Chapter 90 Blue Fireworks
Chapter 90 Blue Fireworks
Just as Lu Yuanchangming was immersed in memories of the past, a light footstep interrupted his thoughts.
He looked up and saw Qiu Ziyue walking towards him.
"Lu Yuanchangming, what are you thinking about?"
Qiu Ziyue smiled and walked to Lu Yuanchangming's side, handing him a cup of tea.
Lu Yuanchangming felt a little scared.
Zhao Wanqing once put a sleeping potion in his ginseng tea, causing him to live in fear for the rest of his life.
But then she thought, this is tea handed to her by Qiu Ziyue, so those terrible things won't happen again.
He took the teacup and smiled slightly: "I wasn't thinking about anything."
Qiu Ziyue frowned slightly and asked with concern, "Hey, Brother Changming, I just want to ask you, do you have any way to find the antidote? If you need help, just tell me."
Lu Yuan sighed softly, trying to make his tone sound light: "Zi Yue, don't worry, my friends in the martial arts world can help me find the antidote. I won't let that Qi Yuxuan make you clean toilets."
Looking at Lu Yuanchangming's determined eyes, Qiu Ziyue nodded despite her lingering doubts: "Alright, I'll believe you. But I'm not looking for the antidote to avoid cleaning the toilet; it's because Miss Yushuang is innocent and shouldn't be involved."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your understanding and support, Ziyue. Let's talk about something else. Has anything interesting happened lately?"
Seeing that Lu Yuanchangming was unwilling to say more, Qiu Ziyue changed the subject: "By the way, a new teahouse recently opened in the city. I heard that the tea and snacks there are delicious. How about we go and try it sometime?"
Lu Yuanchangming readily agreed: "Great idea, let's do it this way."
The two continued chatting, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.
However, a sense of unease lingered in Lu Yuanchangming's heart.
He knew that if he revealed his true colors to Zhao Wanqing, it would inevitably cause a stir.
He must find a cure as soon as possible to resolve his current predicament.
However, the thought of Zhao Wanqing made him feel uncomfortable. He really didn't want to see that crazy woman again, but for Qiu Ziyue's sake, he decided to make Zhao Wanqing fulfill her promise. But he was also afraid that Zhao Wanqing would cling to him.
He needed to devise a foolproof plan to protect his secret at all costs, ensuring that no one knew his true identity, while also finding the antidote discreetly.
As night fell, the lights in Luming Tower gradually came on.
Lu Yuanchangming stood by the window, gazing at the distant starry sky, silently praying that everything would be resolved smoothly.
At this moment, the maid Lin Ruoxi came to find Lu Yuanchangming and reported to him that Liu Anxiang had already prepared the fireworks.
He stood up, put on his mask, and went to the solitary confinement room, where he saw Liu Anxiang complete the final procedure.
“Alright, young master,” Liu Anxiang said softly, “these blue fireworks represent a gathering signal. If all goes well, the young lady should come.”
Lu Yuanchangming nodded and asked, "Are you sure she'll come?"
Liu Anxiang raised her head and looked at him with a firm gaze: "Although Miss Zhao is ruthless, she has one characteristic—she keeps her promises very well."
“Since Miss Zhao is in Yangzhou, she will definitely come as soon as she sees this specific fireworks signal.”
Lu Yuanchangming breathed a slight sigh of relief, but he also knew that this operation was not simple.
He took Liu Anxiang to the woods where Zhao Wanqing and her friends often gathered, instructed his men to keep them hidden, and arranged an ambush to ensure that they could quickly subdue Zhao Wanqing should she appear.
As night deepened, Lu Yuanchang lit blue fireworks.
With a soft bang, fireworks burst in the night sky, forming a beautiful blue flower.
The fireworks slowly dispersed, illuminating the entire night sky.
Lu Yuanchang stared intently at the fireworks in the night sky. He thought to himself, Zhao Wanqing is indeed very capable to make such beautiful fireworks, but why is she so vicious?
He turned to the maid Lin Ruoxi and said, "You take Miss Liu back first, and leave the rest to me."
Lin Ruoxi accepted the order, nodded, and led the somewhat tired Liu Anxiang away.
Lu Yuanchangming remained in the bushes, waiting for Zhao Wanqing to arrive.
The night breeze gently rustled the leaves, and everything seemed unusually quiet.
Suddenly, faint footsteps came from afar. Lu Yuanchangming immediately became alert and signaled his men to prepare.
A moment later, a figure appeared in the garden; it was Zhao Wanqing.
She was dressed in black, looking wary as she glanced around, clearly searching for her companions.
Lu Yuanchangming smiled slightly, thinking that just as Liu Anxiang had said, Zhao Wanqing had indeed appeared.
He shouted, "Zhao Wanqing, where are you going!"
Zhao Wanqing reacted quickly, immediately drawing the short sword from her waist, ready to fight back.
The two quickly entered combat mode, and the air seemed to freeze.
Zhao Wanqing launched the first attack, her movements swift and fierce, each sword aimed directly at Lu Yuanchangming's vital points.
However, Lu Yuanchangming was no ordinary person either. His swordsmanship was equally superb, and he skillfully deflected Zhao Wanqing's attacks with every move.
The two engaged in a fierce duel under the moonlight.
The sword flashed, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, producing a series of crisp clanging sounds.
Zhao Wanqing's swordsmanship is ruthless and merciless, with each strike carrying a deadly threat;
Lu Yuanchangming, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed, each step as steady as a rock.
After several rounds, neither of them gained a clear advantage.
Zhao Wanqing was secretly surprised. This masked man was so powerful that he was no less than herself.
Lu Yuanchangming also felt considerable pressure; Zhao Wanqing's swordsmanship was indeed not to be underestimated.
But he knew that this battle was not only about subduing Zhao Wanqing, but also about finding the antidote, and he had to go all out.
Suddenly, Zhao Wanqing changed her moves and used a risky move, trying to take the opportunity to force Lu Yuanchangming into a corner.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yuanchangming immediately dodged to the side, and at the same time, with a backhand slash, he accurately deflected the tip of Zhao Wanqing's sword.
Zhao Wanqing lost her balance and staggered.
Lu Yuanchangming seized the opportunity, quickly stepped forward, and gently tapped Zhao Wanqing's wrist with the hilt of his sword.
The short sword in Zhao Wanqing's hand fell to the ground with a thud. She couldn't help but take a few steps back, a look of astonishment on her face.
Lu Yuan Changming gave her no chance to catch her breath and continued to approach, his long sword pointing at her throat: "Miss Zhao, your swordsmanship is indeed good, but you have lost today."
Zhao Wanqing gritted her teeth, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but she knew that there was no way to change the situation at this moment.
She took a deep breath, threw away her sword, and surrendered.
Lu Yuanchangming nodded, signaling his men to step forward and restrain Zhao Wanqing.
Several well-trained men quickly stepped forward, subdued Zhao Wanqing, and tied her up.
"Who are you!" Zhao Wanqing said coldly, her eyes filled with anger and resentment.
Lu Yuan Changming smiled faintly, removed his mask, and revealed his true face: "We meet again."
Looking at that familiar face, Zhao Wanqing felt both surprise and pain.
She looked at him coldly, a flash of anger in her eyes: "It's you. What do you mean by this?"
Lu Yuanchangming smiled faintly and said, "Miss Zhao, we have many things to discuss. I hope you can cooperate."
Zhao Wanqing snorted coldly, but did not resist further.
She knew that she was completely under her control.
To be continued... Please read the next chapter to find out what happens next.
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