kingnovel Chapter 202 In Danger
Chapter 202 In Danger
For these desperate criminals, there is a clear line between money and life and death, and the principles cannot be violated.
Ling Mohui's heart sank. Sometimes, fate was so unpredictable. After many twists and turns, she still couldn't escape the trap set by Ling Zhiyun.
Just when Ling Mohui's hope was about to be completely extinguished, a rapid and powerful sound of horse hooves came from afar, like a horn of hope, breaking the silence.
It was Han Zifeng who appeared in sight, leading a team of well-trained guards, descending on the official road like divine soldiers from heaven.
Ling Mohui's eyes glowed with a new light from despair, that was the hope of rebirth.
"kill!"
Following Han Zifeng's order, the long sword in his hand drew a silver arc in the air, and the troops on both sides instantly fell into a fierce melee.
Those burly men, with looks of fear on their faces, tried to flee in all directions when they saw that the situation was unfavorable. However, they were subdued one by one by the capable men brought by Han Zifeng in the blink of an eye, and were unable to move.
Han Zifeng walked towards Ling Mohui with steady steps, his eyes full of concern and anxiety.
He gently reached out and carefully untied the thick rope tied around Ling Mohui's wrist. While observing her for any injuries, he asked softly, "Are you okay, Mohui? Are you feeling uncomfortable or injured anywhere?"
His voice was as gentle as jade, revealing an unquestionable firmness.
Ling Mohui shook her head slightly, with a grateful smile on her face: "Thank you, Han Zifeng, your timely appearance is like a sweet rain falling on a dry land."
There was a gleam of trust and relief in her eyes, and she was obviously deeply grateful to Han Zifeng for his help.
Han Zifeng looked solemn. After a moment's silence, he slowly spoke, "I have been wandering outside the palace, and accidentally noticed a well-covered carriage driving suspiciously, so I ordered my followers to keep an eye out. I didn't expect that it would be a clue to your distress."
There was a hint of self-blame in his words, as if he had failed to discover the situation earlier, causing Ling Mohui to fall into danger.
"What kind of incident happened in the Imperial Ancestral Temple that caused the Imperial Guards to surround the Imperial Ancestral Temple and the Imperial Palace as if they were facing a formidable enemy?"
Although Ling Mohui had doubts in her heart, she also knew that Han Zifeng had a close relationship with the royal family. This rescue was already a great help, so she might as well take the opportunity to ask him.
Ling Mohui leaned close to Han Zifeng's ear, lowered her voice, and quickly and concisely revealed a few secret details about the Taimiao incident.
Although her voice was soft, every word she said was weighty, as if it contained a shocking secret unknown to others.
Han Zifeng's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and he murmured in disbelief: "How could this be?"
He could hardly imagine what kind of elaborate conspiracy was hidden behind this.
Ling Mohui pursed her lips tightly, a complex look flashed in her eyes: "This may be a plot that others have been planning for a long time, but we just haven't noticed it yet."
Her words revealed her helplessness and alertness to the situation.
At this moment, Fu Yansheng and Ling Chuyun led a team of heavily armored and aggressive royal guards rushing over. Their appearance was just right, as if they were divine soldiers sent from heaven.
"With Prime Minister Fu and General Lin here, Mo Hui's safety is in your hands."
Han Zifeng was well aware that time was running out, so he quickly handed over the rescued Ling Mohui and the subdued kidnappers to Fu Yansheng, and he himself rushed back to the city to deal with follow-up matters.
Ling Chuyun looked at his sister who was safe and sound, his brows furrowed, full of concern and anxiety: "Sister, it's great that you can return safely, but how did all this happen? Where were those guards? Why did they let you be in such danger?"
Ling Mohui turned the tables and looked at her brother sharply: "Brother, I was just about to ask you, how lax were your guards? How could someone take me away right under their noses?"
There was a hint of blame and helplessness in her tone.
Ling Chuyun's face was livid, his eyes burning with anger: "These idiots always neglect their duties. I will punish them severely when I return this time!"
His words revealed a determination that should not be underestimated.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Chuyun handed the captured kidnappers over to Fu Yansheng, who accompanied Ling Mohui, and the two of them escorted the criminals to the government office in the capital to be interrogated.
In the interrogation room of the government office, the kidnappers cried and shouted, trying to defend themselves at the top of their lungs: "Sir, we have already told you everything we know. The employer only told us his last name is Wang, and as for his appearance, we have never even seen him once!"
Faced with the sophistry, the prefect was merciless and shouted at him: "Stop pretending! Now that the Xia family has fallen, who would have the motive to hire you? If you don't confess and show leniency, don't blame me for being rude!"
His voice echoed in the small space, chilling everyone to the bone.
The kidnappers looked pale and begged for mercy in a hurry: "Sir, we are just accepting money and helping others to get rid of disasters. We know nothing about the internal affairs of the Xia family. Please show mercy and give us a way out!"
However, waves of tragic wails soon rang out from the interrogation room, and a suffocating sense of depression filled the air.
When Ling Mohui saw this scene, she felt a mixture of disgust and anger in her heart, and she was even more disdainful of the methods of Ling Zhiyun, the mastermind behind the scenes.
Xia Ranran's tragedy was actually plotted against herself. Such cruelty is really chilling!
She walked out of the dark dungeon of the government office, and Fu Yansheng followed closely behind her, like a solid barrier, ready to protect her at all times.
Before Ling Mo could say anything more, Fu Yansheng gently took her hand and led her into a beautifully decorated carriage.
In the car, Fu Yansheng whispered, trying to comfort or give advice, but Ling Mohui's mind was completely focused on how to deal with Ling Zhiyun's plan. She almost turned a deaf ear to Fu Yansheng's words. She only saw his lips moving, but did not really care about the content.
"Do you understand what I mean?"
There was a hint of worry in Fu Yansheng's low voice.
Ling Mohui seemed to wake up from deep thought and asked confusedly, "Understand what?"
Fu Yansheng sighed lightly and patiently explained again: "The current government is turbulent, and your identity is special. It is best for you to stay at home in the near future and avoid going out and causing unnecessary trouble. Do you understand what I mean?"
His eyes were full of sincerity and concern.
Ling Mohui raised her lips slightly, but with bitterness: "I'm afraid that even if I hide at home, it's hard to guarantee true peace inside and outside the palace walls where the storm is raging."
Fu Yansheng didn't say anything else. He just waited silently for the carriage to stop, then carefully helped her get off.
At this time, Ling Zhiyun walked over slowly, with a concerned expression on her face, and looked at Ling Mo and replied: "Sister, are you really okay?"
Her voice was soft, as if she were genuinely worried.
However, Fu Yansheng stood vigilantly in front of Ling Zhiyun and held Ling Mohui tightly behind him, silently declaring his protective stance with his actions.