Chapter 217 - Lan You Nian is Injured (1/2)

The residence built by Qian manor had a gray roof over white walls and a grand gateway arch. There were intricate carvings on the walls of the arch. The carvings on the roof was even more exquisite. There was a continuous water system running through the entire building. In addition with the verdant trees offering shade and the mountains echoing in reply, it gave people a feeling of being in a paradise.

Though there were many guards and manservants milling around the outskirts of Qian manor-there was an even more good number of shadow guards hidden in the shadows-the three of their martial arts was superior, so they very easily steered away from them and arrived at a study. The study was pitch black. The three of them sneakily inched open the doors of the study. In a blink of an eye, they darted into the study, closing the doors without anyone noticing.

The three of them had superior martial arts so even though it was night, they can still discern the layout of the study. The three of them shared a look with one another; then, they immediately started searching for the position of the mechanism. Because they had the token, they easily found the mechanism which was the inkstone on the study desk.

Feng Yi Xuan took out the token given to him by Jing Wu An and pressed the token onto the inkstone. The two objects seemed to merge together without a gap. As the token connected with the inkstone, the study’s bookshelf gradually shifted. In a breath, the bookshelf opened up, revealing the stairs inside.

Feng Yi Xuan peeled the token off and put it back into his sleeve and held Lan You Nian as they entered the secret compartment. Hua Xiu Yi rubbed his nose, gazing helplessly at the two people who paid him no heed, and followed them in. The moment the three entered the hidden compartment, the bookshelf entrance shut behind them. It wasn’t really a room for there was only a set of stairs that led to an unknown place. The marble walls of the steps were hung with night pearls, allowing them to see their current situation, silent yet full of danger.

“Truly derserving of being Jiangnan’s wealthiest family. No ordinary clan can accomplish such a style!” Hua Xiu Yi commended. It was normal for any family to have a secret room, but it’s unknown where this secret compartment leads off to.

Feng Yi Xuan nodded in agreement. He gripped Lan You Nian’s hand even tighter and said, “Be careful!” This was not only said to Lan You Nian, it was also intended for Hua Xiu Yi, not that he suddenly became concerned for Hua Xiu Yi, but Feng Yi Xuan knew that such a person with powerful martial arts increased the odds of Lan You Nian’s safety.

Hua Xiu Yi, on the other hand, was stunned, not expecting this iceberg-like Feng Yi Xuan to say such words. It gave Hua Xiu Yi chills thinking about it. Could it be his beauty that made Feng Yi Xuan take pity on him? Pei pei, Hua Xiu Yi laughed foolishly. What nonsense was he thinking of? With Feng Yi Xuan’s temper, he probably wants him to protect Lan You Nian. This time, he willingly lets himself be calculated.

Feng Yi Xuan held Lan You Nian’s hand as they walked forward while Hua Xiu Yi tailed behind them. They walked on the steps without making a sound, their expressions serious and whole person alert. After they’ve been walking on the steps for a while, suddenly there was a sound of something whizzing through the air. From the wall, several arrows shot out.

The three of them were constantly on alert so when the arrows darted out, the three of immediately dashed ahead, taking out their daggers and deftly cut off the ceaseless rain of arrows. Lan You Nian was more thorough in observation, noticing the arrows shone with a black light, which meant the arrows carried poison. Lan You Nian warned the others, “There’s poison on the arrows!”

Hearing this, Feng Yi Xuan and Hua Xiu Yi were even more attentive, not for themselves but for Lan You Nian. Because there were too many arrows, Feng Yi Xuan was forced to yank Lan You Nian’s hand. His entire body blocked in front of Lan You Nian. If there were too many arrows and they couldn’t withstand it, there wouldn’t be any harm to Lan You Nian. Meanwhile, Hua Xiu Yi rounded on Lan You Nian’s back, protecting her as he paid attention to the surrounding arrows. At times when Lan You Nian struggled, he would lend a hand.

After a while, the rain of arrows finally ceased. They stopped for a moment to recover some strength. Feng Yi Xuan took out a handkerchief to wipe the thin layer of sweat on Lan You Nian’s forehead and carefully scanned Lan You Nian, gently asking, “Are you hurt?”

Lan You Nian’s eyes flashed and smiled, “Of course not! You?”

Feng Yi Xuan saw Lan You Nian was indeed uninjured and was reassured as he answered, “I’m fine!”

Hua Xiu Yi glanced at Lan You Nian, his eyes pervaded with an unknown light. At this moment, Lan You Nian turned her head to look at Hua Xiu Yi, her eyes carried a warning as she smiled, “Is Crown Prince Hua injured?” From her voice, one couldn’t hear anything wrong but Lan You Nian’s gaze weren’t too friendly.

Hua Xiu Yi smiled bitterly and shot Feng Yi Xuan a veiled look of envy, recovering his charming low-tone voice, “This crown prince has powerful martial arts. How can I be hurt?”

Hearing Hua Xiu Yi’s words, Lan You Nian sighed in relief inside and withdrew her gaze.

“Tired?” Feng Yi Xuan knew they shouldn’t stay here long so added, “Let me carry you on my back?”

Lan You Nian shook her head. Though Feng Yi Xuan felt heartache for her, even at this time he didn’t want her to suffer, Lan You Nian has never been a delicate, fragile girl. Especially at a time like this, how can she drag down Feng Yi Xuan’s physical strength?

Seeing Lan You Nian’s determination, Feng Yi Xuan only gripped Lan You Nian’s hand and continued forward. At this moment, Feng Yi Xuan didn’t notice when he was going to hold Lan You Nian’s right hand, Lan You Nian offered her left hand instead. Hua Xiu Yi saw it clearly; however, he knew he can’t say anything. If he mentioned it, Lan You Nian probably won’t ever mind him again.

Hua Xiu Yi’s eyes flashed staring at the two’s intersecting fingers. When they were blocking the rain of arrows, Feng Yi Xuan kept protecting Lan You Nian from the front while he protected her from the back. At that time, a hidden weapon that was similar to a nail darted out by Feng Yi Xuan. Before he could react, he saw Lan You Nian using her dagger to block it. Because the hidden weapon was too powerful, Hua Xiu Yi clearly saw the hidden weapon’s sharpness cutting Lan You Nian’s wrist. Actually, it wasn’t much of an injury but in that instant, the wound turned a black tinge.