Chapter 169: Bow and Arrow

Chapter 169

Five days ago, in the capital city.

Nangong Ling listened to the black-clad individual's account and called for Yin Xuan.

Yin Xuan entered the room and asked, "What's the matter? Why do you look so worried?"

Nangong Ling replied, "I just received news that our lord has turned against us.

This could be a good thing, but the emperor intends to deploy the imperial army to deal with our lord's Northwestern Army."

"Our lord should have anticipated this. Why are you so alarmed?"

"The problem is that the Prince of Jin has sent people to surround the residence of Princess Zhaoyang. I don't know if there are any people our lord cares about inside."

"From what I know, she has already taken important individuals with her to the northwestern border."

Nangong Ling sat down on a meditation chair. "I correspond with our lord once every seven days, and just two days ago, I informed her of the current situation in the capital city.

The information about the situation in the capital city that was conveyed in the letter is now outdated.

Regardless, we need to deliver the latest news to our lord. I don't trust anyone else to do it."

She handed a letter to Yin Xuan. "Choose a good horse and deliver this letter to our lord with the utmost speed."

Yin Xuan hesitated to accept it. "But what about you? If they want to harm our lord, they will eventually trace it back to you!"

Nangong Ling replied, "I will be fine. Our lord left me with hidden guards, and as the head of the Wind and Rain Pavilion, I have ways to protect myself."

Reluctantly, Yin Xuan took the letter and murmured, "But I still worry about you."

As they were about to continue speaking, a scream suddenly rang out from outside the door!

"Help!"

"Don't kill..."

The sound of screams accompanied by the piercing of blades and swords reached their ears!

Nangong Ling pushed Yin Xuan. "Why are you standing there? Run!"

Yin Xuan stumbled back, looking at Nangong Ling. "I won't leave!"

Nangong Ling looked at her coldly. "If you don't leave, we are no longer friends. Even if we die, I will avoid you on the path to the afterlife!"

The hidden guards gathered around Nangong Ling, and she shouted again, "Go!"

Yin Xuan stared deeply into Nangong Ling's eyes and swiftly leaped out of the window.

Immediately after, the door was kicked open!

Two teams of over a hundred imperial soldiers burst into the room...

·

Qin Zhao's reputation for liking women had spread far and wide, and Xu Xiao was aware of it.

After conducting various investigations, Xu Xiao learned that she had appeared at the Spring Breeze Building multiple times and even became an honored guest of the courtesans!

Xu Xiao concluded that Nangong Ling could undoubtedly pose a threat to Qin Zhao!

If you dare to attack the capital, it will be irreversible doom!"

After speaking, he hurriedly left the scene.

Huo Jun asked Qin Zhao, "Your Highness, when do you plan to attack the city?"

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "You are enthusiastic. If I say within three days, can you lead the Northwestern Army to be ready?"

Huo Jun nodded, "As long as Your Highness wishes, I will do my best."

Fortunately, there was Huo Jun. Qin Zhao's mood, which had been somewhat depressed due to Nangong Ling's matter, was relieved for a moment.

After finishing the conversation with Huo Jun, Qin Zhao went to Mo Qianqiu's carriage.

Mo Qianqiu was carving wooden hands, and when he saw Qin Zhao, he wanted to put down his work.

Qin Zhao waved his hand and said, "Continue."

She sat down next to Mo Qianqiu and asked, "To what extent have you progressed with your wooden hands?"

Mo Qianqiu, carving while detailing his achievements, explained...

Half an hour later, Qin Zhao left with satisfaction.

·

Xu Xiao's residence.

Nangong Ling was confined to a room when Xu Xiao entered.

He walked over, untied Nangong Ling, and smiled, "Who dares to treat my beautiful woman so rudely?"

Nangong Ling tried to exert force, but her body was exhausted as if she hadn't rested for several days. If it weren't for her strong will, she would have probably fallen asleep.

She didn't know what kind of medicine Xu Xiao had given her, but she had been in this state for four consecutive days!

Nangong Ling was too tired to even roll her eyes. The sight of Xu Xiao's face made her feel nauseous!

Xu Xiao didn't hear Nangong Ling's response, but he wasn't annoyed. After all, Nangong Ling was powerless to resist and could only let him manipulate her.

"Beauty, look, my mansion is spacious, and my official position is high. If you follow me, you will definitely live a good life. Please don't be stubborn.

If you're with me, I will make you happy!"

Xu Xiao gazed at Nangong Ling, the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. His heart was filled with impatience!

Nangong Ling stared at the vase in front of her, thinking that if she didn't speak, Xu Xiao might really do something disgusting to her.

So she spoke, "If you want me to be with you, fine, but you must marry me openly and honestly.

If you force me in such a humiliating way, I would rather bite my tongue and die!"

Upon hearing her mention self-harm, Xu Xiao was filled with panic. How wasteful it would be to lose such a beautiful woman!

Xu Xiao suppressed his desires and said, "Alright! As you said, after the Crown Princess dies and the capital city regains peace, I will come to propose to you!"

With that, he left in a huff. If he stayed any longer, he really wouldn't be able to control himself!

Not long after Xu Xiao left, two muffled groans came from outside the door, as if someone had fallen to the ground.

Nangong Ling looked towards the door and saw Yin Xuan open the door slightly and slip in through the crack! for new novels