Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 346: Lu Yuan Takes the Initiative - Novel Cool

Chapter 346: Lu Yuan Takes the Initiative

Chapter 346: Lu Yuan Takes the Initiative

Si She returned to the campsite, and the battle had already concluded.

The head escort was counting the casualties and instructing his brothers to help treat the wounded.

Eight Miaojiang bodyguards had perished, and Bai Qingchen's mood was somewhat low.

Si She glanced at the chaotic scene, but said nothing.

Bai Qingchen said, "Xiaokang is also dead. He was your favorite young bodyguard."

"Hm."

Si She acknowledged with a sound.

"You... aren't you sad?"

Bai Qingchen was a bit surprised.

Throughout the journey, Si She had been reserved and not given to idle chatter, but he was an easygoing person.

Xiaokang was a young bodyguard, on his first trip outside Miaojiang. He had a lively personality and often followed Si She around, occasionally receiving pointers on martial arts from him.

Bai Qingchen could tell that Si She was quite satisfied with this young man.

"There's nothing to be sad about," Si She said calmly.

Bai Qingchen remained silent.

At first glance, Celestial Dragon and Si She seemed like the same type of person, and Celestial Dragon even appeared colder and more aloof. However, Celestial Dragon's heart was warm.

Si She, true to his name, had cold blood running through his veins.

"Their casualties were even more severe," said Bai Qingchen, shifting the topic from personal matters to the assassination attempt.

Si She scanned the surrounding area, where corpses lay haphazardly: "Hm."

"There's something strange," said Bai Qingchen. "We could have avoided casualties on our side. We could have used Gu, but strangely, the Gu worms were ineffective against them. It's as if they had taken medication to resist the Gu poison."

Si She asked, "Where can we buy such medication?"

Bai Qingchen whispered, "Miaojiang."

"It seems Miaojiang has a traitor," Si She said.

Bai Qingchen was reluctant to believe it, but he couldn't refute it. "Is Xun Liu dead?"

"I don't know. I didn't catch up to him, but even if he's alive, he probably won't come back," Si She replied.

"Why?" Bai Qingchen asked.

"The new Twelve Guards have appeared," Si She said.

Bai Qingchen frowned. "Who are they? Are they powerful?"

Si She nodded. "Mao Tu, a very tricky opponent. Be careful. She's skilled in charm techniques. If you encounter a strange woman, don't look directly into her eyes."

Bai Qingchen readily agreed, "I'll inform everyone to be cautious."

Thinking of something, Bai Qingchen added, "Additionally, a second group arrived, also wearing masks, but each of them carried a Spring Saber. They must be the Imperial Bodyguards. After they arrived, they ordered that the bodies remain intact and the coffin untouched."

"Intact bodies?" Si She asked.

"That's what they said," Bai Qingchen replied. "I suspect that Lu Yuan's identity has been exposed in the capital, and the Chancellor's Mansion knows that the person in the coffin is Luo San. They want a live witness."

It must be said that Bai Qingchen is also an extremely intelligent person.

Setting aside their identities, what Si She valued most was Bai Qingchen's potential.

"Do we still need to send Luo San to Miaojiang?" Bai Qingchen asked.

Si She's expression turned serious. "Yes, the real contest has just begun."

Luo San's mission was not to impersonate Lu Yuan and deceive the Chancellor, but to meet the Miaojiang Goddess.

Lu Yuan and Yin Hu had a message for the Miaojiang Goddess, which they wanted Luo San to deliver.

"Mao Tu is a very tricky person. Her martial arts may not be the most powerful, but she has many unorthodox skills. From now on, we must heighten our vigilance."

Bai Qingchen nodded solemnly.

After a heavy snowfall, winter suddenly arrived in the capital.

"This winter has come earlier than usual," said Nursemaid Li as she added a few pieces of high-quality red charcoal to the brazier.

Nursemaid Wan carried a large bucket of charcoal inside, saying, "It's getting late. Winter is here."

"Time flies," Nursemaid Li sighed as she helped her. "In the blink of an eye, we've been in the mansion for half a year."

"Indeed. I thought it had only been half a month. Let me help you with the bucket. Be careful not to dirty your hands while making clothes for Miss," said Nursemaid Wan, turning her back to block Nursemaid Li as she placed the bucket under the rack and set the tongs on top for the lady of the house to use later.

