But looking back today, Mu Yunhe discovered that the truth, appearance, and thoughts had become completely different!
What I once thought was good, what I once thought was a pity, now seems so ugly and full of scheming. And what I once thought was bad, what I once thought I could be ungrateful for, now I find that the people by my side are so lovely and kind, and my guilt has deepened.
Mu Yunhe was so grateful that he had married Luo Zhiheng, yet he also felt incredibly guilty. What could he do for Luo Zhiheng after realizing how much he owed her?
"The eldest son of a sixth-rank official? And a younger sister who's not yet married? Xiao Xizi, bring me pen and ink!" Mu Yunhe suddenly opened his eyes. That woman was risking her life outside, fighting for their future without bloodshed. So, he, who cared, had to at least clean up her mess. Those who had already ignored him would pay the price for their ignorance and arrogance!
Mu Yunhe hadn't picked up a pen in a long time, but the spirit of his handwriting remained. The long, flowing letter was a testament to his determination and urgency to remove any obstacles in Luo Zhiheng's path. Even though his hand trembled before he picked up the pen, even though he was so weak he needed Xiao Xizi to support his arm, he still wrote with a flourish. Those words expressed his resolute will to protect Luo Zhiheng, his unwavering commitment to stand up for her, and his desire to tell those who had forgotten him that Mu Yunhe was still alive—and those who were restless should see if he would allow it!
In the end, his hand was no longer holding a pen, but his whole fist was gripping the pen. His large, thin hands, which were only skin and bones, had distinct knuckles and bulging veins. His sweaty palms trembled weakly, mixed with those sharp words, which made Xiao Xizi tremble with fear.
Mu Yunhe secretly cursed his own incompetence, lamenting his lack of even the strength to write a letter. At the same time, he worried about Luo Zhiheng's well-being, making the letter all the more urgent. In the end, the letter no longer possessed the gentle tone of a man, but rather the ruthless arrangement and unquestionable command of a domineering man.
Perhaps Mu Yunhe's letter was a bit harsh, but for Mu Yunhe, who wanted to completely suppress those restless enemies, being ruthless was not enough to intimidate the world!
Amidst the strange and disdainful gazes of everyone, Luo Zhiheng arrived at the competition venue. She already knew about the rumors and was furious; these people really went all out to slander her. But she desperately wanted to know the source of these rumors. In her mind, probably only Luo Ningshuang knew so clearly. But how did Luo Zhiheng know about the strictly forbidden secret of the royal palace that Mu Yunhe wouldn't live past twenty?
Or is it that Luo Ningshuang actually has people in the Prince's mansion? But if that's the case, then Luo Ningshuang is too terrifying. She actually dared to reach into the Prince's mansion just because she's the second daughter of a general's family—isn't that courting death? And why did Luo Ningshuang do this? And when did she do it? 125.
Luo Zhiheng was extremely confused. The power of those rumors was undeniable; she even felt oppressed, and even the most cheerful person couldn't smile at this moment. How could she face the even more devastating and extreme bombardment and storm that was about to begin?
On her journey filled with constant setbacks, it seemed she was all alone again. The feeling of being utterly helpless and alone was enough to bring tears to one's eyes.
Fearing a repeat of yesterday's events, the wet nurse got out of the carriage first. After looking around, she cautiously invited Luo Zhiheng out. As soon as Luo Zhiheng got out of the carriage, she noticed that although there were many people today, it was unusually quiet, and there was an eerie and serious atmosphere in the air.
Something's wrong! Just as she realized this, she saw the crowd suddenly part automatically, and a man in black rode out from within. The man wore a black mask and was accompanied by a guard of more than a dozen people, all dressed in black and wearing black masks, exuding an aura of coldness and gloom. People around them retreated in fear upon seeing them.
The group stopped in front of Luo Zhiheng, looking down at her with an arrogant and domineering air, exuding the sharp aura of soldiers. They were clearly there for Luo Zhiheng.
Under such a powerful aura, Luo Zhiheng was practically a shrimp. Everyone around her retreated, not daring to breathe, and even her nanny stood protectively in front of her with an unprecedentedly serious expression. But Luo Zhiheng only stared coldly at the group of mysterious people.
