I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 465: My old bones can still hold up

Pei Yan replied, "You should also be careful!"

The two stood back to back, working closely together, and engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black.

Meanwhile, Fang Xiaoxiao, along with the prince and Princess Li Wan'er, were desperately fleeing. They darted through the darkness, the only sounds the whistling wind and their own rapid breathing.

"Miss Fang, is it possible for us to escape?" Princess Li Wan'er asked, her voice trembling with tears.

Fang Xiaoxiao comforted her, "Princess, don't worry, we can definitely do it!"

The prince, panting heavily, said, "As long as Wan'er is safe, I would gladly die."

Fang Xiaoxiao said firmly, "Your Highness, we will all be alright!"

Pei Zuo and Zhang Xuzi stood side by side atop the mountain, coldly surveying the chaotic scene below, like two bystanders watching a fire from across the river. Their faces were expressionless; they simply observed everything in silence.

Below, Fang Xiaoxiao led the prince and princess in a desperate escape through the mountains and forests. Branches and thorns mercilessly scratched their skin, and their clothes were torn to shreds, but they dared not stop for even a moment.

"Miss Fang, I really can't run anymore." Princess Li Wan'er gasped for breath, her voice filled with despair and fear.

Fang Xiaoxiao turned to look at the princess, her eyes filled with determination: "Princess, let's hold on a little longer. As long as we don't get caught, there's still hope."

The prince, forcing himself to speak, said, "Wan'er, don't give up. We will definitely escape."

Fang Xiaoxiao, holding the hands of the princess and the prince, continued their journey through the mountains and forests. Suddenly, a rushing stream appeared ahead, blocking their path.

"What should we do?" the princess exclaimed in panic.

Fang Xiaoxiao looked around and found a large fallen tree not far away, which was lying across the stream.

“Your Highness, Princess, let’s go over this tree.” Fang Xiaoxiao said, and carefully stepped onto the trunk first.

The prince and princess followed closely behind, each step filled with trepidation. Just as they were about to reach the other side, the tree trunk suddenly creaked.

"Oh no, the tree trunk is about to break!" Fang Xiaoxiao exclaimed.

The three quickened their pace and finally reached the other side before the tree trunk broke.

However, before they could catch their breath, the shouts of the men in black came from behind them again.

"They're there! Go after them!"

Fang Xiaoxiao's expression changed, and she continued running wildly with the prince and the princess.

They were exhausted, but their will to survive kept them running forward.

On the other side, Pei Zuo, atop the mountain, smirked coldly: "Let's see where they can escape to."

Zhang Xuzi narrowed his eyes slightly: "Pei Zuo, don't be careless, be careful of unforeseen circumstances."

Pei Zuo dismissed it: "Teacher, you are being too cautious. They are already trapped."

Fang Xiaoxiao led the prince and the princess into a secluded cave.

"Let's hide here for now, hopefully they won't find us," Fang Xiaoxiao said softly.

The prince and princess nodded, and the three of them, in the dark cave, dared not breathe, quietly waiting for any movement outside.

After a while, the footsteps outside gradually faded away, and Fang Xiaoxiao just breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, a bat flew over her head, startling the princess so much that she couldn't help but scream.

"Oh no!" Fang Xiaoxiao's heart jumped into her throat again.

Sure enough, the footsteps came again from the direction of the cave...

The assassins' footsteps grew closer, their heavy steps sounding like a countdown to death. Fang Xiaoxiao, the prince, and Princess Li Wan'er's hearts were in their throats; they huddled together, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Just at this critical moment, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came, and Grandma Li Wan'er suddenly arrived with a large group of guards from the Prince's Mansion, as if they had descended from the heavens.

When the assassins saw that their leader was an old woman in her seventies or eighties, they all wore mocking expressions. One of the assassins said sarcastically, "Oh, who do we have here? Just an old woman coming to her death!" The others joined in the laughter.

Ignoring the assassins' mockery, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly led Li Wan'er to hide behind the old lady.

The old woman merely gave a cold laugh in response to the assassins' mockery. Her eyes revealed a calm and dignified composure honed through countless battles.

Seeing that the old woman remained unmoved, the assassins continued their unrestrained laughter. "Old woman, do you think you can save them with these shrimp soldiers and crab generals?" one of the assassin leaders shouted arrogantly.

The old woman spoke slowly: "Ignorant children, today is your death day." Her voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable power.

The assassins laughed even louder, as if they had heard the biggest joke in the world.

Hearing the commotion, Pei Zuo, on the other side, grinned smugly. He said to his teacher, Zhang Xuzi, "Teacher, it seems Pei Yan and the others are doomed this time. Let's not waste any more time here, let's go."

Zhang Xuzi glanced at the situation, nodded, and then turned and left with Pei Zuo.

Meanwhile, the assassins, unable to contain themselves any longer, charged toward the old woman, brandishing their weapons.

The old lady calmly waved her hand, and the guards behind her immediately rushed forward. In an instant, the shouts of battle were deafening.

Although the old lady was advanced in years, her command was methodical and orderly. She closely monitored the situation on the battlefield and issued instructions from time to time.

Fang Xiaoxiao stood behind the old lady, anxiously watching the progress of the battle. Li Wan'er, on the other hand, was so frightened that she clung tightly to Fang Xiaoxiao's clothes.

The battle was extremely fierce. Although the guards were brave, the assassins were also highly trained, and for a time the two sides were locked in a stalemate.

The old woman's eyes sharpened, and she suddenly drew a soft sword from her waist, joining the fight herself. Her swordsmanship was fierce and her moves exquisite; every strike aimed at the assassin's vital points.

An assassin took advantage of the old lady's momentary lapse in attention and attacked her from behind. Fang Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "Great-Grandma, be careful!"

The old woman seemed to have anticipated this, and with a quick sidestep, she swung her sword, instantly killing the assassin.

Led by the old woman, the guards' morale soared, and they gradually gained the upper hand. The assassins began to suffer casualties, and their formation became chaotic.

Finally, after a fierce battle, the assassins were either killed or fled.

The old lady sheathed her sword, slightly out of breath. Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er quickly ran over.

"Great-Grandma, are you alright?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked with concern.

The old lady smiled and shook her head: "My old bones can still hold up."

Li Wan'er threw herself into the old lady's arms, crying, "Great-Grandma, I'm so scared."

The old lady gently patted Li Wan'er's back: "Don't be afraid, child. With your great-grandmother here, no one will be allowed to hurt you."

The battlefield was now a scene of devastation, the air thick with the stench of blood. Fang Xiaoxiao and the others knew the crisis was temporarily averted, but a far greater conspiracy awaited them…