Fifteen miles east of Liuheyuan, there is a river, like a trickle of jade belt, flowing from south to north.
Although there is a moon, thin black clouds cover most of the moonlight. The dim moonlight shines faintly on the earth, and the shadows of people cast on the river, like countless wronged ghosts standing by the River Styx in Hell.
Thirty men, thirty swords, thirty bows, and three hundred arrows!
Covered from head to toe, only thirty pairs of eyes like wild wolves and poisonous snakes are left. No matter who it is, being stared at by one of these eyes may tremble with fear. If such thirty pairs of eyes stare at the same person,
It might scare him to death.
These people may not have very high levels of warriors, but their killing methods are definitely not weaker than those of high-level warriors, and their methods are even much better.
A true warrior pursues the secret and essence of martial arts itself.
These people only pursue murderous methods and use all possible means to kill their targets.
If they faced each other head-on, they would be easily defeated by martial arts masters, but if they did not follow the rules, they could kill warriors whose Tao scores were much higher than theirs.
The man holding the lantern slowly walked out of the crowd.
He was dressed in a gray robe, with only two cruel and indifferent eyes exposed from his whole body, and he was holding a lantern in his hand.
It was a palace lantern, exactly the same as the yellow palace lantern that Mr. Guo hung outside Liujin Courtyard in Liuheyuan. It glowed with a faint yellow light. On the lampshade of butter paper, seven large characters were drawn with a brush: "Sun, Moon, Stars and Dusk".
The palace lantern swayed gently, and its faint light was like a guiding lantern by the River Styx.
The gray-robed man's voice was calm and indifferent: "Remember this lamp and kill everyone inside."
Thirty pairs of sharp and cruel eyes stared at the palace lantern, as if they were implanting every detail of the palace lantern into their minds.
Soon, the man in gray robe took out another painting from his arms and opened the scroll. The painting on it was of a person, a child of more than ten years old. The features and eyes were none other than Liu Jin, the grandson of Prince Qian.
"This is your goal." The man in gray robe said coldly: "Kill him!"
After confirming that these people had memorized the images in the painting, the man in gray robe led the scroll into ashes in the palace lantern.
"Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu!" The man in gray robe said slowly.
If this is a name, it would be better to say that these are just three code names.
Three masked men in black clothes came out in response.
"The three of you, each lead a team of ten people each, and enter the hospital from three sides!" The man in gray robe ordered: "Don't act rashly until you see the palace lantern. Once you see it, you will be killed without mercy!"
All three should be at the same time.
"My sons, go, your feat tonight will earn immeasurable benefits for yourself and your family." The man in gray robe waved his hand and pointed directly in the direction of Liuheyuan: "Kill!"
The three groups of men and horses were like three bolts of lightning, flashing at the same time. Under the dim moonlight, they divided into three groups and sneaked towards Liuheyuan like ghosts in the dark night.
When the real army arrives, they may not necessarily be able to enter Liuheyuan quickly, but for this group of experts who have been engaged in dark night activities for many years, they have no doubt that they will easily sneak in even if Liuheyuan is heavily protected.
If there really are humans similar to ghosts in this world, they must be this kind of people.
"Can they succeed?" A strange voice suddenly came from behind the man in gray robe, like an old man sighing before he died.
"No." The man in gray robe said simply.
"Then you let them die?" Amid the sigh, an old woman who looked very old appeared slowly. In the middle of her eyebrows, there was a small tumor, which looked very strange, just like the people on the Naihe Bridge.
Po Meng drinking the ecstasy soup.
She was using a crutch as thick as her arm, which looked very simple.
"It's not about dying!" The man in gray robe said calmly: "It's about dying worth it."
"What difference does it make?"
"Sending one's death is just to die in vain, and death is worthwhile, which means that their death will bring us a lot of help." The voice of the man in gray robe was full of indifference and cruelty.
The old woman sighed softly and said nothing.
The man in gray robe sneered: "With that woman's cunning, it is impossible not to guess that this group of people will appear. She must be fully prepared there."
"She is waiting for you to enter the urn!" the old woman said with emotion as she looked at the sons and gentlemen walking away.
"If the attack is too simple and too weak, she will definitely be on guard. But this group is the elite that I have carefully cultivated, and there is even a chance of success. If the woman wants to extinguish them, she must put a lot of thought and effort into it."
