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In a secluded courtyard of the Han Family, servant girls were carrying basins of b.l.o.o.d.y water out of the main house.
Han shizi was severely injured, and it took the physician almost half an hour just to clean his wounds.
Fortunately, his internal force was profound, and his core was not damaged, but it was still a very humiliating experience.
He sat on a chair with a cold expression, while Han Yong sighed and stayed by his side.
"Why don"t you lie down on the bed for a while?" Han Yong said.
"No need." Han Shizi, bare-chested, gritted his teeth and covered his chest as he spoke.
Han Yong let out another sigh, "Why are you being so stubborn? If you"re injured, you should lie down."
Han shizi"s gaze was icy as he said, "I said there"s no need."
The Han Family"s second uncle no longer argued on this topic and instead asked, "Who on earth did this to you? Who could injure you so badly?"
Han shizi"s martial arts skills were unrivaled among his peers in Shengdu, and the older generation would not easily take action against a junior.
Han shizi recalled the masked youth he saw on the roof, who seemed very unfamiliar to him.
If there were such a young expert in Shengdu, he would have heard of them.
However, the opponent did not defeat him with martial arts.
It was a combination of strategy and black gunpowder.
The youth first threw countless hidden weapons at him, making him think that the youth’s body was covered in them, causing him not to dodge when he threw out the weapon made of black gunpowder.
Han shizi recalled, "He used black gunpowder."
Han Yong suddenly understood, "So it was black gunpowder. No wonder it could hurt you... Wait, black gunpowder? Isn"t black gunpowder something only the Imperial Advisor"s Hall has?"
Han shizi shook his head, "It"s true the Imperial Advisor"s Hall invented it, but it"s already been put to military use, and n.o.ble families can also get it."
Han Yong pondered for a moment before saying, "But black gunpowder is strictly controlled and not easily obtained."
Han shizi did not deny this point, "Those black gunpowder had knockout drugs added to them, and he used something else on me at the end. It wasn"t a normal knockout drug, and it made my whole body unable to move."
Han Yong speculated, "Black gunpowder... unknown drug... Could it really be the work of the Imperial Advisor"s Hall?"
Han shizi countered, "I have no enmity with the Imperial Advisor"s Hall. Why would the Imperial Advisor"s Hall target me?"
Han Yong nodded, "That"s true."
The Imperial Advisor"s Hall did not ally with any forces or conflict with any. More precisely, no n.o.ble family dared to be in conflict with the Imperial Advisor"s Hall, and the Imperial Advisor"s Hall naturally had no reason to trouble any n.o.ble family.
Han shizi asked the servant at the door, "Where is Junw.a.n.g? Has he not arrived yet?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Junw.a.n.g arrived.
Han Yong cupped his hands and bowed to Ming Junw.a.n.g. Being a concubine"s son of the Han Family, his status couldn"t compare to that of the legitimate line.
Ming Junw.a.n.g nodded slightly, showing a different att.i.tude toward Han Yong than toward Han shizi.
"All of you leave, except for Second Uncle."
The servants exited one by one, closing the door behind them, leaving only the three of them in the room.
Ming Junw.a.n.g looked at the severely injured Han shizi. Despite having heard of his injuries on the way, he was still shocked upon seeing him, "Cousin, who hurt you like this?"
Han shizi didn"t answer his question but instead asked, "Tell me, who did you meet today?"
"Huh?" Ming Junw.a.n.g was taken aback.
Han shizi said sternly, "Will you confess honestly, or should I have your servant girl brought in?"
Ming Junw.a.n.g"s pupils contracted!
Could it be that his cousin saw his servant girl after all?
Han shizi snorted coldly, "Or should I report to His Highness the Crown Prince and let him question you personally?"
Ming Junw.a.n.g pleaded, "Cousin! Please don"t tell my imperial father! If he finds out... he"ll kill me."
The Crown Prince was very strict with Ming Junw.a.n.g, not allowing him to do anything that would tarnish his reputation. Otherwise, he wouldn"t have hidden his ident.i.ty from the beauty for so long.
Han shizi said, "If you don"t want me to report to the Crown Prince, then confess honestly. Who did you meet today? What did you do?"
Ming Junw.a.n.g had no choice but to recount his meeting with the beauty in detail, "...Cousin, you promised me, please don"t let my imperial father know!"
Han shizi said calmly, "Someone, take Ming Junw.a.n.g back to the estate!"
"Yes!"
After Ming Junw.a.n.g left, Han shizi closed his eyes in frustration and asked, "What do you think, Second Uncle?"
Han Yong said, "That student from the Canglan Women"s Academy must be involved in this matter. She deliberately diverted Ming Junw.a.n.g and the six embroidered-uniform guards around him."
Han shizi"s eyes deepened as he said, "Since you think so too, we need to investigate this person."
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On a dark and windy night, in one of the rooms of Linglong Pavilion at Canglan Women"s Academy, Little Jing Kong was already lying on a soft bed, sound asleep.
He had his mouth slightly open and was snoring gently.
Xiao Heng called for Little Nine to keep watch over Little Jing Kong.
Then, he went to the gatehouse, gave the gatekeeper woman an ounce of silver, and asked her to sit in his room.
Little Jing Kong usually didn’t wake up, but just in case he did, it would be good to have someone there.
Whether anything happened or not was one thing, but whether he would be scared was another.
After making these arrangements, Xiao Heng put on a cloak, covered his head with the hood and veil, and stealthily left the academy.
From a large tree, a man in black gestured to his companion, "Go! Follow her!"
Xiao Heng’s carriage stopped in front of a p.a.w.nshop on Huayang Street.
Xiao Heng got off the carriage.
The shop a.s.sistant was about to close the door and said, "We’re closing. Come back tomorrow!"
Xiao Heng handed him a piece of paper with a written message.
——I want to see your shopkeeper.
The shop a.s.sistant was momentarily stunned when he saw this message and then carefully looked at Xiao Heng.
Although Xiao Heng wore a veil, it did not hide his exceptional beauty. Some people could captivate others with just their eyes.
The shop a.s.sistant swallowed nervously, noticing the faint glimpse of the Canglan Women"s Academy uniform beneath Xiao Heng"s black cloak. He stammered, "P-please wait a moment."
The shop a.s.sistant hurried inside.
From within came the sound of him speaking with the shopkeeper.
"Who is it at this late hour?"
"A-a young lady, specifically asking to see you. She seems very important and has a strong presence."
The shop a.s.sistant came back out cheerfully and said to Xiao Heng, "Please come in!"Raz P."s Thoughts
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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succ.u.mb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.
When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.
The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.
From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.
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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.
After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"
Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"
Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
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Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don"t abandon me, alri—”
Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
He hasn"t finished his lines yet though…