In the arena with tens of thousands of people, over twenty thousand eyes were focused on Luo Zhiheng at this moment. Faced with such a scene, they didn't believe Luo Zhiheng could continue to act shamelessly. Unless Luo Zhiheng was truly stupid, she absolutely couldn't go against these fierce demons!
The most infamous killing squad and the most notorious killing squad in the Mu Dynasty—the killing squad within the killing squad—is led by the man on horseback. He is the captain of the killing squad, responsible for protecting the Mu Dynasty's imperial city. Most of the Li family's bloodline is in this squad, which can be considered the Li family's personal guard. They are brutal, tyrannical, and ruthless! Anyone who speaks to them is either the emperor or a person about to die! No one has ever survived their slaughter.
The appearance of this group of people at this festive competition venue today is truly astonishing. But it also brings to the attention of the overlooked Miss Li.
Accustomed to speaking out of turn, everyone speculated that the Killer Team had actually sent over a dozen people to the arena to find Luo Zhiheng—could it be because of Li Xian'er? 15461627
Only the company commander knew that they had come only to intimidate the people behind Luo Zhiheng. Last night, the Tong family had swiftly and decisively taken away the people bribed by the Li family to attack Luo Zhiheng during the competition. The Li family was caught off guard and was completely suppressed by the Tong family. The Tong family, who had always been peaceful and unassuming, had suddenly made a move, and with such ferocity, and with connections to the Li family, the Li family certainly wouldn't let them get away with it.
Moreover, the Li family concluded that the Princess Consort was definitely behind it all. The Li family suddenly realized, could it be that the Princess Consort was about to retaliate? Would their two daughters still be able to ascend to the position of Princess Consort? This concerned the Li family's interests, but they couldn't directly cause trouble for the Tong family. However, they could make an example of them and embarrass Luo Zhiheng.
"Are you Luo Zhiheng?" The man on horseback looked at her with disdain, his words cold and dismissive, as if she were an ant.
Luo Zhiheng's mind raced, and then she made an even more chilling move, ignoring the man's question and walking straight ahead. The man's eyes were ruthless; with a wave of his hand, a dozen or so hellish warriors instantly surrounded Luo Zhiheng, their sharp blades pointed directly at her. She was instantly plunged into a killing intent from all sides!
It's past midnight. Maybe it's too hot, but Hua Sha feels a bit off today. I'll rest for a bit and continue tomorrow. Please vote, leave comments, and give me monthly tickets! Mwah, my darlings!
125 Mu Yunhe launches a powerful counterattack! Killer Team, high-end warning!
Updated: 2013-06-24 12:32:24 Word Count: 7705
Surrounded by warriors and flashing swords, the hunting grounds, filled with tens of thousands of people, were deathly silent. This was the first time in the hundred-year history of the First Talent Competition that there had been such a scene of swords and shadows. The person being attacked was a thin woman, but she was also a remarkable woman. She was the number one infatuated woman in the Mu Dynasty and even the entire world, and now she could also be said to be the number one person with the toughest life!
But amidst the sharp rumors and the sharp blades, no one could see Luo Zhiheng's expression beneath her veil. She stood with her hands behind her back within the encirclement, her fiery red robes standing out starkly against the glint of the blades. She finally looked up at the man on horseback at the forefront. Her calm gaze held no ripples; facing this quintessential, bloodthirsty warrior, her only thought was, 'Who is targeting her?' 'Who has the power to send these people to make things difficult for her?'
"Can't you hear me when I ask you another question!" The masked man on the warhorse questioned in an even more chilling voice.
Luo Zhiheng's expression shifted for a moment, then she raised her hand and exaggeratedly patted her chest, saying like a thug, "Keep your voice down, you're scaring me, can you take the blame?"
The best course of action now is to deal with whatever comes her way. She is currently outnumbered and outmatched, and she doesn't know who her opponent is or what their intentions are. She could easily suffer if she's not careful, so all she can do is joke around and continue to play the rogue.
The man on horseback, who resembled a tiger, looked down on Luo Zhiheng and said in an even colder voice, "Then are you Luo Zhiheng!"
