"Heng'er has gone back to her parents' home. It seems to be related to her dowry. Don't worry, she should be back soon." The princess made up an excuse, but there was still a reassuring smile on her face.
Although Mu Yunhe was somewhat reluctant, he knew his mother wouldn't lie to him, and Luo Zhiheng shouldn't be in danger in the Prince's mansion, so he could only wait and see. But for some reason, his unease grew stronger and stronger.
In a secluded corner of the Prince's mansion, Hua Kai was furtively passing on a message. In her haste, she could only dictate what she was saying: Luo Zhiheng had gone with the Lady of the Prince to see the Prince of Silver Moon Kingdom. Because the Lady of the Prince's visit this time was not as solemn as before—although the servants had been dismissed, no one was guarding against anyone getting close—Hua Kai, who had been watching Luo Zhiheng, overheard this.
The person outside immediately brought the news back to the master, who was none other than the General's Mansion!
"What did you say? Luo Zhiheng actually went to see the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom? How is that possible? I, the champion for nine consecutive years, didn't even have the right to see the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom, so what right does she have?!" Luo Ningshuang roared sharply, knocking over the tea tray that Chun Nuan was holding in front of her. She fell onto the edge of the bed, her pale face looking even more unsightly.
She was already furious about the last competition, and her health had been poor for the past few days. Last time, when Luo Zhiheng came to ask for her dowry, she managed to muster the energy to deal with it. This time, because of jealousy and anger, Luo Ningshuang felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she was about to die.
"Master, please don't be angry! Does Luo Zhiheng think it's so easy to meet the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom? Hua Kai brought news that the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom is very lecherous," Chun Nuan quickly said wickedly.
Luo Ningshuang was stunned for a moment, then her distorted face began to change wildly, finally bursting into a sinister laugh: "Hahaha! Good! Excellent! If that idiot Luo Zhiheng goes there, won't she just be walking into a trap? It would be best if she were to be ruined by that lecherous prince! That way, I can finally vent my anger!" 14.
"No! Luo Zhiheng has become cunning and despicable. That bitch might try to escape this time. What if she not only escapes harm but also succeeds? Wouldn't that be even more hateful? And even if she is harmed, who would know if she doesn't say anything? I must use this matter to ensure that everything goes smoothly! I must make sure that Luo Zhiheng can't recover from this!" Luo Ningshuang said viciously.
"Miss is wise," Chunnuan quickly flattered.
Luo Ningshuang closed her eyes and thought for a while, then suddenly opened them, her eyes filled with a cold and ruthless glint: "Send Zang Tianwu here!"
At this crucial moment, she had no choice but to use Zang Tianwu, her trump card! She had gone through so much trouble to save this super assassin, keeping him by her side like a pampered prince, all to deal with Luo Zhiheng. But this day had come far earlier than she had imagined.
Zang Tianwu was a notorious and ruthless assassin leader in his previous life, but he died in a dilapidated temple due to the betrayal of his disciples. His story, which was later discovered, spread far and wide in his previous life, simply because such a tragic death, for which the dynasty had offered a hefty reward, was so sensational.
Luo Ningshuang had heard this news in her previous life, and in this life, she had the unique advantage of knowing when and what major events would occur. Therefore, she did not hesitate to save Zang Tianwu. However, Zang Tianwu was too terrifying and dangerous, so she did not dare to use him easily. She could only use three things to keep Zang Tianwu by her side, just in case.
Zang Tianwu arrived quickly, his cold demeanor and murderous gaze making him appear somewhat dejected, yet his overwhelming killing intent was terrifying. In his thirties, his cold exterior exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.
"What is it?" The icy voice held only a ruthless killing intent.
Luo Ningshuang's heart skipped a beat, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "Today I need you to do something for me, as one of the three things you promised me."
"What for?" Zang Tianwu's eyes lit up. He had long wanted to leave this place, but where else could he go? He could never go back to the assassin organization; those damned guys had betrayed him. He wanted revenge and to reclaim what was rightfully his, and he had to wait for the right opportunity. Now, he could repay this favor first.
"Murder!" Luo Ningshuang said these two words without fear, but rather with an indescribable excitement and trembling.
