coobybook Chapter 361 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 6)
Chapter 361 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 6)
Chapter 361 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (6)
Even more shockingly, just a few days later, news spread that Lord Lü intended to marry his beautiful and beloved daughter, Lü Zhi, to Liu Ji. This rumor struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving Meng Yi and the others stunned. Liu Ji was nothing more than an idle loatheist, having an ambiguous relationship with a widow and even a seven- or eight-year-old son. He himself was over thirty, and although he was quite handsome, he never held a proper job and often lived on credit. Why would Lord Lü, seemingly a worthless man, choose him and willingly marry his precious daughter to him? It was truly baffling.
Meng Yi frowned, pondering the ins and outs of the matter. The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. Especially perplexing was the fact that the King of Qin had ordered him to eliminate Liu Ji. Even more strangely, they had tried to kill Liu Ji several times, but each attempt had ended in failure. It was as if Liu Ji was protected by some mysterious power, leaving Meng Yi and his companions helpless.
The more Meng Yi thought about it, the more he felt that Liu Ji was extremely sinister. His repeated escapes from death seemed like divine favor. Meng Yi couldn't help but worry. If such a mysterious figure were allowed to continue to grow stronger, would it bring unpredictable consequences to the Qin Empire in the future? Thinking of this, a shadow fell over Meng Yi's heart.
Time was of the essence; as far as he knew, Liu Ji's wedding was just around the corner. Meng Yi knew that this matter could not be delayed any longer, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
Once Liu Ji successfully marries Lü Gong's daughter, killing him will become even more difficult. After some discussion, Meng Yi decided to act that very night. His forces split into two groups: one group would remain nearby to observe the situation in case of any unforeseen events; the other group, led by Meng Yi himself, would storm into Widow Cao's house, determined to kill both Widow Cao and Liu Ji in one fell swoop.
Night fell heavily, as if to swallow the entire world into darkness. Wei Ji was dispatched to patrol the vicinity. Meanwhile, Meng Yi and his companions, taking advantage of the clear, moonlit night, quietly infiltrated Widow Cao's house.
Wei Ji and his teammates stared intently at their surroundings, not daring to relax for a moment. They knew this mission was fraught with uncertainty and danger, and any slight movement could lead to unforeseen consequences. Time ticked by, and the surroundings remained silent, but the tension grew ever stronger.
Suddenly, a piercing scream from a woman tore through the night! Undoubtedly, the sound came from Widow Cao's house. Wei Ji's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, "Has something gone wrong?" However, despite his extreme anxiety, he forced himself to remain calm and continued to observe his surroundings.
As the faint light gradually illuminated the surroundings, Wei Ji's heart skipped a beat. He knew perfectly well that Cao the Widow's piercing scream had awakened all the neighbors. With his scheme about to be exposed, Wei Ji was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. However, as time ticked by, Meng Yi and the others still hadn't emerged.
Finally, Wei Ji could no longer contain his anxiety. He decisively ordered two of his men to stay put and wait, while he personally led the rest of his men into Widow Cao's dilapidated hut. The moment they stepped inside, a horrifying scene unfolded before their eyes—Meng Yi and his companions lay sprawled on the ground, their eyes closed, lifeless, clearly unconscious!
Wei Ji was so shocked by what he saw that he almost screamed. His eyes widened and his mouth gaped open. But the excellent professionalism cultivated by years of rigorous training allowed him to quickly regain his composure after a brief moment of astonishment. He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the surging panic within him.
There was no time to check whether Liu Ji had been successfully killed. Wei Ji, his expression tense, frantically waved to his men behind him. These men were all trusted confidants who had followed Meng Yi for a long time, and naturally understood Wei Ji's intention. They quickly stepped forward and, with extremely careful movements, carried the still unconscious Meng Yi and the others onto their broad backs. Then, without hesitation, the group fled frantically outside.
However, the number of people left outside to provide backup and keep watch was far fewer than the number of people who went inside to carry out the assassination. So at this moment, these people were struggling quite a bit, each of them having to carry two companions on their own, taking heavy steps as they slowly moved out of Widow Cao's house.
Just then, the distant torchlight grew closer and closer. As the torchlight grew brighter, the approaching footsteps and shouts seemed like the death knell, causing Wei Ji's heart to beat even faster.
At this moment, Wei Ji knew perfectly well that if he couldn't escape this place in time, the earth-shattering event that had occurred at Widow Cao's house would spread like wildfire throughout Pei County. Thinking of this, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his pace quickened involuntarily. He had only one thought in his mind—he had to leave this dangerous and troublesome place as soon as possible!
Wei Ji gritted his teeth and mustered all his strength to run faster. His legs moved like wheels of fire, each step kicking up clouds of dust. Throughout their escape, they dared not relax or stop for a moment.
Wei Ji knew that Meng Yi and the others were currently unconscious and absolutely could not return to the inn. So, he led the group on a aimless run like headless flies, with only one thought in mind—to find a safe place to stay as soon as possible.
After running for an unknown amount of time, just when everyone was exhausted and about to give up, a dilapidated thatched hut suddenly appeared in Wei Ji and the others' sight like a lifeline. Wei Ji was overjoyed and hurriedly carried Meng Yi and the others into the hut.
Upon entering the thatched hut, Wei Ji, without even catching his breath, immediately began checking the injuries of the others. When he saw Meng Yi's body, he couldn't help but gasp. His body was covered with countless wounds of varying sizes, some so deep that the white bone was visible, and others were still oozing blood. The sight was utterly shocking and horrifying.