SFS Chapter 114: Rival's Shura Field
Chapter 114: Rival's Shura Field
Baili Zhao, who was hiding in the dark, wanted to take action, but he saw that the man who had been following Jiang Nianwei had already taken action. He gathered his strength and used a palm to knock the man away.
Meng Huaibei looked at the man with icy eyes. He walked straight up to him, grabbed his neck and asked, "Tell me, who is the mastermind behind you?"
The big man's pupils shrank suddenly due to fear. He waved his hands in vain and muttered, "No... I just want to kill her. I want her to die... cough cough."
Meng Huaibei saw the tattoo on his wrist, which was a unique pattern of the Mu State. He understood what was going on and secretly increased his strength. With a "click" sound, the sound of bone fracture was heard and the big man's neck was instantly broken.
Before Jiang Nianwei could utter a word to stop him, she realized that the person had died.
She looked up and gazed into Meng Huaibei's eyes. Just now his whole body was emitting a cold aura, but it was not until he looked into her eyes that his eyes softened.
"Miss, I didn't scare you just now, did I?"
Jiang Nianwei shook her head, "No."
She squatted down and examined the man's body. Meng Huaibei explained, "This must be an assassin sent by the Mu Kingdom. Look at the tattoo on his hand."
Jiang Nianwei held the man's wrist with a handkerchief and observed him carefully. "Then let's report it to the police first."
Baili Zhao saw that they had escaped safely, so he retreated back into the dark. Since Jiang Nianwei was not seriously injured, he did not plan to take action.
But... this exquisite-looking man in front of me is very annoying.
He could clearly feel that there was an unusual emotion in the man's eyes when he looked at Jiang Nianwei.
When Yuwen Long and the other two hurried over, he asked breathlessly, "Miss Jiang, where did you go? You disappeared as soon as you turned around."
Before he finished speaking, his eyes accidentally swept to the side, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "How could there be someone lying on the ground...as if he's dead!?"
Jiang Nianwei could only explain: "He was an assassin, and Ah Bei had already killed him just now."
Taozhi was so scared that she hid behind Jiang Nianwei. Although she had seen a lot following the young lady, she still couldn't help but feel scared when she saw a dead person.
Several people slipped out of the military camp. It was inconvenient to stay here, so they could only leave before the government officials arrived.
When passing by the dim sum shop, Jiang Nianwei saw that it was freezing cold, but an elderly couple was still busy.
She bought a piece and tasted it. It was indeed different from what she had eaten before, so she packed some to take back.
Jiang Nianwei carried the cold snacks to Baili Zhao's tent and asked the guards at the door to bring the snacks inside.
When the guards saw it was her, they couldn't help but feel a bit of respect in their hearts. This was Doctor Jiang who often came to treat the prince and also helped to repel the enemy, so they naturally agreed.
"Okay, don't worry, Doctor Jiang. I will hand these over to the prince smoothly when he comes back."
"Your Highness, is he no longer in the tent?"
"Yes, the prince has been out for a long time and has not come back yet."
Jiang Nianwei looked at the thick snow on the ground and muttered to herself, "Why did he go out at this time? Didn't I tell him not to go out casually?"
There was a dark shadow standing near the kitchen. When she walked closer, she saw that it was Ah Bei still waiting for her.
Seeing that Abei's shoulders were covered with a thick layer of snow like hers, "It's getting late, why don't you go back and rest?"
"The young lady didn't go back to rest either."
After a moment of silence, Ah Bei slowly spoke: "Miss, aren't you curious about why I'm here?"
Jiang Nianwei chuckled and said, "Can you tell me everything without reservation just because I ask you?"
Just like herself, she was unable to tell him the whole truth.
Meng Huaibei just learned from his colleagues who came with him that Jiang Nianwei was the person who saved the Red Fire Army from danger, and everything she did just ruined his plan.
"Miss, you can tell me, I will definitely stand by your side, I will protect you and the people of the Jiang family."
These words really came from the heart. Even though he was used to deceit and intrigue, and even though he tried his best to climb up, all these rules and calculations seemed to be invalid with Jiang Nianwei, and he would make an exception for her.
According to the plan, their family would never be harmed.
