So what if she's my sister-in-law? You seduced me first.

"My husband died on the battlefield, and I was heartbroken. So I went to the Randeng River to release a lantern to pray for his safety. I bumped into Young Master Wei by chance; we were complete strangers before."

Heartache?! Xie Xun recalled her carefree demeanor in the temple.

As Ning Yu spoke, she covered her face with her handkerchief and sat down opposite the man. Her beautiful fox-like eyes seemed to be filled with gloom, having lost all their luster.

"The governor generally cannot understand the thoughts of a young woman."

She turned her head slightly to the side, her eyes slightly red.

Wei Chizhou, that idiot, can't he see that this woman is playing him? Is he stupid too?

Xie Xun withdrew his hand from the black eagle and turned his gaze to Ning Yu's face. She was beautiful, with red lips and white teeth. Even though she was wearing a simple dress, her outstanding appearance could not be concealed.

Seeing her like this, Xie Xun inexplicably thought of those men, their sycophantic faces filled with lust and greed.

He stroked the cup with his fingers, without saying a word.

Ning Yu knew that the two had met before and he had seen her kill people, so he didn't dare to pretend too much. He pretended to wipe the corner of his eye with a handkerchief and remained silent.

It was almost lunchtime, and soon the building's owner came in to deliver the food.

Xie Xun prefers light flavors, while Ning Yu loves spicy food. Looking at the bland dishes on the table, devoid of oil, they had no appetite at all.

She glanced at the man who was leisurely eating his meal, then picked up a piece of rose pastry and savored it.

The young noblemen of this family also made a delightful spectacle of dining. Ning Yu listened to the opera while watching the handsome men eat, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

If it weren't for Xie Xun's kind face and ruthless heart, he would be a rare and precious gentleman.

"My sister-in-law makes her living with her eyes."

Ning Yu smiled sadly, "The Governor and my husband do have some similarities; it's just that the scene brought back memories."

Xie Xun seemed to be mocking her, "Anyone who didn't know better would think that sister-in-law and elder brother were deeply in love."

"A few years ago, I was caught in a sudden snowstorm outside the city and the roads were blocked. I saw my husband there. He rescued me and brought me back to the capital. Now he has suddenly met with terrible news---" As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly.

For some reason, Xie Xun suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart, but he couldn't figure out why. His cold and indifferent eyes were like the snow on a high mountain, so cold that people dared not sob.

Ning Yu was adept at reading people's expressions, so she immediately toned it down a bit, and her voice became soft and gentle, "Governor, please eat quickly, the food is getting cold."

Everyone says that Xie Xun is a man of few desires and pure heart, but if you look closely, Xie Xun is indeed handsome. It's just that he always has a cold and indifferent appearance, which makes people overlook his bewitching face.

Ning Yu sat in the carriage, glancing at the man leaning back in his chair with a cool and aloof air, and her plan slowly took shape in her mind.

What powerful family could compare to the Xie family? The Xie family wanted to use her life to give the old emperor a warning, so she was going to drag Xie Xun down with her.

The two remained silent throughout the journey. When they were almost at the Xie family's residence, Ning Yu took the initiative to speak, "Governor, please leave me at the back gate to avoid gossip."

Hearing this soft voice, Xie Xun, whose eyes were slightly closed, slowly opened them and looked at the person in the voice.

"Qingfeng, drive the car into the alley at the East Gate."

"Yes."

The carriage hadn't gone far before it arrived at the gate of the mansion, which was only open to people from the East Garden.

It was getting dark, and Ning Yu lifted the curtain to look at the deserted alley. Seeing that there were few people around, she decided to get out of the carriage.

Just then, a mechanical sound came from the wall. Before Ning Yu could take a closer look, a finger-thick arrow suddenly leaped out from the top of the wall, its sharp blade grazing past him and shooting straight into the carriage.

She was startled and jerked backward, her soft body crashing into the man's arms.

Before she could react, that bastard Xie Xun grabbed her and lifted her up. Whether he did it on purpose or not, the next arrow came straight for her head.

She quickly turned her head to dodge, but the cold, sharp arrow grazed her skin and embedded itself in the carriage wall.

Arrows rained down from all directions as if they were free, all aimed at the carriage in the alley. Ning Yu couldn't dodge in time, her heart pounding wildly, and all she could hear was the sound of fighting outside.

Who is so bold as to kill someone at the Xie family's doorstep? Xie Yan is dead. Who in the Xie family wants Xie Xun dead?

"Where's the energy you had when you were killing eleven? Now you're so cowardly."

A nonchalant voice came from behind her, but Ning Yu ignored it. Whoever offended him should deal with it; she had no time to kill for him.

No sooner had the thought crossed his mind than a flurry of arrows flew into the carriage, filling the doors and windows with the sound of arrows flying everywhere.

The carriage was sturdy enough that even though it was riddled with holes, very few arrows could get in, but it was still enough to give anyone a hard time.

Ning Yu dodged quickly, but the carriage had limited space, and Xie Xun, who was tall and strong, blocked a lot of the way.

With a snap, the arrow flew towards her. Just as Ning Yu was about to dodge to the right, the back of her collar was suddenly grabbed, and her beautiful face was directly facing the sharp arrowhead.

Her expression changed drastically, and she abruptly squatted down. She realized that the scoundrel was using her as a target.

The tea and snacks on the table were spilled all over the floor. Xie Xun groaned and looked at the woman on top of him, tightening his grip on the back of her neck.

Ning Yu was almost suffocated by the force, and as the arrows shot wildly through the doors and windows, she suddenly thrust her knee upwards.

Xie Xun realized what she was going to do and immediately clamped her legs together, but the fabric of the clothes was too slippery, and she slid straight towards him like an eel.

He immediately released her neck and grabbed her thigh, but he used too much force and tore off a large piece of her skirt.

Ning Yu's soft legs pressed tightly against that thing, and she instantly felt as if it were a red-hot iron rod. She subconsciously looked down.

Xie Xun's usually aloof and ascetic face was terrifying; he shoved her away in one swift motion.

Once released, Ning Yu quickly took off her outer garment to swat away the hidden arrows around her, and pretended to be terrified as she hid in a corner.

The spot where he hid was so perfect that arrows coming from all directions couldn't penetrate that blind spot.

Xie Xun looked at the woman huddled in the corner with an uncertain expression, then kicked the door open and left.

After an unknown amount of time, the commotion outside gradually subsided. Ning Yu pinched her thigh and casually tugged at her clothes.

"come out."

The familiar voice was clear and cold, like a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains. Ning Yu immediately recognized who it was, and she bit her lip in embarrassment.

"My clothes are torn."