The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

After dinner, Zhao Xiaoman suddenly felt unwell. She reluctantly gave Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua a bath and changed them into new clothes, but her whole body was itchy. She scratched them twice and blood appeared. She didn't dare to scratch again. She had to let Gu Deming take care of Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua, and she could only barely resist by using her internal energy. She tossed and turned all night, and by dawn, Zhao Xiaoman was already exhausted.

Gu Deming hurriedly summoned the accompanying team doctor to diagnose Zhao Xiaoman and concluded that it was an allergy, but he did not know what food she had eaten by mistake, so he could not prescribe the right medicine. Fortunately, she should recover on her own in two days.

Gu Deming sat by the bed, looking at Zhao Xiaoman's haggard face with concern, and suggested: "Aunt Zhao, I think you should rest in Qi County for two more days. It won't be too late to set off after you recover."

Zhao Xiaoman hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this is impossible! We are on a mission to the Kingdom of Yue this time and cannot delay even a single day. Besides, it's just a minor allergy, not a serious illness. I can rest in the carriage!"

Zhao Xiaoman said this as she forced herself to sit up. Seeing Zhao Xiaoman's resolute attitude, Gu Deming said, "Okay, listen to Aunt Zhao and proceed as planned, but you must take my carriage. My carriage is more comfortable than yours, so you can rest better!"

"How about that?"

Gu Deming was firm: "Aunt Zhao, I am the chief envoy of the diplomatic mission now, and I have the final say on this matter!"

Zhao Xiaoman looked at Gu Deming with relief and said softly, "I know Your Highness cares about me, so I will listen to Your Highness."

Zhao Xuan insisted on staying with Zhao Xiaoman, and Gu Deming had no choice but to take Gu Zhanghua away. At least there was one less naughty boy, and Zhao Xiaoman could have more time to rest.

At dusk, the delegation was traveling through the Tiankeng Gorge. As they were about to reach Fucheng, Zhao Xiaoman had just recovered some of her strength and was about to exchange carriages with Gu Deming when she heard a guard come to report:

"Reporting to Deputy Envoy Zhao, the exit of the Tiankeng Canyon ahead is blocked by two large fallen trees. We need to send someone to move them before we can continue!"

"Then let the team pause and rest on the spot. Send more people and don't delay too long!"

"As ordered!"

The guards took the order and left, and soon the team stopped moving forward and waited in place.

Suddenly, Zhao Xiaoman in the carriage sensed a hint of danger. She had just hugged Zhao Xuan in her arms and lifted the door curtain when she saw a group of masked robbers in black clothes who seemed to fall from the sky, rushing into the delegation and fighting with the guards!

At the same time, two teams of archers suddenly appeared on both sides of the canyon, drew their bows and arrows, and shot countless arrows at the carriage that Gu Deming was riding in.

Zhao Xiaoman was horrified and flew into the air, rushing towards Gu Deming's carriage.

In the carriage, Gu Deming was holding Gu Zhanghua, drowsy. Gu Zhanghua suddenly shook Gu Deming's arm vigorously and shouted, "Brother Crown Prince, I'm scared! I'm scared!"

Gu Deming had just opened his eyes when he heard the sound of an arrow breaking through the air coming closer and closer. Gu Deming subconsciously held Gu Zhanghua tightly in his arms with both hands. The arrow penetrated the wall of the carriage and instantly pierced Gu Deming's body. Gu Deming still held Gu Zhanghua tightly.

"Xiaowu...don't be afraid...don't be afraid...brother is here..."

As Gu Deming spoke, blood flowed from the corner of his mouth and slowly dripped onto Gu Zhanghua's upturned face.

"Crown Prince! Crown Prince!"

Gu Zhanghua shouted, and saw Gu Deming's head suddenly drop down, with blood gushing out of his mouth. He immediately screamed in horror and fainted.

