The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Chapter 180 She was afraid of losing

Seeing this, Lin Shanjuan had to put the matter aside for the time being, extinguished the candle and returned to bed.

Qi Zhaomian had been waiting for her under the quilt. Feeling the warmth sliding into the quilt, he immediately put his arms around Lin Shanjuan's waist, his dependent posture showing.

"I...I know you're right, but...I need to think about it before I can make a decision, okay?"

Her voice was weak and feeble, how could Lin Shanjuan not understand her?

She had just learned the truth about her father's death, and then her lover was about to take risks. Anyone would hesitate. She understood and would not force her to make a decision. She just hugged her tightly and patted Qi Zhaomian's shoulder gently.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, let's sleep first and take it slowly."

Qi Zhaomian's hands tightly grasped Lin Shanjuan's clothes. She even felt that she was still uneasy even if she held on tightly, so she hugged Lin Shanjuan urgently to gain a sense of security.

Lin Shanjuan let her hold him, kissing her hair over and over again, trying his best to comfort her, and whispering soothing words in her ears.

Qi Zhaomian had never been so entangled and struggled before. She knew that letting Lin Shanjuan was the best choice, and others might not be so reliable.

She naturally believed in her skills.

But she didn't want to let her fail.

She finally found a place where spring was warm and flowers were blooming, and she could never go back to the cold winter.

This night was so long, yet so short. Qi Zhaomian kept making up her mind, then changing it. The more she loved Lin Shanjuan, the harder it was for her to make a decision.

The moonlight was blocked outside the bed curtains, and Lin Shanjuan's breathing became increasingly long. Qi Zhaomian raised his face and rubbed her chin, feeling both attached and confused.

Lin Shanjuan smelled delicious, and his hands were so warm. She was afraid that one day the person next to her would become cold and lie here without any reaction.

She didn't dare to think about it, she could only hug Lin Shanjuan tightly.

Her fingertips gently stroked Lin Shanjuan's eyebrows. He felt itchy and buried his head in a daze, his forehead resting against Qi Zhaomian, his breath breathing in and out beside Qi Zhaomian's ear, which was so soothing.

She couldn't help but hug her tightly and whispered her name: "Juan'er, Juan'er..."

He couldn't help but kiss her, wanting to gain more determination and support from the scent of Lin Shanjuan.

Lin Shanjuan was woken up by her kisses several times. Thinking that she wanted it, he reached into her clothes, but was held down by Qi Zhaomian again.

"Don't... wait until you come back..."

"Chang Zhenming, he lives in Songyun Mountain outside the capital."

Lin Shanjuan finally realized that she had finally made up her mind after so much entanglement and hesitation.

She is still the Qi Zhaomian who puts the greater good first. She will not let personal feelings interfere with the affairs of the country. Although she finds it harder to let go and is more worried than anyone else, she will still make the right decision.

Just as she believed that Lin Shanjuan would do this cleanly and beautifully, Lin Shanjuan also believed from the beginning that she would make the most correct decision, and she had full faith in her wisdom.

Qi Zhaomian was reluctant to sleep. She always wanted to hug Lin Shanjuan tightly, listen to her breathing more, and feel her warmth more.

It was not until the sky was breaking and dawn had arrived that her spirit could no longer hold on and she fell into a deep sleep.

Lin Shanjuan helped her tuck in the quilt, changed her clothes, took the "love gift" from Ye Xi, and after kissing Qi Zhaomian on the forehead, he rode his horse straight to the general's mansion.

Ye Xi was practicing her marksmanship in the courtyard, and Liu He was hiding behind a pillar in the porch, peeking in. Ye Xi knew where she was, but she didn't chase her away, letting her watch.

The palace guard came trotting over to report, "General, Lin Si is outside the palace gate, asking to see you."

Ye Xi was stunned, threw the spear in his hand to the palace soldier, and hurried out to meet him.

"Why don't you come in?" Ye Xi saw her outfit clearly and was stunned for a second. "Are you going somewhere?"

Lin Shanjuan hooked his finger at her, Ye Xi walked down the steps, came to her horse, and leaned over to listen to her whisper.

"I'm going to kill Chang Zhenming."

Ye Xi's expression was stern: "Your Highness, do you know?"

Lin Shan nodded wearily. Seeing this, Ye Xi held her saddle and said, "Wait a minute. I'll pack my bags and go with you."

Lin Shanjuan curled his lips: "I've been waiting for you to say this, go ahead."

Ye Xi just turned around when Lin Shanjuan called her back: "And your sister-in-law, one more person will provide more security."

Although Ye Xi hesitated for a second, he agreed readily.

What made her hesitant was that the identity of this "sister-in-law" was unknown, and whether it would be inappropriate to ask her to participate in such a secret matter.

But since Lin Shanjuan specifically reminded her, she must have her own arrangements.

When she entered the inner courtyard, Liu He was waiting for her to come back. "What does Lin Si want to see you about?"

Ye Xi didn't say anything, fearing that there would be many people watching and that the walls might have ears: "We'll talk on the way. I want to go with her..."

"I'm going too!" Before Ye Xi could finish, Liu He hurriedly stated his attitude before her, "I won't hold you back, I can even help you."

Ye Xi looked at her in surprise: "Do you really think so?"

Liu He nodded vigorously: "Of course! I will go to protect you."

Ye Xi looked away, unwilling to meet the sincerity in her eyes. He agreed casually, but kept muttering in his heart.

He said he wanted to protect me, but he refused to tell me his name or origin.

Ye Xi simply packed a few clothes and then mounted her horse, carrying her sword. Liu He was already waiting for her outside. There was a gun hanging next to her saddle. Ye Xi remembered it. It was the gun that had been used to fight off Ye Lang on the rainy night when they rescued each other. It was a gift from her father when her sister-in-law got married.

But He Qing has not been very active in the martial arts since she got married, because Ye Lang likes her to wear a skirt, recite poems, make tea and read books, so she is willing to become the shadow of another person for him.

Now, this spear is finally in someone's hand again.

A faint smile appeared on Ye Xi's lips: "Let's go!"

Liu He nodded and followed.

The three of them walked along East Street towards Songyun Mountain.

The bed curtain was opened a little by a white hand. Qi Zhaomian rubbed his temple and found that the person next to him was gone.

She felt panicky and got out of bed in a hurry. Sure enough, she saw that the "Send Love" hanging on the wall was gone.

Lin Shanjuan set off.

"Xiao'er, when will it end?" she suddenly raised her voice and asked.

Xiao'er hurriedly pushed the door open and walked in: "Your Highness, it's already 9 o'clock."

Qi Zhaomian clenched his hands - it was already this time?

"How long has the Prince Consort been gone?"

Xiao'er was startled to see her barefoot on the ground, and hurriedly helped her to the bed: "The prince consort left before dawn and left a message, telling Your Highness not to worry."

Qi Zhaomian subconsciously bit his lower lip. Yue Liu also came in upon hearing the sound. Although he didn't know what had happened to them, he could see his master's worry.

"I am willing to go and look for the Prince Consort."

Qi Zhaomian sat by the bed in silence. It took him a few breaths to calm down, but his face still showed that cold and distant look.

"No need. Go and spread the word to the four gates. From now on, martial law is imposed in the capital. No one is allowed to leave."

Yue Liu took the order and left without hesitation, and Qi Zhaomian's eyes became deeper.

"Change clothes. Prepare the carriage. Enter the palace."

"Yes."

Juan'er has already left Beijing, so from now on, not even a fly can fly out for no reason and interfere with what Juan'er is going to do.