Jade of Another World

Lin Ning and Xiao Yu watched Lin Wan's departing figure, their hearts filled with gratitude and anticipation. They knew that in this perilous environment, Lin Wan's appearance was like a ray of light in the darkness, giving them hope of escape. Now, all they could do was wait patiently for rescue, while remaining constantly vigilant for any potential dangers around them…

Upon receiving Lin Wan's message by carrier pigeon, Liu Si dared not delay for a moment and rushed to the palace to see Nangong Jin. Upon meeting Nangong Jin, he hurriedly presented the letter and anxiously said, "Your Majesty, Miss Lin Wan has sent an urgent message concerning the safety of Miss Lin Ning and Prince Xiaoyu!"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Jin's expression instantly turned grave, and he hurriedly unfolded the letter to read it. The contents of the letter filled him with anxiety; Lin Ning and the Little Jade King were under house arrest, their fates unknown. After reading the letter, he immediately ordered someone to summon Xuan Yuanche to the palace.

Before long, Xuan Yuanche arrived in a hurry. Nangong Jin handed the letter to Xuan Yuanche and said with a gloomy face, "Look, Lin Ning and Xiao Yu Wang are trapped and in critical condition. We must come up with a way as soon as possible to ensure their safety and rescue them."

After reading the letter, Xuanyuan Che frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, according to the letter, since the other side dares to detain Prince Yu and Miss Lin Ning, they must have something to rely on, and their defenses must be very tight. We cannot act rashly, otherwise, if we anger them, we may endanger their lives."

Nangong Jin paced back and forth, his eyes revealing both anxiety and decisiveness: "I understand, but if we delay any longer, what if they become hostile to Lin Ning and Little Jade King? We must come up with a foolproof plan."

After pondering for a moment, Liu Si said, "Your Majesty, perhaps we can first send people to secretly investigate the surrounding area of ​​that house to understand the enemy's deployment and defensive loopholes. At the same time, we can spread the word that Your Majesty is furious about the disappearance of Prince Xiaoyu and wants to investigate it thoroughly, putting pressure on the other side and making them wary. Let's see how they react. I'm sure they will contact their master, and then we'll know who's behind it all. It would be best if we could wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

Nangong Jin nodded slightly, finding Liu Si's suggestion somewhat reasonable. Xuan Yuanche continued, "Your Majesty, besides that, we can also utilize the influence of the martial arts world. I have some friends in the martial arts world; perhaps we can ask them to help dismantle the enemy from within. However, this will require some time to arrange."

After a moment's thought, Nangong Jin said, "Alright, we'll do as you say. Liu Si, immediately arrange for men to secretly investigate the area around the house; Xuan Yuanche, contact your friends in the martial arts world as soon as possible and find a way to break through from the inside. I will also arrange for palace guards to be ready to provide support at any time. Make sure the safety of the hostages is guaranteed and bring the masterminds to justice!"

The three acted swiftly, each taking their assigned tasks and departing. A tense and meticulously planned rescue operation quietly unfolded, while Lin Ning and Xiao Yu Wang remained trapped inside the house, awaiting their rescue...

During their house arrest, Lin Ning and Xiao Yu Wang sharing a room had become the norm. Lin Ning's leg injury had not yet healed, making it difficult for him to move around. Being together not only made it easier for them to look after each other, but also allowed them to quietly discuss their escape plan at any time.

Previously, to deceive those in the martial arts world, they deliberately created a facade of intimacy, and now that facade seems to have become a fait accompli. The two share a room and sleep together at night. At first, they were a little shy, but as time went by, they gradually got used to each other's presence. Of course, the slick-haired man also seemed to no longer dare to covet Lin Ning, putting away his previous filthy thoughts. After all, in their eyes, Lin Ning was the woman of the Little Jade King. Although the Little Jade King was not a shrewd and powerful prince, his status was undeniable, and their leader seemed to be very afraid of the person behind the Little Jade King, so he would not provoke this纨绔 (playboy) prince.

During the day, the two would exchange ideas in hushed tones when the guards weren't looking, trying to find loopholes in the house's defenses or discussing how to establish more contact with the outside world. Lin Ning, with her intelligence, always managed to come up with some clever ideas, while Xiao Yu Wang listened attentively and occasionally offered her own insights. The two worked together more and more seamlessly.

