Chapter 446: Shooting Yang Yizun (One)
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When did he try to assassinate Fu Mingzhu? Yang Yizun was furious. He broke free from Zhou Shuyi’s embrace and was about to explain that all of this was a setup and slander when he heard Mingzhu say indifferently, “This is the second time.”
Understanding Mingzhu’s meaning, Yang Yizun narrowed his eyes, looking at Mingzhu with vigilance and mockery. He really wanted to know, what did she plan to do for the third time? Would she dare to kill him? He had seen many noblewomen like her, arrogant and presumptuous, thinking they were above everyone else. But when it came to real trouble, they were more cowardly than anyone else. Just a slight threat would scare them.
Seeing Mingzhu’s bright and proud appearance, Yang Yizun suddenly felt a bit restless. He wanted to see her frightened, crying and panicking. He laughed coldly, “Ying Wangfei, stop playing these petty tricks with me. They’re useless! I am ordered to arrest criminals and act on imperial orders! I want to see who has the guts to stop me! Guards! Escort Ying Wangfei out and charge inside! Fifty gold coins will be rewarded to whoever finds Yang Jing Song first! If anyone resists, kill them!”
The Longlin Guards clamored loudly and rushed in with fists clenched, while the guards of Ying Wang’s mansion also raised their long spears and met them head-on. The scene was chaotic for a moment, although no one had died yet, it looked like a serious situation was about to unfold.
Zhou Shuyi was a bit anxious. For someone like the Wangfei, who had been sheltered in the inner chambers, reaching this point was already quite impressive. Staying here any longer would be very dangerous for her. He was afraid that Mingzhu might be frightened and her pregnancy might be affected. He would be ashamed to face Yuwen Chu if that happened.
He approached Mingzhu and whispered, “Your Highness, how about you go back first? I’ll handle things here.”
Mingzhu glanced at him askance, “Do you not even trust me, Zhou Changshi?”
Zhou Shuyi hurriedly said, “No, this is not a joke!”
Mingzhu calmly replied, “Do I look like someone who enjoys joking?”
Zhou Shuyi could only signal Donghui and Zhang Huan to protect Mingzhu closely, ensuring that she wouldn’t suffer any harm.
Observing the situation calmly, Mingzhu could see that currently, the guards from the Ying Wang Mansion had the upper hand in the battle. The Longlin Guards were clearly no match for them. However, since Yang Yizun dared to intrude into Ying Wang Mansion, it meant he came with the approval of Empress Dowager Min and Yuwen Bai. There might be an intention to test the strength of Ying Wang Mansion. Revealing their strength too early to the enemy wouldn’t be wise.
Mingzhu gestured to Zhou Shuyi, “Let them weaken a bit. As long as nobody loses limbs or dies, it’s fine.”
Zhou Shuyi had the same idea and immediately acted accordingly.
Yang Yizun, chest puffed out and belly swollen with pride, looked at the situation in the courtyard. The attendants of the Ying Wang Mansion were just as he expected, a bunch of cowards. Soon, he would have control of the situation. Then, he would have Mingzhu’s sedan chair moved aside, telling her to leave as far as possible. Today, he would search and seize the Ying Wang Mansion! The thought of capturing Yang Jing Song and presenting him to the Emperor for rewards made him ecstatic.
After capturing Yang Jing Song today, he could capture Zhou Shuyi tomorrow, eliminating the two main aides of Ying Wang. The others were simply not a threat. Then there were those advisors; with any excuse, he could have them dealt with. By the time Ying Wang came out of the palace, the Ying Wang Mansion would be virtually destroyed.
In the midst of his satisfaction, he suddenly saw a beautiful maid beside Mingzhu softly saying, “Commander Yang, our Wangfei invites you over for a talk.”
Can’t stand it anymore, huh? Yang Yizun arrogantly sneered at Mingzhu, but seeing Mingzhu frown and look at him unhappily, still wearing a proud expression, he felt even more irritated. At this point, why pretend to be a big shot? Intent on humiliating Mingzhu, he walked over with a swollen belly, looking down at Mingzhu and saying arrogantly, “What does Ying Wangfei command? Regretting it now?”
“How much will it take for you to stop? Name your price.” Even though Mingzhu was negotiating with him, her tone was still contemptuous.
Yang Yizun’s expression turned cold. He detested noblewomen who acted high and mighty, looking down on others. He glanced at Mingzhu lasciviously, intending to make her feel uncomfortable. Without good intentions, he said, “What I want, I’m afraid Ying Wangfei can’t afford.”
Mingzhu smirked, beckoning him to come closer. In a whisper-like tone, she said, “How do you know I can’t afford it?”
A faint sweet fragrance, mixed with a very clean scent, wafted towards Yang Yizun with Mingzhu’s breath. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He looked at Mingzhu in disbelief, feeling confused and wary. However, Mingzhu just smiled sweetly at him, holding a copper hand warmer in her fair hands. She looked charming and innocent, truly a rare beauty.
He was aroused, moving closer and asked with a smile, “What does the Wangfei think I want?” Since he hadn’t stated it clearly, others couldn’t catch his flaw. What could they do to him?
Suddenly, Mingzhu spat on his face with contempt, sneering, “A toad wants to eat swan meat. Go back and cultivate yourself twenty times before coming out again!”
“What did you say?” Yang Yizun was furious, his face contorted in anger. At the same time, he raised his hand to wipe the spit off his face. But then he heard Mingzhu shout loudly, “Yang Yizun! Dare to be disrespectful to me?”
She lifted the hand warmer and struck him in the face. Being a martial artist, Yang Yizun instinctively raised his arm to block the hand warmer. The hand warmer hit the sedan chair, making a crisp sound, and then the body separated, and charcoal flew everywhere. Su Jin and others screamed, “Someone is assassinating the Wangfei!”
Hearing the screams, Yang Yizun’s back went cold. He felt that something was terribly wrong. He was about to retreat quickly to prove that he didn’t intend to assassinate Mingzhu. However, his retreat path had been blocked, and he had nowhere to go. Looking up, he sneered at Mingzhu, “Ying Wangfei, you have such audacity…”
Before the words “You dare” could even leave his mouth, his heart felt a sudden chill. He looked down in disbelief at his left chest, where a small, gleaming arrow made of refined steel was firmly lodged. The arrow had pierced deep into his heart, leaving only a small part visible on the outside. His eyes widened in shock and anger as he looked at Mingzhu, who casually withdrew her hand, her gaze cold and indifferent, still filled with contempt.
Yang Yizun angrily reached out towards Mingzhu, attempting to grab her and use her as a shield. However, someone behind him grabbed him with such force that he couldn’t control himself. He fell backward to the ground, and the hard sole of a boot immediately pressed down on his face. He was in excruciating pain but powerless to resist. The sounds around him became distant, buzzing with phrases like, “Yang Yizun attempted to assassinate the Wangfei and has been executed!”
He couldn’t understand. He couldn’t accept his fate. How had things turned out like this?
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