Chapter 51: Liu Jingyi is Attacked

At that moment, Shen Yuling was facing an assassination attempt.

Meanwhile, Xi Tong’s expression was filled with panic as she rushed to the lakeside, urgently searching for Feng Moheng, who was accompanying Liu Jingyi in releasing floating lanterns.

Before long, Xi Tong spotted Feng Moheng’s figure and hurriedly pushed through the bustling crowd.

With quick steps, she ran towards him.

“Your Highness, something is wrong!”

Xi Tong’s voice trembled, her face full of anxiety.

“After the princess left, she was attacked by assassins.”

Feng Moheng’s expression tightened.

He questioned, “Then why did you come back? Why weren’t you by your master’s side to protect her?”

“It was the master who made the decisive choice, ordering me to escape separately to find an opportunity for you to come quickly and support her.”

“After the servant and the master separated, all those assassins rushed after the princess. Your Highness, please go save her!”

Xi Tong’s eyes were red, tears brimming.

Feng Moheng’s heart sank.

The lantern he had been holding was immediately forgotten.

He tossed it aside and, without hesitation, prepared to lead his guards to find Shen Yuling.

Meanwhile, Liu Jingyi remained calm, crouched by the lakeside.

Her gaze towards the water held a hint of deep and inscrutable meaning.

But just at this critical moment, a sudden change occurred.

A group of men, who appeared to be ordinary tourists, swiftly drew shining blades from their bodies.

The cold glimmer of the blades reflected a chilling and terrifying aura amid the colorful lanterns around them.

Feng Moheng’s dark eyes shot out two rays of cold light.

Were they coming for him again?

His mother’s enemies were indeed numerous!

Fortunately, he had taken precautions for this outing.

Soon, the guards, dressed in plain clothes, sensed the danger and quickly sprang into action.

They moved in perfect unison towards the location of Feng Moheng and Liu Jingyi, encircling them in an impenetrable protective barrier.

The assassins and the guards faced off, the atmosphere tense.

However, Feng Moheng was anxious; he couldn’t afford to wait for a stalemate to resolve.

“Deal with them!”

Feng Moheng commanded, his voice harsh.

The guards immediately launched an attack, engaging the assassins in fierce combat.

Thanks to the sufficient number of guards Feng Moheng had brought, they overwhelmed the assassins effectively.

Seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos, Feng Moheng prepared to leave with a few guards to rescue Yuling.

Yuling was a fragile woman, and if he delayed any longer, she might truly be in grave danger.

Liu Jingyi’s keen eyes caught his movement.

She quickly grabbed his hand, her face filled with worry as she advised, “Moheng, where are you going?”

“Jingyi, I need to save Shen Yuling.”

Feng Moheng’s gaze was complex.

“Moheng, the guards are currently engaged in fierce battle here with the assassins. If you leave now, how will the guards find you later?”

“What if there are still assassins hiding elsewhere? This time, they might use the princess to lure you in. What then?”

Liu Jingyi’s words were earnest, her eyes filled with concern.

“Last time, during the cliff attack, those people only targeted you, and they didn’t harm us women in the end. Moheng, the princess will be fine; don’t worry too much, protect yourself.”

Liu Jingyi continued to persuade him.

Feng Moheng paused.

Xi Tong quickly spoke up, “Your Highness, one of the assassins disguised as an ordinary citizen sneaked up to the princess and suddenly drew a knife, aiming directly at her.”

“But the streets were crowded, and the princess is always sharp; she noticed the assassin’s movement in time and managed to evade.”

“Later, we both fled through the crowd, but those assassins only chased after the princess. I barely escaped them and hurried back to seek your help.”

“Your Highness, please save the princess! It will be too late if you wait any longer.”

Feng Moheng no longer hesitated; this assassination attempt was indeed different from the last.

Shen Yuling was his; without his permission, even if she were to die, it would not be allowed!

“Jingyi, I will protect myself, and I will not let Shen Yuling die at the hands of assassins.”

Feng Moheng’s expression was resolute.

After saying this, he unhesitatingly shook off Liu Jingyi’s hand, turning to lead a few guards to leave amid the chaos.

Liu Jingyi stared dazedly at her hand that had just been forcefully shaken off.

A flicker of resentment crossed her eyes as she gritted her teeth.

Feng Moheng, you promised never to let go of my hand!

Since Shen Yuling is so important to you, don’t blame me for being ruthless; I will definitely kill her!

Liu Jingyi’s gaze turned sinister as she casually glanced towards the direction of the assassins.

