The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 331

Shangguan Ziling didn't bring many people with her, just Qiu Kui, Mo Feng, and Ye Mutian, and they went out of the city.

After the group left the city, Mo Feng said, "Princess, the secret guards reported that the Xiliang spies have fled to the Qinxiao Mountains."

Shangguan Ziling said: "Then let's go into Qinxiao Mountains."

"Yes".

At this time, the sky was snowing heavily. The cold wind, mixed with snowflakes, blew their clothes fluttering.

An hour later, "Princess, Qinxiao Mountain is ahead." Mo Feng pointed ahead and said to Shangguan Ziling.

Shangguan Ziling looked up and saw a vast expanse of snow, as if an endless dragon was lying between heaven and earth. Her heart tightened slightly, but she did not show the slightest fear on her face.

"Okay, got it." She responded calmly, and then said to Qiu Kui, "Go ahead and explore the road to see if there is anything unusual."

Qiu Kui responded and rushed forward like the wind. After a while, she came back. "Princess, there are some strange traces ahead. It looks like someone passed by."

Shangguan Ziling's heart slightly moved, "Strange traces? What kind of traces are they?"

"There were...some messy footprints and some scattered items." Qiu Kui recalled, "Also, I felt a faint smell of blood in the air around me."

Shangguan Ziling's expression suddenly became serious. She looked at Mo Feng and Ye Mutian, "What do you think is going on?"

Mo Feng and Ye Mutian looked at each other, and saw a trace of worry in each other's eyes. "Princess, we must be careful."

Mo Feng said in a deep voice, "These traces and smells all indicate that a fierce battle may have just taken place here. Princess, after the prince was injured, Mo Ying and the secret guards continued to hunt down the spies from Xiliang. Could it be Mo Ying and his men?"

Shangguan Ziling nodded, "Then let's speed up and move forward."

So, the group of four quickened their pace and headed towards the depths of Qinxiao Mountains.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, as if covering the whole world in white.

Their footsteps left deep marks in the snow, as if telling of their determination and courage.

As they moved forward, they remained highly alert at all times.

Their eyes searched the snow for any possible clues.

Their ears were pressed tightly to the ground, listening to the faint sounds coming from beneath the snow.

Suddenly, Ye Mutian's expression changed, and he raised his finger cautiously and pointed in a direction. "Princess, listen, there seems to be some noise over there."

Shangguan Ziling, Mo Feng and Qiu Kui all stopped immediately, and their ears immediately caught the faint sound coming from that direction.

The sound was intermittent, as if struggling, or as if calling for help.

"It's a human voice!" Qiu Kui's voice was a little excited, "Princess, let's go over and take a look!"

Shangguan Ziling also had a strong premonition in her heart, "Okay, let's approach carefully."

There was a hint of unquestionable firmness in her voice, "Mo Feng, Ye Mu Tian, ​​the two of you lead the way in front, Qiu Kui, you follow behind me."

"Yes, Princess." Mo Feng and Ye Mutian took action immediately. They moved forward cautiously while always remaining alert to their surroundings.

Qiu Kui followed Shangguan Ziling, holding a short knife in her hand, ready to deal with any possible danger. Her heart was filled with tension and expectation, as well as trust and dependence on the princess.

Shangguan Ziling's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if she could see through the snow curtain and see everything hidden in it.

As they approached, the faint sound became clearer and clearer. They heard gasps, groans, and faint cries for help. "Help... Help..."

"Who is calling for help?" Mo Feng asked loudly, but the only response he got was the sound of wind and snow.

They moved forward cautiously. Suddenly, Ye Mutian's expression changed. "Princess, be careful!"

Shangguan Ziling and Qiu Kui also reacted very quickly, they almost jumped sideways at the same time, avoiding a short knife flying from the side. The short knife drew a dazzling spark on the snow and then stabbed into the snow.

"Who?" Shangguan Ziling was shocked. She held a dagger in her hand and prepared to fight.

"It's me...it's me..." A weak and trembling voice sounded in the snow, "I...I didn't mean it..."

An inexplicable feeling surged in Shangguan Ziling's heart, "Who are you? Why are you here?" There was a hint of vigilance and confusion in her voice.

"I... I am..." The voice seemed to hesitate, "I am... I am..."

"Hurry up and tell me!" Shangguan Ziling's patience had reached its limit. "Who are you? Why are you here?"

"I am..." The voice suddenly stopped, and then there was dead silence.

"Not good!" Shangguan Ziling's heart tightened.

She rushed in that direction quickly, followed closely by Qiu Kui, Mo Feng and Ye Mutian.

When they arrived there, they saw chaos, signs of fighting, figures falling to the ground, and...

"Princess!" There was a hint of fear in Qiu Kui's voice, "She...she is gone! Princess, could the woman who spoke just now be a spy from Xiliang?"

Shangguan Ziling's heart sank. She looked around and said, "Qiu Kui and Mo Feng, you go find that woman. Uncle Ye will come with me."

"Yes".

Shangguan Ziling walked to a fallen figure and squatted down. She saw that the person was wearing a black tights and a hood on his head, covering his entire face. She was moved and gently lifted the hood of the person.

When she saw that face, her expression instantly turned ugly.

That…that…isn’t that her? Isn’t that herself?

Shangguan Ziling touched her face, fumbled for a while, and tore off the human skin mask. Is this the Xiliang spy? Why does he wear a human skin mask that looks like her?

Who killed her? Mo Ying? Where are Mo Ying and the palace's secret guards now?

As night fell, the sky was covered by thick dark clouds, as if a huge black cloth was spread across the sky. The cold wind whistled past, mixed with sharp snowflakes, like countless invisible blades, mercilessly piercing people's skin, making people shiver.

On this cold night, Shangguan Ziling walked in the vast sea of ​​snow, and every step seemed so heavy and difficult.

She bit her lower lip tightly with her teeth, trying to resist the invasion of the cold wind, but the biting cold was like countless insects crawling in her body, making her feel uncomfortable.