Chapter 3, A Good Fate in Vain (Part 2)

However, the few characters "Xiaoyang Kingdom Fuyue Marquis" still left her in shock

Su Ying was about to open the back door when her subordinate paused slightly and turned to look at her silently

Su Ying asked: "Who did this?"

The Xiaoyang Kingdom has always been known for its fierce customs. It is said that in this country, renowned for its bravery and martial prowess, both men and women can inherit the throne. Since his brother is the crown prince, it at least proves that he also has the qualification to inherit the throne

If it were only Gui'er alone, she could barely manage, but she simply had no opportunity to act. Young Master Fuyue appears playful and carefree, yet his palm technique is remarkably advanced, with profound strength and an elusive nature. A mere few assassins are no match for him, clearly indicating a prestigious lineage.

Without further ado, he finally opened his mouth to reply with two words, casually unlocking the door, "You go ahead, I will come to find you shortly."

Ah ... ... Hello !

But why involve her in such an important matter

She finally couldn't help but say, "That... Third Young Master, what you are doing is not right."

Hello, what do you want to do

Son?" He murmured as he gazed at Yuanbao, slightly lost in thought. "Is this... your son?"

Su Ying slightly frowned but did not refuse. At that moment, Bai Luo Qinghui bowed slightly and took the lead, turning with the herd of horses and hurriedly departing

Gui Er explained, "As the master, the young master must at least go to the government office to verify the testimony!"

Such a reckless action, such an ambiguous statement, seemed to him no different from any other words. Yet the request in his eyes left Gui'er momentarily bewildered. In that moment of confusion, Young Master Fuyue had already grasped her arm and leaped onto the opposite wall, light and swift, startling her into quickly holding onto Yuanbao, no longer daring to look around.

This is the waterway of Yanzhou, one end leading to the Moon Lake in the city, while the other connects to the Library Head, leading to the Water City Gate, from where one can enter the Zimin River and proceed to Luming City

Su Ying pondered for a moment and said, "Please have Uncle Leng take care of it." After saying this, she took Gui Er's hand, disregarding the astonished and bewildered gazes of the guests, and turned to leave.

It is still unclear; the fatal injury was the blow that severed the head, a single strike that resulted in instant death. After a pause, the middle-aged man extended his hand, holding a bloodstained piece of cloth. "This was found on Lord Lan's wound."

The person said: "Young Master, the one who has died is Lord Lan, the Deputy General of the Yuehou Mansion!"

Along with Young Master Fu Yue, there was another voice. It was only then that Gui Er noticed, in the shadows on the other side of the alley behind the door, a bride who had already removed her phoenix crown and colorful robes, known as "Jin Rong" in Su Ying's words. Further back in the darkness were two attendants named "Bai Luo" and "Qing Hui," and behind them were several horses, with the riders completely obscured by the night, rendering them indistinguishable.

Su Ying pulled open Yuan Bao's clothing with one hand. Following the direction of his finger, Gui Er noticed a tiny pinhole on the back of her son's neck, and at that moment, a faint bruise was beginning to appear around it.

"There is no need to be so polite, my name is Bai Li Yao. You can just call me A Yao like Xiao Ying does." He waved his hand dismissively.

"Wait a moment!" Gui'er hurriedly pressed her hand against the door panel, "Although I know you, Third Young Master, are a person of great importance, first, I do not know you, and second, my son is ill and I must quickly find a doctor. It would be very troubling for me if you unilaterally decide where I should go. How about this: I swear I will never speak of having met you and Young Master Fu Yue, so please let me go!"

How is that possible!" she instinctively exclaimed.

At the stroke of midnight, they finally turned into a narrow alley, which, despite its constricted width, opened up to a remarkable view at the end. Two lanterns hung high on the walls, and the sound of water flowed gently, revealing a waterfront dock!

Upon entering the cabin, Master Fuyue casually found a seat and sat down, his expression calm and unperturbed. He even began to casually explain the historical anecdotes of the Yan Prefecture waterways to Gui'er.

I have indeed been caught up in a significant matter, which could be troublesome

But just with that one glance, Gui'er’s line of sight was immediately blocked by the crowd

His tone remained very flat, devoid of any emotional fluctuations. Gui'er stared at him in a daze; even at such a close distance, there was not a trace of flaw in his brows and eyes. At that moment, she felt somewhat disoriented, almost about to blurt out that perhaps they had really met before, but Su Ying had already opened the door, pushing her entire self outside.

Before she could regain her composure, she bumped into someone, who was none other than the young master Fuyue, with long hair and bright eyes

At this moment, a small boat is docked at the pier, its pitch-black hull blending almost seamlessly with the night, save for two points of red light at the bow.

Gui Er followed Young Master Fu Yue out of the city, encountering only one interception along the way. The opposing force was not numerous, suggesting that the main group had remained at the wedding banquet venue.

Can ... ...

Gui Er did not understand what the well-dressed groom, clad in ceremonial attire, was trying to achieve by holding onto a stranger woman with a child. Confused, she turned her head, only to meet the astonished gaze of a middle-aged man. The look in his eyes was identical to that of the bride when she had looked at her.

The technique was not particularly rude; it was simply inappropriate for men and women to have such close contact. However, the Third Young Master clearly did not mind. He merely turned Yuanbao's face to examine it closely and then said: "He has been poisoned"

The middle-aged man said: "In accordance with the young master's instructions, everyone has already departed"

Su He, the third young master Su Ying, hurriedly led Gui Er through the garden of the hall, and soon arrived at the backyard

Baili?" Gui'er immediately frowned. If she remembered correctly, Han Jin had once told her that in the Xiaoyang Kingdom, "Baili" was the national surname

Seeing him reach out, Gui'er couldn't help but let out a low exclamation, turning to the side in an attempt to evade. However, Su Ying's slender, fair hands suddenly flipped and turned, and before she knew it, they had grasped Yuanbao's arm, while the other hand naturally wrapped around Gui'er's waist, pulling her over forcefully.

