The capital city was so prosperous, but the King of Shu still did not want to stay in the capital, and insisted on going to Shu to become a vassal. It was not that no one secretly mocked the King of Shu and his wife.
Until this moment, everyone had a profound understanding.
It turns out that the fighting between the kings was so terrible that it did not stop even after leaving the capital.
If you think about it further, maybe the person who did it secretly is the empress or the empress dowager Yu in the palace... It's better not to think about it too deeply, it's very scary if you think about it carefully!
Zhao Qi had a nightmare one night, and when he set out the next day, he was quite depressed.
Lu Chi and Ye Jingzhi were not much better. They looked at each other with sympathetic expressions on their faces. They felt at ease and reassured, "I'm not so ashamed now that I know you haven't slept well either."
His Highness the King of Shu also had some green shadows under his eyes, and he yawned after getting on his horse.
Zhao Qi spoke with consolation: "His Royal Highness was subjected to a series of assassination plots. He is still frightened and can't sleep all night. It's nothing."
Sheng Hong yawned again and glanced at Zhao Qi strangely: "Who told you that I couldn't sleep because of this? A Luo slept a lot during the day yesterday and refused to sleep at night. I hugged her until midnight
, then I feel sleepy and tired.”
Zhao Qi: "..."
Zhao Qi, who has a round and tender face and is already eighteen years old, looks like a boy of fourteen or fifteen years old. He was speechless for a moment, and then he sincerely admired: "I am not as good as Your Highness!"
Sheng Hong mocked unceremoniously: "You are far inferior to me!"
Zhao Qi: "..."
Zhao Qi looked humiliated and indignant: "I am the second in the new class, and I am as talented as the top scholar. May I ask His Highness the King of Shu, besides my martial arts, how can I be better than me?"
Sheng Hong smiled leisurely: "Courage!"
Lu Chi and Ye Jingzhi laughed loudly, and Xiao Yufan and others, who had always been frightened, also laughed.
…
"What are they laughing at?"
In the carriage, Lin Weiwei strained her ears to listen to the laughter coming from the front. Her pretty face, which looked slightly haggard due to not having a good night's sleep due to the assassination, was filled with curiosity.
Xie Mingxi laughed in a low voice: "You must be laughing at Zhao Qi!"
Even when others are afraid, you can still keep a straight face.
Zhao Qi has lived in luxury since he was a child, and has never experienced anything like this. Yesterday, he was frightened to the point of weakness in his feet and hands, and was helped to the inn. Everyone witnessed it with their own eyes.
Lin Weiwei couldn't help but laugh when she thought about what happened last night.
Isn't it? She can force herself to walk, but Zhao Qi, on the other hand, can't move without support. It's really interesting.
"Fortunately, Sister Yan didn't come with us," Lin Weiwei said in a low voice, "Sister Yan is similar to Zhao Qi. They are both tough-talking and soft-legged. In such a situation, both husband and wife need someone to help them walk. Isn't that right?
not interesting!"
Xie Mingxi burst into laughter.
Gu Shanchang coughed: "Be kind."
Xie Mingxi and Lin Weiwei agreed together, then looked at each other and smiled.
A Luo and Brother You couldn't understand what the adults were saying, but this didn't hinder the communication between the two villains at all. A Luo shouted "yo yo" twice, and Brother You's voice was subtler, yo.
Yo twice. It has the meaning of singing and harmonizing.
Lin Weiwei continued to ramble: "We still have a month of travel, so there won't be any more assassinations next!"
Xie Mingxi said calmly: "The further away from the capital, the safer we are. No matter how long their hands are, they can't reach this far. However, we have to be on guard at all times along the way."
"Catching them alive this time and sending them to the capital is also a warning!" Gu Shanchang took over the words: "I don't know how many waves will be caused by then. The kings have too much time to take care of themselves, so how can they spare any time to cause trouble for the King of Shu.
"
Lin Weiwei felt at ease and stopped saying these disappointing words, and instead smiled and said: "Look quickly, A Luo is talking to Brother You!"
Xie Mingxi looked down and couldn't help but laugh.
Ah Luo is really naughty. She is restless even when sitting on her lap, twisting around and babbling at Brother You from time to time. Brother You also babs a few times, and it really seems like she is talking.
The more Lin Weiwei watched, the happier she became, and she felt very proud of herself.
Brother You and A Luo grew up together and became a pair of childhood sweethearts. Just like Princess Changping and the consort Gu Qing... Bah, bah, bah! Don't use the lame Gu Qing as an analogy.
In short, Brother You has already taken many steps ahead.
Fang Ruomeng's brother Yu and Brother Qin definitely have no chance!
The sun is shining brightly and the morning view is just right.
The shadow of the assassination also quietly dissipated under the bright and scorching sun.
…
The King of Shu and his party continued their journey.
The tightly bound Yi Cheng and five post soldiers were sent to the capital together with a memorial.
Of course, there is no need to be cautious when escorting assassins. The carriage gallops all the way, no less powerful than a fast horse. It travels day and night. It is bumpy all day and night, and only one steamed bun and a bowl of water are given a day, and everything is eaten, drank and eaten in the carriage. Only
Ten days later, the memorial and the person were delivered to the capital.
The memorial was well sealed. However, several assassins were half dead and were sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment on the same day.
After Emperor Jian'an read the memorial, he was very angry and immediately ordered the Ministry of Punishment to torture him severely. He was scheduled to interrogate the case within three days.
The Minister of Punishment did not dare to neglect, and interrogated him all night. It did not take three days, but only one day. After being tortured until he was breathless, Yi Cheng confessed.
"... Yi Cheng's surname is Qian, and he has a wife and two children at home. Two months ago, someone kidnapped Qian Yi Cheng's wife and children, leaving behind a letter and several candlesticks. If Qian Yi Cheng disobeys orders, his wife will
My son will all die."
"This Qian Yicheng is not very courageous. He panicked after seeing the letter. He wanted to report it to his superiors secretly. Unexpectedly, someone sent his son's hand as a gift the next morning."
"He was so frightened that he didn't dare to say anything. He had no choice but to follow the instructions in the letter and guard the post house until the day before the arrival of the King of Shu, and then quietly put on the candlestick."
"As for the assassins hiding in the dense forest, Qian Yicheng doesn't know at all. He doesn't know who sent the letter either."
The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment reported the situation in 1510 places.
Seriously speaking, Qian Yicheng also has some pitiable qualities. However, since he was coerced by the gangster and did something he shouldn't have done, he is an accomplice. Don't want this life.
Emperor Jian'an, who was sitting on the dragon chair, looked slightly dark, glanced at the Minister of Punishment, and said pointedly: "There must be someone instigating this matter, otherwise, a mere postmaster would have neither such a plan nor such a plan."
How dare you plot to kill the feudal king!"
"Qian Yichen refused to admit the mastermind behind the scenes, so he continued to interrogate him until he confessed. A trivial matter will definitely not trouble Shangshu Tong!"
Shangshu Tong has also been involved in officialdom for many years. How could he not hear the implication of Emperor Jian'an's words?
Emperor Jian'an clearly wanted Prince Ning to lift the cylinder...not to mention lifting the cylinder, it was probably Prince Ning who did it!
No matter how reluctant he was, Shangshu Tong had no choice but to obey the order first: "I obey the order!"
