"Senior Luo …"
Han Yunxi was about to speak, but she retracted her words as soon as they left her mouth. She sighed softly and looked out the window.
Things have already gotten to this point, she thought, asking this old man is pointless. If I want to know everything, I might as well ask Gu. Who knows if he'll come along?
Luo Zuishan had been treating Han Yunxi like air, but when he saw her stop in the middle of her question, he couldn't help but give Han Yunxi a few more looks.
He assumed that Han Yunxi would speak again, but she simply walked out of the room, leaving Luo Zuishan feeling a little disappointed.
After some hesitation, he opened his mouth of his own accord and said in a low voice, "Lass, if you had something to say, you might as well have said it directly."
Hearing this, both Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue gave a start. Even the arrogant old man had times when he took the initiative!
Han Yunxi gave Gu Beiyue a secret grin before diving into the carriage. She got straight to the point and said, "Regarding the crown prince's illness, this junior has a few things I don't understand and would like to ask senior for guidance."
Unexpectedly, Luo Zuishan refused without a second thought. "Before the consultation, Old Man won't discuss his illness with anyone, including you two."
Han Yunxi couldn't help but want to roll her eyes. We're in the same boat now, all right? Would I tell Xi Yubo about this?
"Senior Luo, this junior won't ask anything. I just want to confirm one thing: whether my previous diagnosis was right or wrong," Han Yunxi said seriously.
Once Long Tianmo's illness was brought to the Council of Elders, things would become much more complicated. Not only would it become a contest between her and Emperor Tianhui, but the various factions of the medical academy's Council of Elders as well. After all, Xi Yubo and Luo Zuishan were representatives of different factions.
At this point, Han Yunxi didn't want to cause any more trouble for herself. She just wanted to prove that she didn't misdiagnose. She didn't care about anything else.
Luo Zuishan didn't answer immediately. Instead, he looked meaningfully at Han Yunxi before lowering his voice. "Old Man can give you a clear answer, but you have to answer Old Man's question first."
"Senior, please speak," Han Yunxi said without hesitation.
But unexpectedly, Luo Zuishan's question was completely unexpected. He said, "Han Yunxi, what's your relationship with Gu?"
It really was Gu who had invited Luo Zuishan!
"What's your relationship with Gu?"
Han Yunxi blurted out. Who would have thought that at this moment, the carriage would suddenly come to a stop. Then, the horses raised their front hooves, and the cries of the horses soared into the sky!
"Be careful, there's an assassin!"
Gu Beiyue shouted as he tried to control the carriage. Han Yunxi wanted to come out and take a look, but it was too late. She followed Luo Zuishan and was tossed around in the carriage, completely out of control. Only the heavens knew how violently the carriage was jolting.
Soon, the sounds of close combat could be heard from outside. The commotion was huge, and it seemed to be getting more and more intense. Qinwang Rong had brought many guards with him, so it was clear that there were also many assassins.
Who were these assassins coming for?
Almost everyone's first reaction was Han Yunxi. Who told her to be kidnapped so many times?
Thus, most of the guards rushed towards her. But who would have thought that the assassins were actually coming for Crown Prince Long Tianmo?
In the chaos, the medicine boy was thrown off the carriage. Two black-clothed assassins flew up and actually drove the carriage away. At this moment, everyone finally understood.
"All guards, protect His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Qinwang Rong shouted as he raised his sword and pushed aside the guards by his side to be the first to rush over.
Unfortunately, there were too many black-robed assassins. Qinwang Rong was outnumbered and held back by a few of them. All he could do was watch as Long Tianmo's carriage drove further and further away.
As soon as the carriage was far away, the black-robed assassins began to retreat. How could Qinwang Rong be willing to give up? He cut off the carriage's reins and urged his horse to give chase.
Seeing this, none of the guards dared to delay and followed closely behind. Soon enough, the scene was empty except for Han Yunxi's group.
Luo Zuishan stroked his beard. Although he didn't say a word, his rapid movements betrayed his inner thoughts.
It'd be best if Qinwang Rong could get the crown prince back. Otherwise, Emperor Tianhui had every reason to go to Medical City and demand the crown prince back. He was the one who'd started this, so he'd be in the most trouble then.
Dammit, just where did these assassins come from? Why did they kidnap Tianning's crown prince?
Qinwang Rong didn't return for a long time. Even Xi Yubo's patience ran out. Coldly, he looked at Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue and said in a strange tone, "This … heheh … it's simply a conspiracy!"
Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue would be the ones to benefit the most from Long Tianmo's kidnapping and death. In other words, it was very possible that Han Yunxi and the rest had directed and acted out the kidnapping!
Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue naturally understood Xi Yubo's meaning, but they were too lazy to pay him any attention. Luo Zuishan only laughed coldly and ridiculed, "Are Tianning's guards all good-for-nothings? They can't even protect a single carriage? "
In other words, Xi Yubo was afraid of the Council of Elders' consultation and losing. It was very possible that Qinwang Rong and Xi Yubo had directed and acted out the kidnapping.
"You!" Xi Yubo was enraged. He was full of self-confidence and couldn't wait for the consultation to kick Luo Zuishan under his feet.
"Hmph!" Luo Zuishan snorted. He was equally full of self-confidence and wanted to suppress Xi Yubo during the consultation.
Very soon, the two old men began to quarrel. Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue sat in the carriage, exchanging glances. Besides waiting for news from Qinwang Rong, they didn't know what to do for now.