The price will be heavy." The man in gray robe said coldly: "After such a powerful attack, she will definitely think that this is our all-out effort. After a fierce battle alone, her guard will definitely relax.
This relaxation also contains our opportunities.”
"Chance?"
"Yes!" The man in gray robe nodded and said, "My killing move is at this moment."
The old woman pondered for a moment, sighed, and said with a sigh: "I hope their deaths will not be in vain, and I hope your killing move can really do something!"
The man in gray robe was the only one silent, and finally said with an extremely certain voice: "Definitely!"
When Xue Poye heard Eunuch Guo's voice, he immediately went out, closed the small door of the back room, and quickly came to the front hall.
Xiao Shitou hid behind him obediently, and Eunuch Guo also walked outside the hall door. He looked at Xue Poye who came through the door with a smile, and even said with some intimacy: "Are you still busy? Let's go to our house.
When I get here, I’m very thirsty and want to ask for a cup of tea, but I don’t know if it’s convenient or not?”
"Convenient, convenient!" Xue Poye laughed and said, "Of course it is very convenient."
I invited Eunuch Guo to sit down at the table, poured tea, and asked, "Eunuch, haven't you rested so late?"
Eunuch Guo glanced around and saw the teacup left on the table, which was the teacup Liu Jin had just drunk the drug from. He asked, "So you have guests here?"
Xue Poye laughed and said: "It's just that my sister is bored and came over to talk. There are no guests. I am not familiar with the place here, so there are no guests. I am afraid that I want to make some good friends, but others will look at me.
Not okay? Just like I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with my father-in-law, can he like it? Haha...!"
Eunuch Guo laughed twice, took a sip of tea, and then said in a low voice: "The yard is not peaceful at the moment. Everything is a little tight. After this period of time, everything will be fine."
Xu Poye pretended to be confused and said: "It's not peaceful? Why is it not peaceful? I think it's good?"
Eunuch Guo looked at Xue Poye with a sympathetic look, laughed twice, said nothing more, just lowered his head and drank tea.
Xue Poye looked sideways at Eunuch Guo. It must be strange for this damn eunuch to suddenly come here at this time. However, Xue Poye really didn't know why he came.
It would be too weird to say that he came because of Liu Jin. Even if he wanted to put Liu Jin down, he had just decided a moment ago. How could Eunuch Guo know?
Seeing Eunuch Guo drinking tea slowly, listening to something from time to time, and really not planning to leave soon, Xue Poye felt a little anxious.
In the Liuheyuan, the outside infiltrators were silent and divided into three groups to wander around the huge palace.
Even if the vigilant guardians found clues, the clues were extinguished in just an instant, and everything returned to calm. This group of murderers shuttled through the Liuheyuan in an orderly and intelligent manner.
In this palace, the guards brought by the eldest princess and the guards previously arranged in the courtyard total more than 300 people, scattered in every corner of the palace. There is no doubt that in the eldest princess's Chanjuan Garden and the courtyard where Liu Jin lives
Outside, the protection is the most stringent.
Guards in the light and hidden in the dark are always alert to the arrival of assassins.
Ever since the assassination of Liu Jin, as the captain of the Habayashi Guards and the chief of guard of the eldest princess Luan Jia, Ding Yi has always been conscientious and conscientious, even wishing to keep his eyes open when sleeping.
Being appointed as the captain of the guard this time and leading the Yulin Guard to protect Luan Jia is undoubtedly an affirmation of his ability.
The Habayashi Battalion is the Royal Guards, belonging to the inner court guard force. It has nothing to do with the three garrison armies of Kyoto. It is mainly responsible for the security of the inner courtyard of the imperial palace.
The purple men of Kyoto Prefecture are responsible for the security outside the Kyoto Imperial Palace, while the Habayashi Camp is responsible for the security of the inner court.
If the purple clothes of Kyoto Prefecture still have mixed meanings, then the assessment of Habayashi Wei is much more stringent. In addition to the personal abilities of ordinary people, their family and growth history will be strictly scrutinized.
The late emperor once said: "Compared with loyalty, there is no one better than Yulin!" This shows the status of Yulin Camp in the hearts of the royal family.
And every Habayashi guard in the Habayashi camp does have a strong personality and loyal beliefs, and has become a personal talisman of the royal family.