However, they were unaware that this seemingly ordinary interaction was quietly sowing the seeds of a deadly danger. Those江湖 figures outwardly disregarded their actions, but secretly they were closely monitoring their every move.

One night, in the stillness of the night, Lin Ning and Prince Xiaoyu were asleep on their bed as usual. Suddenly, a series of light footsteps approached, breaking the silence. Lin Ning, startled by the sound, vaguely heard it and instantly woke up. She instinctively nudged Prince Xiaoyu and whispered, "Your Highness, something's wrong!"

Xiao Yu Wang immediately became alert, and the two of them held their breath, staring intently at the doorway. The door was slowly pushed open, and several dark figures silently slipped into the room. The figures held sharp blades, their eyes filled with ferocity and greed.

"Who are you? What do you want!" Little Jade King shouted, trying to intimidate the other party.

The leader of the shadowy figures sneered, "Haha, your every move is under my control."

Lin Ning inwardly cried out in alarm; she hadn't expected their long-standing disguise to become the enemy's Achilles' heel. She quickly considered a countermeasure, while simultaneously giving Little Jade King a meaningful look, signaling him not to act rashly.

"What exactly do you want?" Lin Ning asked, trying to appear calm.

The shadowy figure didn't answer, but instead waved its hand, and the other shadowy figures swarmed forward. A sudden crisis instantly enveloped Lin Ning and Little Jade King. The men in black rushed towards Little Jade King like ghosts, their ferocious stance suggesting they would take his life at any moment. Almost without thinking, Lin Ning swiftly stepped in front of Little Jade King, spreading his arms as if to build an unbreakable barrier for him.

Seeing Lin Ning step forward without hesitation, Xiao Yu Wang felt an indescribable surge of emotion. He had never imagined that Lin Ning would protect him so resolutely in this life-or-death moment.

Lin Ning stared intently at the man in black before her, her eyes filled with determination and fearlessness. She knew she couldn't back down now; even if the attack was fierce, she had to fight with all her might to protect Little Jade King. The man in black brandished his sharp blade, closing in on them time and again. Lin Ning nimbly dodged, holding the medicine Wan'er had given her, looking for an opportunity to counterattack. She cleverly used the tables and chairs in the room to try and block the man in black's attacks.

During the fierce struggle, Lin Ning was only focused on protecting Little Jade King and had no time to consider her own safety. Her arm was accidentally cut by a sharp blade, and blood seeped out, staining her sleeve red, but she still showed no sign of backing down.

Seeing Lin Ning injured, Prince Xiaoyu was frantic with worry and wanted to rush to help, but Lin Ning shouted to stop him, "Your Highness, don't be impulsive, stay behind me!" Prince Xiaoyu could only watch anxiously, his heart filled with self-reproach and gratitude. This was the first woman besides his mother to stand up for him; she must love him deeply. He really shouldn't have brought her to this dangerous situation. The more Prince Xiaoyu thought about it, the more regretful he became. However, just as the situation was becoming increasingly tense, the men in black suddenly stopped, exchanged glances, and turned to leave. Their departure was completely unexpected, as if the attack had been nothing more than a child's play.

Lin Ning and Xiao Yu Wang were both stunned and didn't react for a moment. Looking at Lin Ning's injured arm, Xiao Yu Wang said with heartache, "Sister, sister, you're injured... It's all my fault, I couldn't protect you."

Lin Ning, slightly out of breath, looked at Little Jade King and said, "Your Highness, I'm fine. Their behavior is strange; it doesn't seem like they really want to harm us, but rather like they're testing something."

Xiao Yuwang pondered for a moment and said, "Sister, I think you're right. They probably want to see what the relationship between us is really like. It seems that they are closely watching our every move."

Lin Ning nodded, her heart growing increasingly wary. She knew these martial artists were unpredictable, and their situation might become even more dangerous. But this only strengthened her resolve to escape with Little Jade King; after all, if Little Jade King remained in their hands, the future of the Great Yu Dynasty would certainly be fraught with peril…