Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 64

Chapter 064 Assassination Crisis
“How dare you, Imperial Concubine Hua? Can anyone listen to your opinions?” Seeing this, the female officer beside Concubine Hua scolded him sternly with a slightly cold expression.

Yun Xiao was not afraid because of this. Instead, her expression became even more respectful. Instead, a faint smile appeared in the depths of her eyes. When she saw that smile, she felt a trace of mockery in Concubine Hua’s eyes.

Her voice was very respectful, neither humble nor arrogant, but it attracted Concubine Hua’s attention. She waved her hand and said, “You go down first. I have something to say to the fourth Miss Yun Clan.”

He didn’t know why, but seeing her pair of starry eyes that shone like the stars at night, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. However, he didn’t know why that feeling had arisen.

When Chun Lan saw this, she wanted to step forward to stop her, but Yun Xiao had already reached out to stop her. “Chun Lan, wait here first.”

Very quickly, Yun Xiao and Hua Fei walked to a quiet place. “What do you want to say to me?”

At this moment, the corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth curved into a strange arc. “The maiden heard that Imperial Concubine Hua was looking for medicine, so she came to offer it.” After she finished speaking, she took out a prescription and held it in front of Imperial Concubine Hua with both hands.

“Offer medicine?” Hua Fei was slightly stunned. She did not remember when she was looking for the medicine, but when she saw the prescription in her hand clearly, her expression was filled with joy. “What do you need me for?”

Since Yun Xiao was able to show such sincerity to him, it must be because of something.

Yun Xiao’s expression became even more respectful. “Soon, it will be time to choose the next Imperial Merchant Guild. The daughter’s father is not in the capital right now, and the Yun Family cannot afford to live alone. The daughter asks Imperial Concubine Hua to speak up for the Yun Family with the Emperor’s face. The daughter is extremely grateful in her heart.”

“So it’s this matter. The Yun Clan is the biggest merchant in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. This matter will definitely fall on the Yun Clan.” Imperial Concubine Hua rolled her eyes and immediately accepted the prescription.

“County princess Huining’s current properties have already surpassed the Yun Clan’s. The people’s hearts are panicking.”

Imperial Concubine Hua heard this and a complicated expression appeared on her exquisite face before she said, “Alright, you can go down first.”

Yun Xiao brought Chun Lan back without looking back. However, when she left Hua Fei’s line of sight, the corner of her mouth hooked into a faint smile. That smile carried an unconcealable mockery.

Right at this moment, Yun Xiao raised her head and saw a figure not far away. The corner of her mouth curled slightly and she also welcomed him, “Yun Xiao greets the county princess.”

County princess Huining heard the noise and first looked in the direction where Yun Xiao came from. She snorted coldly, “When did Fourth Young Lady’s relationship with Concubine Hua become so good?”

Yun Xiao’s expression was slightly cold as she chuckled, “After the banquet ended, my stomach felt a little uncomfortable, so I went to show my respect. Who would have thought that there was a piece of paper on the ground? Only when I picked it up would I know that it was a prescription. As far as I could see, only Imperial Concubine Hua could see it, so I gave the prescription to Imperial Concubine Hua. However, Imperial Concubine Hua said that the prescription was not hers.”

County princess Hui Ning snorted coldly and her expression darkened slightly. She had clearly seen Yun Xiao and Hua Fei chatting happily just now, “What is recorded in that prescription?” What made Hua Fei happy was definitely not a common thing.

“It’s a prescription for bathing. It can make people’s skin moist, and it can also beautify and nurture their skin.” Yun Xiao’s face was filled with envy and regret. “It’s all because I was nervous. I actually told Imperial Concubine Hua that the prescription wasn’t mine. If it was mine, I would definitely be able to have a good relationship with Imperial Concubine Hua.”

County Lord Hui Ning’s eyes suddenly lit up. “Fourth Young Lady’s straightforward temperament is admirable. Since you are in a hurry to return to the manor, I won’t let you chat.”

Yun Xiao thanked her gratefully and walked forward with Chun Lan.

After leaving the palace and boarding the carriage of the Yun Clan, Chun Lan persisted and said, “Miss, that prescription was obviously not picked up by us.” It was clearly the girl’s own.

The young lady’s current status was very awkward. If she could get in touch with the noble person in the palace because of that prescription, it would definitely be a good thing for her future marriage.

Nowadays, this great good thing was actually given to county princess Huining in vain.

Yun Xiao looked at Chun Lan with an aggrieved expression, and the corner of her mouth raised slightly. “Alright, I can’t throw that prescription out even if I want to. Naturally, I can’t wait for someone to ask for it.”

Chun Lan’s expression froze, but when she saw Yun Xiao’s calm expression, she swallowed all her curiosity.

During this period of time, it seemed that the girl from her family was shrewd. Since the girl did this, she must have her own intentions.

The glass lamps outside the palace illuminated the dark night. One exquisite and comfortable carriage after another drove out from the entrance of the palace. Finally, it was Yun Xiao’s carriage. The carriage ran towards the direction of the Yun Clan.

