The Demon Lords

Chapter 1023 - 239: Threshold_2

Many lamps were lit inside the small window,

and a woman sat inside, unconscious.

On the side leaning against the wall opposite the woman, Siniang, dressed in all red, was sitting there playing with an embroidery needle.

Yes, not only had Siniang successfully entered the private room of the teahouse, but she also disguised herself as the eldest Miss of the Mi Family by changing clothes, and with numerous needles pointed at the princess, boldly walked out of the teahouse under the noses of the elite guards.

Then, pretending to continue shopping at the night market, she seized an opportunity to knock out the princess and swiftly left the guards’ line of sight when they changed their formation.

So, this kind of defense, which seeks both freedom and security, has significant vulnerabilities.

The safest method is still having your own close-by guards nearby, which Lord Zheng prefers, as it provides a strong sense of security.

Yet, there are too many nobles who enjoy playing ’White Dragonfish Uniform,’ seeking the feeling of being ordinary people, so they forcibly make these guards stay away to not spoil their mood, giving Siniang the chance to abduct someone!

Next, things became clear: Siniang, with the unconscious princess, found a contact point previously given by the Fan Mansion and had the people inside notify Fan Zhengwen.

The contact point was directly revealed to Siniang by Mr. Weng Canghai, as they needed mutual communication during this period of cooperation.

An old nurse saw the unconscious woman inside,

and her eyes immediately widened,

because she discovered something even more shocking than her own inexplicable kidnapping:

"Princess... Princess... how is this possible..."

"Crack!"

The old nurse’s neck was twisted by a nearby Fan Mansion guard.

That was enough.

There was no need to drag her back repeatedly asking: Are you sure you weren’t mistaken? Do you still remember what the princess looks like? Do you want to take another look?

There was no need.

A family with a century of luxury does not only embody extravagance in life; it is also reflected here.

Back then, there were many such noble families within the Yan State, like the Liu family of the North that Zheng Fan encountered, but unfortunately, they were leveled by the Earl of North Border with the northern army.

The old nurse’s body was carried away for disposal by a Fan Mansion guard, and another guard walked up to Zheng Fan and Fan Zhengwen to report:

"Master, she mentioned the princess."

Zheng Fan and Fan Zhengwen both breathed a sigh of relief almost simultaneously.

Neither of them were ones to fear trouble; their previous anxiety stemmed from the uncertainty of the matter and the necessity to make decisive emergency responses to the series of changes this uncertainty might provoke, yet they had to wait until the final result here was determined to act effectively.

Now,

they were relieved.

Fan Zhengwen remarked:

"Lord, truly you have hidden talents around you."

Zheng Fan lightly coughed and said, "It’s just a matter of luck."

Fan Zhengwen instructed the guard in front of him: "Immediately notify Mr. Weng and tell him about this matter."

"Yes, master."

Fan Zhengwen trusted Weng Canghai’s ability, knowing that once he understood the situation, he would swiftly respond on behalf of the Fan family.

"Lord, let’s quickly bring the princess back to the Fan Mansion first."

"Where to hide her?" Zheng Fan asked.

"Qingfang Room."

"So casual?"

"If the Chu army doesn’t come to search the Fan Mansion, then it doesn’t matter where the princess is hidden; if the Chu army does come to search, well, it also doesn’t matter where the princess is hidden."

Zheng Fan nodded in agreement.

However, neither Zheng Fan nor Fan Zhengwen showed up; instead, a guard approached and passed some instructions from Zheng Fan to Siniang.

The saying of "better safe than sorry" was perfectly embodied here. Siniang first checked the princess’s breathing, then, feeling it was still not secure, wrapped the princess’s face with two layers of black cloth before finally wrapping her whole body in a sack.

Once everything was ready,

Siniang carried the sack out.

The compartment in the carriage, previously used to transport the old nurse from the palace, was used this time to transport the princess. Simultaneously, after exchanging a look with Zheng Fan, Siniang also lay in the compartment.

In essence, they blocked any factor in films that could cause a hostage to escape or leave a mark.

Zheng Fan and Fan Zhengwen boarded the carriage.

The carriage rocked, but both Zheng Fan and Fan Zhengwen sat with their backs straight.

The tavern was not far from the Fan Mansion, and during this brief journey, they needed to make a decision.

"Lord, should we withdraw our forces from Zhou County’s city and the villa?"

Zheng Fan pondered for three breaths and finally said:

"No rush."

Fan Zhengwen did not seem surprised.

"Then should we have them hide out?" Fan Zhengwen asked.

Zheng Fan nodded, "Have them hide near Zhou County."

With just a few exchanges, the two reached a consensus.

Fan Zhengwen still said, "Would it be safer to call it a day and leave it at that?"

After all, they already had the princess in hand.

"No, even if she truly is the princess, once taken by force in this manner, she can no longer be the real thing."

If Lord Zheng were to happily bring the princess back to Jin land and report meritorious service to Lord Jingnan, Lord Jingnan would likely believe she is a real princess.

Then, if Lord Jingnan reported to the Yan Emperor, the Yan Emperor would likely believe what Lord Jingnan said.