Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty Seven [Exploring Teachers and Asking for Sins] (Part 2)
In just a few days, first Princess Dakang Anping was assassinated, and then it was the turn of the fourth prince Heihu. What kind of conspiracy and game were behind this series of assassinations? This made many people in Yongdu confused.
There is a heavy cloud of doubt.
Some people are happy and some are sad. The death of Wanyan Chixiong made the Black Hu people devastated and made most Dayong people feel depressed because of the possible revenge. However, it made many Dakang people ecstatic about it. Xiang Jimin is
One of them, when he told Hu Xiaotian the news, couldn't even hide his inner joy.
Although Hu Xiaotian returned to Qichen Palace safely, he is still feeling uneasy in his heart. Although he took adequate precautions last night, he still doesn't know whether Dong Tianjiang and Zong Tang escaped smoothly? Even if the two escaped successfully, Zong Tang
Tang Qinghao said that Dong Tian would not stab himself out because he was so angry. This possibility was extremely slim. After all, General Dong Tian was not a fool. If he stabbed himself out, it would be equivalent to admitting that he was the one who sneaked into the Hongshan Guild Hall last night.
How many of them are there.
"None" and "Wrong" After Jimin informed Hu Xiaotian of Wanyan Chixiong's death, he found that Hu Xiaotian had no reaction to this great news. He couldn't help but feel a little strange: "Master Hu, have you heard about it?"
Hu Xiaotian asked: "What did you hear?" He was in a daze, and he didn't listen to a word of what Jimin just said.
Xiang Jimin was really dumbfounded. He lowered his voice and said, "Wanyan Chixiong is dead."
"so what?"
Xiang Jimin was a little bored by Hu Xiaotian's cold reaction: "His death means that Black Hu and Dayong will not be able to successfully form an alliance this time."
A wry smile appeared on Hu Xiaotian's lips: "The princess died, and the marriage between Dayong and Dakang failed. But this incident may not affect the relationship between the two countries. The same is true for Heihu and Dayong. I have been an official for Sir Xiang for many years, is it possible?
I still don’t understand. The interests of the country and each other are based on the overall situation and will never change because of personal matters?”
When Xiang Jimin heard what he said, he felt a little ashamed in his heart. It was true that he had been an official for many years, but he didn't see these things as thoroughly as Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian said: "If you think like this, others will think the same way. If others think that we are the beneficiaries of this matter, then maybe someone will doubt us."
Xiang Jimin took a breath of air and said, "Yes, yes! That's what Mr. Hu said."
Hu Xiaotian said: "There are only two days until the princess's first birthday. The Za family doesn't want anything else right now. They just want to leave safely." At this time, his eyes suddenly lit up, but he saw Dong Tianjiang walking into him.
's yard.
Hu Xiaotian felt relieved to see Dong Tianjiang appear in front of him safe and sound, but at the same time he was a little uneasy. After all, he had tricked Dong Tianjiang last night. When he was trapped in Hongyan Tower, he was going to
I was looking for my own reasoning, but due to the situation, I had to suppress the anger in my heart. I came here today most likely because I came to investigate.
When Dong Tianjiang saw Hu Xiaotian, a cold light burst out from his eyes, and his fists clenched involuntarily. Even Xiang Jimin felt that Dong Tianjiang was not a good person and couldn't help but shudder.
Hu Xiaotian smiled calmly and said calmly: "Sir Xiang, please go out first. I have something to say with General Dong."
Xiang Jimin left the yard in a hurry. Dong Tianjiang walked towards Hu Xiaotian step by step, glared at him angrily, gritted his teeth and said, "Hu Xiaotian, what a good thing you did!"
Hu Xiaotian sighed softly and said: "If General Dong doesn't want to make the matter known to everyone, we should go to the house to talk."
Dong Tianjiang nodded bitterly and said, "I see what else you can say."
The two came to the room. Before Dong Tianjiang could speak, Hu Xiaotian clasped his fists and bowed deeply to him and said: "General Dong, what happened last night was an accident. Xiaotian did not expect that someone would set him up. I am also the victim.
If General Dong feels that Xiaotian can't help you, you can kill or cut him into pieces as you please." After saying this, he took out the dagger from his waist, turned it over, and handed the handle to General Dong Tian.
When Hu Xiaotian came like this, Dong Tianjiang was stunned by him. He bit his lip, took the dagger, and whispered: "Don't think that I will let you go if you do this."
Hu Xiaotian raised his head and neck, closed his eyes and said: "Xiaotian knows that he has made a big mistake. General Dong just takes action. I will never complain."
Dong Tianjiang gritted his teeth, raised the dagger, and suddenly thrust it into the coffee table on the side. With a "snatch" sound, the dagger penetrated the panel of the coffee table until it had no handle. Dong Tianjiang sat down on the chair, still angry.
: "Even if I kill you now, it won't help. Do you know that the Black Hu people now believe that I am related to the incident at the Hongshan Guild Hall?"
Hu Xiaotian opened his eyes. In fact, he had already concluded that General Dong Tian was just angry for a moment and had no intention of killing him, otherwise he would not have boldly handed the dagger to him. Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "They can say whatever they want, but
They have no evidence at all, no evidence that the general is related to this matter, and as long as the general does not admit it, there is nothing others can do."
