Love is deep but fate is shallow, this beautiful wife has waited for a thousand years

Chapter 161 Phantom Guard

Ruan Haoyu nodded. "The general will not alert the garrison for the time being. Once the garrison is dispatched, it will be impossible to conceal it. The general will surely consider it and will not spread the news of my disappearance unless it is absolutely necessary."

"That's right. There were only a few light cavalrymen passing by just now. I think they were the palace soldiers sent out." Mu Xiaoqiao said.

After comprehensive analysis, the two decided to disguise themselves and go to Fengshui as planned. As long as they could avoid pursuit from the General's Mansion, they might be able to settle down in Fengshui City.

After they had planned it out, the two were no longer sleepy and simply changed their costumes in the carriage. This was not difficult for Mu Xiaoqiao. She had just done half of Ruan Haoyu's makeup when she heard the sound of footsteps stepping on fallen leaves.

"Who?" Mu Xiaoqiao reacted very quickly. With a light shout, he threw the eyebrow pencil in his hand towards the direction of the voice.

"Commander Mu, I am your subordinate."

A calm female voice sounded outside the carriage, and at the same time, she respectfully handed in an eyebrow pencil with both hands.

Mu Xiaoqiao listened to this completely unfamiliar voice, exchanged a glance with Ruan Haoyu, reached out to take the eyebrow pencil, and lifted the car curtain at the same time.

It was pitch black outside. Although the distance was very close, I could only vaguely see a slender figure. The person was wearing black and almost blended into the night.

"Who are you?" Mu Xiaoqiao asked vigilantly.

The visitor seemed a little surprised and said, "Commander, I am Nishang."

Mu Xiaoqiao didn't dare to believe her easily. The woman who called herself Nishang had high attainments in martial arts. If it weren't for the excellent martial arts of the original owner of Mu Xiaoqiao's body, Mu Xiaoqiao would not have been able to find her.

Mu Xiaoqiao was also very impressed with her own reaction ability. She could control the original owner's body, and it seemed that martial arts could also be used by her.

Especially her hearing and body's own reactions, which were so good that she was pleasantly surprised. If she couldn't find a job in Fengshui City, she might be able to make a lot of money by performing.

Realizing that he was distracted, Mu Xiaoqiao coughed lightly and said seriously, "Come up."

Nichang hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Highness is here..." She could not get too close to His Highness and had to obey Commander Mu's orders. This was the rule set by His Highness.

Mu Xiaoqiao frowned, "Just come up when I told you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Nichang did not dare to disobey and had to jump lightly onto the carriage.

Just as she sat down, a dagger flashing with cold light was placed at her throat. She heard Mu Xiaoqiao's cold voice: "Answer what I ask you. If you dare to tell a lie, you will die immediately."

Nichang's body tensed up and she nodded quickly.

"who am I?"

The first question asked by Mu Xiaoqiao made Nichang open her eyes wide, wondering if Commander Mu was teasing her.

"You are Commander Mu."

"What commander?"

"You are Mu Xiaoqiao, the leader of the Phantom Guards for the Sixth Prince of the Great Rui Kingdom. You lead a thousand Phantom Guards to serve the Sixth Prince. Only the Phantom Guards and the Prince know your identity. Outsiders only think you are his maid."

Nichang thought to herself, this question should be given full marks. Could it be that Commander Mu suddenly wanted to test her today?

Mu Xiaoqiao thought she didn't seem to be lying. She didn't expect that Ruan Haoyu actually had such a team under his command. It seemed that the original owner Ruan Haoyu was not willing to be a hostage. He must have some ulterior motives by keeping so many Phantom Guards.

Without putting down the dagger in his hand, he asked again: "Second question, who are you?"

Nichang couldn't help but roll her eyes. Didn't the commander just ask this question?

Resisting the urge to complain, Nichang answered again, "Commander, I am Nichang."

Mu Xiaoqiao couldn't help but complain, wondering if Nichang was stupid, as she had already said her name.

"What is your position in the Phantom Guard?"

So this is what the commander was asking. Nishang said hurriedly, "I am the captain of the Phantom Guard Team 1. I am mainly responsible for secretly protecting the safety of Your Highness and the commander. I will not show up unless necessary."

"Then why are you showing up now? What happened?" Mu Xiaoqiao suddenly became nervous.

Nichang waved her hands and said, "No, Commander. The people who were chasing us have already gone. It's just that you always inform me in advance when you have a plan. This time you left without saying anything. I am confused, so I came to ask for your advice."

So that's what's going on. Mu Xiaoqiao suddenly realized that she didn't know about the Phantom Guard and naturally wouldn't tell them about the escape plan.

"The Phantom Guards are only loyal to His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince~ Him?"

Mu Xiaoqiao pointed at Ruan Haoyu who had been listening in the corner.

Nichang nodded, even more surprised. What on earth was the commander playing?

"Okay, last two questions. Are all Phantom Guards women? How can I contact you?"

Nichang answered honestly, "Yes, the Phantom Guard is a female guard team you personally created. All Phantom Guards must be good at Qinggong. You usually only contact your subordinates and tell them what they need to do, and then they will give orders. You forgot that when you find your subordinates, you can just brag about this."

She pointed at the small jade whistle hanging around Mu Xiaoqiao's neck.

Mu Xiaoqiao then remembered that since she came here, she found this thing hanging around her neck. Because things happened one after another, she had not had time to study what this thing was.

Nodding, she retracted the dagger, patted Nichang on the shoulder, and said, "Nichang, you performed well. I'll ask His Highness to give you a raise later."

Ruan Haoyu wanted to refute immediately. He was penniless now, and he couldn't even get his normal salary, so how could he ask for a raise? However, Mu Xiaoqiao glared at him and shut him up.

Nichang didn't quite understand what a salary increase meant. She stared at Ruan Haoyu and then at Mu Xiaoqiao with her big eyes. She should have passed the assessment this time, right?

"So, Your Highness, Commander Mu, where are we going next?"

Mu Xiaoqiao continued to put makeup on Ruan Haoyu, and said, "Let's go to Fengshui City and stay there first. We can't stay in Yanling City anymore. If we stay any longer, I'm afraid our lives will be in danger."

Nishang didn't understand why her life was in danger in Yanling City, but she was used to obeying. She just had to listen to what the commander said. This time was no exception. She agreed without asking any questions.

Just as Nichang was about to leave, Mu Xiaoqiao stopped her again, "One last question, where am I from? Do I have any relatives at home?"

Nichang looked at her as if she were a monster, and reached out to gently touch Mu Xiaoqiao's forehead, "Commander, you are not sick, are you?"

Mu Xiaoqiao knocked her hand away, "Hurry up and tell me, I'm not sick."

"Commander, you are a native of the Great Rui Kingdom. You are a child picked up by the Sixth Prince's mother, Concubine Rou. You have no relatives and were sent to learn skills by Concubine Rou since you were young. After you returned from your studies, you stayed with His Highness. As for your relatives, this subordinate really doesn't know."

Mu Xiaoqiao's heart sank suddenly. She was actually a child who was adopted. It seemed that it would be difficult to find her family.