The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 387 Assassination and Visit

As night fell, the Prince of Jin's mansion was brightly lit, and a grand victory celebration banquet was being held.

Bathed in the glow of hanging red lanterns and the glittering candlelight, the entire mansion appeared exceptionally solemn and festive.

Madam Cao, Qiu Ziyue, and Li Cunxu sat upright in the main seats, their expressions both dignified and joyful.

The banquet was filled with clinking glasses and constant laughter. The soldiers raised their cups to celebrate their successful repelling of the Later Liang army's attack, creating a jubilant atmosphere.

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, Li Cunxu glanced at Qiu Ziyue beside him, his eyes revealing a trace of reluctance and longing.

He whispered:

"Your Highness, before you leave, could you dance for me one last time? And let me sing you a song called 'Jiangnan Girl'?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

A moment later, Qiu Ziyue changed into a purple dance dress and walked lightly into the center of the hall like a butterfly.

The dance dress was like a violet in nature, refreshing and unique.

Accompanied by the sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments, Li Cunxu's melodious and graceful singing voice flowed out, and the melody of "Jiangnan Girl" was beautiful and pleasant to listen to.

The brave and heroic female warrior on the battlefield is gone; instead, a gentle and tender beauty is dancing gracefully.

Every glance she gave revealed her deep love and attachment to this land.

Her dance was exquisite and perfectly complemented Li Cunxu's singing.

Everyone present was captivated by her, and some even secretly marveled:

The Prince of Jin and his wife are truly a match made in heaven, a perfect couple!

When the music ended, the two returned to their seats hand in hand.

Li Cunxu proposed:

"Such a beautiful day, let us share a glass of fine wine to commemorate this victory!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a maid came with a wine pot to refill the cup.

Deeply in love and reluctant to part, the two gazed at each other, oblivious to the lurking dangers around them.

At that very moment, a sudden change occurred!

The seemingly ordinary maid suddenly pulled out a gleaming dagger from her sleeve and stabbed it straight at the unsuspecting Li Cunxu!

The crisis erupted instantly, and time seemed to freeze.

Seeing that there was no way to fight back, Qiu Ziyue rushed towards Li Cunxu without hesitation, trying to use her body to block this fatal attack.

However, Li Cunxu reacted just as quickly, shoving Qiu Ziyue away and dodging to the side.

Unfortunately, he was a step too late; the cold dagger plunged deep into his abdomen!

His clothes were instantly soaked with blood, a horrifying sight.

Madam Cao was shocked and shouted, "The army doctor! The army doctor!"

He then rushed to Li Cunxu's side to ask how things were.

Seeing this, Qiu Ziyue was shocked and enraged. She rushed forward and easily grabbed the maid by the neck, demanding an explanation in a stern voice:

"Who sent you? Tell me!"

Although the maid's face was filled with fear, she still forced herself to answer:

"It's Zhu Wen, the founding emperor of the Later Liang dynasty! He wants me to kill Li Cunxu!"

Qiu Ziyue sneered and said disdainfully, "Hmph, you no longer have a chance!"

Before she finished speaking, she cleanly and swiftly snapped the maid's neck.

In an instant, the entire venue fell silent; everyone was so shocked by this sudden turn of events that they were speechless.

Qiu Ziyue turned back to Li Cunxu's side, tightly grasped his hand, which had become cold from blood loss, and said in a choked but firm voice:

"Cunxu, are you alright? You have to be okay, you absolutely can't let anything happen to you!"

Despite his serious injuries, Li Cunxu remained calm. He looked at Qiu Ziyue and managed a weak smile.

"I'm sorry for making you worry... but this time, thanks to you."

Qiu Ziyue gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded solemnly:

"Remember, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side."

"Ziyue, please don't leave me. My heart aches so much if you leave," Li Cunxu said weakly.

"Okay, I won't leave, I won't leave," Qiu Ziyue said with tears in her eyes.

At this moment, the air inside the Prince of Jin's residence seemed to be shrouded in tension and worry.

At this moment, an old imperial physician rushed over to treat Li Cunxu's wounds.

After a thorough examination, the imperial physician stated that although the abdomen was injured, it would take some time for the patient to recover.

After Li Cunxu's condition stabilized, Qiu Ziyue sat by his bedside, held his hand, and whispered:

Why did you push me away? If that knife had pierced me, you would have regretted it for the rest of your life.

Li Cunxu looked at her affectionately and said:

"How could I let you take this knife for me? You are the most important person to me."

As Madam Cao listened to their conversation, she was filled with mixed emotions.

The entire Jin court was shocked by the assassination attempt, but it also united them more closely to resist the threat of foreign enemies.

Having survived the assassination attempt, Qiu Ziyue decided to stay a while longer before leaving.

In the stillness of the night, all was quiet except for the moonlight that bathed the earth like water.

A man dressed in black silently swept across the courtyard, like a light feather.

It traced a graceful arc in the air and finally landed beside Qiu Ziyue's bed.

He leaned down and gazed at Qiu Ziyue, who was fast asleep. Her long eyelashes, straight nose, and delicate nose looked particularly soft in the moonlight.

His gaze was filled with deep affection and love, as if he wanted to etch every detail of her into his heart.

However, in this peaceful moment, Qiu Ziyue suddenly trembled in her sleep, her face filled with fear.

She murmured to herself, her voice low but filled with endless pain:

"Yu Xuan, don't hit me... I'm scared... Yu Xuan, what's wrong? No... My heart hurts so much..."

Upon hearing these words, the man in black's expression instantly became complex and sorrowful. His eyes reddened slightly, and he murmured in a choked voice:

"Twilight Sparkle, I'm sorry..."

He slowly reached out, wanting to gently stroke Qiu Ziyue's face.

But just as her fingertips were about to touch her skin, Qiu Ziyue suddenly woke up.

She keenly sensed someone beside her, her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately sprang out of bed, demanding an answer in a sharp voice:

"Who?!"

The man in black was startled by this sudden reaction. He flashed forward, about to leap out of the window.

However, Qiu Ziyue was no ordinary person. She had already noticed the other party's movements and quickly made a move, her palm strikes were fierce and aimed directly at the back of the man in black.

The two clashed instantly, their figures flashing and swirling around the room.

Their martial arts skills were clearly evenly matched.

A moment later, the man in black found an opening and, taking advantage of Qiu Ziyue's slight lapse in attention, swiftly struck her pressure points.

Qiu Ziyue froze instantly, unable to move, and could only stare angrily at the man in black in front of her.

The man in black stood still, moonlight streaming through the window onto his face, revealing a familiar yet unfamiliar countenance.

Qiu Ziyue was shocked by what she saw, and seemed to sense a familiar aura in his features.

"You are... Yu Xuan?"

Qiu Ziyue's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with doubt and complex emotions.

The man in black was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice:

Yes, it's me.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue felt as if her heart was being torn apart.

"What are you doing here? Are you here to divorce me? Just sign the papers, I don't want to see you."

To be continued in the next chapter!