Destroyed outside, gold and jade inside

Chapter 120

At night, very quiet.It seems that another heavy snow is approaching quietly.If you are not eager to know the result, you shouldn't be on the road at this time.

Chinese New Year is approaching, and the weather is very cold.It will be much better to start again after the beginning of spring.However, suddenly, I didn't want to wait any longer, as if I had been waiting for a long time, as if I had already made a lot of preparations.Financial resources, material resources, manpower, clues.Everything spread out in front of him.Just wait for her to reach out, uncover the upper layer of veil, and find the hidden truth below.

The fog of night will always pass.After the heavy snow, there will always be clear skies.

The pitch-black figure slipped into the inn occupied by the Qin family without making a sound.Before the guard could groan, his neck was broken.One by one, they fell quietly.

Even when he fell to the ground, he was gently put down by that ghostly shadow without making a single sound.

Misty smoke was blown into the closed doors one by one.

silent night.Only the gloomy sky outside was brewing a heavy snowfall.The people in the inn seemed to be sleeping soundly.

Suddenly there was a flash of cold light.A very thin dagger was inserted into the crack of the door.The sharp blade bit the latch, bit by bit, moving the latch aside.

In the quiet night, the slight sound of rubbing, like a lazy cat snoring, is hard to attract people's attention.

There was a distance between the corridors, and a guard lay down.The neck was bent into a weird posture, and the breath in his throat had long since disappeared.

"Pa—" there was a slight sound.The latch is thrown!
The black shadow relaxed his back slightly, and whistled lightly towards the dark place behind him.The whistle sounded softly like a human snoring.In the quiet inn, a ghostly figure flickered past.

The black shadow withdrew the sharp blade of the thin knife and gently pushed open the door.Step into the guest room.The thick boots stomped on the carpet without a sound.

The shadow quietly passed around the screen.Eyes that have already adapted to the darkness, but can't see clearly the situation in front of them.

The bed curtain seemed to be hanging down.On the foot rests a servant girl.The figure on the bed was hidden behind the curtain, so he couldn't see clearly.

The black shadow stepped forward, holding a long sword scabbard, and opened the bed curtain.

whoosh-

Soi Ying hadn't reacted yet, so there was a pop.His throat was pierced by a sharp knife.Blood gushed out.He wanted to raise his hand to cover his throat, but he fell to the ground.

Shen Xinniang who was sitting on the bed said softly, "Dan Xin!"

Dan Xin responded, turned over and stood up, and then there was a burst of Dang Dang Dang—a deafening gong beating.

In this quiet and eerie night.The sudden explosion of the gong made people feel chills.Even those who were knocked down by Mixiang were vaguely awakened.People who inhale the fragrance not deeply will wake up completely.

Jin Xiang, who was hidden on the beam of the house, drew his sword and flew down.She was startled by Dan Xin's gong and almost fell off the beam.

The men in black pouring in from the door faced Jin Xiang with swords.The sound of fighting attracted more Qin family guards and palace guards.

The man in black thought that he was fully prepared and would be able to defeat the enemy with one blow.Never imagined that the situation would take such a sudden turn for the worse.Because it was a night dive, there were only a dozen people in black.Under the siege and suppression of the Qin family and the guards of the palace, they are at an absolute disadvantage.

"Catch the living ones!" Qin Ran ordered.The Qin family had some scruples about their actions.

"There's no need to keep alive." Shen Xinniang said lightly.

When the guards of the palace heard the words, they were merciless.It is difficult for the men in black to stand out from the encirclement.Seeing that they were about to be captured alive, they all killed themselves one after another.

The sound of fighting outside finally subsided.Many lights suddenly lit up in the inn.The Qin family counted the number of people.

"Young master, the night watchmen were unprepared and several were killed. The man in black did not survive." The attendant reported.

Qin Ran's face was ugly.He stood at Shen Xiniang's door with his hands behind his back.If it weren't for Shen Xinniang's maid who suddenly rang the gong.With so many of them, are they going to be defeated by a dozen men in black?

"Miss Shen." Seeing her walking out, Qin Ran couldn't help cupping his hands, with a look of shame on his face, "The Qin family didn't do enough to protect them."

"Well," Shen Xinniang nodded, "It's for me."

Qin Ran frowned slightly, "You don't have to be afraid."

"I'm not afraid." Shen Xinniang looked up at him, her deep eyes reflected the bright candlelight, very bright.

He looked at her, slightly stunned.

"Bring the one out of the room." Shen Xiniang said, "I heard that the Qin family's spices are not bad, so bring some."

Qin Ran's expression was slightly stagnant.At this time, shouldn't we sit down and analyze who is going to harm her, and how to guard against her along the way in order to be safer?Or backhand, give the enemy a hard blow, so that the enemy will not dare to be so arrogant, and they will not be tired of dealing with it?Why are you talking about spices again?
Although surprised in his heart, Qin Ran still ordered people to fetch spices.When she saw the corpse being carried out of Shen Xinniang's room.He couldn't help frowning again.

A dagger pierced through the throat.This is the sleeve sword, a short sword ejected from the mechanism.It is bound to be at a very short distance to cause such lethality.

He looked up at Shen Xinniang.Shen Xinniang still had an indifferent and calm demeanor.The clean white loose clothes exude a soft and comfortable touch.With Pingting's figure and fair and beautiful face, how could she look like someone who could kill someone so fiercely at close range?

