noffsinger Chapter 56 Assassination Attack at White Horse Temple
Chapter 56 Assassination Attack at White Horse Temple
The next morning, He Yanxi went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to find Qin Yaoyao, and the two went to Yaoxi Tower for dinner. As soon as they entered the private room, Qin Yaoyao eagerly asked, "So, Brother Yanxi, did you find out anything?" He Yanxi looked at Qin Yaoyao and said with a smile, "Guess." Qin Yaoyao hugged He Yanxi's arm and said coquettishly, "Do I even need to guess? Brother Yanxi is such a clever person, he must have found out." He Yanxi laughed and said, "You trust me that much!" Qin Yaoyao laughed and said, "Of course! You're my man, who else would I trust if not you?" The words "my man" from Qin Yaoyao made He Yanxi feel very comfortable and pleased.
Afterwards, He Yanxi told Qin Yaoyao about his conversation with Lan Feng the previous night. He Yanxi said, "Last night, Lan Feng said he didn't have anyone he liked." Qin Yaoyao asked doubtfully, "Really not?" He Yanxi continued, "That's what he said, but when I asked him, his face turned red, so I think Lan Feng must have someone he likes. As for whether that person is your maid, I can't say for sure, but I think it's pretty much her." Qin Yaoyao nodded in agreement.
Qin Yaoyao said, "But we still need to be sure before we act, otherwise it would be awkward if it turned out not to be true." He Yanxi nodded and said, "Then what should we do?" Qin Yaoyao thought for a moment and said, "Grandmother's sixty-second birthday is in a few days. I plan to go to Baima Temple to pray for her. I'll take Qiuye with me, and Brother Yanxi will take Lanfeng. After they meet, we'll see their reaction and then decide what to do. What do you think of this plan, Brother Yanxi?" He Yanxi said, "Great. It's settled then."
He Yanxi gave a soft "hmm," and Qin Yaoyao added, "By the way, Sister Ying told me this morning that she's also going to Baima Temple to offer incense. Do you think we should tell the Fifth Prince?" He Yanxi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll send someone to inform him right away." Qin Yaoyao nodded in agreement.
Time flies, and the day to visit the White Horse Temple arrived in the blink of an eye. Qin Yaoyao got up early in the morning, enjoyed a pleasant breakfast, and then went out with Qiuye. As she reached the door, a figure caught her eye. It was a young man standing at the door, the sunlight shining on him, adding a dreamlike quality to him. He Yanxi saw Qin Yaoyao come out and softly called out, "Yao'er." Qin Yaoyao then came back to her senses, her lips curving upwards, and walked towards He Yanxi with Qiuye. Reaching He Yanxi, she happily said, "Brother Yanxi, you're here so early!" He Yanxi patted Qin Yaoyao's head and said, "Well, nothing much, so I came to pick you up early." Qiuye obediently bowed to He Yanxi and said, "Greetings, Your Highness." He Yanxi replied, "Rise." Then, Qin Yaoyao turned to look at Lan Feng beside her, only to find that Lan Feng was in a daze. Following his gaze, Qin Yaoyao was surprised to find that Lan Feng was staring at Qiuye. At this moment, Qiu Ye had her head down, seemingly unaware of Lan Feng's gaze. Qin Yaoyao knowingly tugged at He Yanxi's sleeve and gestured for him to look at Lan Feng.
Seeing Lan Feng lost in thought, He Yanxi exchanged a glance with Qin Yaoyao, and they both laughed. He Yanxi deliberately coughed lightly and said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pay your respects." Lan Feng then snapped out of his reverie, realizing that he had just been thinking about how beautiful Qiu Ye was! His face instantly turned bright red, and after greeting Qin Yaoyao, he said, "This subordinate greets Your Highness." Qin Yaoyao told him to rise. Then Qin Yaoyao took He Yanxi's arm and said, "Brother Yanxi, let's go!" He Yanxi said indulgently, "Okay."
Just as Lan Feng bowed to Qin Yaoyao, Qiu Ye quickly raised her head and looked at the young man. When she saw him blush, she was initially taken aback, then laughed. She hadn't expected the usually serious and unsmiling Lan Feng to have such a shy side. She wondered what could make him blush, but it was quite cute. As soon as the thought crossed her mind, she was startled and inwardly berated herself for having such a thought.
At that moment, Lan Feng also looked up and their eyes met. Qiu Ye quickly lowered her head, a slight blush rising on her face. A strange feeling welled up in Lan Feng's heart. He felt that Qiu Ye seemed different today, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He gently shook his head, dismissing these thoughts, and then followed He Yanxi and Qin Yaoyao.
Today, to create an opportunity for Qiu Ye and Lan Feng, and also for himself, He Yanxi specially arranged a carriage. This way, he and Qin Yaoyao could ride together and enjoy some time alone; while Qiu Ye would sit outside the carriage with Lan Feng, who would act as the driver. Along the way, Qin Yaoyao and He Yanxi got along very well. They sometimes enjoyed delicious food, sometimes read books, savoring the tranquility and happiness. Sometimes, Qin Yaoyao would playfully tease He Yanxi, but each time he would cleverly retaliate, leaving her blushing and breathless. Finally, Qin Yaoyao nestled weakly in He Yanxi's arms, playfully complaining, "Brother Yanxi, you're getting naughtier and naughtier!" He Yanxi gently embraced Qin Yaoyao and softly asked, "So, does Yaoyao still like it?" Qin Yaoyao nodded shyly and replied, "Yes, I like it, I like it very much." Seeing Qin Yaoyao's shy and adorable appearance, He Yanxi's heart was ignited again. He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss those luscious red lips. Qin Yaoyao's passionate response intoxicated him, leaving him unable to extricate himself.
After a while, their lips parted, and Qin Yaoyao shyly hid in He Yanxi's arms. He Yanxi gently held her tightly and whispered, "What a little vixen." As he spoke, he carefully straightened Qin Yaoyao's clothes and gently combed her disheveled hair.
At this moment, the two people outside the carriage remained silent, the atmosphere somewhat awkward. Just as they were immersed in this ambiguous atmosphere, a large number of men in black suddenly emerged from the woods on both sides of the road. These men carried swords and knives, their eyes cold, clearly indicating their ill intentions.
Just then, a handsome man dressed in fine clothes walked over. It turned out that this man was He Mingwen. He had originally planned to use this opportunity to stage a heroic rescue of the damsel in distress, but when he saw He Yanxi beside Qin Yaoyao, his heart sank.
He Mingwen knew that if he intervened now, all his carefully planned schemes would be in vain. Therefore, he decided to be patient and wait for a better opportunity. He thought to himself, "It seems I can only wait until they reach the White Horse Temple before figuring out a solution."
As time passed, the men in black gradually dispersed, and He Yanxi and Qin Yaoyao returned to the carriage. The carriage continued its journey, leaving He Mingwen standing there with a gloomy expression, his eyes flashing with resentment and anger.