The reborn girl always wants to escape, but the abstinent marquis hugs her and coaxes her!

Chapter 131 Assassination

The fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month is the day to return to Beijing.

Calculating the date, I can return to Beijing just in time for the Chinese New Year.

Before she knew it, Xu Rongrong had been staying in Yuzhou City for nearly two months.

This is also the first time she has been away from Beijing for such a long time.

She had experienced so many twists and turns during her time in Yuzhou that she actually felt reluctant to leave this place.

Unlike the two small cars when they came, there was a group of people who were very proud when they left.

It was at this time that Wu Mingshi, the prefect of Yuzhou, learned that the servants of the "county lady" were staying in an inconspicuous courtyard in Yuzhou City. He lamented the grand ceremony of the county lady's trip, saying that in addition to the guards and maids, she even brought a doctor with her. He hurriedly arranged for a carriage.

Xu Rongrong and Wen Yao rode in the same carriage. Because of Wen Yao's status as a "county lady", Magistrate Wu brought out the most luxurious carriage in the entire government office.

Not only is it spacious and soft, but there is also a layer under the frame with a charcoal basin inside to keep the whole car warm.

As soon as Wen Yao got into the car, he sighed with comfort.

"Miss, when you return to Beijing, we will also put on a grand ceremony."

Xu Rongrong smiled but said nothing.

The driver was Chu He, the same person who came here.

He leaned against the carriage frame and lazily glanced at Mu Rong who was riding slowly on his horse.

Shu Qing had a small carriage all to himself, with the herbs Xu Rongrong had bought in Jiangnan placed in the corner. Mu Aiyin's previous injuries had not fully healed yet, so he sat on the carriage, driving the horse while recuperating.

Luo Xiao and Luo Yuqi declined Magistrate Wu's arrangement and booked a carriage from a carriage company in the city, which made them feel comfortable.

Prefect Wu originally wanted to arrange someone to escort her, but Xu Rongrong didn't want to bother her too much, so she asked Wen Yao to decline.

She originally thought that she would not encounter any danger if she took the official road back to Beijing.

But the facts told her that the world is unpredictable...

Because they were not in a hurry to go back, they only arrived at Xianzhou Inn in the afternoon of the fifth day.

The closer you get to the north, the colder the weather becomes.

Because the charcoal in the car needed to be changed, Wen Yao helped his young lady get out.

Xu Rongrong wore a sky-blue satin fox-tail pleated gown, a five-colored palace sash with a butterfly pattern and long tassels tied around her waist, deerskin boots on her feet, a goose-yellow feather gauze crane cloak on the outside, and a purple hood on her head, wrapping herself tightly.

In her hand, she held a hand warmer with a crabapple-shaped copper flower. Seeing this, Mu Rong asked the inn to prepare hot water so that Xu Rongrong could rest in warmth for a while.

Xu Rongrong, who was sitting in the inn, felt a little embarrassed.

Luo Yuqi sat opposite her. The little girl was only wearing a half-new three-color silver-skulled jacket with a collar and a gray squirrel wind collar. She looked at Xu Rongrong intently, "The county lady is still feeling weak."

Xu Rongrong's face turned even redder when she heard this.

Luo Xiao knocked her daughter on the head quickly: "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think everyone is like you, so tough?"

Luo Yuqi stuck out her tongue, wrinkled her nose and smiled.

However, Shu Qing, who was standing by, was very serious. He said, "The county lady has been through a lot. After recovering from her illness, she fell off a cliff and caught a cold overnight. She is indeed a little weak. She must take good care of herself from now on."

Xu Rongrong replied, "I understand."

Upon hearing this, Mu Rong instructed Mu Lu, "Go to the inn and ask them to buy two new blankets and put them in the car." Mu Lu sniffed and said, "Master is really caring. He should always care about us, his subordinates."

Mu Rong glanced at him and said, "You're right. Let Guanyi add a layer of cushioning to Mu Ai's carriage frame."

Mu Lu: “…”

So, he has nothing to do with it.

The group of people ate something to warm their stomachs at the inn and then set off again.

Xu Rongrong took off her cloak and just as she sat down, she felt something strange: "The carriage seems different?"

Wen Yao smiled and said, "The Marquis specifically ordered two new blankets to be added so that the young lady can lie down more comfortably."

Xu Rongrong hesitated and remained silent after hearing this.

As the carriage swayed, she lifted the curtain and looked out.

Mu Rong rode beside her all the way. His dark leopard skin cloak was blown up by the wind, revealing the dark-colored casual clothes underneath. Wrapped around his body, he looked thin and tall.

Mu Rong turned around and met Xu Rongrong's gaze.

He raised his hand and lowered her curtains again: "Don't come out, it's windy outside."

Although his injuries had healed, his complexion still did not look as healthy as usual.

Come to think of it, it's a bit cold.

Wen Yao noticed that her young lady's face was a little gloomy, so she whispered, "Our carriage is very large. Would you like to invite the Marquis to come in and keep warm?"

Xu Rongrong did not answer.

