Five birds shed blood

Stop, Swordsman! As I entered the courtyard, two figures emerged again beneath the dim shadows of the trees and the cover of flowers, forcing me to halt between the three of them

A song "Changge Xing" has been trampled by me into a cacophony of the marketplace, yet Xi Ri Chang finds it quite enjoyable.

My hand seemed to have struck against a copper wall, and Chen Feng caught my hand strike with a single palm. I endured the pain and fought back with both hands and feet, using hand strikes, palm edges, and various leg techniques in close combat, recklessly engaging him with every move. Chen Feng, however, did not retreat at all, responding steadily with each technique, matching my killing intent without yielding. Our fierce battle did not allow for a third party to intervene, and the more than ten guards formed a complete encirclement, standing by to wait for me to reveal a flaw.

If a battle is to be fought, then let it be fought! I turned around and charged fiercely towards Chen Feng. As long as I can defeat him, the most skilled among the guards present, it should not be difficult for me to evade the other ten or so with my lightness skill.

Alright, come to my room and play a piece of pipa while we wait for Tsu Qianshou

Then, he picked me up horizontally, and after a moment of shock, my resentment could no longer be contained, and tears streamed down my face. I struggled with all my might, like a wounded beast, hitting and biting with hands and feet. With a loud thud, I was thrown to the ground. As I fell, I instantly sprang back up and lunged forward again, grappling with him. Time and again I was thrown down, yet I jumped back up each time. My strength was waning, my movements growing slower, while his eyes shone brighter. With another loud thud, I was thrown to the ground again. As I fell, I instantly sprang back up and lunged forward once more, grappling with him. Time and again I was thrown down, yet I jumped back up each time. My strength was waning, my movements growing slower, while his eyes shone brighter. I had completely lost my reason, only wanting the man before me to pay some price, even if it was just a slight wound, a drop of blood.

Tu Qianshou withdrew his hand and said solemnly: "This young lady's health is precious, and I shall not say much more; we both understand each other well. I will prescribe a remedy, and the prince may handle it as he sees fit"

Oh, is this young lady injured?" Tu Qianshou, with white hair, white eyebrows, and a white beard, his complexion rosy, glanced at me before opening the medicine chest and taking out two small porcelain bottles

I believe he must have been poisoned by the Falling Sunset Pill, while Xi Ri Chang beside him began to speak of the mist in the mountains, "Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been twenty-eight years since you and I became acquainted"

Xi Ri Chang stood in front of me in silence for a long time, the moonlight pouring down and casting his tall shadow, enveloping me within it. After a long while, he finally spoke: "I have warned you before, do not betray me. I have also hinted to you that with your current cultivation, it will not be easy to escape the royal residence."

After receiving a heavy punch from Chen Feng on my shoulder, I knew that dragging this out would only lead to a dead end. I had no choice but to take a risk and use a secret technique from my unique martial arts. As I stepped forward, my entire demeanor changed, and a hint of astonishment flashed in Chen Feng's eyes as he sensed the danger and took half a step back. The surroundings fell silent, and the entire courtyard seemed to be accompanied only by the gentle breeze and the sound of my heartbeat.

Clap, clap, clap! Applause resounded from outside the door. With red eyes filled with resentment, I looked towards the door, and who else could it be but Xi Richang?

Take care of yourself, young lady. I have important matters to attend to, so I must take my leave. With that, Chen Junzhong picked up the food basket and departed

It is Chen Feng! I will not stop my steps; I quicken my pace. If not now, when? The setting sun is still at the banquet, and all the Jingwei of the royal mansion are gathered around him.

A shattered jade and intact tiles, a dead fish and a broken net

Chen Junzhong, who is also the father of Chen Feng, carefully placed a box of medicinal soup in front of me, saying, "This is the young lady's medicinal soup, to be taken every evening from now on"

The prince has summoned me, and I shall certainly come flying with wings.

As a martial artist, what should you do when facing a stronger opponent

"Are you still unwell?" Tu Qianshou's two fingers rested on my wrist, and suddenly he let out a sound of surprise, followed by a heavy expression on his face

Chen Feng let out a cold laugh, dispelling the hidden aura around him, and a heavy killing intent immediately surrounded me. A chilling wind swept through, and in an instant, the courtyard seemed to have suddenly entered the depths of winter. I felt that Chen Feng's cultivation had reached the late stage of Qingyuan, as described by Xiri Chang, but so what? I charged at him, willing to risk mutual destruction to take him down.

