12dz Chapter 390 Husband, you can't be hurt.
Chapter 390 Husband, you can't be hurt.
The marriage of Qiu Ziyue and Li Cunxu was a celebrated story both in the imperial court and among the common people.
However, this also quietly attracted two men who followed closely behind.
One of them is Du Xiao, and the other is Qi Yuxuan.
Du Xiao felt a deep sense of loss after learning that Qiu Ziyue had married Li Cunxu.
However, he did not give up his attention to her because of this.
In his heart, Qiu Ziyue was like a ray of warm sunshine; every time he saw her, it made his life happy and wonderful.
In order to be closer to her, Du Xiao made up a random excuse to ask for leave and made a special trip to Jinyang.
He often hid in the distance, silently watching Qiu Ziyue's every move, trying to find a trace of comfort in her smile.
Meanwhile, Qi Yuxuan's situation is slightly more complicated.
He knew that Qiu Ziyue was unwilling to see him because of some misunderstanding, but he always held onto hope.
I hope that one day I can explain it to her clearly.
Therefore, he also chose a secretive method, quietly following Qiu Ziyue.
Whenever Qi Yuxuan saw her with Li Cunxu, an indescribable sense of loss would well up in his heart;
But when Qiu Ziyue is alone or when she smiles happily, he feels a strange sense of comfort.
One evening, Qiu Ziyue and Li Cunxu were strolling in the garden of the Prince of Jin's mansion, enjoying the flowers and chatting.
Du Xiao and Qi Yuxuan, hidden in different corners in the distance, silently watched this scene.
Du Xiao's eyes were filled with reluctance and longing.
Qi Yuxuan, on the other hand, lowered his head and clenched his fists, seemingly trying to suppress the pain in his heart.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, making Qiu Ziyue's cloak loose.
Li Cunxu quickly stepped forward, straightened her cloak, and asked softly, "My beloved concubine, do you feel cold?"
Qiu Ziyue shook her head and responded with a smile:
"It's alright, I don't feel cold with you by my side."
At this moment, both Du Xiao and Qi Yuxuan, who were watching from afar, felt a deep sting.
As night fell, Qiu Ziyue returned to her palace.
Du Xiao and Qi Yuxuan lingered outside, unwilling to leave.
They each harbored different feelings:
One is his deep love for Qiu Ziyue, and the other is his regret and reluctance to let go of past misunderstandings.
And all they can do is silently protect her happiness from afar for the time being.
Time passed slowly on such days, and Qiu Ziyue's life remained peaceful and fulfilling.
For Du Xiao and Qi Yuxuan, their pursuit was both a matter of persistence and helplessness.
Nevertheless, they still kept an eye on the woman who haunted their dreams.
I look forward to the day when I can step into her world again.
However, beneath this calm surface, dangers still lurk, and Zhu Wen's forces have no intention of letting Qiu Ziyue and her group go.
As night fell, Qiu Ziyue was passionately performing a classic opera on the brightly lit stage.
Li Cunxu was busy with military affairs that evening and did not attend the event.
Qiu Ziyue's opera singing was melodious and beautiful, and her graceful movements captivated the audience.
However, this peaceful and beautiful scene was shattered by a sudden change.
A dark figure suddenly leaped up from the audience and headed straight for Qiu Ziyue!
The assassin held a gleaming dagger, his eyes flashing with cruelty and determination.
Qiu Ziyue was so engrossed in her performance that she was completely unprepared for the sudden assassination attempt.
Just as screams erupted and chaos was about to spread, a lithe figure rushed forward like lightning—
It was Qi Yuxuan!
"Get out of the way!"
Qi Yuxuan shouted and stood in front of Qiu Ziyue.
The dagger sliced through the air, whistling through the air.
Qi Yuxuan did not hesitate at all and stepped aside to block.
The sharp blade pierced deep into his shoulder, and blood instantly stained his clothes.
He frowned deeply, but gritted his teeth and didn't utter a single cry of pain.
At the same time, Qi Yuxuan flipped his wrist and drew the short sword that had been hidden at his waist for a long time.
With lightning speed, he swung his hand back and precisely severed the assassin's wrist.
The assassin screamed and staggered back a few steps, but another hidden dagger still tried to deliver a fatal blow.
