Mo Xiuyao hesitated for a moment, already understanding Ye Li's intentions. However, he still pretended to be worried. "Can you go back by yourself?"
Ye Li smiled faintly and nodded. Suspicious, Noble Consort Liu sized up Ye Li and asked, "What's wrong, Miss Ye?" Ye Li indifferently replied, "There are too many people tonight. This Consort is feeling a bit uncomfortable, that's all. Thank you for your concern, Noble Consort Liu."
"Is that so?" Noble Consort Liu declined to comment. However, it was clear that she was extremely happy that Ye Li had left alone. For once, she warmed her expression towards Ye Li. "Then, Miss Ye should return early to rest." Ye Li was disinclined to pay attention to this woman who had a mental problem. Nodding to Mo Xiuyao, she left the plaza with Zhuo Jing.
Upon returning to the posthouse, just as she entered the courtyard, Feng Zhiyao hurriedly came out to welcome her. His expression was somewhat unsightly. "Princess Consort."
"What happened to Princess Changle?" Ye Li asked. With a gloomy expression, Feng Zhiyao replied, "Princess Changle has been sent to the palace."
Ye Li frowned. "When did this happen?" Feng Zhiyao replied, "When we went to participate in the wedding banquet, I was a step too late. Princess Changle had already been sent to the palace."
With the spies that the Prince Ding Mansion had placed in the Nanzhao Palace, it was not impossible for them to bring Princess Changle out. However, the price of doing so would inevitably be exposing the spies of the Prince Ding Mansion. Furthermore, bringing Princess Changle out would result in a series of troubles. This was not something that Feng Zhiyao could decide. Ye Li pondered for a moment before replying, "The Prince of Nanzhao has just returned to the palace. According to Nanzhao's customs … if we enter the palace now, we might still be able to make it!" A light flashed in Feng Zhiyao's eyes. "Many thanks, Princess Consort!"
There were not many people who came to Nanzhao this time, but Ye Li only needed Feng Zhiyao, Qin Feng, Zhuo Jing, Lin Han, and the two Qi Lin to enter the Nanzhao palace. The group bypassed the noisy square in front of the palace and snuck into the palace without alerting the palace guards. Previously, Feng Zhiyao had already investigated clearly. Princess Changle had been directly sent to the bedchamber of the Prince of Nanzhao. Therefore, as soon as they entered the palace, they went straight to the Nanzhao King's bedroom. However, just as they arrived outside the bedroom, they heard a commotion coming from inside. "There's an assassin!" Feng Zhiyao was shocked. "Have we been discovered?"
Qin Feng shook his head and reached out to press down on Feng Zhiyao who was about to draw his sword. "The defenses of the Nanzhao Palace are not that strong."
With the exception of Feng Zhiyao, they were all top-notch concealment experts. As long as they were careful at all times, it was impossible for the Nanzhao Palace's imperial bodyguards to discover them.
Sure enough, the imperial bodyguards who had heard the news did not even glance in their direction. One after another, they rushed into the bedroom. Immediately, the sound of weapons clashing could be heard from the bedroom. Ye Li raised her hand and gestured to the group behind her. The two Qi Lin, Zhuo Jing, and Lin Han split into two groups and ran towards the palace from the left and right. Very quickly, four shadows appeared on the roof of the bedroom. One of them gestured towards them. Before Feng Zhiyao could react, he was grabbed by Qin Feng, who was beside him, and flew towards the roof of the opposite palace.
By the time Feng Zhiyao steadied himself with great difficulty, the four shadows had already disappeared without a trace. Helpless, Feng Zhiyao said, "Brother Qin, my qinggong is not bad. In addition, what did those gestures mean? "
Although Feng Zhiyao had some contact with the Qilin, he still didn't quite understand the way these people acted. Qin Feng indifferently replied, "Sign language. The Princess Consort wanted them to split into two groups to check the situation in front. They said that this side was safe. "
Feng Zhiyao snorted disdainfully. "Why go through so much trouble? Experts all directly charge in. "If they rushed in like this to rescue someone, it would be too late.
Qin Feng indifferently glanced at him. "That's why experts die quickly. The Princess Consort said that although sacrifice is often unavoidable, the lives of ordinary soldiers are still lives. Even if it is unavoidable, it should be minimized. "Feng Zhiyao was startled, speechlessly rubbing his nose.
Very quickly, another shadow appeared from under the eaves, making an extremely short gesture. Qin Feng stood up and said, "Let's go quickly. There aren't assassins inside. They should be people who came to rescue Princess Changle."
By the time the two of them arrived at the innermost bedroom of the Nanzhao Palace, a fight was taking place in front of it. As far as the eye could see, Feng Zhiyao could not see where the four people were hiding. At some unknown time, Ye Li had appeared beside the two. She asked, "Are those people from the Hua family down there?" Feng Zhiyao's expression changed. Staring fixedly at the people fighting below, he replied, "It should be. Other than the Hua family, I cannot think of anyone else who would come to rescue Princess Changle. However … why did they wait until now to rescue her? "No matter what, it was much more convenient to rescue someone on the road than in the Nanzhao Palace.
"Naturally, there is a reason why they can only rescue someone in the Nanzhao Palace," Ye Li replied. "Let's go in and take a look at Princess Changle. Qin Feng, watch this place. "Qin Feng nodded." Princess Consort, please be at ease. "
It was naturally not easy to avoid the eyes and ears of so many imperial bodyguards and enter the bedroom. As a result, Ye Li did not do so. Instead, she led Feng Zhiyao up the roof. After arriving at a certain location, she stopped. Pointing below, she said, "This is the bedroom of the King of Nanzhao."
