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Zhao Ji clearly noticed Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi standing in the crowd. He froze for a moment, then stopped dead in his tracks. He would cert
Zhao Ji clearly noticed Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi standing in the crowd. He froze for a moment, then stopped dead in his tracks. He would certainly not forget these two! Wei Tingyu had allowed his subordinates to cripple six of his own men in the capital! Moreover, the Six Paths Hall warriors he had brought to the capital were the elite of the elite! In other words, Wei Tingyu had instantly crippled his six most elite subordinates! And Zhao Ji would certainly not forget Ren Ruyi, this woman! After all, she was the direct fuse that ignited the conflict between him and Wei Tingyu! This was truly a case of sworn enemies meeting on a narrow path!
Thinking of this, when Zhao Ji looked at the man and woman before him, the rage in his eyes seemed to erupt! His face was terribly grim! Wei Tingyu naturally knew what this fellow was thinking now! Since this was Wudu, he was weighing whether or not to settle scores here! Of course, he didn't think Zhao Ji would be so foolish. After all, his current identity was that of a special envoy sent by the great Central Plains, here for an alliance between the two nations! Zhao Ji wouldn't dare to cause trouble at this time, no matter how bold he was!
Ren Ruyi, however, showed no fear. At this moment, her arms were crossed over her chest, and she slightly raised her head to look at Zhao Ji opposite her. In the past two days on the road, Wei Tingyu had taught her some internal cultivation techniques. As she practiced, she felt rapid progress; in just these two days, her internal energy had doubled compared to the results of several years of previous practice! If Zhao Ji was trulyä¸Ťć€•ć» enough to make a move, there would be no need for the Marquis to act; Ren Ruyi herself could easily handle him!
Zhao Ji naturally saw the disdain in Ren Ruyi's eyes, which made him feel extremely displeased! It's one thing for Wei Tingyu, this Marquis, to look down on me, but even you, a woman, dare to do so?! Just a few days ago in the capital, this woman was pleading bitterly for him to let her go. Now, when she looked at him, her eyes held only contempt. This was no different from a blatant slap in Zhao Ji's face! But in this situation... Zhao Ji's mind was in turmoil, his fists clenched tightly, even emitting crisp snap-crackle-pop sounds due to the excessive force! It felt as if he might break his own hand bones at any moment!
"Who do we have here?" But in the next second, Zhao Ji's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately cupped his hands towards Wei Tingyu, saying, "So it's Marquis of Jining! Why are you in such a leisurely mood, strolling through the market at night?"
"Just enjoying the evening stroll!" Wei Tingyu didn't even raise his hand, merely nodded at Zhao Ji: "Taking my concubine out for a walk..." Zhao Ji was initially even angrier to see that Wei Tingyu didn't even return his bow. But after hearing him say he was taking his concubine out for a walk, his gaze shifted back to Ren Ruyi. Isn't this the dancer from that day? Zhao Ji would absolutely not mistake her! Now she has entered the Marquis's residence and become a concubine? But looking at the fearlessness in her eyes as she stared at him, she was like a completely different person from that day! Moreover, from Ren Ruyi's breathing and eyes at this moment, Zhao Ji could tell that this woman was definitely a martial artist, and her martial arts were not low. Combining all these previous and current factors, he could basically conclude that at least one of the dancers who were wrongly accused that day at the Yang residence was a real assassin! Otherwise, it couldn't explain why she, despite knowing martial arts, would mingle among dancers and pretend to be so flustered at the time. And this assassin was now Wei Tingyu's concubine? Was she Wei Tingyu's person all along?
Zhao Ji racked his brains but couldn't figure out what was truly going on, but now that this woman's identity had been confirmed by Wei Tingyu, he had even less reason to act against her. However, Zhao Ji was now even more curious about Wei Tingyu, because unlike the other ministers in court, he knew that this man was definitely not as simple as the superficial second-generation noble he appeared to be! There must be a reason why the great Central Plains sent him as an envoy, and who knows if there's some conspiracy behind it?!
"Since the Marquis is bored, how about I arrange a show for you?" Thinking of this, Zhao Ji forced a smile and said to Wei Tingyu.
"A show?" Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi were both stunned by Zhao Ji's remark. They couldn't help but exchange glances, seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Because this matter was clearly problematic! Zhao Ji had been rushing just now, clearly on official business! Now that official business was no longer urgent, and he wanted to arrange some "show" for them instead?
"We received intelligence and are going to apprehend a criminal who deserted in battle!" Zhao Ji saw that both Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi looked puzzled, so he spoke directly: "If the Marquis is bored, why not come and watch?" Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Wei Tingyu finally reacted. Oh, right, according to the original plot, this group of Zhao Ji's men should be going to Ning Yuanzhou's residence to check if he's dead or not, right? Now that he had encountered them on the road, he wanted to bring them along, clearly indicating that he was still full of doubts about his appearance and wanted to use this opportunity to learn more about him!
