Amor a través del tiempo

Capítulo 24

Because they are the same kind of people, they have a sense of mutual appreciation. Because there are so few people like them, and even fewer who can stand together, they have the thought of not wanting to be enemies in this chaotic world.

Neither of them expected that what was originally just a momentary impulse to clear their heads would actually bring them so close. The feelings between people are indeed a strange thing.

With his inner turmoil resolved, Lin Feng was enlightened by Bei Chentian's words. He had only said these things to gain her temporary trust, because he had absolutely no reason to harm her. He was being honest and clear, and Lin Feng naturally understood the hidden meaning behind it. In the past few days, Bei Chentian had not sent anyone to restrict or investigate Lin Feng's movements, demonstrating sufficient sincerity.

"As long as you don't disappoint me, I naturally won't disappoint you." Her voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for the person next to her to hear. Upon hearing his reply, the latter's handsome face smiled even more deeply.

The small boat drifted slowly on the water, a gentle breeze blowing. Nangong Chuixue was standing at one end of the boat when she suddenly heard a lighthearted laugh behind her. She turned around and was deeply shocked.

His Highness smiled! Since when has a genuine smile never appeared on His Highness's face? Only scheming and deep-seated thoughts remained. Even after everything was settled recently, he wasn't seen so cheerful. Judging from his voice now, whether it was genuine or not, it was definitely relaxed and at ease.

Although Nangong Chuixue was taciturn, he was also a smart man. He never provoked Lin Feng, and even when they met, he would only exchange a few words, because he knew that Lin Feng was dangerous, just as dangerous as His Highness!

What happens when two dangerous people collide? What would it mean if two such dangerous people truly cooperated? Lin Feng had only helped him with trivial matters before, without doing anything truly enthusiastic. If she were serious, then perhaps… Bei Chen might really become Yin Sang's ruler.

At this time, there were many people who came to view the lake. Suddenly, there was a splashing sound. The boat next to them capsized for some reason. Several maids and a young girl fell into the water together. Several girls on the shore screamed.

"Miss! Miss!! Miss has fallen into the water! Help! Help her!"

A young girl was frantically splashing around in the lake, screaming, having already swallowed several mouthfuls of water. None of the maids nearby could swim; they were too weak to even protect themselves to help her!

Bei Chentian and Lin Feng's boats were closest, and their interest was suddenly interrupted. They both raised an eyebrow and glanced at the woman in the water. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Breathtakingly beautiful! However, the woman's skin was unusually pale, clearly indicating she lived a secluded life.

At this moment, Lin Feng truly admired Bei Chentian. This situation was perfect for a hero to save a damsel in distress. If it were an ordinary man, he would have jumped in to save her without hesitation. But Bei Chentian remained unmoved and expressionless, which piqued her interest even more than the woman who had fallen into the water.

"What? Are you worried it might be an assassin?"

"No, not at all. With my skills, do you think I need to be afraid of assassins?" The latter smiled arrogantly, an expression that made Lin Feng want to punch him. "However, I don't know this person who fell into the lake, and we have no relation. So what if she's beautiful? Besides, it's not winter, and someone will come to rescue her soon. She won't die."

It's said that Beichen Tian is unmoved by beauty, and it turns out that it's really true!

Lin Feng almost applauded his second half of the sentence. Unconsciously, the two of them had developed a tacit understanding. In fact, she thought the same thing. If Bei Chentian knew, he would probably consider them close friends again.

The boatman, however, couldn't wait any longer. Although he hadn't heard what they were saying, he felt annoyed that the two men had no heart to help, and looked over with a questioning expression. Bei Chentian and Lin Feng exchanged a slow glance and shook their heads simultaneously. Lin Feng stopped them, saying, "Let's see what happens."

It's better to be safe than sorry; it's always better to be cautious.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Assassination

Several men by the lake jumped into the water upon seeing this, and the once tranquil lake instantly became the scene of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress. Unfortunately, the boat was the closest to the scene of the incident. Seeing the men carrying the woman who had fallen into the water towards them, Lin Feng frowned and sighed.

Suddenly, I heard someone sigh beside me. I turned around and saw Bei Chentian. I was stunned for a moment and almost burst out laughing. People of the same kind are indeed people of the same kind. Even the timing of their sighs was the same.

Bei Chentian was also in a good mood at this moment. Knowing that Lin Feng didn't like to talk much, he raised his handsome eyebrows and said to the boatman on Nangong Chuixue's side, "What are you waiting for? Get the people on the boat!"

In truth, Bei Chentian didn't care about a single life. Whether this woman lived or died was none of his concern. He was eager to take control of the boat and leave. However, he hadn't concealed his trip today. If people discovered his identity and it got out, it would be extremely bad for the future reputation of the king.

Although they had agreed to help the woman onto the boat, while the men hurriedly carried the girls aboard, the two of them remained at the bow, coldly watching the scenery. Even Nangong Chuixue frowned and stood at the bow, showing no intention of helping.

The boatman, a veteran of over a decade in the business, was extremely knowledgeable about first aid for drowning victims. He pressed on the woman's abdomen a few times, and she coughed up some water; she was out of danger. The other maids also regained consciousness, their faces still dazed.

