Chapter 44: The Knife Scrapes and Sparks Fly! (Tomorrow Enters V!)

  Ants move house when it's going to rain.

  It really lived up to the fool's words, the thick clouds that had accumulated for several days poured down in a torrential rain, it was so miserable, and it didn't stop for two consecutive days. The official road was all flooded. But Dongfang Qingxuan's carriage was probably not of ordinary quality, and the wheels moved forward very smoothly.

  On the seventh day of summer, both hands were handcuffed and tied to the horizontal frame of a horse cart.

  That detestable Eastern demon sat lazily across from her, constantly wiping his embroidered spring knife with a soft and clean silk handkerchief, as if it were his treasured darling. The more he wiped, the more she felt that the bloodstains on the blade seemed to thicken, making her heart feel like it was covered in goosebumps.

  "Starving again?" He glanced at her casually.

  She wanted to shake her head strongly, but her stomach didn't quite cooperate and growled instead.

  "How many times already?"

  Her predecessors were all stingy and didn't give her food, so of course she would go hungry again and again.

  She gave him a fierce stare, Xia Chuqi shrunk her feet and originally wanted to move around her stiff hands, but the rope was like it had entered her flesh, tightening until she was in unbearable pain, and couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.

  "I'm saying, Director, with you being like this, I really find it hard to cooperate with you? Even if I am a criminal, shouldn't I have some human rights? What gives you the right..."

  "Human Rights?"

  He interrupted her words, his fingers lightly plucking the knife handle, making a crisp "ting" sound, before slowly saying, "Like Prince Jin's palace?"

  "What's it got to do with him?"

  He gave a low laugh and Dongfang Qingxuan gazed at her with slanted eyes, slowly scanning from her face to her belly.

  "All along the way, you've bowed ten times in respect; aren't you expecting him to come and save you?"

  Xia Zhi Qi sneered coldly: "There are three urgencies for a person, don't you understand?"

  Dongfang Qingxuan didn't refute, but slowly rotated the sharp blade of her Embroidered Spring Knife, tracing it against her cheek, "If I were to carve a flower on that little face of yours, would he still be able to recognize you?"

  Xia Qiuli's face turned cold, and she stiffened her neck. "Let go, that's not good? It's easy to affect your appetite."

  "Me too."

  Dongfang Qingxuan smiled and said, with a cold light on the knife, from her left cheek to her right cheek. The blade scraped against her skin, giving off a cool feeling that ran straight to her heart, causing her entire body to be covered in goosebumps.

  "Why don't we carve a few flowers on it? It'll be beautiful! What kind of flower do you like?"

  Ugh, damn it. The gleam of the knife's blade flashed into her eyes, dazzling her so much that she had to narrow them, thinking this guy was a total psycho, infuriating her so much that she couldn't swallow her breath.

  "Murder can be a bit more elegant. But playing with people is just too tacky."

  "Scared?"

  “She is not afraid of death, but afraid of being tortured to death.”

  Eastern Blue Mystic smiled lightly and softly comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I don't want to kill you. The value on your body... is enough for you to keep your life. But other places... will depend on my mood."

  Looking at his knife, which had sliced from his face to his body, Xia Chuqi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, leaving only a pair of big eyes still sparkling with life. "I say, Commander-in-Chief, can we put down our knives and talk? It's easy to accidentally set off a spark - ah!"

  She suddenly screamed, and saw the knife slide across her cheek with a 'whoosh'.

  "Don't ruin your face, it's ugly enough already."

  Dongfang Qingxuan smiled, "Try out your sword skills, what's there to be afraid of?"

  The coolness lingering on her face made Xia Chuqi break out in a cold sweat all over her body.

  Think about it again, if he had slightly deviated from his aim, she would have lost her head, what face would she have left?

  With a self-deprecating smile, she exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and straightened up, looking at him.

  "I'm really curious, who exactly did you take me for? What is this person's identity?"

  Dongfang Qingxuan sheathed his sword and leaned lazily against the soft cushion.

  "Listen up, I don't know if you're really foolish or just pretending to be, but seeing how curious you are...". He drew out his words, flashing a bright smile. "Yet not too curious after all. Do you want to know? Take your time and guess, the road to the capital is still long, if you guess correctly, I won't use torture on you. If you can't guess, then the torture will continue until you remember, how's that?"

  Cursing this good-for-nothing wretch in her heart, Xia Chuqi's head lolled to one side and she closed her eyes, leaning against the carriage.

  "Not interested."

  A "ka" sound, the carriage wheel suddenly hit a stone, and someone outside reported.

  "General, in front of us, there are still five miles to go, and then we will arrive at Chongning County."

  Dongfang Qingxuan responded with a calm "hmm", then suddenly turned to Xia Chuqi, who had her eyes tightly shut. "Little rabbit, why don't we make a bet? Will the King of Jin come to rescue you?"

