After knocking down five beastly men, the vicious female escaped

Chapter 176 Assassin
Sitting on the back of the wolf, traveling for two whole days, and with her cubs in tow, Wen Shu couldn't help but feel tired, no matter how comfortable the chair was.

She changed her position, leaning against the railing for ventilation, her fingers pinching the gauze curtain to cover her face, in case she ran into someone she knew.

As it turned out, her actions were wise.

They entered Bain City unimpeded from the crowded streets, but before they had gone far, Queen Nyss of the Issa Empire's carriage suddenly stopped ahead.

"Yona, come here."

Yuna stood up in response.

The moment the carriage curtain was lifted, Wen Shu, with her sharp eyes, saw a beautiful middle-aged woman wearing a golden crown, exchanging pleasantries with Queen Nyss.

Behind that beautiful woman, sitting gracefully inside the carriage in a snow-white dress, was none other than Bai Qiao.

Compared to the last time we met, her complexion was much rosier, and there were two strikingly handsome unfamiliar males beside her.

“Guri,” Queen Niss said, pulling Yuna along and introducing her to Queen Guri, “This is Yuna, and this…is your daughter?”

"Yona has grown so much!"

"This is Bai Qiao, a new temple apprentice accepted by Priest Berna. Her designs are quite beautiful, so I've had her accompany me. Later, I'll have Qiao Qiao design one for you too..."

The gauze curtains slowly fell down.

Wen Shu listened intently to their small talk in order to learn more.

However, they then only talked about clothes and issues related to national governance.

Wen Shu rested her chin on her hand thoughtfully, managing to sort out her thoughts.

If her guess was correct, Bai Qiao had recovered and received the inheritance of the Divine Tree. As for the two people beside her...

Perhaps, it's a new male lead?

After all, the main storyline revolves around the female lead, so it's not impossible for other characters to be replaced...

But there are still many things that simply don't make sense.

If everyone else can be replaced, why must Wen Shu die?
Wen Shu was full of doubts and couldn't wait to find Yining, but after searching the crowd for a long time, she couldn't find him.

As she followed the Queen into the residential area, she lowered the veil, and a deliberately drawn-out, languid voice reached her ear.

"Who were you looking for? Do you want to get out of the car and look for them?"

Wen Shu turned her head stiffly.

Luo Fei's eyes curved into a smile, adopting a magnanimous and virtuous husband demeanor, as he squinted and asked, "I can accompany you, hmm?"

"Uh……"

Before she could speak, Luo Fei suddenly leaned over and pulled her into his arms, then leaped off the wolf's back.

Wen Shu was startled, thinking that Bai Qiao would recognize her. She grabbed Luo Fei's shirt and buried her face in his chest.

Noticing her movements, Luo Fei slowed his pace as he entered the castle, enjoying her proactive "dependence".

Wu Xuan quickly ran a few steps to catch up, his face full of disapproval, "Luo Fei, why are you running so fast? You'll scare A-Shu!"

He reached out to snatch it, but Luo Fei steadily dodged it, took two slow steps, raised an eyebrow and said, "You've been holding it for so many days, it's my turn now, and I'm holding it very securely."

Luo Fei gently bounced Wen Shu in his arms. "Don't believe me? See for yourself."

He always spoke in a way that annoyed people, so Wu Xuan didn't bother arguing with him. He stepped forward, pulled open the robe covering Wen Shu, and asked in a low voice, "A-Shu, how are you feeling?"

With this pull, Wen Shu looked up and saw the two queens discussing having dinner together at the castle's iron gate, walking into the castle.

She grabbed Luo Fei by the collar and said sternly, "Quick, find a room and don't run into them."

Wu Xuan turned around following her gaze and saw Bai Qiao's familiar figure, understanding what she meant.

"Come on."

The three hurried into the castle and chose a room located at the far end of the top floor, in a very secluded location.

After making the bed, night quietly fell.

Wen Shu was eating dinner by the window. Looking down, she could see the dazzling lights streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows downstairs, and figures dancing gracefully to the music.

The melodious music was relaxing. Wen Shu clapped her hands, filled the bathtub with hot water, and prepared to wash away the fatigue of the past two days. "Remember to call me if you need anything."

After saying that, she closed the bathroom door, lifted her legs and sat in the slightly hot water, feeling as if every pore on her body had been ironed.

Thinking about the growing burden on her abdomen, she knew she couldn't fall asleep any longer. She put her arms around the edge of the tub and decided to get up after soaking for a short while.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the living room downstairs.

"Protect His Majesty!"

"Guards! Where are the guards? Someone is trying to assassinate the Queen!"

A series of piercing screams erupted, followed by the clanging of heavy armor colliding, which shook the water's surface.

problem occurs.

Wen Shu's jaw tightened for a moment as she grabbed her clothes, preparing to get up, when a soft "creak" came from behind her.

Immediately afterwards, a cold, sharp wind swept against his soaked back.

She shivered from the cold, and before she could react, a cold, sharp object pressed against her slender white neck.

Wen Shu gripped her clothes tightly, her veins bulging, and tried her best to slow her breathing, fearing that the person behind her might suddenly slit her throat.

"Let's talk this out. I can help you..."

She softened her tone, but the icy touch pressed down harder, "Don't move."

As a slight pain came, a clear and melodious voice sounded coldly from behind.

That voice... sounds familiar.

Wen Shu loosened her clenched hands slightly, then quietly tightened them again.

Impossible. If it were him, how could he not recognize her voice and her back?
The moment the thought flashed through her mind, the male gripped the edge of the bathtub, his long, slender, pale hand right beside her arm.

"What kind of power?"

A cool, slightly bloody scent brushed against the side of my neck, raising goosebumps.

Wen Shu remained expressionless, then shrank back as if frightened, her weak voice trembling as she said, "No, don't kill me, I'm a healer..."

Seemingly satisfied with her answer, the sharp claws on the side of her neck slightly withdrew.

The hand that was resting on the edge of the bathtub was casually raised, and the words were succinct: "Don't try any tricks, get him treated."

"it is good……"

Wen Shu glanced at the shadow on the ground, which completely enveloped her.

Having determined the assassin's approximate location, she obediently raised her hand, but slipped and nearly fell onto his claw blade.

"oops--"

She reflexively raised her hand to grab the hand on the side of her neck, but to her surprise, the assassin had some conscience and quickly withdrew his arm.

Wen Shu raised an eyebrow, secretly strained her waist, spun around, grabbed the assassin's arm, and with a sudden force, threw the man violently into the bathtub!

With a "plop," water splashed all over the floor.

She pressed her advantage, pulling back her palm to grab the assassin's arm and pin him behind his back, swiftly slamming him against the edge of the barrel.

"You messed with the wrong guy."

Drops of blood spread across the water's surface. The male weakly propped himself up, his long, light brown hair clinging to his soaked black robe.

Looking at his familiar back, Wen Shu frowned, raised her hand to turn his face, but her fingertips touched a cold, hard object.

mask?

Her heart tightened, and she turned his defiant face away, her breath catching in her throat for a few seconds.

Under the glow of the glass lamp, a silver mask with a cold gleam completely covered the masculine face.

And those eyes, with their clean, cool lines and a golden sheen, were so familiar.

南？