amaotonovel Chapter 461 Reaping the consequences
Chapter 461 Reaping the consequences
Chapter 461
Seeing this, Lu Zhaozhao shouted loudly: "Third Prince! We have gotten rid of that lone wolf!" In a hurry, she forgot to disguise herself, but the whistling wind drowned out her voice, and the third prince didn't hear what she said at all.
Seeing this, Lu Zhaozhao wanted to move closer to warn him, but she saw that the Third Prince was still driving the horse desperately, and because the carriage was shaking, she could not move forward for a while.
Just as she was trying to figure out how to get closer to the Third Prince, a huge rock blocked her path! The Third Prince frantically yanked on the reins, causing the horse to jerk its hind legs against the ground and raise its front hooves high. While on horseback, the Third Prince might have been able to steady himself, but in the violently jolting carriage, he had no time to react. The startled horse caused the carriage to tilt halfway, and neither he nor Lu Zhaozhao managed to hold on, falling out.
The frightened horse neighed, raised its iron hooves, and stomped down hard under the horrified gaze of the Third Prince.
The Third Prince's eyes widened, and before he could even call for help, he fainted. Lu Zhaozhao was also unable to dodge, and when she fell off the carriage, she felt a sharp pain on her face. She subconsciously reached for her hand, but it was covered in blood. Her eyes widened, and amidst shrill screams, they both fell into a coma.
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The sound of horse hooves rang out, and Ye Yi and Xiao Yiwei heard screams from the front from afar. Their hearts suddenly tightened, and they both swung their whips at the same time.
The chestnut horse neighed, tearing through the morning light and galloping towards the source of the sound.
When turning the mountain road, he saw a faint green light flashing in the darkness ahead. Ye Yi pulled the reins suddenly and the warhorse stood up.
He drew his sword from his waist and took a closer look. He saw a lone wolf, panting. The wolf was lying on the side of the road, gazing at them fiercely, its back half lying on the ground. A closer look revealed that its hind legs seemed to be injured.
Seeing someone approaching, the beast whimpered, as if intimidated by their aura. It didn't dare to move forward, but was also unwilling to retreat.
Seeing this, Xiao Yiwei dismounted, and Ye Yi followed closely behind, heading towards the lone wolf. Seeing this, the lone wolf struggled to stand up, growled at them, and then pounced. Ye Yi raised his sword and rushed forward.
The lone wolf was already seriously injured, so how could he be a match for the two? Before he could even pounce, he was struck by the two men's swords, one in front and one behind, and was killed instantly.
The lone wolf fell to the ground unwillingly. Ye Yi squatted down and carefully examined the wound on the wolf's body. A very fine sword mark appeared on its hind leg, deep enough to reveal the bone. It was obvious that the person who stabbed it with the sword had used great force. The wound penetrated the bone and blood, but it did not seem intentional. It seemed that the blade had accidentally scratched it when the person stabbed it.
Ye Yi brushed the sword marks with his fingertips and whispered, "It looks like... they were besieged by a pack of wolves."
Xiao Yiwei nodded. He also saw the origin of the wound. Judging from the sharp sword movement, it seemed to be caused by his own supervisor.
The two of them had originally been following Ye Yunzhou's orders, keeping watch on the Third Prince. However, because the Third Prince's followers were highly skilled and perceptive, they had to stay far behind him to avoid arousing suspicion. Tonight, they found a place to rest, but unexpectedly, they saw a signal from their own supervisor.
Seeing this, the two men immediately jumped on their horses and chased them all the way to this place.
After examining the wound, the two men had a rough idea in their minds, and they quickly jumped on their horses and galloped towards the direction of the screams. Not long after, they saw an overturned carriage in front of them, accompanied by the sound of horses' rapid stampede.
The two hurriedly drove their horses forward, approaching the carriage and seeing the Third Prince and Lu Zhaozhao, whose lives were unknown, pinned beneath the horses' hooves. Ye Yi acted decisively, striking with swift force and finishing off the horse with a single blow of his sword.
Seeing this, Xiao Yiwei quickly stepped forward and pulled the two men out from under the horses.
The Third Prince's brocade robe was soaked with blood, and blood continued to seep from his lower abdomen. The woman's forehead had hit the shaft of the cart, leaving a wound deep enough to reveal the bone, her flesh peeling back. She was now covered in mud, and it was unclear where she had been injured by the horse's hooves.
Looking at the two people who were unconscious and barely breathing, Xiao Yiwei's expression froze slightly, and his face was full of unbearable pain.
Ye Yi also rushed forward and saw Xiao Yiwei with a puzzled expression. He followed his gaze and the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.
The Third Prince's brocade robes were stained with blood, and his breath was weak. In such a miserable state, he still wanted to compete for the throne? I'm afraid his chances of succession were even worse than the Second Prince's. Looking at the woman again, the wound on her forehead was horrific, her face completely disfigured. I wondered how she would bear it when she woke up.
A trace of sympathy flashed through Ye Yi's mind, but it was fleeting - he had no good feelings towards the Third Prince in the first place, and the only feeling he had was pity for him as a fellow man.
The current situation is unclear, and the situation at the Inspector General is unknown. How can we afford to waste time here? Ye Yi waved his hand and urged, "Alright, get these two on horseback quickly. We need to find the Inspector General as soon as possible and get someone to treat them. If the Third Prince dies, not only will it delay the Inspector General's important work, but if His Majesty holds us accountable, we'll all be in big trouble!"
Xiao Yiwei frowned upon hearing this, his face full of confusion: "The Third Prince has made such a big mistake, are you saying that His Majesty will still stand up for him?"
Ye Yi rolled his eyes at him and said, "Of course. Even if he makes a mistake, he is still His Majesty's biological son. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent us to act in secret. Isn't it because he still cares about the father-son relationship and wants to spare his life?"
After saying that, without even looking at Xiao Yiwei's expression, he picked up the third prince with one hand, turned around and threw him onto the horse's back.
"Hey, didn't you say that His Majesty would hold someone accountable if he died? Why are you so rude?" Xiao Yiwei couldn't help but ask when he saw his rough actions.
"It's nothing. As long as we can find a doctor to treat him as soon as possible, he won't die easily. If you delay any longer, he will really die."
Xiao Yiwei curled his lips and said no more. He leaned over and gently picked up the woman on the ground, then climbed onto the horse. His movements were much gentler than Ye Yi's. Faced with the woman's miserable condition, he really couldn't bear to treat her roughly.
The two continued to move forward following the signal. Not long after they went, they ran into guards and assassins coming towards them.
The two sides were strangers to each other, and instantly, the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder. Everyone gripped their weapons tightly, and the atmosphere was tense. Ye Yi knew these people's background well; after all, the Inspector General had sent him to thoroughly investigate the relevant information about these guards. He immediately shouted, "Don't panic! We are all family, family!"
Hearing him shout that they were one of them, the guards relaxed a little, but they still confronted them with swords.
Seeing this, Ye Yi smiled and said, "Where is your young lady? She knows me. When she sees me, she will naturally know who I am."
Unexpectedly, after hearing his question, the atmosphere, which had been slightly relaxed, suddenly became solemn again.
Ye Yi's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over him. He scanned the area carefully, realizing neither his own supervisor nor Miss Luo were anywhere near them. His expression suddenly changed, and he demanded sharply, "What happened to your young lady? Why isn't she with you?"