Although this "Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain" was far inferior to the Pear Blossom Rain Needles, Chu Xifeng wasn't clear on the exact speed and strength of the needles. He only knew that a weapon personally made by Tang Li, the young head of the Tang Clan, couldn't be simple.
Chu Xifeng stood a distance away, completely on guard. Han Yunxi was still slowly loading the needles one by one, in no rush.
But halfway through, she suddenly stopped and pressed a switch. In a flash, three needles shot out at the same time towards Chu Xifeng like a bolt of lightning.
Fortunately, Chu Xifeng had long been on guard and dodged to the side. But right after that, another needle flew towards his side. He bent backwards to dodge again, but all three needles pierced through his crotch at the same time to aim for the back of his head!
Of course, as Long Feiye's personal bodyguard and most capable assistant, Chu Xifeng had a few tricks up his sleeve. With a backflip, he rose into the air.
Unexpectedly! At the same time, the three needles were already waiting for him. Their strength and speed made it hard for him to dodge.
Fuck …
Chu Xifeng cursed. He never expected Han Yunxi to know exactly where he was going to dodge. He'd eavesdropped on His Highness and Tang Li's conversation and learned that this woman was a useless martial artist. That was why His Highness refused to teach her assassination weapons and told Tang Li to never teach her, as long as he made her a weapon that could make up for her lack of strength and speed.
However, based on her intelligence and talent, was she really a good-for-nothing?
While Chu Xifeng was lost in thought, a dozen or so needles shot out like a rain of needles. They surrounded him and surged towards him.
Now Chu Xifeng had no way of dodging, so he could only meet them head-on. He swept his sword horizontally and knocked down half of the needles, then turned sideways and slashed down with his sword. Clang, clang, clang! He swept away the rest of the needles.
Seeing this, Han Yunxi wasn't disappointed at all. In fact, she was very satisfied. It was already praiseworthy that this weapon had forced Chu Xifeng to make a move. If it was used against ordinary guards or assassins, it should be enough to defend itself.
In terms of strength and speed, she was very satisfied. As for how far this hidden weapon could reach, it would all depend on her hard work in the future.
Han Yunxi stopped.
After confirming that she'd really stopped, Chu Xifeng landed and praised, "Esteemed wangfei's eyesight doesn't lose to martial arts practitioners."
Even with a weapon in hand, if one didn't have good eyesight, they wouldn't be able to do anything.
Han Yunxi felt as if she had found a treasure. She was very happy. Judging from the strength and speed of this treasure, even if her hands were not crippled, she might not be able to practice it in a short time. If there was something to replace it, why should she practice hard? If this were to happen in modern times, it would be called mechanization.
With this thought in mind, Han Yunxi no longer doubted that she was a useless martial artist.
"Where's His Highness?"
It'd been days since she'd seen that guy, but he didn't dislike her. Instead, he'd given her such a good thing. He was much more considerate than she imagined, so it was necessary to thank him in person.
"This subordinate isn't sure either. He should be back in a few days for the spring hunt." Chu Xifeng really wasn't sure. He felt that His Highness Duke of Qin had been acting strange recently, but he couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.
"Is he busy with the Duke of Kang's affairs? Has he made a move? " Han Yunxi asked offhandedly. Last time, Long Fei Ye had destroyed his entire mountain village. With that guy's personality, how could he not retaliate?
Chu Xifeng still didn't understand why His Highness trusted this woman so much that he'd given her the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion to study. After some hesitation, he shook his head and said he wasn't sure.
Han Yunxi was a smart person. Seeing Chu Xifeng's reaction, she didn't pursue the matter. She faintly sensed that Long Fei Ye had some sort of secret, but Chu Xifeng clearly didn't see her as one of his own.
But this was fine too. She didn't want to know too many secrets. The more she knew, the more dangerous it'd be!
The spring hunt was approaching, so she'd see Long Fei Ye sooner or later.
After Chu Xifeng left, Han Yunxi headed for the study. She had to carefully study the Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain and use it to its fullest potential!
At this moment, Long Fei Ye finally stood up from his seat on the roof. His eyes were as cold and aloof as ever, like he was inspecting a subordinate. He looked at Han Yunxi from a lofty position. He only wanted to train this woman into his personal poisons master, that's all.
But there was a hint of domineering determination in his gaze that he didn't even notice. Even after Han Yunxi entered the room, he was still staring at her. It was a long time before he turned to leave.
Chu Xifeng assumed that he'd be dragged here to be a target practice again, but Han Yunxi spent the next few days holed up in her study studying the Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain. She didn't look for him at all.
He really didn't understand why such a perfect assassination weapon was worth studying. Shouldn't she practice more if she wanted to use it well?
Only Han Yunxi herself knew what she was doing in her study. It was worth mentioning that although the detox system was still in a state of upgrade, Han Yunxi's mental state was gradually recovering. She guessed that the detox system would give her a pleasant surprise very soon.
Time passed in the blink of an eye. The day of the spring hunt had arrived.
The spring hunt was for hunting, the summer hunt for sprouts, the autumn hunt for stalks, and the winter hunt for hunts. Although the spring hunt was a grand event in Tianning Country, it wasn't as grand as the autumn hunt. It wasn't held in the hunting grounds, but year after year, depending on the circumstances. However, it was always held in a place with dense fields of fertile farmland. On one hand, it helped the common people hunt down beasts that trampled on their crops. On the other, it was a chance for the nobles and aristocrats to stretch their limbs and get rid of their laziness after winter.