Murder! These two words had followed her through two lifetimes. In her past life, she hated so much that she always wanted to kill Luo Zhiheng. But in her past life, she was too insignificant and cowardly, and dared not resist Luo Zhiheng, who had grown into a behemoth. But this life was different. She had grown up and had already reduced Luo Zhiheng to the infamous state she was in today. She had the ability and the right to kill Luo Zhiheng!
Allowing Luo Zhiheng to live for so many more years was already an extraordinary favor from her. If Luo Zhiheng hadn't constantly crossed her bottom line, she might have continued to play along with her. But since Luo Zhiheng was so ungrateful and courting death, she wouldn't keep her around any longer.
For a professional assassin like Zang Tianwu to kill Luo Zhiheng would be a piece of cake!
169. A seemingly weak start followed by a powerful comeback!
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The princess couldn't answer, nor could she tell Mu Yunhe where Luo Zhiheng had gone, as that would only make Mu Yunhe anxious as well.
"Heng'er has gone back to her parents' home. It seems to be related to her dowry. Don't worry, she should be back soon." The princess made up an excuse, but there was still a reassuring smile on her face.
Although Mu Yunhe was somewhat reluctant, he knew his mother wouldn't lie to him, and Luo Zhiheng shouldn't be in danger in the Prince's mansion, so he could only wait and see. But for some reason, his unease grew stronger and stronger.
In a secluded corner of the Prince's mansion, Hua Kai was furtively passing on a message. In her haste, she could only dictate what she was saying: Luo Zhiheng had gone with the Lady of the Prince to see the Prince of Silver Moon Kingdom. Because the Lady of the Prince's visit this time was not as solemn as before—although the servants had been dismissed, no one was guarding against anyone getting close—Hua Kai, who had been watching Luo Zhiheng, overheard this.
The person outside immediately brought the news back to the master, who was none other than the General's Mansion!
"What did you say? Luo Zhiheng actually went to see the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom? How is that possible? I, the champion for nine consecutive years, didn't even have the right to see the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom, so what right does she have?!" Luo Ningshuang roared sharply, knocking over the tea tray that Chun Nuan was holding in front of her. She fell onto the edge of the bed, her pale face looking even more unsightly.
She was already furious about the last competition, and her health had been poor for the past few days. Last time, when Luo Zhiheng came to ask for her dowry, she managed to muster the energy to deal with it. This time, because of jealousy and anger, Luo Ningshuang felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she was about to die.
"My lady, please don't be angry! Does Luo Zhiheng think it's so easy to meet the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom? Hua Kai brought news that the prince of Silver Moon Kingdom is very lecherous," Chun Nuan quickly said wickedly.
Luo Ningshuang was stunned for a moment, then her distorted face began to change wildly, finally bursting into a sinister laugh: "Hahaha! Good! Excellent! If that idiot Luo Zhiheng goes there, won't she just be walking into a trap? It would be best if she were to be ruined by that lecherous prince! That way, I can finally vent my anger!"
"No! Luo Zhiheng has become cunning and despicable. That bitch might try to escape this time. What if she not only escapes harm but also succeeds? Wouldn't that be even more hateful? And even if she is harmed, who would know if she doesn't say anything? I must use this matter to ensure that everything goes smoothly! I must make sure that Luo Zhiheng can't recover from this!" Luo Ningshuang said viciously.
"Miss is wise," Chunnuan quickly flattered.
Luo Ningshuang closed her eyes and thought for a while, then suddenly opened them, her eyes filled with a cold and ruthless glint: "Send Zang Tianwu here!"
At this crucial moment, she had no choice but to use Zang Tianwu, her trump card! She had gone through so much trouble to save this super assassin, keeping him by her side like a pampered prince, all to deal with Luo Zhiheng. But this day had come far earlier than she had imagined.
Zang Tianwu was a notorious and ruthless assassin leader in his previous life, but he died in a dilapidated temple due to the betrayal of his disciples. His story, which was later discovered, spread far and wide in his previous life, simply because such a tragic death for an assassin leader, for whom the dynasty was heavily hunting, was so sensational.