Yulinying's allegiance is to His Majesty the Emperor and the entire royal family!
As a long-tested Yulin Guard, Jia Dao was well-known in the Yulin Camp, and even served as deputy commander in this guard. However, he turned back and assassinated Liu Jin in front of the Jade Archway.
Loyalty has been greatly tested.
Many people in the Yulin camp had a vague idea in their minds that they dared to think but dare not say: "Which noble person instigated Jia Dao to do the crime?"
Everyone knows that except for the royal family, it is really difficult for external forces to penetrate into the Yulin Camp, let alone bribe the Yulin Guards.
Behind Jia Dao, there is of course a pair of irresistible hands controlling him.
Ding Yi drank wine, his expression gloomy, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly.
Liu Jin's courtyard looks very simple, but few people know how difficult it is to enter that ordinary courtyard. In addition to a few Yulin guards appointed by Eunuch Qin, there are other people in the courtyard.
Weird stuff.
Even the majestic Yulin Guards Commander cannot be relied upon easily.
Although most of the things ordered by Eunuch Qin are very simple, no one dares to violate these simple things. Just like when Liu Jin arrived one day, Eunuch Qin just ordered that no one except the Yulin Guards whom he appointed should come near the courtyard.
, this order also became a prohibition.
Thinking that the annoying eunuch Guo could occasionally pass by that courtyard in his capacity as a deacon and eunuch, and even that inexplicable pair of siblings lived next to the courtyard, Ding Yi was itching with hatred.
However, this kind of hatred did not keep him silent for too long. A rapid sound of flute and bamboo suddenly sounded in the silent night sky.
A cruel sneer appeared at the corner of Ding Yi's mouth, it was finally here!
Xue Poye and Eunuch Guo heard the harsh sound of bamboo flutes at the same time.
Eunuch Guo, who had been drinking tea in silence, made Xue Poye want to beat him up. His expression suddenly became weird. He couldn't help but stand up. He only stood halfway and saw Xue Poye looking at him with a very strange look.
He stared at himself and stood still for a moment, half standing and half squatting, feeling extremely embarrassed.
"My father-in-law likes to set off firecrackers?" Xue Poye laughed and said, "What day is it today? There seems to be firecrackers set off outside."
Eunuch Guo laughed dryly again, but his attention was obviously not here. He glanced at the door, as if waiting for something.
In the backyard, a small stone was placed by the window and he looked into the room. He saw Liu Jin lying motionless on a chair with his teeth clenched, while the green lady was anxiously walking back and forth in the room, looking full of things.
thoughts.
The situation inside is a bit strange. Although I don't know what happened, I always feel that the Green Lady has something up her sleeve.
He had a close relationship with Xue Poye, but he only maintained a superficial respect for the Green Lady. At this moment, he felt that the Green Lady was acting strangely, and he immediately became alert, casually grabbing a wooden stick and holding it in his hand.
The green lady was naturally extremely anxious. She thought she would take the risk tonight and kidnap Liu Jin out of the Liuheyuan. However, Eunuch Guo suddenly arrived and relied on the momentum of not leaving, which disrupted the original plan. She tried to rush out several times.
He went out to subdue Eunuch Guo, but Xue Poye did not give any instructions. He also knew in his heart that he could not act rashly in this Liuheyuan, so he could only endure it.
"call out"!
There was another harsh sound of flute and bamboo.
This time the sound was actually very close, as if it was ringing in her ears. The green lady's delicate body trembled. She, who has been experienced for a long time, knew that this was no ordinary sound. I was afraid it was some kind of code, so she immediately held it.
There are several silver needles in the palm of his hand. If there is any abnormal movement, Liu Jin must be controlled no matter what.
Xue Poye and Eunuch Guo naturally heard the sound of the flute and bamboo.
This time Eunuch Guo could no longer sit still. He quickly walked to the gate with Fuchen in hand and looked towards the yard next door.
"What happened?" Xue Poye walked over slowly and asked in a low voice: "Why is father-in-law so nervous?"
"Nervous?" Eunuch Guo glanced sideways at Xue Poye and whispered in a high voice: "When has our family ever been nervous? Xue Shitou, there are some things we shouldn't say nonsense. We just heard this strange voice, so we came out to take a look.
