Chapter 7, Assassination

Park Eun-young suddenly woke up

The knife in his hand clattered as it fell to the ground. He deeply regretted it, hating himself for being so arrogant. There was not a single servant outside the eastern wing where he lived.

As night deepens, the sounds of laughter and merriment faintly emanate from various chambers of the Linghua Pavilion, which is quite normal.

However, he no longer has the energy to think more deeply. He stared with wide eyes as he took his last breath

In a state of confusion, he felt a breeze rushing towards him. He remembered that he had personally closed the doors and windows before going to sleep. The moment the cool wind swept in, Park Eun-young instinctively pressed his throat, and the knife he held in his arms was suddenly drawn from its sheath

Time passed little by little. The sound of silk and bamboo instruments from various places in the Linghua Tower gradually diminished, and the guests had all embraced the young women to rest. Apart from the patrolling guards, no one else moved about in the building

The sound of a cold clash echoed as the unsheathed sword met the dagger that was lunging towards him.

Am I really the bait for catching the rare treasure? Why does Eunuch Tan want me to be this lure? ... Could it be that Eunuch Tan already knows about me ...

The Yishui Pavilion is spacious, with the main room located twenty zhang away from the east wing. However, in the stillness of the night, the sound of the bed collapsing is quite loud. Pu Yinying is confident that the subordinates will definitely hear it. It will only take a few breaths for them to arrive.

He lay on the bed, fully dressed, with his eyes closed after turning off the light

Before him lay a vast darkness. Park Eun-young felt as if the hole in his chest resembled the legendary abyss, exuding a chilling air. He was on the brink of death. In an instant, his mind became remarkably clear.

The Yishui Pavilion is a standalone courtyard by the lake. The eunuch Xue, disguised as a servant, has taken residence in the main room. The young ladies of the Ninghua Tower have not left either. A maid is currently bringing in a late-night snack to the main room. People only enter and do not exit, and the arrangements have no flaws whatsoever

He had never doubted the judgment of the overseer: Zhenlong would definitely appear in Yangzhou and would certainly assassinate Eunuch Xue. With less than two hours until dawn, he felt a bit relaxed. This time was indeed the most exhausting part of the day. After arriving in Yangzhou during the day and setting up an ambush, he sensed fatigue creeping in. ... Perhaps I should take a nap; I will have more energy tomorrow ...

It turns out...! ... that Zhenlong's target is me.! Before his death, Park Yinying suddenly realized that Zhenlong intended to kill the people of the Eastern Depot, not the eunuchs in the palace. The six individuals he had assassinated earlier were all eunuchs, but they were all from the Eastern Depot.

A silver light flashed before his eyes in the darkness. Lying on the bed, he had no time to evade it; in a moment of desperation, he exerted all his strength and struck the bed with a palm.

The assassin's exquisite strategy? A single sentence left him in such agony that his vision blurred. He coughed violently, spitting out blood.

That child has become the assassin Zhenlong? What did she take? No, outside is the lake, I cannot let her escape! Park Yinying's mind raced with various thoughts. The human will can always unleash astonishing power. He used his last ounce of strength to raise his arm. ... The crossbow bolt tied to his arm shot out with a whoosh ...! ... He heard a muffled grunt, it hit!

"Park Yinying, the ghosts of the Jiang family you helped annihilate ten years ago are all waiting for you. I remember your face; I have never forgotten it." The man in black gritted his teeth. He took a couple of breaths, as if trying to calm his agitated emotions.

Park Yinying said quietly, "It is only one night and one day's work. Do not be negligent"

He does not wish to die in a muddled manner; rather, he wants to delay time

Park Eun-young heard not a single sound of disturbance

Is it possible that Zhenlong will not appear tonight? Park Eun-young furrowed her brows tightly

During the journey, Elder Tan once remarked: "Zhenlong may not necessarily be a single person"

Another heavy blow struck his chest. Park Eun-young spat out a mouthful of fresh blood

As he exerted force with his back to leap, the reaction speed of his body slowed down. He watched in disbelief as a slender and long dagger pierced into his chest, as effortlessly as if it were stabbing into a block of tofu

Park Yinying glanced at the main house and entered the east wing alone

At the moment the man in black fell into the lake, a hand caught her and casually threw out a concealed weapon

I am very grateful to you for leaving me a life, giving me the opportunity to kill you!" After the man in black finished speaking, he took something from the room and turned to leap out of the window.

The adult. As per your instructions, Master Xue has already sent them to rest at the Lan Cui Pavilion. The eldest young master of the Lin family is staying at the Lan Cui Pavilion with his guards. The remaining seven chambers of the Ning Hua Tower are occupied by four locals and two outsiders. One room is still vacant. All have been arranged with people to keep watch.

The bed collapsed with a crash, and he fell to the ground, disheveled yet effectively evading the blow.

If it were myself, the best opportunity to act would be tomorrow. During the Dragon Boat Festival in May, there are lion dances and operas by the riverside, and dragon boat races to watch. With so many people and the lively atmosphere, it is easier to take advantage of the chaos, unlike in this heavily guarded Linghua Tower. It feels like facing a formidable enemy, staying awake all night; by tomorrow, my own people will be exhausted. Is this really what Zhenlong desires?

The man in black suddenly drew out a dagger

Ten years ago ... ! ... the Jiang family was exterminated! There are still people from the Jiang family alive ... ! Park Eun-young's pupils suddenly widened. ... ... It is that child who struggled endlessly in his arms! In a moment of weakness, he spared the life of a girl: "It is you!"

"I have always been meticulous, how could I have poisoned him?" If he had not been poisoned, his body's reaction speed would not have suddenly slowed down like this. He struggled to ask.

Without assistance, how could Zhenlong successfully poison herself? Without an insider, how could Zhenlong be so familiar with the layout of Yishuig Pavilion? ... There are also people providing support ... She entered through the window of the east wing facing the lake, knowing that she was staying in the east wing room

Blood gushed out suddenly, soaking through his clothing. The piercing pain caused Park Yinying to convulse slightly. He covered his chest and widened his eyes in an attempt to see the assassin's appearance clearly. Standing before him was a petite figure clad entirely in black, with only a pair of eyes burning with fury visible.

He lit a candle and looked around, sensing a faint fragrance of lotus that was almost imperceptible. If it were not for the need to capture Zhenlong, he might have been interested in appreciating the scene of lotus flowers in the lake under the moonlight. He smiled and closed the window