Luo Ningshuang had heard this news in her previous life, and in this life, she had the unique advantage of knowing when and what major events would occur. Therefore, she did not hesitate to save Zang Tianwu. However, Zang Tianwu was too terrifying and dangerous, so she did not dare to use him easily. She could only use three things to keep Zang Tianwu by her side, just in case.
Zang Tianwu arrived quickly, with a cold demeanor and murderous eyes. He looked somewhat dejected, but the murderous aura emanating from him was terrifying and could not be concealed. In his thirties, his cold exterior was filled with a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.
"What is it?" The icy voice held only a ruthless killing intent.
Luo Ningshuang's heart skipped a beat, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "Today I need you to do something for me, as one of the three things you promised me."
"What for?" Zang Tianwu's eyes lit up. He had long wanted to leave this place, but where else could he go? He could never go back to the assassin organization; those damned guys had betrayed him. He wanted revenge and to reclaim what was rightfully his, and he had to wait for the right opportunity. Now, he could repay this favor first.
"Murder!" Luo Ningshuang said these two words without fear, but rather with an indescribable excitement and trembling.
Murder! These two words had followed her through two lifetimes. In her past life, she hated so much that she always wanted to kill Luo Zhiheng. But in her past life, she was too insignificant and cowardly, and dared not resist Luo Zhiheng, who had grown into a behemoth. But this life was different. She had grown up and had already reduced Luo Zhiheng to the infamous state she was in today. She had the ability and the right to kill Luo Zhiheng!
Allowing Luo Zhiheng to live for so many more years was already an extraordinary favor from her. If Luo Zhiheng hadn't constantly crossed her bottom line, she might have continued to play along with her. But since Luo Zhiheng was so ungrateful and courting death, she wouldn't keep her around any longer.
For a professional assassin like Zang Tianwu to kill Luo Zhiheng would be a piece of cake!
Zang Tianwu seemed to have anticipated this day, showing no surprise whatsoever. Killing was as commonplace to him as eating and sleeping: "Kill whom?"
"Luo Zhiheng!" Luo Ningshuang gritted her teeth and uttered the name, then said hatefully, "I want you to strike with one blow! I want to make sure that Luo Zhiheng is dead beyond any doubt."
The First Talent Competition made her lose face immensely, and now she's here to fight over the dowry. As long as Luo Zhiheng doesn't die, Luo Ningshuang is already restless. Only if Luo Zhiheng dies can she feel at ease.
“Okay. This is the first of three things I promised to do for you. Whether it succeeds or not, it has to count as one!” Zang Tianwu was very confident in his killing methods, but he knew how ruthless and cunning Luo Ningshuang was, so he wanted to leave himself a way out.
What if Luo Ningshuang was dissatisfied with his work and kept making him do this and that? Wouldn't he have to be Luo Ningshuang's slave for the rest of his life? He had long disliked this kind of vicious woman. If it weren't for the fact that she saved his life, he would have killed her without hesitation long ago.
"What? Even the renowned Zang Tianwu has moments of losing confidence? Even killing a mere woman requires assurance from Zang Tianwu?" Luo Ningshuang teased with a laugh. She had confidence in Zang Tianwu, but she could also guess what he was thinking. However, she had finally acquired a trump card; how could she easily let it go?
However, agreeing to it wouldn't be a big deal. Even if Luo Zhiheng died, that would be one thing. At worst, she wouldn't need Zang Tianwu for anything in the future. It wouldn't be bad to have him stay by her side as her bodyguard.
"Enough with the nonsense, will you agree or not?" Zang Tianwu said coldly.
“Fine! I can agree to your request, but you must kill Luo Zhiheng,” Luo Ningshuang said.
"No problem, time and place." Zang Tianwu was full of confidence. He had long wanted to meet her. What kind of person was the older sister that such a vicious woman had been thinking about all this time? He had heard that she was a notorious scoundrel.
"It's today! I can only give you a general location; you'll have to find the exact spot yourself. I'm sure you're capable enough to find her, right? Wait until Luo Zhiheng comes out of that person's room, and if you find that she's been... raped, then..." Luo Ningshuang paused abruptly, an even more insane thought rising in her mind.