  ……

  ……

  On the official road, a black lacquered carriage was moving slowly forward.

  Chongning County is one of the main roads from Qinggang County to Jincheng Prefecture, and its architectural layout is not much different from other county governments. At this time, the dusk was dark, and the torrential rain that had been falling for two days also stopped. In the distance, you can see the city gate, where armored soldiers are set up to check. In peacetime, the city gate guards usually do not block the way. It is clear that today is different from usual.

  "Grand Commander, Chong Ning related card."

  The Eastern Blue Mystic moved his fingers slightly, "Bring me the token."

  They set out from Qinggang in casual attire, and the carriage did not hang the embroidered clothes and flags. As soon as the school lieutenant received the order, he dismounted his horse and ran quickly to secretly pull a hundred soldiers at the gate, whispering: "The carriage of the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard is coming, let it pass quickly."

  The token of the commander of the Brocade Guard was still quite intimidating, and without any hesitation, the soldiers who had set up the checkpoint stepped aside to let them pass, bowing their heads in respect. The black lacquer carriage slowly started moving again, just as they were about to enter the city, when suddenly a loud, quacking voice came from inside the city walls.

  "The Emperor has arrived at the Jin Wang Palace!"

  The sound of horseshoes echoed, a team of neatly dressed Golden Guards rushed over, unlike the soldiers setting up checkpoints at the city gate. As they approached the city gate, a strong killing aura burst forth. It was a kind of intimidating power that could only be honed through bloodshed and battlefields.

  At the very front, Zhao Yun sat quietly on his warhorse.

  In an instant, from the gatekeeper soldiers to the embroidered uniform guards, and then to the civilians on both sides, all knelt down, loudly paying their respects to the King of Jin and wishing him good health, shouting "Long live for a thousand years" in unison. Zhao Zun shouted "Rise", his horse whip pointing towards that black lacquer carriage.

  "Who is in the car?"

  That Jin Yiwei in plain clothes hastily went forward and knelt on one knee.

  "Reporting to Your Highness, the Grand Commander of the Eastern Region has heard that Prince Ning was injured in a fall from his horse at Jin City Prefecture and is preparing to pay a visit. Please proceed first, we will make way immediately."

  Zhao Zhuo let out a cold hum and walked his horse over at a slow pace, looking towards the tightly sealed carriage.

  "Master Dongfang, come out and talk."

  The school lieutenant blocked in front, "The Grand Governor's body is not suitable, afraid of passing the disease to Your Highness, it's inconvenient to come out and welcome, please forgive Your Highness."

  With a cold glance, Zhao Zun said indifferently: "Who are you?"

  The school lieutenant knelt on the ground, his scalp numb and his forehead covered in cold sweat.

  "Reporting back to Your Highness, I am a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

  "Get out!"

  Before he could finish speaking, a loud "hiss" sound was heard, and the big bird lifted its front hoof and kicked him with a vicious kick. The school lieutenant did not expect the horse to kick people, and his entire body was kicked away like a kite that had broken free from its string, flying over three feet before landing heavily on the ground with a "thud". He didn't even have time to let out a groan before a thread of fresh blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.

  "Your Highness, why must you get angry?" The curtain of the black lacquer carriage was lifted, revealing a handsome face with a mischievous aura. "Qing Xuan is indeed unwell and didn't dare to pay his respects to Your Highness. Please forgive him."

  Zhao Zun looked at his slightly tired complexion and pursed his lips lightly.

  "Your Excellency from the East, have you seen a servant named Chu Qi from our palace?"

  "Not at all." Dongfang Qingxuan smiled lightly, "Just a servant, why are you making such a big fuss, Your Highness?"

  Zhao Mou did not respond, his face cold and stern, he tightened the reins and walked away. The school lieutenant who had just been kicked by the big bird and spat blood was about to get up, when a horse hoof with intense killing intent stepped heavily on his chest again. With a "pu" sound, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his eyes wide open in despair, and all he heard was a cold and stern word from above.

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  Digression

  Once again, it has been sent to V before the last chapter, and once again, it will be subject to market selection and elimination rules.

  It's almost dawn now, and the anxiety in my heart is really hard to put into words.

  Every time it storms, there is always a group of people standing by my side.

  And this time, it's my first ancient-style article after transformation. How many people are reading the article, I don't know. How many of them are genuine readers, even more unknown. The taste, hmm, like frying pancakes in a pot of oil - burnt! An old author once told me not to transform easily, as transformation means death. This is experience and good advice. But Er Jin still dares to challenge it without fear of death.

  I dare not guess the future of Medical Concubine, for it is now in your hands...

  Beautiful girls, have you seen my gaze? —— Staring at you with a lewd expression.

  Original! Three hairs a day, peaceful and contented.

  Later I may post another announcement in the V group because the group administrators have organized a lucky draw for readers who have purchased the official version - I will write a special one. Thank you everyone!