Of course, these were all high-sounding words. Be it for men or women, the Spring Hunt was a social field. Most of the people who couldn't see each other and couldn't make an appointment with each other could meet each other at the Spring Hunt. They could even become comrades who fought side by side with each other. Finding someone was simply for the sake of doing business. As long as they met the person and struck up a conversation, they wouldn't have to worry about not getting things done.
Emperor Tianhui usually didn't attend the spring hunt. For the past few years, the crown prince had been bedridden, so His Highness Duke of Qin had been in charge of the hunt. Now that the crown prince had recovered from his illness, Emperor Tianhui naturally pushed him forward. Long Fei Ye didn't mind and was more than happy to be idle. However, the crown prince was a clever man. He personally delivered the first invitation letter to the Duke of Qin's estate. Compared to his imperial father, he was even more unwilling to make an enemy out of this Imperial Qin Uncle.
Moreover, His Highness Crown Prince had plenty of things to do during this year's spring hunt, so Imperial Qin Uncle's attendance was very important to him.
This year's spring hunt was to be held in Beize County, northwest of the capital. The fertile fields there stretched as far as the eye could see, making it the largest granary of Tianning's capital city. If they set off early the next morning, they'd arrive by nightfall at the earliest.
The journey was long and the entourage was huge. Crown Prince Long Tianmo had long arrived at Beize County ahead of time to personally make arrangements. There was no such thing as a large entourage, but the invited guests only needed to arrive at the appointed time.
Most people would form their own groups of twos and threes. Leaving aside Long Fei Ye, even Grand Concubine Yi refused to form a group with anyone else.
The Duke of Qin's estate was incomparably honorable, so it wasn't easy to climb up to them.
Tonight, a disappointed Grand Concubine Yi sought out Han Yunxi for tea for the first time since she'd missed her pregnancy pulse.
"Are your bones feeling better?" Grand Concubine Yi asked with concern.
"Thanks to mufei's concern, they're much better," Han Yunxi's tone was more polite now.
"Feiye still hasn't come back. You can come with my carriage and make preparations. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."
Hearing this, Han Yunxi grew doubtful. "Early in the morning?"
Han Yunxi heard Zhao mama say that even though His Highness Duke of Qin was in charge of the spring hunt in the past, the Duke of Qin's carriage would always set off late and arrive very late. Why was it so early this year?
"Mufei, why don't we wait a little later and wait for His Highness?"
Han Yunxi wondered if Long Fei Ye would return later. Perhaps he'd be back early tomorrow morning. Chu Xifeng had said she'd see him during the spring hunt, hadn't he?
"We're not waiting anymore. He rides fast, so neither of us can keep up with him. Go make preparations and don't wake up late tomorrow."
Hearing Grand Concubine Yi's commanding tone, Han Yunxi was too lazy to coax her any further. She simply nodded and left.
Long Fei Ye still didn't show up that night. Early in the morning, Han Yunxi glanced back at his sleeping quarters before leaving the courtyard, listless the entire way. She didn't even know what she was feeling down about.
But as soon as she reached the gates, she perked up. Besides Grand Concubine Yi's luxurious carriage, there were five or six others from Marquis Pingbei's estate, the Ministry of Appointments official's, and the Duke's estate. All three families, young and old, were waiting by the sides. As soon as they saw Han Yunxi emerge, they all came forward to pay their respects.
This … what kind of rhythm was this? Who told them to come?
Han Yunxi was puzzled when Murong Wanru came out with Grand Concubine Yi by her arm. Han Yunxi was surprised. When did Murong Wanru come? She couldn't have stayed at the estate last night, right? Grand Concubine Yi didn't say a word last night?
The three families grew even more respectful at the sight of Grand Concubine Yi.
"To be able to travel with esteemed imperial concubine is the fortune of three lifetimes," the old Guogong chuckled.
The old Guogong held a high position and was an important official of two dynasties. But standing under the eaves of the Duke of Qin's estate still made him seem shorter. It was only natural for him to flatter Grand Concubine Yi.
But the Ministry of Appointments official, His Excellency Xu, only laughed. "Isn't this all thanks to the young madame's good fortune?"
The young madame was none other than the wife of Marquis Pingbei's estate's Zhangsun Che, Murong Wanru.
His Excellency Xu's words didn't sound wrong, but he'd lost his sense of propriety. The Duke's estate was flattering Grand Concubine Yi, but he didn't agree. Instead, he shifted the topic to Murong Wanru?
Han Yunxi watched and listened from the sidelines, puzzled. But Grand Concubine Yi didn't get angry, but was very happy. She chuckled and said, "Aiya, this is the first time I've heard the words' young madame. 'It's so awkward. I still haven't recovered from the shock. My family's Wanru's already married off!"
"Esteemed imperial concubine, Marquis Pingbei's estate has stolen someone's beloved. They should be punished, they should be punished!" Marquis Pingbei's wife teased.
Tsk tsk, since when could a trifling Marquis Pingbei's wife joke around with Grand Concubine Yi?
Now Han Yunxi understood. As it turned out, these people had been friends for a long time. Grand Concubine Yi could even set aside her status to chat and laugh with them. In that case, what was so strange about traveling with these three families?
Without a doubt, Murong Wanru had facilitated all of this! Han Yunxi had been busy for the past two months, so she hadn't paid much attention to Grand Concubine Yi. It looked like Murong Wanru had put in a lot of effort despite being married off.
But there was one thing that Han Yunxi couldn't figure out …
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