Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince-Chapter 367: What Methods Can Be Used to Eliminate the Assassin?

Chapter 367: Chapter 367: What Methods Can Be Used to Eliminate the Assassin?

Upon hearing her words, Shiqi’s lips twitched as he silently lowered his head.

Li Mingjue curled his lips and gently patted the back of Qi Yu’s hand twice, adding, "Once we arrive in Qingzhou, you can deal with it as you see fit."

It was then that Qi Yu felt somewhat relieved.

This time, the assassins were much more cautious, not boarding rashly. Instead, they lurked around, waiting for their chance to strike.

Unfortunately, they still exposed their flaws.

Capturing the assassins should not be delayed, so after having Shiqi escort Qi Yu back to her room, Li Mingjue summoned Shen Xiheng, Cailin, and Zhou Hong to discuss strategies for handling the assassins.

Upon hearing about the assassins, Cailin immediately cursed irritably, "Damn it, when do these people ever stop?"

Zhou Hong glanced at him. Although he felt similarly, he would never say something so vulgar in front of the Prince.

After calming them down, Shen Xiheng asked Li Mingjue, "What’s the plan this time? Capture them alive or shoot to kill?"

A fierce glint flashed in Li Mingjue’s eyes as he said coldly, "Leave no survivors; shoot them all."

Now that the mastermind was known, there was no need to keep any survivors.

Besides, it was not simple to capture anyone alive on the water, and it was unnecessary to expend manpower on a few insignificant assassins.

Several small boats continually circled around them, clearly serving as the assassins’ hideout.

Zhou Hong had the imperial guard form a protective circle around the ship to firmly protect against any opportunities for the assassins.

However, the assassins had not yet surfaced, and they continued to squat under the ship, unaware that a net had already been laid out for them.

Several ships continued to move slowly across the surface of the water, seemingly calm and undisturbed.

Qi Yu went to Shi Zhou’s room to stay with her.

Although she could have hidden in her space for greater safety, she wouldn’t be able to see what was happening outside, and her heart would not be at ease.

Shi Zhou, holding her sword, was eager to join the fray herself.

But with the imperial guard on the ship, there was no need for her to take action.

And since the assassins were hiding in the water, she couldn’t just jump in to fight them, so she had to stay in the room, sitting quietly.

While flipping through a script, Qi Yu casually said to her, "In less than ten days we’ll disembark, and once we get to Qingzhou, you can fight to your heart’s content."

Shi Zhou raised an eyebrow, "Do you have enemies in Qingzhou?"

Qi Yu nodded, "Yes, the same millennial bastard I told you about last time."

Suddenly curious, Shi Zhou asked, "How did he offend you?"

At this, Qi Yu grew animated, closing the script and solemnly saying, "His crimes could take days and nights to list."

Seeing her begin to pour tea, Shi Zhou quietly waited.

After finishing a cup of tea, Qi Yu slowly said, "Li Ming’an is the most shameless and despicable man under heaven."

After saying this, she recounted all the things Li Ming’an had done from the beginning.

Talking until her mouth was dry and having consumed several cups of tea, she somewhat reluctantly concluded, "And that’s just a small part of it, you’ll see his vile face for yourself when you meet him."

Shi Zhou frowned slightly, unsatisfied, "If he’s so despicable, why not get rid of him sooner?"

Hearing Qi Yu talk about Li Ming’an’s crimes, Shi Zhou had already been tempted several times to draw her sword.

Qi Yu waved her hand, "Who knows why his luck is so good, he’s a Prince after all; otherwise, his punishment wouldn’t have been as simple as demotion."

Shi Zhou pursed her lips, her tone somewhat stern, "Even the emperor must abide by the law as the common people do."

Qi Yu agreed noddingly, then helplessly said, "Although that’s what is said, who would dare to speak such words in front of His Majesty?"

Shi Zhou fell silent for a moment, then said indifferently, "No wonder my mother never wanted to return to the palace and never set foot in the capital city again in her life."

Her current impression of the Imperial Palace was utterly terrible; hardly anyone there was decent.

Seeing her expression full of loathing, Qi Yu smiled wistfully and said, "Who can say otherwise? But sometimes it is really beyond one’s control."

Shi Zhou looked at her and suddenly asked, "If you hadn’t become the Princess, would you have stayed there forever?"

Qi Yu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Of course not. I thought about this question when I first came... when I first married into the Prince Residence. I think if I had not become Princess Qi, I would have already wandered the ends of the earth."

She shook her head secretly, having almost let slip in the heat of the moment.

Though Shi Zhou would not betray her, speaking of such outrageous matters would only make others think she had lost her mind.

Shi Zhou did not notice her slip, nodding in agreement, "I think so too. There’s nothing good in the capital city, better to stay in Tuyun Village."

Qi Yu took a sip of tea, not continuing the conversation but instead asking, "Have you told your father about your decision to stay?"

Shi Zhou shook her head, "Not yet."

She had not yet dared to speak of it, fearing it would anger her father terribly.

Qi Yu understood her concerns and patted her shoulder, comforting her, "It’s all right, your father surely hopes you can find your own happiness too."

After saying this, both suddenly felt a shake on the boat as if it had hit something.

Qi Yu and Shi Zhou exchanged glances, both quickly standing up and heading upstairs.

Shiqi saw them and hurried to stop them, "Princess, it’s too dangerous outside!"

The boat continued to shake violently. Qi Yu, holding onto a nearby handrail, barely managed to stabilize herself and asked, "What’s happening?"

Seeing her urgency, Shiqi could only answer truthfully, "It’s the assassins, they are hidden under the water, hooking the bottom of the boat, trying to capsize it."

Qi Yu furrowed her brow and asked in a hurried tone, "Where is the Prince?"

Shiqi shook his head, his expression also grave, replying, "I don’t know, the Prince just went to another boat with Leader Zhou, instructing me to stay here to protect the Princess."

The boat still rocked violently, Qi Yu nearly unable to keep her footing.

Seeing this, Shiqi hurriedly said, "Princess, you should hurry back to your room and come out after the assassins have been taken care of."

Qi Yu shook her head; she had no inclination to continue staying in her room.

She had initially thought these assassins would be easy to handle, which is why she had been able to stay calm below.

But now the situation was critical, and if they could not resolve this crisis soon, everyone might end up sinking to the bottom of the water.

She thought for a moment, then told Shiqi, "Find the Prince and tell him I have a way to get rid of these assassins."

Although Shiqi was concerned for her safety, he could distinguish between what was urgent and what was not.

He nodded and quickly vanished.

Shi Zhou braced herself with a sword, her eyes scanning around, partly fearing the assassins might come aboard, partly looking for Shen Xiheng.

Qi Yu, dizzy from the rocking, could only clutch her thigh tightly to maintain clarity.

The two struggled to keep upright, and finally, Li Mingjue returned.

Shen Xihe followed closely behind, slightly relieved to see them unscathed.

Li Mingjue steadied Qi Yu with one hand and asked, "What’s your plan to get rid of the assassins?"

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