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Chapter: The Court's Invasion
Rui Xi could not resist Wen Qingyu, and after more than two months without descending the mountain, she felt restless. So, after disguising themselves and covering Wen Qingyu's white hair, the two secretly left the mountain.
Wen Qingyu went to a teahouse, as it was the easiest place to gather information in the bustling streets.
At a window seat, two men were engaged in a lively discussion.
"Have you heard? The consort from the Wen Family died a few days ago."
"Of course I've heard. Truly, being a companion to the emperor is like being with a tiger. This consort was once highly favored, but who knows how she angered the emperor? Not only was she exiled as a Military Prostitute, but after her death, her head was cut off and hung on the city tower, leaving her corpse exposed for three days."
"In just a few months, two Consorts have died one after another. This emperor really is..."
Wen Qingyu did not hear what the two men said afterward; she could not believe that Yan Zhi Xi would torment his beloved Wen Ruxue to death in such a manner.
Wen Qingyu felt a chill run down her spine. This man truly had no heart.
Fortunately, Chasing Wind saved her and helped her escape from that hell.
After leaving the teahouse, Rui Xi skipped along happily.
Having spent an entire afternoon at the teahouse without gathering any useful information, Rui Xi urged Wen Qingyu to leave when a group of Officials and Soldiers walked in.
"Today, the court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a court offender who has appeared in town. He has a knife wound on his left shoulder. If anyone discovers his whereabouts, report to the court and a reward of five hundred taels of gold will be given."
The leading Officials and Soldiers unfolded an image that was not very lifelike, but Wen Qingyu still recognized it as Chasing Wind.
"Ah." Rui Xi also recognized him and couldn't help but exclaim.
The Officials and Soldiers' gaze swept over Rui Xi as they approached, "Have you seen this person?"
The Officials and Soldiers had an intimidating presence, and Rui Xi felt nervous, stammering, "No, I haven't seen him."
Her words only deepened the Officials and Soldiers' suspicion. Their probing gaze lingered on the two for a long time. Just as Wen Qingyu began to sweat nervously, the Officials and Soldiers unexpectedly left.
The two hurried away, preparing to return to the mountain when they noticed that they were being followed by the Officials and Soldiers. Wen Qingyu said to Rui Xi, "Let's split up. We'll meet at the dilapidated temple at the foot of the mountain later."
Rui Xi had no doubts, "Okay, see you there."
After Rui Xi left, Wen Qingyu led the Officials and Soldiers down another path.
She had just recovered from a serious illness and was still very weak. After walking just two streets, she was panting heavily and covered in cold sweat. Estimating that Rui Xi had already escaped, she finally stopped.
Rui Xi was her lifesaver; she would do everything in her power to prevent her from being captured. The cruel torture and interrogation in prison made her shudder at the thought. The places where she had once been injured seemed to throb with pain again.
She stopped at an alleyway, preparing to surrender when a hand reached out from behind her, covering her mouth and dragging her into a corner.
Wen Qingyu struggled hard, and a slightly indifferent voice sounded from behind, "It's me."
Chasing Wind.
When she first woke up in Yiyun Valley and saw Chasing Wind, she felt that his voice was particularly familiar, yet she couldn't recall where she had heard it before.
At this moment, she suddenly remembered where she had heard this voice.
In Chenyu Palace, the shadow guard who was ordered by Yan Zhi Xi to watch over her day and night, the man who stopped her from taking her own life and told her, "Live well for the sake of your second brother."
The pursuers ran past the alley, and the man behind her suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Before he could loosen his grip on Wen Qingyu, she forcefully pushed him away.
Chasing Wind let out a muffled grunt and leaned against the wall.
Wen Qingyu furrowed her brows and stared at him, her lips trembling slightly, "You are Yan Zhi Xi's person."
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