"Yes, can't you see? A woman as beautiful as me, whose beauty rivals the moon and shames the flowers, whose charm surpasses even that of Pan An, stands here. Everyone is captivated by my unparalleled elegance. Yesterday they even gave me the highest and most enthusiastic applause, and you still come to ask me? Oh, I know, you've come here because of my reputation? Want to catch a glimpse of me, the soon-to-be champion? Well, you have good taste!" Luo Zhiheng, while showering herself with praise, seemed oblivious to the swords and spears around her, laughing hysterically as she walked towards the person on horseback. 15461673
She truly seemed harmless, yet with every step she took, people from all around her would raise their steel knives and follow her. They didn't obstruct her, but they were wary. Yet Luo Zhiheng walked lightly and gracefully to the man's horse, her eyes smiling, her steps light and graceful.
"Wow! What a beautiful horse! It's a pity it's not a handsome man, otherwise it could satisfy my craving. Tsk tsk, just look at that coat, it feels so lovely to touch. If the horse is this beautiful, I wonder what kind of handsome and charming its owner must be?" Luo Zhiheng stroked the horse's neck with one hand, her bold and explicit words full of ambiguous teasing. At the same time, she looked up at the man on the horse's back with her captivating eyes, and in her slightly narrowed eyes, there seemed to be a hint of spring in them.
She truly possesses a charm that can make a man's heart flutter.
Even the man on horseback was captivated by the bold and alluring woman, her eyes half-veiled and her gaze dreamy. He completely overlooked Luo Zhiheng's subtle movements.
Luo Zhiheng was never one to suffer a loss. This person dared to intercept her in public, and clearly had ill intentions. Even if she couldn't resist, she had to do something to get some interest back, otherwise wouldn't she be at a disadvantage?
Her nimble little hands seemingly harmlessly stroked the horse's neck, below which was the saddle strap. The strap was of excellent quality, and she appeared to casually touch it before swiftly inserting a tiny, sharp blade, no bigger than a fingernail, into it. The series of small movements flowed naturally, without a trace of malice.
She was already exquisitely beautiful, making it incredibly easy for her to distract a man. With a non-annoying glance, she completed her little act, lowered her hand, and remained the same audacious, infatuated woman.
Luo Zhiheng did this, so naturally she wasn't afraid of being criticized, since she had no shortage of people who would criticize her anyway. Sure enough, people immediately started gossiping, saying she was too shameless for daring to seduce men in public. But, Luo Zhiheng had touched men in public before, so people were speechless.
The man on horseback regained his composure and became even more sharp than before: "I am here to find you on behalf of the security of the Imperial City. Since you have participated in this competition, you must abide by the rules. If you dare to act recklessly against the rules or use external forces to disrupt the order and security of the competition, then I will invite you to stay in the Imperial Clan Court for a few days as the captain of the Imperial City Guard."
Luo Zhiheng was stunned. Was such a small matter from yesterday really warrant such a fuss? But she also found it strange; only members of the royal family were supposed to be imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court. This captain was calling her name, and she was participating as Miss Luo. These people shouldn't be involved in the cleanup, nor did they have any right to interfere. Even if they were, it shouldn't be related to the Imperial Clan Court. If it was, it meant they were using Luo Zhiheng's status as the young royal princess to imprison her!
So, the person this group is going to imprison is simply Luo Zhiheng. They are also imprisoning and arresting the young princess of the Mu family. This matter will directly become a royal affair.
She didn't consider herself to have that much influence, and these people were coming on strong. The man's words were clearly loaded with meaning, containing a warning, perhaps not only directed at her, but also at the Mu Royal Mansion behind her! He also looked like a respectable man.
Do these people have a grudge against the Mu family? Are they trying to use her to embarrass the Mu family? Luo Zhiheng's clever little mind worked quickly, and she actually analyzed the situation roughly from the clues. But if it was really as she thought, wouldn't she be too unlucky? Not only was she being used as a pawn, but she would also offend people in the Mu family.
Luo Zhiheng, of course, wouldn't take the blame for someone else, much less be used as a pawn. She raised her small face, revealing only her large eyes, and cried out in terror and anger, "Don't arrest me! I'm just here to participate in a competition! And the people from the Mu Prince's Mansion won't help me. I'm not participating as the Little Princess; I'm Miss Luo now! If you take me away, the Mu Prince's Mansion won't care about me. They all think my participation is a disgrace to them! They treat me like this, and you still want to take me away? I don't want to live anymore! You're all so cruel!"