The white bottle is for promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, while the blue bottle is for beautifying the skin and reducing scars. Apply externally, once in the morning and once in the evening. After saying this, Tu Qianshou crossed his arms and looked at Xiri Changdao with a smile, saying, "Consultation fee!"

He gazed at my face and sighed, "It seems like a masterpiece has been defaced by graffiti." Yet what I saw in the depths of his eyes was not pity, but coldness

The steward personally delivered it, which indicates the importance of this medicine. However, the question remains, what exactly is this medicine? I have only received a few slaps, and the poison within me will certainly not be alleviated by Tu Qianshou.

I was taken aback; I had also thought about it when I was at the Qincheng Garden, but considering that it was inconvenient and that it seemed to be a clumsy approach.

A dozen or so guards gathered in front, with Chen Feng behind them. I began to regret not taking a weapon from the armory. Although fighting barehanded is my strong suit, it was evident that facing a dozen gleaming long knives and swords would not end well for me

Six silver dollars, which were my monthly allowance for two months of swordsmanship training, exchanged for a narrow-sleeved pleated skirt. I pushed open the door, and the Changhua Courtyard was enveloped in a tranquil stillness under the night sky.

"What’s the matter, my Shu Shu? Are you feeling envious?" Xi Richang asked with a smile, "Your lightness skill is quite good as well. Do you need this king to give you some pointers?"

"Chen Feng, please summon Imperial Physician Tu Qianshou to the Wangfu at once," Xi Richang said as he turned. With his words, a ghostly figure appeared behind him, bowed, and then vanished in an instant. My eyelid twitched; this Chen Feng was the steward of Changhua Courtyard, and I had seen him several times over the past month. I did not expect his skills to be so remarkable. Such a person was right under my nose, and how many more like him were there in the Chang Wangfu?

Indeed, after twenty-nine years, Lord Thousand Hands remains vigorous and strong; I envy him!

"Hah!" I shouted fiercely, forming a one-handed seal with my finger pointing forward, striking at Chen Feng's face like a sharp knife or a poisonous needle. The smaller the point of force, the greater the explosive power; moreover, this was my true skill, infused with internal energy. Chen Feng was forced to cross his hands to receive my attack. With a series of cracking sounds, his sleeves tore apart, fluttering like butterflies, the fragments rising up to reveal a pair of iron bracers on his wrists, the iron pieces shattering and falling to the ground.

Chen Feng ceased to speak and took the lead in leaving. Soon, only I and Xi Richang remained in the courtyard, along with a few fragments of iron wrist guards, while the torn fabric had long since been carried away by the wind

I lowered my head, burying my injured face along with my shadow into the depths of the courtyard's shade

Isn't it enough for you to tie a sandbag weighing around 10 to 20 pounds on yourself every day

The sharp whistle echoed through Changhua Courtyard, signaling Chen Feng's warning. I glared at the other person, clearly only the opponent in the Solid Qi stage hesitated.

I turned around with a stern expression and heard Chen Feng say: "The prince has instructed that as long as Si Jian leaves behind a pair of arms and a tongue, Si Jian can leave the royal residence at any time"

I furrowed my brows, already prepared to strike, with no intention of holding back. Chen Feng spoke in a low voice behind me: "If Si Jian truly wishes to leave, so be it."

"Shuli, why don't you take action? All my women combined are not enough for you to handle."

You have pushed me to such a situation step by step, using me cleanly time and again. Xi Ri Chang, do you think you can dominate everything and toy with me at will? A cornered dog will jump over the wall, and I am not entirely without the means to resist! There are still ten days until the next dose of the antidote, and these ten days are enough for me to infiltrate the Imperial Medical Institute. I refuse to believe that besides Tu Qianshou, there is no other physician capable of curing the Falling Sunset Pill.

"Not bad," praised Xiri Chang.

