Chapter 9, Ambushed

Dongfang Qingyao tightly held my hand and called out, "Shu'er, how do you feel?"

Only after the two of them saw that I had finished eating did they feel relieved

I stand gracefully beneath the carriage, flanked by two fine horses harnessed to it

Dongfang Qingyao was momentarily taken aback and helped me sit down to one side

Dongfang Qingyao sighed and said, "Since you have already awakened, why not tell Rong Shibei the truth? I believe he will advocate for you."

A bowl of longan, white fungus, and lotus seed porridge, along with a few exquisite pastries, is probably the best tonic one can find in this small town

Upon turning around, he saw that the man had already been pierced by a sword, the blade having passed through his chest, with blood gushing forth like a fountain. Su Xu was glaring at this man with a fierce intensity, as if he still intended to strike a few more blows; his usually composed features were twisted in shock and anger, revealing a somewhat demonic ferocity.

A tranquil street. An elderly man is slowly walking down the street with a four or five-year-old boy, holding a basket in his hand filled with some freshly purchased fruits

I could no longer sit still, enduring the pain in my feet, and began to retreat. Suddenly, I was tightly embraced by someone, and in my panic, I struggled wildly, surprisingly managing to break free.

And Su Xu has already gone out to find my dinner

As long as they first accept the fact that I am not an idiot, regardless of the reasons I concoct, they should find it easier to believe me

"The incident of falling into the water was a deliberate attempt to harm me. Naturally, I cannot let anyone know that I have regained my senses; otherwise, my days would likely become even more difficult. That is why I continue to feign ignorance." I sighed and said, "In fact, I do not quite understand why I suddenly became clear-headed. You are all educated individuals; can you help me figure it out?"

Dongfang Qingyao expressed with great regret: "Next time, I will definitely not let you get hurt"

The East is serene and graceful.

Su Xu was walking towards the inn, while Dongfang Qingyao was directing the attendant to lead the horses into the stable

I had already thought about how to respond, and with a smile, I said: "Indeed, it is not entirely so."

Dongfang Qingyao remained silent, merely touching his ear, and said: "Hmm, so Su Xiong suggested taking you out of the manor for treatment, and you were quite pleased with that?"

I felt a wave of dizziness and finally lost consciousness

It is remembered that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, it was said that in one year, only a dozen or so criminals were executed. The world praised it as a time of great governance

In my era, due to my weak fate and some innate spiritual energy, I often encountered such entities; however, after the Tang Dynasty, I had not come across such malevolent spirits. I thought that I had lost this ability after my rebirth; it seems that it is due to the rarity of vengeful spirits during the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty

A slight movement revealed that my left leg had been injured by a horse's hoof; it was already swollen, but the bandaging was done very well, and it did not hurt much. There should be no major issues, and it would recover after a few days of rest. I then asked, "What about those people? Who are they, and why did they attack us?"

Dongfang Qingyao is not to be underestimated. He carefully ensured my safety, then sprang into action, taking down several attackers with ease before rushing to rescue Su Xu. This seemingly frail Dongfang Qingyao surprisingly possesses martial skills; I had always thought the sword hanging at his waist was merely for decoration.

But where did this bone-chilling cold wind come from, making me shiver several times

So that's how it is! The other day, I heard Brother Su say that many people are envied by the heavens due to their excessive spiritual energy, causing their souls to be drawn away and their spiritual awareness to be sealed, rendering them in a state of dullness. At that time, I was not very convinced, but it seems to be true now! The time you fell into the water, you escaped death and returned, but it appears you brought back the spiritual awareness and soul that were originally left in the underworld or elsewhere.

I smiled and said, "Actually, I am really not feeling well."

If they understand clearly, they will naturally believe

I said: "I only had a quick bite on the road at noon, and now I am feeling quite uncomfortable due to hunger."

At this moment, it has appeared again. However, the target does not seem to be directed at me. This Rong Shuer's fate, however, is not one of a tragic destiny.

Several attendants rushed over, brandishing their weapons and striking forward.

I unconsciously approached the two individuals, cautiously looking around, as if every hair on my body was standing on end

I looked around in confusion

Su Xu pondered for a long time and clearly was willing to accept this explanation: "Well, I had only heard people mention it before. From the looks of it now, it should be like this."

Suddenly, several black horses charged out from the side and collided fiercely.

That is a wandering spirit in the world

It seems that in the era without guns and cannons, there were a great many martial artists

Seeing that both individuals appeared somewhat anxious, I took my time to rinse my mouth and said: "Originally, my mind was sometimes clear and sometimes confused, and I couldn't understand what was happening. However, after I fell into the water, for some reason, my mind immediately became much clearer, and many things that I previously did not understand or know became naturally comprehensible."