"Abei, I know you will help me, but if you help me, you will lose everything you have worked hard for. Are you willing to do that? I believe you are also aware of the grudges between our Jiang family and the government."
Meng Huaibei was a little anxious. "Just give me another year. One year is enough. I can become strong enough. Miss, please believe in my determination."
"Of course I trust you, but you also have to take care of your own safety."
Jiang Nianwei knew in her heart that she could no longer trust this child wholeheartedly.
Unconsciously, they had already stood on opposite sides.
She smiled, but Meng Huaibei could not see the smile in her eyes. "Go back quickly! It's getting late."
Meng Huaibei took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage. He reached out and grabbed her sleeve, pulling her towards him without hesitation. He held her roughly in his arms, as if she was holding the most precious treasure in the world to him.
Jiang Nianwei just felt a sense of suffocation, he was holding her too tightly.
Moreover, she was stronger than most women, but she couldn't break free from his embrace. "Abei, what are you doing? Let me go!"
"Miss, you have saved me before, can you please give me some warmth again? Just for a moment, just for a moment."
In those cruel days, as long as he thought of her warmth, he had the motivation to persevere.
Then, a cold voice sounded behind the two of them, "What are you doing here?"
Jiang Nianwei's body stiffened instantly. She was very familiar with that voice. It was Baili Zhao's voice.
Sensing that something was wrong with her, Meng Huaibei let go of the person in his arms. The atmosphere between the three of them suddenly became weird.
"Your Highness Prince Yu... please listen to my explanation." Jiang Nianwei seemed unusually calm at this moment.
This was also the first time Meng Huaibei met Prince Yu, and his eyes turned to the legendary god of war.
He was wearing a black fox fur coat, and in the darkness, it was difficult to discern his true emotions.
No matter how Baili Zhao tried to endure it, he couldn't bear it any longer at this moment. If Sanniang was really taken away by someone else during this period of time, that would be the thing he would regret most.
Baili Zhao took a step forward, pulled Jiang Nianwei to his side, and asked with gritted teeth: "I don't know what Doctor Jiang is doing here with this soldier at this late hour?"
If Jiang Nianwei hadn't stood in front of him, he would have stabbed her with his sword.
"Your Highness Prince Yu, this is my younger brother. I haven't seen him for many days, so..."
"Why have I never heard that you have a younger brother?"
At this moment, Baili Zhao's heart was in turmoil, and his rational defenses collapsed the moment he saw Sanniang.
The plan to pretend to have amnesia, the deliberate sense of distance, and even the self-righteous considerations of "for her own good" all turned to nothingness.
All he wanted was Sanniang. He wanted to stay by Sanniang's side, even if he didn't want the kingdom.
When Meng Huaibei and Baili Zhao's eyes met unexpectedly in the air, at that moment, it seemed as if invisible sparks were jumping in the air.
Jiang Nianwei immediately stood between the two of them and continued to explain: "Why not? I should have told you about Ah Bei."
"Abei?"
Baili Zhao pondered in his heart. As a man, he could naturally see through the unspoken affection in Meng Huaibei's eyes for Sanniang. It was an undisguised admiration and protectiveness that made him secretly alert.
Originally, he was following Jiang Nianwei, planning to leave as soon as she entered the tent, but he unexpectedly saw the two of them hugging each other.
He had indeed heard Sanniang talk about this Abei, but from her words, he was clearly just a child. Now that he saw him in person, he was a man with a dignified bearing. How could he not be wary?
"What's going on between me and the young lady? What does it have to do with you? Even if you are a famous prince, I will not be afraid?" Meng Huaibei was no less fearful.
The atmosphere between the two seemed to become more tense.
Baili Zhao's rationality collapsed instantly. "This prince and Sanniang are a married couple witnessed by heaven and earth. How can this matter have nothing to do with this prince? On the other hand, you, a brother who has no blood connection with her, should be more cautious and keep your distance!"
As arrows and crossbows were being drawn, Meng Huaibei looked at Jiang Nianwei in disbelief. He thought her husband must have died on the battlefield, but he didn't expect... it was Prince Yu.
"Abei, I have indeed concealed a lot of things in this matter and have never been honest with you. My husband is the Prince Yu whom you saw..."
Jiang Nianwei suddenly felt that emotional matters were much more difficult than doing business. Baili Zhao had clearly pretended to have lost his memory, so why was he telling all this now?
