strictlysupreme Chapter 116 It’s time to end
Chapter 116 It’s time to end
"On the 25th of August, an auspicious day according to the Chinese calendar, you and your spouse are chosen to be a perfect match. It is auspicious for both of you. The day is at noon, a very auspicious time. This is for your consideration."
"The auspicious hour has arrived, let the joyous music begin, and welcome the newlyweds!"
The suona horns sounded, and the drums and gongs resounded.
Today is the wedding day of Xu Su, the youngest son of the Xu family of Ruzhou, who is also the Marquis of Jialing and General Zhenyuan. The capital has not been so lively for a long time. Moreover, it is a wedding personally bestowed by the Emperor, so the scale is quite grand.
Perhaps it was also partly to dispel the bad luck caused by the strange phenomena that had appeared in recent days and to cleanse the gloomy atmosphere among the people. This wedding was unprecedentedly grand, and even the main avenue of the city was cleared out for the newlyweds to ride through the streets.
The people in the city had only ever seen soldiers who had won battles and returned in triumph receive such treatment. This was the first time they had ever seen a wedding with such a grand spectacle, so they all came out to watch.
Liu Xingxing, who was deep in the palace, naturally had no chance to see this excitement. However, she was very well-informed and, although she was not at the scene, she didn't miss any of the gossip.
"Are they parading through the streets?"
"Yes, I heard that His Majesty personally saw General Xu and his companion off."
Qiao'er, having just heard the news, hurriedly returned to report.
"Such a great honor can only be bestowed upon General Zhenyuan."
"Yes, I heard that many people from the capital also went to see it; it was quite a lively place."
Liu Xingxing listened to Qiao'er's description with a sigh, propping her head up: "Sigh, I really want to go and see what it's like. This palace is so boring."
Qiao'er teased, "Didn't His Majesty invite you to go together a couple of days ago, but you refused? Now you want to go again."
Liu Xingxing leaned lazily against the recliner, glancing indifferently at the cloudless sky: "You don't understand."
Since returning to Beijing, Liu Xingxing has no desire to make her presence known to them, especially to Lu Xihan.
Sending Chu Chun to investigate last time was a last resort, because we were afraid Lu Xihan would notice something amiss.
Moreover, the situation within the illusion is currently highly volatile. Liu Xingxing doesn't know when Lu Xihan will suddenly realize what's happening, and if she were to gather her spiritual energy back right in front of her, it's obvious that she would be exposed. What would be the point of all the cover-ups she had done before?
"Alright, since it's such a beautiful day today, let's let them off the hook for now..."
"Your Majesty, what are you saying?"
Liu Xingxing's monologue left Qiao'er, who was standing to the side, completely confused.
Liu Xingxing smiled nonchalantly: "It's nothing."
Qiao'er scratched her head, puzzled. Why did Her Majesty always say such strange and incomprehensible things?
"Mother, it's not good!"
Before the two of them could say anything more, Chu Chun, who was out, rushed over to report.
"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Chu Chun hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I just heard that General Zhenyuan and his bride were assassinated by a group of assassins who appeared out of nowhere while they were parading through the streets!"
"what!"
Qiao'er, who was standing next to her, exclaimed in surprise first.
Liu Xingxing, who was still half-lying down, didn't show much surprise. She asked calmly, "How are Xu Su and Lu Jiu'er?"
"General Zhenyuan is wise and brave. He quickly killed all the assassins. Miss Lu was only a little frightened and is fine. General Zhenyuan, however, suffered a minor injury."
"Sister Chuchun, why do you talk like you're taking a deep breath? It scared me to death."
Qiao'er patted her chest and breathed a long sigh of relief.
Liu Xingxing unexpectedly took another look at Qiao'er. Judging from her expression, could it be...?
Who knew that the people around her were also hiding something? (*°▽°*)~
"Your Majesty, you don't seem surprised?"
In early spring, she noticed that Liu Baiyi seemed unusually calm, as if she already knew about the matter.
Liu Xingxing turned to look at Chu Chun, but didn't answer her. Instead, she looked up at the clear sky and smiled brightly: "Chu Chun, look, the weather is exceptionally nice today!"
Liu Xingxing didn't do anything; she just had someone poison Xu Su—a poison that wouldn't kill him.
There's no such thing as an insurmountable price to pay; if there is, it's because the money hasn't been paid in full yet.
She didn't need to show her face at all; she just needed to arrange for someone to do it. She didn't even let Chu Chun know about this.
