Chapter 111.2

Chapter 111 part 2

Hua Zhu Yu took the letter and opened it . Under the dim candlelight of the tavern, she carefully read the letter . Her breathing slowly became heavier . The hand clutching the letter slightly quivered as her complexion turned dark .

She dared not believe what was written in the letter . But hadn’t she been thinking this all along? Now that there was evidence to confirm it, why didn’t she want to believe it?

Why?

Each word was like a dagger aimed at her heart . Her whole body felt numb and cold . “There hadn’t been any news in so long, how did you suddenly find this out?” Hua Zhu Yu calmed down and asked .

“It was Dan Hong who figured it out, she… . . ” Ping Lao Da suddenly paused . His brows knitted as a trace of sorrow fleeted across his eyes .

“What’s happened to Dang Hong?” Hua Zhu Yu asked coldly .

“She originally concealed her identity and entered the Palace during the selection . She became a palace maid . I thought she would remain as one but recently, in order to investigate, she got close to Huangfu Wu Shang and became his imperial concubine . She had followed Huangfu Wu Shang to the royal study of the previous emperor once and stole a secret letter . It was written obscurely and took time to decipher but she figured out it was from the Left Chancellor . “ Pin Lao Da said in a lowered voice .

Each sentence of Ping Lao Da was like a stroke of thunder striking against her heart .

Dan Hong became Huangfu Wu Shang’s imperial concubine . Dan Hong stole the secret letter… Dan Hong…

Hua Zhu Yu felt very cold . In her heart, waves of emotions surged and it took some time for her to settle down .

She didn’t think that Dan Hong would sacrifice herself for her . At the beginning when she knew that Dan Hong was participating in the Palace selection, she thought of letting Huangfu Wu Shuang select Dan Hong . That way, she could protect Dan Hong’s innocence . But Huangfu Wu Shuang was met with disaster and his life was hard to preserve . Yet, Dan Hong she… .  

Hua Zhu Yu closed her eyes and the surrounding became deadly silent . In front of her was a scene of endless blood, dark, red and despairing .

After a long moment, she finally opened her eyes and lifted the letter to the flame . It was engulfed in fire as it slowly burnt to ashes .

The brilliance of the flame reflected in her eyes, a dark, red frosty chill . One couldn’t help but shudder from the sight .

She reached for the sword on Ping Lao Da’s waist . Tonight, she didn’t bring any weapons because she was attending the wedding banquet . She pulled the sword out from its sheath . The blade pierced through the air like the cries of a grieving ghost .  

“General, in the letter An asked about the war . It seems no one in the capital is aware we have defeated Northern Kingdom, Perhaps Ji Feng Li has suppressed this news . ” Ping Lao Da said .

Hua Zhu Yu nodded and her eyes narrowed . “This proves that he doesn’t have complete control over the affairs of the capital yet . There are more than 100,000 troops in the capital and this military power is not in his hands . ”  

“General, how about we send the news back to the capital,” Ping Lao Da said after contemplation .

“There’s no rush . Tonight, I want to bring another person along with us,” Hua Zhu Yu replied .

“Who?” Ping Lao Da asked puzzled .

“Jin Se,” Hua Zhu Yu answered .

“Who is she?” Ping Lao Da only knew she was Ying Shu Xie but was unaware that she was Hua Mu’s daughter, so naturally he didn’t know Jin Se .

“She’s Rong Si, the person who’s about to marry Ji Feng Li . She’s… an old friend of mine . If Ji Feng Li is that kind of person, I can’t let her marry him . ”

Ping Lao Da nodded . He had complete trust in Hua Zhu Yu and always followed her orders without question .

“How do we rescue her? Today is the grand wedding . There are many military officials present . Even if the Orphan Army was present, it would be very difficult to take her away . ” Ping Lao Da said with concern . He wasn’t the only one hiding in the army, there were also a few members of the Orphan Army .

Hua Zhu Yu thought for a moment before placing the sword back in its sheath . Then she stood and replied, “There’s only one way, abduct the bride . ”

“Abduct the bride? How would we do that?” Ping Lao Da appallingly asked . Isn’t this is even more difficult than kidnapping ordinary people?

“You don’t have to worry . I’ll do it myself . ” In order not to cause suspicion, she must do this alone . Only she could do this . On the battlefield, she had risked her life to save Jin Se . So many people in the army already had speculations that she had feelings for Jin Se .

If she were to show up and stop this wedding, it would not cause suspicion .

Of course, she did not expect to be able to take Jin Se from Ji Feng Li successfully . She could only hope that Jin Se understood her intentions for disrupting the wedding and refuse to marry Ji Feng Li .

That was the only way .

It was late in the night and the moon was shining brightly like a pearl in the night sky . In Ji Feng Li’s temporary residence, lively music and festivities could be heard .

With Ping’s sword at her waist, Hua Zhu Yu entered the residence, stepping on the vibrant red carpet . To her ears, the jovial melody was particularly harsh and those ‘happiness’ characters plastered on the wall were bloody-red to her eyes .

There were many guests present in the main hall, clapping merrily as the ceremony took place, presided by an official .

“The auspicious hour has arrived, may the bride and groom kowtow to the heaven and earth…”

“First kowtow to the heaven and earth then… . ”

“Wait!” a clear, cold voice sounded outside the hall, interrupting the official .

Everyone was caught by surprise . The music and chatter within the hall all instantly went quiet . Everyone turned around to see who it was . Beneath the vibrant lights of the main hall, Hua Zhu Yu was approaching step by step . She was dressed in a silver attire with her dark hair bounded by a band of the same color . Though the outfit was plain, it did not conceal her brilliant aura .

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As she approached, her robes billowed along with the night wind . Her body seemed to be covered in a layer of mist as she emerged from the shadows of the night and entered the hall . Her clear eyes flashed with a sharp radiance and the smile upon her lips was dangerous yet beautiful as a poppy flower .

“Commander Bao, what are you doing?” General Wang Yu hastily stepped forward and asked in confusion .

Hua Zhu Yu halted her step and swept her gaze across the hall . With a casual smile she said, “This old man1 came to snatch the bride!” The words were spoken carelessly yet held a covert charm and force .

Originally, the hall was already silent but it became deadly mute . It took a moment for the words to settle in before a reaction could be seen .

Commander Bao came to snatch the bride? And the bride was actually the Left Chancellor’s! What made people even more appalled was that Hua Zhu Yu was a eunuch . Even a eunuch had the audacity to snatch a bride!

How could people not be stunned!

“Commander Bao must be drunk, ha ha … if you’re drunk quickly go sober up . Someone, come escort Commander Bao out!” Wang Yu quickly gave the order .

Hua Zhu Yu silently flashd a cold smile . Beneath her wide sleeve, her hand rested upon the sword’s handle tightened and she quickly unsheathed the sword . She slowly moved it across her lips and lightly blew .  “General Wang, you should quickly tell everyone to leave . My sword isn’t keen on drawing blood!”

Wang Yu was dumbfounded . He had thought Hua Zhu Yu was jesting but seeing her current appearance he quickly realized he was wrong .

“Everyone can leave!” Ji Feng Li light voice sounded in the hall .

Seeing the current situation, everyone followed orders and left the main hall . Soon, a pair of bride and groom, in dazzling red wedding attires appeared in front of Hua Zhu Yu .