Xiao Huayong had to jump down. Even if he didn't, the suspension bridge would not last long. The two banks were separated and he couldn't cross the river. This duel would not end easily. The only way was to jump into the river.
But the rapids are extremely harmful, and I don’t know where I will be washed to after falling, or whether I will hit any rocks in the river...
If there weren't so many uncertainties, Emperor Youning and Xiao Huayong would have jumped into the river by now.
Shen Xihe walked downstream, and Xiao Changying's almost invisible gaze followed her for a moment, which was seen by Xiao Juesong who was staring at him. He then thought of the news passed down from below that Xiao Changying was with Xiao Huayong when they followed Xiao Huayong's men to rescue.
This was a trap set by Emperor Youning for Xiao Huayong. Xiao Huayong was captured, but Xiao Changying kept pursuing him
Is this really a deep brotherly love
Xiao Juesong's eyes wandered around Xiao Changqing and Xiao Changying. These were real brothers, and Xiao Huayong...
As soon as he thought of this, he aimed the crossbow in his hand at Xiao Huayong. Xiao Changying's pupils narrowed, and his hand holding the bow tightened involuntarily. Xiao Juesong was thoughtful. He pulled the trigger of the crossbow, and Xiao Changying quickly shot an arrow, but Xiao Juesong held the crossbow arrow at the most critical moment.
The arrow was not shot, and he turned his hand to aim at Emperor Youning. It was too late for Xiao Changying to draw the bow again. He could only stare at his eyes and shout: "Your Majesty—"
When Xiao Changying's arrow flew past him, Xiao Huayong knew Xiao Juesong's intention. Before Xiao Juesong could remember to shoot the arrow, Xiao Huayong jerked his body, dropped the rope he had grabbed, and pounced under the bridge of Youning Emperor not far away. He just grabbed the dangling legs of Youning Emperor, and gravity dragged him down with half of his body still on the suspension bridge. Xiao Juesong's crossbow arrow just grazed Youning Emperor's shoulder, leaving a splatter of blood.
If Xiao Huayong hadn't pulled him down in time, the arrow would have pierced his chest.
The two men rolled into the river, huge splashes of water rushed over, and the turbid water poured into their mouths and noses, quickly separating the two men. In just a few blinks of an eye, they disappeared in the rolling waves.
Without Emperor Youning and Xiao Huayong, the people in the court were no longer constrained. A group of people who were good at swimming and had been prepared long ago jumped into the river one after another. Some quickly chased along the shore, and the rest ambushed Xiao Juesong.
Xiao Juesong immediately cut the suspension bridge, and they quickly retreated to the villa behind. Emperor Youning had already sent people to sneak up from other places, but the route was too long, so it was unknown whether they would be able to kill Xiao Juesong in time.
Shen Xihe was the first person to go downstream. When she was halfway there, Zhenzhu caught up with her, driving a carriage with a young commoner: "Princess, His Highness and His Majesty fell into the river, hurry up and get in the carriage."
Shen Xihe took Mo Yu and quickly got on the carriage. The carriage sped along the official road, raising dust all the way. After about an incense stick of time, they arrived at a place downstream and were led here by someone. They found that the river turned a corner. If they were lucky, they could be stopped, but if they were unlucky, they would continue to be washed away.
Shen Xihe saw neither Xiao Huayong nor Emperor Youning here. The speed of the water should be faster than theirs. If Xiao Huayong was not here, it could only mean that he and His Majesty were washed away. Even though the water here was not as turbulent as above, Shen Xihe was still worried.