Xia Houshu was afraid of death, but because she had chosen a path that was doomed to be difficult and dangerous, she had predicted that one day she would be in danger while performing a mission and her head would be dismembered.
But she didn't expect this day to come so early.
At this moment, she regretted extremely.
Of course, what she regrets is not that she took all the trouble to enter the Evergreen Sect, but that she should not be angry with Xia Houyi. If she had not insisted on fighting for this breath and clamored to prove her strength, then tonight would have been another
kind of ending.
It was also at this moment that she thought of her unlucky eldest brother Xia Houxi, whom she had never met. When he and his father set out to conquer the Beiyuan Kingdom in high spirits, they must have been hoping to protect their family and country and make contributions. Unexpectedly, in the end they ended up...
His whereabouts are unknown and his body is not found.
Everyone will remember Xia Houxi, as the outstanding eldest son of Xia Houyuan, Duke of Yue, and a young hero who fell in one fell swoop.
And who will remember her?
At dawn tomorrow morning, everyone in the capital will know that the only daughter of Yue Duke Xia Houyuan and Xuanhe Princess Zhong Yuqing assassinated the prime minister of a country late at night, refused to be arrested, and was executed on the spot. Then the news will be like thunder on a clear day.
It exploded like a plague, annihilating the achievements and glory that the Xiahou family and Prince Gong's family had earned with their blood for generations...
The sound of weapons clashing reached her ears intermittently from far to near, and the breath of death surged in like a tide, making her whole body start to feel dizzy.
There was a crisp fragrance in the air, and Xia Houshu felt like he was floating. His limbs were no longer under control, and he didn't even have the strength to stand up, so he could only slide slowly along the iron cage to the ground.
Is this what death feels like?
But why can't I feel the pain? Is the pain too intense and numb? So what's going on with the fragrance?
No...it's Qingsulu!
Qingsulu is a kind of drug that is legendary in the world. It is said to be made from ten kinds of flowers, plants and stones with psychedelic effects. The formula is weird, the ingredients are fine, and the refining process is extremely complicated, so it is very rare.
The smell of the medicine is refreshing. When you first smell it, you just think it is the fragrance of flowers. By the time you react, it is too late. Moreover, Qingsulu is extremely powerful and has a wide range of deterrents. It is said that one drop of the medicine can charm nearly ten people.
The patient's body is weak, his muscles and bones are weak, he cannot move, and he can only be at the mercy of others. In severe cases, he will be as sleepy as death and will not wake up until two or three hours later.
In order to enter the Evergreen Sect, Xia Houshu had participated in a training session through a meeting where she and Xia Houyi went to stay in another courtyard for a while. At that time, she and her trial companions had to complete a task, and they accidentally took this medicine. In the secret room,
I was in a coma all night and almost missed the opportunity, so I was deeply impressed by this scent.
Although Qingsu Lu is rare, people who are willing can still find ways to get it. So who is it this time? Who will use Qingsu Lu at this time? What is the purpose?
Xia Houshu suddenly opened her eyes, convinced that she was really alive and had not been hurt at all, and then she realized that everything just now was an illusion. She quickly held her breath, tried to concentrate, and looked in the direction where the voices came from.
Amidst the flash of swords, a dark figure appeared in her sight. In the blink of an eye, most of the guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion fell down, and even the archers on the opposite roof disappeared.
Although Wang Chonghou is the Prime Minister of a country, one person is inferior to ten thousand people, he is majestic, wise, and powerful, but he is a civil servant with little skill. He usually relies on his minions to dominate, and he sees the powerful people one after another.
He fell down, with a look of horror on his face. He turned around quickly and tried to escape to get help. Before he could call for help, he was knocked unconscious by the man in black the next moment.
Xia Houshu stared at the scene in front of him dumbfounded. It was a coincidence that he survived a desperate situation once, it was a drama twice, and three times... I can only say that her life should not have been cut off!
Perhaps she really had to thank her father for giving her this name, which had saved her from danger, turned danger into good fortune, and brought good luck in times of trouble. But she had just inadvertently inhaled a small amount of Qingsu Dew, and now she felt weak and unable to move slowly.
This time and place was definitely not a good time for her to express her feelings.