Dongfang Qingyao inquired: "Where do you feel unwell?"

Su Xu sighed unnaturally and said, "It is most likely directed at me, and I have truly caused trouble for Miss Rong San, for that I am sincerely sorry"

I smiled and said, "Of course, I would not wish to linger in that place of disputes. It has been flooded, it has been burned; below, it is uncertain whether it should be poisoned or whether one should fall from a height."

Another hoof was about to step on me, when a gust of wind swept by, and a man in plain clothing embraced me, gently rolling us both just as we slipped beneath the belly of the horse

I had no time to think further and suddenly pushed the two of them aside, causing myself to fall to the ground as well. A horse's hoof came down hard on my leg, striking me as if it were a hammer, and the pain was so intense that I nearly fainted

Su Xu gazed deeply at me and said, "Miss Rong San, you are frightened."

The situation is somewhat strange

Jing Qian! I couldn't help but call out.

The bloodshed obscured vision, and just looking at it was enough to make one dizzy, not to mention the constant cries of agony that occasionally escaped the mouths of the injured

Seeing my complexion gradually improve, Dongfang Qingyao rubbed his hands together and asked, "I heard from Brother Su that you were just pretending to be foolish to avoid trouble?"

Dongfang Qingyao's expression was somewhat peculiar: "Hmm, I was rather slow to realize, it seems that Brother Su had already noticed something amiss, which is why he devised a plan to bring Shu'er out."

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief

"Those who cannot take advantage have already left," said Dongfang Qingyao, frowning as he looked at Su Xu

I was wearing a light green butterfly-patterned dress, tied with a pea-green bow sash, supporting Dongfang Qingyao's hand as I slowly descended. The crystal tassels hanging from the golden hairpin touched my forehead, feeling cool and refreshing. However, the gazes of Dongfang Qingyao and Su Xu towards me were filled with admiration and warmth

Moreover, they indeed figured it out very quickly

Upon waking, I found myself lying on a soft bed, with a pair of eyes resembling those of a gentle and humble person eagerly gazing at me. Another man, dressed in a stone blue garment, was pacing back and forth in the room. As soon as they saw me awake, both of them rushed over at the same time

The eerie souls I once perceived seem to be emitting a faint, wavering laughter. All the profuse blood and the lives that have faded away are precisely what they yearn for the most

As I gazed intently, I found myself staring directly into a pair of familiar yet unfamiliar eyes

One of them struck towards me and Dongfang Qingyao, while more people surrounded Su Xu, who had quickly stepped out of the inn in response to the sound!

Su Xu did not hesitate at all, the sword inlaid with pearls and wrapped in silk gleamed like mercury spilling on the ground, rushing towards the enemy like a waterfall

The ominous wind is blowing directly towards these two individuals

This feeling is indeed too familiar to me, yet it is very strange for me in this world

Dongfang Qingyao could no longer contain his curiosity and wanted to inquire in detail about what had transpired, so he hurriedly dismounted and came to assist me in getting out of the carriage

After all, this is ancient times, and those who have not been influenced by modern education are likely to be much more receptive to strange and unconventional ideas

In the evening, we followed the official road and arrived at an ancient town. Tonight, we shall lodge here.

The breeze that brushes against the face is not cold, like the willows swaying in the wind. Although it is evening, the sun is still high, and the weather should be relatively warm.

Although the shapes of the two pairs of eyes are different, the care they express at this moment gradually envelops me in warmth.

I looked down at the large stains of blood left on my light green garment, running from the top down to the skirt, damp and dark, even carrying the warmth of life, exuding a strong smell of blood that filled the air.

I am also about to head towards the inn's main entrance

The individuals dressed in riding attire on the black horse had already dismounted and shouted: "Looking for death!"

But that is Dongfang Qingyao! The moment I called out, I realized that I had mistakenly called the wrong name in my moment of urgency

He did not mention the reason. However, I recall that day when he captured Steward Song, suspecting that his tension was due to being sent by the Crown Prince. I had already anticipated that it must be the work of someone from the Eastern Palace, aiming to assassinate this powerful ally of Prince Wei

I laughed and said: "If your daughter, who has been insane for over ten years, suddenly tells you with clarity that someone is harming her, would you believe it?"

It seems that he is quite clear about the conflict between the Crown Prince and Prince Wei, and he is likely still inclined towards the Crown Prince. However, this time it is precisely the Crown Prince's people who have harmed others, which naturally makes him feel uncomfortable