Chapter 422 Disbelief in Innocence
Chapter 422 Disbelief in Innocence
"Release the arrows quickly!"
Yelü Deguang struck first, raining down arrows at Qiu Ziyue and her group.
However, just as the arrows were about to hit Qiu Ziyue and the others, the lotus flower in Tao Ling'er's hand suddenly bloomed with a dazzling light.
The lotus flower swiftly transformed into a transparent barrier, blocking all the arrows.
Upon seeing this scene, Yelü Deguang was filled with panic.
At Tao Ling'er's command, the giant lotus flower suddenly bloomed, releasing countless tiny yet sharp blades of light.
These light blades fell like raindrops, striking the Khitan soldiers.
They cried out in alarm and tried to get away, but to no avail.
Those light blades weren't deadly; they merely knocked their weapons away, startled their warhorses, and prevented them from getting any closer to Qiu Ziyue.
The Khitan soldiers stared in disbelief at this scene; some even knelt down and shouted:
"The gods have appeared! The gods have appeared!"
However, Tao Ling'er did not let her guard down.
She knew this was only a temporary victory.
The Khitan army is numerous; if we cannot completely defeat them, they will likely return soon.
So she handed the lotus flower to Qiu Ziyue.
"Sister, I'll leave the rest to you. Just use the magic that Master Tie gave you."
After saying that, Tao Ling'er slowly disappeared.
Yelü Deguang had never seen such miraculous magic before, and hurriedly ordered, "Retreat! Retreat!"
The cavalrymen turned their horses around, trying to escape this strange place.
Just then, the lotus flower in Qiu Ziyue's hand changed its form again, turning into a sharp long whip.
With a gentle flick of her wrist, her long whip danced in the air like a serpent, lashing at the cavalrymen who dared to approach.
Several cavalrymen were struck by the long whip and immediately fell to the ground, unable to get up.
Seeing this, Yelü Deguang was even more terrified and shouted loudly:
"Retreat! Retreat!"
Just as Qiu Ziyue was about to continue casting her spell, a steady voice came from afar:
"Miss Qiu, please have mercy."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Yelü Abaoji riding a tall, magnificent horse slowly approaching.
His face wore a gentle smile, but his eyes revealed an undeniable authority.
Qiu Ziyue was slightly taken aback and asked:
"Who goes there?"
Li Cunxu replied, "Ziyue, it is Yelü Abaoji who has come."
Yelü Abaoji nodded, signaling the soldiers around him to step back, and said:
“Miss Qiu, the magic you have displayed is astonishing. But please, for my sake, let this matter rest.”
Qiu Ziyue immediately withdrew her hand, and the lotus flower in her hand gradually closed and eventually disappeared.
She said softly:
"Yelü Khan, I'm giving you this face, but I need to go home tonight, please don't stop me."
The night was deep, but the starry sky over the grassland was still dazzling.
Yelü Abaoji remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
Seeing that Li Cunxu was also there, he immediately said:
"Tonight, the Prince of Jin and all the young heroes are here. I hope my son Yelü Deguang has been offended. Please forgive him."
Qi Yuxuan said:
"Tonight, we've come to take my wife home. Now that things have come to this, let's not waste any more time and go home."
"Please wait, everyone," Yelü Abaoji said.
"Gentlemen, you have come from afar. I, Yelü Abaoji, have prepared wine and food. Would you do me the honor of having a drink with me?"
Li Cunxu smiled:
"Yelü Khan, my father once invited you to meet in Yunzhou, where we became sworn brothers and agreed to jointly attack Prince Liang, Zhu Wen, and Liu Rengong, the military governor of Lulong."
But since you ultimately couldn't profit from it, you didn't keep your promise. We have no connection anymore, and can only face each other with swords drawn. There's no need for a drink between us.
“Nephew Cunxu, please let me explain. I was forced by circumstances at the time. Please understand,” Yelü Abaoji said.
Li Cunxu responded: "We have now received the Princess, so it is inconvenient to disturb you. We will take our leave now."
Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, and the others turned their horses around, preparing to ride away.
"Please wait a moment, everyone."
When the voice rang out, everyone turned around and saw that it was Yelü Bei walking over.
Yelü Bei had seen the battle from afar just now, and seeing everyone leaving, he came out.
“Prince Yelü, it’s time for me to go home. Please take care,” Qiu Ziyue said.
