Chapter 31

Luoshixin finally walked out of the gate of the Right Agile Guard, stretching deeply. He didn't waste much thought on the upcoming plan; instead, his mind was preoccupied with the young girl Zheng Liwan. According to the investigation, Yin Ashu's temperamental reactions matched exactly what Zheng Liwan had described, indeed showing the potential to be a Zhuge Liang.

In the future, there were many powerful women, and Luoshixin did not underestimate women. On the contrary, he believed that while women might be slightly inferior to men in terms of a broad perspective, they had a certain advantage in details. For such intricate schemes, women would not necessarily be inferior to men. Without any prejudice, he methodically laid out his plans, first spreading rumors, then not giving Yin Ashu a chance to act, staying in the camp all the time. It was just that he had just taken charge of the Right Agile Guard, and there were many things to learn and understand, so he didn't find it boring.

Yin Ashu could not grasp Luoshixin's movements, but Luoshixin had always been in control of his actions.

Since becoming the imperial father-in-law, Yin Ashu had never stayed at home for a single day. As the saying goes, wealth and power are not worth showing off if not in one's hometown.

Boasting about his wealth and power was something Yin Ashu did every day, and he never tired of it, with a 100% nouveau riche mentality. However, these past few days, Yin Ashu had been staying at home, not out of unwillingness to show off, but because he heard everywhere that he had been scared by Luoshixin to the point of wetting his pants. This made him feel unbalanced, and he even suspected that people were secretly mocking him, making him too ashamed to leave the house.

Given Yin Ashu's lawless nature, being forced to this extent clearly indicated that the goal had been achieved, only the final step remained.

Luoshixin had already informed Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, and he rode alone, following the sunset's afterglow toward his residence.

Luoshixin was not worried that Yin Ashu would not act. If he had shown many vulnerabilities over the past few days, there would have been plenty of opportunities for Yin Ashu to act. Even if Yin Ashu could hardly contain his impatience, he would not rush. But after a whole week, he only gave one chance, and there was no reason not to seize it.

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Pingyang Princess's residence!

Pei Qingyi rode straight in, heading for the back garden training ground.

Pingyang Princess, dressed in armor, held an iron-bow, drawing the string and holding two more arrows in her drawing hand. The bowstring rang three times in quick succession. Three powerful arrows followed one after another, shooting like meteors and hitting the target in a triangular formation.

The surrounding attendants showed no surprise; Pingyang Princess had been a match for men since childhood, and archery was one of her strengths.

"Princess, Luoshixin has left the Right Agile Guard's residence and is heading to Yongxing Fang. It seems Yin Ashu and his men are also preparing to act," Pei Qingyi interrupted Pingyang Princess's training.

Pingyang Princess handed her bow and arrows to an attendant and smiled, "Then let's proceed as planned!"

"Yes!" Pei Qingyi turned to leave.

"Wait..." Pingyang Princess thought for a moment and said, "When Luoshixin is about to be surrounded, find a way to give him a hint to avoid any accidents."

Pei Qingyi nodded, "Understood!"

At the same time, at the imperial father-in-law's residence.

"Ha ha ha! Finally, the turtle has come out of its shell. I will return a hundredfold the humiliation I have suffered to Luoshixin and let the world know the consequences of offending the imperial father-in-law of the Tang Dynasty!" Yin Ashu was overjoyed, jumping up from his seat, feeling that today was the day he would regain his dignity.

Unable to contain his excitement, he suddenly felt a surge of worry and said, "General Feng, can we act now? This is a rare opportunity, we must not fail!"

General Feng De of the Left Agile Guard had a bitter smile on his face. If it were not for the circumstances, he would not have wanted to associate with a person like Yin Ashu. However, he had to specially take care of him due to the Prince's instructions.

Feng De said, "Imperial Father-in-Law, rest assured. I have devised three deadly moves with the help of the people you hired and my loyal subordinates. Each move is powerful. No matter how brave Luoshixin is, one hit will turn him into a sick chicken, leaving him at your mercy. Even if Luoshixin manages to escape, there's no need to worry. The people you hired do not know of your existence, and my subordinates are loyal to the death and will not reveal any information."

Yin Ashu initially felt that Feng De was thorough, but then he firmly said, "No, there must be no accidents, no room for error."

Feng De nodded, "I believe that with the three deadly moves, even Luoshixin cannot avoid all of them."

Yin Ashu finally felt reassured and nodded, "Do your best. If you succeed, I will speak to my precious daughter and have her say a good word for you."

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Luoshixin rode east, passing through Jingfeng Gate, and arrived at Yongxing Fang.

Due to the peculiar presence of Yin Ashu, the main street was almost deserted: those who lived here were all prominent figures who preferred to take a detour rather than dismount and walk, making the main street almost uninhabited.

On this straight path, Luoshixin did not see a single pedestrian.

It was not until he was about to pass by Yin Ashu's residence again that five passersby appeared ahead. A man carrying a bamboo basket walked in the middle, with two others on either side, forming a triangular shape as they approached Luoshixin.

"Only five?" Luoshixin's vigilance rose. He was known for his martial prowess, yet the other side had only sent five men. With his keen eyesight, it was not hard to see that these five men, though steady in their steps, were not top-notch fighters. They must have some other advantage. His gaze finally fell on the bamboo basket, thinking, "What's inside, a weapon, poison, or lime powder?"

As they got closer, Luoshixin's vision was suddenly blurred by a blinding light.

He glanced at the source of the light and saw her?

The woman in green was hiding on the eaves on the right, her head peeking out, her sword half-drawn, the light reflecting off the blade.

Was she friend or foe?

Luoshixin had no time to think about it. The man carrying the bamboo basket was already close.

Sure enough, when the man was about a meter away from Luoshixin, he suddenly threw the bamboo basket at him.

Luoshixin, prepared, squeezed his horse's flanks, and the horse suddenly lunged forward, knocking the man to the ground. The lime powder had not even been fully scattered, and Luoshixin had already dodged.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" A few light sounds, and the remaining four men shot hidden sleeve arrows at Luoshixin as he moved.

Luoshixin, with his heightened senses, kicked off the ground with both feet, leaping into the air from the horse's back, and the sleeve arrows shot past beneath him.

"Be careful!" a voice cried out in alarm.

Luoshixin then noticed a large net falling from the sky, with four men holding the corners, the center of the net directly aimed at him.

Lime powder, sleeve arrows, and a large net!

Three consecutive attacks, each linked to the next.

In the air, Luoshixin had no place to hide or avoid.

PS: I went to a family gathering, got drunk, and slept all day. I just woke up, and I only have this chapter saved. I'm sorry!