She instantly turned into a shrew, wailing and crying, her words eliciting schadenfreude. No one sympathized with her; they only thought she was unlucky, getting into trouble and no one caring.
The captain of the assassination squad, however, wore a grim expression beneath his mask. Their purpose in coming was to use Luo Zhiheng to warn the princess in the Mu royal mansion, and in turn, to warn the Tong family behind her. That's why they used Luo Zhiheng's status as the young princess to suppress them. But Luo Zhiheng's unreasonable and shameless crying and tantrums, whether intentionally or unintentionally, distanced her from the Mu royal mansion, leaving him unsure of what to do next.
The team captain's face was filled with murderous intent. This woman was indeed as foolish and idiotic as the legends said. Now that she was the little princess, the Mu royal family would naturally not abandon her. She was so stupid that she didn't even know she had a powerful backer! But the warning couldn't be ignored. Luo Zhiheng was too stupid to understand, but there were others who did, such as the women of the Mu royal family who had come to watch the competition. Therefore, his next words were entirely addressed to those women. 12.
"In short, you'd better watch yourself. You already made a mistake yesterday. If you dare to act recklessly again, disrupting the order of the competition at the royal hunting grounds, I will take you away immediately. At that time, it won't matter if your father comes to take you away, or even if the Princess Consort of the Mu Prince's Mansion comes to take you away. Of course, if the Princess Consort's family uses some drastic measures to demand your return, we may not be able to stop them." These words were both harsh and clear, targeting the Princess Consort of the Mu Prince's Mansion and the Tong family.
But Luo Zhiheng was confused and was about to continue to act spoiled when a thunderous voice rang out, its domineering words carrying an aura that shook the surrounding area.
"What arrogance you have, Li family brat! You dare to mention our Tong family so casually! Do you think your Li family is some kind of ancient royal family? Li Yufeng, you're so arrogant, do you really think your Li family is invincible in the capital? The Tong family isn't all dead yet!"
A rumbling sound came from the air, and the crowd surrounding Luo Zhiheng stirred and then quickly parted. Suddenly, it was as if a ball of fire rushed over from the opposite side. A fiery red cloak and robe covered her from head to toe, and a fiery red mask was worn on her face, making her look like a fierce and evil ghost.
They charged forward in perfect unison, their overlapping steps forming a rhythmic beat of battle. In the blink of an eye, the group of men in red robes spread out and surrounded the warriors in black.
Following behind was another majestic, fiery red warhorse, its body seemingly covered in blood from a battlefield, carrying a burly man in a fiery red cloak and mask. Its powerful hooves seemed to move with elegant and steady steps as it slowly entered the view.
As a result, gasps rose and fell all around, one after another, and even some well-informed people could no longer help but exclaim in surprise.
My God, it's the Flame Whirlwind Slaughter Team! The man on horseback is the captain of the Slaughter Team! General Tong, who has been on the battlefield, killed enemy soldiers, captured enemy generals, and has a distinguished record of military exploits!
The two imperial guards of the Mu Dynasty, the renowned Slaughtering Second Army, have always been seen as god-like warriors. The Li and Tong families are both ancient noble families with long histories. They were once rulers and subjects, and now both are subjects. The Li family has a wide-ranging influence and produces many talented individuals, while the Tong family is renowned for its scholarly tradition.
In this century-old family, only General Tong remained as a male heir. However, this general had a penchant for martial arts, infuriating the family patriarch to the point that he wanted to expel him. But the continuation of the family line was paramount, and with only this one male heir, he couldn't be beaten or scolded; he could only be allowed to be. Thus, a legend emerged in the Tong family: a man who had fought on the battlefield at sixteen, now in his fifties, had matured into a true hero.
However, since the Tong family only had one male heir in this generation, they forced General Tong to return from the battlefield. Thus, many years ago, the "Slaughtering Battle Team" was established in the capital. In reality, it was just an imperial guard position created by the emperor for General Tong. But the Li family couldn't stand it. They had always been mortal enemies of the Tong family and were afraid that the Tong family's military power and influence in the capital would be detrimental to them. So they tried every means to obtain a Killing Battle Team. As can be seen from the name, the Li family wanted to suppress the Tong family.
