Assassins Attack, Protect the Emperor!_1

Noble Consort Wan smiled, as if she could enchant the world.

"Then I shall thank Senior Eunuch in advance. It's getting late, so you should go back and rest," she said.

Gao Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of longing and reluctance. He respectfully knelt down and said, "Then this servant shall take his leave. Your Highness, please rest early."

After he left, Noble Consort Wan's smile vanished, replaced by a look of disdain and mockery in her beautiful eyes. She sneered, "I thought this Senior Eunuch Gao was an extraordinary person, but it seems I overestimated him."

The palace maid by her side smiled and said, "Of course, Your Highness is so stunningly beautiful that there is likely no one in this world who can resist your charm."

"Hmph, if that's the case, why does the Emperor not have the slightest interest in me?" Noble Consort Wan coldly snorted, her face covered in frost. "He would rather favor that lowly Consort Shu than spend the night with me. Am I inferior to her, a commoner?"

The palace maid, realizing her mistake, trembled in fear and quickly knelt down. "Your Highness, please calm down. I believe that His Majesty has not yet realized your charm. Once he gets to know you better, he will surely realize that all the three thousand beauties are tasteless compared to you."

"Not to mention a mere Consort, even the Empress cannot compare to a corner of your dress."

Noble Consort Wan finally showed a trace of a smile, her voice filled with charm. "I love hearing those words."

"In this world, only he is worthy of me. In my eyes, everyone else is as insignificant as chickens and dogs. Even a single glance from them makes me nauseous."

The palace maid nodded and flattered, "Your Highness is absolutely right."

Noble Consort Wan sat up and said lightly, "Bring a basin of water. I want to wash my feet."

"Whenever I think of that dog servant leering at me, I feel disgusted."

"In the future, after I'm done using him, I will cut off his despicable hands!"

The palace maid said, "Yes, I will make the preparations."

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After leaving the Changchun Palace, Gao Xuan's eyes immediately regained their clarity, deep and icy.

When he returned to his small courtyard, the first thing he did was wash his hands.

He didn't have the vulgar fetish of indulging in other people's stinky feet. It was just an act in the moment.

The Consort Shu, who was bored inside the room, heard the commotion and stuck her head out. Frowning, she sniffed and said, "Did you go to that fox spirit in the Wan family?"

Gao Xuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you a dog? Your nose is so sensitive."

"You're the dog!" Consort Shu was infuriated. She crossed her arms and leaned against the window, grumbling, "The fox scent on her can be smelled from three miles away. She's always bathed in perfume, as if she's not afraid of suffocating herself."

"Tsk tsk." Gao Xuan's face carried a playful smile as he said, "I think you're jealous, aren't you?"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Consort Shu became even more angry, and she threatened, "I, the noble one, am naturally beautiful. Do I need to be jealous of her?"

Gao Xuan glanced downward, shaking his head and saying, "That's not necessarily true."

Curious, Consort Shu followed his gaze and quickly covered her chest with her hands. Blushing and embarrassed, she said, "What do you mean?"

Gao Xuan deliberately raised both hands as if weighing something, and said to himself, "It's nothing much, just that the difference is quite significant. At least a couple of ounces."

Seeing his action, Consort Shu became even more furious. She picked up a flowerpot and threw it at him, saying, "Go die!"

Gao Xuan easily caught the flowerpot and put it aside, laughing, "But don't be disheartened. You still have room to grow. Besides, different people have their own unique advantages. At least... walking is easier for you, without stumbling. Don't you think so?"

"You big-headed fool! Who says I'm small? I, I'll fight you!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Consort Shu, in a fit of anger, climbed out of the window, ready to fight Gao Xuan.

However, Gao Xuan took a quick step forward and pressed her waist, immediately immobilizing her.

"What are you doing? Let me go! Dare you say I'm small? I'll bite you to death!"

Smack!

Gao Xuan slapped her buttocks, causing a tingling sensation. This made Consort Shu's face turn as red as if it were about to bleed.

"This position is quite good, I like it," Gao Xuan said with a faint smile as he lifted her skirt.

"You scoundrel! Didn't you say I'm small? Let me go!" Consort Shu struggled.

Gao Xuan leaned close to her ear and chuckled, "Actually, compared to her, I prefer your petite and exquisite figure."

"Hmph!"

Consort Shu coldly snorted, but deep down, she felt somewhat happy. However, suddenly, she let out a muffled groan, instinctively gripping the window sill tightly.

"Be gentle..."

...

After everything was done, Gao Xuan felt refreshed. The demonic fire that had been stirred up by Noble Consort Wan was finally released.

Just as he was about to wash up and go to sleep, he sensitively heard the sound of swords and knives clashing in the distance.

He quickly got dressed and, following the sound, stealthily made his way to the Imperial Garden. As he approached, the shouts of killing became clearer.

"Dog Emperor, prepare to die!"

"There's an assassin! Protect His Majesty!"

"Protect the Emperor!"

Gao Xuan hid in the shade of a tree and pushed aside the flowers and grass to look out.

In the not-too-distant distance, the Emperor's carriage was surrounded by a group of black-clad individuals holding torches. Many guards were engaged in fierce battles with the assailants, with flashing blades, splattering blood, and numerous bodies strewn on the ground.

Ling Shuang stood quietly beside the carriage, gripping her sword hilt tightly, her gaze icy and vigilant.

Any black-clad person who approached the carriage would be mercilessly struck down by her sword.

It seemed that she was also worried that if she left the carriage, the Emperor would be vulnerable to a surprise attack. Therefore, she could only stay by the carriage's side, never straying.

Gao Xuan frowned as he observed the number of black-clad individuals, which outnumbered the guards by several times.

Could assassins really emerge in such large numbers even within the depths of the palace? Were the Imperial Guards just eating for nothing?

He didn't have time to ponder further as Ling Shuang kicked one of the black-clad individuals far into the distance, and he happened to land in the nearby bushes right in front of Gao Xuan.

Upon seeing Gao Xuan, the black-clad person wasted no time in dragging his heavily injured body and lunging at him with his sword.

Given the opportunity at his fingertips, Gao Xuan swiftly struck the assailant with a palm, absorbing his vital essence in the process.

Now was a perfect time to showcase his abilities. After some consideration, Gao Xuan picked up the assailant's sword and charged forward, shouting, "Protect the Emperor!"

He shouted as if afraid that others wouldn't hear him.

Whenever he encountered a severely injured assailant, he would finish them off with a knife and seize the opportunity to devour their essence. After all, with so many bodies, the essence would dissipate if not consumed.

If he came across someone whose cultivation exceeded the Ling Sea Realm, he would keep his distance. He only targeted the easy prey and even took the time to inflict minor wounds on himself, showcasing his acting skills comparable to a film emperor.

Even Ling Shuang, who noticed him, failed to perceive anything amiss. On the contrary, she thought this guy was quite courageous.

Upon hearing the commotion, the Emperor opened the carriage curtain and furrowed his brow. "Gao Xuan is here?"

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