Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers-Chapter 461 - 462 Escape for Life
Chapter 461: Chapter 462: Escape for Life
Chapter 461 -462: Escape for Life
Though subterfuge is common in warfare, dying on the battlefield as a soldier is not an unexpected fate.
But to carry out such malicious slaughter under such a disparity of power was simply inhumane.
As the adopted daughter of Qi Yunzhang, Qi Yue found it unbearable to swallow this indignity.
“Since you enjoyed a life of glory and wealth for more than ten years, attributing it to the merit of killing Qi Yunzhang, you should contemplate on your way to the netherworld why that is!”
Having said that, she wielded her knife and swiftly delivered Xiang Zuo his deserved end.
She then gathered all the valuables and jewels, storing them into her pocket space, and left behind dressed in nothing but a bandit’s tattered clothing.
Under the veil of night, Qi Yue turned back for a glance at the vast residence, murmuring to herself quietly.
“General Qi, your vengeance has been avenged; all who harmed you have gone down to accompany you!”
The reason she had endured until today before taking action was largely due to her consideration for the aftermath.
After Xiang Zuo killed Qi Yunzhang years ago, he was ennobled as the Marquis of Xiling.
Since then, he has been idling at home, showing no signs of activity over the years.
Killing such an unremarkable man rashly would have brought about suspicion from all sides.
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However, if he were to die in a different manner, appearing to be killed by bandits, the situation would be entirely different.
This was why she had been so focused on setting up such an elaborate scheme.
Of course, since it was a scheme, everything was just beginning.
Next, she had another matter to attend to.
—To explore Sheng’s study.
Under normal circumstances, Qi Yue would not dare to entertain such a thought.
After all, Sheng’s combat power was too high.
Having only encountered him twice before, the overbearing presence of such a powerful figure had made Qi Yue’s scalp tingle.
But tonight was different.
The palace had been robbed last night and caught fire.
Reliable information had it that Sheng had already gone to the palace to appease the Emperor Han Linghe.
And although Sheng was known as the Great General of the Longting Guard, his position prohibited him from having his own household troops.
As long as he was not at home, his position at the Great General Residence of Longting Guard amounted to nothing.
At most, his daughter Sheng Cuihua would be at home, which would be a good opportunity for Qi Yue to test the waters.
If there were truly no gains to be had, then so be it. After all, with her current status as a bandit, there was no shame in retreat.
Soon the pair had crossed two streets, and along the way, they encountered two squads from the Imperial City Division rushing eastward.
Qi Yue speculated that something unexpected had happened to Ma Lao San’s bandit group and paid it no mind, proceeding directly to the Great General Residence of the Longting Guard.
Compared to the Marquis of Xiling’s residence, Sheng’s home was much simpler.
The compound was not as large, nor was it as grand.
Although both were born of generals, one was a Great General who could lead armies into battle, while the other was merely an imperial guard and at best a high-ranking official of the inner court.
This was also the reason why Sheng, despite his formidable capabilities, was not ennobled as a marquis.
“I always feel that Sheng is not as straightforward as he appears to be,” mused Qi Yue silently to herself, as she and Qingzhu carefully made their way into Sheng’s backyard.
The situation was almost identical to what they had previously investigated; Sheng did not like to employ servants, and both the gatehouse and servant quarters lay unused, utterly devoid of life.
The two stealthily approached the second courtyard, only to hear a thunderous snoring sound.
“Hu-lu-lu, hu-lu-lu…”
It wasn’t an exaggeration on Qi Yue’s part—the noise really was no different from thunder!
“Master, that doesn’t sound like Sheng,” whispered Qingzhu.
“Definitely not… let’s go, take a look!”
Qi Yue motioned with her hand, leading the way towards the source of the snoring to a window.
It was the start of early summer, and the weather was relatively hot.
The window was wide open, and Qi Yue could instantly see the person on the bed opposite.
—It was Sheng Cuihua!
She was wearing a red robe, with her whole thigh exposed.
The breeze was indeed refreshing, but the pose was truly unseemly.
Qi Yue slightly curled her lips and quietly sprinkled some special powder by the window.
Back at the Longnan County Government, Sheng Cuihua had once visited her room and left behind some mesmerizing fragrance.
Now she also played a little trick, using the enemy’s own methods to get back at them—that couldn’t be considered excessive!
Afterwards, they moved to the third courtyard and, without much trouble, found Sheng’s bedroom and study.
Compared to the rooms of other officials, Sheng’s was like that of an ascetic monk.
A few pieces of furniture that could not be more ordinary, and several simple ornaments that clearly weren’t worth much silver.
But a shortsword hanging on the wall caught Qi Yue’s attention.
“No wonder Ma Lao San doesn’t bother with this place. If I were a bandit, I wouldn’t bother either,” she said as she approached the sword.
“My lady!”
Qingzhu pulled her back in a panic, his face turned white.
Qi Yue looked perplexed, “What’s wrong, is there a problem with this sword?”
“It just doesn’t feel right. It’s too clean here, as if it was prepared on purpose!” Qingzhu said with a face full of fear.
Hearing him say this, Qi Yue also felt that something was terribly wrong.
Indeed!
It was too clean!
She had initially targeted Sheng’s study, hoping to find some secrets or evidence of clandestine dealings to use against him!
But unexpectedly, she found nothing at all!
And, the house had no secret chambers whatsoever!
Thinking more deeply, it was obviously not right!
Could it be?
Meeting Qingzhu’s equally alert eyes, Qi Yue’s heart skipped a beat!
She hastily focused on listening to the noises outside, but the uncomfortable feeling in her heart became even more pronounced.
Before she could react further, a rustling noise suddenly broke out in the courtyard.
“Awooooo…”
Several shrill wolf howls pierced the sky, shattering the eerie calm.
Then, the door was smashed open, and a distinct animal stench flooded the air!
In the darkness, dozens of glowing green eyes emerged, making Qi Yue’s hair stand on end.
“My lady, it’s a pack of wolves!”
“Let’s go!”
As soon as the words fell, Qingzhu grabbed her and leapt out of the window.
It was obvious that Sheng had been prepared for this all along.
If not for some matter in the Imperial City tonight, Qi Yue and Qingzhu might have been anticipating a confrontation with Sheng himself!
Taking into account their current guise as bandits, Qi Yue couldn’t use poison, anesthetics, explosives, or a laser gun—escaping was their only option now.
Luckily, with Qingzhu’s exceptional Qinggong, they left Sheng’s courtyard unscathed.
But the pack of wolves, like leeches drawn to blood, also burst out of the courtyard, chasing them down three streets without any sign of giving up.
“My lady, this won’t do! These creatures are too terrifying! Shall we just kill them?”
Qingzhu skimmed through the air, his hand already grasping that mysterious flute!
Qi Yue glanced down at the pursuing wolves and shook her head repeatedly.
“No, as soon as you make a move, Sheng will recognize it!”
“Then what do we do? Shall we head out of the city to Nanling?”
Going to Nanling had been Qi Yue’s plan all along, prepared to leave after wrapping things up.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have left Fengdu with such fanfare.
Suddenly, a shower of sparks rose into the eastern sky, accompanied by the faint sounds of voices.
Qi Yue’s heart leapt with joy, immediately coming up with a plan.