She could hardly believe her eyes; they had only come out of the mountains less than a month ago, and it was entirely by chance that they arrived at this place. Who would poison a child they had never met before

Until this moment, Gui Er finally had the opportunity to express her thoughts. She cleared her throat and said, "Young Master Fu Yue..."

How could a joyous wedding banquet turn into a murder scene, with the host and newlywed simply disappearing?

Gui Er muttered to herself but did not voice it, as her intuition told her that hastily distancing herself from the matter might not be a good thing

A Yao

Well, I am the Marquis of Fuyue from the Xiaoyang Kingdom, and my elder brother is Crown Prince Lin Wang. Didn't Xiao Ying mention it to you?" He smiled at her, revealing a set of white teeth, as if such a title was merely as ordinary as saying "I live on the opposite bank of the river."

Su Ying nodded and took it, saying: "What about the others?"

Before he could finish his sentence, he had already taken out a small jade bottle from his pocket and placed it in her hand, saying: "One pill every six hours, to be taken continuously for three days"

Gui'er walked towards him holding the yuanbao, just as she was about to hand the child over, her wrist suddenly twisted, her two fingers forming a hook, and pointed towards the back of Bai Li Yao's ear

He remained silent throughout the journey, yet held her hand tightly, no matter how hard she tried, she could not break free. Gui'er was increasingly perplexed. Not to mention whether his actions were inappropriate, but to leave behind a hall full of guests and a headless corpse without any concern, does he not fear the authorities pursuing him

Gui'er smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, I've long admired you," and then continued, "Just now, Young Master Su San mentioned that the yuanbao was poisoned, and he has already given him medicine. Fu Yue... um, is there a place here for Young Master A Yao to lie down for a while?"

Su Ying replied, "I will stay here and find a way to divert them"

"Xiao Ying, why have you only just arrived? Ah, she is..." Young Master Fu Yue took a good look at the woman before him and was momentarily taken aback. Su Ying had already given a brief command: "A Yao, you and Jin Rong take her to the east along the water route to leave the city; Bai Luo Qinghui, protect the members of the Marquis's residence as they head west along the Yangshan mountain path. We will meet at the Shalu Hall in Lu Ming City in ten days!"

Young Master Fuyue coughed lightly, and immediately two men in green clothing sprang out from the boat, clasping their fists in salute and saying: "On the orders of Third Young Master, we are here to await Lord Yue!" He nodded, took Gui'er by the hand, and jumped onto the deck. The small boat quickly raised its anchor and set sail at a remarkable speed, clearly not an ordinary vessel.

Almost simultaneously, a series of sharp whistles echoed from all directions, rising and falling in intensity. Gui Er faintly heard the sound of garments fluttering in the wind. Although she could not yet see any figures, the invisible pressure converging from all sides made the atmosphere suddenly feel heavy. Su Ying's expression darkened as he said, "A Yao, I beg you, be careful!"

How familiar do you think I am with Su Ying? We have only met for the first time, Your Highness

Su Ying pulled Gui Er and quickly made her way through the crowd, arriving at the eastern corner, which was precisely where the scream had just come from. At this moment, the crowd was gathered in a circle, watching a person by the octagonal table in the center.

And you?

Gui Er had never witnessed such a terrifying scene and couldn't help but let out a scream. Su Ying glanced down at her, subtly positioning himself to shield her. At that moment, a middle-aged man emerged from the crowd examining the corpse, speaking quietly with the Third Young Master, clearly not wanting others to overhear. However, Gui Er was so close that it was impossible not to hear.

Gui Er immediately understood that this was a planned evacuation, aimed at the current "Yuehou" and the "Houfu members" in the darkness

This is a corpse, with stiff limbs, covered in blood, and the head above the shoulders has vanished without a trace

Gui Er was on the verge of tears, completely unaware that the hand resting on her waist had shifted to her shoulder, applying slight pressure as it softly said: "This is not a lethal poison, do not worry"

She called her son's name repeatedly, but Yuánbǎo kept his eyes closed, his porcelain-white face beginning to show a slight bluish tint.

"Be obedient." Su Ying suddenly stepped forward, lifting her chin with his hand, "I have more questions to ask you, be obedient."

Bailiyao was drinking tea when he heard the words "Young Master Ayiao," causing him to spray tea everywhere. He hurriedly wiped his face with his sleeve and laughed, saying, "Ayiao is just Ayiao, what kind of 'young master' is that, so strange. If it’s the medicine given to you by Xiaoying, then it’s definitely nothing to worry about; they are quite skilled at concocting these things in Qianlong Valley." Despite saying this, he still extended his hand, saying, "I know a bit about medicine; let me see what kind of poison it is."

However, this prince is now being pursued and hunted down by others

I want to stay with you! Jin Rong walked towards him without hesitation. As she passed by Gui Er, she cast a glance, whether intentional or not, her gaze deep and cold, like a knife piercing through.

You too! The Young Master of Fuyue nodded, reached out to hold Gui'er, and said, "To Luming City!"

Gui Er felt extremely dissatisfied with their repeated disregard for her wishes and took the initiative to protest, saying, "I really do not know you..."