May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

By this time, the teacher and students had all left, leaving only many older women who were sweeping the girls' school inside and out in the setting sun.

After a while, Wen Yuanshu arrived.

Princess Anping was sitting and drinking tea when she saw her coming over. She stood up and said, "Although I have visited the girls' school a few times, I have not had a proper tour. I would like to ask Miss Wen to accompany me. I am sure Miss Wen will not refuse me this honor."

"This humble woman dares not," Wen Yuanshu said, curtsying slightly.

On her way here, she wondered why Princess Anping had summoned her for no reason, but she never expected that she would be asked to accompany her to visit the girls' school.

Although she didn't know why the prince suddenly had such an interest, she had no choice but to accompany him since she was already there.

-

Before we knew it, the sky had darkened completely.

After finishing his official duties, Lu Chengyuan returned to the General's Mansion as if it were his own home. He took a bath in the front yard, changed into new clothes, and then went to Wen Yuanshu's courtyard.

Seeing that the main house was dark, Lu Chengyuan's heart skipped a beat: "Why are they asleep so early?"

A maidservant stepped forward and said, "Miss went to the girls' school and hasn't returned yet."

Lu Chengyuan had assumed Wen Yuanshu was feeling unwell and that's why she went to bed early. But when he heard that she had gone out, he breathed a sigh of relief: "When did you go?"

Around 5 PM.

5-7 PM...

Lu Chengyuan looked at the sky, which was now completely dark.

That trip will take quite a while.

Although the capital city is heavily guarded, Lu Chengyuan still couldn't feel at ease late at night.

So Lu Chengyuan turned around and went out to personally pick up the person.

Although there is no curfew in the capital, the streets are still deserted at night, except for the bustling city streets. The road that Lu Chengyuan is walking on is even more deserted and extremely quiet.

Having walked more than halfway, Lu Chengyuan suddenly felt that something was wrong.

The roads in the capital are well-connected, and the route he is taking now is the one that Wen Yuanshu will inevitably take on her way home from the girls' school.

If you don't take this route, you'll have to go around, which will take an extra half hour.

Along the way, Lu Chengyuan sensed a murderous aura.

Although he was well-hidden, Lu Chengyuan was always keenly aware of danger.

When the hidden guards saw him slow down, they all held their breath and unconsciously tightened their grip on their weapons.

Their mission allows no room for error.

Therefore, if it is discovered, it must be eliminated immediately!

Lu Chengyuan only paused for a moment, and then seemed not to have noticed anything, before returning to his normal speed.

Those who were secretly relieved breathed a sigh of relief.

However, at that moment, a cold light carrying a chilling killing intent arrived in an instant.

Lu Chengyuan moved with incredible speed, instantly killing two people. The people lying in ambush nearby reacted just as quickly, surrounding him in the blink of an eye.

A rough count revealed that there were dozens of people, and each one of them was ruthless when they fought, with every move aimed at vital points.

Lu Chengyuan's gaze sharpened, and the killing intent in his dark eyes became even more chilling.

This is the style of a secret guard.

-

What Lu Chengyuan is encountering now is an ambush set up by Princess Anping.

Dozens of guards lay in ambush on Wen Yuanshu's only route home. They could capture her in no time without alerting anyone else.

Princess Anping's arrangements for today's operation were impeccable.

The only thing she hadn't expected was that Lu Chengyuan would actually go out so late at night.

Lu Chengyuan fought ten opponents without being at a disadvantage. His sword flashed with a chilling light, carrying immense power. Each swing of his sword brought forth a trail of blood.

These bodyguards, trained for years and skilled in teamwork, were unable to defeat Lu Chengyuan. Instead, they were defeated one by one, falling to the ground in droves, their blood flowing everywhere.

As for Lu Chengyuan, his star-blue brocade robe remained spotless, without a single bloodstain.

Lu Chengyuan sheathed his sword, raised his hand and set off a firework to signal someone to clean up the mess. Then he slowly walked out of the dark alley, remounted his horse, and headed towards the girls' school as if nothing had happened.