bestfiction Chapter 211 The Death of Lord Changping and Lady Hu (Part 2)
Chapter 211 The Death of Lord Changping and Lady Hu (Part 2)
On the surface, the deaths of Lord Changping and Lady Hu appeared to go unnoticed, but in reality, a group of spies carefully planted by the King of Qin were constantly monitoring their every move. These people lurked in the shadows, silently observing Lord Changping and Lady Hu's every action like ghosts.
Unexpectedly, that night they witnessed Li Xin swiftly and mercilessly kill both Changping Jun and Hu Ji. This bloody and cruel scene deeply shocked the soldiers responsible for surveillance; their eyes widened in astonishment, as if they could not believe what they were seeing.
Shocked, they reacted swiftly, silently gathering once more in the familiar cave. Under the cover of night, the surroundings were shrouded in mist, only their black clothing vaguely visible. The atmosphere inside the cave was heavy; the group exchanged glances in silence. Finally, one of them broke the silence, lowering his voice to say, "Li Xin actually killed Lord Changping and Lady Hu! What are we going to do now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, another person couldn't help but exclaim, "I really didn't expect Li Xin to be so ruthless. He didn't even blink when he killed someone, and his movements were so clean and efficient that it was astonishing."
At this moment, someone nearby quickly responded, "Alright, alright, what time is it? Stop spouting off like this! We need to come up with a solution right away. Sixth Brother, stop being so irreverent!"
Upon hearing this, the man known as "Sixth Brother" felt extremely wronged and pouted, retorting, "Where did I act improperly? I suggested we hold off on making a move and observe for a while longer, and everyone agreed. But who could have predicted Li Xin would suddenly attack? Besides, I was just stating the facts and praising him a few times. How did that make me a bootlicker?" A heated argument erupted again among the people in the cave.
Not long after, the leader suddenly raised his hand and shouted, "Alright! Stop arguing!" His shout was like a booming bell, instantly silencing the crowd who were arguing fiercely.
The eldest brother took a deep breath and slowly said, “Gentlemen, let’s stop arguing. Lord Changping and Lady Hu deserved to die. The evidence of their plot to harm General Li Xin is irrefutable. Even if General Li Xin hadn’t made a move, we would have eliminated them sooner or later. Now that General Li Xin has taken action first, let’s pretend we know nothing about it. After we return to Qin, we will report the truth to the King and ask him to punish us.”
After saying this, the leader looked around at everyone and saw that they all had solemn expressions and seemed somewhat downcast. So he comforted them, saying, "There's no need for everyone to be so worried. Perhaps it won't be long before we can return to Qin safely. At that time, everything will be settled."
Hearing their leader's comforting words, the group, who had been feeling heavy-hearted, immediately felt much lighter. One of them nodded slightly and chimed in, "Yes, the leader is right. We should hurry up and finish what we're doing." The others agreed, chatted for a few more minutes, and then, under the cover of darkness, hurried back to their respective posts.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, but the maid Chunhua still hadn't seen Madam Hu get up. She stood outside the door, calling softly to Madam Hu, but there was no response from inside. A growing unease rose in Chunhua's heart; she anxiously raised her voice, but still, no one answered.
Finally, Chunhua could no longer suppress her anxiety and forcefully pushed open the door. Instantly, a strong stench of blood assaulted her nostrils, causing Chunhua to frown and her stomach to churn. Suppressing her discomfort, she cautiously walked around the screen and peered towards the bed. That fleeting glimpse was enough to make Chunhua's eyes widen in terror, a piercing scream escaped her throat, and then everything went black as she fainted.
The piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the courtyard. The other maids rushed into the room to see what had happened. When they saw the blood-soaked bed and Chunhua lying unconscious beside it, many of the more timid maids fainted on the spot. The room was filled with screams and gasps, and some maids turned and ran outside in panic, shouting, "Murder!"
Meanwhile, Changping Jun's courtyard was already in complete chaos. The early-rising servants, preparing to clean the courtyard, faintly smelled a bloody odor in the distance, and following the scent, discovered bloodstains slowly seeping through the doors and windows.
The servant screamed in terror. When the guards arrived and opened the door, they saw the decapitated body of Lord Changping. This horrifying scene terrified everyone, and people began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
Almost simultaneously, the news that Changping Jun and Hu Ji had been murdered struck like a thunderbolt, making everyone's heart leap into their throats.
The maids and servants were all pale and terrified. They couldn't understand why two murders had occurred in such a short time, when they had only just moved to this seemingly safe city. Everyone speculated about the identity of the murderer, and they all agreed that it was the work of the indigenous people.
Li Xin and Li You learned almost simultaneously of the shocking news that Lord Changping and Lady Hu had been brutally murdered. Their faces grave, they immediately led their guards to the house where Lord Changping had been killed.
As they approached the house, they could see a large, dark crowd gathered in the distance, whispering and talking amongst themselves, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere. Suddenly, a shout rang out from the crowd: "General Li and Lord Li have arrived!" Hearing this, the people who had been huddled together quickly parted to the sides, automatically making way for them.
Li Xin and Li You strode into the room and immediately saw the dismembered body of Lord Changping. His head had rolled to the side of the bed, while his body lay at the doorway, blood staining the surrounding floor. Upon seeing this, Li You gasped, thinking to himself, "Li Xin is ruthless!"
However, just moments later, Li You quickly composed himself and feigned a heartbroken expression. He clutched his chest and cried out in anguish, "Lord Changping, how could you leave us like this? Just last night we were drinking and laughing together, and now we're separated by death!"
Li You's heart-wrenching cries echoed through the room, each sound resonating in the ears of everyone present, moving them deeply. Many people's eyes instantly welled with tears, their reddened eyes revealing profound sorrow. Even the usually cold and ruthless Li Xin, watching the grief-stricken Li You pounding his chest and stamping his feet, wore a look of deep sorrow on his face, as if he truly felt immense regret for Changping Jun's death, making it unbearable to look at him any longer.