Of course, they were certain that Luo Zuishan and Xi Yubo weren't the true culprits behind the scenes. Long Tianmo had made plenty of enemies on a daily basis. Add that to the fact that he was the crown prince, and there were plenty of people in Tianning's court who wanted his life.
"Kidnapping the crown prince at a time like this is a bit interesting," Gu Beiyue chuckled in a low voice.
Han Yunxi was still trying to figure it out when a group of black-robed assassins suddenly appeared from all directions and surrounded them.
Luo Zuishan and Xi Yubo immediately stopped arguing and stared at each other in disbelief.
How could there be more assassins?
Who were they targeting this time?
"Are you guys in cahoots?" Han Yunxi asked loudly as she subconsciously reached out to protect Gu Beiyue behind her. She didn't know martial arts either, but she knew poisons and hidden weapons. She could still give it a try.
Gu Beiyue allowed Han Yunxi to protect him as a trace of warmth flitted through his eyes.
The leader of the black-robed men didn't answer Han Yunxi, but raised his broadsword. "Brothers, attack! Capture them alive!"
"You don't have the skills yet!"
Han Yunxi gave a cold snort. She was about to release her hidden weapons when the situation exceeded her expectations once again. All of the black-robed assassins suddenly rushed towards Xi Yubo and Luo Zuishan. The leader seized Luo Zuishan at lightning speed and turned to leave.
This … what kind of rhythm was this?
So these assassins weren't here for Han Yunxi, either?
"Halt!"
Han Yunxi reacted very quickly. As she shouted, her hidden needles flew out, several of them aimed at the back of the leader's head.
But who would've thought that the black-robed man would suddenly turn around and use Luo Zuishan as a shield?
Han Yunxi had used a lethal poison in a moment of desperation. He would die without a doubt and wouldn't even have time to detoxify the poison.
It was over!
If Luo Zuishan died, she and Gu Beiyue wouldn't be able to live either.
Han Yunxi wished she could withdraw all of her needles, but it was already too late. Just as the needles were about to sink into Luo Zuishan's head, Gu Beiyue's hand peeked out of his sleeve. A small golden throwing knife was hidden in his gentle jade-like hand. It seemed to be held lightly, but it gave off an inexplicable feeling of power. It was as if this throwing knife was an arrow on a fully loaded bow, about to explode at any moment.
However, no one expected that there would be someone even faster than this throwing knife, and with even more explosive power!
A red-robed man appeared out of thin air, his luxurious red robes fluttering in the wind. His ink-black hair fluttered in the wind, and his face was like that of a celestial being.
With a glance in the air, he had already kicked out, sending Luo Zuishan and the black-robed assassin flying at the same time, dodging Han Yunxi's poison needles in the nick of time.
The black-robed assassin wasn't someone easy to deal with. Even after falling to the ground, he didn't let go of Luo Zuishan. As soon as he landed, he grabbed Luo Zuishan and turned to flee without hesitation. At the same time, the other black-robed assassins surrounded the red-robed man.
At this time, Han Yunxi came to her senses and immediately used her poison needles to help. Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain burst out like a rain of needles, drowning the black-robed assassins and helping the red-robed man out of his predicament.
The red-robed man immediately chased after Luo Zuishan and the others, but he didn't forget to glance back and smile at Han Yunxi. This smile made his long and narrow eyes narrow. Although he was wearing a mask, he was still devastatingly beautiful.
A red-robed evildoer with a warm smile. Who could it be?
Han Yunxi was very sure that it was him, Gu!
Although the black-robed assassins were menacing and had extraordinary strength, with Gu chasing after them, Han Yunxi was completely at ease. This guy's martial arts were exceptional and his poison skills were mysterious. He would definitely be able to protect Luo Zuishan.
In the face of Han Yunxi's poison needles, the other black-robed assassins didn't linger and quickly fled.
This time, Xi Yubo didn't make any sarcastic remarks. He looked at Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue with an uneasy expression.
Were these assassins from the same group or two? Why had they come for the crown prince? Why had they kidnapped Luo Zuishan?
Was it a personal grudge, or was it related to the Council of Elders' consultation?
The situation suddenly became somewhat incomprehensible.
Would there be more assassins coming?
If they did, who would they kidnap?
"In Old Man's opinion, we should leave first. Once we pass through the mountain in front, we'll reach Medical City. Let's see who dares to be arrogant then." Xi Yubo spoke arrogantly, but he was actually afraid.
Han Yunxi refused, "Director Luo should be back soon. We'll wait here. If you're afraid, you can leave first."
"Afraid? What a joke, Old Man is afraid? Old Man … Humph … "Xi Yubo was filled with anger. As he spoke, he approached Han Yunxi.
Wait, could Han Yunxi wait for Luo Zuishan to return?
At this time, Gu had already taken care of the black-robed assassin and rescued Luo Zuishan safely. However, they didn't immediately turn back.
Luo Zuishan carefully examined the black-robed assassin's corpse. After a thorough examination, he was very certain that this black-robed assassin was from Northern Li and was a well-trained killer.
Gu crossed his arms and leaned against a tree trunk, smiling, "Aren't they all human? What's the difference?"
"Their bones are different." Luo Zuishan thought back and forth. He hadn't offended anyone in Northern Li.
However, Gu wasn't on the same wavelength as him. Gu smiled and asked, "Hey, what do you think of that Poison girl?"
At this time, Luo Zuishan looked up, disdain written all over his face, "Not much."
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