Unparalleled Evildoer

Chapter 131: Love is like a gossamer, the pain of parting

The singing bells are noisy in the silent night, the colorful lights decorate the starry sky, the daughter is leaning on the building and smiling, the streets are filled with the fragrance of silk and satin.

Wuzhan, dressed in white and with a plain belt around his waist, got off the carriage and slowly walked into the Qingya Pavilion. The aroma of tea greeted him and the sound of piano filled the air. The layout of the hall was elegant and the seats were all occupied. The waiter came forward and greeted him, "Sir, please come in!"

"Follow me!" Luo Yan walked down the stairs, led Wuzhan around the hall, walked through the quiet corridor in the backyard, and came to the door.

Luo Yan reported: "Princess, Master Li is here!"

Wuzhan saw the beautiful figure standing up reflected on the window curtain, and his heart trembled slightly, but he heard a gentle voice coming from inside the house, "Mr. Li, please come in!"

The lights illuminated the beauty, who was intoxicatingly graceful, her eyes full of beauty like a clear pond, her smile moving the heart and soul. Wuzhan quickly avoided her gaze, bowed and said, "Greetings, Princess Jade!"

Gongsun Yu said softly, "Sir, there is no need to be polite. Please take a seat!" After Wuzhe sat down, he continued, "Sir, you have just arrived in Xianyang, so you should be careful about everything. Luoyan was reckless and lost her temper. I couldn't stop her. Please forgive me!"

"How dare I keep the princess waiting for so long? I am ashamed."

"You are so resolute and swift. Even before you entered Xianyang, your reputation is already known to everyone. It's really hard to imagine. How did you do it?"

Wuzhan then succinctly recounted his experiences after they separated. Gongsun Yu listened with his chin in his hand, still very excited, and lamented tactfully, "It is true that a tiger father will have a dog son. If our Chu State had such a talented person as the prince, why would it be destroyed?"

Wu Zhan knew that Gongsun Yu did not know how to govern a country, nor did she know the root cause of the demise of the Chu State. She was just an unwilling princess of a fallen country, carrying the fate of revenge, how pitiful and sad.

Wuzhan asked softly, "Why did the princess come to Xianyang?"

Gongsun Yu slowly stood up, "Since the young master left, Luo Yan's injuries have improved, and we began to inquire about the whereabouts of Lord Qu, General Xiang and others. Finally, we learned that Lord Qu was shot dead and General Xiang was captured and escorted to Xianyang, awaiting execution. We hurried here to find an opportunity to rescue General Xiang, but the Qin prison is heavily guarded. Luo Yan tried several times, but was discovered before he got close to the prison gate." Looking at Wuzhan with tears in her eyes, she continued, "General Xiang is a descendant of a loyal and good Chu State and a pillar of the country's restoration. He saved my life and will be beheaded in a few days, but I really have no way to rescue him now. Young master is very talented, so I beg you to find a way to rescue General Xiang. Please accept Yu'er's greeting!" As she spoke, she knelt down.

Wuzhan hurriedly supported Gongsun Yu's soft and boneless arm and advised: "Princess, please don't do this. I can't bear it!"

Gongsun Yu's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, and she said sympathetically, "Young Master has just been an official for a short time, and it is difficult for him to take steps. I am forcing him to do something against his will and causing more trouble, but I really have no other choice!"

Wuzhan helped Gongsun Yu to the chair and said, "Please take a seat, Princess. Let me go back and think about it." He knew that this task was too difficult and his mind was at a loss.

"How is your health lately, young master?" Gongsun Yu felt Wuzhan's cold palm and asked with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I don't feel any pain anymore, just a little tired." Wuzhe sat back in his original position.

Gongsun Yu knew that Wuzhan was already seriously ill and might not be able to hold on for much longer. He felt very sad and said softly, "Young Master, please take care of yourself!"

