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Since that day when the agreement was made, Mo Xiao Li had been discussing the matter with Zuo Yunqing and others, eventually finding a few reliable individuals to carry out the assassination. Given the gravity of the situation, everyone involved had thought it through carefully. However, no one expected that just before the assassination, something would happen that would become Mo Xiao Li's greatest regret in life.
That night, the darkness was thick as ink, and the entire palace was silent without a sound. Knowing what was about to happen, Mu Junqi had sent Little Prince to the Empress Dowager early in the morning. Watching him leave with tear-filled eyes, she did not realize that this farewell would last for many years. If she had known the consequences of everything at that time, would she still have chosen this plan? Perhaps no one could say for sure.
As the night deepened and news of her assassination by Kang Cheng's subordinates was about to spread, she felt increasingly uneasy. For some reason, even though she knew this was merely a ruse, her heart was still restless. Ziyue and Huixin had also stopped their usual playful antics and looked at her with worried expressions.
Suddenly, the sound of the night watchman echoed outside. Looking up, she realized it was already past midnight. Ziyue stepped forward and said, "Empress, it’s late; should you not retire for the night?"
"No need," she replied. "I’m not tired yet. If you two are weary, you can leave; you don’t need to stay here with me."
Huixin looked at her with concern and said, "Your Highness, please don’t send us away. We will stay here with you tonight—never leaving your side."
Hearing this, Mu Junqi felt deeply moved. She smiled faintly but did not say anything further, continuing to gaze at the sky outside.
Time passed without her noticing, and sleepiness overtook her as she leaned against the soft couch and fell asleep. In her dreams, she seemed to hear sounds of fighting. When she opened her eyes, a dark figure appeared before her, and there was no one else in the room. Without hesitation, she shouted out loud, but immediately the person covered her mouth and coldly warned, "Don’t scream; otherwise, I will kill you right now!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Junqi's heart raced. The person before her was not one of those previously arranged; their murderous intent was clear in their eyes, exuding a chilling aura. Seeing that there was no one else in the room, she could only blink to signal the person.
Finally, the individual released their grip on her but continued their actions without pause. In no time at all, they bound her hands tightly and then pulled out a dagger from their clothing, pointing it at her while coldly saying, "You’d better not move now; otherwise, I will make sure you die right in front of me. Understood?"
Mu Junqi dazedly nodded in response. Seeing this, the person took a silk handkerchief from beside them and forcefully stuffed it into her mouth while twisting her arm as if to take her away.
As Mu Junqi struggled and thought about how to escape, she realized that this person's clothing clearly matched those who were originally arranged for this task; however, everything had changed afterward. What had gone wrong? What was their purpose in abducting her?
As she was deep in thought, she had already exited Qinxiang Garden. Due to prior arrangements, there wasn't a single person outside, and the path was clear. Just as she was nearing Imperial Garden, shouts of "Catch the assassin!" echoed from nearby. Mu Junqi quickly looked over and saw Mo Xiao Li leading a group rushing towards her. Just as she was about to speak, she felt a knife pressing hard against her waist.
Unable to say anything, she could only watch helplessly as Mo Xiao Li and the others left. The man, seeing them depart, stepped closer and whispered in her ear, "You better not try any tricks; otherwise, I will make sure you never see tomorrow's sun again. However—I'm not entirely unreasonable. The Little Prince is quite charming; if possible, I might reluctantly allow you to be mother and son down below!" He finished with a sinister laugh.
Mu Junqi was not someone who feared death; she just didn't expect this person to use the Little Prince to threaten her. In a moment of panic, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. The man then chuckled softly as he forced her to move forward.
But they hadn't gone far when she heard rustling sounds behind them, followed by that familiar voice, "Since you're here, why sneak around? Holding a woman hostage doesn't make you a man!"
In that instant, Mu Junqi felt a warm current flow through her heart, but at the same time, she could clearly sense the man's barely concealed anger beside her. Slowly turning around, she saw Mo Xiao Li standing there with several others. Even though it was night, she could feel the determination in his gaze.
Then the man beside her burst into loud laughter. "Mo Xiao Li, no matter what, your woman is in my hands now. If you don't want to see her again, you better leave immediately!"
"Do you think I would agree to your demands? Or do you think you can just leave Xuanjian City like this?" Mo Xiao Li replied coldly, sounding unlike his usual self.
Before he could finish speaking, the man continued, "Then let's see how it goes." Without hesitation, he plunged the dagger into Mu Junqi's thigh. The excruciating pain shot through her body instantly; since her mouth was covered, a muffled groan escaped from her throat.
Mo Xiao Li did not expect the other party to be so ruthless. Seeing the sweat bead on Mu Junqi's forehead and his fists clenched tightly in frustration, he felt utterly helpless. The man continued laughing and said, "Don't think I'm joking with you; this is a warning. If you remain stubborn, this might be your end." He then lightly slid the bloodied dagger across her cheek, leaving a trail of blood.
"If you don't stop now and fall into my hands later, you'll experience what it means to wish for death!" Mo Xiao Li gritted his teeth and said coldly.
The pain in her leg had begun to numb. If it weren't for the grip of the person behind her, she would have likely collapsed by now. Struggling to lift her eyes towards Mo Xiao Li, she gently shook her head. The man saw this and continued, "If you don't let us go immediately, I'll make you experience what true heartache feels like!"
At that moment, Mo Xiao Li felt utterly powerless. If it weren't for his concern for Mu Junqi's life and seeing the blood gradually seeping out, everything seemed beyond thought. He could only wave his hand and say in a deep voice, "I will let you leave, but you must guarantee the Empress's safety; otherwise, I will ensure you have no place to die!"
"If you had decided earlier, maybe she wouldn't have to suffer like this," he said before turning and leaving.
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