The fierce wind resonates between my five fingers, leaving behind a pair of hands that are no different from those that seek my life

Those who stand in my way shall die

"Your Highness." A group of guards bowed. Xi Richang entered slowly, glanced at Chen Feng's hand, and said to me, "Shuli, I have underestimated you. If I had arrived half a step later, this courtyard would have been filled with countless casualties, wouldn't it?"

I closed my eyes, and the anticipated pain of a severed arm did not come. The voice of Xi Ri Chang was like a chant, "You belong entirely to this king; you shall not go anywhere!"

I spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. The recent battle with Chen Feng had forced me to exert all my strength, and his punch was not without effect. My use of secret techniques relied entirely on a single breath, and when that breath reached its peak without being released and without killing anyone, it resulted in my falling into the void, leading to internal injuries.

"Seeking death!" I was suspended in mid-air, my feet executing a flying kick. One foot struck his knife away, while the other landed squarely on his chest. The dark guard spat blood and fell to the ground, but he had successfully delayed for a moment, allowing a dozen guards to rush into the courtyard.

I followed him into the room, and after tuning the strings, the noisy pipa melody began to play. The thunderous war drums echoed incessantly, depicting the fierce battlefield where the warriors of the two armies fought valiantly, vowing to die in battle against the enemy. This was the original melody of "Chang Ge Xing," which greatly pleased Li Yong. However, the version of "Chang Ge Xing" that I led was overly noisy, and the fighting resembled child's play. I told myself that I must not harbor murderous intentions, at least not for now. Through Chen Feng, I had realized that my strength was insufficient to shake the Wang family of Chang, and that personally killing Xi Ri Chang was simply a joke. Yet, the version of "Chang Ge Xing" that I led was overly noisy, and the fighting resembled child's play. I told myself that I must not harbor murderous intentions, at least not for now. Through Chen Feng, I had realized that my strength was insufficient to shake the Wang family of Chang, and that personally killing Xi Ri Chang was simply a joke.

I opened the food container, and to my astonishment, there was only an empty bowl inside

Carefully recalling the conversation between Xiri Chang and Tu Qianshou, the body is precious, and time flies; I am now twenty-eight! A possibility emerges, and I cannot help but clench my fists again. The ruthless Xiri Chang has plotted against me time and again, as if he will not rest until he has completely drained me.

He lifted me up, his handsome face magnifying before my eyes

Chen Feng hesitated for a moment before saying: "Your Highness, Si Jian possesses exceptional skills, I kindly ask you to consider this matter carefully."

The fallen shadow guard was still gasping for breath, yet he said, "Sir Jian, please stay!"

I slowly slumped to the ground, unable to even defeat Chen Feng. How could I possibly be a match for Xi Ri Chang?

I paused in front of Changhua Academy, and the shadow of Xi Ri Chang appeared like a ghost. After not seeing him for an entire month, he chose to appear just after I had been beaten. From his face, I recognized the sinister visage of the conspiracy, and the murderous intent in my heart could no longer be concealed

I completely do not understand the words of these two individuals, only knowing that the white-haired old man before me not only has a close friendship with Xi Richang but is also a figure who balances both martial prowess and cunning schemes. Surely, one who can sit and laugh with Xi Richang is not an ordinary person

Enduring, I clenched my fists tightly

He suddenly tore my clothes apart. I came to my senses and bit my lower lip, squeezing out the last bit of strength to resist. We fought again, and he dragged me inside. I struggled desperately, but my clothes turned into tattered pieces, scattered all over the ground. By the time he dragged me into the dormitory, I was completely bare.

I present the answer I have prepared in advance, "I will take action; there is no one else but death." Qian Fei and her maidservant are merely supporting characters; the true protagonist stands before me.

The setting sun bent down, pulling up one of my arms

Xi Ri Chang snorted coldly and said: "You may leave now!"

I returned to Changhua Courtyard with an unsightly face, the afternoon sun bright enough for the servants and maids along the way to see me clearly. Even though I remained composed, a sense of humiliation quietly arose within me. Ever since I was captured by Xi Ri Chang, I have been suppressing my feelings. Why must I endure this? Why can I not act according to my own desires? If fate is unjust and plays tricks on me, why should I not abandon the favor of the divine? The blood within me roars in defiance, urging me to take up real weapons and escape the demon's hall at all costs, even if it means death. Why must I endure this? Why can I not act according to my own desires? If fate is unjust and plays tricks on me, why should I not abandon the favor of the divine? The blood within me roars in defiance, urging me to take up real weapons and escape the demon's hall at all costs, even if it means death

I was taken aback; is this a step down offered to me? Beneath the clear perception of my murderous intent.