Wuzhan said, "The princess advised me, but why did I continue to take arsenic?" Wuzhan has made great attainments in medical skills since he read half of the "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic". He had already noticed it from Gongsun Yu's face.

Gongsun Yu said softly: "The ancestral temples are all destroyed, the corpses are still warm, and the restoration of the country is a long way off. How can I live in such a miserable state? The only thing I can do is to enter the palace and assassinate Ying Zheng to comfort the dead soul. I have no more extravagant wishes."

Wuzhan was secretly hurt when he heard this, and tried to dissuade him, "Ying Zheng is so vigilant, there is no other in the world. He is not only guarded by experts, but also protected by treasures. If the princess goes there, there will be no chance of assassination, and she will lose her life in vain."

"According to what you said, no one can kill him!"

"He cannot be killed at the moment. From what I have seen in the past few days in the court, the Qin State is even stronger than I imagined. The court is full of loyal ministers and capable generals. Although there are disputes, they are united. Even if Ying Zheng is assassinated, there will be no change. On the contrary, it may become even stronger."

"It seems that the young master has changed his mind!" Gongsun Yu sighed softly.

Wuzhan smiled bitterly and said, "Princess, do you think I am greedy for power and nobility like Luoyan?" He paused and said, "Although my hatred is different from that of the princess, it is equally unshirkable. The princess saw the destruction of the country and the ruin of the family, while I saw my relatives killed by a treacherous plot. It is equally unforgettable. Zhao deserves to perish, and Qin also deserves to perish. If I had changed my mind, why would I have gone through so much trouble to enter Xianyang alone? Princess, could it be that..."

Gongsun Yu suddenly stood up and apologized, "Yu'er was eager for revenge and wrongly accused you. Please forgive me!"

Wuzhan slowly stood up, bowed and said, "I came here to meet the princess on the pretext of getting medicine. I really shouldn't stay long. After some time, when my house by the Wei River is repaired, it will be much more convenient. The princess has entrusted me with this, and I will do my best. I'm leaving now!"

Gongsun Yu's beautiful eyes were full of tenderness, and she said reluctantly, "Young Master, you have no friends on your future path, and Yu'er has a miserable fate, so I can only look forward to seeing you. Young Master, take care!"

How could Wuzhan not understand the meaning of these words? He felt miserable and desolate in his heart, "It is enough for the princess to say this!" He walked out of the house and saw Luoyan, who was guarding outside the door, turning her head to look at the night sky. She ignored him and seemed to be crying.

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The evening wind is getting colder, the time is passing and I am thinking of returning home. The moon is sparse, the horses are slow on the ancient road, and Wu Barrier is sitting in the shaking carriage, which is very different from when he came here, and it is so heavy that I can't breathe.

The serious criminals escorted to Xianyang should be in the dungeon directly under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Court, waiting for trial and execution. Not only are there heavy guards, but there must be many traps in the dungeon. It is not easy to save people. Although I have a high rank, I have no real power. I cannot touch it outside of my duties. Even if I ask about such a place, I will be suspected. Once discovered, I will be considered to be colluding with the restoration, and all my previous efforts will be wasted. But looking at her helpless eyes, how can I bear to make her sad, how can I bear to refuse, I am alone, I don’t know when I will return, I have no worries, but when I see her, I feel a wave of affection, I know it is impossible but do it.

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The carriage was about to pass the intersection of the empty alley, "Swoosh! Swoosh!..." Dozens of hidden weapons were shot at from all directions. Jin Xingzi's ears moved first, and he flew up and jumped onto the hood of the carriage. He turned the whip, drawing an arc in the air, and shot down all the hidden weapons shot at the carriage at high speed. He laughed and said, "If you want to assassinate the little master, you have to get through me first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of men in black rushed out from the trees, corners, and alleys on the roadside, holding shining weapons in their hands, and rushed forward without saying a word.

"Hey! There are so many of you here. It's just right for me to stretch my muscles today!" Jin Xingzi said, swinging his whip as fast as lightning, and struck the three people who were in the front. With a sound of "Snap!", the three people were torn to pieces at the same time, screaming and falling to the ground.

