mesbooks Chapter 650 Good Hunter
Chapter 650 Good Hunter
Not long after Shen Shuyi came out of Funing Palace, a spy immediately delivered the news to Concubine Rou.
Lu Qing turned her head and glanced at Eunuch Hai. Eunuch Hai nodded and led his men out of Rouxi Palace.
"Dress up for me." Concubine Rou spoke in a deep voice with a cruel smile on her lips.
This time, Shen Shuyi caused great harm to their Lu family.
It is said that a good hunter never lacks patience. Obviously, in Lu Qing's heart, Shen Shuyi is a qualified hunter.
She had never thought that a young girl who had not yet reached the age of marriage could have such tact and patience. Unknowingly, she had put their Lu family in a desperate situation. She really deserved to die.
She must let her know that everything in this world requires a price.
An ant trying to shake a tree is courageous but also extremely stupid!
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Not long after Shen Shuyi walked out, he was thinking about how to lure Concubine Rou into the trap, when a young eunuch hurried forward.
"Princess Changning, Concubine Li invites you to a small gathering at Lihua Palace."
Shen Shuyi raised his eyes to look at the young eunuch in front of him, and said, "Thank you, eunuch. I wonder why the queen thought of me?"
The young eunuch smiled and whispered, "The Queen wants to discuss a deal with the County Master."
Shen Shuyi raised his eyebrows: "Transaction?"
The young eunuch nodded and led the way: "Yes, the queen only said that she would not let the county lady suffer any loss, but I don't know the specific details."
Shen Shuyi raised the corners of his lips and said as he walked with the young eunuch, "The queen is about to give birth, I wonder if it will be a prince or a princess."
The young eunuch smiled and said, "No matter what it is, it is your Majesty's bloodline, so it is always a great blessing."
Shen Shuyi nodded: "My father-in-law is a man who knows how to talk."
"You are too polite, my lady. But as servants, we must try to understand our masters' preferences. After all, masters have different personalities and preferences."
"You're right."
Shen Shuyi nodded and walked slowly with the young eunuch.
The Empress Dowager is old and likes quietness, so although the location of Funing Palace is not remote, it is some distance away from other palaces.
Not long after, the group passed by the Fangfei Garden. Although it was only the beginning of spring, the Fangfei Garden was already decorated with a lot of greenery. The lush bonsai had been carefully maintained in the greenhouse, and now they finally dared to be moved out to see the sun.
Seeing Shen Shuyi looking at the bonsai in the Fangfei Garden, the eunuch said, "This is the Fangfei Garden, which can be regarded as a small garden in the palace. Although it is not as good as the Imperial Garden, it is quiet and cool in summer, and it is next to the Bihu Lake. It is a good place to escape the heat and enjoy the flowers."
"I can't see anything now, but those attics are well built." Shen Shuyi raised his eyes and looked towards the distance.
Indeed, as the little eunuch said, the location of Fangfei Garden... is indeed a bit off.
"In fact, this Fangfei Garden was originally a private garden given by His Majesty to Concubine Rou. The Zhaixing Pavilion over there was also built for her. However, she felt that this was against the rules and should not be enjoyed alone, so she declined His Majesty's grace. Later, this small garden became a place that concubines often visited."
The young eunuch smiled and explained the origin of the Fangfei Garden in great detail.
Shen Shuyi looked normal.
The garden given to Concubine Rou?
Doesn’t this mean that this is Concubine Rou’s territory?
The so-called concubines who often come here are mostly people who are on good terms with Concubine Rou, or have business dealings with her. Which concubine would be so blind as to come here?
"There are still peonies at this time?" Shen Shuyi stopped and his eyes fell on a pot of bright pink peonies in full bloom.
The young eunuch smiled and explained, "There are palace maids who specialize in taking care of flowers and plants in the palace. Although it is not the right season now, it is not that unusual."
"Look at this magnolia. It's even harder to grow. But because Concubine Rou likes it, someone put a lot of thought into it, and it's blooming well now." The young eunuch said with a smile.
Shen Shuyi's eyes fell on a pot of white magnolia flowers nearby. He leaned closer and took a closer look.
I have to say that the palace brings together the most skilled craftsmen in the world, and the flowers are indeed well grown. They are not only beautiful but also fragrant.
Shen Shuyi reached out and fiddled with the orchid, and said slowly: "It seems that it doesn't matter what kind of flower it is, and it doesn't matter when it blooms. What matters is who wants it to bloom and how long it lasts."
"The county lady is right." The little eunuch was still smiling.
The next moment, Shen Shuyi instinctively felt danger. A gust of cold wind blew from behind her. She subconsciously wanted to dodge, but because she was not good at martial arts, it was still a little late.
‘Poof! ’
With a dull sound, an arrow from a sleeve penetrated the flesh and shot Shen Shuyi on the back, and blood immediately spread out.
Shen Shuyi felt pain and nearly fell down. He supported himself on the edge of the bonsai with one hand, his face pale and his body unstable.
She forced herself to turn her head and looked, only to catch a glimpse of the little eunuch who came to lead the way for her. He was still smiling and talking, unhurried and not panicked.
When their eyes met, the little eunuch's eyes were full of deep meaning, and there was an intriguing smile at the corner of his lips.
"It's... you..."
Shen Shuyi spoke with difficulty, his vision going dark. After a moment, a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Is it Concubine Rou? Or Concubine Li!" Shen Shuyi's breathing was unstable. He bit his tongue hard and forced himself to stay awake.
A strong fishy smell wafted from between her lips and teeth. Her eyes turned red as she stared at the young eunuch.
The young eunuch stepped forward with a smile and said, "The county lady will know when she arrives."
The next moment, he stretched out a big hand and covered Shen Shuyi's mouth and nose tightly with a handkerchief.
Shen Shuyi's breath was choked, his pupils constricted, and he grabbed the big hand with both hands, trying to struggle free.
But unfortunately, this eunuch was very strong and Shen Shuyi couldn't break free at all.
Shen Shuyi felt suffocated, and because of the force, several blue veins on his forehead bulged.
While struggling, she hurriedly pulled out the hairpin from her hair and stabbed at the big hand that was covering her.
But the little eunuch seemed to be prepared. As soon as Shen Shuyi raised the hairpin, he hit Shen Shuyi's neck with a knife.
The golden hairpin fell to the ground and Shen Shuyi's vision went dark.
A moment before fainting, Shen Shuyi caught a glimpse of Eunuch Hai and several masters disguised as eunuchs, rushing towards them from not far away.
"It has to be Master Heng. Master Heng's moves are indeed extraordinary."
In a daze, Shen Shuyi recalled Eunuch Hai's words in his mind.
Mr. Heng...Mr. Heng?
This name is so familiar, where have I heard it before...
Before his consciousness completely disappeared, Shen Shuyi suddenly remembered that Lu He had an adopted son named Lu Heng. Although he was young, he was a famous assassin.
Shen Shuyi knew him in his previous life because after Xiao Heyu's party was completely defeated and the Lu family was confiscated and exterminated, Lu Heng had assassinated Xiao Tingshan and Emperor Qianwu successively.
Of course, he failed.
However, both Xiao Tingshan and Emperor Qianwu were attacked by this man's sleeve arrows. The difference was that the arrow shot at Emperor Qianwu hit his left shoulder, while the arrow shot at Xiao Tingshan was avoided because she was alert and pushed Xiao Tingshan away.