Chapter 9 — As soon as I got married as a stepchild, the child hugged my leg and called me his wife

The remaining guy put the chest into the cave.

“The items have been processed.” One person spoke in a low voice.

“I told you from above not to leave any trace related to ‘her’.”

“What about Tham Thi's side?” the other person asked.

"The plan is still the same. Our people are ready, just waiting for the opportunity to strike."

"Wait until Pho Dinh Uyen focuses all his attention on her, then we will move at the opportune moment."

My heart sinks straight to the bottom. They not only destroyed his wife's paintings, but also prepared to continue blaming me. Their purpose is not just to erase traces. But it also turns me into a target for everyone in the palace to attack. Thus, Pho Dinh Uyen will be pulled into a vortex, with no time left to investigate the secret of "Thien Diep". I, have become the best shield of "Thien Diep". The two finished talking and were preparing to close the cave door. At this moment, I heard a very small sound. It's Pho Can. Where did he run from? He actually appeared on the small road on the other side of the fake mountain! My mind instantly went blank. Without thinking, I suddenly rushed out from the bamboo bush.

"Be careful! Come back quickly!" I called loudly.

The man in black heard the movement and immediately turned his head to look back. They saw me and also saw Pho Can. Killing intent flashed in his eyes. Pho Can obviously also discovered them and was so scared that he stood still. Without hesitation, I threw the dagger in my hand towards a man in black. The dagger tore through the wind, drawing out a line of cold light. The man in black reacted extremely quickly, leaning to avoid it. But just this moment of delay has helped us gain valuable time. I rushed to Pho Can's side, hugged him tightly, turned around and ran away.

“Chase!” The man in black shouted coldly.

They did not immediately pursue, but quickly closed the door of the fake mountain cave. Obviously, they value the secret of the base even more. But I know, as long as they confirm the base is safe, they will immediately chase. In the quiet night of the Royal Palace, my shout was enough to alarm the entire palace. But if we were one step slower, Pho Can would have been captured by them. Even... murdered. I hugged Pho Can and risked my life to run away. His small face was pale, his hands hugged my neck tightly, his body kept shaking.

“Miss… there is a ghost…” he sobbed softly.

I don't have time to comfort him. All I know is that I must quickly return to my hospital. At least there are our people there. Furthermore, Pho Dinh Uyen will soon discover abnormalities. The speed of the man in black is extremely fast. I soon heard footsteps behind me. They didn't make a sound, just quietly, like ghosts, chasing behind. I hugged Pho Can, turned a corner, and rushed into a small piece of forest. This place is overgrown with trees, covering the sky and earth, hopefully it can help us gain some time. But as soon as we set foot in the forest. I feel suddenly empty under my feet. The body suddenly fell straight down. I silently cursed. This place is also full of traps. In the moment of falling, I used all my strength to push Pho Can to the side.

"Careful! Quickly run! Go find your father!" I shouted hoarsely.

Pho Can's body was pushed away by me, almost falling to the ground. He staggered a few steps, but at the end still standing. His eyes were filled with panic and despair.

“Nguyen!” he burst into tears.

As for my body, it fell heavily to the bottom of the trap. In the darkness emanated the aura of death. My arm was cut deeply by a stone and the blood flowed continuously. But what's worse, my feet seem to be stuck. I struggled, but couldn't move at all.

“Tham Tri Van, do you think you can still escape?” The voice of the man in black rang out from above the trap.

They chased me. I raised my head and looked up. Moonlight filtered through the leaves, sketching out their cold silhouettes. The long sword in their hands radiated murderous intent that made people tremble in fear. My heart is cold. Do I really have to die here today?

“Nguyen!” Pho Can's cry rang out again.

I absolutely cannot die here! I can't let Pho Can lose his mother again! I struggled again. But only heard a very small "crack" sound. My leg... seems to be broken. The pain was so intense that I almost fainted. But right now, we must stay alert. We still have Pho Can.

“That kid, you can't run away!” A man in black rushed towards Pho Can.

“Stop!” I roared.

But my voice, in the darkness, is pitifully weak. Pho Can's cries became increasingly distant. My heart feels like it's been cut by a knife. I tried to stand up, but fell down heavily. Right when the man in black was about to capture Pho Can. A sharp sound of tearing the wind rang out. A streak of silver light tore through the night. The man in black screamed loudly and his body was thrown out. Falling to the ground, no longer moving. It's Pho Dinh Uyen! I didn't expect his skills to be so good. Pho Dinh Uyen held a long sword in his hand, like a god descending to earth, appearing in the darkness. One of his mysterious clothes fluttered in the night wind. On his face, there was a thick chill. Those eyes, which were always calm, were now filled with cold murderous aura.

“Pho... Pho Dinh Uyen!” The remaining man in black cried out in horror.

He did not expect Pho Dinh Uyen to come so quickly.