HCB Chapter 172 Assassin
Chapter 172 Assassin
Lu Lingxi was so frightened by the sudden kiss that he forgot what to do for a moment.
Nan Wangyu was so absorbed in the kiss that his hand actually reached for Lu Lingxi's belt. But just as he was about to untie Lingxi's belt, the voice of the secret guard rang out from outside: "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Nan Wangyu suddenly woke up, and was glad that the secret guard called him in time, so he didn't have time to take the next step, otherwise Lingxi would be angry with him again. He quickly withdrew his hand from Lingxi's belt, said "Sorry!" and stood up.
Lu Lingxi also sat up, her mind still confused, her cheeks burning, and she did not notice Nan Wangyu's hand trying to untie her belt and then retracting it. Because there were secret guards waiting for a reply outside, she did not comment on the kiss just now, but just silently tidied her slightly messy collar.
After seeing Lingxi put her clothes in order, Nan Wangyu said to the secret guards waiting outside, "Come in and answer the question."
The secret guard came in and knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and reported: "Your Highness, all the assassins have been killed."
Nan Wangyu: "Not a single one was left alive?"
Secret guard: "These people are all death warriors. When they saw that the situation was not going well, they took poison and committed suicide. We were unable to capture any of them alive."
Nan Wangyu: "Are there any clues on their bodies? Can we find out who raised them?"
Secret guard: "No."
Although he couldn't find out, Nan Wangyu knew who sent them. He also had a plan for the counterattack. So when he heard the secret guards say that they didn't find out anything, he didn't scold them impatiently. He just said calmly, "Got it, go down."
The secret guard did not stand up immediately, but clasped his fists and reported: "Your Highness and the Crown Princess please go down the mountain immediately. The first batch of assassins failed, and there is no guarantee that they will not send a second batch. For safety reasons, please go down the mountain in advance."
Nan Wangyu felt that the secret guards' concerns were not unreasonable, and nodded in agreement: "Tell them to pack up and prepare to go down the mountain in a quarter of an hour."
The secret guard took the order, saluted, stood up, and backed out of the tent.
Lu Lingxi didn't see the secret guard's face clearly until he stood up. It was a familiar face but he didn't look like a familiar person, so he asked, "Is he Ying Mo? Why does he seem to be more calm in his speech and actions than usual?"
Nan Wangyu praised: "You have a sharp eye. You can tell the difference between two people who look so similar at a glance."
Lu Lingxi was surprised: "Twins? So he is Yingmo's older brother or younger brother."
Nan Wangyu: "Brother. He is the person you asked me about that day. Because he is a secret guard, his identity information is confidential, so I didn't tell you in detail. His name is Ying Chen. He and Ying Mo have been receiving secret guard training together since they were young, but Ying Mo's personality is too lively and he can't stay in the secret guard camp, so I transferred him to the prince's mansion as a guard. Ying Chen has stayed in the secret guard camp."
Lu Lingxi nodded, thoughtfully: "Oh, so that's it."
I couldn't help but wonder, should I help Liu Lu get to know Ying Chen again? His calm personality complements Liu Lu's active and quiet personality, but being a secret guard is not a good job. Secret guards should not have a family, right? After all, I always feel insecure and my life is in danger at any time. Oh! Forget it, I'll find someone I like for Liu Lu later.
Lu Lingxi was thinking about Liu Lu and didn't even get up to pack her things. Nan Wangyu thought that she didn't notice Ying Chen's suggestion that they go down the mountain early.
So he said softly with apology: "Lingxi, I'm sorry, I'm afraid we won't be able to see the sunrise this time. Although the first batch of assassins have been subdued, there has been no news of the assassins' success, and there is no guarantee that a second batch of assassins will not be sent out. There are so many of us camping here with a bonfire, and we are too big a target; the secret guards will not be able to survive unscathed if they encounter a second battle after fighting one. It is safer for us to put out the bonfire and go down the mountain as soon as possible."
Lu Lingxi came back to his senses when he heard Nan Wangyu's reminder. He stood up and replied, "Okay, I know. I'll pack my things now."
Nan Wangyu stepped forward and gently held Lu Lingxi's shoulders, and apologized again: "Lingxi, I'm really sorry. I clearly promised to watch the sunrise with you. Not only did I not get to watch the sunrise, but I also put you in danger. I'm really sorry. Next time! I promise to make arrangements next time and watch the sunrise with you quietly."
Lu Lingxi had no intention of blaming Nan Wangyu. Seeing him apologize to her so solemnly, she felt a little helpless. She pretended to be relaxed and comforted him, "I understand, I understand! At this time, saving your life is more important than watching the sunrise. Let's get down the mountain quickly. Maybe we can take a nap when we get back."
A quarter of an hour was enough time for the secret guards to pack up the tent, deal with the fire, and clean up any traces of the group's activities.
A quarter of an hour later, the group descended the mountain with torches in hand. Liu Lu was the weakest among the group, and now she had to go down the mountain urgently, so she could not keep up with the speed and could only ask Chun Hong, who was in better physical condition, to support her. Lu Lingxi was supported and protected by Nan Wang Yu.
Although going down the mountain is much easier than going up, it is not possible to reach the foot of the mountain in an instant.
Although this group of people tried their best to keep quiet, there were so many of them and they were holding torches for lighting, so they were still easy to be spotted in the dark night.
They walked for an hour and had not yet reached the halfway point. Just as they were about to reach the place where the carriage was parked before, Chang Wei and Xiao Hua suddenly barked wildly at the An Hei beside them, followed by the "whoosh" and "whoosh" sounds of arrows breaking through the air.
When Lu Lingxi heard the sound of arrows, his first reaction was to hide behind a tree and use the trunk to block the arrows.
Nan Wangyu reacted quickly, and immediately pulled Lu Lingxi to squat down, and explained in a low voice: "The arrows are not shot from the same direction. We may be surrounded. It is safer to squat down and use the bushes as cover."
Lu Lingxi nodded. At this time, the assassin should not have locked onto their exact location. Keeping silent would prevent them from being discovered so quickly.
The secret guards reacted quickly, locked onto the assassin's position based on the direction of the arrow, and rushed forward to meet him.
After they squatted down, Lu Lingxi found that many arrows fell around them. Although the number gradually decreased, it was still very dangerous. He realized that although the assassin could not see them hiding under the tree, the arrows were pointing downwards, and they might be hit. Perhaps it was safest to hide in the tree and use the dense leaves as a cover. So he pulled away Nan Wangyu's hand that was holding him, pointed upwards, and signaled Nan Wangyu to hide in the tree.
Nan Wangyu understood what Lu Lingxi meant, but he didn't have a rope on him at the moment, so he couldn't take Lu Lingxi up the tree with him. It was too dangerous to leave her here alone. He wanted to protect her, so he shook his head and did not move.
Lu Lingxi lowered his voice and said anxiously, "Go up and hide first. If you can save as many people as possible, then save as many as possible."
Nan Wangyu refused: "I can't leave you alone, and there may be danger in the tree."
Lu Lingxi pushed him away anxiously, but he immediately grabbed Lu Lingxi's hand stubbornly, wanting to hold her in his arms.
Suddenly, Lu Lingxi saw a cold light rushing towards him in the darkness. The arrow flashed a faint light in the darkness, as if it was the messenger of the god of death, carrying a deadly threat. It went straight to Nan Wangyu's back.