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Ren Ruyi was utterly speechless! She had, of course, noticed earlier that the young man in green robes was looking at her strangely, but mos
Ren Ruyi was utterly speechless! She had, of course, noticed earlier that the young man in green robes was looking at her strangely, but most of the nobles in the hall had been doing the same. However, while all desired, only he dared to act! Moreover, he was a foreign envoy doing such a thing in a noble residence in another country. Was he not afraid of being unable to explain himself when he returned to his own country if word got out? This showed that some second-generation profligates were truly muddle-headed! Once lust consumed their minds, they truly didn't think about any consequences!
Of course, Ren Ruyi herself was not afraid! It would be an easy matter for her to deal with this Wu State official. Furthermore, this spot behind the rock garden was perfect; this fellow thought no one would see his misdeeds, but he didn't realize he was providing an excellent convenience for her to kill him. Thinking this, Ren Ruyi saw his lips drawing closer and closer, and with a disgusted frown, she prepared to twist his neck.
However, as Ren Ruyi's hand reached for his neck, before she could even grasp it, his eyes suddenly widened, he let out a soft grunt, and then his entire body lost balance, falling to the ground with a thud, completely unconscious. Ren Ruyi hadn't expected things to change so suddenly. She looked up and saw that the person in front of her was none other than Wei Tingyu! And he was looking at her with a meaningful smile. It was clear that this ill-intentioned fellow had been knocked out by Wei Tingyu from behind!
At this moment, Ren Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she hadn't made a move just now, or her martial arts would have been exposed! This Marquis of Jining was, after all, a noble from another country, and he was currently on their territory. Killing someone and silencing them would surely cause huge chaos! Her subsequent plans would be impossible to execute!
This scene was also witnessed by Linglong, who had followed Ren Ruyi out. She had just seen her sister being bullied and was about to help, but before she could fire her blow dart, she saw a figure flash by and rescue Ren Ruyi. Since someone was helping, she naturally didn't need to expose herself, so she continued to hide in the distance and watch.
"Thank you, Marquis, for saving me!" Ren Ruyi felt a chill when Wei Tingyu just kept looking at her meaningfully without speaking. Then, she gently stepped forward, bowed slightly to him, and expressed her gratitude! At the same time, she put on a pitiful expression. And even though Wei Tingyu already knew what kind of person Ren Ruyi was, he still couldn't help but feel a surge of pity for her. This was truly a naturally enchanting physique! Even knowing the truth, it was hard not to be drawn to her!
"Why is this young lady meeting with this man here?" Wei Tingyu said, extending his hand to gently cup one of Ren Ruyi's soft hands from below, then helped her up. Ren Ruyi's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she instinctively tried to pull her hand back, but found that the other party was using some force. At this moment, she couldn't overtly struggle or use her internal energy, as that would expose her martial arts. So, she could only sigh inwardly and let him hold her small hand. Of course, she was also complaining in her mind, looking at the Marquis of Jining's lecherous expression; he seemed no different from that Wu State official just now.
"The Marquis is insightful!" Thinking this, Ren Ruyi could only helplessly continue her act. She sobbed slightly, her beautiful eyes, like twinkling stars, looked into Wei Tingyu's eyes, and she said coyly, "This humble one was just passing by... who knew I'd be targeted by this lecher..."
"He pulled me into this rock garden while I wasn't prepared, with ill intentions..."
"Thankfully, the Marquis intervened, otherwise this humble one's life today... boohoohoo..."
Wei Tingyu watched Ren Ruyi perform so brilliantly in front of him, and he couldn't help but give her a thumbs-up in his heart. Good heavens! These intelligence-gathering assassins are truly different! Her acting completely outshines those so-called celebrity superstars of later generations! All those "Best Actress" and "Best Supporting Actress" award winners, compared to Ren Ruyi in front of him, weren't even fit to carry her shoes! Because she was truly acting with her life on the line! And Wei Tingyu also knew that if he hadn't already known Ren Ruyi's true identity and her superb acting skills, he would probably have been fooled by her current performance!
Of course, since Ren Ruyi was willing to act, he would play along with her! Thinking this, Wei Tingyu released Ren Ruyi's small hand, which he had been holding.
"Phew!" Ren Ruyi felt him finally let go and couldn't help but sigh in relief. However, the next second, she was bewildered again, because Wei Tingyu actually raised his hand and gently cupped her chin. Then, he took another step forward, standing less than half a step away from Ren Ruyi. Their clothes were only a fist-width apart. Wei Tingyu also saw the fleeting doubt in Ren Ruyi's eyes. He immediately leaned forward, bringing his head close to her beautiful cheek. Then, feigning enjoyment, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, revealing an intoxicated expression!
