mtlumby2d Chapter 2268 Seeking Help
Chapter 2268 Seeking Help
Manager Qi turned and walked out of the tavern, his steps unsteady, wanting only to pack his things and escape Youcheng as soon as possible.
This place is not safe to stay for long; every moment longer increases the danger.
Stumbling and staggering all the way back to his lodgings, Manager Qi rushed into the room without even closing the door properly, haphazardly stuffing valuables and some important documents into his bundle.
His hands trembled slightly, and he had only one thought in his mind: escape, escape quickly!
He packed his bags, clutched them tightly, and slipped out the back door again.
Outside the back door is a quiet alley, rarely frequented by anyone.
As soon as Manager Qi reached the alley entrance, he saw a dark figure blocking his way; it was the assassin sent by Miao Qin.
The assassin crossed his arms, the shadow of his straw hat obscuring his expression, only his icy voice could be heard: "Manager Qi, where are we going?"
Shopkeeper Qi was so frightened that he instinctively took a step back and gripped the bundle in his hand tightly: "I... I just came out for some fresh air."
"To get some fresh air?" The assassin sneered, taking a step closer. "Wearing all this stuff to get some fresh air? Manager Qi, are you trying to escape?"
Manager Qi's face turned deathly pale instantly, his lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a complete sentence: "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"
"Whether you're lying or not, you know in your heart." The assassin's voice was filled with undisguised killing intent. "Miss Miaoqin has ordered that if you do anything improper, you will be executed without mercy."
It seems you're going to disobey the young lady's orders.
As he spoke, the assassin drew a short knife from his waist, the blade gleaming with a chilling light.
He approached Manager Qi step by step, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Shopkeeper Qi was so frightened that he retreated repeatedly until his back hit the wall, leaving him nowhere to go.
He was no match for the assassin; if he fell into the assassin's hands today, he would surely die.
"You can't kill me!" Manager Qi shouted urgently. "I was sent by Mr. Mo. I have something to discuss with him!"
"Sir? Sir said that all matters in Youcheng are to be decided by Miss Miaoqin, and so are you!" The assassin remained unmoved, raised his short knife, and stabbed at Manager Qi.
Manager Qi closed his eyes—it's over!
It seems I'm going to die here today!
Just then, two figures, as fast as lightning, leaped down from the rooftops on either side, their swords flashing, striking the assassins from the left and right!
The assassin was caught off guard, and the dagger slipped from his hand!
He was shocked and quickly retreated, then pulled out two short knives and parried with all his might!
The assassin was incredibly fast, but the two shadows were even faster, each strike a deadly move.
The assassin's heart sank; he had met a formidable foe today! He hadn't expected to find someone with such exceptional skills in the Ghost City!
He lost his focus for a moment, and the knife in his hand was knocked away. Two dark figures stepped forward and grabbed his shoulders!
He tried to move, but the two men were extremely strong, holding his arms down so firmly that he couldn't move.
Manager Qi stared wide-eyed in surprise at the two people who had suddenly appeared, and was momentarily stunned.
The two men were dressed in black, expressionless, and had sharp eyes; they were clearly not ordinary people.
"Who are you...?" Manager Qi asked in a trembling voice.
One of them glanced at him and said in a flat tone, "We are the secret guards of the Prince of Zhennan's mansion. We are here to arrest this person on the orders of the Prince and Princess."
The secret guards of the Prince of Zhennan's mansion?
Manager Qi, as if grasping at a straw, lunged at the guard and grabbed his sleeve tightly: "Guard! Please save me! Miaoqin wants to kill me to silence me! I'm willing to serve the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, please protect me!"
The guard remained expressionless and said in a deep voice, "Come with us, and we'll talk after we've met the Prince and Princess."
Upon entering the Prince's Mansion, we went to the main hall.
Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu were sitting in the main seats.
As soon as Manager Qi entered the hall, he immediately knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness! Your Highness! Please save me! Miaoqin wants to kill me to silence me. I am willing to serve the Prince's Mansion. I only beg you to give me a way out!"
Looking at his disheveled appearance, Huo Changhe sneered and said sarcastically, "It's rare to see someone like you, who is so afraid of death, under Mr. Mo's command."
Manager Qi blushed, lowered his head in shame, and sighed, "Your Highness is joking."
I didn't want to serve him in the first place, but I was all alone in this world, with no one to rely on and nothing to hold me back.
Mr. Mo saved my life years ago and taught me some skills. He said that once our great undertaking was accomplished, he would grant me a high-ranking official position and a generous salary. I was foolish enough to follow him.
Upon hearing this, Huo Changhe's mind stirred slightly, and he leaned forward slightly: "What is this great undertaking he is talking about?"
Manager Qi raised his head and looked at Huo Changhe, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions and a hint of barely perceptible admiration: "Mr. Mo... has his sights set on the world."
"His ambitions are to rule the world?" Huo Changhe chuckled briefly, his tone filled with even more sarcasm. "Him? He dares to covet the world?"
Yan Ruyu slowly spoke: "Since he has ambitions to rule the world, he must have some dealings with the forces in the capital."
Do you know who he usually associates with?
Manager Qi nodded and answered truthfully, "What the princess says is absolutely right."
Mr. Mo did indeed have connections with the capital, and these connections were quite close.
As far as I know, he will be making another trip to the capital in a few days, supposedly related to the new emperor's ascension to the throne.
Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of seriousness in each other's eyes.
The news of the new emperor's ascension to the throne was not reported so quickly by an urgent messenger from the capital to Youcheng. The Prince of Zhennan's residence might not have known about it so soon.
Judging from Manager Qi's words, Mr. Mo already knew, at least earlier than the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion.
It seems that Mr. Mo has a very deep-rooted influence in the capital.
Yan Ruyu stared at Manager Qi: "Want to live?"
Manager Qi nodded repeatedly: "I want to!"
Yan Ruyu smiled enigmatically: "Alright, but you must do as I say."
"As Your Highness commands!"
Yan Ruyu smiled without saying a word, while Huo Changhe said, "It's not the right time yet, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Looking at Yan Ruyu's smile, Manager Qi felt a strange sense of panic and suddenly wondered if coming to seek refuge was the right thing to do.
For a moment, he had a vague feeling that the Princess of Zhennan was even more terrifying than Miss Miaoqin.
But what's done is done, there's no turning back.
Huo Changhe waved his hand, ordering his men to take Manager Qi away.
Yan Ruyu said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid we should send a letter to the capital."
"Indeed, the Emperor has just ascended the throne and is probably not yet at peace. Mr. Mo is eager to make his move and will not give up easily."
Huo Changhe could not hide his worry.
Yan Ruyu pondered for a moment: "I wonder who the new empress will be."
Huo Changhe was taken aback. He hadn't thought of this question, and it wasn't mentioned in the message he received.
“It can’t be that fake princess,” Huo Changhe said. “Neither the emperor nor the court officials would agree to it.”
“It’s one thing if they don’t agree, but there’s a foreign team in the capital right now, and it’s hard to guarantee that no one will take the opportunity to cause trouble.”