12dz Chapter 144: Saving the Crazy Mistress in Sheep's Clothing
Chapter 144: Saving the Crazy Mistress in Sheep's Clothing
"Your Highness, how can this be done? If you are in danger and the Iron Eagle Guards stand idly by, how can I explain to the Queen?" Luo An subconsciously rejected Wen Yang's request.
Wen Yang seemed to have anticipated Luo An's answer. She chuckled softly, her voice filled with unquestionable determination: "Uncle Luo, if you don't agree, then I can only force you to give the order."
"This..." Luo An's face showed a somewhat embarrassed look. Although he had not actually been in contact with Wen Yang for a long time, after spending some time together, he had roughly figured out the prince's temper, which was that once Wen Yang made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.
Luo An raised his eyes and asked, "Your Highness, can you tell me the reason? Otherwise, even if it means disobeying orders, I will refuse your request."
After hearing this, Wen Yang did not directly answer Luo An, but calmly asked: "Uncle Luo, didn't you just speculate that there is a third party force nearby?"
Luo An's eyes suddenly widened, and he said in surprise, "Your Highness, are you saying that you have an idea of the true identity of this third party?"
Wen Yang nodded, "That's right, and I asked you not to save me in order to see if we could lure out this third party."
Luo An was silent for a moment, and after a long while he finally spoke: "Your Highness, how can you be sure whether this third party is a threat to us? What if they have ill intentions towards you? What will we do then?"
Wen Yang looked at the slightly anxious expression on Luo An's face and asked calmly, "Uncle Luo, have our Iron Eagle Guards suffered any casualties?"
Hearing Wen Yang's words, Luo An was slightly stunned and replied: "That's not the case."
"Those assassins suffered heavy casualties, but none of us were killed. This shows that the third-party force, at least on the surface, has no ill will towards us. If they had ill will, then I would not be so peaceful at the post station tonight..." Wen Yang said slowly.
"this......"
Luo An frowned and wanted to refute something, but the logic in Wen Yang's words was very strict, leaving him speechless for a moment.
Wen Yang looked at the troubled expression on Luo An's face and smiled slightly. "Uncle Luo, don't worry. I know my limits. If I really need the Iron Eagle Guard to save me immediately, I will shout for help."
Luo An took a deep breath, knowing that Wen Yang had already made a concession, so she nodded, "Okay, Your Highness, I understand. I will follow your instructions, but please be careful and don't put yourself in danger from which you cannot escape."
After Wen Yang responded seriously, Luo An bowed and left the room of the inn.
After Luo An left, Wen Yang silently summoned the mall interface in his mind and spent 500 points to buy a Vajra Pill.
The reason she dared to propose such a plan to Luo An tonight was all due to the existence of the Vajra Pill.
After all, she didn't die even after falling off a cliff after taking the Diamond Pill. Even if she really encounters danger in the future, as long as she takes the Diamond Pill in time, she will be invulnerable to swords and guns and will have nothing to fear.
Moreover, regarding this third-party force, Wen Yang had a vague feeling that it was Ling Han... but she was not completely sure.
But apart from this, she really couldn't think of any other candidate.
Unfortunately, the system is still not online, and Wen Yang has many questions that he cannot ask even if he wants to.
So she could only try to figure out how to fish out this person hiding in the dark by herself...
After experiencing a night of assassination, although everyone was still a little tired, in order not to delay the journey, at the urging of officials from the Ministry of Rites, the marriage team set out again early the next morning.
Fortunately, the next few days were very safe, and no further assassinations occurred at the post station.
Soon, the team arrived at the border of Jiang State. Due to the complex and primitive terrain of the border, their speed slowed down significantly after approaching the border. After all, the mountain road was narrow and winding, and could only accommodate a team of people to pass slowly.
After stepping onto the primitive mountain path, the scent of moist soil could be clearly felt in the air, and the chirping of birds, beasts and insects could be faintly heard. Despite this natural and tranquil scene, Luo An could faintly smell a hint of danger.
Because as soon as he stepped into the woods, he found traces of trampled soil on the ground... Although it looked messy, it inexplicably made Luo An feel alert.
He frowned as he sat on his horse, his sharp eyes carefully scanning the surroundings. He then whispered to the surrounding Iron Eagle Guards, "Keep a tight formation! Don't spread yourself too thin. Stay alert, protect the princess' carriage, and be prepared for a surprise attack at any time!"
When the Iron Eagle Guards heard Luo An's order, they all tightened their spears.
At this time, on a hidden hillside, a group of bandits were lying in ambush in the dense bushes. Their eyes were fixed on the winding mountain road below, with greed flashing in their eyes.
A thin bandit with yellow teeth put down his binoculars and said happily to the fat black bandit beside him: "Boss, this is the team that came to Jiang Kingdom for the marriage!"
The bandit who was called the leader nodded and said, "Brothers, if we succeed in this mission, these treasures will be enough for us to live happily for the rest of our lives." There was a hint of excitement in his voice.
A one-eyed bandit wearing an eyepatch timidly said, "Boss, I heard that the Princess of Ling Kingdom is being escorted by a team of elite guards for her marriage. Wouldn't it be too risky for us to hijack such a team..."
A bandit with a scar on his face rolled his eyes upon hearing this and said sarcastically, "What are you afraid of? We've been in this forest for so many years. We've seen and robbed everyone. Are you scared by just a few guards?"
Huang Ya, standing by, seemed to agree with Scar's words. He snorted coldly, "What we're doing is a life-threatening business. Wealth and glory come at the cost of our lives, don't you understand? We haven't even started yet, and you're already discouraged. If you can do it, do it. If you don't want to, get out. Don't let us get in the way of our fight for wealth and glory!"
"I..." The one-eyed bandit wanted to explain something.
But the fat black bandit tutted impatiently, glanced at the one-eyed man with some displeasure, and said in a deep voice, "I haven't even started the fight yet, and you're already admitting defeat. Morale can't be lost, understand?"
The one-eyed bandit was so embarrassed that his face turned red, but he couldn't refute it. He could only lower his head silently and hold the scimitar in his hand tightly.
Seeing the one-eyed man shut up, the fat black bandit spoke to the group of minions behind him: "Wait until they enter our encirclement. Listen to my signal and everyone attack together. We want to show these Ling Kingdom guards who is the true master of this forest!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the morale of the bandits was instantly boosted, as if they could already see themselves rolling around in the pile of treasure.
As the marriage team went deeper into the woods, the bandits on the hill also began to slowly move their positions. Their positions were light and skillful, and they approached the marriage team below silently.
The fat black bandit stared at the movement with sharp eyes until the moment the marriage team stepped into the ambush circle he had set up in advance. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes and he suddenly shook the signal flag in his hand.
"Charge!" The rough and loud shout instantly echoed in the mountains and forests, like a charge horn.