But from what Wen Yao saw, he knew that his young lady had tacitly agreed.

So he stood up happily, and just as he was about to open the door, the carriage suddenly shook.

Wen Yao fell backwards. "There's an assassin!" Mu Lu exclaimed outside the car.

Then the sound of feather arrows whistling was heard.

The driver of the carriage for the Luo family mother and daughter was a coachman from a carriage company. He had never seen such a scene before, so he hid under the carriage with his head in his hands.

Mu Rong shouted from outside the car: "Don't come out!"

Then the sound of weapons clashing could be heard.

Wen Yao held Xu Rongrong's hand tightly and said, "Don't be afraid, Miss. With the Marquis and Guard Chu here, everything will be fine."

Seeing the little girl shaking desperately and still comforting herself, Xu Rongrong felt warm in her heart.

The two times Wen Yao was attacked before, Luo Shu was always by his side. This was the first time.

Xu Rongrong dragged the small table from the car, pressed it against the door, and said, "Well, they can't get in."

In just a few words, countless sharp arrows hit Xu Rongrong's carriage with a clang of their own.

Fortunately, the carriage provided by Magistrate Wu was very sturdy and not a single arrow could penetrate it.

Xu Rongrong was a little worried about the other two carriages.

As if understanding her worries, Luo Xiao shouted, "We are fine!" Not knowing who the visitor was, she did not reveal Xu Rongrong's identity, but just used these four short words to tell Xu Rongrong not to worry about them.

"The archers are hiding in the woods. My Lord, please stay here to protect the young lady. I will get rid of them." This was Chu He's voice.

Then Mu Rong shouted, "Mu Ai and Mu Lu go together."

"Yes."

I don’t know how long it took, but the fierce rain of arrows gradually slowed down amid the screams.

Wen Yao forced herself to remain calm: "Miss...it's okay!"

Her lips had already turned pale. "Don't be careless," Xu Rongrong comforted her.

After a long time, the rain of arrows outside the car finally stopped.

It seems that no matter who took action, they knew that they were no match for Mu Rong and others, so they wanted to take their lives with a rain of arrows.

Fortunately, they have Chu He here, who knows best how to deal with archers.

But... to be able to defeat the opponent so quickly, Chu He must have been at the forefront. Xu Rongrong felt a little uneasy.

"Guard Chu is seriously injured!" Mu Lu's voice came from a distance.

Xu Rongrong opened the car door with a swish.

Mu Rong quickly stopped her. At this time, there was a blood mark on his cheek and multiple arrow wounds on his arms.

He reached out and pushed Xu Rongrong back into the car: "Don't move, I'm going to see him!"

Xu Rongrong knew that if she went out at this time, not only would it not solve the problem, but it would also cause more trouble, so she returned to the car: "Thank you, my Lord, please... protect Chu He."

There was earnestness in her eyes.

This gaze is for another man...

Mu Rong felt bitter, but now was not the time to worry about it. He closed the car door and flew into the forest.

Chu He was shot by several arrows and lay among the corpses of a group of men in black, his face pale.

Mu Ai and Mu Lu surrounded him, at a loss as to what to do.

Mu Rong shouted, "Mu Ai, go back and protect the young lady. I will handle this."

When Mu Ai walked away, Mu Rong raised his hand and cut off the tail of the arrow.

"It's too cold here. Put him on my back." Mu Rong said.

Mu Lu cleared his throat and whispered, "Master... Miss, please treat Guard Chu..."

He was a little bit unable to say the following words.

But my Lord should understand what he means. This man is a skilled martial artist, good-looking, and is the personal guard of the young lady... This is my Lord's number one rival!

Mu Rong shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! Help him up!"

Seeing that his master was so determined, Mu Lu agreed readily. He immediately helped Chu He onto his master's back and supported him all the way.

The thought he had just had was indeed somewhat despicable.

But... fortunately, the Marquis did not agree, so his conscience was not too sad.

Xu Rongrong watched them coming from afar, and hurriedly worked with Wen Yao to clean and quiet the carriage, while Shu Qing was also waiting in the carriage.

Everyone worked together to lift Chu He into the car. At this time, Chu He was already pale and his breath was weak.

Shu Qing hurried forward. After a few breaths, he murmured, "It's okay, it's okay. The internal organs are not damaged."

Xu Rongrong quickly opened the medicine bag and took out the medicine she had prepared with the Sanguisorba officinalis. She was about to hand it over, but hesitated. Mu Rong's internal injuries were, to some extent, masked by the Sanguisorba officinalis's potent properties.

Would it be the same if used on Chu He?

Mu Rong saw all her hesitation, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether he was worried or happy.

This feeling of making wedding clothes for others...

Fortunately, Shu Qing quickly broke the silence. He took the medicine from Xu Rongrong's hand and said, "Guard Chu's injuries are different from the Marquis'. The Marquis was shot by an arrow, which damaged his heart meridian, leading to internal injuries. Guard Chu urgently needs to stop the bleeding, and this medicine is the most suitable."

Xu Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this.

Mu Rong quietly exited the car.