novelaction Chapter 536: At This Rate, You Won’t Survive
Chapter 536: At This Rate, You Won’t Survive
Su Lingyue led a team of patrol soldiers towards Furong Pavilion.
The closer we got, the clearer the sounds of fighting became.
There were corpses everywhere along the way.
Su Lingyue's heart was pounding.
I don’t know how Xiao Yu is doing now, whether he is injured or still vomiting blood.
Su Lingyue looked at the seemingly endless road ahead with anxious eyes. Her steps became faster and faster, and finally she just jogged.
As they got closer to Furong Pavilion, the sounds of fighting could be clearly heard. Su Lingyue didn't dare to get any closer. She raised her hand to signal everyone to stop, then carefully poked her head out from behind the rockery to check the situation.
All the soldiers and guards in the mansion surrounded Furong Pavilion tightly, blocking the black-clad assassin outside. The sound of swords and knives could be heard, and the fight between the two sides was fierce.
Su Lingyue felt a little relieved.
The guards and palace soldiers were still outside the yard, which meant that Xiao Yu was safe.
But continuing to wait is not a solution.
Ling Ling helped Doctor Lu over and asked, "Sister Yue, what should we do now?"
Su Lingyue took a deep breath, turned around and looked at the dozen patrolmen behind him, and confirmed again: "The thief is just ahead, are you willing to catch him?"
Seeing the corpses along the road, some people began to back out. They turned around and looked at their companions, not daring to say a word.
Even Chen Erhu, who had just made such a bold statement, did not respond.
Su Lingyue glanced at them one by one and said with a smile: "There are still soldiers and guards from my mansion here, so no one dares to come up?"
Still no answer.
Su Lingyue sneered and glanced at them with contempt.
"Just now you said that those who are not afraid of death should stay. I thought you could really protect the people of the capital. It seems that I trusted you wrongly. You are still not as good as Lu Changming."
"Go back! You are not worthy of taking the path of advancement in Prince Su's Mansion and the Jiang Mansion. A life of mediocrity is your fate."
After saying that, he turned around and stopped looking at them.
Ling Ling rolled her eyes at them with disgust, snorted, and turned her head away.
Chen Erhu and others froze there.
Every step your foot takes.
If the blow of Su Lingyue's words made them kneel down, then Ling Ling's rolling eyes and snorting of contempt just now made them completely prostrate themselves on the ground.
They had a feeling that if they walked out of Prince Su's Mansion now, they would never be able to hold their heads up and would look down on themselves for the rest of their lives.
They all came from poor backgrounds, and their original intention of joining the army was to make a name for themselves.
If I leave now, I will only be a lowly patrolman for the rest of my life, and there is no way I can make a name for myself.
When I return to my hometown in the future, how can I explain to my parents and fellow villagers why I couldn’t get a promotion?
Chen Erhu was the first to step forward and said, "Princess, I was afraid and cowardly just now. I don't want to be a lowly patrolman all my life. I am willing to fight the thieves! If it's a matter of life or death, please keep your promise and settle my family!"
Su Lingyue turned around, looked up at him, and said seriously: "Of course, I never break my promise."
With Chen Erhu taking the lead, others also stepped forward.
"I do too!"
"Me too!"
……
Su Lingyue curled her lips: "Okay! Let me see how the most valiant patrol soldiers arrest thieves!"
"Yes!"
All the soldiers responded together and rushed out from behind the rockery.
When the palace soldiers and guards saw that the person coming was wearing armor, they knew that he must be from the government.
A group led by Chen Erhu suddenly appeared and disrupted the assassins' formation. The palace guards and soldiers immediately began to encircle and suppress the assassins.
By the time the assassin reacted, he was surrounded from both sides.
The leading guard Jiang Yue pointed his sword at the assassin, with murderous intent in his eyes, and shouted, "Kill him!"
Although Chen Erhu and his men are not as good as assassins, they have all received unified training and are better at coordinated operations.
This is more advantageous at this time.
After a fight, most of the assassins were injured.
Seeing that he was about to lose, the leading assassin immediately ordered a retreat.
A few people waved their hands and several smoke bombs exploded, leaving only two people who were seriously injured and unable to run.
Seeing that they were abandoned by the others and looking at the palace guards approaching, the two men directly committed suicide by taking poison.
Su Lingyue walked out from behind the rockery, and everyone greeted her hurriedly.
The head of the guards asked, "Is the princess all right?"
Su Lingyue nodded and said to Doctor Lu and Ling Ling behind him, "Uncle Lu, Ling'er, you go in first, I'll follow."
The two nodded, and without further delay, they hurried in immediately.
Su Lingyue looked at Chen Erhu and said to the head of the guards Jiang Yue, "Those are from the patrol camp. We have already sent people to report what happened here to Jingzhao Prefecture, the Ministry of Justice, and the Dali Temple. Give them the bodies of these people and let them investigate. You and Yan Qing arrange the security of the mansion. Send someone to guard Furong Pavilion. No one can come in without orders."
Jiang Yue said respectfully, "Yes, Princess."
Su Lingyue thought of the two people who died outside, her expression darkened, and she said, "Zhang Jinyuan and Li Yan just met with misfortune in order to protect us. They are now outside the side door. Have someone bury them properly. If there are any relatives, report to Yan Qing and have him pay for their compensation."
Jiang Yue nodded.
After explaining everything, Su Lingyue could no longer suppress the fear and worry in her heart, and she lifted her skirt and ran to the inner courtyard of Furong Pavilion.
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When she pushed open the door, a strong smell of blood hit her in the face. Su Lingyue almost tripped over the threshold. After holding on to the door frame to steady herself, she walked quickly inside, lifting her skirt.
Walking around the screen, Su Lingyue saw Xiao Yu leaning lifelessly on Yan Qing's shoulder, with blood still oozing from the corner of his mouth.
Doctor Lu was giving acupuncture, and Ling Ling was sitting at the table with a brush in her hand.
"How is it?" Su Lingyue asked in a trembling voice.
Doctor Lu sighed, shook his head, and read the prescription to Ling Ling while giving her acupuncture.
After Ling Ling finished writing the prescription, she strode out.
Su Lingyue asked worriedly: "How can the prince drink the medicine in this state?"
Doctor Lu said with a sullen face, "We can only use the reverse infusion method. Otherwise, if he continues to vomit like this, he won't make it past midnight."
His words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Su Lingyue's heart hard, making her almost fall off her feet.
Caidie Caiyi came over in time to support her and sat down at the table.
Yan Qing raised his hand and wiped his eyes with his sleeve, then continued to wipe the blood from Xiao Yu's mouth with red eyes.
After waiting for less than half an hour, Ling Ling hurried in carrying a pot of medicine.
"Grandfather, the medicine is ready."
Doctor Lu stood up, took the teapot, smelled the medicine inside, and after confirming that there was no problem, he said to Su Lingyue: "You girls, go out first."
Ling Ling walked to Su Lingyue and pulled her out.
Caiyi walked out of the house and closed the door.
Ling Ling looked at Su Lingyue's usually bright and beautiful face, which was full of fear and pale.
Sympathy could not help but show in her eyes, but she could not say any words of comfort.
Any words of comfort are pale and powerless now.
Su Lingyue rested her forehead against the door, closed her eyes, and kept chanting the names of various gods, begging them not to take Xiao Yu away.