"The young lady is awake. Fortunately, she hasn't been in the water for long and is alright." As they spoke, the group glanced reproachfully at Lin Feng and his companions, as if to say that they were heartless for not showing any pity for such a beautiful woman.

The boatman steered the boat back to shore, allowing the woman and several maids to disembark. A richly dressed woman on the bank, upon seeing her return, immediately embraced her and wept bitterly, "My child! You have such a miserable life!" It was unclear whether she was referring to the drowning or something else entirely. A circle of maids surrounded them, also weeping and panting. Lin Feng, judging from their appearance and attire, knew they were definitely not from a humble family; even a small boat trip on the lake required a frighteningly large number of maids!

"Miss, you've fallen into the water!" The woman cried for a long time while being held by the woman. Two young men rushed over and breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the girl was alright. "Miss, please don't frighten us anymore. Master just found out that you came out to swim in the lake alone and has been scolding the maids for a long time. Please come back with us quickly, Miss. You are already in poor health."

The woman sighed softly, a hint of helplessness appearing on her pale face: "My third brother is gone, and now their anger is directed at me. What was the point of my life? I might as well be dead..."

Several maids, who seemed to have been with her since childhood, hugged her and cried, but couldn't find the reason for their tears.

The people on the shore were captivated by the woman's breathtaking beauty, but judging from her attire, she must be the daughter of a wealthy family, so they dared not approach and only admired her from afar.

Seeing that the woman and maid had stopped crying, the young lady walked over to the boat and bowed to the men who had saved her: "Caiqing thanks you gentlemen for saving my life." She then bowed gracefully to the three men at the bow: "Thank you for your rescue, gentlemen." Her words were captivating and charming. She glanced at Lin Feng a few more times, as if she had noticed something. Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart, thinking to himself that this woman was probably not so simple.

Seeing that her men were all in a daze, they quickly came to their senses and left.

The woman instructed several men to give some silver to the men who had saved the person. The men declined a few times, but when they saw Caiqing looking at them with a smile in her beautiful eyes, they quickly took the silver and left.

Unexpectedly, the beauty's effect was so effective. One day, she would also pretend to be beautiful and wonder how many she would seduce. Lin Feng thought with amusement, but Cai Qing's pure and innocent appearance really disgusted Lin Feng. Bei Chen Tian also had no good feelings towards her. She thanked him, returned the greeting, and directly asked the boatman to row the boat away.

But as soon as they reached the center of the lake, a sudden commotion erupted in the crowd, and more than a dozen black-clad warriors emerged and charged straight at the woman.

The men in blue remained expressionless, only shouting, "Protect the young lady!" They drew their swords one after another and charged forward. The two sides clashed, and for a moment, the flashing of swords and the clash of blades created a scene of pure assassination!

The men skillfully shielded Caiqing within them. Lin Feng saw her lips move slightly, and a calm expression flashed across her face. She showed no fear whatsoever in the face of such a situation! As for the assassins, they had initially gained the upper hand, but now they were scattered by the formation the men had later formed and were at a disadvantage. It was no longer realistic for them to carry out the assassination.

Bei Chentian and Lin Feng paused simultaneously as they entered the cabin, feeling a sudden tremor in the ship. A fierce look flashed across their faces.

Someone stabbed the boat! The woman's boat capsized because someone stabbed it!

These people wouldn't bother with the assassination attempt if they weren't provoked. Lin Feng's expression suddenly turned cold. With a flick of her wrist, the boatman's long pole was already in her hand. Lin Feng thrust it downwards fiercely, the bamboo pole piercing down like a sharp arrow! A burst of bubbles rose from beneath the boat, and a patch of bright red appeared on the surrounding water.

Suddenly, seven or eight men in black jumped up from the water. Bei Chentian raised an eyebrow, but his hand moved without hesitation, striking out with a palm. Lin Feng flashed behind Bei Chentian and Nangong Chuixue, occasionally throwing in some underhanded moves—she didn't consider herself a top-tier expert, only suitable for assassination, and it was better for her to stay behind Bei Chentian in this kind of open and fair fight.

A fierce battle broke out on the shore and in the water, and all onlookers had long since disappeared. They managed to escape to safety and travel thousands of miles away.

Before long, the assassins on the shore had been cleared away. Bei Chentian and Nangong Chuixue's martial arts skills were beyond question. The lake was already littered with floating corpses. Lin Feng and his two companions' boat was leaking, and they were already far from the shore. Behind them were mountains, but there was still some distance to go, and a large area of reeds was growing.

With their martial arts skills, it wouldn't be difficult for the three of them to fly back to the shore, but the sudden appearance of a group of people behind the woman made them abandon the idea.

"I am truly sorry that I arrived late and frightened the princess."

This person was none other than Yi Beifei! The people around him had all changed into civilian clothes, but their military bearing was undeniable. When did he arrive in Fancheng? And why was Bei Chentian completely unaware of it?

Bei Chentian's expression shifted between light and shadow, then suddenly relaxed: "Xi Lan wants to make one last desperate attempt. Their purpose in coming here is probably to assassinate me." Indeed, as long as Bei Chentian dies, Xi Lan can use the internal strife in Bei Chen as an excuse. If the alliance drags on for too long and the ruler changes, it will likely fall apart.