Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

Murong Tuo and his group arrived just in time. The eunuch following them pushed the small stones aside, and Sun Qiming rushed towards Chixing without waiting.

His out-of-control appearance made the others burst into laughter.

"Look at how impatient he is."

The man who had been so anxious earlier felt even more uneasy and couldn't help but say, "This isn't a good idea. This is the palace."

Murong Tuo said coldly, "What's there to be afraid of? He's just a hostage from the Northern Di. They abandoned him long ago. Father doesn't care whether he lives or dies."

The man's lips moved slightly, and his page immediately said, "Young master, the madam said to go back early."

He quickly apologized to the group and left without looking back.

Only Murong Tuo, Wang Qi, two scions of noble families, and Sun Qiming, who was chasing the red star on the bridge, remained.

Seeing Chixing being chased, Xiaoshizi anxiously tried to push aside the person blocking his way, shouting:

"What are you doing? Young master, those are His Highness the Crown Prince's men, what are you trying to do?"

Murong Yu, on the opposite shore of the lake, suddenly felt a pang of panic. Just then, a familiar voice came from the other side.

Even though martial arts practitioners have good hearing, they still couldn't hear what was being said clearly.

Instinctively, he looked towards the lake and saw a scene that tugged at his heartstrings.

Two people, one tall and one short, were running on a wooden bridge over the lake. The thinner person in front nearly fell into the lake several times.

How could Murong Yu not recognize that figure?

He dropped the plum blossoms he was holding and ran towards the lake.

"Hey? Cousin, what's going on...?"

Gu Panpan saw the person who had just been talking to her suddenly change his expression and run away, so she looked towards his running figure.

Then she saw someone chasing a child, and her cousin seemed to know the child.

"What, what's going on?"

I was about to follow after the plum branches on the ground, but in my haste, I slipped on the wet, slippery soil.

Gu Panpan gasped and was about to fall backward when, in an instant, a slender and strong arm wrapped around her waist. The scent of plum blossoms lingered around her nose, and a pleasant female voice filled her ears.

"Is your sister alright?"

Gu Panpan realized she was in that person's arms, and her ears turned red. Remembering something, she quickly tugged at Zhao Jintong's sleeve:

"Jintong, look over there."

Zhao Jintong was wearing a bright and beautiful dress today, a rare sight. She saw the figures chasing each other in the lake, and then saw His Highness the Crown Prince running away.

She recognized the person chasing after her; it was that wicked fool from the Princess's family.

There were some people following behind that fool. Zhao Jintong frowned and stuffed the plum blossoms she had picked into Gu Panpan's arms, saying:

"Sister, don't move. I'm going to help His Highness the Crown Prince."

After saying that, he ran into the lake. Gu Panpan shouted anxiously, "Be careful!"

Even though she knew that Gu Panpan was already a junior general in the army, she still couldn't stop worrying.

Murong Yu used her lightness skill to run, and her speed was unmatched by Chi Xing and the others, but it did not prevent Chi Xing from finding the right opportunity.

He ran breathlessly, with Sun Qiming chasing after him frantically. He seemed not to see Murong Yu running towards him and grabbed Chi Xing's sleeve.

Akahoshi was pulled and stumbled, almost falling into the lake unexpectedly.

"Star!"

Akahoshi closed his eyes, bracing himself for falling into the water. At the critical moment, a breeze carrying the scent of plum blossoms rushed in, and he was enveloped in a warm embrace.

Then a "plop" was heard as a heavy object fell into the water.

In early spring, the ice and snow on the lake had just melted, and the lake water was icy cold.

Murong Yu was still shaken, and tightened her grip on Chi Xing's arm.

Just then, several exclamations came from behind.

"Your Highness!"

None of them could see clearly who was holding Chi Xing, or if they did, they pretended not to recognize him and raised their fists to punch Murong Yu.

The next instant, Murong Yu grabbed the fist and twisted it hard in the opposite direction, causing the man to scream in agony.

The servants of the others behind them rushed over to help, and Murong Yu kicked each of them without hesitation, sending them all falling into the lake.

Several more people suddenly came up, and Murong Yu saw Murong Tuo standing behind her, her eyes turning cold.

"Someone is plotting to murder the Prince! Why aren't you moving in?"

Wang Qi was directing several people dressed as eunuchs, but Murong Yu immediately recognized that they were not from the palace.

He wasn't afraid of a fight, but he was worried about Akahoshi in his arms.

Chi Xing also sensed something was wrong. He tried to break free from Murong Yu and make him fight seriously.

He was angry, but he didn't want to become a widower in the future.

Murong Yu thought he was scared, so she put one arm around him and gently patted his back with the other, whispering to comfort him:

"Don't be afraid, I will protect you."

"I……"

Akahoshi wanted to say that he could do it himself.

A flash of cold light appeared, and the leading eunuch drew a dagger and attacked Chi Xing's back.

Murong Yu's cold eyes narrowed slightly, and without hesitation, she raised her leg to kick. The man dodged Murong Yu's kick, and the tip of his knife was once again aimed at Chi Xing.

Sharp weapons are not allowed in the palace. Murong Yu thought of a certain guess, and with Chi Xing by turning to the side, she quickly grabbed the eunuch's wrist.

With a snap, the eunuch's wrist broke, and the dagger fell from his hand.

A cold wind swept in, and several other people appeared, each holding the same dagger. Their target was none other than Red Star.

Murong Yu dodged with Chi Xing and kicked the leading eunuch into the water.

The wooden bridge over the lake is small, and the railing only reaches the height of Akahoshi's thigh.

The bridge became crowded as the group rushed up, and Murong Yu fought with one hand.

Among these people, Akahoshi's eyes met a pair of familiar ones.

Before he could think any further, someone attacked Murong Yu from behind.

Just as he was about to use his divine power to pull the man into the lake, a white figure appeared.

The newcomer grabbed the eunuch from behind, strangled him, and snatched the dagger from his hand. Just as he was about to slit the eunuch's throat, he paused and then chopped him unconscious with a chop to the neck.

Murong Yu turned around, and Zhao Jintong flew forward, using her dagger to parry the enemy's blade and engaging in combat with the person opposite her.

"Your Highness, please go first."

Zhao Jintong can handle the remaining few people.

Just as Murong Yu turned around, Chi Xing sensed a familiar person passing by Zhao Jintong and chasing after her.

This person's strength was beyond that of ordinary assassins. Murong Yu was almost injured several times, mainly because he was protecting the person in his arms.

Chi Xing wanted to make a move but was afraid that Murong Yu would notice. Besides, he didn't think Murong Yu would be unable to defeat him.

After several rounds, Zhao Jintong dealt with the remaining three and then turned to help Murong Yu.

She also sensed the opponent's strength, and when Murong Yu knocked the man's dagger away, Zhao Jintong threw her dagger without hesitation.

With a "plop," the man jumped into the lake and disappeared, leaving only blood staining the water.

At this moment, a group of guards rushed over and knelt on the ground to beg for forgiveness: "Your Highness, we are late."

"Arrest them all and interrogate them."

"Yes."

The assassins either fainted or fell into the water, and the guards had to go into the water to pull them out.

Sun Qiming, on the other side, had already been rescued, and next to him were two young masters from prominent families.