Hearing Gu Zhanghua's screams, Zhao Xiaoman, who had already arrived in front of the carriage, suddenly lifted the curtain and saw the miserable state of Gu Deming and Gu Zhanghua, and her heart was broken.

"Your Highness! Your Highness!"

Zhao Xuan in his arms also screamed, "Prince brother! Xiaowu! Xiaowu!"

But before Zhao Xiaoman could rush into the carriage, countless arrows shot towards her. The two guards stepped forward, swung their swords to cut the arrows to the ground, but they were also shot to death.

Zhao Xiaoman had no choice but to jump off the carriage and wanted to draw her sword to protect herself, but she found that her sword had fallen on the resting carriage. She could only hold Zhao Xuan and fly back and forth to avoid it.

In just a moment, archers from both sides of the canyon rushed into the delegation like a black whirlwind. Although they were also wearing black clothes and masks, Zhao Xiaoman was horrified to discover that this group of people were not the same masked robbers who had just fought with the delegation guards! Not only were their martial arts moves very different, but they were also more fierce and resolute.

Zhao Xiaoman picked up a long sword from the ground and fought the robbers with all her strength, but the more she fought, the more frightened she became!

The robbers' moves were surprisingly similar to her own, as if they came from the same sect. Thinking of the Flame Organization that had robbed a caravan before, Zhao Xiaoman was shocked and confused, and she became more and more suspicious that her master, Old Man Xuanji, had ulterior motives.

But the number of robbers besieging the area increased, leaving Zhao Xiaoman no time to think carefully. Seeing countless casualties among the delegation's guards in the melee, Zhao Xiaoman became even more anxious!

After a fierce fight, Zhao Xiaoman suddenly felt her breath unstable. She thought it was because of the allergies she had suffered in the past two days. She couldn't help but feel extremely anxious. If she continued to fight for such a long time, she would eventually run out of energy!

Zhao Xiaoman had just killed two robbers when she saw several other robbers swarming over and gradually besieging her.

Two guards from the envoys came to the rescue. Zhao Xiaoman said, "You guys hold on first. I'll go save the Fifth Prince!"

Zhao Xiaoman held Zhao Xuan in one hand and wielded a sword to fight off the two robbers with the other. After repelling the two robbers, she finally jumped onto the carriage again, got into the car, and reached out to pull Gu Zhanghua!

But at the same time, a cold arrow shot at Zhao Xiaoman's back. Zhao Xiaoman could only dodge sideways, but was hit in the shoulder and her body swayed. She wanted to pull Gu Zhanghua again, but suddenly found that her blood was rushing up, she felt dizzy and weak all over.

"Oh no! It's poisonous!" Zhao Xiaoman cried out inwardly, and had to try her best to stay awake. She jumped out of the carriage, and before the robbers could surround her, she jumped onto a horse and broke through with Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Xuan hugged Zhao Xiaoman's neck tightly, closed her eyes tightly, and dared not breathe. She heard the roar of horses and felt that she and her master had mounted the horses together, rushing left and right in the sound of fighting.

Gradually, the sounds of fighting faded away, leaving only the Master's rapid breathing. Zhao Xuan then opened her eyes and whispered, "Master!"

Zhao Xiaoman's face turned pale, and she pursed her lips. She looked down at Zhao Xuan, but said nothing. Instead, she spurred her horse into the depths of the dense forest.

The sky gradually darkened, and Zhao Xuan felt the cold wind blowing on her body, so she hugged her master tighter.

Zhao Xiaoman suddenly pulled the reins, slowly dismounted, and picked up Zhao Xuan from the horse. Zhao Xuan then saw that Zhao Xiaoman's left shoulder was pierced by an arrow, and she cried out "Wow".

"Master! You're hurt!"

"Don't cry! The bad guys will hear you and come after you!"

Zhao Xiaoman slapped the horse's back hard, and the horse ran down the mountain.

Zhao Xiaoman gritted her teeth and continued to move forward with Zhao Xuan in her arms until they reached a deep valley. Suddenly, she spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground.