138, Disperse

The river water in winter was ice-cold, biting to the bone, so much that Chen Ji felt as if his thoughts were about to freeze in place. The chilly water seemed to surge into his body, determined to freeze his heart.

The moment he leapt into the river, he raised his head underwater and saw the sunlight filtering through the surface, forming pillars of light due to the Tyndall effect, resembling crystals yet devoid of warmth.

Someone had planned to use the opportunity of the Literary Meeting at Lu Hun Manor to ambush and kill Bai Li and the Princely Heir, then frame the disaster-stricken bandits of Dragon King Village.

The planners were meticulous, yet they had not anticipated Prince Jing's incognito patrol, nor had they considered a petty apprentice from the Medical Hall.

Who wished to kill Bai Li and the Princely Heir?

Consort Yun or Princess Consort Jing?

As Chen Ji surfaced, he swam towards the opposite bank, intermittently glancing back.