Now these two arch-rivals have met again, and under such circumstances, clashing at the joyous First Talent Competition, which is truly exciting. People who would never normally see each other are now appearing together, especially the arrival of the awe-inspiring anti-Japanese hero, General Tong, which has pushed the competition to a fever pitch.
Li Yufeng's face, hidden behind his mask, instantly contorted, even showing a hint of apprehension. This person before him had called him an arrogant brat, and he couldn't afford to be angry; instead, he had to accept it magnanimously. After all, this person was someone who had always been more assertive than him in every way. However, the appearance of the Tong family made Li Yufeng immediately think they were there for Luo Zhiheng, and his expression darkened further. They had originally intended to warn the Tong family, who claimed to value harmony and be a scholarly family that avoided trouble. But in the Li family's eyes, they were easy to bully—they never fought back or retaliated verbally. Why such a large commotion today?
What exactly prompted the Tong family to take action? And who could persuade the current top executive of the Tong family to personally intervene?
Although the Tong family had been quiet and inactive in the past, any movement they made, even the slightest whisper, would put the Li family on high alert.
"Uncle Tong is such a busy man, how come he has time to come to this boring competition today? Did you come to watch the competition too?" Li Yufeng said in a slightly warmer voice, but the teasing was undisguised.
General Tong stood there on horseback, exuding an aura of majesty and dominance. His eyes, hidden beneath his fiery red mask, swept indifferently over the flamboyantly dressed Luo Zhiheng, his brows furrowed. He had witnessed Luo Zhiheng's actions and felt displeased. He couldn't understand how his usually good-natured, almost unnoticed nephew had changed so drastically because of this girl.
Before he arrived, he thought this woman must be a crystal-clear beauty, because only such a woman could be worthy of his handsome, unparalleled, and gentle nephew. He was also happy that his nephew had finally found someone to stand up for and fight for.
But after arriving and hearing and seeing Luo Zhiheng's words and actions, he was very disappointed. The reason he took so long to appear was because he suddenly didn't want to get involved in this matter anymore. If Li Yufeng hadn't indiscriminately mentioned the Tong family and his sister, he would never have appeared in front of everyone.
But since she had appeared, and it was the first time his nephew had ever spoken, he couldn't just ignore Luo Zhiheng. However, he still disliked her. Uneducated, incompetent, glib-tongued, immoral, overconfident, and foolish! These were the evaluations this uncle gave his nephew's wife; it was the first time in his half-life that he had given a girl such a disparaging assessment.
He thought that the rumors outside might not be entirely unfounded. Such a girl was not worthy of Yun He, and perhaps she really was the cause of Yun He's early death. So, after today, he would persuade his sister to make Yun He divorce his wife immediately.
The cold voice seemed to be accompanied by the neighing of clashing swords and galloping horses. General Tong said, "Young man of the Li family, you should know how to speak properly. I can let you off the hook for the second time you've been outspoken. But if you do it a third time, I'll let you taste the pain of being slaughtered by a thousand men. Even if your ancestor comes to me for mercy, I won't give him any face."
Li Yufeng's face turned deathly pale instantly. A thousand-man kill meant one person was sliced a thousand times; describing it as a thousand cuts wouldn't be an exaggeration. General Tong was notoriously ruthless and capable of anything, so his words terrified Li Yufeng.
"Uncle Tong is joking. How could Yu Feng dare to talk nonsense in front of Uncle Tong?"
Luo Zhiheng's eyes darted around, somewhat confused about the situation. Who was this person who had suddenly appeared? Just then, the wet nurse whispered in her ear, "They are the princess's family."
Luo Zhiheng's eyes lit up, but then she became puzzled. Would the princess's family interfere in her affairs? Was it someone the princess invited? Why would these two powerful families go to such lengths to deal with a mere woman like her?
"It's best if you don't dare. This person is my nephew's wife. No matter what kind of person she is, it's not up to outsiders to force her to discipline her. As long as she is still Mu Yunhe's princess, Mu Yunhe will discipline her. Your Li family has no right to do so!" General Tong spoke ruthlessly, but he made the name Mu Yunhe very clear.
