Several figures in black immediately moved toward Yun Shu.
They were utterly ruthless, showing no regard for the fact that Yun Shu appeared to be a frail woman.
The attackers clearly did not take Yun Shu seriously.
A mere weak woman, she was not worth a second thought.
Yun Shu lowered her gaze.
The attackers lifted the carriage curtain.
What they saw was Yun Shu, her eyes downcast, her gaze and expression hidden.
"Who sent you?" Yun Shu's voice was soft.
Though her voice was gentle, it conveyed no hint of fear.
The men in black sensed something unusual.
However, there was no time to ponder it further.
"It doesn't matter who sent us. Today, you have no other choice," a man in black said coldly.
The hands of the others immediately reached out to grab Yun Shu's face.
Yun Shu looked up.
Her eyes fell upon their reaching hands.
Her red lips curved slightly upwards.
"Come out," Yun Shu suddenly commanded.
A rustling sound came from the surrounding leaves, fluttering to the ground.
Immediately after, a shadow-like figure appeared above the carriage.
A chilling glint flashed.
It was the gleam of a sword.
...
Half an hour later.
Upon learning that Zhan Tianye had not entered the palace, Yun Changfeng ordered his men to inquire at the palace gates again. The answer they received was that the Emperor was unharmed and had not sent for Shu'er to come to the palace.
So, who had taken Shu'er away?
Where exactly was Shu'er?
Yun Changfeng's face was stern as he set about ordering his men to search.
Even if they had to turn the entire capital upside down, they would find Shu'er!
At this time.
Yan Qi and Yun Ying, along with Li Yuexian, Wang Yiyuan, and others, gathered at a teahouse located very close to the General's mansion.
They ordered several pots of tea and a large spread of pastries and other delicacies.
They took seats on the second floor.
From a distance, they watched the General's mansion.
From this vantage point, they could clearly see whatever transpired at the General's mansion.
"Yun Ying, you said we'd see a good show later. What kind of good show is it?" Qu Jiaojiao asked impatiently.
She still wore a veil over her face, unwilling for anyone to see her features.
If her face were accidentally revealed here, how could she ever show her face in public again?
Wang Yiyuan lifted her veil to take a sip of tea, then carefully lowered it. "Yes, what good show is it? Yun Ying, you know we can't easily leave our homes."
"Yan Qi, do you know what the good show is?" Zheng Shuangshuang asked with a frown.
There were many scandals in the capital, some concerning them. They were too afraid to go out and face people.
After painstakingly attending a hunting event, they were still ridiculed. Now, they just wanted to stay in their residences until their faces were completely healed.
Li Yuexian also turned to Yan Qi. "What is it?"
Yan Qi, in an exceptionally good mood, took a few sips of tea, feigning an air of mystery. "This matter will absolutely have you clapping your hands in approval! Tell me, who is it that has caused us so much misery recently?"
"Rest assured, today will not disappoint you. Some people must be punished! And they must spend their lives under our feet, at our beck and call!" Yun Ying narrowed her eyes maliciously and sneered in a low voice.
After hearing their words.
The others suddenly understood.
"Are you talking about Yun Shu?" Li Yuexian asked.
The person she hated the most right now was indeed Yun Shu. Because of Yun Shu, her sister had been driven out of the capital, and their Li family was now subject to the whispers of the capital's residents, tarnishing her own reputation.
Even now, she lived in constant fear that if the Night King truly broke off the engagement, how would she ever establish herself in the capital?
Therefore, she wished for Yun Shu to taste the bitterness of losing everything!
"Of course, we're talking about her," Yun Ying said with a triumphant smile.
Indeed, Yun Yueyin had returned, and there was no place for Yun Shu in the capital anymore!
Did she still want to be glamorous?
Did she still want Prince Yi to like her?
From today onwards, Yun Shu could only dream of such things!
From now on, Prince Yi would probably feel immense disgust whenever Yun Shu's name was mentioned.
"What exactly is happening? Can we really see a good show just by sitting here?" Qu Jiaojiao's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing it concerned Yun Shu.
Wang Yiyuan narrowed her eyes and sneered. "I just want to know, this time, can we make her fall into an abyss from which she can never recover?"
"Of course. Don't forget, Yueyin is back now," Yan Qi said with her chin slightly raised, an expression of extreme arrogance on her face.
"Today, the rumors outside say that Yun Shu was disfigured five years ago, which is why she suddenly disappeared. She dares to come back now because she's using a disguise! Is this news true?" Zheng Shuangshuang's eyes flashed with a sinister gleam.
Yan Qi covered her mouth and laughed, her laughter particularly joyful. "Haven't you heard? Where there's smoke, there's fire. How could such a rumor suddenly arise?"
"It seems she was really disfigured! Tsk tsk! How disgusting. If she was disfigured, she should have stayed hidden. Instead, she uses a disguise to make everyone think she's a beauty of unparalleled charm! Who would have thought she was disguised!" Li Yuexian's tone was filled with disdain and contempt.
Wang Yiyuan glanced outside. The entrance to the General's mansion was quiet, but servants occasionally came and went. "Since it's such a grand show, we certainly have the patience to wait."
"Yes! We can wait slowly. By the way, Yuexian, because of Yun Shu, Yue'e was implicated on the hunting day, and it also affected your Li family. I wonder if the Night King is angry with your Li family?" Yan Qi suddenly asked Li Yuexian, her curiosity piqued.
Li Yuexian's eyes flickered. Recalling her visit to the Night King for help and his indifferent attitude, she pursed her lips, lowered her head, not allowing her emotions to be perceived, and replied with a soft smile. "The Night King has genuine affection for me. He knows our Li family was framed, so he will uphold justice for me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qi tugged at the corner of her mouth and said insincerely, "That's good! Among us, Yueyin will marry the Regent as his consort, and you will also marry the Night King. I hope you won't forget us. We are the best friends in the capital."
"Of course not," Li Yuexian replied.
"Yuexian, I envy you so much. Do you know how many people want to marry the Night King? I never expected that the Night King would only like you," Zheng Shuangshuang said, full of envy.
Li Yuexian felt a surge of pride. "I was also very surprised. However, as far as I know, the Night King's legs will be healed soon. With so many divine physicians in the world, his legs will surely be cured."
Once the Night King's legs were healed, what was the Regent?
Yun Yueyin would only be marrying the Regent as a secondary consort.
She, however, would marry the Night King as the Night King's main consort!
Yan Qi's eyes darkened. She lowered her head and said, "Where did you get that news? Can the Night King's legs really be healed?"
"Others may not know, but I do," Li Yuexian replied, her eyes flickering.
This further fueled the envy of the others.
Who wouldn't want to marry a Night King who could stand?
Yan Qi's expression turned somewhat gloomy. She glanced impatiently at the entrance of the General's mansion. "Why is there still no movement?"