Dong Tianjiang tapped his fingers on the coffee table twice, sighed and said, "Do you think I'm stupid? Of course I won't admit such a thing."
When Hu Xiaotian heard that his tone had softened, he sat down next to him, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea and handed it to General Dong Tian, lowering his voice and saying, "Have you and Zong Tang escaped?"
Dong Tianjiang nodded and said: "He is fine. I asked someone to find out. He is already forging iron at the iron factory. Hu Xiaotian, why did Wanyan Chixiong say my name and Huo Shengnan's, but didn't mention a word to you two?"
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Hu Xiaotian said: "I don't know, maybe someone wants to deliberately frame the two generals. Maybe Zongtang and I don't have much value in his eyes."
Dong Tianjiang picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea and said: "Where is Huo Shengnan now?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "After escaping last night, everyone separated. I don't know where she went. I just heard that the emperor had issued a wanted order this morning. I think she should be fine."
General Dong Tian said: "She is just afraid of trouble. The bow and arrow that shot Wanyan Chixiong last night was used by Commander Yu Chichong and has been kept in the White Tiger Hall of Commander's Mansion."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Does anyone know about you taking her away from Dali Temple?"
General Dong Tian said: "How could you not know that I just insisted that on the way to take her away, she made an excuse to go to the toilet and escaped when I was not prepared. As for what happened next, I know nothing about it."
Hu Xiaotian was completely relieved at this time. Dong Tianjiang was not a fool. He certainly knew how to deal with this matter. At this point, Dong Tianjiang would not dare to tell the truth no matter what.
It's already not easy.
Dong Tianjiang moved closer to Hu Xiaotian: "Have you ever mentioned what happened last night to others?"
Hu Xiaotian asked: "Do you think I can?".
General Dong Tian said: "Who provided you with that information?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "General Dong, it is meaningless to talk about these things now. The only thing we have to do is to pretend that what happened last night never happened."
General Dong Tian said: "We can, but it's difficult for Huo Shengnan to guarantee it."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Didn't she already escape?".
General Dong Tian said: "It's okay if she escapes the pursuit smoothly, but if she falls into the hands of the imperial court, I'm afraid we will all be betrayed."
Hu Xiaotian said: "General Dong, there is no need to worry, General Huo is not someone who betrays his friends."
Dong Tianjiang sighed worriedly and said: "I hope she is not."
Hu Xiaotian lowered his voice and said: "Actually, even if she is really caught, her words alone can't prove anything. General Dong can deny it and accuse her of deliberately trying to support you." It's not that Hu Xiaotian wants to trap Huo Shengnan, but the current situation.
Under the circumstances, Huo Shengnan was already in deep trouble, and even more trouble would be nothing.
Dong Tianjiang nodded and said: "I will ask for your Majesty's orders and personally be responsible for hunting down Huo Shengnan. I will never let her fall into the hands of others."
Hu Xiaotian's heart sank. He already understood that Dong Tian was going to murder the boy Huo Shengnan. Only by eradicating Huo Shengnan could the hidden danger be completely eliminated. However, Hu Xiaotian became alert because of Dong Tianjiang's words. Since he could have such an impact on Huo Shengnan
With his own thoughts, he does not rule out being malicious towards himself and Zong Tang. He still needs to be more careful in the future and needs to remind Zong Tang as soon as possible.
In the afternoon of that day, Shi Kuan, the commander of the Dayong Golden Scale Guards, came to Qichen Palace. Hu Xiaotian thought that he came to him to investigate what happened at the Hongshan Guild Hall last night, but he never expected that Shi Kuan came to inform him about the investigation of the assassination of Princess Anping.
According to Shi Kuan, the investigation has made it clear that the assassination of Princess Anping was planned by Huo Shengnan. She took advantage of the security opportunity of Qichen Palace to collude with foreign enemies to kill Princess Anping because she had always had a crush on the seventh prince Xue Daoming.
So out of jealousy and hatred, he did not hesitate to kill Princess Anping to destroy her marriage to the seventh prince.
When Hu Xiaotian heard the conclusion of the investigation, he immediately felt ridiculous. This female general who had made great achievements for Dayong in the past had unfortunately become an abandoned pawn of Dayong. Dayong decided to give up this chess piece, thus destroying Dakang and Heilongjiang.
Both sides made an explanation, which seemed reasonable but could not withstand scrutiny.
While Hu Xiaotian felt aggrieved for Huo Shengnan, he also felt a little comfort. After all, Dayong had put all the responsibilities on Huo Shengnan, which meant that the matter had come to an end in a short period of time and would not affect others anymore.
Although this decisive approach of the Yong court would chill Yuchi Chong, it was still a way to control the impact to a minimum.
Huo Shengnan's fate was actually caused by many reasons. Emperor Xue Shengkang of Dayong not only wanted to give Dakang and Heihu a reasonable explanation, but also wanted to take this opportunity to give Yuchichong a beating. He should accompany the emperor like a tiger, even if
Yuchi Chong, who had made extraordinary achievements, also had to face the emperor's suspicion. (To be continued...)
