Xia Luotong agreed with Xi Menghan's words, but she didn't mean it that way. She mainly wanted to find out what Xi Menghan thought about Mu Jinyu, but Xi Menghan had already changed the topic and talked about other things.
"I don't want to think about getting married at the moment." As he said that, Xi Menghan suddenly approached Xia Luotong and lowered his voice and said, "There have been some changes in the south recently. Our Xi family has been in the capital for too long. Perhaps the south has noticed that I got some clues, and I feel a little uneasy again."
Xia Luotong's heart trembled. He didn't expect that there was movement in the south.
Xi Menghan continued to whisper: "You also know what's going on in the southwest. The situation is not stable now. Everything depends on the Emperor's birthday. At that time, envoys from the five countries will come to see what the situation is and whether they can investigate. Describe the next actions of the various countries."
Xi Menghan sighed softly: "Now the undercurrent is surging and the situation is unclear. If the war breaks out in the south, I will definitely lead the troops to the battlefield. I will not consider marriage for the time being."
Xi Menghan has a military position and has fought in many wars, large and small. Therefore, when the Xi family discusses these matters, the whole family always goes into battle together and does not avoid anyone. Naturally, she is also very aware of the current situation.
Xi Menghan had also talked about this matter with Wu Zechen, all in front of Xia Luotong, so Xi Menghan only talked about this with Xia Luotong at this time.
Xia Luotong was stunned after hearing this. She didn't expect that Xi Menghan might have to go to the battlefield. Although she was inevitably worried, she would not say anything to dissuade her because she knew that this was Xi Menghan's choice.
Xi Menghan cares about her country and her country, and it is her belief to defend the territory. Xia Luotong knows that she is not qualified to comment too much, but she can do her best to protect her.
"If you are going to go on an expedition, you must tell me in advance." Xia Luotong warned seriously.
"Don't worry, I'm thinking about all the treasures you two have! You have to prepare more for me when the time comes. If there is a war, my father and eldest brother will both go to the battlefield, and they will also have to pay their share. Here you go." Although he might have to return to the battlefield, there was no trace of worry on Xi Menghan's face, and he still smiled as straightforwardly as usual.
As for what she was referring to, they were naturally Xia Luotong and Mu Jinyu.
"Jin Yu has a lot of treasures. Don't be polite when the time comes. Just ask him for it." Xia Luotong agreed without a second thought. The Xi family treated her very well, so she naturally had no reason to refuse for such a small matter.
"Okay, I will keep an eye on him then and I will definitely dig out all his treasures." Xi Menghan also smiled, but thinking that it was cold at the moment and Xia Luotong didn't know if she was pregnant, she didn't Dare to stay outside for a long time.
"Let's go back to the banquet quickly, otherwise your prince should be worried. He just told me to take good care of you..."
The two were talking and laughing, but at this moment, the smile that was still hanging on Xi Menghan's face suddenly froze, and almost instantly, his eyes became sharp and filled with murderous intent!
"Atong! Be careful!"
"Princess! Be careful!"
Although Xia Luotong's five senses were sharp, they were not as good as the two masters beside him, and he noticed the abnormality one step later than them. However, Xi Menghan was close to her at this time, so he pulled her to his side at the first opportunity!
But at this moment, a sound broke through the air, and it arrived in front of them in an instant!
Du-!
A feather arrow was fixed on Xia Luotong's original position. The slight trembling of the arrow tail showed how powerful this feather arrow was!
The pitch-black arrow body and the equally pitch-black tail feathers were hidden in the dark night, making it extremely difficult to be discovered.
On the dragon boat where the emperor is sitting, would someone dare to assassinate Princess An? !
A look of shock flashed across the faces of Xia Luotong and the other three people, but they quickly regained their composure and caution in the next moment. They judged the trajectory of the arrow almost immediately and looked sharply at something. , just above the eaves on the third floor!
This dragon boat is five stories high and is one of the highest-standard buildings in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Today’s banquet is on the first floor, so Xia Luotong and others are on the first floor deck at this time, which is an excellent shooting angle. !
A faint black shadow flashed past on the third floor. Xia Luotong and others knew that it was the assassin who shot the arrow just now, but they could no longer care about anything else at this time.
There was another sound of breaking through the air, and Xi Menghan hugged Xia Luotong and spun around again to avoid the subsequent attack.
It's a scimitar!
It was attacked from outside the railing!
Xia Luotong was startled, and looked at Xi Menghan beside him, both of whom saw the solemn look in the other's eyes.
You know, we are in the middle of the river right now! With such a wide river surface, could it be that the assassin came by boat and boarded the boat from outside? !
But when the emperor is traveling, the dragon boat is surrounded by various escort ships. How can it be possible for unidentified ships to approach?
And how did the assassin who shot the arrow on the boat get into the dragon boat?
All kinds of thoughts flashed through their minds, and both of them frowned tightly, feeling strong uneasiness in their hearts. Sure enough, something happened during today's dragon boat trip!
The next moment, black shadows jumped up from the railings and climbed onto the deck. Their faces were covered in black clothes, revealing only a pair of eyes filled with murderous intent. Their gazes were firmly locked on Xia Luotong.
At this point, there is no need to make any unnecessary guesses. These assassins in black are here for Xia Luotong!
After these killers in black locked their target, they just swung their swords and killed Xia Luotong without any nonsense!
Xi Menghan's heart trembled, and she almost subconsciously protected Xia Luotong behind her, and at the same time pushed her behind him: "Be careful to hide behind me!"
Before he finished speaking, Xi Menghan had already rushed towards the attack of the black-clad assassins, and together with Lindong who intercepted him halfway, stopped the assassins three or four meters in front of Xia Luotong.
Everyone who boarded the dragon boat today, except for the personal guards brought by the emperor, was not allowed to carry weapons.
Therefore, Xi Menghan and Lindong did not have any weapons at all and could only fight against this group of assassins with their bare hands. Each of them had three or four assassins.
Although there was no sign of falling into a disadvantage, he was unable to do anything for a while, and it was difficult to look back at Xia Luotong.
Xia Luotong carefully paid attention to the surrounding situation, and stayed not far behind the two of them according to Xi Menghan's request.
Although she had made great progress in her skills under Wu Zechen's training during this period, she started too late after all. Coupled with the skills of these black-clothed assassins, it was obvious at a glance that they were all masters, so she was very self-aware. They will end up causing trouble.
