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The snowstorm in the far north was subsiding, and a large ship was sailing along the canal toward the capital.

Inside the cabin, Zhang Jing had just changed the dressings for Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei. Two different poisons were intertwined in Gu Ye's body, and even with Zhang Jing's medical skills, he could only barely control them and prevent the poison from spreading further. Murong Xuewei, although not poisoned, was extremely weak and remained unconscious.

"How is the situation?" Lan'er asked softly as she walked in carrying the decocted medicine.

Zhang Jing shook his head: "We must return to the capital as soon as possible. This poison... I've never seen anything like it before." He glanced at the sleeping Murong Xuewei, "As for the Empress, she needs to recuperate properly."

“Valley Master Zhang,” Gu Ye suddenly spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse, “Why do you think the people of Nanzhao would…” A violent cough interrupted him.

“Your Majesty, please don’t speak.” Zhang Jing took his pulse, his brow furrowed. “The most important thing now is to recover. As for Nanzhao…” He paused thoughtfully, “there are indeed some strange things going on.”

Just then, a commotion arose on deck. Lan'er immediately became alert: "I'll go check it out."

"Be careful." Zhang Jing handed her a small porcelain bottle, "Just in case."

Lan'er nodded and quietly left the cabin. On the deck, several sailors were arguing about something.

"What happened?" Lan'er stepped forward.

"Sir," a sailor bowed respectfully, "we just discovered that some cargo is missing from the aft hold, and we are currently taking inventory..."

Lan'er's heart skipped a beat. This ship was a specially prepared official vessel, carrying no cargo other than necessary supplies.

"What goods are you checking?" she asked deliberately.

The sailor was taken aback, seemingly realizing he had said the wrong thing, and stammered, unable to speak. Another sailor suddenly turned and ran, but Lan'er blocked his way in a flash.

“It seems,” Lan’er said coldly, looking at the sailors, “that some people who shouldn’t be on board have infiltrated this ship.”

Inside the cabin, Zhang Jing seemed to sense something was wrong: "Something's wrong!" He quickly stood up. "Lan'er is in danger."

Before he could finish speaking, a hidden arrow shot in through the window, aimed straight at the unconscious Murong Xuewei. Gu Ye suddenly opened his eyes and pulled her into his arms.

“It seems,” Zhang Jing said, taking out his medicine and conjuring cold energy in his palm, “that these people don’t intend to let us return to the capital alive.”

Almost simultaneously, Lan'er's warning voice suddenly rang out outside the cabin: "Assassins!" Immediately followed by the sounds of fighting.

Zhang Jinggang was about to go out to help, but Gu Ye had already struggled to his feet: "You stay and watch over Xuewei."

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Jing tried to stop him, but seeing the determination in Gu Ye's eyes, he finally nodded. "Be careful."

The cabin was cramped, but despite his serious injuries, Gu Ye's years of battlefield experience allowed him to maintain a favorable position. He held onto the cabin wall with one hand, his sword in the other, his eyes fixed intently on the cabin door.

Soon, two men in black burst through the door. They clearly hadn't expected Gu Ye to still be standing, and hesitated for a moment. Gu Ye seized this opportunity and thrust his sword out. The sword move seemed ordinary, but it contained hidden killing intent. One of the men in black couldn't dodge in time and was pierced through the throat.

"Cough cough—" Due to excessive force, Gu Ye coughed up another mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, another man in black immediately seized the opportunity to attack. But before his sword even reached him, a chilling aura froze him completely. Zhang Jing coldly said, "If you want to make a move, you should first see if you have the ability."

The fighting on deck intensified. While battling the enemy, Lan'er shouted a warning to her loyal guards, "Watch out! They've tampered with the ship's hull!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jing was startled: "They want to sink the ship!"

Just then, Murong Xuewei suddenly opened her eyes. Although she was weak, her gaze was exceptionally clear: "Valley Master Zhang, help me up."

"Your Majesty! You can't..."

"Help me up." Murong Xuewei's voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable authority. "I can still hold on."

Gu Ye glanced at her, saying nothing, but his eyes were full of heartache. He knew that, given Xue Wei's personality, stopping her at this moment would only make her more worried.

“Go help Lan’er,” Murong Xuewei said to Zhang Jing. “I’ll handle things here.”

Zhang Jing hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "If we can't control the situation within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you all jump ship. Remember, jump to the right; the water's shallower there."

After saying that, he leaped out and joined the battle on the deck. Murong Xuewei helped Gu Ye sit down, her heart aching as she looked at his pale face: "Why did you..."

“As long as you’re alright,” Gu Ye said, holding her hand, “that’s enough.”

The ship suddenly shook violently, as if something had struck its hull. Through the cabin windows, flashes of fire could be seen on the deck, and the sounds of fighting could be heard.

At this dangerous moment, Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei gazed at each other silently in the dark cabin.

Another muffled thud came from the bottom of the ship, and the ship began to slowly tilt.

"Oh no!" Zhang Jing's voice came from the deck. "They've already planted explosives in the hull!"

Murong Xuewei's heart skipped a beat: "They came prepared."

Gu Ye was about to say something when he suddenly sensed danger. He abruptly pulled Murong Xuewei behind him, and a hidden arrow grazed his sleeve. Outside the cabin window, a dark figure flashed past.

"You're asking for death!" Gu Ye shouted. He was about to chase after her when Murong Xuewei stopped him.

"Your injury..." Murong Xuewei hadn't finished speaking when the ship shook violently again.

From afar came Lan'er's alarmed cry: "Oh no! The ship is sinking!"

Zhang Jing's voice rang out immediately after: "Quick! Everyone prepare to jump! Jump to the starboard side!"

Just then, the cabin door was kicked open. A burly man in black, wielding a long knife, stood blocking the doorway.

“Gentlemen,” the man in black said in a hoarse voice, “it seems I’ve arrived at an inopportune time.”

Gu Ye sneered, "You certainly picked a good time."

The man in black said nothing, his long sword slashing down. Gu Ye shielded Murong Xuewei behind him, struggling to defend himself. However, the poison was taking effect, and his movements were noticeably slower.

"Gu Ye!" Murong Xuewei felt her heart breaking as she looked at the blood seeping from his back.

Just then, the ship shuddered violently and began to sink rapidly. The man in black, seemingly prepared, stood firm and seized the opportunity to slash at Gu Ye with his sword.

At the critical moment, Murong Xuewei suddenly leaned out from behind Gu Ye and sprinkled a packet of powder at the face of the man in black. Zhang Jing had given it to her before he left.

The man in black couldn't dodge in time, and the powder got into his eyes, causing him to scream in pain. Gu Ye seized the opportunity and plunged his sword into his heart.

"Let's go!" Gu Ye pulled Murong Xuewei up. "The ship is sinking!"

As soon as the two rushed out of the cabin, they saw chaos on the deck. Zhang Jing and Lan'er were fighting the last few assassins, and the ship had tilted to a dangerous angle.

"Jump ship!" Zhang Jing shouted. "Jump ship now!"

Just then, another deafening roar erupted. The explosives at the bottom of the ship detonated, and the entire vessel began to sink rapidly. Gu Ye grabbed Murong Xuewei and leaped into the water. The icy river water instantly swallowed them both.