Chapter 329 Damn it, another assassination attempt.
Chapter 329 Damn it, another assassination attempt.
Qi Yuxuan's voice trembled, and a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
His heart felt as if struck by lightning, and his thoughts surged like a tidal wave.
Just two months ago, he and Qiu Ziyue fought side by side and had a deep bond.
Now, she has become the Princess Consort of Jin and is pregnant with Li Cunxu's child.
All of this happened so suddenly that he couldn't accept it.
He felt as if a thousand arrows were piercing his heart; every memory was stabbing him painfully.
Those warm times and those days of silent protection seem to have been ruthlessly torn apart by reality.
"Yuxuan, don't overthink it. Ziyue isn't that kind of person."
Qiu Langyu noticed his unusual behavior and asked softly, her tone filled with concern.
Seeing Qi Yuxuan's pained expression, Leng Feng and Zhao Wanqing couldn't help but feel a sense of worry.
"Twilight Sparkle...she's changed her mind."
Qi Yuxuan's voice was low and hoarse, almost as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth.
Zhao Wanqing said softly:
"Ziyue has always been a loyal and affectionate person. Her relationship with Li Cunxu is not what you imagine."
Leng Feng added from the side:
"Let's think of a way to get out of here quickly. You can just ask Twilight Sparkle. Don't be sad."
Qi Yuxuan raised his head and looked at his friends who cared about him.
The anger and pain in my heart were gradually replaced by a touch of warmth.
He knew they were right.
Qiu Ziyue is definitely not someone who changes her mind easily; there must be complex reasons behind it.
"I know……"
Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
"It's just that I find it hard to accept right now."
Qiu Langyu comforted him:
“We all understand how you feel. But you must believe that Twilight Sparkle will not easily change her mind.”
Perhaps when you have the chance, you can ask her yourself and find out the truth.
Zhao Wanqing said:
"Calm down. No matter what, we'll be there for you."
Leng Feng also expressed his agreement:
"Yes, we will face it together. After all, we are all partners, and no one can abandon the other."
That night, Qi Yuxuan tossed and turned, Qiu Ziyue's image constantly appearing in his mind.
They were thinking about how to get away from here as soon as possible.
The following day, the atmosphere in front of the gate tower of the Prince of Jin's mansion was so heavy it was suffocating.
Li Cunxu stood on the high platform, his gaze sharp as a knife, coldly staring at the three officials before him—
Minister of Rites Liu, Vice Minister of Revenue Zhang, and Minister of War Zhao.
They knelt on the ground, their hearts filled with resentment and fear.
"The crimes you have committed are unforgivable."
Li Cunxu's voice was low and cold.
"Execute him!"
With a command given, the executioner swung his blade, and blood splattered everywhere.
The heads of Minister of Rites Liu, Vice Minister of Revenue Zhang, and Minister of War Zhao were hung on the city gate tower.
The scene was extremely tragic.
Some of the adults' family members were beheaded, while others were exiled, and cries of anguish filled the air.
After all this was over, Li Cunxu hurriedly went to the Prince of Jin's residence.
He didn't want Qiu Ziyue to see such a bloody scene, after all, she was pregnant and needed a peaceful environment.
After Qiu Ziyue became pregnant, she slept a lot, so Li Cunxu deliberately didn't wake her up, hoping she could rest a little longer.
When they returned to the mansion, Qiu Ziyue was already awake and sitting in the courtyard basking in the sun.
The sunlight shone on her face, making her appear exceptionally peaceful and serene.
Seeing this, Li Cunxu felt a warmth in his heart and quickly walked towards her.
"Twilight Sparkle, you're awake?"
Li Cunxu asked happily, his steps light and quick.
Suddenly, a cold, sharp light pierced through the tree, its target Li Cunxu.
He was panicked, never expecting such a sudden attack.
Qiu Ziyue was also taken aback. Suddenly, she picked up a teacup from the table and threw it at Han Dao.
