For several days, Shangguan Ruoyu and Li Xi had arranged to play the zither together, but they were no longer at the Fragrance Restaurant. Although Shangguan Ruoyu was a child of Jianghu and did not care about trifles, she still had to care about her reputation. Although the two of them knew that the other party's identity was not simple, they had a tacit understanding not to talk about it and only played the piano.
Under a palanquin, four people were moving around in a mess, revealing a trace of panic. Only four of them were left out of a dozen experts. The other party's goal was too obvious-kill! It didn't matter if they died, but nothing could happen to Madam. Otherwise, how could she live up to the trust the Pavilion Master had placed in her?
"Don't worry, Feng 'er will arrive in time.”Perhaps sensing their panic, a soft voice drifted out from the sedan.
"Furen, don't worry. We will safely hand you over to Eldest Young Master.”When the first batch of killers had attacked them, they had already sent out the signal. However, the Eldest Young Master had yet to appear. The enemy was probably already prepared and had blocked their escape route. Now, they only hoped that the Eldest Young Master would quickly remove the obstacles.
The bamboo forest on both sides of the path rustled. A group of birds flew into the sky as if they were frightened. The fierce wind blew towards them. They already knew that another batch of killers had arrived.
In the blink of an eye, the palanquin had already landed on the ground. Two of them stood guard beside the palanquin, protecting the people inside. The other two were caught in the crowd of black robed men.
Bamboo leaves flew wildly on the entire path. The smell of blood was so strong that it was impossible to tell if it was theirs or the enemy's. The other party had too many people, and they were worried about the madam in the sedan. In the end, they could not withstand the other party's fierce moves.
"Pfft." One of them was stabbed in the abdomen by a man in black and fell to the ground.
"Fourth brother." The other three saw that he had been pierced by the black-robed man's sword, and they could not escape. Their eyes could not help but turn red, and their moves were filled with determination.
The path was filled with corpses. Out of the original four people, only the last person was left standing guard in front of the palanquin, panting uneasily. His sword was covered in blood, and he could only see the figure of the man in black. Seeing them approaching, he used his sword to support his body that was about to fall to the ground.
"Who sent you? My Furen is a good person and has never done evil, but you want to put her to death.”
"Hmph, you don't have the right to know. Don't even think about stalling for time. The people who saved you won't come again.”The man in black came over with his sword.
"Hiss." A dart pierced the man in black's forehead. The man in black opened his eyes wide and fell down unwillingly.
The injured him finally heaved a sigh of relief and collapsed. He knew that his mission had been completed. The Eldest Young Master had finally arrived.
"Mother, are you alright?" Shang Feng lifted the curtain and saw his mother's calm face.
"Feng 'er, mother knew you were back.”Bai Xiaoyao smiled.
"It's good that you're fine."
" Master, they are all men of sacrifice. We didn't leave any survivors, and they didn't have anything that symbolizes their identity. Wen Yi is still breathing, but the other three are already…" Si Kong paused. They were too late.
"Take Wen Yi back and take good care of him.”Shang Feng said lightly and turned around to help Bai Xiaoyao get into the sedan.
The group then continued on their way to the capital.
"Father, Mother is back." Shang Feng and Shang Yu supported Bai Xiaoyao as they walked into the hall.
"Madam." Shang Shujie strode forward and took Bai Xiaoyao's hands, helping her sit on the chair.
"Old Master, I've made you worry." Bai Xiaoyao patted Shang Shujie's hand to comfort him.
"Yu 'er, Feng' er, you must find out who did this.”Minister Jie's warm face actually showed a trace of ruthlessness.
"Yes." The two brothers nodded. Even if their father didn't order them to do so, they would still do so. Since they had set their sights on Maple Feather Pavilion and their mother, they naturally had to pay the price.
"Alright, Old Master, aren't there guests in the residence? Bring me to meet them.”
"Shangye, please invite Miss Lin and Miss Murong out. Tell them that my wife wants to meet them.”
"Master, they are already outside.”Shang Ye replied immediately and turned to invite Shangguan Ruoyu and the others.
"Uncle Shang, Little Yu heard that Madam Shang has returned and came to pay his respects.”Shangguan Ruoyu bowed.
"Uncle Shang, Ling 'er is here too.”Murong Ling followed Shangguan Ruoyu with a smile.
Bai Xiaoyao secretly looked at the two of them. One was gentle like water, and the other was lively and cute. They were really likable. He looked at the two men behind him. Although they didn't look like Central Plainsmen, they were still extraordinary people.
"Yu 'er, Ling' er, how about this?”Bai Xiaoyao stood up and pulled the two of them over.
"Of course, that's more cordial.”Murong Ling giggled.
"I only have two sons, Feng 'er and Yu' er. They're not considerate. As for the two of you, I'll love you like my daughters.”
"Thank you, Madam." Shangguan Ruoyu was also happy.
"Alright, Madam, you can acknowledge your daughter later. Let's go eat first. You must not have eaten well on the way here.”Shang Shujie considerately interrupted the three people who were about to hug each other.
"Alright."
Just as Bai Xiaoyao was about to turn around, she suddenly felt a pain in her abdomen. The taste of blood in her throat was extremely strong. She couldn't stand it anymore and spat it out. Her mind went blank and she fell to the ground.
"Madam."
"Mother."
Everyone hurriedly supported Bai Xiaoyao, but she was already unconscious.
"Doctor, how is my wife?" Shang Shujie asked the doctor who stood up.
"To be honest, Pavilion Master Shang, this old man…this old man can't diagnose why Madam Shang is like this.”The physician was presumably one of the best in the capital, and now that he had encountered this undiagnosed illness, he felt a bit ashamed.
"What? You're a doctor. Why can't you diagnose it?”Shang Shujie angrily grabbed the doctor's collar.
"This old man really can't do anything. Madam Shang's pulse is extremely weak and I can't feel it at all. However, she is breathing. This is also…also the first time I've encountered such a situation.”
"You…Yu 'er, call all the doctors in the city. I don't believe that no one can't diagnose it.”Shang Shujie angrily shook off the doctor. His eyes became painful as he held Bai Xiaoyao's hand. Looking at her pale face, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.
In less than two hours, all the physicians in the capital had been invited to Maple Feather Pavilion, but they all shook their heads in resignation.
"I'll go to the Imperial Palace and invite the Imperial Physician over. I don't believe that even the Imperial Physician doesn't know.”Murong Ling stood up and walked out.
"Ling 'er, don't be rash." Shang Feng stopped Murong Ling who was rushing out.
"I think we can give it a try. Ling 'er's qinggong is very good. It won't be a problem for her to enter and leave the palace.”Shangguan Ruoyu was deep in thought. He had planned to go as well, but when he thought of Ling 'er's Lightness Skill, he thought that she might be a suitable candidate.
"Since Sister Yu said so, I'll go.”
Shang Feng thought for a moment and let go of Murong Ling as he watched her disappear.
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