Tan'er lay on the soft couch, propping her legs up and munching on a tanghulu as she spoke with a straight face, "Because it's not like living in the Lu family, where every day feels like a year!"

Bai Yuwei, who was practicing calligraphy at her desk, glared at her, "You know quite a bit, don't you? Come over here and practice writing, no slacking off!"

Bai Yuwei had originally been studying in her own courtyard, but after it was struck by lightning, she moved to Ting Lan Pavilion.

After spending a night with Tan'er, she moved to the main courtyard.

Meng Qianqian was pleased, as it saved her from having to travel back and forth, and she could teach the two of them together.

Tan'er looked up at the sky with her eyes, "I've finished practicing!"

Bai Yuwei said, "I don't believe you!"

Tan'er pulled out two crumpled pieces of paper from behind her back and handed them over, "Here!"

Bai Yuwei said, "A Man."

A Man walked up to Tan'er and took the paper she had been practicing on.

Bai Yuwei unfolded it and was instantly stunned, "What are these supposed to be?"

Tan'er replied, "Words!"

Bai Yuwei was dumbfounded, "These... are these words? They look like scribbles! Even Bao Shu can write better than you!"

Tan'er pouted, "How is that possible?"

Ban Xia tapped on the curtain, and Meng Qianqian entered the room wearing a soft and warm thousand-gold fur coat.

Bao Shu was nestled in her arms, feeling warm and cozy.

She smiled and asked, "What are you all talking about with such excitement?"

Bai Yuwei immediately held up Tan'er's practice sheet and started complaining, "Sister-in-law, look at the words she's practicing!"

Meng Qianqian took the paper, which was crumpled like pickled vegetables, and after reading it, she sighed helplessly, "Tan'er."

Tan'er sat up, hugged herself, and turned her face away, "Fine, fine, I'll be more serious next time!"

Bao Shu frowned seriously, "Tan'er, you're being naughty."

Tan'er humphed, "I'm being naughty? Why do I have to face the wall and meditate every day?"

Bao Shu said, "Not today."

Suddenly, from the neighboring room, came the sound of Liu Qingyun's lioness roar, "Ahhhh! Who put poop in my perfume powder box!!!"

Bao Shu's chubby body trembled.

Not being allowed to clean up after herself, not being allowed to wipe her bottom, and now not even allowed to poop in the box? Bao Zhu Zhu was once again sent to face the wall to meditate with her little wolf cub.

After all, it was her poop.

Meng Qianqian was speechless, "Who taught you to do this?"

Bao Zhu Zhu, facing the wall, turned around and pointed at the little cat, Li Hua, who was digging a hole under a tree to bury her poop, "Little Brother Li Hua."

Meng Qianqian was at a loss for words.

Qingshuang appeared, "Young Lady, the Grand Marshal is asking for you in the study."

"Okay."

Meng Qianqian put a tiger-head hat on Bao Shu, pinched her cheeks, and went to the study.

On the windowsill, there was a carrier pigeon, and Lu Yuan was sitting by the window, examining a piece of paper that had been taken from the pigeon.

When he saw her enter, Lu Yuan handed her the paper, "Bai Qingchen's messenger pigeon message. The fourth of the Twelve Guards by the Chancellor's side is Mao Tu."

Meng Qianqian was surprised, "It's her? Tsk—"

Lu Yuan noticed her sudden pain and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

Meng Qianqian spoke softly, "It's nothing. Sometimes when I try to remember things from my past life, this happens."

The more she tried to recall her past life, the more her head hurt, and the more intense the pain, the more she remembered.

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows, "Then don't think about it. I'll go ask Celestial Dragon."

Meng Qianqian said, "He's been missing for several days. Where will you find him? I know about Mao Tu."

A hint of doubt flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes, "Are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm fine."

Meng Qianqian leaned closer to him, "If you don't believe me, touch me."

Lu Yuan's throat moved slightly, "Touch?"

"Mhm." Meng Qianqian nodded. He was sitting, and she was standing, and as she leaned forward slightly to meet his gaze, she said, "You'll know if I'm okay or not after you touch me."

And so, Lu Yuan's hand touched her soft chest.

Meng Qianqian's face turned serious, "I meant, touch my forehead."

Lu Yuan was left in an extremely awkward situation.

The third watch arrived, and it was time for some exciting action!

(End of Chapter)

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