The throwing knife was knocked away and landed on the ground not far away.
"Huff, huff, huff"
Immediately afterwards, three more assassins leaped down from the tree and attacked Li Cunxu.
These assassins were agile and swift, clearly having undergone rigorous training.
Hearing the commotion, the guards rushed into the courtyard.
But the assassins were already prepared, and instantly drew daggers from their waists, continuing to stab Li Cunxu.
Li Cunxu dodged and immediately drew his sword, engaging the assassin in combat.
The sound of metal clashing echoed in the courtyard, sparks flying everywhere.
Seeing this, Qiu Ziyue was extremely anxious.
She was feeling a little unwell due to her pregnancy, but she remained calm and composed.
She quickly stood up and beckoned to the maid beside her:
"Quickly, notify more guards!"
The guards rushed to the scene upon hearing the news and immediately joined the battle.
Although the assassins were strong, they gradually showed signs of fatigue under the combined attack of the group.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Cunxu counterattacked, stabbing an assassin's wrist with his sword, and the dagger in the assassin's hand fell to the ground.
At the same time, Qiu Ziyue noticed another assassin quietly circling behind Li Cunxu, intending to launch a sneak attack.
In a moment of quick thinking, she picked up a stone and threw it forcefully at the assassin.
The stone struck the assassin's arm, causing him to lose his balance and preventing him from completing the sneak attack.
Li Cunxu seized the opportunity, swung his sword backhand, and the assassin's knife fell to the ground.
"Miss, run!"
A masked assassin shouted.
Then, a smoke grenade was deployed.
Li Cunxu didn't care about anything else and rushed into the smoke, slicing the assassins into pieces like watermelons.
As the smoke cleared, he discovered that one assassin was missing.
"Quick, see if there are any survivors!"
The guards checked to see if any of the assassins were still alive, and to their surprise, two of them were still alive.
The guards quickly removed the poison from the assassin's mouth.
Everything finally calmed down, but a tense atmosphere filled the courtyard.
Li Cunxu lowered his sword and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Damn it, another assassination attempt! When will this end?"
After speaking, he quickly turned to look at Qiu Ziyue, his eyes showing tenderness:
"Twilight Sparkle, are you alright?"
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and walked to his side:
"I am fine."
Qiu Ziyue fainted as soon as she finished speaking.
Li Cunxu grabbed her tightly, his heart filled with anxiety, and hurried into the house.
"You few, take the assassin to the dungeon and await interrogation!"
He commanded, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.
Qiu Ziyue, held in his arms, was pale and breathing weakly.
Li Cunxu felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew the situation was critical and he had to act quickly.
"Cunxu, my stomach hurts so much..."
Qiu Ziyue said painfully, her voice weak and trembling.
"Twilight Sparkle, just bear with it, I'll take a look at you right away."
Li Cunxu quickly laid Qiu Ziyue flat on the bed and immediately took her pulse.
His hands trembled slightly, his heart raced, but he still tried his best to remain calm.
"Oh no! Quickly, bring the pregnancy-preserving medicine to the Princess!"
Li Cunxu hurriedly instructed the maids, realizing that Qiu Ziyue had been frightened and was showing signs of miscarriage.
It could even endanger her life.
Upon hearing the news, the maids hurriedly ran out to prepare medicine.
Li Cunxu stayed by Qiu Ziyue's bedside, gently comforting her:
"Twilight Sparkle, don't be afraid, I'm here. You'll be alright, everything will be alright."
Qiu Ziyue slightly opened her eyes and saw Li Cunxu's anxious face, feeling a sense of comfort in her heart.
Her face turned pale, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
She gripped Li Cunxu's hand tightly, as if seeking her last refuge.
"Cunxu, I'm in so much pain, I'm going to die."
Don't talk nonsense, you'll be fine.
The Prince of Jin's residence was bustling with activity.
When Madam Cao heard about it, she rushed over in a great hurry.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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