On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2119 Liu Wulang

Chunni felt a little uncomfortable under Yan Ruyu's gaze and stood silently in place.

Yan Ruyu didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards the inner room.

Chunni watched her retreating figure, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes. Her right hand quietly dropped to her side, her fingertips lightly touching the hilt of the knife hidden at her waist.

She walked lightly, like a feather, and followed silently.

The inner room was smaller and dimmer than the outer hall; the light from the oil lamp could barely illuminate one corner of the room.

The furnishings inside were extremely simple, consisting of only an old wardrobe and a wooden bed; nothing else.

The paint on the wardrobe has peeled off in large areas, revealing the dark wood underneath.

Yan Ruyu stopped in front of the wardrobe without turning around, grasped the door handle, and made a soft "click" sound.

Chunni stopped a few steps behind him, her eyes fixed on his back, her breathing so soft it was almost inaudible.

Her hand remained on the hilt of the knife, her fingertips pressed against the cold metal, and the pressure gradually tightened.

She could feel her heartbeat gradually quickening, her blood seemingly rushing to every part of her body, and all she could hear was her own shallow breathing and the occasional sound of the wind outside the window.

Yan Ruyu seemed unaware of the strangeness behind her and slowly opened the wardrobe door.

The wardrobe door emitted a dry creaking sound, which was particularly clear in the quiet inner room.

As the cabinet door was opened, a musty smell of old wood mixed with a faint musty odor wafted out.

Chunni stared intently at the inside of the wardrobe, only to find it completely empty.

Yan Ruyu suddenly turned around slowly, her face still bearing that ambiguous smile, her clear eyes fixed on Chunni.

"Look what's in here?" Yan Ruyu asked.

Chunni exclaimed in surprise, "There's nothing in here...!"

Yan Ruyu smiled, and suddenly pressed down hard on the panel inside the wardrobe with the hand that was holding the cabinet door.

There was a "pop" sound.

Chunni's expression also changed!

Almost in the blink of an eye, the large panel behind the wardrobe split open to reveal a hidden door.

At the same time, Chunni flashed her knife and headed straight for Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu didn't move an inch, nor did she even try to dodge.

A sharp gust of wind broke through the hidden door and struck Chunni's knife with a thud.

Although it was a hidden weapon, it was very powerful. It not only deflected Chunni's knife but also made her hand go numb, and the knife fell to the ground with a clatter.

At the same time, a person emerged from the hidden door, holding a small flashlight in his hand, dressed in black, and his murderous aura was already palpable even before he arrived.

Huo Changhe.

As soon as he appeared, he immediately protected Yan Ruyu.

Chunni subconsciously stepped back: "I... I only acted because I sensed something was wrong with the hidden door."

Yan Ruyu remained silent, watching her quietly. Lights lit up the courtyard, and footsteps became bustling. The once quiet courtyard was suddenly filled with the sounds of boiling porridge.

Su Zhenhai strode in with his men, grabbed Chunni's shoulder with his own hand, his hand was like an iron claw, and Chunni could not break free no matter how hard she tried.

Yan Ruyu said slowly, "The room is cramped, let's talk in the courtyard."

The courtyard was as bright as day, reflecting Chunni's pale and slightly panicked face.

Although he was being held captive, he still refused to behave, his back straight and his neck slightly raised as he looked at Yan Ruyu.

"I really didn't mean to kill you just now!" Her voice was urgent. "I just felt that the secret door was strange and there was something wrong with it. I was afraid that someone would be secretly harmed."

"You saved my life, how could I possibly harm you? I acted in desperation, thinking it was best to strike first, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding."

Yan Ruyu didn't reply, her expression a half-smile, her cool gaze falling on Chunni's face with a hint of scrutiny and amusement.

"Misunderstanding?" Huo Changhe spoke slowly, his voice soft yet penetrating, "Chunni, do you really think I can't see through your moves?"

"I...I was too hasty!" Chunni's cheeks flushed slightly. "Assassins often strike unexpectedly, and I thought it was best to strike first. It was truly a well-intentioned act."

Her words were earnest, and her eyes were slightly red.

Su Zhenhai stood to the side, arms crossed, brows slightly furrowed. He looked at Chunni with impatience, but because Yan Ruyu hadn't spoken, he could only remain silent.

Just then, a slightly unsteady sound of footsteps came from outside.

Governor Ding strode over, still looking haggard.

The moment Chunni saw Governor Ding, her anxious expression instantly changed.

His gaze was fixed on Governor Ding's face, filled with a bone-deep hatred, as if he wanted to devour him alive.

"It's you!" Her voice suddenly rose, "You scoundrel!"

Governor Ding was startled by her sudden outburst of anger. He stopped in his tracks, frowned, and carefully examined Chunni.

His eyes were filled with confusion, and after a long while he slowly spoke: "Young lady, who are you? I don't know you at all, why are you speaking so hurtfully?"

"Never met?" Chunni laughed shrilly, as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. "You killed my mother, destroyed my family, and now you say you never met me?"

"If it weren't for you, my mother wouldn't have died, I wouldn't be wandering around, and I wouldn't be in this state today! We should be living a good life in the countryside, but it's all your fault, you scoundrel, who ruined everything!"

Governor Ding frowned even more deeply, his face gradually darkening: "Miss, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Don't slander me."

"Slander?" Chunni's eyes reddened even more. "You're the one who killed my mother, you cold-blooded, heartless beast!"

"Even if you don't admit it, it's no use. I will make you pay for this blood debt sooner or later! Even if I go to hell, I will drag you down with me to the King of Hell and make you pay for my mother's life!"

A barrage of curses rained down on Prefect Ding like hailstones. His face turned pale and then red, and he opened his mouth but didn't know how to refute them.

He genuinely didn't remember what Chunni had mentioned.

Chunni turned her head and her gaze fell back on Yan Ruyu.

The expression that had just been somewhat eager to explain was now completely replaced by icy hatred.

She stared at Yan Ruyu, a mocking sneer curling at the corner of her lips, a smile full of determination.

"That's right, I want to kill you."

Yan Ruyu's smile faded slightly. She raised an eyebrow, her tone remaining calm: "Oh? Changed your story again? Tell me, I'd like to hear it."

Chunni said resentfully, "I was originally grateful to you, after all, you saved me. I really thought you were a good person at the time."

"But I was wrong." Her voice suddenly dropped, tinged with sorrow and regret. "That day I failed to assassinate the corrupt official, yet you advised me to wait. From that moment on, I knew that you were all in cahoots!"

Yan Ruyu chuckled softly and slowly walked up to her.

The sound was soft, yet it was as loud as a thunderclap.

"The play was well performed."

"Liu Jiulang".