"It's still some time before dawn to get rid of the bloody smell." Shen Xinniang told Dan Xin.

"Miss Shen, do you want to sleep a little longer?" Qin Ran couldn't help being surprised again.

Shen Xinniang nodded slowly, "What advice does Mr. Qin Lang have?"

Qin Ran shook his head, "I don't dare to give advice, but just now, when I said that I want to save my life, my lady ordered me not to show mercy." He raised his eyes to look at Shen Xinniang's fair cheeks, "My lady is not curious about who is going to harm her? "

"Their kung fu methods are the same as those who intercepted me when Hall Master Yun and I went to the other courtyard of the Qin family last time." Shen Xinniang said indifferently.

Qin Ran was thoughtful when he heard the words, and saw that Dan Xin really took the spices, and went into the smoking room seriously to get rid of the bloody smell in the room.

He pursed his lips and said again: "It's strange to say that the corpses of those who intercepted last time were taken away by those who came later and rescued the lady."

Shen Xinniang lowered her eyes and remained silent.

"However, according to Hall Master Yun's recollection, the martial arts methods of those who intercepted came from Ouchi."

Qin Ran stopped speaking.The only sound left in the corridor was the sound of the guards of the Qin family and the guards of the palace moving the wounded.Heavy footsteps stepped on the wooden stairs, creaking, and in the brightly lit inn, there was the faint cry of the waiter or the shopkeeper.

Between Shen Xiniang and Qin Ran who were standing opposite each other, it was very quiet.

"You know, who is trying to harm you?" Qin Ran suddenly leaned over to her.

Seriously looked at her face, her cold eyes.There was no surprise on her face when he spoke.

"Chuncao Xinfang was sent to the palace, something happened, Mr. Qin Lang didn't forget it, right?" Shen Xinniang said suddenly.

Qin Ran showed a serious expression, "Sure enough."

He nodded slowly. "Is it the Queen Mother?"

Shen Xinniang didn't make a sound.

Qin Ran suddenly raised the corners of his mouth and laughed, "It seems that the rumors are not unbelievable. Rumors say that King Qi's young talent returned to the capital, not only the famous ladies in the capital flocked to him, but even the widowed empress dowager. Admiration. It seems that it is true?"

Shen Xinniang looked up at him, "There are still such rumors?"

Qin Ran chuckled, "Such disrespectful rumors are naturally spread in private. It's not surprising that Mrs. Shen has never heard of it."

Shen Xinniang looked at him, "When you are determined to find the person you are looking for, you have already stepped into a hurdle. Now that you are on the road with me, you will encounter a hurdle even more. If you want to retreat, it is too late."

Qin Ran laughed when he heard the words, "As long as I can find him, how can I care about other things? Don't say look at this manpower, it's the empress dowager's handwriting, even if Uncle Yu came here in person, do you think I will back down?"

"My lady, it's ready!" Dan Xin poked her head out from the door.

Shen Xinniang ignored Qin Ran, turned around and entered her room.She took a deep breath, opened the door and window, and the warmth in the room was blown away.The smell of blood was also subdued by the smell of incense, and the spices had a slightly pungent smell. When the wind blew, it made people more awake.

"Sister." Dan Xin was about to turn around to close the door, but a low voice came from the door.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xinniang turned around.Shen Siniang stood trembling slightly at the door.

"What's the matter?" Shen Xiniang sat down by the bed.

Shen Siniang took a look at Dan Xin, but still couldn't help stepping in, "Sister, I... I'm a little scared, there's a lot of blood in the corridor, they're disposing of the corpses in the backyard... I..." Shen Siniang trembled, as if she didn't dare to speak.

"Si Niang, our house has the most dead people, and one was just carried out!" Jin Xiang smiled and said in Shen Si Niang's ear.

Shen Siniang screamed when she heard the words, and jumped up from the mat, holding on to the screen with both hands, as if she was so frightened that she couldn't even stand still.

Jin Xiang pointed to her feet and said, "Well, that person just now seemed to have fallen somewhere, right? There was a lot of blood on the ground, and a new mat was covered, so he couldn't see it!"

"Ah—" Shen Siniang hugged her head, her shrill and broken cry ran through the room where the doors and windows were all open.

Immediately, a servant of the Qin family came outside and asked, "What's wrong with Mrs. Shen? What's the matter?"

"It's okay, it's okay!" Dan Xin waved her hands with a smile, "We're telling ghost stories!"

The servant walked away with a look of surprise on his face, this lady of the Shen family is really brave, she has just experienced life and death, and she is still interested in telling ghost stories?

Shen Xinniang looked at Jin Xiang helplessly, "Don't scare her."

Jin Xiang stuck out her tongue, turned around and poured a glass of water for Shen Siniang, "Si Niang is drinking tea, and I'm so shocked."

Shen Siniang patted her chest, not daring to take it.

"What kind of incense is smoked in sister's room?" She asked as if she wanted to change the topic.

"The smell of blood in this room is too strong, the lady can't sleep well, so I smoked some spicy incense to suppress the smell of blood!" Dan Xin said with a smile.

When Shen Siniang heard the words, her complexion had just recovered a little, but it turned pale again in an instant.

(End of this chapter)