The man in black in front of her was not the same person she bumped into last time. He was wearing a unique golden phoenix pattern mask, and there were three pigeon blood rubies inlaid at the end of the eye sockets, which emitted a dazzling light under the refraction of the indoor lights.
And the black clothes he wears are not of an ordinary style. The placket, cuffs and skirt corners are all embroidered with golden auspicious cloud patterns. At first glance, he shows that he is a person who pays great attention to appearance. If he is not dressed like this every day, there is no need to do anything extra.
For a moment, Xia Houshu couldn't tell whether the other party was an enemy or a friend.
Relying on the power of Qingsulu, the man in black easily cleared the obstacle without a single blow. Under the dim candlelight, his figure looked even more upright and valiant. He looked around, and then walked slowly towards the big iron cage.
He took a few steps closer. His tall and strong figure gave people a sense of intimidation, but Xia Houshu felt inexplicably friendly.
The man in black stood still in front of the cage, but said nothing. He just crossed his arms and looked down at Xia Houshu, as if he was watching a good show, and had no intention of saving her.
Xia Houshu's head was dizzy, her whole body was weak, and she had no ability to resist. Seeing this scene, she felt scared and anxious. She looked at the layout of the room and thought that the iron cage should be the last time she alerted the snake.
It was installed temporarily later, and the switch must also be in the house. She looked at the man in black flatteringly, and said cautiously: "This strong man, as the saying goes, saves people to the end, and sends Buddha to the West. Can I lend you your noble hand?"
Shall I open this cage?"
The man in black looked at her with interest and said nothing.
Xia Houshu couldn't figure out what the other party was thinking, so he had to look at the other party's figure and movements. The more he looked at him, the more familiar he felt, so he asked tentatively: "Strong man, have we seen him somewhere before?"
"..."
"You're not going to ignore me, are you?" Xia Houshu continued to ask. But he was muttering in his heart that he should just save people, and he had to act handsome and cool at this time to delay time. The efficacy of Qingsulu is originally due to
It varies from person to person. If Wang Chonghou suddenly wakes up and shouts to attract other guards or hounds in the house, won't her happiness be in vain? Even if Wang Chonghou doesn't wake up for a while, she won't be able to get out.
, then the fate waiting for her will only be worse.
The fright she had endured this night was enough. It was no easier than the chase seven years ago. Her little heart could not withstand him making such a joke again, so she absolutely could not give up such a perfect opportunity.
chances of survival.
The man in black still had no intention of opening the cage, and stared at Xia Houshu in the cage as if he were watching a show. Under the exquisite golden mask, his eyes were unpredictable, as if he was looking at a prey.
Xia Houshu's scalp was numb after being looked at, and thinking about the tight time, she became even more impatient. She looked at the man in black pitifully again, and said flatteringly: "How about you make a condition, as long as you let me out, I will
I can promise you anything. What do you want? Gold, silver and jewelry? Antiques and jades? Or delicacies from mountains and seas?"
"..."
"Don't you like it?" Seeing that the other party was still unmoved, she continued to ask tentatively, "What about the beautiful woman? If you really don't like it, a handsome man can do it! In short, as long as I can do it, I can satisfy you in everything!
"
The man in black coughed uncomfortably and glanced at Xia Houshu with disdain. For a moment, he seemed to have figured it out again. He slowly walked to a corner of the room, opened up a painting, and found
A mechanism, and then rotated three times to the left and right.
Xia Houshu looked at the man in black quietly. Seeing that he was so familiar with this room and the institution, he became more and more uneasy. Couldn't everything in front of him be a trick to trick her into entering the game?
Just hearing a "clang" sound, the iron cage suddenly rose up, just as suddenly as it fell down.
Regardless of whether he is a friend or an enemy, it is a great kindness to her to release her from this iron cage and let her regain her freedom. Xiahou Shu just breathed a sigh of relief, but then he remembered that he had been poisoned by Qingsu Dew.
For a moment, I couldn't move, so I could only stare at the man in black, praying that he would be merciful and take me away from this place of right and wrong.
The man in black saw Xia Houshu looking at him, glared at her, turned around and left.
"Please!" Xia Houshu was so anxious that he fell to the ground, very embarrassed.
