li'er. This little injury will heal quickly and will definitely not affect Li'er's beauty."
Turning to his servants, he ordered, "Quickly, go and fetch the imperial physician!"
The servants hurriedly left.
The palace gates will be closed soon; if you go too late, you might miss your chance.
Grand Tutor Qi emerged from the inner room, his tone somewhat stern, "Why have you summoned the imperial physician again? Do you think you can just call upon the imperial physicians in the palace so casually?!"
"Someone's going to criticize me again!"
Madam Qi sighed, "Master, please don't be angry. His Majesty has already granted you permission to summon the imperial physician. Why take the words of those censors to heart?"
"Besides, with Li'er so badly injured, how can I trust the doctors outside?"
Only then did Grand Tutor Qi notice Qi Huali's face.
Although he felt a little sorry for you, he said, "You deserve a lesson! Running around all day, what kind of behavior is that!"
He suddenly thought of something and looked at Qi's mother with some worry.
"Madam, strange things have been happening in our household lately. Li'er's face was injured again today. Do you think our family is..."
At this point, Qi's mother also became serious.
Lately, things have been going wrong at home. People in the household have been getting injured one after another. Even she, who is usually very careful, almost bumped her head this morning.
"How about we invite a Taoist priest back to take a look?" she suggested.
Grand Tutor Qi sighed.
"Alas, I don't know what happened to the Three Pure Ones. He has disappeared without a trace recently, and we can't find him anywhere in the capital."
He suddenly recalled the scene of Zhai Rong altering the celestial phenomena during the palace banquet, and felt somewhat excited.
"Hey, Li'er, do you know that Miss Zhai the Second?"
Mother Qi nodded and said, "Yes, Li'er, don't you always play with those young ladies? You must know them, right?"
Qi Huali was a little angry, "Why bring her up!"
"I heard that Miss Zhai defeated the Three Pure Ones at the palace banquet!" said Madam Qi.
"This person must be quite accomplished."
Grand Tutor Qi looked at her with approval and said to Qi Huali, "If you have some connection with her, please ask her to come back and take a look at the feng shui of our house."
"Zhai Rongyu, Zhai Rongyu, you all fawn over her!"
Qi Huali screamed, her strength failing her.
"What's so great about her!"
After saying that, he pushed Qi's mother away and ran back to his room.
Grand Tutor Qi and his mother looked at each other in bewilderment.
What happened to this child?
Madam Qi clutched her handkerchief, her brows furrowed, and said to Grand Tutor Qi, "Why don't you go to the Minister's residence yourself?"
Grand Tutor Qi nodded.
"Since you are a highly skilled person, you are worthy of my making this trip."