Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

A sharp, short whistling sound suddenly rang out from behind the artificial rocks on the opposite bank of the pond outside the window! A streak of dark light, with lightning speed, pierced through the open window and shot straight into the study! Its target was none other than the throat of Shen Qingqiu, who was listening intently to Lin Feng's story and was completely unprepared!

It was a hidden weapon! And the timing was perfect, just when everyone was relaxed and chatting amicably!

"careful!!"

Lin Feng's senses were incredibly sharp! The instant the sound of something cutting through the air rang out, the hairs on his body stood on end, and a chilling sense of crisis instantly swept over him! He didn't even have time to think; his body reacted instinctively!

With a sudden flick of his left hand, he hurled the still-warm teacup, cup and all, from the rosewood table in front of him toward the direction from which the dark light had come! At the same time, his right hand shot out like lightning, not to block the lightning-fast hidden weapon (it was too late), but to grab Shen Qingqiu's slender waist beside him, pulling her sharply into his arms and then falling rapidly to the side and backward!

"puff!"

The teacup was struck by the dark light on its way and shattered instantly, scattering porcelain shards and tea everywhere! But this also momentarily slowed the advance of the hidden weapon!

"Knock!"

With a soft thud, the hidden weapon pierced the vermilion pillar three feet behind her, penetrating about an inch deep. The needle's tip was still trembling slightly, gleaming with a faint blue light, clearly indicating that it was highly poisonous!

Only then did Shen Mingxuan's exclamation ring out: "Qingqiu!!"

Shen Qingqiu was pulled into Lin Feng's arms and fell backward. It happened so suddenly; she felt a masculine scent, hot and slightly cool, instantly envelop her, and the arm around her waist was strong and powerful. In the dizzying moment, she saw the poisoned dart embedded in the pillar, and Lin Feng's cold, piercing eyes so close to her. A belated, overwhelming fear surged within her, her body trembling slightly, but more than anything, she felt an indescribable thrill of relief and…a sense of peace.

"Assassins! Protect the Grand Tutor and Miss!" Lin Feng's low shout rang in her ears, steady and powerful, instantly dispelling the panic in her heart.

Almost at the same time the poisoned dart was fired, short bursts of clashing weapons and the roars of guards could be heard outside the attic! Clearly, there was more than one assassin, and a fight had already broken out outside!

Lin Feng, holding Shen Qingqiu close, rolled over and pulled her behind a sturdy rosewood desk, simultaneously drawing the still-shaken Shen Mingxuan to his side. His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept out the window, his hand already discreetly gripping a short dagger hidden in his sleeve.

Assassination! And the target is Shen Qingqiu! In this heavily guarded Shen residence, during Shen Mingxuan's meeting with him! Who is it? Is it targeting the Shen family? Or... targeting him? Or perhaps, they want to kill two birds with one stone: kill Shen Qingqiu to create chaos, and frame him, thus damaging his relationship with the Shen family?

In a flash, several thoughts raced through Lin Feng's mind. But at this moment, the most important thing was to ensure the safety of Shen and his daughter and to find the assassin!

Inside Songtao Pavilion, the atmosphere instantly plummeted from tranquility and harmony to freezing point, filled with lurking danger!

At that moment, a short scream and the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground came from outside the pavilion, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps and the scraping of weapons being sheathed.

"My lord! Miss! I failed in my duty as a guard and deserve to die!" The captain of the Shen family's guards, a dark-skinned middle-aged man, reeked of blood, his voice filled with lingering fear and trepidation. Behind him, several guards, swords drawn, vigilantly scanned their surroundings.

"What happened?" Shen Mingxuan, having weathered many storms, had calmed down by now, though his face was still pale. He held his still-shaken daughter tightly to his side.

"Reporting to you, sir, there were two assassins who lurked behind the artificial hill on the opposite bank of the pond, attempting to ambush the young lady with short darts. When their attack missed, they tried to escape but were spotted and intercepted by the brothers on patrol. One of them was killed by me, and the other... seeing no hope of escape, committed suicide by poisoning himself." The captain of the guards quickly reported.

"Can you identify them?" Lin Feng stepped out from behind his desk, his gaze sweeping across the doorway. He saw two black-clad corpses lying on the ground not far away, their masks torn off, revealing unfamiliar faces—dark skin, high cheekbones, and features characteristic of northern border dwellers or nomadic tribes. One had black blood at the corner of his mouth, clearly poisoned. The other had a guard's knife embedded in his chest, already dead.

"Judging from their clothing, weapons, and appearance, they don't seem to be from the Central Plains. They're more like... bandits or outlaws from the north. They have nothing on them except for hidden weapons and daggers, so we can't confirm their exact origins," the guard captain replied.

Northern bandits? Lin Feng frowned slightly. Why was Shen Qingqiu the target? How could a reclusive young lady from a prominent family have such a deep-seated grudge? Unless… the purpose of assassinating her wasn't revenge, but to disrupt the situation, damage the relationship between the Shen family and himself, or even frame him?

"Father..." Shen Qingqiu had calmed down slightly, but her pretty face was still pale. Her slender hand unconsciously gripped her father's sleeve, and lingering fear remained in her clear eyes. Just a moment ago, death had been so close to her. If it weren't for Lin Feng...

She couldn't help but look up at the tall figure standing in front of her, now scrutinizing the assassin's corpse with a furrowed brow. The sensation of him pulling her into his arms, his strong arms, his burning body heat, and the reassuring yet chilling aura emanating from him were still vivid in her mind. Her heartbeat quickened involuntarily, but this time, it didn't seem to be entirely driven by fear.

"Qingqiu, it's alright, it's alright." Shen Mingxuan gently patted his daughter's hand, his eyes filled with heartache and lingering fear, which then turned into raging anger. "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, how dare they attempt an assassination in my Shen residence! Investigate! Investigate thoroughly for me! Mobilize all available manpower; even if we have to turn the capital upside down, we must find the mastermind behind this!"

"Yes!" The captain of the guards answered the order sternly.

"Grand Tutor," Lin Feng turned and bowed to Shen Mingxuan, saying in a deep voice, "This matter is probably not the work of simple bandits. The assassins' timing was precise, their attacks ruthless, and they committed suicide immediately if their first strike failed—the style of a death squad. Their target was Miss Shen, and they chose to do it when I was visiting—their intentions are despicable. I suspect that someone deliberately did this to sow discord and create trouble."

Shen Mingxuan, being a seasoned and shrewd man, immediately grasped this point after being reminded. His face darkened to the point of being almost dripping with gloom. "What Grand Protector Lin says is absolutely right. It seems that someone cannot tolerate my association with the Grand Protector, and even more so, cannot tolerate the peace of my Shen family! I will not let this matter rest! Grand Protector, I am so grateful to you today, otherwise my daughter..." His eyes as he looked at Lin Feng were filled with gratitude and relief, and even a hint of lingering fear.

"You flatter me, Grand Tutor. I was merely there by chance. Protecting Miss Shen is my duty." Lin Feng glanced at Shen Qingqiu and, seeing that her expression was still unpleasant, said, "This place is not safe to linger. Miss Shen has been frightened and needs to be comforted. The matter of the assassin will be thoroughly investigated by the authorities and the Shen family. If there is anything I can do to assist you, Grand Tutor, please feel free to give the order."