Wei Tingyu didn't care about Zhao Ji's idea; anyway, this guy's days were numbered. However, Ning Yuanzhou interested Wei Tingyu even more! As the original male lead of this drama, as long as this guy was alive, he might potentially be a threat to him in the future! Song Mo and Liu Chang had already been eliminated, so adding Ning Yuanzhou wasn't a problem!
"Since that's the case, please lead the way, Sir!" Thinking this, Wei Tingyu nodded directly and said. And Ren Ruyi was clearly very interested in Zhao Ji going to apprehend a fugitive. After all, just strolling around was indeed a bit boring for her, a female assassin.
Zhao Ji looked at Ren Ruyi again, finding that this woman showed no panic or resistance at all, but rather had a look of expectation in her eyes, and his heart immediately understood even more. Indeed, she's no ordinary woman! If she were truly a delicate noble concubine from a Marquis's household, why would she be willing to watch a scene of apprehending criminals? It could not only be bloody and violent, but also potentially injure her! So a woman who isn't afraid to join such excitement must be accustomed to living on the edge.
"Concubine?" And just as Zhao Ji and his group turned to lead the way, Ren Ruyi gently took Wei Tingyu's arm from behind them, then raised her proud, fair, jade-like neck and looked at him, asking.
"Aren't you?" Wei Tingyu was startled, then returned Ren Ruyi's smile. After all, the two had already had the most intimate exchanges; this girl wouldn't try to deny it now, would she?
"In the Marquis's heart... am I just a concubine?" Of course, Ren Ruyi did not deny their intimate relationship, nor could she deny the established fact that she had become Wei Tingyu's woman. However, what she was vying for at this moment was something else!
"So, Heroine Ren cares about these titles?" Wei Tingyu heard Ren Ruyi's words, and combining it with her half-smile at this moment, he knew that this girl was clearly playing around with him, so he smiled and said.
"I don't care!" However, Ren Ruyi, with a hint of stubbornness, turned her head and said, "Anyway, which of those women in the Marquis's residence didn't enter before me?"
"Are you jealous?" Wei Tingyu smiled slightly again upon hearing this.
"Hmph!" Ren Ruyi didn't answer directly, just turned her face away, deliberately not looking at Wei Tingyu. However, the expression on this girl's face indicated that Wei Tingyu's earlier guess was correct; she was indeed jealous. This was understandable; Wei Tingyu had already prepared himself for Ren Ruyi's reaction. After all, the world he had transmigrated to was a composite world where many major female-led dramas were integrated! Most women in this world had not awakened the so-called "major female lead consciousness," so whether they were concubines or not wasn't important to them. However, only a very small number of women, specifically the major female leads in each drama, were designed to have personalities that could never be content with being second. Therefore, Wei Tingyu decided that, besides his main wife Dou Zhao, he would treat the major female leads from other dramas with the courtesy of an "equal wife"! Ren Ruyi was naturally one of them!
"Once your affairs are settled, I will welcome you into the residence with the courtesy of an equal wife! How about that?" Thinking of this, Wei Tingyu whispered in Ren Ruyi's ear. Ren Ruyi had originally just been teasing Wei Tingyu. If he truly only gave her the status of a noble concubine, she would accept her fate, though her heart wouldn't be very pleased. But now, hearing Wei Tingyu's willingness to treat her with the courtesy of an "equal wife," this girl's heart immediately filled with a little joy. Even Ren Ruyi herself was somewhat shocked; she was clearly a cold-faced female assassin, who never cared about the existence of emotions! How could Wei Tingyu's promise of an "equal wife" make her so ecstatic? This was truly strange!
Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi continued their intimate conversation, following behind Zhao Ji and his group, which irritated Zhao Ji. I'm taking you to perform official duties, and the chilling atmosphere makes passersby quickly flee, fearing trouble. But you two, you're openly flirting behind me, it's absolutely unbearable! But even if he didn't want to endure it, he had to! Zhao Ji reluctantly ordered his team to quicken their pace, and they soon arrived outside the Ning residence.
Wei Tingyu was also visiting here for the first time. He held Ren Ruyi's hand and looked up, seeing that the plaque of the Ning residence was already old and worn, and a large amount of fallen leaves had accumulated on the street in front of the gate, indicating that it hadn't been swept for a long time. Although it hadn't reached the state of a dilapidated temple covered in cobwebs and dust, it was clear that this residence had been vacant for quite some time.
And Zhao Ji was also staring at the Ning residence's plaque, but before he could speak, a sharp cry came from the rooftop!
"Who?!"
Accompanying this sharp cry, Zhao Ji and the Six Paths Hall warriors became alert, gripping their sword hilts and looking up in the direction of the sound from the rooftop.