The poison can seep into the body with just a slight scratch on the skin. Initially, there is no sensation, but the poison will take effect after five hours. The internal organs will feel as if they are being burned by fire, yet no cause can be found.
Detoxification is also simple; Liu Xingxing has already arranged for someone to guide Lu Xihan.
She was very kind; she even gave them plenty of time to enjoy this wonderful day.
"It's still too slow..."
A year and a half is indeed a long time for Liu Xingxing.
Since the "strange phenomenon" couldn't completely wake Lu Xihan up, she had no choice but to resort to drastic measures.
In the original text, Xu Su suddenly turned evil without any warning. Since they had already gotten married, consummated their marriage, and Lu Xihan had completed most of her trials, she didn't mind helping her complete the remaining setbacks ahead of time.
The mystery of her origins, a sudden kidnapping, a turn to the dark side... she's really prepared several dramatic scenarios for Lu Xihan.
Since we can't find the mastermind behind this, why can't we let her be the one?
……
The stage has been set up, and the main character will naturally take the stage on his own.
These days, Liu Xingxing has been closely monitoring the outside world's actions, or rather, Lu Jiu'er's every move. Everything is progressing as planned.
Xu Su falls ill with a strange disease that defies all medical treatment. Lu Jiu'er is drawn to a rumor about a mysterious and elusive doctor and is determined to find him to save him. However, her concern leads her astray, and she is tricked and even kidnapped.
Upon hearing this, Xu Su forced himself to go and search for the person.
Lu Jiu'er used her intelligence to escape the predicament, but was discovered to have fallen into a large pit during the chase. Fortunately, she managed to evade the pursuers.
Lu Jiu'er endured hunger and cold all night and was discovered and rescued by a passing hunter the next day. The kind man took her home, but for some reason she was caught up in a fight between two groups of people with unknown identities. The hunter's family was unfortunately killed in the fight.
It was like escaping from a pack of wolves only to fall into a tiger's den. Lu Jiu'er was lucky enough to escape again, but the group of people were so bloodthirsty that they kept chasing after her.
Lu Jiu'er really didn't know where she had run off to. She was exhausted from running and was soon caught up with. In her despair, several righteous men appeared and killed them all.
These past two days, she had been on edge and in a state of high fear. After all, she was just a white-collar worker born in a peaceful era, and she had never experienced such a chase before. As soon as she was rescued and her nerves relaxed, Lu Jiu'er passed out as she had hoped.
As for what happened next, Liu Xingxing lay listlessly on her ever-present recliner, basking in the sun, while people served her fruit and tea, making her feel quite comfortable.
Judging by the time, Lu Jiu'er should be meeting someone who tells her about her background soon, and Xu Su should be finding Lu Jiu'er soon as well.
Five more days passed without incident.
It was another ordinary night. Liu Xingxing, who was still asleep, suddenly woke up as if she had been electrocuted. Listening to the rumbling thunder and pattering rain outside the palace, her mind was exceptionally clear, without any of the grogginess she felt when she first woke up.
Jing Yanzhi, who had somehow arrived and was sleeping in the same bed with her, seemed to have been startled awake by her sudden movements. His eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment as he asked:
"What's wrong, Yi'er? Did you have a nightmare?"
Liu Xingxing turned around and realized that there was someone sleeping next to her. When did this guy fall asleep next to her? How come she didn't even notice?
Liu Xingxing isn't the type of person who can't wake up once she falls asleep. On the contrary, she's always been a light sleeper, and she wouldn't be completely unaware of anything unless something happened to her.
The roar outside never stopped, the flashes of lightning streaked across the sky, and the rain grew louder and louder, even frighteningly so, as if the sky were leaking.
Liu Xingxing could sense the ethereal spiritual energy hidden in the void, as if it had been stirred up by something.
Moreover, it seems that the spiritual energy is... frantically and automatically drilling into his body and forming spiritual power that circulates throughout his body!
A warm and familiar feeling washed over her. Liu Xingxing raised her left hand in disbelief. With a thought, the air above her palm visibly distorted.
"Yi'er, what's wrong?"
Jing Yanzhi was puzzled by Liu Baiyi's rather strange behavior. Why was she staring at his palm and making that expression?
Liu Xingxing lowered her arm and turned her head to look at Jing Yanzhi. After looking at him for a while, she inexplicably smiled, a very soft smile.
Then she leaned over and hugged him, whispering in his ear, "Your Majesty must be very tired from being busy with state affairs. Go to sleep early. I'll go for a walk and come back soon."