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I remained calm and said, "Lord Shen, rather than wasting time here with me, you should think about how to bring Zishu back."
Li Jue relaxed his expression and suddenly smiled, "You're right."
After saying that, he put me down and left without hesitation.
Ma Yun arrived at Shen Residence early in the morning, but I had not gotten out of bed.
Xiao Lu was tending to my wounds. "Princess, the Grand Tutor came last night."
I lazily nodded, "Did I talk in my sleep?"
Xiao Lu shook her head, "No."
She paused for a moment, "But the Grand Tutor stayed by your side half the night. He looked as if he had lost his soul, and when he left, it seemed like he had cried and was holding a sword."
I scoffed lightly, "He's just putting on an act; do you really believe him?"
Xiao Lu scratched her head, "Princess, I think the Grand Tutor is quite good to you. Why don't you like him?"
I shot her a glare, "If he's so good, why don't you like him?"
Xiao Lu pouted, "I'd like to, but he has to be interested in me too."
I was speechless.
Li Jue, you flirtatious man, truly charming.
I got out of bed and gracefully made my way to the front hall.
When Ma Yun saw me come out, he fidgeted as if there were nails under him.
I smiled slightly, "General Zhao, do you have something to say today?"
Ma Yun hesitated and glanced at me, "I..."
He pressed his lips together, "I have something I want to discuss with the princess privately."
I blinked innocently as if I didn't understand and continued to smile at him.
Ma Yun's face turned slightly red, "Um..."
I interrupted him, "General Zhao can speak freely; there are no outsiders here."
Ma Yun gritted his teeth, "This matter concerns the princess; I ask that the princess dismiss those around us."
I raised an eyebrow at him, "If General Zhao has something to say, feel free to speak. The people around me are all trusted confidants."
Ma Yun shook his head, "This concerns the Grand Tutor. Does the princess really want them to hear?"
I took a sip of tea, "Is General Zhao referring to Li Jue?"
Ma Yun nodded.
I set down my teacup, "Then there's no need to hold back."
I pointed to someone, "You go and bring Li Jue here."
Ma Yun became anxious, "Princess!"
I waved my hand, "General Zhao doesn't need to say more; I am aware of the situation."
Ma Yun, helpless, could only sit down.
I waved my hand to dismiss everyone else, leaving just Ma Yun and me.
The room instantly fell silent, and I looked at Ma Yun curiously, "General Zhao, what do you want to say?"
Ma Yun opened his mouth as if finding it hard to speak, "I... I..."
I blinked, "You’re not going to confess your feelings to me, are you?"
Ma Yun's eyes widened, "How does the princess know?"
I, "..."
Just a guess.
I cleared my throat, "General Zhao, I..."
Ma Yun lowered his head, "I know. I just want to tell the princess to be careful of the Grand Tutor."
I was taken aback for a moment, "Be careful of Li Jue? Why?"
Ma Yun pressed his lips together, "In any case, the princess should be cautious of him."
I frowned, "General Zhao, please clarify your words."
Ma Yun glanced at me, "Princess, Li Jue wants to..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly lunged forward and pressed a dagger against my neck.
I was taken aback. "Ma Yun, have you lost your mind?"
Ma Yun's gaze was icy. "Li Jue wants to kill you."
I was stunned. "What did you say?"
Ma Yun's voice was very soft. "Li Jue wants to kill you."
As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice came from outside the door. "Xiaoxiao, this stupid wild boar is both foolish and lewd."
Ma Yun pressed his hand against my wound and said coldly, "Li Jue, you really are enchanted by this woman."
Li Jue, dressed in white stained with blood, slightly curled his lips and sighed. Then, with a cold expression, he said, "This is between me and Xiaoxiao; it has nothing to do with you."
Ma Yun also had a strong smell of blood on him, and both of them had a desolate killing intent in their eyes, as if they had just gone through a fight.
Ma Yun continued, "What Xiaoxiao? She is Shen Zishu! She is from the Xiao Family!"
His voice carried a frustration of disappointment. "Though you saw her die with your own eyes that day, you know how cunning she is. You are so intelligent; how could you still believe such a ridiculous trick? Being played around by her? Shen Zishu, tell him who you are! Otherwise, I will show no mercy under my blade."
He turned his gaze toward me, waiting for my answer.
I dismissed it casually. "Am I really that cunning? The most cunning one is clearly you, right? You were reeking of it last night, and now you've cleaned up so well?"
He was an assassin last night; I sprayed him with that scent which couldn't be washed away. Even if he changed clothes, the smell would still linger.
Ma Yun's expression turned ferocious. "If I had known you were Shen Zishu that day, I would never have saved you."
He pressed the dagger tighter against my neck, blood oozing out.
I laughed. "Then isn't it too late for you to kill me now?"
Li Jue raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Ma Yun, calm down. The grand plan has already been eight-tenths complete; why insist on whether I participate or not?"
Ma Yun let out a couple of dry laughs. His laughter was desolate as he shouted loudly, "Li Jue, I have schemed with you for ten years—ten years of hardship and glory. Have you forgotten the oath you made to me back then? Have you forgotten our agreement? There isn't a good person among the Xiao Family! Now you're willing to betray your loyalty for a Shen Zishu?"
Li Jue forced a bitter smile and spoke softly, "I dare not forget. But I have fulfilled the promises made back then. The Zhao Family's life-saving grace is something I have never forgotten for even a day; I've lived these ten years in fear... If you're still dissatisfied, Li Jue can only repay with his life... Ma Yun, I only hope you spare... my Xiaoxiao."
He looked at me with affection and regret in his eyes; amidst the mist of tears was more helplessness and reluctance.
Ma Yun shouted loudly in my ear. I looked up to see Li Jue already on the ground, blood vividly staining his lips, yet he still smiled slightly as he tilted his head back.
A short dagger was visibly stabbed into his chest.
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