"Wait! Don't kill her! I want her to truly understand what human suffering is, to taste the real despair, helplessness, and betrayal!" Luo Ningshuang laughed ferociously, "If Luo Zhiheng is raped, then you find a way to let everyone know about it. It would be best if everyone could see Luo Zhiheng's wretched state. You personally escort her to the gate of the Mu Prince's Mansion, and I want to see how the Mu Prince's Mansion reacts."
“If Luo Zhiheng comes out unharmed, then you…” Luo Ningshuang’s eyes were filled with a cunning and malicious ambiguity: “You’re lucky. Luo Zhiheng isn’t bad-looking. If she’s safe and sound, then she’ll be yours to enjoy. You can have her as much as you want, but you must leave her alive before sending her to the Prince’s mansion. I want to ruin her reputation completely!”
Zang Tianwu had never seen such a vicious and treacherous woman, who had meticulously plotted to frame her own sister! Luo Ningshuang's ruthlessness sent chills down the spine of even a cold-blooded man like Zang Tianwu.
"You're really vicious! Isn't she your own sister? How could you do this to her? If the Mu family and the world find out that she was raped, there are only two possible fates for her: either she'll be drowned in a pig cage or she'll commit suicide!" Zang Tianwu's coldness would never allow him to say such meddlesome things, but today he couldn't help but say it.
Zang Tianwu was telling the truth. Even if women in ancient times did not follow the rules, they valued their reputation very much. Therefore, he naturally assumed that Luo Zhiheng was the same way.
But Luo Ningshuang burst into laughter: "My own sister? Would my own sister always bully me? Would my own sister never give me anything good? Would my own sister not share any of Father's love with me? Luo Zhiheng's existence is superfluous; she should have died long ago! I've only let her live this long because I'm kind-hearted!"
"What do you know? Someone like Luo Zhiheng is probably as stubborn as a dead pig that doesn't fear boiling water. Would she commit suicide because of Zhen Fu? I'd really like to see that! But that's not important. I just want to see what she looks like when she's cornered and has nowhere to turn. I want her to never have the right to be arrogant in front of me again. That's what I want!"
"A defiled slut. I want to see if Mu Yunhe, who has clearly been cuckolded, will still stand up for her so firmly. Mu Yunhe, give me another surprise! See if the whole world knows you've cheated on Luo Zhiheng, and you'll still stand up for her like this, still holding her hand and calling her so intimately!"
Luo Ningshuang clenched her fists and spoke fiercely. She herself was unaware of the envy, jealousy, hatred, and intense resentment and jealousy on her face as she spoke these words!
Zang Tian didn't want to stay with this crazy woman for even a minute longer. If he had known that he would be saved by such a madwoman and that he wouldn't be able to get away for a while, he would have preferred to die rather than owe this heartless woman a huge favor!
"I will only help you kill people, I will not do anything else." Zang Tianwu insisted on his principles. Even if he were not a womanizer, a woman who looked exactly like Luo Ningshuang would definitely not be any better. Just thinking about it made him nauseous, so how could he possibly possess that woman?
"No way!" Luo Ningshuang suddenly roared fiercely. What a perfect idea! Is there any way to destroy Luo Zhiheng more easily and once and for all?
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Luo Ningshuang has gone mad at this moment! She just wants to kill Luo Zhiheng!
She pointed at Zang Tianwu and said frantically, "You help me destroy her, do it my way. Even if you do two things for me, as long as this is successful, you'll only owe me one thing. How about that? Pretty good deal, right? If you don't agree, then you don't have to do this thing, and you'll owe me three things forever. I'll never let you leave!"
"You dare!" Zang Tianwu exuded murderous intent and said viciously.
Luo Ningshuang was also stunned by Zang Tianwu's murderous aura, but she calmed down, her scarlet eyes flashing with a desperate and resolute determination: "Do you think I dare? Unless you really disregard your conscience and kill me, you will always owe me a life! Zang Tianwu, I risked being arrested and implicated by the imperial court to help you, I saved you and protected you, and this is how you repay me?"
