The Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter and Her Heartless Lover!

life and death battle

Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu walked hand in hand through the dark corridors of the Shen Mansion. The atmosphere around them grew increasingly tense, even the air seemed thicker. Her heartbeat wasn't rapid, but rather as calm as a lake. She knew that every step she took tonight would determine her future. In this desperate struggle, any hesitation or weakness could become a fatal blow.

Shen Qianyun clearly hadn't underestimated her abilities, and neither had she underestimated him. Every move she made was fraught with danger. If she wasn't careful, the entire Shen Mansion could collapse completely. She couldn't even imagine the devastating blow that would come if Shen Qianyun truly found her weak spot.

"Miss, there is movement ahead." Nangong Xiu suddenly stopped and said in a low voice, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

Shen Yiyao scanned the surroundings meticulously, her gaze piercing the darkness like a sharp blade, instantly locking onto a hidden corner. She nodded slightly, motioning Nangong Xiu forward while she quietly approached the secluded area.

As expected, as she approached, a faint breath drifted in. Two figures passed by her silently. They were Shen Qianyun's confidants.

Shen Yiyao's eyebrows raised slightly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. She did not attack directly, but quietly followed the two people until they entered a secluded courtyard. The courtyard was brightly lit, and it was obvious that Shen Qianyun was directing the operation.

Shen Yiyao crouched down, silent, her eyes fixed on the movements in the courtyard, her mind already forming her own judgment. Shen Qianyun was clearly busy planning his next move. His target might not just be her—he might have already decided to attack the entire Shen family, even at the cost of pushing the entire clan into the abyss.

"Miss, what should we do?" Nangong Xiu asked quietly.

Shen Yiyao took a deep breath, her eyes sharp as a torch: "Don't be impatient for now, let's keep it steady and not alert the enemy."

Shen Yiyao's heart tightened as she quickly determined the enemy's position. She knew her risk of exposure had increased. If she didn't act now, she would be discovered by Shen Qianyun's pursuers and be surrounded on all sides.

"Nangong Xiu, follow me." Shen Yiyao said in a deep voice, and without hesitation, she took the lead and rushed towards the secret passage on the side.

Nangong Xiu followed closely behind, the two of them moving like ghosts through the darkness of the Shen Mansion. Several pursuers, noticing their movements, immediately drew their swords and gave chase, but their speed was far inferior to the swiftness of Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu. The two men navigated the intricate corridors, constantly increasing the distance between them and their pursuers, and finally managed to shake off their pursuers.

However, Shen Yiyao knew that this was only a temporary escape. Shen Qianyun's trap had been quietly laid, and she could no longer retreat.

Finally, they passed through the last wall and arrived at a hidden courtyard. This place was heavily guarded, and only a few people knew of its existence. Shen Yiyao stopped, took a deep breath, and focused her eyes: "This is our only chance."

Nangong Xiu nodded slightly: "Miss, we have no way out."

"Let's go." Shen Yiyao's voice was as firm as iron.

She led Nangong Xiu across a corner of the courtyard and arrived at the door of a secret room. This was the core location where the Shen Mansion secretly dispatched troops. Shen Qianyun rarely visited here. If they could occupy this place tonight, they would be able to control the lifeline of the Shen Mansion, both inside and outside.

Shen Yiyao slowly pushed open the door and walked in with a fierce aura. Inside the secret room, several of Shen Qianyun's confidants and important advisors sat, gathered around a large map to discuss their next move. Upon seeing Shen Yiyao's appearance, everyone froze, and a commotion ensued.

"Shen Yiyao! Why are you here?" One of the counselors was shocked.

"We knew you would come sooner or later." Another man sneered, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

"Since you already know, there's no need to say more." Shen Yiyao's eyes burned with flames, and her face was stern. "Tonight, Shen Qianyun's plan will be completely shattered here."

She waved her hand fiercely, signaling Nangong Xiu to clear the guards at the gate, while she herself lunged towards the counselors and trusted aides. The dagger in her hand gleamed with a cold light, slicing through the enemy's defenses with pinpoint precision. Every swing of the blade took a life, and every drop of blood she spilled only made her calmer.

At this moment, the door to the secret room was suddenly flung open, and Shen Qianyun personally led a team of elite soldiers in. Shen Yiyao turned abruptly, her eyes meeting Shen Qianyun's icy face. Her heart was not at all flustered, but rather filled with endless determination.

"Shen Qianyun, tonight I will make you taste the pain of betrayal." Shen Yiyao said coldly.

Shen Qianyun curled up the corner of his mouth into a cold smile, and slowly walked into the secret room: "Shen Yiyao, if you think that you can shake my kingdom by yourself, then you are completely wrong."

Shen Yiyao's eyes were like knives, and she smiled coldly: "Jiangshan? Your kingdom has long been built on the blood of others, and it will eventually collapse."

She suddenly leaped up, swung her sword, and instantly burst out with a powerful murderous aura, rushing towards Shen Qianyun. Shen Qianyun calmly dodged, with a hint of evil smile on the corner of her mouth: "You underestimated me after all."

Swords clashed, and the atmosphere froze in an instant. The battle between the two men swept up like a storm, and the surrounding air seemed to be cut in two, and the surrounding soldiers were also caught in the vortex of battle.

Shen Yiyao knew that this decisive battle was inevitable. Her battle with Shen Qianyun would not only determine the future of the Shen family, but also her own fate. Tonight, she would do her utmost to not let Shen Qianyun have even a single chance.

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