"Miss Qiu, I was just about to discuss this matter when I learned that your eyes have not yet recovered."
My acupuncture treatment period hasn't ended yet. Miss Qiu, could you stay a few more days until my eyes are completely healed before returning?
"Prince Yelü, thank you for your treatment, but I apologize for the inconvenience caused."
When I return, the Prince of Jin will treat me. Please do not worry, Your Highness. Farewell.
After Qiu Ziyue finished speaking, she said to Qi Yuxuan, "Yuxuan, let's leave immediately."
Everyone turned their horses to leave, but Qiu Ziyue suddenly remembered something and spoke to Yelü Abaoji:
"Yelü Khan, after I leave, please do not blame Prince Tuyu. He is a man of great talent, both in military strategy and strategy. Please give him important positions and treat him well."
Yelü Abaoji nodded.
Yelü Bei, who was standing nearby, shouted, "Wait a minute."
He turned to Amu beside him and whispered the instructions.
"Go and fetch my acupuncture equipment; I want to give it to Qiu Ziyue."
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.
This set of acupuncture instruments was a treasure that Yelü Bei always carried with him.
It is said that each silver needle is meticulously crafted by a master craftsman, and it gleams with a warm luster, embodying the profound meaning of a healer's benevolence.
However, just as Amu was walking away quickly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the silence.
Yelü Mingyao arrived on horseback, accompanied by a beautiful but somewhat wild woman.
This person was Princess Doran, whose piercing gaze swept across the entire room.
When he saw Qiu Ziyue, a faint, cold smile appeared on his lips.
"So you're the Qiu Ziyue everyone's been talking about,"
Princess Doran spoke slowly, her tone tinged with provocation and disdain.
"She is indeed quite attractive, but..."
She paused, then her voice suddenly rose.
"Who would have thought you were blind! Yelü Bei has been keeping a mistress hidden away for so many days, I don't believe there's anything between you two!"
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.
"Dolan, don't you dare slander my wife's innocence. If you dare to say such nonsense again, beware I will show no mercy."
Qi Yuxuan immediately said.
Li Cunxu also responded:
"Where did this barbaric woman come from, daring to slander my princess? If you can't speak properly, I'll teach you a lesson later."
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even the sunlight appeared to be partially obscured by dark clouds.
Qiu Ziyue sat upright on her horse, and narrowed her eyes slightly after hearing these words.
Although her expression was not visible, a chilling aura was already evident between her brows.
"Dolan, stop talking nonsense!"
Qiu Ziyue snorted coldly, her tone firm and forceful.
"Open your dog eyes and take a good look—aren't both of my husbands the finest men in the world?"
She doesn't have the time to be ambiguous with her fiancé, and her fiancé…
She paused briefly, then said proudly:
"Yelü Bei was also a true hero. It's a pity that your character is too low; you are not worthy of him at all!"
These words were spoken with such conviction that everyone present held their breath, afraid of missing a single detail.
Princess Doran's face immediately turned ashen.
She glared at Qiu Ziyue through gritted teeth, her eyes burning with fury.
"I just won't accept it!"
Princess Doran shouted angrily.
"Why do you get the attention of so many outstanding men? I'm not happy about it, I want to fight you one-on-one!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue simply smiled calmly, showing no sign of being provoked.
"I don't have time to waste on your nonsense, Yu Xuan, Cun Xu, let's go."
However, Princess Doran was clearly not going to let it go.
"Qiu Ziyue, are you scared now?"
She said sarcastically,
"You Central Plains people are all cowards! You don't even dare to face us head-on!"
At that moment, Zhao Wanqing, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer and spurred her horse forward.
"Dolan, stop barking like a mad dog!"
Zhao Wanqing's eyebrows were raised, and her eyes were sharp as knives.
"Since you want to have a contest, then let me show you how my maid Xiao Wan is skilled."
"If you can't even beat her, how dare you talk about fighting me and Twilight Sparkle?"
As soon as Zhao Wanqing finished speaking, Xiao Wan, who looked weak but exuded a sharp aura, rode forward from the crowd.
"Princess Dolan,"
Xiao Wan clasped her hands in a respectful greeting, her voice clear and melodious.
"Since you insist on having a contest, then I shall experience your superior skills!"
To be continued in the next chapter!
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