Although she wasn't as tall as the woman, Han Yunxi was sitting on Long Fei Ye's exclusive horse. Her aura alone was enough to suppress the other woman.
She looked down disdainfully and teased, "This wangfei thought that all the women in the world had nightmares after this wangfei married His Highness. Miss Shuang 'er's nightmares came a little too late, didn't they?"
All the women in the world? Han Yunxi wasn't exaggerating. Of Cloud Realm Continent's three princes, Tianning's Duke of Qin was the most adored by all the women in the world. But no woman in the world could win his favor.
Han Yunxi knew she was no exception, but since she was sitting on Long Fei Ye's horse today, she wouldn't allow herself to back down. She still remembered Grand Concubine Yi's words: no matter what, she couldn't lose face for the Duke of Qin's household.
"So this is Qin Wangfei. Shuang 'er heard that on the day of the wedding …"
Leng Shuang Shuang trailed off with a meaningful smile and introduced herself. "This one is Leng Shuang Shuang of the City of Daughters."
There were four cities in the world: Medical City, Medicine City, Carefree City, and the City of Daughters. Medical City had its medical academy, Medicine City had its three great clans, while Carefree City and the City of Daughters both had their own city lord system. Carefree City was ruled by the Qi Clan, while the City of Daughters was ruled by the Leng Clan.
Han Yunxi's guesses were right. This woman's origins weren't small, but what did that have to do with her?
She was very honest. "I don't know you."
Leng Shuang Shuang assumed that the lowly Han Yunxi would feel ashamed after revealing her identity, but she ended up losing face instead. Of course, Leng Shuang Shuang didn't stop there. She acted as if she didn't mind and said, "I'm the Fourth Young Miss of the Leng Clan, a contender for the future head of the Leng Clan. I've known His Highness Duke of Qin for a long time. Qin Wangfei isn't a kindred spirit, so it's normal that you don't know me."
These words were telling Han Yunxi that they were from different worlds and that Han Yunxi wasn't worthy of His Highness Duke of Qin.
Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi remained lofty and said lazily, "Since you've stated your clan so clearly, this wangfei will treat it as knowing someone like you."
Her words made it sound like Leng Shuang Shuang was eager to introduce herself and hope that Han Yunxi would remember her. On the social scene, only those who were of lower status but were eager to make friends with someone of a higher status would take the initiative to report their background in detail!
Otherwise, once the name was thrown out, it would mean everything, and there would be no need for others to ask.
Leng Shuang Shuang's background was indeed miles ahead of Han Yunxi's, but she just so happened to meet a Han Yunxi who didn't even care about her own background. If she didn't care about her own background, why would she care about someone else's?
Showing off in front ''t's's.
Looking at the calm and composed Han Yunxi, the arrogant Leng Shuang Shuang couldn't understand where Han Yunxi's confidence came from. But this was the first time in her life that she felt inferior in front of a girl her age.
She didn't want to admit it, but she wasn't willing. Killing intent flashed through her eyes, but seeing that Long Fei Ye was present, she didn't act out. She maintained her smile and calmly changed the topic. "Isn't Your Highness Duke of Qin curious why Shuang 'er is in the palace sedan?"
Compared to the likes of Princess Changping and Duanmu Yao, this woman was much more rational and cool-headed. She knew the big picture and wasn't the type to throw tantrums for no good reason. It was no wonder she was one of the candidates to succeed the City of Daughters.
"This prince isn't interested."
Compared to Han Yunxi, Long Fei Ye was the real lofty one. Leng Shuang Shuang was famous for being cold and elegant, but unfortunately, she still couldn't enter his eyes.
Cold as he finished speaking, he turned his horse around and prepared to leave.
But at this time, the experts that Leng Shuang Shuang brought with her immediately spread out and surrounded them.
"Duke of Qin, someone in the City of Daughters offered a sky-high price for ten experts to buy your head. Shuang 'er took on all of them. Shouldn't you properly thank Shuang' er?" Leng Shuang Shuang smiled.