In the empty night, only the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the road. At this moment, a few voices suddenly came, and Yun Xiao quickly reacted. She pulled Chun Lan with her right hand and said directly, “Get down.”

It was too late. In such an instant, the coachman’s muffled snort and the miserable screams of the guards of the Cloud Mansion could be heard from outside! In an instant, all the people he brought with him died, leaving only Chun Lan behind.

Yun Xiao’s face turned deathly pale for an instant. She did not expect that someone would assassinate her again! Moreover, this time, it was obviously more serious than any previous time. These people had planned it well!

The sound of air breaking came again and again. The arrow was nailed to the window, and two more arrows flew past his cheek.

In addition, the arrow flew past Chun Lan’s arm. With a piercing sound, Chun Lan’s sleeve was pulled to pieces, and all the sleeves on her arm fell off.

Chun Lan was so frightened that she didn’t dare to move. Her eyes stared at her own arm tightly. If Yun Xiao hadn’t pulled her in time, this arm would have been broken.

“Auntie, what should I do now?”

Yun Xiao’s face also turned pale. She did not expect that someone would ambush on the way from the palace to the Yun Clan. She did not expect that the person who came would be so skilled!

Now, no matter what, the most important thing was to escape. Since those people dared to ambush him at this time, they must have thought of everything. If they landed in their hands, even if they did not want to die, they would have no way of surviving. Because those people would not leave a way for them to survive.

Taking a deep breath, Yun Xiao let her nervous heart slowly calm down. “Don’t worry, lie down properly. You must not get up.”

They were so close to the carriage that they almost got hurt by the arrow that they didn’t dare to move at all.

Yun Xiao gave Chun Lan the dress she wore in the carriage. “Put it on first.” Later, she had to think of a way to deal with those people. Chun Lan’s reputation could not be ruined. She promised Chun Lan that she would point out a good marriage to her.

At this time, Chun Lan did not refuse and directly put her dress on her body. At this time, Chun Lan had already thought of her own situation. “Young lady, don’t move in this carriage.”

As soon as she spoke, Yun Xiao knew what Chun Lan meant. She would not allow her to do this!

Just wait!

She grabbed Chun Lan’s arm and pulled her back, “Don’t do anything stupid, it hasn’t reached that level yet!”

Chun Lan was stunned, but her expression was still anxious. “Miss, if we can’t lure those people away, none of us will be able to leave.” Since both of us are going to die, why don’t we die alone to replace the girl and let her live?

A touch of emotion appeared in Yun Xiao’s eyes as she chuckled at Chun Lan, “Don’t worry, we’ll be fine.”

Although Chun Lan did not know what the girl could do, looking at that firm smile, her nervous heart gradually calmed down.

Yun Xiao asked Chun Lan to put it aside, and then she slowly moved forward. She poked the window with her finger and looked out. She saw three black-clothed men following behind the carriage.

The three black-clothed men ran towards the carriage neatly. If not for the fact that the horse in their carriage hadn’t died, they would probably have fallen into their hands.

Yun Xiao looked for a while and finally noticed something was amiss. She frowned slightly and turned around to walk towards the carriage door. “Chun Lan, come here.”

Chun Lan graciously followed closely after Yun Xiao. The two of them walked to the carriage door and gently lifted the carriage curtain. Sure enough, a river appeared right in front of them!

Sure enough, these people didn’t shoot the horses, but they just wanted the horses to rush into the river ahead. Only in this way could the horses suddenly go crazy and rush into the river. Even the Yun Clan’s Fourth Young Lady’s master and servant drowned in the river.

What a vicious scheme!

“Chun Lan, can you swim?”

“No.”

Yun Xiao originally did not have any hope for her own question, so when she heard Chun Lan’s words, she did not feel disappointed.

However, her eyes were a little dim, and her expression was complicated and unclear.

Chun Lan looked at the river in front of her, and then at the direction the horse was galloping in, and she understood that the river in front of her was where they were buried!

Chun Lan leaned forward a little and grabbed the reins in the groom’s hand in her own. She looked at Yun Xiao one last time and said, “Miss, I’ll pull the horse down. The moment the horse slows down, you’ll jump out of the carriage.”

Yun Xiao just felt speechless. She took out the stiffness in Chun Lan’s hand and threw it away. She turned around and stared at Chun Lan. “A person’s life is one. If they die, nothing will be left. You must not speak lightly of life and death! If you say one more word, I will never recognize you as a maid again.”

Chun Lan was stunned. She didn’t expect that Yun Xiao would still protect her at this time. “This servant was originally a servant of the Yun Family. It was inevitable that she would die for this girl.”

Yun Xiao recalled the scene in her previous life and felt her heart twitch slightly. She directly slapped Chun Lan on the face. “Remember, your life is not only yours, it is mine. Before I let you die, no one can take your life!”

Her words were fierce and vicious, but at this moment, Chun Lan laughed. At this moment, a carriage came running from the side. The carriage was extremely fast and was about to crash into the carriage.

At this moment, both Yun Xiao and Chun Lan’s hearts were raised at the same time.