If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

There were eight assassins in total.

Lu Yuan was surrounded from all directions.

Every move was fierce and murderous.

Shen Sui'an's heart was in her throat. She didn't know any martial arts and knew that if she rashly got out of the carriage, she would definitely drag Lu Yuan down.

"Ningshuang, you go..." Shen Suian tried to calm himself down.

"Madam, I cannot leave your side." Ningshuang stared around vigilantly.

Before the eldest young master left, he told her to protect the eldest young mistress and she could not leave her side even for a moment.

"Don't worry, the commander is a martial arts master, and these assassins are not strong enough to harm his life." Ningshuang said in a low voice.

Even after hearing Ningshuang say this, Shen Sui'an couldn't really feel at ease.

"The martial arts of these people look unfamiliar, not like those from the capital city." Ningshuang said.

Shen Sui'an listened to the noise outside and his heart sank little by little.

She recalled Lu Yuan’s early death in her previous life.

These assassins are probably from the Southern Dynasty.

Sure enough, even if it was confirmed that Lu Yuan was not an illegitimate child, there were still people who could not tolerate him.

The assassins outside who came to kill Lu Yuan went from being contemptuous in the beginning to being nervous now.

The legendary commander who kills without blinking an eye is indeed worthy of his reputation.

They underestimated Lu Yuan.

The Embroidered Spring Sword in Lu Yuan's hand was dripping with blood. Of the eight assassins, only half were still standing.

"Damn it, how do we kill him!" Qi Zhongbei, who was hiding in the corner, saw this scene and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

If they fail to kill Lu Yuan today, they will be complete enemies with Lu Yuan from now on.

When Qi Zhongbei saw the carriage parked in the middle of the street, a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

Anyway, He Jingyao still wants to kidnap the other man's wife. If he takes action now, maybe he can distract Lu Yuan.

"Go find Lord Xiao He quickly and ask him to come for support." Qi Zhongbei ordered the guards behind him.

He covered his face with a black cloth and rushed towards the carriage with a knife in hand.

Lu Yuan stabbed the assassin in the chest and was about to pull the knife out when he saw a black figure quickly approaching the carriage. His expression froze.

“Sui Sui, be careful!”

The assassin behind him saw that he was distracted and stabbed him with a sword.

Lu Yuan blocked it with his backhand, but was still injured in the shoulder.

Qi Zhongbei was delighted to see that his plan was successful.

He and another guard attacked from the front and back. Seeing that the maid in the carriage was attracted by the guards, he immediately tried to grab Shen Sui'an.

He jumped onto the shaft and lifted the curtain.

call out--

A cold light appears.

"Ah!" Qi Zhongbei was hit in the shoulder by a hidden arrow.

If he hadn't dodged quickly, the arrow would have hit him in the chest.

When Shen Suian saw that he was injured, she immediately picked up the dagger given to her by Ningshuang and stabbed Qi Zhongbei fiercely.

Qi Zhongbei's palm was pierced through and he cried out in pain.

"Retreat!" he shouted.

Damn it, isn't this woman a weak and gentle girl from an aristocratic family? Why did she start fighting right away with a sword in hand?

Not vague at all, not timid at all.

He Jingyao, that bastard, deserves to be stabbed twice if he takes a fancy to any woman.

While Lu Yuan was still being held back, Qi Zhongbei quickly left under the protection of his guards.

There is no need to think about killing Lu Yuan today.

At this time, Mr. Lu San also arrived. Without asking any questions, he picked up a knife and went to help Lu Yuan.

"Leave him alive." Lu Yuan said in a deep voice.

"know."

Lu Yuan left the two assassins to Master Lu San and immediately lifted the curtain. "Sui Sui, are you okay?"

Shen Sui'an was still in shock. She held the dagger tightly in both hands and her face was frighteningly pale.

This was the first time she had killed someone in her two lifetimes.

"Sui Sui..." Lu Yuan's broad and warm hand covered the back of her hand and gently took the dagger out of her hand.

"It's okay, it's okay."

Shen Sui'an slowly came back to her senses, her eyes falling on Lu Yuan's shoulder.

"You're hurt!" Her throat tightened a little.

Lu Yuan touched her head and said, "It's just a minor injury."

"Ningshuang, send the young lady back first." Lu Yuan said.

Shen Sui'an took his hand and said, "What about you?"

"Leave him alive, take him back for interrogation." Lu Yuan said softly, "Go back and wait for me."

"Okay!" Shen Sui'an nodded, "Lu Yuan, apply medicine first and treat the wound. It's bleeding."

Lu Yuan smiled at her and said, "Okay."

Ruan came hurriedly from the carriage behind and saw blood on Shen Sui'an's body. "Are you injured?"

"No, it's not my blood." Shen Suian said immediately.

"The man just now... was injured and shouldn't be able to run far." She hurriedly said to Lu Yuan.

"Aunt San, please take care of Sui Sui." Lu Yuan said in a low voice.

Ruan: "Don't worry."

Lu Yuan and Mr. Lu San stayed behind to deal with the survivors, while Ruan took Shen Suian back to the Duke's Mansion first.

……

……

Qi Zhongbei endured the pain and fled back to the Honglu Temple. He had to avoid Ruan Xinglin's eyes and ears. He almost lost his breath.

After simply treating the wound, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

Why hasn’t He Jingyao come back yet?

Qi Zhongbei realized something was wrong, so he quickly changed his clothes and went out to look for someone.

In an alley near the Honglu Temple, He Jingyao was seen covered in blood.

"..."

He Jingyao forced himself to open his eyes and look at him, "I was still wondering if you would remember to look for me tomorrow."

"Just keep breathing. I'll take you to see a doctor." Qi Zhongbei went up to support him.

"Ruan Xinglin knows that I am going to take action against Lu Yuan. We must leave Shangjing City tonight, otherwise we will die here." He Jingyao said with pain.

Qi Zhongbei: "You've already told Ruan Xinglin before anyone has been killed?"

"That flare! Who the hell set it off? I thought you killed Lu Yuan." He Jingyao said gritting his teeth.

"I didn't pull the trigger." Qi Zhongbei said hurriedly, and then he took a breath, "There is a spy among us. He must have set off the trigger."

He Jingyao closed his eyes, "So, Lu Yuan is still alive."

"Yes." Qi Zhongbei nodded.

"Did he hurt you?" He Jingyao asked.

Qi Zhongbei looked at him deeply and said, "Lu Yuan's woman is really fierce. She stabbed me."

He Jingyao chuckled, "What a pity."

"Go quickly, I really want to die here." Qi Zhongbei said unhappily, "You will die at the hands of a woman sooner or later."

"I want to die at the hands of a woman." He Jingyao took a breath.

Qi Zhongbei: "If we can't leave the city, we will all die at Ruan Xinglin's hands."

He Jingyao said, "I have arranged for someone to pick us up, so leaving is not a problem."

"You should take care of all these injuries first. Who has the ability to hurt you like this?" Qi Zhongbei supported He Jingyao on his uninjured shoulder.

They did not return to the Honglu Temple, but walked through the alley and came to a street with few pedestrians.

There was a rice shop with its door ajar.

Qi Zhongbei knocked three long and one short times.

As soon as the shop owner saw them, he welcomed them in and closed the two doors heavily.