PDLP Chapter 139 Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road
Chapter 139 Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road
Qin Wan froze. In her previous life, she had encountered danger outside the city, and the murderer had left no trace. An investigation lasting a year yielded no results.
You must never go outside the city in this lifetime.
Qin Wan feigned composure and said slowly, "Princess, I know about the horse race you mentioned. It's just a gimmick by the organizers. It's not actually that spectacular. It's just to attract people who don't know the inside story to place bets and make money. This horse race has already attracted the attention of the government, and I'm sure they'll be able to investigate it thoroughly soon!"
Qin Wan was not exaggerating. She had heard about this matter when she was at Leishan Temple. The government arrested the racetrack organizer, and there have been no more horse races outside the city since.
This was a fraud, and Xiao Lingyun even lost her life because of it. This is a risk that should never be taken.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingyun's face showed disappointment. She pouted and sighed softly.
"So that's how it is! Three days ago, I heard people from the palace say how lively and grand this horse race would be. I was eager to see it, but I never expected it to be such a fraudulent scheme. I had been looking forward to it for several days!"
Qin Wan frowned slightly, sensing something amiss.
Xiao Lingyun is playful by nature. If someone deliberately leaks information, it will definitely attract her attention. It's possible that this murder was premeditated, or that this horse race might be a cover-up.
Thinking of this, Qin Wan was immediately covered in a cold sweat.
If that's the case, and that person didn't succeed today, there will probably be a next time.
The little princess will never be safe until the mastermind behind the murder is found.
Qin Wan was worried, but this was something she couldn't control.
After a moment's thought, Qin Wan said, "Princess, there's no need to be too disappointed. The horse race is just to the south outside the city. Let's go see the fireworks display first. During that time, you can send your men to investigate. If it's really exciting, then we can go. Otherwise, there's no need for us to make the trip."
“This is an excellent idea. If it is truly as you say, then this princess will not need to waste her time!” Xiao Lingyun said with a smile.
Upon arriving at the southern part of the city, not far from the city gate, the Fireworks Association was bustling with activity.
South City Square was divided into several theatrical circles, each containing a performer, numbered according to their individual roles. Each circle presented a different performance.
Jumping through fire hoops, breathing fire, flames flying in the air, creating fire from nothing...
Any activity related to fire can be found here.
Seeing this, Xiao Lingyun's eyes lit up. Although she had seen these things at banquets before, the venue was too limited and the operators were more restrained, so they were not as powerful as they were now.
This scene truly broadened Xiao Lingyun's horizons.
"Fangqiu, go outside the city and see if the fireworks festival or the horse race is more exciting!"
"Yes!"
"Wait..." Qin Wan called out. Since this was a bait, it had to be done well, but they couldn't just throw their lives away for nothing.
Xiao Lingyun stopped abruptly and looked at Qin Wan, asking, "What's wrong?"
Qin Wan's heart trembled slightly as she asked, "Princess, does Fang Qiu know martial arts?"
Xiao Lingyun was puzzled, "Yes, everyone around me knows martial arts!"
Qin Wan breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. The horse race is outside the city, and there might be some people from the martial arts world there. I was just worried that something might happen to Miss Fangqiu!"
"I see," Xiao Lingyun said with a smile. "Don't worry, Fangqiu's kung fu is excellent!"
After saying that, Xiao Lingyun looked at Fangqiu and said, "You ride in my carriage. They will know at a glance that you are one of my people, and they will definitely not provoke you. If it gets lively, we can go and see for ourselves later!"
Xiao Lingyun was somewhat excited; at least her trip to the palace today hadn't been in vain!
"Yes!"
After agreeing, Fangqiu withdrew.
Xiao Lingyun's carriage was very distinctive, with two horses running side by side and a large "six" on the outside of the carriage, making it easy to recognize as Xiao Lingyun's carriage from a distance.
The moment the carriage left the city, it was spotted.
In the dark woods.
"The carriage has left the city. Tell the men that we'll begin our operation once we've passed the next grove of trees!"
"Yes!"
at the same time.
Inside the city.
Xiao Lingyun held Qin Wan's hand and kept looking into the crowd, like a curious child, watching one performance and wondering what the next one would be.
A maid followed behind them. Although both of them wore thin clothes, their dignified demeanor and the profiles revealed by the breeze as the thin clothes were lifted made it clear at a glance that they were not girls from ordinary families.
Passersby also stopped and stared at the two of them.
However, not only Nianqi, but also the people around Xiao Lingyun were not to be trifled with, and they all warned them to go back.
Their masters are not people that ordinary citizens can look at at will.
"Wow, that's amazing! The fire they just spewed must have been at least five meters high. What were those things they were spitting out of their mouths?" Xiao Lingyun asked.
Qin Wan turned to the side in a protective stance and replied, "It should be kerosene; it ignites as soon as it's sprayed on a fire!"
"When I return to the palace, I want to try it too!"
Qin Wan: "......"
"These are skills they've practiced since childhood, not acquired overnight. Princess, you shouldn't try them lightly, lest you hurt yourself!"
Xiao Lingyun nodded, agreeing with Qin Wan's assessment.
However, if I find a master myself, that should be enough!
The two left the crowd and went to another theater, where they supported each other and chatted and laughed.
On the second floor not far away, a pair of eyes locked onto the two of them.
"Young Master, it's all arranged. As soon as the Sixth Princess and Miss Qin Si go to the third theater circle, the fire will directly spread to their bodies. These are fires ignited by kerosene, which are difficult to extinguish, and even if they are put out, they will inevitably leave scars..."
Zhang Yue looked at the two of them, a wicked smile appearing on his lips.
He came here to watch the show, but he never expected to run into these two scoundrels.
Qin Wan's cousin is still bedridden due to her illness, and her uncle is no longer as warm towards her as before when she visits him.
And that damned Sixth Princess, not only did she ruin his plans at Guangde Tower that day, but she also made him kowtow to a broken flower in the palace.
He will repay these humiliations today.
Even if it doesn't kill them, ruining their appearance is still a way to vent my anger.
"Keep a close eye on them. If it succeeds, eliminate them immediately!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Yue wasn't stupid; he knew that harming the princess like this would inevitably lead to his death.
But these people are all from the north, and today's events were just a spur-of-the-moment decision. After the deed is done, they will be silenced in time, so even if the King of Heaven himself comes, he won't be able to trace them back to him.
Now you can enjoy the show.
Just imagining Xiao Lingyun and Qin Wan rolling around on the ground, burned alive, made him want to laugh.
outside the city.
Xiao Lingyun's carriage passed through a grove of trees. Inside the carriage, Fangqiu calculated the time. If the racetrack was too far from the city gate, then the princess could skip it today.
I'm thinking about it.
With a 'snap', an arrow pierced through the carriage and headed straight for Fang Qiu.
The next second, the horses neighed, and the carriage began to tilt.
Fangqiu sensed something was wrong, drew the soft sword hidden at her waist, and rushed out in the broken carriage.
A hail of arrows swept in; the coachman was dead, and Fangqiu stood alone to defend herself.
Then, a commotion arose in the woods, and several men in black appeared one after another, attacking Fang Qiu.