Chapter 358 - 356: Leave Miss Xu to Me (Part 2)

Chapter 358: Chapter 356: Leave Miss Xu to Me (Part 2)

Wang Qilang couldn’t hold back his anger, and suddenly turned around, pointing at Xu Jing, ready to curse her out.

However, before the first word could leave his mouth, his extended finger was gently pushed aside by someone. He looked closely and realized it was Jiang Yu, looking at him with a slight, mocking smile.

He was momentarily stunned and then heard the man in front of him speak in a cool voice, "Miss Xu is now a benefactor of our Jiang Family. I hope Wang Qilang will show some respect, otherwise, it’s not just me; the entire Jiang Family might be displeased with you."

Wang Qilang: "!!!"

To hell with it, just for solving a case, how did this despicable woman become the benefactress of the entire Jiang Family?!

However, he really couldn’t afford to fall out with the Jiang Family, so in the end, Wang Qilang had to grit his teeth and withdraw his hand pointing at Xu Jing.

Only then was Jiang Yu satisfied, his mouth curving slightly without any emotion as he said, "I know Wang Qilang spent quite some effort on my sister’s case too, but unfortunately, Wang Qilang might need to go back and hone his crime-solving skills."

With that, he ignored Wang Qilang’s eyes that seemed about to pop out and turned away.

Wang Qilang clenched his fists tightly, desperately repressing the flames of anger rising in his heart.

This Jiang Erlang, clearly younger than him, what right did he have to pass judgment on him?!

If it were just that guy Xiao Qilang always outshining him, fine, but Jiang Erlang’s achievements and position don’t even compare to Xiao Qilang’s!

What audacity!

And that despicable woman, daring to repeatedly trample on his face!

Such a woman, and she’s Xiao Qilang’s wife!

He was fed up with always being overshadowed by this couple!

Furious, Wang Qilang suddenly thought of something, and softly called out, "Chen Yi."

Chen Yi was the long-term follower always by his side.

The young man beside him immediately stepped forward, whispering, "What orders do you have, my lord?"

Wang Qilang whispered something in his ear, and Chen Yi was slightly taken aback, nodded, and then stepped back.

Meanwhile, after Xu Jing and her group left Jingyuan Temple, Mr. Yao initially wanted to send someone to escort her back, but Xu Jing smiled and declined, "I have guards with me who will see me back safely. Mr. Yao need not send additional people; go ahead and tend to your affairs."

Seeing her insistence, Mr. Yao had no choice but to comply. After bidding farewell to Xu Jing, he left with Master Xuan Yin.

Xu Jing found Cheng Xiao and his group waiting for her outside. They had just gotten into the carriage to leave when sudden hoofbeats sounded nearby, followed by Jiang Yu’s voice, "Let me escort Miss Xu back."

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback, lifted the curtain to refuse, but Jiang Yu slightly lowered his head, his eyes darkly fixed on her, "Miss Xu found the murderer who killed my sister and brought her peace in death. Sending Miss Xu back is the least we can do; the Jiang Family owes her much more in gratitude."

Since he put it that way, Xu Jing had no choice but to agree. It was just an escort, after all, so she said, "Then I must trouble you, Jiang Erlang."

With that, she lowered the curtain.

Beside her, Cheng Xiao couldn’t help but steal a glance at Jiang Yu, feeling increasingly uneasy, but he couldn’t say anything and could only take a deep breath, leading the other guards forward.

From Jingyuan Temple back to the Western Capital City, without rushing, it took more than an hour.

Since it was almost the end of the year, many people were going to the temple to offer incense and prayers or to fulfill vows, so the road back was quite crowded with people.

Having just solved a big case, Xu Jing was in a particularly calm mood, casually picking up a medical book to read.

It was not clear how much time had passed when suddenly the ominous sound of blades being drawn outside made Xu Jing jerk her head up. In the next moment, she heard someone beside them on the road yell in panic, "Bandits! Protect our masters! Speed up and see if you can make it through!"

"Bandits! Everyone, run!"

The air was filled with the shrill, panicked screams of men and women, the neighing of horses, and the rapid pounding of hooves.

Xu Jing didn’t have time to lift the curtain and see what was happening before their carriage came to an abrupt stop. The sudden halt made her body lurch forward, and if she hadn’t grabbed the curtain in time, she might have fallen into the heater in front of her.

Once she steadied herself, she quickly lifted the curtain and was slightly stunned by what she saw.

Surrounding them, at some point, were seven or eight masked men in black. Panic-stricken passersby screamed and fled, but these men in black did not even glance at them, clearly targeting her.

Who were these people? How dare they act so brazenly near the Western Capital?!

Could they have been sent by Prince Xing’s faction?!

Cheng Xiao had already retreated to her carriage, lowering his voice as he said, "Madam, I just exchanged a few blows with them. They have some skills but are not experts. When our other guards engage them, madam, you must immediately jump onto the horse in front of the carriage. I will take you away!"

Not experts?

Xu Jing frowned and nodded, "Alright!"

As they spoke, their guards had already begun fighting the masked men. Cheng Xiao kept a close watch on the situation around them and finally saw an opening in the encirclement. He quickly said, "Madam!"

Prepared, Xu Jing immediately sprang out, skillfully mounting one of the horses pulling the carriage. Cheng Xiao quickly severed the rope connecting the horse to the carriage, signaled to Xu Jing the direction of escape, and with a fierce slap on the horse’s rear, shouted, "Run!"

The horse Xu Jing was riding whinnied and shot forward like an arrow.

Cheng Xiao and two other guards quickly followed, riding alongside Xu Jing as they sped away.

However, they had not gone far when Cheng Xiao suddenly shouted in alarm, "Damn! They have more people!"

Looking back, he clearly saw several more masked riders emerging from the woods on either side, rapidly closing in on them.

These new pursuers were clearly more skilled than the initial group and were recklessly urging their horses forward, quickly gaining on them.

With only Cheng Xiao and two guards left beside her, if they were caught up, there would be no one left to protect Xu Jing!

The worst part was, who knew if there were more ambushers hiding elsewhere?!

Undoubtedly, the initial group had been a ruse to lower their guard and scatter them!

Cheng Xiao gritted his teeth, filled with urgent anxiety...

A sudden rush of hoofbeats behind them came closer; it was Jiang Yu, who had been previously entangled with the masked men.

His face was stern, a sharp sword in hand, cutting down two more masked men on his way. Catching up to them, he coldly commanded, "Leave Miss Xu to me. You take care of the enemies behind!"