Chapter 1999: Chapter 1996: Assassination Attempt

Following closely with nods: “I used to think that women lacking talent was a virtue. Everyone emphasized the arts, but I wasn’t very fond of them before. However, among the noble women in the capital, without these talents, they neither have a reputation nor fame.”

“No, no, the fact that you can learn such impressive arts shows you’re talented.” Wang Yuanyuan admired these talented women because she herself lacked patience in studying.

It’s also because her own man didn’t care about these, otherwise, she might have suffered through it.

Lady Zhou’s lips curved upward, her eyes brightened, as she and Wang Yuanyuan conversed deeply.

Meanwhile, Chu Heng sat behind the desk.

A plethora of books lay on the table, mostly medical texts, along with some secret letters intended for people in the capital.

At this moment.

A pigeon flew in, and Chu Heng reached out his hand.

He took the letter from the pigeon’s foot, read its content, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

“Send this message to Minister Qi.” Chu Heng picked up a pen and wrote on the letter.

A secret guard appeared beside him, respectfully took the letter.

“You can remind the Elder Princess now.”

Chu Heng methodically arranged some matters in the capital.

The secret guard nodded respectfully: “Master, Lord Rong has already reached the Northern Region. Do you need our people to assist him?”

“No need. Privately, there should be no contact nor any difficulty caused to the other side.” Chu Heng ordered rationally.

“Understood.” The secret guard bowed.

Suddenly, some sounds were heard from outside.

Both looked in that direction.

Lu Chuan climbed over the wall, and upon seeing Chu Heng, he hurriedly knelt to greet him: “Master, someone had previously infiltrated the manor.”

“When and where?” Chu Heng quickly stood up, his expression changing slightly.

“I just received the news. They likely came in with the delivery team and should be in the kitchen area of the front courtyard,” Lu Chuan replied.

Chu Heng didn’t wait to speak, he abruptly stood up and quickly walked outside.

His darkened face made the servants outside somewhat terrified, and they knelt all around.

In the kitchen.

Ye Muyu had just placed the sweet potatoes in the pot.

Some water entered the oil pot, her finger was lightly burned, she furrowed her brow, quickly withdrew her hand, and glanced at the Kitchen Maid beside her.

“Stay back, a pot of hot oil can’t come into contact with water.”

Her tone was neither overpowering nor gentle.

The Kitchen Maid gave an embarrassed smile: “Madam, it’s my mistake. I was worried you couldn’t handle it all.”

“No worries, I can manage. Go help Aunty Hu wash the vegetables,” Ye Muyu stepped a couple of steps aside.

Aunty Hu, hearing Ye Muyu’s words, hurried over to drag the Kitchen Maid away.

“The lady doesn’t need help; you just need to follow orders and do your tasks,” Aunty Hu spoke rather unceremoniously, feeling that the lady was too gentle and the servants wouldn’t listen properly.

She was about to say something more, coaxing the Kitchen Maid to learn diligently.

Suddenly, she noticed something and screamed.

“Madam!”

Firelight filled Ye Muyu’s sight; she sensed something amiss the moment before and instinctively stepped back.

Yet, though she had reacted promptly, the flames nearly scorched her.

She perceived a glint of light in the corner of her eye.

Instinctively, she dodged backward.

The knife that attacked her missed and didn’t harm her. The laborers stood stunned, then continued to charge at Ye Muyu.

Ye Muyu retreated again and again, her brows slightly furrowed, emotions contained, not panicked.

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