usatvline Chapter 352 Everlasting Lamp
Chapter 352 Everlasting Lamp
Murong Ling'er sat in front of the window, her eyes penetrating the night, her thoughts drifting to the hidden dark room in the wing of the villa. The eternal lamp burning quietly there cast heavy doubts in her heart.
In an instant, a flash of inspiration came to her, and she keenly captured the key clue: there must be a close connection between Concubine Rong and the mysterious woman. Not only do they look similar, but the woman also lit a perpetual lamp for Concubine Rong in this remote place, which is by no means an ordinary act.
Usually, when people pray and light eternal lamps, they will choose temples with a lot of incense and a great reputation. However, this woman acted secretly in an abandoned villa in the deep mountains and forests. This is so abnormal that there must be a hidden story behind it. This undoubtedly implies that Concubine Rong's identity in Min'an State is not simple.
Murong Ling'er's heart trembled, and she secretly made up her mind that she must not let this woman go easily. If she could follow the clues and uncover the true identity of Concubine Rong, then this trip to Min'an would be a huge gain and worthwhile.
The next morning, at daybreak, Murong Ling'er took Liu Yuyan and her son and left the villa as if nothing had happened.
Their departure was so swift that it completely caught everyone by surprise.
As soon as Murong Ling'er's figure disappeared from sight, everyone in the villa felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.
After the thrilling conflict last night, the servants in the manor were still in fear, and Ji Hua and his group were even more wary of Murong Ling'er.
Her initiative to leave was like removing a huge rock that was weighing on everyone's heart, and Ji Hua's doubts also dissipated a lot.
After all, if Murong Ling'er really came for them, how could she give up so easily.
On the way down the mountain, the forest was quiet and deep, with occasional bird calls.
Suddenly, the powerful voice of the Golden Eagle King rang out in Murong Linger's ears: "Woman, there are a few tails following behind. They were sent by that woman. Do you want me to take care of them?"
Murong Ling'er looked up at the Golden Eagle King soaring freely in the sky. Its sharp eagle eyes were fixed on the trackers behind it. As long as she gave the order, the Golden Eagle King would swoop down like an arrow and tear those people into pieces.
Murong Ling'er thought for a moment, and her plan emerged in her mind. She shook her head slightly and said, "Don't worry about them, just let them follow."
She would not act rashly before the other party left the villa. Letting these people follow her would not only allow her to grasp the other party's movements, but also dispel their suspicions. Why not do it?
"Okay! Then I will spare their lives for now." After saying this, the Golden Eagle King flapped his wings and flew high, gradually disappearing into the sky.
Murong Ling'er and her group went straight down the mountain as if nothing had happened, and there was no unusual behavior along the way, which made the guards following behind feel a little relieved.
After all, the terrifying fighting power displayed by Murong Ling'er last night still makes them feel scared.
She shuttled among the secret guards like a ghost, and killed more than a dozen top masters in the blink of an eye. Those ordinary guards who had escaped by chance were already scared to death.
"I'm really afraid that she will discover us and then attack us suddenly." A guard said in a trembling voice.
"As long as we don't provoke her, she won't attack us." Another guard responded with forced calmness.
"The master just asked us to keep a close eye on it, not to send us to our deaths."
"Once we are sure they are no longer a threat to the master, we can return and report."
Several guards followed the three people in front from a distance, whispering in low voices, for fear of being noticed by Murong Ling'er.
"Sister Murong, are we going into the city?" Chu Yuting, who had not seen the prosperity of the city for a long time, saw the towering city in front of him from afar. His eyes immediately flashed with excitement and his joy was beyond words.
The days of seclusion in the mountains were too boring. Even though he was calmer and more sensible than other children, he could not hide his lively nature at this moment.
"Let's go into the city first and find a place to stay." Murong Ling'er answered with a smile, without revealing her true plan to Liu Yuyan.
Liu Yuyan was as well-behaved as ever and didn't ask any questions along the way. She knew that Murong Ling'er's actions must have a deeper meaning, so she just needed to follow her with peace of mind.
After the three of them entered the city, they randomly found an inn to stay in.
The guards who had been following them secretly did not dare to enter the inn rashly. They could only disperse around, hide in the dark, and continue to monitor their every move.
Murong Ling'er and the other two stayed in the inn for several days and never went out during that time.
The guards were extremely anxious. In order to confirm whether Murong Ling'er was still in the inn, they even risked their lives to sneak into the inn to check.
But they had no idea what Murong Ling'er was thinking. Seeing that she had not made any other moves, they could only keep their hands off and continue to observe patiently in the dark.
A few days later, Murong Ling'er rented a carriage and took Liu Yuyan and her son, slowly heading towards the capital of Min'an.
The Golden Eagle King circled high in the sky, hidden in the clouds, guarding them at all times.
The guards followed the carriage for several days. Seeing Murong Ling'er leave just like that, they finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned the carriage around to return to the villa to report.
"You said they just left?" The pale-faced woman leaned on the bed. When she heard the news brought back by the guard, she was stunned at first, and then fell into deep thought.
She really couldn't figure out whether Murong Ling'er was just passing by by chance or had other plans.
If she had other intentions, she would have injured Murong Ling'er that night and killed many secret guards, but the other party did not take any further action against the Empress, and there was no other movement.
Maybe it really was just a misunderstanding. If I hadn't been careless for a moment and had someone search Murong Ling'er's room, angering her, she might not have come to me at all.
Thinking of this, Nanny Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Being an enemy of such a powerful person would be a nightmare, but fortunately everything is over.
However, to be on the safe side, Nanny Yan still worriedly advised her master to leave as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty... cough cough cough... You don't have to stay here for this old slave. We must return to the palace as soon as possible.
It's too dangerous to stay any longer." Nanny Yan said anxiously, coughing, her eyes filled with worry.
"Ahem... cough..." The woman nodded gently, knowing in her heart that what Nanny Yan said was absolutely right. It was not advisable to stay here for long.
Nanny Yan was trying hard to hold on to her severely injured body. Every step she took felt like she was walking on the edge of a knife. The pain made her break out in a cold sweat. She staggered into Ji Hua's room.
As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't help coughing violently. The cough was heart-wrenching, as if he was going to cough out all his internal organs.
"Madam, your injury..." Ji Hua was originally staring at the bronze mirror in a daze. When he heard the sound, he turned around suddenly. Seeing Madam Yan's appearance, his face was instantly filled with worry and his brows were tightly furrowed.
Nanny Yan's injuries are too serious. If she rushes on her journey now and the bumpy ride only makes her condition worse.
Nanny Yan was her confidante and had been loyal to her for many years, giving her advice and protecting her from all difficulties. She could not afford such a loss.
"We can't delay any longer. The safety of the queen is the most important." Nanny Yan finally took a breath and said in a hoarse voice.
She knew in her heart that although her injury was serious, she would not lose her life as long as she could get through this period. But if something happened to the Empress, then her life would be meaningless. Not only would she betray the Empress's trust, but she would also be sorry for her years of perseverance.
Ji Hua bit her lower lip. She was not a coward. In this treacherous palace struggle, she had experienced countless storms and had long since become indifferent to life and death.
However, the people around her passed away one after another, and the laughter and joy, and the battles they fought side by side, all turned into cold memories. This made her especially cherish Nanny Yan who was still able to protect her.
But what Nanny Yan said made sense. This villa has now become a place of trouble. If we don’t leave as soon as possible, we might really be in great trouble.