She deliberately altered her voice.
It was not easily detected.
The woman believed she had concealed herself perfectly.
She could change her voice in many ways, thus best hiding her identity. To this day, no one could guess who was beneath her mask!
Yun Shu followed closely behind the woman, the distance between them slowly shrinking. "What is your purpose in instructing Qian Le'er to approach Young Master Yi?" she asked casually.
The woman did not answer.
She merely scoffed inwardly. How could she possibly tell Yun Shu her purpose!
Yun Shu knew the woman would not answer.
However, she would not be blamed for what she said next, which could make a person sick with anger.
"I know you are fond of the Night King and have tried various means to marry him, but repeatedly failed. Do you wish to know how the Night King views you?"
Yun Shu narrowed her eyes, staring at Jiang Luo Xi, who paused for a moment.
But it was only a fleeting pause, so slight it could be ignored.
"The Night King said you have a pungent odor, more foul than any fox he's hunted, and even worse than a pig in a sty. He also said that with your ugliness, you shouldn't come out to scare people. Wouldn't it be better if you listened to the Night King and stayed hidden? Most importantly, don't come out and affect the Night King's appetite. The poor Night King seems to have lost weight recently, likely unable to eat due to disgust. Jiang Luo Xi, this is a sin you are committing, do you know?"
In the dead of night.
Yun Shu seemed to hear the sound of teeth grinding.
Anyone would find these words unbearable. As she spoke, she herself began to doubt if Jiang Luo Xi was truly like this.
She watched to see how long Jiang Luo Xi could endure!
Ordering an assassination attempt on Elder Qin, then attempting to extend her reach to the Marquis of Zhongyong's estate, and finally marrying into the Night King's residence – what a grand scheme!
Was she not afraid of exhausting herself sick?
She even disturbed Elder Qin's peace!
One by one, piece by piece.
Yun Shu decided she would take Jiang Luo Xi's life.
"They call you 'Mistress,' but you are being manipulated by someone behind the scenes. Jiang Luo Xi, your plans are doomed to fail. I suppose you've realized that a union with the Night King is impossible and are unwilling to give up. You must be devising other schemes. What will you do next? Will you suddenly shift your target to someone else?"
Yun Shu was not in a hurry, speaking one sentence at a time.
She watched as Jiang Luo Xi's attention wavered.
"Nonsense. I advise you to stop pursuing me! Otherwise, the General's estate will surely face disaster!" Jiang Luo Xi's voice was low and calm, showing no signs of being affected.
Yun Shu's silver needle shot out swiftly and accurately.
While Jiang Luo Xi was speaking.
Jiang Luo Xi did not have time to defend herself, her attention diverted.
Upon realizing she had been struck in the waist, she became enraged. "Damn it!"
With no other choice, she decided to cut her losses. She took something from her person and threw it back, landing in front of Yun Shu.
Instantly, a pungent smoke rose from the ground,
obscuring the view ahead.
When the smoke cleared, Jiang Luo Xi was gone.
Yun Shu was not angry and did not intend to pursue further. She stood in place, waving away the lingering smoke.
Having been struck by her silver needle, Jiang Luo Xi would have to suffer the consequences.
She would first go to the Night King's residence to inform Zhan Tian Ye of this matter. Then, they would plan together to capture Jiang Luo Xi and the person behind her!
…
Immediately after Yun Shu and Zhan Tian Ye conferred through the night,
Qiu Lu went to see Qian Le'er with a pale face.
At this moment, Qian Le'er was lost in a daydream, believing her master could turn her fortunes around.
Seeing Qian Le'er, who had no idea she was playing with her life, Qiu Lu was furious, feeling blood surge from his chest to his throat.
"Why are you here? Didn't you say you would abandon me? Ever since you watched others try to strangle me, I've had nothing to do with you. You'd best not appear before me again, or I will show no regard for our past sibling affection! Aren't you loyal to the Night King? Why aren't you serving him now? What are you doing here to see me?"
Upon seeing Qiu Lu, Qian Le'er rolled her eyes and said angrily.
She now felt Qiu Lu was her obstacle, a relative who served as a bodyguard—she didn't need him!
Her master could provide her with a better future! She could become prominent in the capital!
Seeing Qian Le'er unrepentant, Qiu Lu trembled with anger and slapped her. "Do you know you're close to death?!"
"What nonsense are you spouting! And how dare you hit me again! Do you respect my father and mother?" Qian Le'er asked tearfully.
Qiu Lu, disappointed in her lack of progress, "It is precisely because I want to do right by our uncle and aunt that I came to find you! You were instructed by others to bewitch the Young Master of the Marquis of Zhongyong's estate, and then you angered the Marquis to the point of illness. Now that Young Master Yi knows your true nature, do you think the Marquis of Zhongyong will let you off? And your master behind you murdered the Night King's maternal grandfather. Do you think the Night King will spare you?!"
Qian Le'er flinched, daring not to look at Qiu Lu. "You, you, what are you saying?"
"The reason the Night King has not sent anyone to kill you is because you are my cousin!" Qiu Lu roared.
He hoped this roar would awaken Qian Le'er.
However, Qian Le'er was blinded by greed, firmly believing she would become a noble lady in the capital. She also thought her master possessed extraordinary abilities that would make Young Master Yi fall for her again! After a moment of fear, she gritted her teeth and said, "Don't think I don't know anything! You can't deal with the person behind me!"
"Are you truly unrepentant?" Qiu Lu was enraged, unable to believe she wasn't listening to a word he said.
If that was the case,
he would have to resolve it himself.
Otherwise, if she fell into the hands of others, she would surely suffer torture!
Qian Le'er glared at him fiercely. "Didn't you understand what I said? I told you, I would rather die than turn back!"
"This is your own choice. Do not blame your cousin for being heartless." Qiu Lu's voice deepened, his decision made.
Suddenly,
an arrow flew through the air,
heading directly for Qiu Lu's back.
Qiu Lu sensed the danger and dodged.
The next moment, two black-clad figures infiltrated the area and took Qian Le'er away.
Seeing the newcomers, Qian Le'er threw herself towards them, her eyes shining. "You're here to save me, right? I knew my master wouldn't abandon me! Please tell my master that I will obey her for the rest of my life!"
The black-clad figures said nothing and dragged Qian Le'er away.
Her obsequious words reached Qiu Lu's ears.
Qiu Lu's face tightened.
By the time he chased after them, they had vanished.
He clenched his jaw tightly. "Le'er, you are seeking your own death!"
A chess piece that was no longer useful, how could it be well-protected! She had been in the capital for some time, yet she was still so foolish!