Bloody Kyoto

The weather was sunny and the sun was shining brightly.

A group of horsemen sped along the official road, kicking up dust, followed by a carriage.

Leading the group was Zheng Jiaojiao, dressed in a black short-sleeved outfit. Next to her was Fu Yanji, whose brows were slightly furrowed and whose expression revealed a hint of irritation.

Zheng Jiaojiao turned her head to look at him and said in a flattering tone, "Yan Ji, don't be upset. Leaving the capital is only temporary, I promise you."

Fu Yanji remained silent, his lips slightly pursed, wondering whether A Niu had taken that thing with him and whether he had found Li Nanle.

That item represented Yunxia's last trust in him, so it was crucial to deliver it safely to Li Nanle.

Looking ahead, he thought to himself that it was good that Zheng Jiaojiao left the capital, at least it would give Li Nanle more time.

During the time from when Zheng Jiaojiao was being hunted down by the emperor until her escape, he fully realized that her strength was unfathomable, at least to him.

I initially thought she only dared to be so bold because of the Yun family, but that's not actually the case.

Rather, it's because she herself is strong enough.

It possesses a power comparable to that of beings from another world.

So, who exactly is she?

Fu Yan felt it was necessary to figure things out so he could better utilize her and eventually kill her.

After seeing that Fu Yanji's expression had softened, Zheng Jiaojiao smiled and glanced back in the direction of the capital.

People from another world, whether you are Huo Lele or someone else, this princess has plenty of ways to deal with you.

Especially with invisible attacks, you won't even have a chance to know about them, let alone resist.

Thinking of something, she grinned and thought, "Your Majesty, you are truly a divine helper. You have unknowingly done this princess such a great favor."

Being hunted down and fleeing the capital was the perfect excuse imaginable.

After the incident of burning people to force the otherworldly beings to leave, she was supposed to find a reason to leave, but the emperor gave her a reason that was completely unperformed.

Luck! You're such a wonderful thing!

*

After Zheng Jiaojiao fled the capital, a rumor quietly spread throughout the city.

The rumor is that Huo Lele, who controls plants, is from another world, and that people from other worlds are cruel and cold-blooded.

Anyone who knows the name Huo Lele will immediately think of the incident where Zheng Jiaojiao set people on fire.

Originally, everyone criticized Zheng Jiaojiao for being cruel, but after this rumor came out, the target of everyone's condemnation became Huo Lele.

"No wonder Huo Lele didn't show up even though several people were burned to death. So blood is cold after all. How terrifying!"

"That's right, haven't you heard she's from another world? That means she's different from us."

"That's terrifying, we need to catch her right away."

"We'll keep a close eye on things and then tell Lord Zhao so he can make the arrest."

"Yes, but we have to be careful not to let that otherworldly person notice us."

Prince's Mansion

Crown Prince Zhu Siqing immediately told Wu Cuicui about Zheng Jiaojiao's escape after being executed by the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Wu Cuicui immediately burst into laughter, but her expression suddenly turned serious as she laughed.

"Your Highness, are the Emperor's men so useless? They actually let Zheng Jiaojiao escape."

Zhu Siqing shook his head, "Miss Cui Cui, it's not that the emperor's people are useless, it's just that Zheng Jiaojiao is too capable."

"What a powerful method?"

Zhu Siqing's expression turned grim when he recalled the report from his secret guards.

"According to the guards, just as Zheng Jiaojiao was about to be killed, a red light suddenly appeared and enveloped her. When the red light disappeared, she was gone."

"So strange?" Wu Cuicui looked incredulous.

Zhu Siqing sighed, "I didn't believe it at first, but after asking other guards, their answers were all the same, so I had no choice but to believe it."

Wu Cuicui clenched her fists. She was unwilling to accept this. Finally, someone appeared who seemed to be avenging her mother.

If Zheng Jiaojiao is really that strong, then that person still has a chance of winning?

Seeing the blood dripping from her fist, Zhu Siqing comforted her, saying, "Miss Cui Cui, we must believe that good will prevail over evil."

