Princess, something terrible has happened! The prince consort has attempted suicide again!

The next morning, Duming left Faye Temple.

Moreover, they left in a grand and ostentatious manner, as if they were afraid others wouldn't know.

Feng Yi was worried all night, fearing that Du Ming would try to silence her, and she remained on high alert at all times.

Zhang Xiaomeng, on the other hand, didn't care at all; he ate and slept as usual.

After all, what he wanted most was to die.

"Du Ming is gone, we're safe now." Feng Yi's tense heart finally relaxed.

Zhang Xiaomeng got up, yawned, and said casually, "It's most dangerous that he's gone."

Feng Yi was slightly taken aback. "Why?"

"Can't you see that? He's a highly virtuous monk, so naturally he has to maintain his public image. Once he leaves, he has a solid alibi."

Zhang Xiaomeng stroked his chin and analyzed, "If I'm not mistaken, someone will come to kill us soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, Feng Yi heard footsteps coming from outside.

Although he tried to hide it, he couldn't fool her.

Feng Yi's heart immediately jumped.

boom!

The door was kicked open.

Du'an, accompanied by a group of monks wielding wooden sticks, swarmed in.

"Kill them!"

Without further ado, Watari gave the order and charged forward at the head of the charge.

Feng Yi drew her sword to meet the enemy, but was knocked back by Du An's stick.

His hand holding the sword trembled slightly.

Feng Yi was greatly alarmed; what terrifying power!

"I'll hold them off, you go!"

Feng Yi shouted urgently, standing in front of them without giving an inch.

But Zhang Xiaomeng didn't move, remaining calm and composed.

Feng Yi was understandably anxious.

Was this guy scared out of his wits?

Why aren't you running away? You can't hold out much longer.

"Get out of here!"

With a loud shout, Du An slammed down his wooden stick, creating a piercing whistling sound.

Feng Yi raised her sword to parry, but was thrown back by the immense force and crashed into the wall.

My right hand is numb, and I have a dull ache in my chest.

"die!"

Du'an raised his stick again and smashed it down on Zhang Xiaomeng's head.

"don't want!"

Feng Yi's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in surprise.

We can go back now!

A slight smile appeared on Zhang Xiaomeng's lips.

After causing so much trouble, he finally got himself killed. It wasn't easy.

As for Feng Yi's safety, Zhang Xiaomeng was not worried.

With her skills, escaping wouldn't be difficult.

Just as the wooden stick was about to smash Zhang Xiaomeng's head open, Feng Yi suddenly appeared in front of him like a ghost.

With a loud thud, she took the full force of the blow, and a sharp pain exploded within her as she fell straight down.

Zhang Xiaomeng was stunned.

That silly woman, how much is her monthly salary? Why is she risking her life?

"Overestimating one's abilities."

Watanabe snorted disdainfully, glaring fiercely at Zhang Xiaomeng, "Your turn."

Zhang Xiaomeng originally intended to commit suicide to complete his mission and return home, but he never expected that Feng Yi would risk her life to save him.

If I die now, Feng Yi won't be able to live either.

Zhang Xiaomeng didn't consider himself a good person, but he couldn't just stand by and watch Feng Yi, who was wholeheartedly protecting him, get implicated.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Damn it! I'm just too soft-hearted!

So just as he was about to make his move, he coldly shouted, "Fool! You've been sold out and you don't even know it!"

Watanabe frowned. "What do you mean?"

Zhang Xiaomeng said, "Don't you understand? Du Ming ran away and abandoned you."

Watanabe sneered, "I think you're the fool. My senior brother left because he didn't want people to suspect him. You can't even see that? How ridiculous."

Zhang Xiaomeng shook his head. "You're the one who doesn't understand. Do you even know why the Sutra Pavilion caught fire last night?"

Before Watanabe could answer, he spoke first, "It was Watanabe who set the fire."

"Impossible! How could my senior brother do such a thing?"

Crossing the shore, he resolutely refused to believe it.