But would Qi Yuxuan give him that chance? He shifted his feet slightly, and swung his short sword again, piercing the assassin's chest.
The assassin's eyes widened, and he fell to the ground unwillingly, never to speak again.
After a moment of silence, the entire audience erupted in gasps and applause.
Some people felt relieved for Qiu Ziyue, while others applauded Qi Yuxuan's bravery.
However, Qi Yuxuan did not stop there.
He knew there might be other dangers lurking there, and he had to get Qiu Ziyue away from the perilous situation as soon as possible.
"I'm sorry, I can't let you stay here."
Qi Yuxuan said in a low voice, his voice hoarse but firm.
Before he finished speaking, he swiftly struck several acupoints on Qiu Ziyue's body.
Qiu Ziyue immediately froze, unable to move.
She could only watch helplessly as Qi Yuxuan picked her up, leaped into the air, and disappeared into the night.
The two flew to a secluded bamboo forest. After Qiu Ziyue was put down and her pressure points were released, she angrily questioned:
"Qi Yuxuan, what exactly do you want? Why are you doing this to me?"
Qi Yuxuan had his back to her, his voice low and weary:
"I'm not trying to hurt you, I'm trying to protect you."
The assassin tonight was clearly not a coincidence.
If I don't take you with me, I'm afraid even more people will come looking for trouble.
Qiu Ziyue sneered:
Even so, you have no right to decide my fate!
"I am now Li Cunxu's wife, and what you're doing will only complicate matters!"
Qi Yuxuan slowly turned around, his face full of scars and weariness, but his gaze was still burning.
“I know… but I haven’t signed the divorce papers, you’re still my wife, and I can’t bear to see you in trouble.”
Qiu Ziyue's heart skipped a beat, but she stubbornly turned her face away.
"It's none of your business, I have my own way of handling it. I'm going back now."
Qi Yuxuan remained silent for a long time before finally nodding.
"Okay, I'll take you back."
Just as Qiu Ziyue was about to turn around and leave, she heard a muffled groan behind her.
She turned around abruptly and saw Qi Yuxuan clutching his shoulder, blood gushing from between his fingers.
His body swayed, and he finally collapsed heavily to the ground.
At that moment, it was as if time had stopped.
"Qi Yuxuan!...My husband!"
Qiu Ziyue exclaimed in surprise and rushed over to kneel beside him, her hands trembling as she helped him up.
"Are you alright? My husband, you absolutely cannot be hurt!"
Her voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes were already brimming with tears.
A light rain suddenly began to fall from the horizon, the rainwater mixing with blood and flowing across the ground.
Qiu Ziyue didn't bother wiping the rain off her face; she just frantically pressed her sleeve against Qi Yuxuan's wound.
They tried to stop the gushing blood.
She carefully helped Qi Yuxuan to the cave.
She quickly tore off her sleeve and bandaged his wound.
Although the movements were somewhat clumsy, every action was filled with anxiety and care.
However, no matter how Qiu Ziyue called out to him, Qi Yuxuan kept his eyes closed and fell into a coma.
The rain continued that night, and Qi Yuxuan remained unconscious for a full day and night.
Qiu Ziyue stayed by Qi Yuxuan's side, feeding him water from time to time, and gathering herbs from the mountains to decoct and drink for him.
Her eyes were red and swollen, and tears had already blurred her vision.
"My husband, wake up! Don't leave me. I'm angry, I hate that you hit me, I hate that you wrote me a divorce agreement, but I still have you in my heart..."
She choked up as she spoke.
"We still have our two babies, Jingyun and Minglan! They're so young, how can they survive without their father... Please, you must wake up!"
Outside the window, wind and rain raged, while inside, a bonfire flickered.
Qiu Ziyue held Qi Yuxuan's hand tightly, as if letting go would mean losing everything.
This day and night felt like an eternity to her; her heart remained suspended in mid-air, unable to find peace.
Finally, the next morning, Qi Yuxuan moved his fingers slightly and slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing this, Qiu Ziyue was so moved that tears streamed down her face, and she whispered:
"You're finally awake..."
After saying that, Qiu Ziyue suddenly remembered something that made her unhappy and said sadly, "I'm leaving."
Qi Yuxuan gave a weak smile and grabbed Qiu Ziyue's arm, saying, "Don't go, I heard everything you said..."
To be continued in the next chapter!