At this time, two men in black had reached the car, swinging their swords and about to stab into the car. Jin Xingzi suddenly lay on the hood of the car and laughed at the two men, "You're a bit slow!" He opened his mouth and spurted out a ball of fire, rushing towards the two men.

The two men were caught off guard, and did not expect that Jin Xingzi had this trick. In addition to being surprised, a heat wave hit their faces, and their bodies were burning with flames. They wailed and screamed, and rolled on the ground.

"What kind of people dare to assassinate me? How boring!" His body spun up, and his whip danced in the night sky, knocking down several people with a 'crackling' sound, and their weapons fell one after another.

"Who sent you here?" Jin Xingzi shouted at the two men in black who had not yet stepped forward.

When the two men in black saw their accomplice falling to the ground and screaming in pain, they were so scared that they stepped back. They didn't expect Jin Xingzi to be so skilled.

"Who dares to gather and fight in Xianyang City!" A group of cavalry came from a distance, and the leading general shouted.

The man in black took this opportunity, gritted his teeth, stood up, whistled, and fled.

"Where are you running to? You haven't told me yet. Who sent you here?" Jin Xingzi wanted to chase him.

"No need to chase!" Wuzhan stopped them from inside the car.

"Send someone with better skills next time. You underestimate me!" Jin Xingzi yelled at the group of people in black clothes who disappeared in an instant.

At this time, the patrol cavalry had arrived in front of the carriage. The leading general was a burly man with an ox nose and tiger eyes, and a long beard hanging down to his chest. He stepped forward and asked, "Who are you? How dare you gather a crowd to fight in Xianyang City!"

Jin Xingzi flew to the front of the car and sat down, crossing his legs, and said disdainfully: "General, you made a mistake. This is an assassination, not a fight. Why are you staying here to ask me instead of arresting the assassin?"

"How dare you act wildly in front of General Huan!" a soldier beside General Huan shouted.

"Don't even mention in front of General Yuan or General Quan. Even in General Meng's mansion, I, the Taoist priest, will walk sideways!" Jin Xingzi laughed.

"How dare he insult General Huan? Come, take him down!" the soldier shouted.

"Hey! Let's see who can catch me today!" Jin Xingzi glared with his rat eyes and shouted at the two soldiers who were about to step forward.

"Don't be rude!" Wuzhan shouted from inside the carriage, lifted the curtain, got off the carriage, and bowed to General Huan, saying, "I am Wuzhan, your humble servant, and I am honored to meet you, General Huan."

When General Huan saw that it was Wuzhan, he quickly dismounted and saluted, saying, "I didn't know it was Master Wuzhan's carriage, and I blocked it without permission. I hope you will forgive me!"

When the soldiers heard that the person they had stopped was actually Lord Wuzhan who had defeated the Huns, they all dismounted and knelt on one knee to pay homage.

Wuzhan smiled slightly and said, "It is General Huan's duty, how can I not investigate? You are too polite!"

General Huan asked, "Did you see clearly who dared to assassinate you?"

"If you don't go and chase them now, how would we know? But I will tell you a clue. Their skills are very poor. I blew them away with one breath, and their hair was burned off." Jin Xingzi said leisurely.

General Huan looked ashen and said to Jin Xingzi, "The Taoist's skills are really as good as their reputation!" He then shouted to the soldiers, "Search this area house by house. If you find anyone with a bald head, bring him back to the Lieutenant's Mansion for questioning!" After hearing the order, the soldiers quickly mounted their horses and chased in the direction where the man in black had long disappeared.

General Huan bowed to Wuzhan and said, "My lord, I am sorry for disturbing you. I will send a few more soldiers to escort you back to your residence!"

"Thank you, General!" After saying that, he got on the carriage and returned to the Meng Mansion under the escort of eight cavalrymen.

(End of this chapter)