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The moment the two of them finished speaking, a rain of arrows fell from the sky towards Liu Jin's yard.
This rain of arrows came so suddenly that the four Yulin Guards scattered in the courtyard did not expect that with a "pop", one of the Yulin Guards was hit by an arrow in his shoulder, which penetrated into his bones.
This round of arrow rain was not only sudden, but also swift and extremely powerful.
After all, these Yulin Guards are the elite among the elite. When they suddenly encountered a powerful enemy, they did not panic. As they dodged the sharp arrows, they heard the sound of their swords. They pulled out their waist swords and danced. Several groups of silver lights flashed, and it turned out that they were...
After blocking this round of arrow rain, Lin Wei gritted his teeth to hold on to the arrow that had been hit, and waved the sword in his other hand to block all the incoming sharp arrows.
After a round of arrows, several Yulin guards shouted in a deep voice: "There are assassins!" They ran to the door of the house resolutely, guarded with swords, and were on full alert.
The enemy did not show up for a while, but instead there were harsh sounds of metal clashing and shrill screams coming from the woods behind the rockery.
These killing machines were obviously aware of the tricks of the guards hiding in the dark. Before attacking the courtyard, they cleared out the guards hiding around like a violent storm.
Xue Poye finally heard the shrill screams outside and frowned with a stern look on his face.
The Yu Linwei's call of "there is an assassin" startled Xue Poye. At this moment, Green Lady also came over quickly, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, she leaned closer and whispered: "There is an assassin?"
Xue Poye pulled the green lady back quickly and asked in a low voice: "How is Liu Jin?"
"Still sleeping." Green Lady whispered: "What happened?"
Xue Poye went to the side door, took out the bow and arrows he had placed there, and said seriously: "Maybe there are really assassins coming, and our plan may not work. Wake up Liu Jin quickly, and we will discuss the kidnapping later."
The green lady was a little reluctant, but when she heard the sounds of fighting and screams coming from time to time, she also understood that the situation was critical. She gritted her teeth and ran straight to the back room.
Xue Poye grabbed the arrow box and carried it behind his back. He held a long bow in his hand and ignored Eunuch Guo. He followed the green lady and ran towards the back room.
Eunuch Guo didn't notice the actions of Xue Poye and Lady Lu at all. He stood in front of the door, listening to the dull killing sounds spreading around, with an uneasy expression on his face, and a hint of excitement.
The moment the green lady opened the door, she was shocked and stood in front of the door.
"What's wrong?" Xue Poye concentrated on guarding, lest the flames of war spread to his yard at any time, and his right hand holding the bow was firm and strong.
"He...he's missing?" The green lady's delicate body trembled slightly.
Xue Poye stepped forward and took a look, only to see that the room was empty, no one was there, and Liu Jin, who was lying on the table, was nowhere to be seen.
"What's going on?" Xue Poye frowned and looked around. This room was very simple. If someone was hiding, it would be easy to tell. He quickly determined that Liu Jin would not be hiding in it.
The green lady also clung to the silver needle and bit her lip, feeling unspeakably annoyed.
"The medicine has worn off?" Xue Poye suspected that the medicine had worn off and Liu Jin took advantage of it and ran away.
"No." The green lady said firmly: "I use 'Lingxu Powder', and it will take two hours at the fastest."
Xue Poye's brows tightened, he pondered for a moment, then suddenly returned to the courtyard, looked around, finally sighed, and said helplessly: "Little Shitou, little Shitou, what trouble are you causing to your master at this time?"
In the flower garden at the corner of the courtyard, there was a big stone lying underneath. Xue Poye remembered that this stone was not in this place before, so it must have been a small stone that had been moved here.
If the guess is correct, Xiao Shitou has already left here with Liu Jin on his back.
Listening to the sounds outside becoming more and more mixed, and the murderous intention getting stronger and stronger, Xue Poye was worried for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Be careful." He rushed over without hesitation, stepped on the stone, climbed up the wall, and jumped
Go down.
Xue Poye was agile and flexible, which was very different from before. The green lady saw it from behind and couldn't help but be surprised. How did she know that this was the reason for the "Ecstasy Heart Technique"? Today, Xue Poye is even a little stone, and his body functions are...
It has evolved rapidly. In just a few days, it has changed a lot.dd