Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 392

Daiyu and others who were following closely were already frozen with fear, and no one could follow the Queen Mother's step!

Only Cheng Qian followed without hesitation and strode forward, still holding the empress dowager's arm!

At this moment, Feng Ziying and the guards were mostly facing outside, with their backs to them. They each had their swords unsheathed, half-crouching, and in a guarded posture!

So, at this moment, a gap suddenly appeared between the Empress Dowager and Daiyu and others!

There was a sharp whistle in the air, and a crossbow arrow came flying through the air!

The guards have different duties.

The two people on the side listened to the wind and determined the position, waving their swords to block!

The two people who were supporting from behind had already rushed towards the direction where the crossbow arrow came from!

Only Feng Ziying had the best eyesight, but he was the farthest away, and he saw at a glance that the crossbow arrow was heading straight for the Empress Dowager's heart!

He could not help but be furious and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Queen Mother, be careful!"

The positions of the women behind the Empress Dowager are: Daiyu in the middle, Hongchang on the left, and Tanchun on the right.

The three girls held hands and sleeves and stood in a row.

Zijuan and other maids followed the three of them respectfully.

Just as the crossbow arrow made a sound, Tanchun, who was standing behind the Empress Dowager and behind Cheng Qian, was the first to react!

Without thinking about anything, he opened his arms and threw himself towards the Queen Mother!

The crossbow arrow came just in time and brushed past her outstretched right arm!

Tanchun was biting her lips at this moment, and suddenly she groaned in pain!

And just this one move slightly changed the direction of the crossbow arrow!

At the same time, Feng Ziying's screams rang out, almost at the same time as Tanchun's groans of pain!

Taishang and Emperor Zhaoming both turned around suddenly, filled with fear and horror!

Cheng Qian, who was supporting the empress dowager, almost instinctively took a half step back!

Not only did he cover the empress dowager's body from behind, he also used all his strength and both hands to push the empress dowager towards the Lord!

Everyone just heard a "puff" sound!

A five-inch long short crossbow arrow pierced straight into Cheng Qian's back!

"Cheng Qian!" The Queen Mother, who was lying in the arms of the Supreme Lord, had a trembling voice!

Later, Xue Ya rushed over and hugged Tanchun: "County Lady!"

The guard who rushed out only took a moment to hold down the person who fired the crossbow arrow: "Don't move!

"——Your Majesty, the assassin has been captured!"

The Queen Mother here shook off the Grand Master, staggered back, hugged Cheng Qian, tears streaming down her face: "Cheng Qian, hold on! Hold on!"

Cheng Qian was barely breathing, but she forced herself to smile: "My queen... I'm fine... Don't be afraid, I'm here, Xiao Meng..."

The Queen Mother cried and nodded repeatedly: "Yes! You are right! Xiao Meng must be able to rescue you!"

Cheng Qian's mouth and nose began to bleed uncontrollably, but she still tried to comfort the Queen Mother:

"My lady...don't worry...we agreed that I will still take care of your grandson..."

The voice gradually became lower.

The Queen Mother burst into tears: "Okay, okay! Don't say anything, I will take you back to Yanjia Palace! Let Xiao Meng treat your injuries! It's okay, it's okay!"

"Call the imperial physician! Tell Meng Hanyan to be ready!" The Supreme Lord had a sullen face and ordered Dai Quan.

Feng Ziying strode over from behind, knelt on one knee, and whispered, "Empress Dowager, I will carry Aunt Cheng back to Yanjia Palace first!"

The Queen Mother wiped away her tears hastily: "Okay, okay! You run fast! Come, come!"

At this time, Daiyu had already looked at the wound on Tanchun's arm, breathed a sigh of relief, and whispered to comfort her: "The blood is still red, it's not poisonous, don't be afraid."

Tanchun felt scared at this moment, and her legs were shaking. She nodded reluctantly: "Don't worry, sister."

Daiyu nodded and gently pushed Zijuan, who had been hugging her tightly from the beginning.

Zijuan pursed her lips, then stepped forward and helped the empress dowager up without saying a word.

At Daiyu's signal, Qingwen also went over to lend a hand and helped Aunt Cheng onto Feng Ziying's back.

Followed by a eunuch and a guard, Feng Ziying carried Cheng Qian, who was almost unconscious, on his back and strode towards the Yanjia Palace.

Here the Queen Mother had already cried into the arms of the Supreme Lord.

Zijuan let go and followed him.

Daiyu and Hongchang supported Tanchun on the left and right, without saying much, but just following behind silently.

Emperor Zhaoming stood at the front and after making sure that the Supreme Lord and the Empress Dowager were both fine, he glanced past the two saints at Daiyu and the others.

Tao Xingjian could not leave the emperor's side, and he felt anxious when he saw this. So he took advantage of the darkness and quietly kicked Chu Qie in front of him.

Chu Qian understood the situation and whispered to Lei Kun: "You lead the others to clear the way and be cautious. I will cover the rear."

At this moment, Lei Kun really wanted to switch places with him and go to the back to guard his master, Princess Yimin.

But just as he raised his head and was about to open his mouth, he saw the murderous eyes of Supervisor Tao!

He quickly lowered his head, crossed his hands and said, "Yes!"

Then he led the remaining eunuchs and walked forward with extreme vigilance.

Chu Qian walked around the crowd and strode to the back. He immediately protected Daiyu and asked in a low voice:

"The princess was frightened, but can she still walk?"

After a pause, he asked again, "How is the county lady's injury?"

Daiyu shook her head slightly and whispered, "Princess Hongchang and I are fine. Yimin's injury is also okay.

“Among these people now, your martial arts is the best.

"You go and guard His Majesty and His Majesty. We have the guards here, which is enough."

Chu Qian hesitated for a moment, but still bowed and agreed: "Yes."

He turned around and told the guards: "The princess and the county lady are now in your care."

He quickly returned to Tai Shang and blocked the flank.

Suddenly, the two guards dragged out from behind the flower tree a gagged and tied assassin, who was dressed as a palace maid.

The Supreme Master's eyes were cold and he ordered, "Keep an eye on him and bring him to the Yanjia Palace for questioning."

The palace maid's eyes were filled with rage. Seeing the empress dowager still crying in the arms of the emperor, she struggled desperately and tried to rush over.

However, one of the guards punched him hard in the abdomen, and he bent down like a shrimp, with snot and tears flowing out.

The two guards didn't care about her posture and just dragged her along, following at the end of the team.

The group walked back to Yanjia Palace carefully and quickly.

In the side hall of Yanjia Palace, Aunt Meng was sweating profusely, her lips trembling as she looked at the crossbow arrow that was deeply pierced into Cheng Qian's back, at a loss.

The thick ginseng soup that was always prepared was brought over and given to Cheng Qian to drink.

The white bleeding medicine was sprinkled on the wound as if it was free.

But the light on Cheng Qian's face, lying on the couch, dimmed little by little, and gradually turned into a dying blue-gray.

"Sister Cheng, Sister Cheng..." Aunt Meng covered the wound weakly with her bloody hands and started crying.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps, and the Queen Mother ran in holding Zijuan's hand.

Cheng Qian tilted her head and looked at the Queen Mother coming in. It was as if she had finally waited for her dream. She smiled gently, then slowly closed her eyes.

"Cheng Qian!"