Seeing the tip of the sword getting closer and closer to the center of his eyebrows, Xiao Yujue wanted to resist but couldn't muster the strength at all, leaving only despair in her heart.
"ah!"
Following several shrill screams, several masked men fell to the ground and died, and the masked man who was about to kill Xiao Yujue was distracted.
He felt murderous intent coming from behind and immediately turned around to block it.
The two exchanged palms in the air and exchanged positions after landing.
Xiao Yujue took a closer look and saw Mu Jingrui holding a bloody sword standing in front of him.
At this time, Mu Jingrui was covered in blood, his hair was messy, his eyes were sharp, and his whole body exuded a scalp-numbing murderous aura.
Xiao Yujue couldn't help but shudder.
In the situation just now, it is simply incredible that Mu Jingrui was able to break out of the encirclement and catch up.
"Jing Rui, how are you?" Xiao Yujue used her long sword to support herself and managed to stand up.
"Your Highness, you get on my horse and go first. Leave this place to me."
Mu Jingrui didn't even turn around, staring cautiously at the masked man in front of him.
Xiao Yujue was a little hesitant and stood still.
"Your Highness, don't hesitate. If your subordinates can come back alive... we will meet each other in wealth and wealth. If unfortunately you die today, please Your Highness, please take care of Xiao Yan for your subordinates."
Xiao Yujue's heart sank. He was not sure about the condition of Mu Jingrui's injuries, but he knew in his heart that if he stayed, both of them would die together.
He gritted his teeth and got on his horse.
"You are quite talented. It's a pity. My master has said that your life will never be spared."
Mu Jingrui smiled coldly and raised the sword with a movement of his wrist.
The masked man on the opposite side was not to be outdone. The moment the two of them exchanged weapons, their arms were numb from the shock of the other's internal force.
The two fought for dozens of rounds without deciding the outcome. The masked men's support arrived and surrounded Mu Jingrui.
During Mu Jingrui's military career, he had been besieged more than once. But this time...
He felt deeply helpless and desperate.
At this time, he had twelve sword wounds on his body, and the bones were visible. If he hadn't used his internal power to control the acupuncture points of his body, the blood would have been drained long ago.
If the fight continues, you will definitely die.
Mu Jingrui stood and retreated, and was forced to a slope.
He looked down, and the dense branches and leaves blocked his view, making it impossible to see clearly what was going on below.
Maybe there is a glimmer of hope; maybe it is an abyss.
Many past scenes emerged in Mu Jingrui's mind.
He doesn't want to die, he still has a sister to take care of; Shangguan Wan Ning is still waiting for him to go back...
Mu Jingrui took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and jumped down.
"Jing Rui..."
Shangguan Wan Ning woke up from the nightmare, breathing heavily. She hugged the quilt tightly and was sweating profusely.
She looked out the window. It was dead of night and everything was silent.
The images in the dream were so clear and real that Shangguan Wan Ning could no longer sleep. She took a cloak from the screen and put it on, opened the window, raised her head and looked up at the night sky.
A breeze blew, and Shangguan Wan Ning shivered subconsciously.
She didn't know why, but she always felt strongly uneasy in her heart.
In the early morning of the next day, Shangguan Wan Ning got up early and urged everyone to get back to Beijing quickly so that they could get back before noon.
They had not gone far when the sound of horse hooves came galloping towards them.
The guards formed their formations vigilantly to protect Shangguan Wan Ning's carriage.
"Cousin, is that you?"
Shangguan Wan Ning heard a familiar voice, she lifted the curtain of the carriage, and on top of the horse that came quickly was a handsome young man.
A smile appeared on her lips and she waved to Zheng Zhixing.
Zheng Zhixing didn't wait for the horse to stop, turned over and got off, running to Shangguan Wan Ning's carriage.
"Cousin, are you back? I miss you so much." Zheng Zhixing's childish face was full of excitement, "If you don't come back, I will die of suffocation. I begged my dad for a long time before he agreed to me
I’ll pick you up out of the city.”
"How are your grandpa, uncles and aunts?" Shangguan Wanning has been away for half a year, and she really misses her family.
Zheng Zhixing simply jumped on the carriage, sat side by side with the driver, and ordered the team to move on. He and Shangguan Wan Ning started chatting.
"It's all good. Grandpa has recently become obsessed with playing chess. The old guy is always cheating. I don't like playing with him."
Shangguan Wan Ning could imagine her grandfather being furious after losing the chess game.
"What about my parents? How are they?"
"My aunt has been taking the medicine you brought back from Imperial Physician Qin, and she is much better now. My uncle is also strong. They must be very happy to see you go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning smiled lightly and asked in a low voice: "By the way, His Highness the Crown Prince...has he returned to the capital?"
"It arrived the day before yesterday. I heard from my father that he attended the morning court yesterday. The Emperor Long Yan was very happy and greatly appreciated his northwest trip for disaster relief and the destruction of the Goshawk Kingdom."
Xiao Yujue returned safely?
This made Shangguan Wan Ning secretly breathe a sigh of relief, and she gently stroked her restless chest with her hand.
"Then... did the emperor reward Jingrui?" Shangguan Wanning asked carefully.
At this time, Zheng Zhixing turned around and glanced at Shangguan Wan Ning suspiciously.
"He has not returned to the capital yet. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that General Mu's old illness relapsed on the road, and the doctor said he needs to recuperate on the spot. He will return to the capital when he recovers. The emperor also agreed and said that he would wait until he comes back.
reward."
Shangguan Wan Ning's face changed suddenly, and her chest seemed to have been hit hard by something, making her breathless in pain.
"Cousin, what's wrong with you?" Zheng Zhixing was frightened when he saw Shangguan Wanning suddenly turned pale, and hurriedly stopped the carriage. "You were scared. Why don't you find a place to rest, and I'll go back to pick you up."
An imperial physician will come over to diagnose and treat you."
Shangguan Wan calmed down, waved her hands and said, "No, I'm fine, I'm probably too tired. Zhixing, let's go back quickly."
"Okay." Zheng Zhixing was worried about Shangguan Wan Ning's health, so he ordered everyone to slow down.
We didn't return to the capital until the afternoon.
"Ning'er, you are finally back." Madam Shangguan had been waiting at the door early. When she saw her daughter getting off the carriage, she immediately held her hand and looked her up and down, "You have suffered a lot in the past six months."
As soon as Mrs. Shangguan finished speaking, tears fell down. "I really wronged you because of my illness..."
"Mom, I'm fine, how could I be wronged? I'm lucky enough to be able to follow Mrs. Qin's medical skills." Shangguan Wanning wiped away her mother's tears and consoled her.
"Sister, you should be happy that the eldest lady is back."
Aunt Zhao came forward to support Mrs. Shangguan and saluted Shangguan Wan Ning with a smile.
Shangguan Wan Ning discovered that Aunt Zhao was full of jewels and her hair was shining brightly.
She didn't pay much attention and helped her mother back to the room.