Chapter 419: Shameless Retaliation (1)
Chapter 419: Shameless Retaliation (1)
From a young age, Xiao Ruiyuan had been galloping across the battlefield, commanding an army of 100,000 soldiers and killing enemies in the field. If he didn't have some tricks up his sleeve, not only would he be unable to deter the princes and lords eyeing the crown prince's position, but it would also be impossible for him to grow up under the watchful eyes of his stepmother, who sought to eliminate him.
"Take him away and send his head to that person. Say it's a New Year's gift from me."
Having obtained the desired answer, Xiao Ruiyuan waved his hand and coldly instructed the shadow guard. His entire body exuded a strong murderous aura, and his originally icy voice carried a chilling menace, as if coated with frost.
"Yes!" The shadow guard obeyed, dragging away the spy who had already turned into a lump of flesh. Two more shadow guards appeared and lit a stick of incense in the corner. Once the bloodstains on the ground were cleaned, the heavy scent of blood was completely dispelled by the curling smoke.
The atmosphere in the room was tense, and the silence was so profound that one could hear a pin drop. Xiao Ruiyuan stared out the window, lost in thought, with an increasingly intense aura of killing intent that made Xiao Jiu, standing nearby, shiver with fear.
Recalling the brutal methods used by his master during the interrogation, a chill ran from Xiao Jiu's feet to his head. He also realized very clearly the importance of the girl from the Mo family, who frequently corresponded with his master.
A knocking sound, mixed with some anxiety and unease, interrupted his thoughts. Xiao Ruiyuan turned his gaze towards Xiao Jiu. "Send a message to Shiyi, reminding him to remember the task I gave him before the expedition. If there's any mistake, tell him to bring his head to see me!"
"Understood!" Xiao Jiu saluted with a fist and obediently received the order, concealing the surprise in his eyes. He didn't know what task his master had assigned to Shiyi, but from the current situation, it must be related to the girl from the Mo family.
Left alone in the large study, Xiao Ruiyuan spread out the blank paper on the desk. He picked up the pen, but paused before writing, and slowly put it down, deciding not to write after all.
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He had always been extremely cautious in his correspondence with Yan'er, but it seemed someone had still noticed. That person didn't dare to attack him directly, so they tried to find out who was close to him to use them as leverage! Fortunately, they didn't know much and hadn't tracked it down to Yan'er. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unbearable for him.
There were definitely spies in the army watching his every move. Knowing that person's temperament, receiving the "gift" he sent would undoubtedly infuriate them, causing them to monitor him even more closely. If he continued frequent correspondence with Yan'er, it would surely expose her existence and bring her danger.
His gaze fell on the blank paper in front of him, and his expression turned cold as the murderous intent around him grew even stronger.
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It was now the 27th of the twelfth lunar month. Most families in Liuyang Village were busy with New Year's preparations, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with the essence of the holiday.
This year had been favorable with good weather. The newly cultivated land, though not yielding an excellent harvest, was still abundant. With three years of tax exemption, the villagers' lives were much better compared to last year's dire situation after fleeing.
However, one family was an exception. For the past two days, they had been running to the Mo family's doorstep, crying and wailing. If not driven away, they would howl there all day long, causing immense annoyance to the Mo family.
Despite being chased away several times, Wang Dali remained persistent. One day, he brought his entire family and knelt at the Mo family's gate. Such a scene during the New Year was truly inauspicious. Even though the Mo family didn't believe in such superstitions, it still made them uncomfortable.
Early in the morning, Mo Qingze had taken a carriage to deliver New Year's gifts to the teacher. The rest of the family listened inside, growing increasingly irritable. Zhen'er and Yun Zhao were so frustrated that they wished they could take a kitchen knife and drive that annoying family far away.
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