Ye Li quickly removed the glazed tiles from the roof, not making the slightest sound. Very quickly, everything within the bedroom fell into their eyes. Ye Li had chosen an excellent position. Looking down from above, she could see most of the bedroom. As for the people in the room, because they were blocked by the roof beams, unless they walked down to the hole, it would be very difficult for them to see that a hole had been opened in the roof. Feng Zhiyao watched as Ye Li descended from the hole in the roof, silently standing on the roof beam. However, the people in the room were completely unaware of this.
With a gloomy expression, the King of Nanzhao stared at Princess Changle, who was sitting on a soft couch not far away. His eyes flashed with lust and ruthless anger. This was the eldest princess of the first wife of the Da Chu State. Although she was still young, she was already a young beauty. In two more years, she would surpass his daughter, Princess Xixia, who had once been known as the number one beauty of Nanzhao. Originally, it was not very likely that he would marry such a princess. In the history of the Da Chu State, it was extremely rare for a princess to be given away for political purposes, especially a princess of the first wife. Although he did not know why the Emperor of the Da Chu State would give him such a noble princess, he was still extremely satisfied with this gift.
Princess Changle sat on the soft couch, nervously staring at the tightly shut door to the palace hall. Her hands, hidden within her sleeves, were tightly gripped. The King of Nanzhao stared at her without blinking, completely ignoring the assassins outside the palace hall. Staring at Princess Changle's dainty appearance, he revealed an impatient and covetous expression. "Truly a young beauty. The princesses of the Da Chu State are indeed different from the rest. You don't need to worry about the assassins outside. Not to mention a mere dozen people, even if there were ten times as many people, it would be impossible for them to leave the Nanzhao Palace alive. "
Princess Changle's body trembled, looking at the door in alarm. Finally, a trace of anxiety appeared on her face. Seeing the change in her expression, the King of Nanzhao became even more pleased. "Haha … my young beauty, it's best that you obediently submit to I. As long as you are obedient, I can leave the corpses of those people outside intact. "
Princess Changle clenched her teeth. Suddenly, she stood up and rushed towards the door. How could the King of Nanzhao allow her to rush out? Reaching out, he tightly grasped one of her arms. "Young beauty, what are you in such a hurry for … haha …" Princess Changle struggled incessantly. However, how could a weak girl like her be a match for the King of Nanzhao? Her bound arm was unable to move at all, and her face revealed a pained expression. She decided to stop running. Raising her voice, she shouted, "No matter who is outside, I don't want you to save me. Quickly leave!"
The people fighting outside the palace hall clearly heard her voice. Immediately, one of them shouted, "Princess, this subordinate will definitely save you!"
"All of you, leave! I don't want you to save me! "Tears streamed down Princess Changle's clear eyes as she sternly shouted. Seeing the King of Nanzhao's complacent, evil grin and his face close to hers, a trace of determination flashed across Princess Changle's dainty face.
Suddenly, Princess Changle raised her still free right hand. A streak of cold light shot out from her sleeve. A dagger glittering with cold light appeared in Princess Changle's hand. Without the slightest hesitation, she stabbed towards the King of Nanzhao's hand. How could the King of Nanzhao allow her to stab him with a bayonet? Immediately, he released his hand, causing Princess Changle to stab empty air.
Not expecting that this delicate and weak girl before him would actually be so daring, the King of Nanzhao flew into a rage out of humiliation. He slapped Princess Changle across the face, causing her to fall to the ground, a trace of blood seeping out from the corner of her lips.
Princess Changle sat on the ground. Raising her head, she coldly gazed at the King of Nanzhao. There was not the slightest trace of fear on her face. Instead, there was the arrogance of a noble princess and contempt for the King of Nanzhao. "You are not worthy of humiliating this princess!"
Finished speaking, Princess Changle unhesitatingly raised the dagger and stabbed towards her own chest.
Whoosh! A streak of green light shot down from the ceiling, striking the dagger in Princess Changle's hand. The enormous force of the collision sent the dagger flying. At the same time, a dark green hairpin was nailed to a nearby pillar by Princess Changle's side.
The Nanzhao King looked in shock at this sudden situation and raised his head to look at the roof beam. He looked up and saw Ye Li, dressed in black, nonchalantly sitting on the ceiling beam, smiling and nodding at him. The King of Nanzhao recovered from his shock. Just as he was about to call for his imperial bodyguards, he saw a green shadow flash before him. Ye Li had already arrived in front of him. Without the slightest hesitation, she placed a dagger against his neck.
Ye Li helplessly looked at Princess Changle and said, "Girl, you are truly ruthless in your actions. With that dagger, you won't even need to take half a breath to see the King of Hell. "
"Your … Your Highness …" Princess Changle stared at Ye Li in a daze. Clearly, she did not understand why Ye Li would appear here.
In a heavy voice, the King of Nanzhao asked, "Princess Ding, what is the meaning of this?"
Helplessly, Ye Li replied, "In a moment of desperation, I had no other choice. King of Nanzhao, please forgive me."
Ye Li was truly helpless. Since she could not kill the King of Nanzhao, she originally had no intention of appearing before him. As a result, just as she was considering how to make the King of Nanzhao unconscious and take Princess Changle away, before she could act, this scene occurred below. For the sake of Princess Changle's life, Ye Li could only deflect the dagger in Princess Changle's hand. At the same time, she exposed herself in front of others.
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