"Because he betrayed his master," Zhang Xiaomeng said calmly.

"What master? I don't know what you're talking about." A look of surprise flashed in Watanabe's eyes, but he pretended to be dead and confused.

Zhang Xiaomeng raised his head and put on airs, saying, "Now that things have come to this, I won't hide it from you. This time, I am here to investigate Du Ming on the secret orders of Consort Wu."

Upon hearing the name Consort Wu, Watari could no longer conceal his expression and exclaimed in surprise, "You were sent by Consort Wu? What proof do you have?"

"Since it's a secret order, naturally there won't be any proof."

"Then why should I believe you?"

Zhang Xiaomeng glanced at the group of monks behind Du'an, "Tell them to step back first."

"What trick are you up to now?" Watanabe asked warily.

"You think you can't even kill a weakling like me? You think I'd kill you?"

Du An was naturally unafraid of Zhang Xiaomeng, certain that he was already trapped and unable to escape.

Therefore, he waved his hand and instructed his men to wait outside.

He then asked, "Can we talk now?"

Zhang Xiaomeng said unhurriedly, "I know you have been working for Consort Wu, and I also know that there is witchcraft hidden in that small courtyard in the back mountain."

Watari's expression changed drastically.

This matter was kept extremely secret, and no one knew about it except for Consort Wu's confidants.

"You...were you really sent by Consort Wu? But you are the heir of the Marquis of Yongwu, why are you working for Consort Wu?"

Watanabe was clearly somewhat convinced and asked the last remaining question in his mind.

"Everyone knows I'm disliked in the Marquis of Yongwu's household, so naturally I need to find a way out for myself. Consort Wu is deeply favored by the Emperor; what's wrong with me siding with her?"

This statement was watertight, and given that Watari was known for being physically strong but simple-minded, Watari's doubts were dispelled, and he hurriedly pressed for more information.

"What did my senior brother do? Why is Consort Wu investigating him?"

Zhang Xiaomeng retorted, "Do you know why my second brother, Zhang Ling, came to see him earlier?"

Watanabe shook his head and said, "My senior brother only said that Zhang Ling came to Faye Temple to cause trouble, but I don't know the specifics."

"Du Ming has pledged allegiance to Marquis Yongwu. Zhang Ling is here to tell him that Consort Wu is already suspicious of him and to warn him to be careful of me. Otherwise, do you really think that the legitimate son of Marquis Yongwu would travel all the way to Faye Temple to cause trouble? Only you would believe that."

Watanabe suddenly realized what was going on, and then became indignant, "Why did you choose to side with Marquis Yongwu, Senior Brother?"

"That's a question he'll probably have to ask himself."

"Then tell me, what was the meaning of him burning down the library? It contained his savings accumulated over many years. He has always loved money, so there's no reason for him to do this."

Zhang Xiaomeng rolled his eyes at him. "You're really stupid. He knows that Consort Wu suspects him, so he definitely can't take this money with him. Rather than letting Consort Wu benefit from it, he might as well burn everything he can. Then he can use you to get rid of me, make us kill each other, and he can escape unscathed. It's a win-win situation."

Upon learning the truth, Watanabe was immediately enraged.

"I trusted him so much, and he betrayed me! Unbelievable!"

Having said that, he slammed his hand on the table, shattering it into pieces.

Zhang Xiaomeng secretly swallowed.

This guy is incredibly strong; luckily, he's not very bright.

He sighed in frustration, "Sigh! I wanted to investigate more thoroughly and expose him only after I had solid evidence, but he beat me to it and I almost got my way."

Watanabe's face turned pale and then flushed.

Recalling my senior brother's various unusual behaviors over the past few days, it all made sense, and I felt both ashamed and angry.

After hesitating for a moment, he bowed and cupped his hands to Zhang Xiaomeng: "It was my foolishness that led me astray by my senior brother and almost caused a great mistake. I hope that Young Master Zhang will forgive me."