After a moment's hesitation, Meng Huaibei slowly sheathed his sword and knelt respectfully on the ground. "I am Meng Huaibei, your Highness Prince Yu. I was reckless just now and offended you. If the prince wants to punish me, I am willing to accept it without complaint."
He would not allow anyone to defile his lady or leave any stain on her.
This was the young lady's choice, and he would never disobey her. Instead, he would choose to accept it. Although he felt a heart-wrenching pain in his heart, he continued to explain, "I just reunited with the young lady, and my heart was overwhelmed with emotion. But please understand, Your Majesty, my feelings for the young...Princess are only pure brotherly love, and I have no other thoughts."
Baili Zhao knew clearly that this was not the case, but the other party's words were sincere and humble, and Jiang Nianwei was staring at him eagerly, so he could only walk down the steps and say, "It was this prince who misunderstood. You don't have to be so polite. Go back and rest first."
But he held Jiang Nianwei's hand and said without hesitation: "Come with me, I have something to say to you alone."
Meng Huaibei looked at the backs of the two people as they left, feeling as if he had fallen into an icy cave. He walked with heavy steps and absent-mindedly into the tent where the team was temporarily stationed.
"General Meng, you are finally back. I just received a secret letter. We are no longer required to carry out the mission here. It says that we are no longer required to continue the mission here. There is another important task assigned to our army. We need to set off for the expedition immediately."
Meng Huaibei nodded numbly, "I already know."
Perhaps leaving now is the best outcome. He cannot face the young lady being in love with someone else.
"Let's pack up and leave immediately!"
Originally they came here to monitor the Red Fire Army, but the tight defenses in the military camp made it difficult for them to find any valuable intelligence.
Today, it was because of Jiang Nianwei that he got to see Prince Yu. Although he had thoughts of assassination in his mind, the sense of crisis in the air around him was like ice, reminding him that there were countless sharp eyes lurking around him.
At that time, Jiang Nianwei was also beside him, so he had no chance to take action.
……
Baili Zhao pulled her into the tent, turned around, and glanced around. His deep voice echoed in the tent: "All guards hiding in the dark, evacuate immediately. Without orders, you are not allowed to move without permission, and you are not allowed to spy at all!"
"Your Majesty." Zheng Changkong's voice came from nowhere, "This is very dangerous."
"I know what's going on. Come back in an incense stick."
Jiang Nianwei felt vaguely uneasy in her heart, wondering what he was going to do.
After the secret guards left, she immediately explained, "It was really just a misunderstanding. I only have a sister-brother relationship with Ah Bei. I don't know why he acted like that just now."
Baili Zhao's eyes softened a little, "I understand, I can see it from your eyes."
When talking with Jiang Nianwei, he no longer referred to himself as the King, but as "I".
"Sanniang, I really don't have amnesia."
Jiang Nianwei also found it strange, "You refused to admit it before, why do you admit it now?"
“I can fool other people, but I can’t fool my own heart.”
For the first time, he wanted to tell someone about his past experiences: "Since I was born, I have not been expected. My father regarded me as a test for the crown prince, and my mother regarded me as an obstacle for the crown prince. It was as if my existence was an unexpected mistake."
"At that time, I was thinking, if I had not been born in an imperial family, perhaps I would not have to live such a cautious life. But now I am thankful. If I had not been born in an imperial family, how could I have met you and known you? Everything in this world seems to always be balanced between gains and losses, which makes people feel helpless and grateful."
He held her hands tightly, let down all his defenses, and slowly snuggled into her gentle embrace.
At this moment, the world seemed so quiet that only each other's heartbeats remained.
Jiang Nianwei was not completely ignorant of Prince Yu's past. He was the villain with a tragic ending in the book, and she was also cannon fodder whose entire family died tragically. How could they not sympathize with each other?
Since her own destiny can be changed, she can also change his destiny.
"My Lord...why are you telling me this?"
"Sanniang, you are my wife, so I must tell you this. In the eyes of the world, I may be the glorious and invincible god of war, holding power and favored by my father. But I don't know that he just wants to lift me up high and then let me fall heavily. I just don't want to be a pawn of the royal family anymore. I want to fight and break free from these constraints."