Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 324: Sudden Attack, I Don’t Want to Die Yet...

Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Sudden Attack, I Don’t Want to Die Yet...

"Quick, protect the Emperor!"

Countless people screamed, but it was already too late!

Princess Nianxi was closer to Qi Yun, but there were palace concubines and princes nearby, either paralyzed with fear or weakened by the poison, experiencing various hallucinations, unable to protect at all.

As for the guards around Qi Yun?

These people were undoubtedly skilled, but the more skilled they were, the less they could resist the Heart-devouring Fruit. With True Qi running through them, the poison quickly spread.

They were surrounded by illusions, unable to tell where the assassins were, so how could they protect him?

"Clang—"

The sword sang softly, and in an instant, it was right in front of Qi Yun!

Qi Yun sat firmly on the Dragon Throne, looking coldly at Princess Nianxi across from him.

His vision was a bit blurred, figures constantly overlapping, as if numerous Princess Nianxis were rushing over, the sword’s cold gleam making his vision even blurrier.

Qi Yun knew he was poisoned too, but at this moment, he couldn’t show any panic or evade, or he would face eternal doom.

His hand moved towards the Dragon Throne’s armrest, feeling around and applying slight pressure.

This was his last resort; he didn’t want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

Suddenly, his eyes sharpened as he saw someone following behind "Princess Nianxi."

Li Qingmu and Zifeng had been watching these fake Daliang envoys all along; seeing them make a move, they rushed forward without a word to protect.

This group of fake Daliang folks were carefully selected assassins, each highly skilled. Zifeng went out to block the remaining assassins but missed blocking Princess Nianxi.

But fortunately, Li Qingmu remained.

He also knew martial arts, having previously trained with Long Yue for a period, and later practiced with Cao Yin, making his skills not the best but still proficient. He thrust his sword directly at the opponent’s back.

"Humph, get lost!"

Princess Nianxi coldly rebuked, turning her sword abruptly backwards and slashing down fiercely, intending to cut off Li Qingmu’s hand at the root!

If someone poisoned was there, with blurred vision and surrounded by illusions, they surely couldn’t withstand this sword, but Li Qingmu had previously taken the Baicao Pill, rendering the poison ineffective against him.

He clearly saw the opponent’s sword coming and sidestepped to dodge.

This precise dodge from Li Qingmu slightly surprised "Princess Nianxi." Unconvinced, she thrust several more sword strokes at him, but he continued to evade.

She was angry, knowing this person was likely not poisoned, but how could it be?

The poison of the Southern Ocean’s Heart-devouring Fruit was known by very few, and only those who mingled in Jianghu might know. How would these courtiers understand it?

"Princess Nianxi" did not want to continue entangling with Li Qingmu; her target was Qi Yun, but after this diversion, two eunuchs were already guarding Qi Yun, along with heightened vigilance, making it tough for her to succeed.

"Beast!"

Having her plan thwarted, "Princess Nianxi" went mad, abandoning Qi Yun and charging toward Li Qingmu, intent on killing him for ruining her plan!

"Princess Nianxi’s" martial arts were also not weak, and her moves were fierce, carrying a heavy killing intent. It was Li Qingmu’s first time sparring with such a true master, and he found himself momentarily overwhelmed, getting slashed on the arm, with blood flowing profusely.

Fortunately, Zifeng arrived in time, blocking the frenzied "Princess Nianxi" and engaging in battle with her.

At this point, the Imperial Army had already entered, subduing the remaining assassins.

The assassins’ individual combat power was high, but when faced with an overwhelming number of armored troops, they still appeared powerless.

After losing several soldiers, the remaining dozen or so assassins were restrained.

But as they were captured, some immediately committed suicide; the leader of the Imperial Army realized something was wrong and ordered the remaining ones to have their jaws dislocated and their hand and foot meridians severed, thus preventing their suicides.

After a round of combat, Zifeng also subdued "Princess Nianxi," binding her hands behind her and pressing her to the ground.

At this moment, it seemed all was settled.

The wave of fake Daliang envoys’ assassins ended in failure!

The scene was chaotic, mainly because too many people were poisoned. Although it was through fragrance and not severe poisoning, prolonged exposure would deepen the toxin.

"Shi Qin, hurry and detoxify everyone!"

Qi Jingyu then emerged to show off, taking a Baicao Pill and approaching Qi Yun: "Grandpa, this is the Baicao Pill my master crafted, capable of curing any strange poison in the world. Please take it quickly."

Qi Yun looked at this well-behaved and sensible Imperial Grandson, feeling very comforted, nodding repeatedly: "Good, good. Fortunately, I have you today, for me to remain safe; I will surely reward you later!"

"Grandpa, it’s my duty to protect you. I ask for no reward, as long as you are healthy and live a long life!"

Qi Yun’s face was full of cuteness, making Qi Yun burst out laughing.

This little grandchild is quite amusing!

The tense atmosphere gradually dissipated, the remaining living assassins were being prepared for interrogation, and those poisoned were being rescued one by one.

Qi Yun glanced at Li Qingmu, who was tearing a strip of cloth to bandage himself, and nodded: "Mr. Li, this time you saved me, and your contribution cannot be ignored."

Without needing further words, it was clear that a reward would follow, maybe even with a rise in rank or title.

Those officials gradually waking and those who remained far saw it all and looked upon Li Qingmu with envious eyes.

Although he wasn’t the main force, his act of rescue when others had yet to react was an undeniable contribution.

Such merit in protection!

"Emperor, this is what I should do as a minister, it’s nothing..."

Li Qingmu raised his head to reply, and suddenly spotted in the corner of his eye a monkey nearby, bewilderingly pulling out a slender dagger from its fur.

This dagger was ash-gray, with a bronze sheen, similar to another dagger previously seized by him, lacking a glaring shine, making a sneak attack hard for anyone to notice.

"Squeak!"

The monkey let out a soft call without attracting any attention, but suddenly burst forth like an arrow from a bow, charging towards Qi Yun.

At this moment, Qi Yun had two eunuchs and Qi Jingyu beside him, but they were all quite some distance away.

After all, aside from encountering assassins and needing to encircle the Emperor, who would dare linger too close to the Emperor at other times?

Qi Jingyu was separated from Qi Yun by nine steps, the two eunuchs stood on either side of the steps, and Li Qingmu was far from Qi Yun too, but he was the closest to the monkey!

"Emperor, watch out!"

Li Qingmu shouted and chased after the monkey, attempting to stop it, but the monkey’s figure was so small and nimble, easily dodging Li Qingmu.

And at this moment, no one was around Qi Yun!

Li Qingmu gritted his teeth, leaped forward, flipping his body to land in front of Qi Yun, while ahead, the monkey’s dagger was already close!

Li Qingmu reached out to grab it, but his arm suddenly went numb, and his hand paused briefly.

In that brief moment, thud!

The dagger pierced into his chest!

Blood spattered!

"Mr. Li!"

"Uncle Mu!"

This all happened in a flash, and people only reacted by seeing the monkey holding a bronze dagger, stabbed into Li Qingmu’s chest.

Li Qingmu spat out a mouthful of blood, subconsciously kicking forward, sending the monkey flying, but he himself fell back.

"Li Qingmu?"

Qi Yun was shocked, reaching out to catch him, resulting in them both tumbling to the ground.

"Emperor!"

"Protect—"

The Golden Hall was once again filled with commotion and tremors, terrified screams mingling chaotically, as Li Qingmu gazed at the splendid golden dome above, his vision gradually blurring.

"Li Qingmu? Li Qingmu?"

He heard someone calling him, but his mind was already muddled, instinctively saying, "I... I don’t want to die..."