The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

Before she could finish her regret, arrows rained down on her. Chun Tao pulled her aside and let out a couple of startled cries.

Du Mingxian didn't intend to take action. After all, there were many people protecting the Sixth Prince, and she, as the eldest daughter of the Wen family, was powerless. It would be too terrifying for her to kill someone.

Wen Jueping is still around. If she dares to make a move, it will be difficult to explain to the old lady and Madam Wen in the backyard when she returns to the Wen family.

While screaming in terror, Du Mingxian didn't forget to observe everyone present, including Chun Tao beside her.

Perhaps the Sixth Prince Chun Tao was indifferent, so he hid with peace of mind and found a good spot where no matter how many arrows were shot from outside, they couldn't reach him.

The sixth prince also had some martial arts skills, but they were only average. The main thing was that his guards protected him.

Wen Jueping was somewhat speechless. He was usually so loud and thought he was quite skilled, but he ended up hiding under the table, his face ashen, clearly terrified.

Du Mingxian looked at her with disdain.

Just as she was lost in thought, a group of people rushed in from outside, heading straight for her. Du Mingxian glanced at them and knew they were from the Killing Pavilion. She rushed straight to the Sixth Prince.

Hiding behind the Sixth Prince, if we can hold out a little longer, the capital city is a place owned by the Sixth Prince. At this moment, someone is attacking the prince, which is a serious crime. Soon, the officials should arrive.

If she plays it safe, she'll become the assassin of the Sixth Prince, and then there'll be quite a show to watch.

The Sixth Prince's secret guards also came out, and the scene was chaotic. The people from the Killing Pavilion were quite skilled and fought fiercely with the Sixth Prince's men.

However, the enemy had more people than the Sixth Prince's side. Before long, the Sixth Prince's men were unable to hold on and were defeated. The members of the Killing Pavilion rushed over and thrust their swords at them.

Seeing that the other party was aiming at the Sixth Prince, Du Mingxian became anxious. When the sword was still one centimeter away from the Sixth Prince, she seemed too nervous and pulled the Sixth Prince aside, narrowly avoiding the stab.

The sixth prince was terrified. He hadn't expected there to be an assassination attempt against him in the capital. It must be because his brothers found him an eyesore.

The man from the Killing Pavilion missed his first attack and wanted to try again, but his sword was aimed at Du Mingxian. Du Mingxian hid behind the Sixth Prince, and to everyone else, it looked like she was targeting the Sixth Prince.

The first stab was swift, but the second attack left no chance for the guards to kill the man, as the Sixth Prince's guards had already reacted and killed him with a single blow, blood gushing out instantly.

The warm, pungent blood splattered directly onto the Sixth Prince's face, and even some landed on Du Mingxian's hair and face.

As the situation became increasingly unfavorable for them, reinforcements finally arrived. Du Mingxian saw Wen Yibin rushing in, exuding a murderous aura.

With reinforcements arriving, the people from the Killing Pavilion were quickly defeated. Instead of running away, they simply... slit their own throats.

Du Mingxian was speechless. How did the master behind this train such a talent? If the mission wasn't completed, he would just slit his own throat. He really didn't care about his life.

Don't they know that as long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood?

Soon, several officials, including Wen Yibin, stepped forward and knelt on one knee, saying, "Your Majesty, we are late in coming to your aid. Please forgive us."

The sixth prince's legs were weak, but his status did not allow him to collapse now. He forced himself to say, "Get up, all of you. Come with me to the palace."

After the sixth prince finished speaking, he glanced at his guard. The guard probably noticed that something was wrong with the sixth prince and hurriedly stepped forward to support him. The group then walked out.

The other officials followed and walked out, but Wen Yibin did not go out. After everyone had left, he said, "Jueping, take Huan'er back to the mansion immediately."

"Uncle, my legs are weak," Wen Jueping said pitifully.

Wen Yibin was speechless. "I'll send a few people to escort you back. Take advantage of the patrols on the streets while they're still there and hurry back." Seeing Du Mingxian's disheveled appearance, he didn't know what to say.

These people are definitely after this girl.

Before Wen Jueping could say anything more, Wen Yibin directly told one of his trusted confidants outside, "Send them back."

"Yes."

Wen Jueping was helped out, or rather, two people were supporting him as he walked out. Du Mingxian was supported by Chun Tao, and she also seemed to be frightened as she walked out.

Inside the carriage, Wen Jueping sat on one side, and Du Mingxian and Chuntao on the other. The carriage moved quickly, and no one spoke inside, creating a somewhat oppressive atmosphere.

They soon arrived at the Wen residence, and Wen Jueping shouted outside, "Drive the carriage straight back to the residence."

So the carriage went around to the south gate and drove into the mansion. Only when the carriage stopped inside did Wen Jueping's fear lessen.

Du Mingxian and Chun Tao got off the car first.

After Wen Jue calmed down, he even ordered people to prepare a sedan chair, showing no shame whatsoever.

Du Mingxian realized that he had no intention of speaking to her, so she took Chuntao back to the courtyard by herself.

She was in a very bad mood. She had only been out for a short while when she was targeted. The assassin dared to kill her in broad daylight on the main street, and there was a prince with her.

It is clear that these people are not afraid of imperial power at all, and even regard her life as their own.

If that's the case, until the matter is resolved, she can only hide in the Wen residence and can't go anywhere else.

Ke'er and Lian'er fetched water and prepared it for Du Mingxian. Du Mingxian soaked in the bathtub and slowly felt her body recover. Chun Tao served her from the side.

“Miss, these people are too arrogant. They dare to assassinate me directly. They don’t treat the princes as human beings. They challenge the imperial authority in the street.”

Du Mingxian thought so too, "I wonder who the Killing Pavilion is working for, they're very powerful."

Chun Tao didn't know either, but she understood the situation clearly. Before the problem was resolved, the young lady couldn't go out. If she did, she might be the next one to die.

"Should I... speak to the master and ask him to send someone to investigate?"

After all, she still needs to rely on her status as the eldest daughter of the Wen family to obtain the defense map, so she can't afford to get into trouble.

Du Mingxian turned around in surprise, "Is that alright?"

"It should be fine. After all, you are also the master's person. The master shouldn't see you being bullied. The master is very protective of his own." Chun Tao mentioned the person behind her, her eyebrows curving and her eyes full of laughter.

Du Mingxian felt that this girl was love-struck. "Okay, then I'll trouble Chun Tao. I also want to know why they killed me. I didn't block anyone's way or provoke anyone."

“I will definitely tell my master to send someone to investigate thoroughly and find out why.”

Du Mingxian smiled and said, "Okay."

Chun Tao went out in the afternoon, and Du Mingxian waited anxiously for news. She hoped that Chun Tao could find out the truth about the Killing Pavilion, and that while Chun Tao was out, the people sent by Lord Wen could find out who was behind Chun Tao.