After nineteen years of silence, Mu Yunhe's name reappeared before everyone's eyes. He was no longer the sickly Mu Yunhe, but the Tong family's nephew, Mu Yunhe! It felt as if Mu Yunhe was no longer a weak and pitiful person waiting to die at any time. The Mu Yunhe spoken by General Tong seemed equally powerful and not to be ignored.
Luo Zhiheng's heart skipped a beat, a strange feeling instantly filling her heart. She seemed to have figured something out, but she wasn't sure.
Then, amidst the changing expressions and gazes of the crowd, General Tong waved his hand, and his subordinates brought forward a man whose body had been beaten beyond recognition. Li Xian'er, who had been watching the commotion from the crowd, changed her expression drastically the moment she saw that man!
General Tong pointed at the man lying on the ground, barely alive, and said coldly, "He dared to attack Mu Yunhe's wife. I received a letter from Mu Yunhe. According to Mu Yunhe's wishes, this man must die! But before he dies, he must kowtow to Luo Zhiheng in front of everyone and admit his mistake. Mu Yunhe said that he wants everyone to see... this is the consequence of offending and hurting his woman!"
General Tong's powerful voice and domineering words made each of Mu Yunhe's shouts exceptionally loud and ruthless, allowing people to feel the ruthlessness and coldness of the mysterious young prince Mu Yunhe when he spoke these words, leaving everyone speechless with fear!
A sickly young prince may be noble, but no one will take him seriously. However, a young prince with a powerful backer who is willing to go to great lengths for him, and who is also ruthless enough, is enough to inspire fear and apprehension.
Consort Li, whose face was already pale, became even more distorted after learning that Mu Yunhe had given her these instructions. Such ruthlessness, and the swift removal of those who posed a threat to the Li family from the competition, was all just to vent Luo Zhiheng's anger? Was this Mu Yunhe still the same Mu Yunhe who had always been so peaceful and unassuming?
Everyone has a bottom line. When no one crosses it, everything is fine. But once someone crosses that most vulnerable bottom line, then fighting back becomes the biggest, most direct, and most natural instinct.
Unfortunately, in her daily companionship with Mu Yunhe, Luo Zhiheng gradually became an untouchable line in his heart, a line that even Mu Yunhe himself was unaware of. Even more unfortunately, the one who crossed that line was the Li family! Enraged, Mu Yunhe naturally retaliated with even fiercer force.
Mu Yunhe appears gentle and mild-mannered, but the darkness and ruthlessness hidden deep within him are unknown to outsiders. Prince Mu always felt this child was most like him, so perhaps he too possessed the ruthless wisdom characteristic of Prince Mu. He doesn't act unless absolutely necessary, but when he does, he strives for a single, decisive blow, aiming to cripple his enemy!
A huge wave of emotion, unknown to herself, surged in Luo Zhiheng's heart. She stared blankly at the man who was on the verge of death, feeling no pity whatsoever. This man had attacked her with the intent to disfigure her, which was tantamount to ruining a woman's life. And Mu Yunhe had silently done all that for her. In an instant, all of Luo Zhiheng's previous frustration and loneliness vanished.
Mu Yunhe wasn't indifferent, nor did she need to see him to feel strength and support. Now, Mu Yunhe was supporting her, or rather, protecting her, in his own way! Luo Zhiheng was so excited that her hands were trembling. Only at this moment did she truly feel that she wasn't fighting alone in this unfamiliar world!
The man no longer had the strength to kowtow, but he was still forced by General Tong's men to kowtow three times respectfully to Luo Zhiheng before being taken away.
General Tong looked at Luo Zhiheng, who was still moved, and assumed that she was stunned by the scene. He immediately disliked Luo Zhiheng even more. It was shameful to have a wife who couldn't handle the situation. If it had really been Luo Ningshuang who married Yun He, she would have been barely worthy of Yun He.
"That man's father was a sixth-rank official. He has been found to have embezzled for many years and even dared to smuggle salt privately. He has now been dismissed from his post and imprisoned. His family will also suffer imprisonment, as will his unmarried sister. Once her father is convicted, she will also be listed as a slave and will be a slave for all eternity." General Tong said coldly, his words chilling to the bone.
Because he offended Luo Zhiheng, he suffered a crazy revenge from Mu Yunhe, which even implicated his family. If that man knew this in the afterlife, I wonder if he would regret it.