"Young lady! You smell... so fragrant!" Even as Wei Tingyu said these words, his lips seemed to tremble slightly. As if his entire being was intoxicated by the fragrance emanating from Ren Ruyi. Ren Ruyi hadn't expected that a dignified Marquis would actually tease her like this in broad daylight?! After all, was a woman's body fragrance something to be casually sniffed? Even a woman with a heart as steel-like as Ren Ruyi's felt a surge of shame and indignation for the first time. This abominable, lecherous Marquis! This lady is a top assassin! What do you take me for with this behavior?!
Thinking this, Ren Ruyi felt a surge of desire to deal with this Marquis Jining on the spot; after all, no one else was watching! As for infiltrating Prince Han's residence, that could be discussed at length later. Thinking this, she secretly gathered her strength, and her slender nails extended from her sleeve. Now, with just a flick of her hand, she could slit this man's throat and let out the lustful blood from his body.
However, the next second, Ren Ruyi's mind suddenly jolted, remembering something she had completely overlooked before. That was, she had completely failed to notice Wei Tingyu's presence, and it wasn't until he knocked out the Wu State official that she realized how close he was! She knew that her initial failure to notice the Wu State official's ambush was because her mind had wandered while she was walking. But after that, her vigilance had been very high, especially when she was about to eliminate the Wu State official; she had deliberately listened for sounds around her, and only after confirming there was no one else did she make her decision. This meant that Wei Tingyu had walked from a distance to stand behind the Wu State official, only a step or two away from her, and during this process, she hadn't heard a single footstep! This situation was almost impossible! The only explanation was that this Marquis of Jining was a deeply hidden master, and at the very least, his lightness skill was superior to her own!
At this moment, Ren Ruyi also recalled the feeling she had when her eyes met Wei Tingyu's in the banquet hall. Indeed! My intuition was right! This Marquis is definitely not as simple as he appears to be, merely a dissolute and lustful noble! He might even be coming for her! What was his purpose? Even if she tried to kill him now, she might not succeed! After thinking these things, to be safe, Ren Ruyi's hand, which had been prepared for a knife strike, retracted back into her sleeve. It was fortunate that Wei Tingyu's head was currently close to her neck, seemingly greedily inhaling her body fragrance, so he didn't notice the change in her facial expression. However, Ren Ruyi didn't know that although Wei Tingyu didn't need to look, he had a complete grasp of her recent movements. The other party had initially harbored murderous intent but then suddenly abandoned the action. As expected, she was an experienced assassin; she could always make the right choice at a crucial moment! It had to be said that Ren Ruyi's sixth sense and assassin's instinct had saved her once again!
"Marquis..." Seeing that she couldn't use force, Ren Ruyi could only resort to a woman's greatest weapon, immediately pouting at Wei Tingyu, "This humble one has other matters... if delayed, I might be punished... please, Marquis, have mercy..." Her meaning was simple: Let me go! I don't have time to flirt with you here!
Wei Tingyu, of course, knew that Ren Ruyi was going to meet Prince Han. However, according to the original plot, after they met, Prince Han would also lean in to smell Ren Ruyi's body fragrance. And Ren Ruyi, to complete her mission, could only bite her lip and endure it! But for Wei Tingyu now, this was absolutely unacceptable! As a main character who had to be brought into his residence, Ren Ruyi's intoxicating scent could only be smelled by him, her man! So, he naturally wouldn't let his destined wife go meet another man!
Thinking this, he didn't reply, simply put on a look of utter lust, and reached out to pull Ren Ruyi into his arms. At the same time, his face lowered slightly, seemingly wanting to kiss her fair jade neck! To be fair, besides the acting, Wei Tingyu genuinely felt this urge at the moment! After all, this beauty's skin, like unblemished jade, was so fair it was dazzling. What normal man wouldn't want to lean in and take a sip from her at this distance? Furthermore, Ren Ruyi's body fragrance added to this urge in Wei Tingyu's heart.
"No!" Ren Ruyi naturally sensed Wei Tingyu's movements and quickly extended her hand to block his approaching chest! Wei Tingyu was stopped by her, immediately straightened up, and looked at Ren Ruyi without speaking, but an impatient expression appeared in his eyes. At this moment, he perfectly embodied the image of a dissolute playboy consumed only by lust! Even an acting master like Ren Ruyi was deceived by him!
"Not here..." Ren Ruyi saw Wei Tingyu's gaze seemingly turning hostile and immediately panicked. If this profligate noble caused a scene regardless of the occasion, then her plan would be hopeless. She quickly added, "This servant knows the Marquis likes me!"
