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Hearing a long sigh, Luzi felt both amused and helpless. It became clear that Huang Xie's dilemma did not lie with Li Yuan but rather with Li Yan. But could Li Yuan and Li Yan really be separated? The answer was, of course, no!
As the obedient younger sister of Li Yuan, she was essentially a sharp blade in his hands! If this person had even a bit of independence, she wouldn't have ended up pregnant and running to the palace to become some kind of consort for the King of Chu!
It is evident that Li Yan would do anything for her brother! Even if Li Yuan ordered her to personally kill the child's biological father, she would never feel even a hint of guilt or regret for such an act!
Such a woman is the most terrifying in the world! Because she has no idea what she is doing!
Sigh!
Luzi ended this topic with a heavier sigh, gaining a deeper understanding of Zhu Ying's helplessness at that time. Well! Since this is all fate, let it be!
For Luzi, the next objective was already quite clear. As long as Huang Xie's safety was guaranteed, the matter of Chu State sending troops could be completely resolved. Since they did not want to touch Li Yuan, then ensuring Huang Xie safely arrived in the capital of Chu State and successfully regained military power could be put on the agenda.
Originally planning to remind Huang Xie to be cautious of the already sharpening Li Yuan, he felt it unnecessary to say it out loud at this moment. Huang Xie still held feelings for Li Yan, which reflected the relationship between a brother-in-law and an elder brother-in-law.
The bond between them is not something to be taken lightly!
Luzi glanced at the drowsy Huang Xie and stood up to take his leave. He called in servants to assist the Chancellor in getting ready for bed and turned to stand guard outside the door with his sword. He listened intently to the sound of the night wind rustling through the treetops; aside from that, everything was silent.
The cool breeze brushed against his face, calming his heart. Luzi slightly closed his eyes, using his senses to perceive everything around him. Occasionally, footsteps could be heard; those were guards from the Prime Minister's Residence on patrol.
At this moment, Luzi stood guard at Huang Xie's door not because he didn't trust Chunshen Jun's twenty-four swordsmen but because he truly didn't feel secure! There were already people plotting against Chunshen Jun, yet these fellows could still hide inside and drink wine. If such a thing happened in Qin State, they would be held accountable!
Who would dare to challenge the State Minister, who stands above thousands in the State of Chu? This statement certainly makes sense!
Just as Luzi finally calmed down, he felt a wave of anxiety wash over him, followed by a sense of self-reproach. Perhaps no one in Chu truly dared to take action against Chunshen Jun! All these worries were merely his own unfounded thoughts!
He was about to look up at the stars in the sky when he caught a glimpse of a fast-moving object out of the corner of his eye. Luzi instinctively reached for the hilt of his sword, holding his breath and listening intently. At that moment, a figure suddenly leaped over the wall from the right corner of the building and quickly disappeared outside.
The person who just jumped over was one of the twenty-four swordsmen, clearly heading off to pursue the first disturbance. By the time Luzi thought to remind them not to leave their posts, it was already too late. When he turned to look at the lookout in the left corner, he saw that the second lookout had also moved away.
They rushed out without even issuing a warning—was this what they meant by being bold and skilled?
Watching helplessly as two lookouts were compromised, Luzi felt frustrated but was at a loss for what to do. He focused on scanning his surroundings and, finding nothing unusual, quickly slipped into the shadows and drew his sword slightly from its sheath.
This was no longer just a matter for his home state; anyone daring to harm Huang Xie at this moment was an enemy of Qin State! It would be best if he could leave a survivor, but if that proved impossible, so be it! Having quickly assessed his position, Luzi resolved to intervene, leaning against the wall's shadow while adjusting his breathing rhythm.
In truth, whether or not to leave a survivor was almost irrelevant because these assassins would never reveal the truth. Moreover, they had already arranged for their escape before embarking on their mission. Regardless of whether their assassination attempt succeeded or failed, these individuals were prepared to face whatever came next.
Meanwhile, the unaware guards continued their patrols outside, completely oblivious to the looming crisis within the courtyard. The sound of their synchronized footsteps echoed again, and everything remained eerily quiet. The treetops swayed back and forth in the wind as time slowly passed in agonizing anticipation.
Since the two lookouts had been compromised earlier, Luzi had not seen any sign of his target while hiding in the shadows. If the assassin wanted to successfully complete their mission, they needed to identify any unsafe factors around them beforehand. This often meant that what appeared to be the most obvious defensive positions at night could actually be the safest because you stood in plain sight while your enemy lurked in darkness.
Only after confirming that the area was secure would an assassin eliminate any guards visible in plain sight. The next step would be executing their mission: assassinating their important target and retreating unscathed.
At this moment, waiting was not solely Luzi's concern; the assassin seeking results was also biding their time. The assassin needed to ensure that their route had effectively neutralized any lookouts before proceeding with their next move. After all, these individuals were here to kill—not to come out at night for self-destruction.
Luzi could clearly feel the sword sheath in his left hand starting to heat up, yet he still had not seen the target reappear. If it weren't for the concern that a loud alert would disturb the sweet dreams of those inside the house, he would have already gone out to demand the other party show themselves. In his view, regardless of the other party's identity, they would respond to his call. Both sides understood one thing: if he did not pass this test tonight, the mission would be impossible to execute!
It was certain that the earlier anomaly was clearly man-made; if it were just one person seeing things, it wouldn't have startled two sentinels at once. Could it be that this contact was a test of strength from the other side!?
Luzi pondered silently and waited a bit longer without noticing anything unusual around him. Just as he was about to adjust his breathing with the rustling of the treetops, he suddenly saw a shadow flash across the opposite wall.
At this moment, the target appeared, positioned perfectly between the two patrol teams. It could now be understood that this infiltrator was not one of the two who had drawn away the sentinels but rather the true assassin who had been waiting for an opportunity. If those two were assistants, then this remaining killer was the executor!
Half-kneeling in the shadows, Luzi noticed that this highly valuable target was attempting to escape. With a sudden push against the ground, he sprang into action. As soon as his body landed, he pushed off with his toes and leaped onto the wall. After a quick glance, he immediately saw a dark figure running toward the surrounding wall.
Beyond this wall lay the street. If he allowed the other party to successfully leave this courtyard, he would likely have to chase after them for a long distance!
Luzi, who would never compete in a long-distance race with anyone, jumped down from the wall and casually grabbed a tile in his hand. While pursuing closely behind, he calculated the lead distance ahead. When he saw that the shadow was getting closer to the wall, he suddenly turned and concentrated all his strength into his hand. A gust of wind followed as he hurled the sharp tile like a meteor toward the wall ahead...
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