vrcanaries Chapter 120 Deception
Chapter 120 Deception
However, Fang Mo's patience was limited, and Su Rao could only give way and watch the Jinyiwei approaching the depths of the temple step by step.
In the tense atmosphere, Su Rao couldn't help but follow quietly, but unexpectedly found that another team of Jinyiwei was quietly approaching from the back door. With two teams surrounding them, the escape route of Huo Yuncong and Huo Chengyu was almost completely blocked.
The atmosphere in the temple became increasingly solemn, and the Huo father and daughter were trapped in the main hall.
The search operation of the Embroidered Uniform Guards was methodical, and even in the pure land of Buddhism, they displayed professional rigor and were not the least bit presumptuous. However, this meticulous search undoubtedly made the hiding place of the Huo father and daughter precarious.
Fang Mo's gaze finally locked onto an inconspicuous cabinet, and his movements became alert.
As the cabinet door slowly opened, Huo Chengyu's figure was exposed in front of everyone. Her terrified expression moved everyone present.
The cold light of the Embroidered Spring Knife flickered beside her slender neck, and life and death were just a matter of a moment.
Su Rao's heart was in her throat and she stared with bated breath.
And at this moment, Fang Mo seemed to have discovered something. He retracted the blade, and Huo Chengyu collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down his face. He kept repeating words of begging. An indescribable peculiar smell filled the air, causing the Jinyiwei present to frown and retreat.
Continue searching. Fang Mo gave the order and turned away, leaving Huo Chengyu with a glimmer of hope.
Su Rao's eyes moved between Huo Chengyu and the cabinet, with mixed feelings in her heart.
With the end of the search, the entire temple returned to peace again, but everyone knew that this struggle centered on revenge, deception, and survival was far from over.
Before leaving, Fang Mo's gaze slowly moved over Su Rao, as if he wanted to look directly into her heart.
There were complex emotions and unspoken words in those eyes, as if they were telling something silently.
"Concubine Su, please don't be too curious, lest you bring disaster upon yourself and ruin your good name at an early age." Fang Mo's words were heavy, carrying a warning that could not be ignored.
Su Rao did not choose to fight back, but responded gently with an almost shy smile.
"Thank you Captain Xu for your concern. I never thought that a person as insignificant as me could receive such care from Captain Xu." Her voice was soft, but it left a subtle hint of irony.
Fang Mo's expression instantly turned gloomy, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. He glared at Su Rao fiercely. Then, he said no more, turned around and strode away, leaving behind only a resolute back.
Behind him, a group of Jinyiwei looked at each other, exchanged puzzled glances, and secretly wondered in their hearts: Could it be that our captain, who has always been calm and self-possessed, was played a trick by the concubine of Prince Yi today?
This concubine is really bold and doesn't play by the rules.
Su Rao watched the Jinyiwei gradually disappear into the distance and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
She knew very well that those people were Fang Mo's confidants. Since Fang Mo didn't want to have anything to do with her, his warning and conversation just now would naturally not be leaked easily.
This realization allowed her to act without any scruples, without having to worry about damaging her reputation.
After all, in this deep palace, her reputation had long been unsatisfactory, and any additional rumors were nothing more than insignificant gossip to her.
When she turned around, Su Rao's gaze fell on Huo Chengyu again. She was still pretending to be stupid. The secret hidden in the cabinet behind her was the truth that Su Rao had guarded with her madness and stupidity at the cost of sacrificing her dignity.
She didn't expose it, but just sighed softly, turned around and left, feeling mixed emotions.
……
When he returned to his residence, Su Yi had been waiting anxiously outside for a long time.
Seeing Su Rao return safely, her frown finally relaxed and the stone in her heart fell to the ground.
"How could your distant cousin know how to remove poison?" Su Yi asked suspiciously.
As a biological sister, Su Yi naturally knew everything about Su Rao.
On the Su family's side, the relationship between relatives is simple and clear. As for Su Rao's mother Zhao's family, it has long been torn apart, and even if there are blood relatives, they have long lost contact.
In this way, the true identity of the so-called "distant cousin" becomes even more confusing.
Su Rao explained lightly, "It was just a coincidence that we met and I discovered that he had some extraordinary skills."
However, Su Yi's heart was still full of doubts. If it was really an accidental encounter, why would the other party be so caring towards Su Rao?
But seeing that Su Rao seemed to have something to hide, and Su Yi was not a good person, he temporarily put aside his doubts and did not delve into it further.
"We've finally dealt with the eldest princess." Su Yi said with lingering fear, a hint of apprehension in his tone.
"Not only that, the princess also gave me a promise." Su Rao continued.
Although this crisis was dangerous, it also allowed them to board the princess's big ship.
However, whether this ship is stable remains to be seen.
When the emperor is in power, the eldest princess's status is naturally secure, but once the King of Qi ascends the throne, the eldest princess's future will be full of variables, and she may have to act according to the King of Qi's mood.
Therefore, the most reliable strategy is to remove the evil spell from Prince Yi and help him ascend to the position of Crown Prince and even the throne in the future.
……
After changing the medicine, Su Rao planned to go to King Yi's residence.
However, the journey was not smooth, and she happened to meet the King of Qi.
The King of Qi at that time was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, and his manners were gentle and elegant. He was accompanied by an ordinary-looking attendant. The scar on his right cheek was particularly conspicuous, and there seemed to be a haze in his eyes.
He glanced at Su Rao quickly, then looked away. His casual expression seemed to reveal a hint of contempt.
Although Su Rao had no good feelings towards the King of Qi, out of courtesy, she still bowed respectfully and greeted him: "Your Highness the King of Qi."
King Qi's eyes swept across Su Rao lightly with a hint of amusement.
After Su Rao finished her ceremony, she quickly withdrew, fearing that she would become entangled with this hypocritical prince.
She didn't realize that after she left, the King of Qi's eyes were still fixed on her back, unwilling to look away for a long time.
His eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to penetrate her clothes and see into her inner secrets.
"Is this woman really a beauty?" The King of Qi asked the man beside him in a low voice.
The man replied indifferently with just one word: "Boring."
The King of Qi was stunned when he heard this.
In terms of appearance alone, Su Rao's face was charming and beautiful, her eyes seemed to be able to capture people's hearts, her figure was even more enchanting, and her skin was as white as snow. He was fortunate enough to touch it with his own hands, and the feeling is still unforgettable.
This friend is quite knowledgeable in love affairs. Such a beautiful woman, rare in the world, is described as "boring"?
"Why do you say that?" the King of Qi asked curiously.