ll only increase in the future."Zong Yulian hurriedly nodded and replied, "Sister-in-law, please rest assured. Ever since you said you wanted to give me the vegetable patch to manage, I've been thinki...Zongyu's current situation is not suitable for moving. Her space has not yet evolved to allow other creatures or people to enter. Besides, all the surrounding houses are wealthy families, where could they go

"Where is Zong Bai"

Fang Jinxiu realized that someone was missing and hurriedly asked.

Zhao Yun observed his surroundings and replied, "I've sent Little Zong back to call for reinforcements."

Fang Jinshu nodded. "Alright, then let's wait for Zong Bai to bring the reinforcements."

Even if those men in black return with reinforcements, they might still be able to handle them.

She smelled a heavy metallic scent and saw blood on Zhao Yun's body. She hurriedly took out hemostatic medicine from her space.

"General Xiao Zhao, let me take care of your wounds."

"Take this orally."

Zhao Yun was taken aback. "Sister-in-law, you always carry medicinal herbs with you"

Fang Jinxiu saw his confusion and helplessly said, “This kind of thing has happened once before, so I'm prepared in advance.”

Although she had a whole room full of supplies, let alone medicine, she could guarantee they wouldn't starve or die from sickness even if the other party kept them trapped in this mansion for ten or eight years.

But a surface reason still needs to be found.

Zhao Yun recalled the body of the man in black he had seen at Jinxiu Villa last time, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Are these really Mr. Yuan's people"

He was so brazen, even here under the Emperor's very nose, he dared to send assassins to kill officials of the court.

Fang Jinshui listened impassively. She wasn't an official in the court, so she had no idea what those high-ranking officials were going on about.

She only believed what she saw. The fighting styles of these people were clearly the same as the last assassin, it was obvious that the same person wanted them dead.

Looking at the entire capital, if anyone wanted their lives and had this kind of financial resources, it would only be that one person.

General Xiao Zhao, tell me the truth, is your emperor about to die

Zhao Yun frowned, "Sister-in-law, you can't speak recklessly like this. If someone hears you and reports it to the Emperor, you'll be beheaded."

Fang Jinxiu let out a sneer and killed.

She had space in her hand, in this world unless she herself was willing, no one could take her life.

"Just the three of us here, who would tell His Majesty"

If your Majesty were well, Yuan Buyu would not be so arrogant.

At least last time he still feared the emperor, waiting until he went to pay respects to his ancestors before taking action against them.

This time, though, I'm so anxious.

Those in black were after Ah Yu. He, as the Martial Duke, had blocked many people's paths. All of them wanted to kill him quickly.

Zhao Yun still felt that this statement was too unbelievable. This is the capital city, these people, would they really dare to do such a bold and reckless thing

Thanks to my sister-in-law leaving two alive, these two are the evidence. As long as we hold on through tonight.

As Zhao Yun spoke, he glanced back at Zong Yu.

"If the general is alright, we should go to the palace and report Yuan the prime minister. His Majesty will surely punish him severely."

Fan Jinshi smiled, "I hope it goes as smoothly as you think."

Zhuge Yun was oversimplifying things. If Yuan Buyu were so easily toppled, he wouldn't have remained in the position of prime minister for so many years.

"Evidence is good, of course, but if there isn't any, it doesn't really matter to me. I know in my heart who wants to harm us."

"Take this."

After tending to Zhao Yun's wounds, she stood up and, in the blink of an eye, reached into space and pulled out a lightweight crossbow and a barrel of arrows. There was a strap on top that could be worn across her back.

Zhao Yun's eyes didn't have night vision, and in the absence of any light sources around him, he could only tell directions by Fang Jinshi's voice. So when he felt what Fang Jinshi had put into his hand, he was taken aback.

"This, this is a crossbow!"

The crossbow is incredibly powerful. A few years ago, when Your Majesty was still in good health, he ordered craftsmen to research and develop this weapon. With this weapon, the army of Great Xi would no longer be blind. Facing enemies from afar, they could also deal with them calmly. The combat effectiveness of the army would be greatly improved.

Even before the enemy draws near, one can take their heads from a thousand miles away.

Top-tier giant crossbows can do just that, no exaggeration.

But since Your Majesty fell ill, craftsmen in the Ministry of Production have died, retired, or simply vanished without a trace.

It turned out that the arrow he had just seen was not an illusion.

"Sister-in-law, how did you... get a crossbow"

Fang Jinshi saw the shock and surprise on his face clearly, as well as the barely perceptible ecstasy in Zhao Yun's eyes.

"Would you use something you got by chance in the early days"

Men just can't resist touching these things. Zhao Yun, after getting the crossbow, immediately threw his sword to the ground with a clang and lovingly touched the crossbow, looking at it back and forth.

Nodding along while watching.

"Yes, although I've never touched it before, I've seen the blueprints and know how to operate it."

"When I was little, I tried to make it myself out of wood, but unfortunately, all my attempts failed."

He drew his arrow, nocked it, pulled back the bowstring and aimed. His movements were fluid and graceful, executed with perfect form and elegance.

With a whoosh, Zhao Yun released his hand, and the arrow flew through the air with a whistling sound. In the blink of an eye, it struck a wild fruit hanging from a tree opposite him, securing it firmly to the trunk.

Fan Jinxiu nodded in satisfaction when she saw this.

Zhao Yun, after all, had been in the army for many years and was indeed more familiar with weapons. The bow and crossbow in his hands wielded far greater power than in hers, an amateur's.

"What a fine bow!"

"Sister-in-law, this is truly a good thing. If those men in black dare to come back later, just watch as I shoot them into sieves!"

Fang Jinshi smiled, "There's also a small crossbow. Take it with you."

Today, we'll make sure these people have no way back.

Zhuge Yun nodded.

Fang Jinxiu thought of something, beckoned Zhao Yun over, and the two plotted for a while. Zhao Yun's eyes lit up and he nodded desperately.

"That's a good idea, sister-in-law. Your mind is almost as sharp as Lord Gu's. You sure know how to think of schemes."

Fang Jinshi raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean"

Zhao Yun quickly stopped himself, realizing his words might have been inappropriate. He smiled sheepishly to make amends.

"No, no, I mean, you're all very intelligent."

"You're right, if they can ambush us, we can ambush them back!"

On the battlefield, sometimes offense is the best defense. Disrupting the enemy's formation leaves them in disarray and unable to effectively counterattack.

Zhuge Yun took Fang Jinxiu's family matters and vanished in a flash, going to make arrangements around the area.

As soon as the other person left, Fang Jinshu felt quite tired and sat beside Zong Yu. Looking at his peaceful face, as if asleep, she just felt exhausted.

Life back in Xi Zhou was simpler. The biggest worry was simply surviving, even though there were occasional troubles. But it wasn't as complex as the situation is now.

However, Fang Jinshu is not an easy person to back down. Even if she wants to return to Xizhou, she won't go back in such a dejected manner.

She will have her revenge, and no one is to take what belongs to their husband and wife.

Furthermore, Ah Yu's origins remain unclear to this day. She has a feeling that only by staying in the capital city can she uncover the truth. Ah Yu's background is definitely deeply connected to the royal family.e fish to Zong Yu. Zong Yu took out the dagger he always carried and cleaned the fish thoroughly. He skewered it on a branch and roasted it right there.Fang Jinshi smiled, remembering that she had col...