The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 428: Lure the snake out of its hole

“Twilight Sparkle, there’s something wrong with that foot bath water. Chrysanthemum looks a bit strange.”

Qiu Ziyue was greatly shocked upon hearing Li Cunxu's words.

"How could this be? Xiaoju has always been so respectful to me, why would she suddenly want to harm me?"

"There must be more to this than meets the eye,"

Li Cunxu pondered for a moment,

“If you can’t see, those people will plot against you. Be careful, I will never let you get hurt in the slightest.”

Qiu Ziyue nodded:

"Though my eyes are blind, my heart is not. I am determined to find out what happened."

Meanwhile, Xuanbing Yaoji returned to her room, took the antidote, and secretly swore an oath:

"Qiu Ziyue, since today's plan has failed, then next time, I will definitely make you pay the price!"

The next day, Qiu Ziyue sat in her embroidery room, her fingertips gently stroking a brocade handkerchief.

Although she was blind, her brows exuded a calm and wise aura.

She tilted her head slightly, as if listening to something.

"Xiaoju,"

Qiu Ziyue spoke, her voice gentle and calm.

Why did your footsteps always sound so soft when you served me tea and water today?

Xiaoju, disguised as a maid, was taken aback for a moment, then quickly smiled apologetically:

"Your Highness, please forgive me. It was my carelessness."

Qiu Ziyue gently shook her head.

“No, it’s not a matter of carelessness. Since I became a princess, I’ve been familiar with the footsteps of every maid in the manor, but you… are different.”

Xiaoju was startled, but managed to maintain a forced smile:

"Your Highness is too kind. I have lost weight recently, so my steps are lighter."

Qiu Ziyue's lips curled slightly, a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

“But I remember the steward saying that the maids haven’t changed much lately. Besides, your hand…”

She suddenly reached out her hand, pointing it in a certain direction in the air.

"Pass me that cup of tea."

Xiaoju hurriedly handed over the teacup in her hand, but Qiu Ziyue grabbed her wrist.

The icy touch made Xiaoju shiver – this was not the temperature an ordinary maid should have!

"Your hands are cold,"

Qiu Ziyue whispered,

"Ordinary people wouldn't feel such a bone-chilling cold. Moreover,"

Your pulse is unusually steady, unlike that of an ordinary person; it's more like... someone who has cultivated some kind of secret technique.

Xiaoju's expression changed drastically. She tried to break free, but Qiu Ziyue held her firmly.

"Let me go!"

She hissed in a low voice, her tone carrying a hint of murderous intent.

Qiu Ziyue, however, did not back down.

"Who exactly are you, that you would choose to impersonate my personal maid?"

The air seemed to freeze instantly as the Ice Demoness gritted her teeth and glared at Qiu Ziyue.

How do you know I'm not Xiaoju?

Qiu Ziyue smiled calmly.

"Because you have such a cold constitution and that suffocating sense of oppression, while Xiaoju doesn't?"

After a moment of silence, Xuanbing Yaoji finally abandoned her disguise, her figure swaying as she transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in black.

She gave a cold laugh:

"Qiu Ziyue, you are indeed clever. Unfortunately, clever people often don't live long!"

Before she finished speaking, a ball of cold, dark blue energy condensed in her palm and shot straight at Qiu Ziyue.

However, Qiu Ziyue remained seated, seemingly unafraid of the impending danger.

Do you think I'm afraid of you?

Qiu Ziyue said slowly,

"Even though I can't see it, I've already taken precautions."

Suddenly, several figures appeared from the four corners of the room; they were Su Er, Leng Feng, Arutai, and Xiao Wan.

They surrounded the Ice Demoness.

Xuanbing Yaoji's pupils contracted slightly.

"So you had set a trap all along!"

Qiu Ziyue sighed softly.

"I just don't want to be kept in the dark. Since you want to harm me, then stay here."

At her command, Su Er, Leng Feng, Arutai, and Xiao Wan took action, trapping Xuanbing Yaoji in the center.

Despite the opponent's formidable strength, they could only temporarily endure and wait for an opportunity to strike under the combined attack of the group.

Qiu Ziyue leaned back in her chair, a faint smile on her face.

Just as Su Er, Leng Feng, Arutai, and Xiao Wan were about to capture Xuanbing Yaoji, Yinshuang Ghost Shadow appeared.

Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, and Qiu Langyu came out and said:

"This tactic of luring the snake out of its hole is indeed brilliant. Tell me, who sent you?"

Silverfrost Ghost Shadow said, "Naturally, they are the ones who want to take your heads."

Su Er recognized Silver Frost Ghost Shadow and asked, "Silver Frost Ghost Shadow, you are so young yet you are willing to be Zhu Wen's lackey. It is truly shameful."

Silver Frost Ghost Shadow said:

"In this chaotic world, people only care about fame and fortune. The only difference between you and me is that we each serve our own masters. How can you call me shameless?"

Su Erdao, but all these years I've killed evil people, while you've been aiding and abetting the wicked.

Silver Frost Ghost Shadow sneered, and with a flick of his longsword, it locked onto Su Er's throat in a flash of cold light.

Seeing this, Leng Feng shouted and slashed down with his sword like lightning, forcing the Silver Frost Ghost Shadow back three steps.

Arutai watched the situation on the field warily, while Xuanbing Yaoji tried to escape in the chaos.

Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, and Qiu Langyu stood aside without making a move, simply watching the fight coldly.

Li Cunxu said, "It seems that this Silver Frost Ghost Shadow is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also well-versed in psychological tactics."

Silver Frost Ghost's gaze was sharp as a blade, sweeping over everyone before landing on Su Er.

"Zhu Wen? Hmph, that's just an excuse. In this chaotic world, who isn't just trying to survive? Why pretend to be so noble?"

His voice was cold, yet carried a barely perceptible hint of weariness.

"Survive?"

Su Er frowned slightly.

"So you chose to become a killing machine? To prove your worth with the blood of innocent people?"

"enough!"

Silver Frost Ghost Shadow suddenly roared, and with a flash, attacked Su Er again.

The two exchanged dozens of blows with their swords flashing, each collision stirring up a flurry of ice and snow.

Leng Feng and Arutai wanted to step forward to help, but were forced to keep their distance by the chilling aura released by Xuanbing Yaoji.

Xiao Wan bit her lip lightly and whispered to Leng Feng:

"He seems to have something on his mind... otherwise he wouldn't be behaving so strangely."

Leng Feng nodded but did not respond, because he knew that any distraction at this moment could lead to a serious mistake.

Just then, the Ice Demoness finally seized the opportunity to break through the encirclement and escape into the distance.

Li Cunxu's face darkened, and he was about to give chase when Qi Yuxuan stopped him.

"Let them fight it out first,"

Qi Yuxuan said calmly, "Since their target has already been exposed, we might as well wait and see."

While parrying the Silver Frost Ghost Shadow's fierce attacks, Su Er shouted loudly:

"Leng Feng, Arutai, don't worry about me, capture Xuanbing Yaoji first!"

Leng Feng nodded in agreement.

He grabbed Xiao Wan's wrist and chased after Xuanbing Yaoji with Arutai.

Meanwhile, Su Er faced the increasingly frenzied attacks of the Silver Frost Ghost Shadow alone.

Do you think you can win like this?

Silverfrost Ghost sneered, and the sword in his hand suddenly transformed into a frost, freezing the surroundings into an ice field.

Su Er slipped and almost fell, but he quickly regained his balance and thrust his sword out with a backhand, aiming straight for his opponent's vitals.

"I admit you are very strong, but your inner struggle has made you lose your composure."

Su Er, panting heavily, said, "If you're only after money, why are you willing to abandon even your principles?"

Silverfrost Ghost was silent for a moment, then laughed loudly.

"Bottom line? Haha... There is no such thing as a bottom line in this world!"

Everyone is struggling to survive; some simply wear the cloak of justice, while I choose to face it naked!

Before he finished speaking, he launched another fierce attack.

This time, however, Su Er seemed to have seen through his moves, and his counters were incredibly precise.

Finally, after a fierce collision, Su Er kicked away Silver Frost Ghost's weapon and subdued it.

"Now, it's time to answer my question."

Su Er asked breathlessly, the tip of his sword pressed against the throat of the Silver Frost Ghost Shadow.

Silverfrost Ghost closed its eyes, a bitter smile playing on its lips.

"Kill me..."

Meanwhile, Leng Feng and his group were chasing after Xuanbing Yaoji.

Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, and Qiu Langyu watched all this silently, knowing that the fish were about to take the bait again.

To be continued in the next chapter!