"But this place right now..."
"If the Marquis is truly interested... why not come here again late at night..."
Good heavens! Is she drawing a big picture for him? He never expected Ren Ruyi, a female assassin, to also have this trick up her sleeve! "Come here again tonight..." But this was the Yang family's backyard! Ren Ruyi knew he was an outsider, so it would definitely be inconvenient for him to come and go freely! Although Wei Tingyu could come and go stealthily, he was certain that Ren Ruyi would never show up for an appointment tonight! He feared that after she successfully infiltrated Prince Han's residence and completed her mission, she would simply disappear, and then where would he find her?
"Marquis..." Ren Ruyi saw that Wei Tingyu wasn't speaking, but his eyes were full of disbelief. She was immediately helpless. Indeed, this man was not easy to fool! She rolled her eyes again and whispered in a sweet, coy voice, "This servant actually doesn't want to live in that dilapidated house in the Bureau of Music anymore, having to dance every day to please others..."
"After this diplomatic mission ends... could you take me to your residence?"
Wei Tingyu was startled, then immediately laughed. He remembered this line; wasn't Ren Ruyi originally planning to use it to fool Prince Han? Now she was using it on him first? But she truly was a clever woman. What lustful man could refuse such a proposition? Her meaning was to tell Wei Tingyu not to be impatient now; a long-lasting future together was far more incomparable than a single night of pleasure!
"Alright!" Wei Tingyu pretended to be hooked. As he spoke, he took Ren Ruyi's small hand again, casually kneading and playing with her soft knuckles. It had to be said that the phrase "ice skin and jade bones" was perfectly suited to describe Ren Ruyi. Even this small hand didn't seem like an assassin's; it was soft and smooth, and Wei Tingyu couldn't bear to let go of it in his hand. Ren Ruyi was helpless at this moment and could only let him hold her delicate hand, kneading and playing with it. No matter how angry she was inside, she could only endure it.
Wei Tingyu saw that Ren Ruyi was indeed enduring it, so he gently raised her hand to his nose and sniffed deeply, even lightly kissing the smooth back of her hand! Ren Ruyi had never imagined she would have to make such a great sacrifice to complete a mission; after all, she had never had such intimate contact with any man before. The most frustrating thing was that Wei Tingyu was not the target of her current mission but an unexpected intrusion. The more she thought about it, the more she felt she was losing out! However, since things had come to this, she could only force an awkward smile, meeting Wei Tingyu's lustful expression with a forced smile.
"After the banquet... I'll speak to Senior Sun... and take you as my concubine!" Wei Tingyu saw Ren Ruyi's expression, clearly furious but still enduring, and couldn't help but want to laugh. To be teased and played with by a man like this, yet be utterly helpless—was this the strongest female assassin of An State? Who would believe it if word got out?
However, Ren Ruyi's heart tightened fiercely again upon hearing Wei Tingyu's words. Sun Shiyi was the highest envoy in this Wu State delegation; logically, all matters were solely decided by him! For a servant like a disguised dancer, Sun Shiyi could decide with a single word whether she was given away or sold. If Wei Tingyu spoke to Sun Shiyi, there was a high probability that the other party would indeed use her as a favor to curry favor with the nobles in the capital. Especially since the Wu State delegation had personally witnessed the respectful treatment the Marquis of Jining received from the entire Yang family; it was absolutely impossible for them not to want to befriend such an influential person! She just hadn't expected Wei Tingyu to be so impatient, not even waiting for the diplomatic mission to end, but wanting to take her into his residence immediately after the banquet. But what good would it do for me to enter your Marquis Jining's residence? You're not my target! And your residence doesn't have what I need!
"Thank you, Marquis!" Ren Ruyi knew her plan for today had certainly failed. Now, she could only endure until the banquet ended, then secretly slip away from the delegation and hide, and find another opportunity to approach Prince Han in the future!
Wei Tingyu, sensing that Prince Han had been waiting alone in the pavilion at the end of the covered walkway for a long time and had finally turned and left, then pulled Ren Ruyi's hand and walked out from behind the rock garden. Linglong, in the distance, naturally saw all of this, but she was anxious and helpless. After seeing Prince Han leave, she also returned to the banquet hall, as their mission wasn't over yet; at the very least, her identity as a dancer still had to be concealed.
"Marquis..." Ren Ruyi hadn't expected Wei Tingyu to casually walk through the covered walkways of the Yang Residence's inner quarters, holding her hand. She tried to pull her hand back but found it impossible to break free without using martial arts. So, to avoid exposing herself, she could only let him lead her!