Chapter 164 Xu Zian?

That voice… Xu Zian?

Even though the other party was deliberately trying to disguise it, Yu Qingwu still recognized it.

But wasn't Xu Zian already executed?

Could it be that someone had switched him out?

Or was it just that the voice was similar?

For a moment, Yu Qingwu's heart tensed.

She took a deep breath and said even more vigilantly, "Thank you, waiter, but we don't need anything for now."

"Esteemed guest, this kind of dish is only offered as a gift today. If you miss it, it won't be available tomorrow." Sure enough, the voice of the 'waiter' came again from outside, with a peaceful and ingratiating tone that revealed a hint of impatience.

It really was him…

If Xu Zian really wasn't dead, he probably wouldn't let her off.

The Xu family had fallen to such a state, and in the end, it was still because of her and Xie Jin'an's actions that fueled the flames.

With his family ruined and his clan destroyed, Xu Zian hated the royal family. Since he didn't have the opportunity to attack the people in the palace, he took advantage of her and Xie Jin'an's secret trip to assassinate them?

But how did he know their itinerary?

Yu Qingwu questioned in her heart, but she didn't have the energy to think too much. She quietly took out the jar from the cloth bag and tiptoed to the door.

Separated by a door panel, she coldly refused, "No need, if we want to eat, we'll order it ourselves."

Hearing this, the person outside indeed stopped talking.

But he didn't leave either. Between the lines, she could still hear the sound of him pacing back and forth.

After a long while, he left unwillingly.

However, since Xu Zian had found out their whereabouts, how could he be willing to return empty-handed like this? Moreover, since he could find out their itinerary, there must be someone behind him giving him advice.

But who could it be?

Yu Qingwu frowned, then turned to look at Yan Qingqing, who looked blank, and asked her in a low voice, "Qingqing, if I asked you to cooperate in scattering medicinal powder on a group of more than ten people, could you hit them all in one go? Also, I know you usually like to study poisons and the like. Do you have any hidden weapons on you?"

"I do." Yan Qingqing nodded, immediately took out a flying knife, and handed it to Yu Qingwu while asking her confusedly, "Senior Sister, what… what's going on? That person just now… wasn't he a waiter?"

"No, he's my and His Highness's enemy." Yu Qingwu picked up the flying knife and glanced at it, then solemnly asked Yan Qingqing, "Qingqing, can this flying knife be fatal with one hit? Is there anything that can both spare their lives and subdue them?"

"Yes, I have some Mafeisan (anesthetic powder) with me…"

"…" This Qingqing really was the most talented disciple in medicine; she really had everything.

With this kind of ability, as long as she changed her timid personality, she would definitely become a great asset in the future.

Yu Qingwu handed the flying knife back and asked again, "Do you have any silver needles on you? Or anything else? Is there anything that, after being coated with Mafeisan, can hit the opponent and immediately immobilize them?"

"That's simple, and there's no need for Mafeisan. If I encounter bad people, I'll just stick them with needles on their acupoints…"

A talent! She really was a talent!

Yu Qingwu really felt that her master, Xiao Rongqi, was too short-sighted in this regard.

A talent like Qingqing, even if her appearance was ordinary, could be cultivated into the best weapon.

Thinking of this, Yu Qingwu felt much more at ease.

Although she herself raised insects for self-defense, there were risks after all. Even if Xie Jin'an might have sent guards to follow her, if the other party was determined to assassinate her, the guards might not be able to prevent it.

In short, both overt and covert defenses were needed to put her at ease.

But… she wondered if Xie Jin'an was also being followed.

She had to tell him about this as soon as possible.

"Qingqing, let's go to Peach Blossom Village to find His Highness now. Prepare your silver needles, preferably coated with Mafeisan. If you miss the acupoints, it can still weaken them."

"Senior Sister, I've prepared a different poison to weaken people. Mafeisan is too weak to be of much use…" Yan Qingqing spoke again.

"…" Yu Qingwu was speechless again.

And even more delighted…

She raised her eyebrows and smiled, nodding, "Alright, in short, use a foolproof medicine."

"Okay, then Senior Sister, wait a moment."

With that, Yan Qingqing turned around and untied her package.

There weren't many clothes inside, and not much in the way of silver and jewelry, but a whole bunch of bottles and jars, in various colors, all with labels on them.

Yan Qingqing took out a red jar, opened it, smelled it, immediately took out some and soaked it in water, then took out about thirty of the thinnest silver needles she carried with her, and soaked them one by one.

After a quarter of an hour, Yan Qingqing put on special gloves again, took out all the silver needles, and put them into a prepared cloth bag.

With that, the two of them immediately rushed to Peach Blossom Village.

Along the way, both of them were very careful, but probably because it was broad daylight, and there were many people along the way, the other party never made a move.

When Yu Qingwu and Yan Qingqing arrived at the entrance of Peach Blossom Village, Xie Jin'an and Feng Yuan had already come out from inside.

Seeing Yu Qingwu, he was slightly stunned, then quickened his pace, quickly walked up to her, lightly swept his gaze over the sweat on her forehead, and asked, "Why are you here? Did something happen?"

"Your Highness, Xu Zian… might not be dead." Yu Qingwu gave him a deep look, lowered her voice, and told him everything that had happened at the inn today.

"You said… Xu Zian isn't dead? And he wants to harm you?" Hearing this, Xie Jin'an was immediately shocked, then his face darkened, and he looked at Feng Yuan beside him, saying, "Feng Yuan, go and investigate. Who did Xu Zian meet before he was executed? Also, if he didn't die, then who was executed? What went wrong in the middle?"

Xie Jin'an was somewhat furious about this matter.

Xu Zian's crimes deserved to be punished by slow slicing, and beheading was already letting him off cheap. Just who was so bold as to dare to assist the wicked!

As he spoke, Xie Jin'an grabbed Yu Qingwu's hand, pulled her onto the carriage, and blamed her, "And you, running to Peach Blossom Village on your own. There's a stretch of road on the way here that's almost uninhabited. What if the other party took the opportunity to attack?"

Originally, it was meant to be a scolding, but coming from Xie Jin'an's mouth, it was filled with a hint of nervousness, which warmed Yu Qingwu's heart.

The previous low pressure seemed to dissipate invisibly.

She smiled and pointed at Yan Qingqing, "Isn't there Qingqing?"

"Besides, I still have Red Ants."

"Red Ants? You still dare to mention Red Ants? Are you not afraid of people finding out?" Xie Jin'an interrupted her again, with some displeasure in his eyes. After saying that, he turned to look at Yan Qingqing and said, "Junior Sister Yan, in the future, if your Senior Sister acts recklessly, you must stop her."

"Really, she doesn't know the meaning of life."

As they spoke, the group had already boarded the carriage.

"Young Master, please stop." Just as they sat down, a charming and pleasant female voice suddenly came from outside.