Tu Qianshou carried an old medicine box and instantly sat down in front of Xiri Chang. I was taken aback; the physician's lightness of foot was still above Chen Feng and me.

It is my turn

Although this method is rather clumsy, it is indeed effective! Xi Richang seemed to sense my confusion and elongated his tone, saying, "There are no shortcuts in cultivation; the way of heaven rewards diligence, especially for those who are not inherently clever."

The setting sun avoided the blood I spat out and frowned, saying: "Look at what you've become!"

This exquisite rendition of "The Long Song" is something I am hearing for the first time. As the piece concluded, a strange, aged voice came from outside the room

I stepped lightly into the second courtyard when a cold voice sounded behind me, "Si Jian, stop!"

I looked up with a sorrowful expression, "I have left behind a tongue and a hand, can the prince spare me?" It is somewhat laughable; if I truly had to choose, I would rather remain dismembered than stay by the side of the demon.

"Have you vented enough?" Xi Richang remained impeccably dressed and poised, while I could only crawl on the ground, gasping loudly. Midway through my gasps, I suddenly felt a tickle in my throat and coughed up blood again

Xi Ri Chang smiled and said, "Look at your face full of killing intent. I thought you were getting impatient and wanted to break out of the royal palace."

The Great Sage of the Thousand Hands arrives quite swiftly, " smiled Xiri Chang.

I paced back and forth in the room, yet I could not dispel the pent-up anger in my heart. The words of Xi Ri Chang from that day still linger in my ears

I did not answer him; my hand blade responded to him. During the more than a month of cultivation at the Chang Wang Mansion, I have broken through the Solid Qi stage, and my cultivation at the early stage of Clear Origin gives me greater confidence than the infamous Scar Liu. In our first encounter, one of the two opponents fell, and although I did not take his life, the wrist struck by my hand blade will not be able to lift heavy objects for at least ten days to half a month.

"Do you still have the strength?" Xiri Chang stood before me, resembling an invincible force that could not be toppled.

You are quite straightforward! Even Xi Richang is not angry, grabbing my hand and placing it in front of him, saying, "You can skip the pulse check!"

I pressed my hand to my chest and glared at him, aware that my face bore wounds. After the fierce battle, I was disheveled yet exuded an air of murderous intent, akin to that of a demon.

I brushed past him, the sound of the knife whistling behind me

Tu Qianshou swiftly wrote out a prescription, and his handwriting could rival that of Xirichang. I stared at the entire prescription for quite a while, yet I could not comprehend a single word or phrase. Xirichang deftly snatched the prescription from my hand and coldly said, "This is none of your concern! Withdraw at once." This was the first time he had flaunted the prince's authority in front of me.

I heard my own despondent voice, "It's gone."

Please provide your guidance, Your Highness

Cough! Tu Qianshou laughed and scolded, "Your Highness has been counted since the womb, twenty-nine years."

Chen Feng said expressionlessly: "Why has Si Jian, who has not left Changhua Courtyard for many days, come out tonight?"

I was sent back to my own room, while the sun set over the grand banquet where thousands of hands were slaughtered. On ordinary days, as a mere maid, I was not even entitled to a seat at the main table, let alone at the grand feasts of the royal residence. In my room, I was having the three dishes and a soup sent from the kitchen, pondering how to find some heavy objects to enhance my skills in lightness techniques, when the steward Chen Junzhong unexpectedly came to visit.

I resolutely glanced outside the room; since it had come to this point, what was there left to resist? I jumped up again, but this time I tightly embraced him, frantically tearing at his clothes. The silk and satin billowed up and then fell down, and I finally collapsed onto his bed, as if falling into an endless pool of blood, the taste of blood having already seeped from my lips to the depths of my heart

I smashed the empty medicine bowl onto the ground, and the scattered shards of porcelain seemed to mock me, not truly poisoned yet refusing to escape, while those who are genuinely poisoned choose to shatter and give up.

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