Ye Qichi was indeed sowhat flattered and overwheld by the favor shown to her.
But of course, at this mont, there was no ti to pay too much attention to it.
Saving their lives was more important.
Just then, she heard Xiao Wuzi’s anxious voice, "Prince, there’s nowhere to go ahead, it’s a dead end!"
Xiao Jinxing hurriedly lifted the curtain and dismounted the carriage.
Ye Qichi quickly held the child and got off as well.
Once down, they saw a cliff not far ahead.
There was no way to go forward.
And at this very mont.
The assassins were closing in from behind.
They stopped not far from them, leaving them in a dilemma.
Xiao Jinxing’s entourage stood resolutely in front of him, ready to protect him to the death.
The assassins in front did not make a move, instead, they just watched them with predatory eagerness.
Both sides were at a standoff.
Ye Qichi took this mont to quietly size up the situation.
The assassins that had co.
Fifteen of them.
And on their side, besides her and Xiao Jinxing, there were also fifteen people.
Fourteen of them were elites of the Bai Family’s army, but they were by no ans a match for the assassins.
Then there was Xiao Wuzi.
They could only manage one-on-one.
If they really started fighting.
They were no match for them.
What’s more, among these assassins, Xiang Qin was nowhere to be seen.
Which ant.
It was very likely that none of these people had been swayed by Xiang Qin.
Ye Qichi forced herself to remain calm.
Until the very last mont, one must never give up.
She took a deep breath in secret.
Then looked again at the assassins before her.
It was sowhat surprising that the assassins had not yet made a move.
Logically, the assassins should be very clear that they could easily kill Xiao Jinxing at this mont.
Yet they were just holding a standoff, not making a move.
Were they... waiting for soone?!
Ye Qichi was still speculating.
From afar, the sound of horse hooves was heard again.
Indeed as she thought.
Ye Qichi watched as several people rode swiftly towards them on horses.
Upon their arrival.
The expressions of the assassins subtly changed.
So, the newcors were no simple characters.
Ye Qichi saw a middle-aged man riding at the forefront.
Following him were a young man and Xiang Qin.
Xiang Qin had not yet had an accident.
To put it more accurately.
Xiang Qin had not yet exposed her identity.
At this mont, Ye Qichi felt slightly more settled,
but she dared not exchange any glances with Xiang Qin.
Fearful.
That it might give sothing away.
"Prince Chen, you really have nine lives!" the middle-aged man stopped in front of them and jeered, "In the many years that the Ten Extres Sect has been on missions to kill, we have never been sent on such a high-profile mission to kill one man! You have truly caused heavy losses!"
"How dare you, rebel! Knowing that I am Prince Chen and still seeking to kill , do you know the cri you’ve committed?!"
"Cri?!" The man sneered even worse, laughing savagely, "What cri could I commit?! If I kill you, I will be heavily rewarded by the court, believe it or not!"
"You!" Xiao Jinxing’s face was extrely ugly.
In reality, of course, he was aware that all this was arranged by Xiao Jinsen.
"Prince Chen, you might as well die a worthy death." The man dismounted from his horse.
The others naturally dismounted following him.
"To have so many assassins from the Ten Extres Sect buried with you, you are not at a loss!"
"How dare you lowlifes compare yourselves to the Prince!" Ye Qichi rebuked.
The man’s gaze turned towards Ye Qichi, "Could this be... Princess Chen?!"
Ye Qichi’s eyes slightly tensed.
She did not answer.
"My mission this ti is only to kill Prince Chen." The man spoke, "If you behave, I won’t kill you."
Ye Qichi coldly watched the man before her.
If she wasn’t mistaken.
This person should be the head of the Ten Extres Sect, Clifflord!
It was quite unexpected that Xiao Jinsen, in order to kill Xiao Jinxing, had actually personally involved the usually reclusive Clifflord of the Ten Extres Sect.
It was evident how much Xiao Jinxing’s actions in Yuzhou City had infuriated Xiao Jinsen.
It also had to be said, the disruption caused by the Yuzhou mission to Xiao Jinsen’s grand plans, was enough to make him seek such ruthless revenge!
Ye Qichi observed Clifflord without changing her expression.
Clifflord spoke, "I hear that the common people of Yuzhou City were saved by Princess Chen. My employer has taken great interest in you. If you comply, I won’t kill you and you will enjoy even more glory and riches!"
Ye Qichi remained silent.
She just pondered over Clifflord’s words.
The employer he ntioned was of course Xiao Jinsen.
Xiao Jinsen had started to take notice of her?!
The reason Xiao Jinsen had chosen Bai Mowan back then was simply because she was useful.
It was not surprising that he was now paying attention to her.
And at this mont, if she really betrayed Xiao Jinxing, she might indeed be able to save her own life.
"Still hesitating, are you?" asked Clifflord, seemingly confident that Ye Qichi would not refuse.
That was also why, even though they could have killed Prince Chen imdiately, all the assassins waited for him to arrive.
One reason was that King Chu had ordered him to spare Ye Qichi’s life.
The second was that he wanted to witness Prince Chen’s death with his own eyes, not allowing the slightest mistake.
King Chu had issued a death order.
If it were not fulfilled.
His hope of making the court a protective umbrella for the Ten Extres Sect would beco nearly impossible.
Ye Qichi’s silence.
Xiao Jinxing naturally could also sense it.
Xiao Jinsen was never foolish and was very clear about who could be of use to him.
Ye Qichi’s abilities had certainly caught Xiao Jinsen’s attention.
Xiao Jinsen definitely did not want to miss out on a talent like Ye Qichi.
"Alright." Before Ye Qichi could speak, Xiao Jinxing said, "Since your employer only wants to kill , Ye Qichi, you may leave!"
Ye Qichi turned her head.
She looked at Xiao Jinxing incredulously.
She had never expected this man to... actually care about her life.
At this mont, not to say she should be buried with him.
But certainly, he would not be thinking about how to let her live!
It was indeed.
Overwhelmingly surprising!
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