"Their actions have violated the laws of Heaven, and retribution will come sooner or later."

Wu Cuicui disagreed with this statement. She argued that there was a difference between arriving early and arriving late, and besides, it was uncertain whether there was any retribution in this world.

However, not wanting to waste his good intentions, she loosened her fist and nodded, "I understand."

*

After leaving the mansion, Ah Niu went straight to the Buchihao Baozi Shop, only to find the door tightly closed. He walked past the shop without making a sound.

They arrived at a small grove outside the city, the very place where Li Nanle had killed Li Jizong.

After spending the night in the woods, he smeared his face with dirt, disguised himself as a beggar, and went back into town, heading straight for the "Not Good Steamed Buns" shop.

Ah Niu didn't know what time the unpalatable steamed bun shop opened. When he arrived at the beginning of the morning, he found the shop door tightly closed.

He suddenly panicked. Was the store not open today?

As I was pacing back and forth at the door, the owner of the coffin shop next door came over.

"Aren't you the kid who fainted from hunger yesterday?" The coffin shop owner looked him up and down with surprise. "How did you turn into a beggar overnight?"

Ah Niu's heart was pounding. He had covered his face in mud, how could he still recognize him?

"I couldn't buy any steamed buns yesterday, so I came early today, but it's still too early."

The coffin shop owner, unaware of his inner shock, continued, "The owner of this steamed bun shop is a lazy man; he won't open until after dawn."

"If you want to eat steamed buns, you have to wait until at least the end of the Mao hour or the beginning of the Chen hour."

Upon hearing this, Ah Niu hugged his bundle tightly and sat down against the shop door, feeling a great sense of relief, as long as the shop was still open.

When the coffin shop owner saw that Ah Niu ignored him, he shook his head and went back to his shop.

At dawn, Li Nanle left the space and opened the shop door to see a beggar with a dirty face leaning against the door.

"The steamed buns haven't been started yet, I'll give them to you when they're done." Li Nanle assumed he was a beggar and said this before heading to the backyard to steam the buns.

Unexpectedly, the beggar grabbed her skirt and looked at her with hopeful eyes.

Li Manle turned around and looked at him with displeasure, "Can't you understand human language?"

Ah Niu shook his head. Since yesterday, he had been all alone and hadn't said a word.

His voice was hoarse when he spoke.

"Huo Yunxia!"

Li Nanle narrowed her eyes, her heart churning with turmoil. She didn't know whether this person was sent by those beasts to cast a wide net, or if he was one of Yunxia's men.

After sizing him up for a moment, she decided to take a gamble and calmly said, "If you want to eat steamed buns for free, you have to help me with the work. If you agree, come in and help move firewood."

After saying that, she tugged at her skirt and walked towards the backyard.

Upon hearing this, Ah Niu was overjoyed and got up to follow.

However, as soon as he got to the backyard, something dark pressed against his forehead.

Although he didn't recognize the thing, he subconsciously knew it was something that could kill him.

He was both frightened and excited; the person who could produce such a strange thing must be his wife's sister.

Ultimately, excitement overcame his fear, and he looked at her with sparkling eyes.

On that filthy face, those eyes stood out, making Li Nanle frown. Could this person be an idiot?

“Miss Nanle,” Ah Niu called out in a very soft voice.

Li Nanle's eyes widened suddenly, and he pushed the gun forward at the same time.

"Who are you! And who is Li Nanle?"

Ah Niu didn't miss the change in her expression, which made him even more certain that she was Li Nanle.

“Miss Nanle, I am Madam's... that is, Huo Yunxia's servant.”

Li Nanle was almost convinced, but he remained vigilant and did not lower his gun.

"Then why did you come to see me?"

"Excuse me, are you Miss Li Nanle?" Li Nanle was wary, and Ah Niu was also reserved before fully confirming her identity.

Li Nanle hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yes, it is!"

"Do you have anything to prove your identity?" Ah Niu's eyes remained bright.

Li Nanle countered, "Then do you have anything to prove your identity?"