PNB Chapter 410: I will definitely find this person.
Chapter 410: I will definitely find this person.
Fang Xiaoxiao pondered to herself who could have done such a cruel thing to them.
At this moment, Princess Li Wan'er also recovered from her shock and stepped forward, saying, "Xiao Xiao, we must find out the truth and not let the person behind this get away with it."
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded, "Princess, rest assured, I will definitely find this person."
She turned to the thugs and said, "Tell me everything you know about that woman. If you tell even the slightest lie, you will not be spared!"
The villains were so frightened that they nodded repeatedly and told the whole story.
Fang Xiao tied the villain to a tree and continued on with the princess, determined to find the mastermind behind it all and seek justice for their ordeal.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Li Wan'er dragged their tired bodies back to the inn. The moment they stepped into the room, it was as if all their strength had been drained. The two of them collapsed onto the bed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Fang Xiaoxiao vaguely heard a very faint sound coming from the doorway in her sleep, as if someone was carefully fiddling with the lock.
Fang Xiaoxiao woke up instantly, her nerves immediately tense, her body taut like a bowstring, her eyes warily fixed on the door. She gently nudged the princess beside her, her voice extremely low: "Princess, wake up."
Princess Li Wan'er was immersed in a sweet dream when Fang Xiaoxiao nudged her. She mumbled sleepily, "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?"
Fang Xiaoxiao's expression was solemn, and her voice was urgent and tense: "There's some noise at the door. I'm afraid it's not someone to be trifled with."
Upon hearing this, the princess sat up abruptly, her eyes filled with fear, her voice trembling: "Xiao Xiao, what should we do? I'm so scared."
Fang Xiaoxiao held the princess's hand tightly, her gaze firm and steady, and comforted her, "Princess, don't be afraid, I'm here to protect you."
Just then, wisps of eerie pale blue smoke, like ghosts, slowly crept in through the crack in the door. Fang Xiaoxin had a bad feeling: "It's sleeping gas!" She quickly pulled out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom, containing an antidote.
"Princess, quickly put this antidote in your mouth." Fang Xiaoxiao said as she handed the antidote to the princess's lips.
The princess's hands trembled so badly that she could barely hold the antidote. Fang Xiaoxiao quickly helped her put the antidote in her mouth, and then quickly put one in her own mouth as well.
A moment later, the door creaked open, and three men in black stealthily entered like ghosts. They were dressed in black night clothes, their faces covered with black cloth, revealing only pairs of eyes that gleamed with a cold light.
Fang Xiaoxiao pulled the princess and quickly hid in a corner behind the bed, not daring to breathe, her eyes fixed on the three uninvited guests.
One of the men in black lowered his voice and said, "Be quiet, don't make any noise."
Another man in black replied, "Don't worry, we'll finish this quickly."
Seeing the critical situation, Fang Xiaoxiao secretly took out a packet of sleeping powder from her sleeve. Seizing the opportunity, she suddenly threw it at the man in black.
"Oh no, it's mind-control powder!" one of the men in black exclaimed, but it was too late. After inhaling the powder, the three swayed a few times and then collapsed to the ground like felled trees.
Fang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, slowly stood up, and cautiously walked to the men in black. She crouched down and carefully observed the three men in black, trying to find some clues from them.
The princess also walked over cautiously, her voice trembling slightly: "Xiao Xiao, who exactly are they? Why are they treating us like this?"
Fang Xiaoxiao frowned, deep in thought: "Princess, I don't know either, but there must be something fishy about this. It must have been done on purpose."
She carefully searched the men in black, and suddenly found an exquisite jade pendant on the waist of one of them.
Fang Xiaoxiao held the jade pendant in her hand, examining it repeatedly, her expression growing increasingly grave: "Princess, this jade pendant is of excellent quality and exquisitely crafted, it is definitely not something an ordinary family would possess. It seems that the person behind this is no ordinary individual."
Princess Li Wan'er gripped Fang Xiaoxiao's arm tightly, her voice filled with tension and unease: "Xiaoxiao, what should we do next?"
Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and said with a firm look in her eyes, "Princess, don't be afraid. Let's tie these three up first, and then we can discuss this further when it's light."
As she spoke, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly found several sturdy ropes and tied the three men in black together securely.
Even after dealing with the men in black, Fang Xiaoxiao and the princess remained vigilant. They sat by the bed, their hearts filled with anxiety.
"Xiao Xiao, do you think it might be related to us offending someone at the poetry gathering?" the princess asked worriedly.
Fang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Princess, that's possible. But we need to investigate further to find out who is so audacious."
After a while, the princess's eyelids started to droop again, and Fang Xiaoxiao said softly, "Princess, why don't you sleep a little longer? I'll stay here and watch over you."
The princess nodded, lay back down on the bed, and soon fell asleep again.
Fang Xiaoxiao sat in the chair, gripping a dagger tightly in her hand, her eyes glancing at the bound man in black from time to time, secretly pondering a solution.
The night grew deeper and deeper, and all around was silent, except for the sound of Fang Xiaoxiao's heartbeat, which was particularly clear in the silence.
As dawn broke, the princess slowly awoke from her sleep.
"Xiao Xiao, last night really scared me to death," the princess said, rubbing her eyes with lingering fear.
Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Princess, everything is alright now. Let's go and question those men in black first."
Fang Xiao splashed a basin of cold water on the man in black's face, and the man in black jolted awake.
When they woke up, they found themselves tied up, and their eyes showed fear and anger.
Fang Xiaoxiao said sternly, "Speak, who sent you?"
The man in black remained defiant, saying menacingly, "Hmph, we won't talk. Go ahead and kill us if you dare!"
Fang Xiaoxiao sneered: "Not going to talk? Then don't blame me for being impolite."
As she spoke, Fang Xiaoxiao picked up a dagger and brandished it in front of the man in black, her eyes revealing a fierce glint.
The man in black turned pale with fright, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to give in.
After that harrowing night, Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Li Wan'er decided to go out for a walk to relax and unwind.
The two walked side by side down the bustling street. The sunlight shone on them, but it couldn't dispel the weariness and worry in their eyes. The princess frowned slightly, her expression still showing some apprehension.
"Xiao Xiao, I hope you won't encounter any more trouble," the princess said softly, a hint of unease in her voice.
Fang Xiaoxiao gently squeezed the princess's hand and comforted her, "Princess, don't worry, I'm here."