Chapter 536.1: Protecting Her
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There were no patients under observation in the medical hall except Mo Qianxue.
The attending physician and the staff on duty were all in a deep slumber, and Mo Qianxue was no exception. The entire medical hall was silent, with only the sound of the whistling wind.
This faint sound of the wind masked the movements of the black-clad men perfectly, which of course were already very light, indicating the depth of their skills
A group of individuals crossed over the high courtyard wall, landing without a sound. Only the slight friction of their clothes made any noise, which was easily muffled by a gust of wind.
Approaching the steps, the leader halted and raised his hand, gesturing for the rest to stop. They all froze their movements in unison.
The leader advanced along the corridor, cautiously listening for any noise outside each room before finally deciding on the eastern chamber.
He drew out a dagger and inserted it into the door crack, intending to pry open the latch, only to discover that there was no latch behind the door at all.
Mo Qianxue was a patient, and the physicians needed to make rounds at any time. Naturally, she wouldn't lock the door.
The black-clad man withdrew the dagger, gently pushed the door open, and signaled to the other black-clad figures behind him. They then swiftly rushed into the room together.
Mo Qianxue, who was in a deep sleep, seemed to have been disturbed by something in her dream as she abruptly woke up in anger!
As she opened her eyes, a cold gleam flashed before her eyes. Her eyebrows jumped and she quickly rolled to the side.
A chilling blade pierced the spot where she had been lying moments ago.
Seeing her evade the attack, the black-clad man’s eyes grew colder and he swung the blade at her again!
Mo Qianxue reached for the silver needles under her pillow and hurled it towards the black-clad man, but she was seriously injured, both weakening her internal strength and slowing her speed.
The black-clad man saw the silver needles coming and blocked them with a swing of his sword.
Mo Qianxue felt a sharp pain in her chest. She tried to reach for the dagger on the bedside table, but the black-clad man kicked her hand away!
Mo Qianxue was struck by his internal energy and a surge of fishy sweetness rose in her throat, involuntarily causing her to cough up blood.
The black-clad man aimed his sword at her head and swung down!
In that critical moment, a dagger soared through the air with precise aim, forcefully impaling the back of the black-clad man, piercing directly through his heart with pinpoint accuracy.
The black-clad man's eyes suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief, freezing momentarily in an almost statuesque pose. In the next moment, the sword held in his hand slipped from his grasp, and he collapsed rigidly and abruptly onto the bed.
Mo Qianxue glared at the black-clad man who had collapsed beside her with disdain, wishing she could kick him off the bed!
Meanwhile, the remaining three black-clad individuals in the room swiftly reacted, attempting to draw their swords.
Unfortunately, before they could, a cold hand forced their swords back into their sheaths!
With a crisp sound, the blades returned to their scabbards, and before they could react, they were each taken down one by one!
Gu Jiao left one person conscious, placing her foot on the other party’s chest. Standing tall and looking down at him, she calmly asked, "Who sent you?"
However, the person simply clenched his teeth, then spat out a mouthful of black blood.
"They all have poison sacs in their mouths. You won't be able to get anything out of them." Mo Qianxue said, gasping.
Gu Jiao removed her foot.
She stepped over the group of men in black on the ground and approached the bed, grabbing the body of the leader and dragging it out as if it were a sack of potatoes.
Then she wiped her hands and returned to Mo Qianxue's bedside, calmly observing her.
Mo Qianxue coughed up blood and the bedsheets were stained red.
Gu Jiao took a handkerchief and held it out to her.
Mo Qianxue was taken aback, "What's this?"
Gu Jiao handed it to her, but Mo Qianxue still didn't understand. Gu Jiao squeezed the handkerchief in her own palm and bent down to wipe away the bloodstain at the corner of her mouth.
Gu Jiao had hurriedly come over, wearing only a thin nightgown. Her presence instantly enveloped Mo Qianxue.
Observing Gu Jiao's calm and composed demeanor at such close proximity, Mo Qianxue realized she was different from ordinary women. Unlike the usual gentle demeanor of women, her brows and eyes exuded a heroic spirit, and yet extremely delicate at the same time. If not for the birthmark on her face, this would be a countenance that would captivate both men and women.
Gu Jiao focused on wiping Mo Qianxue's blood without noticing her piercing gaze.
Nightgowns differed from formal innerwear in that its collar was wide, and she happened to bend over.
Mo Qianxue didn't mean to, but she accidentally glanced inside.
Her figure was just too...
Humph!
With such an alluring figure, how many times did she bind her chest to look like a man?!
"You little swindler!" Mo Qianxue gritted her teeth.
Gu Jiao: ...Why is she calling me a little swindler again?
Mo Qianxue huffed, "I don't want to sleep here. That filthy man touched my bed!"
Mo Qianxue was the top courtesan at the Heavenly Music House, but she had never let any man touch her bed. Gu Jiao was the first... No, the second, to be exact.
No, that wasn’t right either!
She wasn’t a man!
Mo Qianxue was getting angry all over again!
She glared at Gu Jiao, who had a puzzled look on her face.
It was clear this room was no longer suitable for staying. Hence, Gu Jiao decided to take Mo Qianxue to the adjacent room. Since Mo Qianxue couldn't walk, Gu Jiao had to carry her over.
The bed still held Gu Jiao's warmth and scent within the covers. When Mo Qianxue lay down, it wasn't cold, but rather warm.
Gu Jiao called for some staff to remove the black-clad men from the courtyard. Reporting to the authorities wasn't necessary since it might not yield anything substantial.
Gu Jiao returned to the room, closed the door, and lay down beside Mo Qianxue.
Mo Qianxue couldn't sleep. She stared at the canopy with wide eyes for a while, then suddenly turned her face to look at Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao's eyes were closed, her breathing steady.
Mo Qianxue opened her mouth as if to speak but hesitated.
It was Gu Jiao who broke the silence, "Who are they?"
Mo Qianxue knew that the moment she mentioned the poison sacs in their mouths, she would expose the fact that she recognized them.
Mo Qianxue lowered her gaze, clutching the bedsheet's edge. In a low voice, she said, "They’re from the Heavenly Music House."
Gu Jiao wasn't surprised by this answer but remained puzzled, "Why would people from the Heavenly Music House want to kill you?"
"I don't know. I went out on a trip for a while, and when I returned, I was inexplicably attacked."
Gu Jiao asked, "Where did you go?"
Mo Qianxue fell silent.
Gu Jiao tried another approach, "Alright, let me ask differently. Is the owner of the Heavenly Music House really dead?"
Before a response came, Gu Jiao opened her eyes and turned her head to glance at her, only to see Mo Qianxue already sleeping on her side, with her fingers carefully pinching a piece of her sleeve beneath the quilt.
Gu Jiao didn't say another word, turned her head, and soon closed her eyes, slipping into slumber.
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