The man in black stopped when he heard the sound, and then looked back with extremely complicated eyes. He stood there for a moment, as if to convince himself, and then quickly walked over, picked up Xia Houshu, and carried him on his shoulders.
, leapt up to the roof, and soon left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
After landing, the man in black did not put her down immediately. Instead, he avoided the patrolling guards and walked to a quiet place on the road.
Xia Houshu knew that his life was in the hands of the other party, so he did not dare to speak. He only silently recorded in his mind how many alleys they had taken in order to estimate their current location.
The man in black carried Xia Houshu to a secluded corner, suddenly put her down, and left quickly without caring whether she had the ability to defend herself.
Who are these people? Xia Houshu looked at the man in black who disappeared at the end of his sight and wanted to cry without tears. However, he had no power to restrain the chicken at the moment, so he could only sit quietly in the corner.
In summer, the sun is blazing during the day and the heat is unbearable. At night, after the heat subsides, it feels a little cooler. Xia Houshu leaned against the wall and was as quiet as a chicken. A gust of wind blew, and he felt a chill in his heart and a sore nose.
Yes, my eyes are also sore.
After a long, long time, Xia Houshu faintly heard the sound of the clock. It was already the fourth watch, but she still didn't have the strength to stand up.
A burst of brisk footsteps came from far away. Xia Houshu suddenly looked towards the source of the sound. The person coming was the man in black who had just abandoned her here. She suddenly felt a sourness in her nose, and there seemed to be another surge of heat in her eyes.
To burst into tears.
The man in black squatted down beside her, then took out a small white medicine bottle from his chest and poured a small green pill out. Without saying a word, he raised her chin and poured it into her mouth.
The whole movement is smooth, simple and rough.
Is he trying to kill people and silence them?
Xia Houshu was stunned again, and tears finally fell down.
The man in black didn't intend to explain anything. After giving her the medicine, he sat down next to her.
Xia Houshu cried to himself for a while. He felt that he was no longer so weak. He could lift his hands and move his feet slowly. Only then did he realize that he was judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain - the man in black
What you give yourself is not poison, but an antidote.
Seeing that she was slowly recovering, the man in black didn't say anything. He suddenly stood up and walked in the direction he came from.
Xia Houshu stood up in a hurry and followed behind him, trying to find an opportunity to take off his mask to confirm her suspicion. He was caught as soon as she took action, so she had to explain herself: "Strong man, I think your mask is exquisite.
Incomparable, it should be very valuable, right?"
The man in black let out a hint of disdain from his nose, let go of Xia Houshu's hand and continued walking forward.
"Strong warrior, you leave your name when people pass by, and when geese pass by, you leave your name. You should leave your name at least! Otherwise, what will you do if you meet us one day and you won't be able to tell us apart from the enemy?"
When she saw the face clearly, she suddenly felt that her vision went dark, her legs went weak, and she fell to the ground, as if she had been hit by clear dew again.
"Now you know you're afraid?"
A familiar voice came from above, a bit reproachful and a bit joking.
Xia Houshu was stunned for a long time before accepting this fact. She slowly stretched out a hand to Xia Houyi and begged: "Second brother, please give me a hand. I...my legs are weak."
"Do you think what I said before was all nonsense?"
Xia Houyi was unmoved, still just looking down at Xia Houshu. The night wind blew his long hair, adding a bit of charm to the coolness.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have ignored your advice and put myself in danger." Xia Houshu quickly surrendered, even though she knew that Xia Houyi had never done this.
Xia Houyi's anger was still lingering, his face was as cold as a piece of ice, and he asked accusingly: "If I come a step too late, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Xia Houshu was speechless and could only hang his head in reflection.
The two women Xia Houyi fears most in his life are his mother Zhong Yuqing and his sister Xia Houshu. Zhong Yuqing is strict and impeccable in his conduct. He is afraid that he will disappoint his mother, so he is respectful in everything; while Xia Houshu is
He often has no explanation for his nonsense, but it happens that these two women are the ones he respects the most.
Thinking of this, he sighed. After all, he couldn't bear to be cruel. He reached out and gave Xia Houshu a hand, but he still said: "Go back and reflect on it!" This chapter has been completed!