Medicine City valued medicine, Medical City valued doctors. The City of Daughters and Carefree City were ruled by assassins and mercenaries. The City of Daughters valued women over men, while Carefree City valued men over women. There were crouching tigers and hidden dragons in these two cities. The Leng clan and the Qi clan were assassin clans with the longest histories.
Han Yunxi glanced around and discovered that there were exactly ten black-clothed experts. She was still shocked. She could ignore Leng Shuang Shuang's identity, but she couldn't ignore Leng Shuang Shuang's ability. To actually come to the City of Daughters and offer a sky-high reward, the empress dowager's move was too ruthless.
One against ten wasn't something fun. Since Leng Shuang Shuang accepted the empress dowager's reward, how could she come here for nothing?
Long Fei Ye swept his gaze over the ten people and sneered, "You think too highly of yourself!"
He, Long Fei Ye, hated owing people favors, especially to women.
Leng Shuang Shuang wasn't angry. She actually pouted her delicate red lips and said coquettishly, "Your Highness Duke of Qin, this will make things difficult for Shuang 'er. The reputation of the City of Daughters can't be destroyed."
How many men in the world could resist a cold beauty like her when she lowered herself and acted coquettishly? Unfortunately, Long Fei Ye didn't even look at Leng Shuang Shuang. He didn't even deign to speak to her. He grabbed Han Yunxi and rode away.
With a glance from Leng Shuang Shuang, the ten experts flew out like arrows. A few of them blocked Long Fei Ye's path and brandished their swords to attack Long Fei Ye's horse.
Killing intent flashed past Long Fei Ye's eyes as he grabbed Han Yunxi and took to the skies. At the same time, the horse's limbs were all chopped off, causing it to wail in anguish.
Long Fei Ye landed on the ground and the ten experts surrounded them. They didn't take any further action, but Han Yunxi could clearly sense the killing intent emanating from their bodies. It was different from any of the experts she'd met before.
These were professional assassins, and the best of the best.
Leng Shuang Shuang walked over with a sincere look in her eyes. "Duke of Qin, since Tianning's imperial clan can't tolerate you, why don't you come back to the City of Daughters with Shuang 'er? Madam Leng won't treat you unfairly."
Leng Shuang Shuang had been hired to rope in Long Fei Ye! It had to be said that this was wishful thinking on her part. It was also Long Fei Ye's charm.
Han Yunxi assumed that Long Fei Ye would say "no," but this man didn't even bother to say "no." Cold as he said, "Even if you chop off your lordship's horse, your lordship won't tolerate you."
How domineering!
Han Yunxi was awed, and so was Leng Shuang Shuang. Her eyes shone with fanatical worship. If not for her clan's mission, she wouldn't want to offend this man no matter what.
However, Tianning's empress dowager's bounty had been personally accepted by the Leng Clan head. He wanted to use this as an excuse to rope in the Duke of Qin, so she couldn't disobey orders. She had to bring Long Fei Ye back.
"Your Highness Duke of Qin, please instruct me!"
As soon as Leng Shuang Shuang finished speaking, the ten experts all made their moves. For a moment, the glint of blades and the shadow of swords filled the air with killing intent. Long Fei Ye held onto Han Yunxi with one hand and held his sword with the other as he fought against the ten swords. The shadows of his sword flashed like lightning as they clashed fiercely.
The ten experts' swords were very fast, but Long Fei Ye's was even faster. Han Yunxi wanted to use her hidden weapons to help, but she couldn't find a chance. She only felt the shadows of swords flickering in front of her. She couldn't even tell who they belonged to and was afraid that she'd be more of a hindrance than a help.
Han Yunxi had seen Long Fei Ye's swordsmanship many times before. His skills were cold and severe, and his sword qi was domineering. Basically, his sword would slice the throat as soon as it left his hand, and he could eliminate a whole group of assassins with ease.
After all, Long Fei Ye's swordsmanship was taught by Tianshan Kenzō and lived up to its reputation.
