Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 349

"The man I fought was the one you met on the street after you left the Marquis of Changguo's residence last time."

Shen Lingjun was taken aback.

"That person's martial arts skills are that high?"

Mo Zhonggui scoffed coldly: "He is the sect leader of 'Naihe' and the number one assassin, Fu Shi Yan."

Shen Lingjun knew about "Naihe," an assassin organization that originated in the Western Qi Dynasty, spanned several countries, and was currently the most famous and powerful assassin organization in the martial arts world.

Chu Tianming had previously hired assassins from "Naihe" to kill Zhou Ershan, and they almost killed Shen Lingjun as well.

But Shen Lingjun was still a little confused. She didn't remember having any dealings with the "Naihe" sect leader, so why was the Talisman Master seeking out Elder Xingju's disciple?

Mo Zhonggui seemed to have seen through Shen Lingjun's thoughts and said bluntly, "He wants to kill you."

Shen Lingjun was startled: "How did you know? Why did he want to kill me?"

Mo Chonggui: "He has a grudge against your master, Elder Xingju. What's so strange about that? Didn't that madwoman, Princess Pingkang, also swear to wipe out Elder Xingju's entire family?"

Shen Lingjun thought to himself that this was true. The old man Xingju had spent his life practicing medicine and saving countless lives, bringing blessings to the world, but at the same time, he had also indirectly made many enemies.

Mo Chonggui added, "Although you were wearing a disguise at the time, and your current identity is the Lady of Yongning Marquis, he shouldn't recognize you. But if you see him in the future, don't worry about anything else, strike first, cripple him, and then hand him over to me to deal with."

His tone didn't sound like he was joking, and although Shen Lingjun felt a little strange, she still nodded in agreement.

"I will find a way to protect myself."

Mo Chonggui seemed somewhat agitated and conflicted. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Never mind, it's still too dangerous... Don't leave the Yongning Marquis's residence for the time being. I'll send more guards over."

Shen Lingjun: "But I've already sent a letter to the palace. Tomorrow, my mother and I are going to the palace to visit Consort Jing..."

Mo Zhonggui seemed even more annoyed: "Then let's go to the palace first... and don't leave the Yongning Marquis's residence for the time being after we come back."

He seemed very upset, so Shen Lingjun didn't dare to say anything more. She gave him some medicine, and he left absentmindedly.

Shen Lingjun sighed from behind.

She felt that Mo Zhonggui was definitely hiding something from her, and she didn't know when he would be willing to tell her everything.

......

The next day, in the Changxin Palace, where Consort Jing resided.

The little prince... no, he's not the youngest anymore, he should be called the ninth prince, and he's playing affectionately with Shen Lingjun and Madam Wen.

The Ninth Prince is over a year old now. He's incredibly cute, with a delicate, chubby face that's sure to charm everyone. He can talk a lot in his sweet, babyish voice, and he can walk a little too, though he's still a bit unsteady and wobbles along. It's just so adorable.

Consort Jing watched Shen Lingjun and Madam Wen playing with the child, her eyes full of smiles, but also with a hint of worry.

Since becoming pregnant, she has been constantly on edge, always cautious and on high alert, never knowing when or how she might be harmed.

After Empress Chu was banished to the Cold Palace, Consort Jing had just begun to relax a little when two more daughters from the Chu family were sent in.

One of them quickly gained favor, became pregnant, and gave birth to a prince.

This means that the Chu family now has the right to compete for the throne. Consort Jing and the Ninth Prince are still thorns in the Chu family's side and the rivals they most want to eliminate.

After the Ninth Prince played for a while, his wet nurse came over, and Consort Jing asked the wet nurse to take the Ninth Prince to have some snacks.

Once everyone else was out of the way, Shen Lingjun brought up the real matter, asking Consort Jing, "What kind of impression does that Consort Xue give off?"