"What? There's such a thing, no wonder!"
After Mu Jinyu detailed the situation to Su Zijin, Su Zijin instantly understood why Mu Jinyu was so anxious and cautious.
Being targeted by such an assassin, Mu Jinyu had no choice but to take it seriously.
Su Zijin's expression also became grave as she said, "Jinyu, you need to be extra careful."
"I know," Mu Jinyu nodded.
Su Zijin said, "From now on, I will tell everyone not to wander around randomly and not to feel annoyed by having someone follow them, trying to shake off these bodyguards, and try not to become a burden to you."
Actually, Su Zijin was thinking that in this situation, it might be better to put a poison capsule in everyone's mouth. If they fell into Nameless's hands, they could commit suicide immediately, thus rendering Nameless's threatening methods useless.
After all, if they fell into Nameless's hands, used to threaten Mu Jinyu, given Mu Jinyu's character, he might actually make the sacrifice of himself to save the women.
Yet Su Zijin would rather die herself than see Mu Jinyu die before her eyes.
But such a method, if she used it secretly, would be harmless; if she were to teach Gu Xiyan and the others to do so, once Nameless was dealt with by Mu Jinyu and Mu Jinyu found out, it would probably create a rift in their mother-son relationship!
However, in Su Zijin's view, Mu Jinyu's safety always came first.
Even if the mother-son relationship could not work out, as long as he could live safely, that was all that mattered.
So, Su Zijin hesitated over whether or not to proceed with it.
In her hesitation, Su Zijin said, "I think with the current situation, it might be less safe for everyone to be together. Should we disperse?"
After all, Nameless's main target for assassination was still Mu Jinyu. Perhaps if all the women dispersed, Nameless might give up on using them to threaten Mu Jinyu.
Yet being together and following Mu Jinyu, if Nameless still couldn't successfully assassinate Mu Jinyu after several attempts, he might become enraged and kill them to vent his anger.
Upon hearing Su Zijin's words, Mu Jinyu hesitated but still shook his head and said, "It's still safer to be together."
He had actually considered whether it would be safer if all the women dispersed to different places?
But he didn't dare gamble. What if during their dispersal, Nameless followed Mei Yinxue, Gu Xiyan, and Wen Rou and then struck, while he himself stayed in the Capital City, unable to reach them? Even knowing that Nameless was attacking his women, yet being powerless to help, wouldn't that be even more painful?
It was better to stay together in the fortified courtyard of the Capital City. If Nameless really attacked one of the women, he could hear the noise and come to their aid immediately.
"Okay."
Seeing Mu Jinyu's firm stance, Su Zijin had no choice but to give in and didn't persuade him further.
Latter, she went to prepare breakfast with a worried heart.
Meanwhile, Mu Jinyu and Xiang Mantang sat in the small pavilion in the courtyard, discussing how to deal with Nameless.
This time, the failed ambush allowed Nameless to escape, probably keeping them from resting peacefully for a while, always having to guard against the poisonously stealthy Nameless.
Of course, they also feared that after narrowly escaping death, Nameless, as audacious as ever, might still be lurking and observing them, so although they were conversing, what they said was meaningless—the real communication was done through eye contact and hand signals.
After many years of association, a single look and a gesture between them were almost enough to understand each other's meanings without saying more.
However, after much discussion, they still could not find a way to completely eliminate the future threat.
At last, Xiang Mantang suggested that catching San Liu, with his status, might provide a way to deal with Nameless.
Mu Jinyu thought that this might be the only way.
But he didn't know when San Liu would come looking for his own death.
"What are you sitting here talking about? Come and have some food."
At that moment, Gu Xiyan, looking helpless and accompanied by several female palace attendants, came over to call Mu Jinyu for the meal.
"Mm."
Mu Jinyu nodded, ending the conversation, and then invited Xiang Mantang to join her for breakfast.
Upon reaching the dining hall, Mu Jinyu casually picked a spot to sit down and instructed Xiang Mantang not to be shy. During the meal, she cautioned all the women to be more vigilant lately.
The women were utterly shocked and bewildered upon learning about the Nameless assassin targeting Mu Jinyu.
No wonder Mu Jinyu was so anxious, having a group of people closely protect them.
Initially, they had thought it might be an overreaction, but now, knowing the truth, they realized it was absolutely necessary.
"Don't worry, we understand the severity. From now on, a few of us will sleep together, allowing the bodyguards to better arrange their protection."
After a slight panic, Mei Yinxue regained her composure and said to Mu Jinyu.
"Mm, that could work," Mu Jinyu thought. If they were okay with multiple women sharing a bedroom, that naturally would be better.
They went from having a few Dragon King Hall female palace attendants closely protecting each of them to having seven or eight female attendants, which would improve their guard against Nameless.
"In this critical time, let's avoid going out shopping or anything. For the time being, let's just stay in this courtyard," Mei Yinxue then mentioned, thinking of Wen Rou and the others who had planned to go out shopping today.
"Mm." The women did not object and nodded in agreement.
They were all aware of the urgency of the situation. If they were to go out, once they reached crowded areas, the female bodyguards could be separated from them by the crowd, putting them in great danger.
Afterward, the women began discussing how to avoid being a burden and causing trouble for Mu Jinyu.
Su Zijin watched them with satisfaction.
At that moment, Liu Mei entered, her expression grave, and said to Mu Jinyu, "Dragon Master, someone has arrived outside. It seems to be... San Liu!"
As soon as her words fell,
the bustling voices in the dining hall instantly ceased.
"Oh? Has he arrived?"
Hearing Liu Mei's words, Mu Jinyu's expression remained unchanged. She raised her eyebrows, her eyes revealing a hint of anticipation, as if San Liu's arrival was within her expectations.
"Let's go," Mu Jinyu put down her chopsticks and stood up, saying to Xiang Mantang.
"Mm." Xiang Mantang also stood up.
"Be careful."
Gu Xiyan and the others, knowing it was futile to dissuade Mu Jinyu from confronting San Liu, could only look on with concern and remind her to be cautious.
"Mm."
Mu Jinyu responded, giving them a reassuring smile, then turned around and walked out with a serious expression.
Upon reaching the courtyard, Mu Jinyu and Xiang Mantang saw a man in a black coat standing with his hands behind him at the center.
Surrounding him lay several people groaning in pain.
These people were members of the Dragon King Hall. Notables like the Twenty-Eight Star Lords and Wu Shisan from the Seven Dragon Guards had received the message and were hurrying over.
"San Liu?!"
Mu Jinyu, seeing the Dragon King Hall members were only severely injured but alive, felt relieved and stared intently at the man's silhouette, saying in a grave voice.