However, this time, Long Fei Ye still couldn't gain the upper hand after more than 30 moves. Moreover, he was still standing in the same place, which was equivalent to being pinned down.
The assassins carefully selected by the Leng family of the City of Daughters really couldn't be underestimated.
Han Yunxi realized that there was always someone better than you. There were so many experts and the world was so big.
Of course, it was ten against one, and they still had to protect her. Although Long Fei Ye was pinned down, he was still able to fight freely. This was already considered very strong, and the ten experts secretly admired him.
If they were to fight Long Fei Ye one-on-one, Long Fei Ye would definitely win. Thus, even if Long Fei Ye couldn't win, he didn't show any signs of losing.
They couldn't guarantee that Long Fei Ye didn't have any reinforcements. Once reinforcements arrived, things would be troublesome.
When one of the assassins was dodging, he gave Leng Shuang Shuang a look. Leng Shuang Shuang immediately understood. Actually, even without the assassin's reminder, she knew that she had to take action. Moreover, her target was Han Yunxi.
Although she didn't want to admit it, at this moment, Han Yunxi, who was in Long Fei Ye's arms, was indeed Long Fei Ye's only weakness.
Very good, take this opportunity to get rid of Han Yunxi!
Leng Shuang Shuang immediately drew her sword and joined the ten top assassins. The ten top assassins were dealing with Long Fei Ye, and Leng Shuang Shuang's first move was aimed at Han Yunxi.
Long Fei Ye was fighting ten against one. He couldn't free himself at all. If he wanted to deal with Leng Shuang Shuang, he would definitely be distracted. The ten top assassins were waiting for him to be distracted!
Who knew that just as Leng Shuang Shuang's first move was about to strike, Long Fei Ye suddenly pushed Han Yunxi away, causing her to fall to the ground at the side.
Seeing this, Leng Shuang Shuang's eyes flashed with gratification. She thought, so what if Long Fei Ye protected Han Yunxi? At the critical moment of life and death, he would still treat this woman like dirt and push her away mercilessly.
Leng Shuang Shuang only wanted to trap Long Fei Ye and didn't have any intention of hurting him. She immediately retreated from the ten top assassins and turned to look at Han Yunxi.
Han Yunxi fell to the ground. Her buttocks were hurting all over. Long Fei Ye's push just now was really forceful. However, she knew that if he didn't use force, she probably wouldn't be able to safely avoid the assassins' blades.
However, it was also good that Long Fei Ye pushed her away. He had less of a burden, and she … Thinking of this, Han Yunxi lowered her head and a sly look flashed across her eyes.
Leng Shuang Shuang coldly looked at Han Yunxi and walked over step by step. Her footsteps were especially heavy. Her long sword dragged on the ground, drawing a long trail.
Han Yunxi raised her head to look at her. She revealed a nervous expression and moved back. Her face was timid. "You, what do you want to do?"
"What do you think?" Leng Shuang Shuang smiled especially elegantly.
"The Duke of Qin has already pushed me away. You can't use me to threaten him!" Han Yunxi hurriedly explained.
Leng Shuang Shuang laughed coldly. "Qin Wangfei, so you still have some self-awareness. Although you can't threaten him, if you ruin this face of yours, won't he never bring you out in the future?"
"Ah … Save me! Don't come over!" Han Yunxi screamed and continuously retreated.
Long Fei Ye, who was dealing with the top ten assassins, glanced over from the corner of his eyes. However, he quickly withdrew his gaze. It wasn't clear if he was worried about her or if he was looking down on her.
Leng Shuang Shuang was already standing high up in front of Han Yunxi. She admired Han Yunxi's cowardice with great interest and slowly raised her long sword.
"Don't … Don't come over!" Han Yunxi was so frightened that she covered her face with both hands. It was this action that she activated her hidden weapon. Several golden needles flew out from her wrist without warning. The advantage of close distance made up for the lack of strength and speed of the Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain. Even if Leng Shuang Shuang was an expert, she couldn't dodge in time. Only when the golden needles sank into her wrist did she realize it!
She fell into a trap!
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