In a flash, several more assassins sprang forward, moving like ghosts, quickly surrounding Feng Moheng and sealing off all his escape routes.

Feng Moheng had no choice but to join his guards in fighting off the surrounding assassins.

But just as everyone was engaged in fierce combat with the assassins, no one noticed a long sword aimed straight at Feng Moheng’s back.

The blade glimmered coldly under the clear moonlight.

Liu Jingyi gritted her teeth, determination surging within her.

Feng Moheng, I won’t let you go find Shen Yuling!

She rushed forward, blocking the sword meant for Feng Moheng.

With a “thud,” the long sword pierced through flesh effortlessly, the sound jarring.

Feng Moheng’s eyes widened in shock.

He watched helplessly as Liu Jingyi’s body slowly fell.

He hurriedly reached out, catching Liu Jingyi’s swaying form.

With his other hand, he frantically pressed against her side, where blood gushed from the wound.

As if this action alone could stem the flow of blood.

But the warm blood continued to seep through his fingers, dripping onto the ground, a heart-wrenching sight.

Liu Jingyi lay in Feng Moheng’s arms, her face pale, devoid of color.

She exuded a sense of weakness and fragility.

Slowly, she raised a hand, gently caressing Feng Moheng’s face.

In her eyes was a trace of affection and reluctance.

“Moheng, you… you must protect yourself.”

Liu Jingyi’s voice was weak, barely audible.

After saying this, her eyes slowly closed, and she fainted.

At this moment, the remaining guards who had just dealt with the assassins returned to Feng Moheng’s side.

Seeing that their attempt to assassinate Feng Moheng had failed, the remaining assassins dared not linger and fled the scene.

Feng Moheng was now solely concerned for Liu Jingyi’s injuries and had lost the thought of searching for Shen Yuling.

He hurriedly held Liu Jingyi and rushed towards the carriage.

He sat with Liu Jingyi in the carriage.

“Return to the manor!”

Feng Moheng ordered loudly.

But then he paused and instructed the guards, “Half of you go find the princess! Ensure her safety!”

After saying this, he instructed the coachman to drive the carriage towards the residence of Prince Lingyang.

Meanwhile, the guards anxiously searched and finally found the princess in a secluded alley.

The princess was covered in blood, having collapsed in the alley, looking extremely disheveled and tragic.

At that moment, a masked assassin raised a long knife, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Shen Yuling.

Fortunately, the guards arrived just in time.

They rushed forward, instantly blocking the assassin’s long knife.

Seeing the guards were numerous, several assassins realized they could not succeed today and dared not linger, fleeing the scene.

Xi Tong rushed to Shen Yuling’s side, her heart racing.

“Master, what happened?” Xi Tong cried, her voice choked with emotion.

“You all hurry and take the master to De Ren Tang! The master’s wound is too serious; she needs medical attention immediately!”

Xi Tong urgently instructed the guards.

The guards did not dare delay, taking her to the nearest clinic, De Ren Tang.

After settling Shen Yuling, a portion of the guards returned to report, but a few remained at De Ren Tang to ensure the princess’s safety.

At that moment, in the single patient room of De Ren Tang.

Upon hearing from Xi Tong that Liu Jingyi was stabbed while protecting Feng Moheng, Shen Yuling’s expression remained indifferent.

She hadn’t even started to take revenge on Liu Jingyi, and now Liu Jingyi had harmed herself.

“Liu Jingyi is really ruthless to herself; I can’t compare to her. If she can succeed, it’s not without reason.”

Shen Yuling couldn’t help but sigh.

Xi Tong rolled her eyes, serving her right!

All for that scumbag.

Then she asked, “Master, do you want to return to the prince’s residence?”

“Not returning.”

“When the time comes, just say I suffered a severe head injury, and the physician instructed that I cannot be moved until I wake up.”

“Wait for Feng Moheng to come find me himself.”

De Ren Tang belonged to Shen Yuling’s cousin, Ye Jinshu.

It was hers, after all.

It would be easier to implement her plan at De Ren Tang.

Xi Tong replied, “Okay.”

Shen Yuling suddenly raised an eyebrow at Xi Tong.

With a teasing tone, she said, “When the time comes, what will you say in front of Feng Moheng? I’m not worried that you won’t remember; I’m just worried that your acting isn’t good enough and your emotions aren’t rich enough. You’d better practice well in private, understand?”

Upon hearing this, Xi Tong couldn’t help but pout.

“I performed excellently in front of Feng Moheng today; just wait for my second big show, and I promise it will satisfy you.”

Shen Yuling raised her eyebrows.

Then she looked forward to it.