"Be careful! Everyone be careful!" The Six Paths Hall warriors quickly formed a formation, but seeing their unfamiliar footwork, it was clear that the Six Paths Hall's current skill level was not very good. At the same time, a young man's figure quickly flashed out from the rooftop. With a wave of his hand, dozens of hidden weapons shot towards the crowd below. This included Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi, who were standing behind the Six Paths Hall members, within the range of these hidden weapons. Moreover, these hidden weapons were not a one-time release! The figure on the rooftop rapidly twirled his hands, continuously firing a large number of hidden weapons, attacking the crowd in front of the Ning residence.
Zhao Ji and the Six Paths Hall warriors also drew their swords to parry, and with continuous clanging sounds, a large number of hidden weapons were deflected and embedded in the nearby walls and trees. Wei Tingyu couldn't help but nod at the sight. Although these Six Paths Hall warriors' formation seemed unfamiliar, and they appeared to be newly promoted recruits, their martial arts foundation was quite good. No wonder they could dominate the Wugu court! As for the hidden weapons flying towards Wei Tingyu, he didn't even need to act personally. Ren Ruyi instantly drew her twin swords from her sleeves and blocked them in front of Wei Tingyu, easily deflecting the hidden weapons with a series of clangs. Such crude attacking methods were effortless for Ren Ruyi to handle at this moment. Most importantly, Ren Ruyi was dressed in red at this time, like a leaping flame. Her swordplay was not only sharp but also extremely graceful! This scene even caused the person on the rooftop who was firing the hidden weapons to freeze for a moment, then stop his attack.
And after he lightly leaped down from the rooftop to face Zhao Ji, he smiled contemptuously, but outwardly still pretended to be very surprised, cupping his hands and bowing: "Master Zhao! Why are you sneaking around in the middle of the night, are you trying to steal chickens or dogs?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji's expression instantly turned cold. This young man was too disrespectful to him in front of his subordinates and Wei Tingyu. Of course, Ren Ruyi also couldn't help but smile. She thought the phrase "stealing chickens or dogs" was perfectly suited for Zhao Ji!
"Marquis Wei, you must have been startled!" However, Zhao Ji just glared at the other person fiercely, then turned to Wei Tingyu, cupped his hands, and said, "This person was originally a captain of my Six Paths Hall, named Yuan Lu!"
Wei Tingyu naturally knew this long ago, so he said nothing. Instead, the young man named Yuan Lu looked at Wei Tingyu with some confusion. "Marquis Wei?" He was very puzzled in his heart, because there had never been such a Marquis in Wuguo! Moreover, this person had shown no trace of panic when facing his hidden weapon attack, and the stunningly beautiful woman beside him had excellent skills, easily deflecting all of his hidden weapons. Compared to the people from the Six Paths Hall, even Zhao Ji had been dodging left and right, appearing very disheveled. This showed that this woman's martial arts alone were far superior to Zhao Ji's! If this Marquis Wei was here to help Zhao Ji, then it would indeed be very troublesome!
"Why are you here?" Zhao Ji saw Yuan Lu's confusion and panic, and immediately smiled. He hadn't expected that bringing Wei Tingyu along would also serve to borrow his authority.
"Reporting, Sir!" And Yuan Lu composed himself, sneered, then looked at Zhao Ji and said, "I'm not telling you!" His tone was completely like a naughty child deliberately playing a prank. "Master Zhao, could it be that you're old and your memory's failing?"
"I, your young master, am no longer a member of the Six Paths Hall!"
Seeing Yuan Lu's arrogant and triumphant look, Zhao Ji simply curled his lips in exasperation, then waved his hand. The two rows of Six Paths Hall warriors behind him immediately rushed into the Ning residence without a word.
"Don't go in!" Seeing this scene, the previously triumphant Yuan Lu immediately became upset, and without a word, he rushed forward to block the two leading men. He then completely blocked the main entrance, angrily saying, "Do you have no conscience? Head Ning just passed away, aren't you afraid of disturbing his spirit?" As his words fell, the Six Paths Hall warriors did indeed hesitate, exchanging glances. Zhao Ji frowned and shouted loudly, "Attack!"
Clearly, his words had more deterrent power for these Six Paths Hall warriors, and everyone immediately stopped hesitating and rushed into the Ning residence. Yuan Lu tried to stop them, but unfortunately, two fists were no match for four hands. His lightness skill and hidden weapons were good, but in a direct fight, he couldn't handle so many Six Paths Hall warriors. He was pushed aside in a few moves, and they forced open the main door, entering the Ning residence.
"Marquis, please!" Zhao Ji nodded at the sight, then turned around somewhat triumphantly, cupped his hands towards Wei Tingyu, and gestured for him to enter. Most people, seeing things escalate like this, with a fight breaking out, would surely hesitate whether to get involved, but Wei Tingyu was unconcerned! He was here today with the mindset of a spectator, wanting to see what kind of person this famous Ning Yuanzhou was. Of course, if he truly posed a threat, he wouldn't mind eliminating this guy ahead of time! Thinking this, he took Ren Ruyi's hand and strode into the gate. Ren Ruyi glanced disdainfully at Zhao Ji, then obediently followed by Wei Tingyu's side.