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

Chapter 413: Brother Jinxiu, I really know I was wrong

Seeing this, Ma Rongrong panicked and quickly grabbed Zhu Jinxiu's sleeve, saying in a sweet voice, "Brother Jinxiu, I really know I was wrong, please don't be angry with me." Her eyes were full of appeasement and unease, completely devoid of her previous arrogance.

But Zhu Jinxiu had no time to pay attention to her; his heart was filled with guilt towards Fang Xiaoxiao and the princess. He forcefully shook off Ma Rongrong's hand, glared at her, and roared, "It's all your fault for causing this mess!"

After saying that, Zhu Jinxiu left quickly without looking back, leaving Ma Rongrong standing there stomping her feet in anger, gritting her teeth and muttering to herself, "Hmph, those two ungrateful girls, how dare they embarrass me like this!"

Back home, Ma Rongrong grew increasingly angry; her spoiled nature wouldn't allow her to swallow this insult. So, she summoned her trusted maid and viciously ordered, "Go, find me a few skilled assassins. Tonight, I'll teach those two girls a lesson!"

The maid looked troubled and cautiously advised, "Miss, this might not be appropriate. What if the master finds out..."

Ma Rongrong glared at her, raised her hand and slapped the maid across the face, roaring, "Stop babbling! Just go when I tell you to, I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

The maid covered her face, not daring to say anything more, and quickly went to do as she was told.

Fang Xiaoxiao returned to the inn with a heavy heart. Princess Li Wan'er was already fast asleep in her room. Hearing Fang Xiaoxiao's return, she asked groggily, "Xiaoxiao, why are you back so soon?"

Not wanting the princess to worry, Fang Xiaoxiao forced a smile and said softly, "Princess, it's nothing, you can go back to sleep."

Fang Xiaoxiao sat on the edge of the bed, the image of Ma Rongrong's unreasonable and domineering manner constantly flashing through her mind, making her increasingly uneasy. "That unruly woman, who knows what outrageous things she might do," she thought to herself.

"No, I can't just sit here and wait to die." Fang Xiaoxiao made up her mind and got up to carefully set up traps in the room.

She first moved the table and chairs to the doorway, pressing them tightly against the door. Then she took out a thin rope from her package, tied one end to the doorknob, and attached several small bells to the other end. "If anyone dares to turn the doorknob, these bells will ring as a warning," Fang Xiao thought to herself.

Then, she walked to the window and carefully sprinkled a thin layer of flour on the windowsill. "Hmph, if someone sneaks in through the window, they will definitely leave clear footprints, making it impossible for them to hide." Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes revealed a hint of cunning.

Then, Fang Xiaoxiao took out several bottles and jars from her package. These were her homemade "secret weapons." Some contained chili powder that could instantly blind someone, while others contained sleeping pills that could cause unconsciousness. She hid these bottles and jars under the bed and in various corners of the room, ensuring she could easily access them in a critical moment.

Having arranged everything, Fang Xiaoxiao sat on the edge of the bed, gripping a sharp dagger tightly in her hand, her eyes fixed on the door and window, not daring to relax for a moment.

Time passed by, and the streets outside gradually quieted down, with only the occasional distant bark of a dog.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by, causing the window to creak slightly. Fang Xiaoxiao's heart leaped into her throat, and her grip on the dagger tightened involuntarily.

Just then, a very faint sound came from the roof, as if someone was moving very carefully. Fang Xiaoxiao held her breath, her ears perked up, listening intently to the subtle movement.

The sound grew closer and closer, finally stopping above the window. Fang Xiaoxiao's forehead broke out in a fine sweat from nervousness, her heart pounding in her chest. But she kept telling herself, "Stay calm, don't panic."

The window was slowly pushed open, and a foot cautiously slipped in. The foot landed squarely on the flour, leaving a clear footprint.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao was secretly delighted: "The fish has taken the bait!"

The assassin, completely unaware that he had been exposed, was about to jump into the room when Fang Xiaoxiao suddenly pulled the rope in her hand, and the bell instantly rang out a crisp and rapid sound.

"Not good!" the assassin cried out inwardly, startled.

Before the assassin could react, Fang Xiaoxiao swiftly threw the chili powder in her hand into his eyes.

"Ah! My eyes!" the assassin screamed, covering his eyes with his hands and rolling on the ground in agony.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Fang Xiaoxiao nimbly hid behind the bed and shouted loudly, "Friends outside, now that you're here, don't hide!"

Hearing the commotion inside, the other assassins knew their plan had been exposed, so they decided to go all the way and rushed into the room.

Fang Xiaoxiao remained calm. She casually picked up a bottle and threw it forcefully at the assassins. The bottle arced through the air before shattering with a "bang," releasing the sleeping potion inside.

Caught off guard, the assassins inhaled the drug and immediately felt dizzy, weak in the limbs, and their fighting ability was greatly reduced.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly ran to the door, flung it open, and shouted for help: "Help! There's an assassin!"

The other guests in the inn were awakened by the sudden shouts and opened their doors to check.

Seeing that things were going badly, the assassins dared not linger any longer and helped each other escape the scene in a disheveled state.

Fang Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, then slumped to the ground like a deflated balloon.

At this moment, Princess Li Wan'er was also awakened. She ran over, her clothes disheveled and her hair messy. Seeing the mess in the room, she stared in surprise and stammered, "Xiao Xiao, what... what happened?"

Fang Xiaoxiao calmed her breathing and briefly explained the whole story to the princess.

The princess was so angry that her eyebrows shot up, and she shouted, "This Ma Rongrong has gone too far! She's utterly lawless!"

Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes were resolute. She bit her lip and said, "Don't worry, Princess, I won't let her get away with this so easily. We'll settle this score slowly!"

After all this commotion, the two of them didn't sleep a wink, both pondering how to deal with Ma Rongrong's revenge...

Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Li Wan'er had just recovered from their terrifying confrontation with the assassin. The two sat in the slightly messy room, their faces still somewhat pale.

Just then, a series of urgent and heavy knocks suddenly sounded on the door.

"Who?" Fang Xiaoxiao tensed up instantly like a startled bird, gripping the dagger she had just used to defend herself tightly, and asked in a slightly trembling voice.