Zang Tianwu's temples throbbed with veins. He clearly felt threatened and coerced, but damn it, he couldn't resist! Because he truly owed Luo Ningshuang! Although he was an assassin, he had always been a conscientious one; he would never indiscriminately kill the elderly, weak, women, or children unless it was necessary to commit evil with them. Killing Luo Zhiheng was originally without his qualms. But today, he was truly enraged. A mere woman dared to threaten him, and he had no choice but to obey her.
"Fine! But remember what you said. After this, I'll owe you one thing. Like I said, whether it succeeds or not, you have to give me two things, or I'd rather bear the pangs of my conscience than not kill you!" Zang Tianwu finished speaking with a sinister tone and turned to leave.
Luo Ningshuang collapsed, utterly weak, terrified by Zang Tianwu's appearance. If she hadn't vaguely remembered someone saying in her past life that Zang Tianwu was a man of principle, a man of integrity despite being an assassin, she wouldn't have dared to risk saving him.
Now it seems she's gambled correctly again. For a moment, Luo Ningshuang couldn't help but become arrogant again. Heaven was on her side; there was no reason for her to lose to Luo Zhiheng in this lifetime. She had so many opportunities to seize; killing Luo Zhiheng would be a piece of cake.
"That girl Hua Kai did a good job. Have her keep a close watch on that side and report back immediately if anything happens. Send our people to keep a close eye on the situation outside the Mu Prince's Mansion. As soon as Luo Zhiheng appears, they must go out and gossip about it, and spread the news that Luo Zhiheng was raped. I want Mu Yunhe to personally tell her to divorce Luo Zhiheng! Then I want to see what my father, who has always regarded Luo Zhiheng as his proud and precious daughter, will say. Will he still allow this daughter, whose reputation is already ruined, to return to the General's Mansion?" Luo Ningshuang said with a sinister smile.
"Miss is indeed wise and far-sighted. This servant will go and do it right away. However, Hua Kai doesn't know that you are her master yet. If she knew, she would be very shocked. Master, Hua Kai has always followed you wholeheartedly and truly admires you. She has always wanted to meet you. What do you think..." Chun Nuan said cautiously after flattering her.
Luo Ningshuang was in a good mood, excitedly and expectantly waiting for Luo Zhiheng to be divorced. Suddenly hearing this, she glanced at Chunnuan and smiled, "I know you sisters are very close. Chunnuan and Huakai, when I named you, it was so that you two sisters could be together. Although you are separated now, it is only temporary. As long as Huakai does well at the Prince's Mansion, after I have completely dealt with Luo Zhiheng, I will bring her back to your sisterly reunion."
"Then this servant will thank you in advance, Miss," Chunnuan said gratefully.
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Led by Madam Wang, Luo Zhiheng arrived at the gate of a mountain villa. The villa looked grand and majestic from the outside. It was built at the foot of the mountain, with no other houses around and was very quiet.
"This is our prince's villa in the Mu Dynasty. Miss Luo, please come with me." Madam Wang helped Luo Zhiheng down from the carriage and led her into the villa.
They went straight to a separate pavilion, where a thin mist surrounded the bamboo house standing on the pond, making it seem like a fairyland.
"Please go in by yourself. The Prince doesn't like us getting close to this place." Madam Wang led Luo Zhiheng to the bamboo bridge and then left.
Luo Zhiheng's heart pounded as she slowly walked forward. When she finally reached the door, a strange fragrance wafted over, and Luo Zhiheng instinctively covered her mouth and nose with her hand, fearing it might be some kind of terrible poison. Secretly alarmed, she waited outside for a while, and feeling no discomfort, before gently knocking on the door.
There was no response from inside after knocking on the door for a long time, but Luo Zhiheng was not in a hurry. He just waited and knocked again after a while. This went on for about half an incense stick's time. Suddenly, a charming, androgynous chuckle came from inside: "If I don't speak, will you keep knocking like this?"
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Luo Zhiheng immediately recognized the voice; it was the person who had interfered with the incident where she was hit by a shoe on the first day of the competition!
He's actually a prince of the Silver Moon Kingdom?!
Luo Zhiheng's mind raced with thoughts, but her voice remained calm: "May I come in?"