AWB Chapter 294 Who is harming Song Siyao in the shadows?
Chapter 294 Who is harming Song Siyao in the shadows?
The man in black was extremely skilled in martial arts; every move he made was deadly.
Song Siyao didn't kill him; she wanted to spare the black-clad man's life. She wanted to know why he had wiped out her entire family back then.
Most importantly, even Shen Pei didn't know her true identity, so how did this man in black know?
All of Song Siyao's soldiers were injured, and now only she and Hongshao were able to move.
There are at least a hundred people on the black-clad leader's side.
Hong Shao alone certainly couldn't fight against more than a hundred people.
Therefore, Song Siyao had to fight the leader in black while also dealing with the other men in black.
In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Hongshao was injured.
All the men in black, including the leader of the men in black, rushed towards Song Siyao.
They were all menacing, like madmen.
Song Siyao leaped into the air, and silver needles flew out from his sleeve like rain.
"what!"
In an instant, screams erupted.
Those men in black who had been hit by the silver needles all collapsed to the ground, turning into charred remains in the blink of an eye, as if they had been burned.
Upon seeing this, the men in black were filled with fear and retreated repeatedly.
"Kill Song Siyao!"
The man in black shouted, and those who had been retreating rushed forward.
When Song Siyao sparred with the man in black, she discovered that he was the strongest opponent she had ever encountered.
This person strikes with extreme speed, each move a deadly blow, insidious and ruthless.
His subordinates were all highly skilled.
Seventy or eighty people surrounded Song Siyao, and for the first time, Song Siyao felt a chill run down her spine.
"drive!"
Just then, the sound of horse hooves came from afar.
"Your Highness, there are people ahead!" Wei Xin reported to Shen Pei upon hearing the sounds of clashing swords from ahead. "The fighting is fierce, but it's too dark to see clearly and we can't tell who's friend or foe."
By the dim moonlight, Shen Pei saw Song Siyao fly into the air.
"It's Princess Youfeng!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he rode forward on his horse.
Upon hearing that it was Song Siyao, Wei Xin immediately waved his hand behind him, shouting, "Brothers, kill!"
Just as the man in black was getting excited about defeating Song Siyao, a group of people suddenly appeared in front of him.
He recognized that the leader was Shen Pei.
With Shen Pei dealing with the men in black, Song Siyao can focus on fighting the leader of the men in black.
In just ten moves, Song Siyao stabbed him in the arm with her sword.
He knew that if the fight continued, he would be the one to suffer, so he shouted sharply, "Retreat!"
He came like a ghost and left like the wind.
In the blink of an eye, all the men in black had vanished without a trace. If it weren't for the few charred corpses on the ground, the fierce battle just now would have seemed like a dream.
"Shake it!"
Shen Pei rushed to Song Siyao, touched her face, her shoulder, and her arm. Seeing that she was not injured, his heart finally settled down.
He pulled Song Siyao into his arms and held her tightly, saying, "I'm sorry I'm late."
"It's not late at all, you've arrived just in time," Song Siyao comforted Shen Pei.
"Your Highness, Princess, I have searched the surrounding area and found no clues. All the men in black have fled! There are only a few charred corpses on the ground!" Wei Xin was very surprised.
The fight was so intense just now, there must have been deaths and injuries. The injured could run away, but where did the dead go?
“Those charred corpses were killed by me with silver needles just now,” Song Siyao explained. “Their retreat was swift, and their attack was well-executed. Even during such a fierce battle, their formation remained intact, indicating that they were rigorously trained. They came prepared and naturally wouldn’t have left us any clues!”
"Yaoyao, I'll check it again," Shen Pei said.
"Okay." Song Siyao went to check on the wounded soldiers. By the time she finished, Shen Pei had also finished his inspection.
She asked Shen Pei, "Do you have any clues?"
Shen Pei shook his head, "No, the other side was too cautious! Did you notice anything during the fight?"
Song Siyao was at a loss for words.
If she were to tell the truth, she would have to reveal her true identity to Shen Pei.
But if she didn't tell Shen Pei, she would be kept in the dark that they were already engaged, their fates intertwined—for better or for worse...
"Let's talk about it when we get back," Song Siyao changed the subject.
"Okay." Shen Pei also sensed that Song Siyao's emotions were a bit off.
But he didn't ask any further questions.
The rest of the journey went smoothly, and Song Siyao and Shen Pei arrived safely in the capital.
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
"Your Majesty, I have safely delivered Princess Qingyan to the Yan Kingdom." Song Siyao reported to Emperor Changlong upon entering the palace.
Emperor Changlong asked, "Did Princess Qingyan commit suicide by poison after arriving in Yan?"
Song Siyao hadn't even returned yet, but news from Yan Kingdom arrived before she did.
Moreover, this was her assigned task, and the way the other party relayed the message was tantamount to making things difficult for her.
She remained composed, showing no emotion, and simply replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."
She explained, "I only set off to return after Princess Qingyan's burial."
“You did the right thing, but the Yan Emperor intends to keep you there. Every day you stay there increases the danger.”
When Emperor Changlong spoke these words, his tone was very calm, without any probing or warning, as if he were chatting with Song Siyao about everyday matters.
Song Siyao felt a chill in her heart, and every cell in her body was filled with vigilance.
It seems that her every move during her trip to Yan is under their control.
The scariest thing is that she was completely unaware.
"Your Majesty, I encountered danger on my very first day in Yan. At the critical moment, it was Princess Qingyan who stepped forward..."
Fortunately, Song Siyao stopped hiding anything and told Emperor Changlong everything about Yan's actions.
Emperor Changlong said, "Youfeng, aren't you curious how I found out about this?"
“All things under heaven are under His Majesty’s control. It’s normal for His Majesty to know these things, and it’s not a secret,” Song Siyao said.
Emperor Changlong nodded, a look of satisfaction on his face. "I knew it. Even if the whole world betrayed me, Youfeng would be absolutely loyal to me."
He didn't hide anything from Song Siyao, "The rumors I just mentioned have already spread throughout the capital. I sent people to investigate, but they couldn't find anything. It's as if they just appeared out of thin air."
“Your Majesty, these are not rumors, but facts. These messages arrived in the capital even before I did, which is intentional on someone’s part,” Song Siyao said.
Emperor Changlong agreed with Song Siyao's point of view: "Before you came back and didn't send me any messages, I was very worried. Now that you're back, I can finally rest easy. Whoever spread the message, you must find out for me!"
Song Siyao asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, I sent you two messages during my trip to Yan, but you didn't receive either of them?"
"I haven't received a single one." Emperor Changlong looked astonished. "When did you write the letter?"
"The first letter is that I am about to go to the State of Yan. The second letter is that I am returning from the State of Yan."
Song Siyao suddenly felt as if there was a dense net above her head.
The net was strong and large, enveloping her within it.
Emperor Changlong's expression changed; in his mind, Song Siyao was omnipotent.
However, the fact that someone was able to block Song Siyao's message shows how sophisticated their methods are.
Everyone in the Great Zhou Dynasty knew that he trusted and valued Song Siyao, and that moving against Song Siyao was tantamount to moving against him, which would also shake the court.
This person has ulterior motives!
What's most terrifying is that the other side is in the dark, while they are in the light.
They knew nothing about each other, while the other knew everything about them.