Chapter 51 Assassination
While the royal family on the top floor was talking and chatting, suddenly, there was some noise and shouting downstairs!
Hearing this, everyone was thinking He moved slightly, and was about to walk aside to see what was going on. At this moment, there was a sudden movement outside the window, and Fan Xian's voice suddenly sounded. He clung to the eaves with one hand, his body hanging in the air, looking brave and eager.
"Your Majesty, a fire broke out in the Hanging Temple just now. I am afraid that assassins will take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, so I came to protect you!" Fan Xian reported loudly.
When Emperor Qing heard this, his face was calm and his tone was slightly joking:
"Fire? Where is the fire?"
"Fortunately, it was extinguished in time and it didn't become a serious problem." Fan Xian answered succinctly.
Emperor Qing chuckled and said slightly reproachfully:
"It's just a small fire, but it has alarmed everyone. It's really a big deal out of a molehill."
However, he immediately waved for Fan Xian to come in. This move made the prince and the eldest prince present secretly surprised.
The top floor where even the six ministers had no chance to set foot was extremely kind to Fan Xian, which shows that His Majesty is very kind to him. Same as the general emphasis.
The moment Fan Xian stepped into the room, the eyes of the eldest princess Li Yunrui became complicated and full of hostility, and hatred surged like a tide.
Li Chengze was on the side with a playful smile on his face. He had his own judgment on Li Yunrui's deep hatred for Fan Xian.
Looking at it from Li Yunrui's perspective, Fan Xian's appearance is undoubtedly a complete subversion of her world:
The person she hates most is Fan Xian's biological mother; her abnormal emotional sustenance has become Fan Xian's father;
The internal treasury she worked so hard to manage finally fell into Fan Xian's hands; the people she regarded as allies Northern Qi also established a deep connection with Fan Xian;
What's more, the daughter she regarded as her treasure actually had an indissoluble bond with Fan Xian...
Which of these piles and pieces is not enough reason to make people feel hatred?
What's more, these hatreds are intertwined together, like an intricate web, tightly binding Li Yunrui.
Li Chengze secretly thought that it was not easy to reconcile the grievances between Fan Xian and Li Yunrui. The difficulty was far beyond that of silver-level tasks, and it was probably even more difficult.
Li Chengze thought to himself in his heart, and he could not help but sigh softly as he gained a deeper understanding of the intricate hatred between Li Yunrui and Fan Xian.
However, before his thoughts could deepen, Emperor Qing turned to Fan Xian and mentioned the previous marriage grant, with a hint of helplessness and ridicule in his words.
Facing Emperor Qing's question, Fan Xian responded calmly and skillfully led the topic to Li Chengze's deep friendship and Emperor Qing's wise move in granting the marriage.
These words not only safeguarded Li Chengze's image, but also deftly resolved the embarrassment.
After hearing this, Emperor Qing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. He was obviously quite satisfied with Fan Xian's answer.
Although Li Yunrui said nothing, his eyes wandered between Fan Xian and Li Chengze, secretly speculating in his heart.
She knew that Fan Xian and Li Chengze had a close relationship, but seeing this scene with her own eyes, she was still shocked by the tacit understanding and trust between the two.
Li Yunrui couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic power Li Chengze had that could make Fan Xian so devoted that he even defended him, even though he almost lost his life at the hands of Qingguo.
While everyone was thinking their own thoughts, the strange behavior of a sword-wielding guard broke the peace.
The sweat on his forehead revealed his inner tension and uneasiness.
Suddenly, the guard drew his sword, aiming directly at Emperor Qing, and the scene became extremely tense. However, Emperor Qing didn't seem to notice anything strange, and his expression remained calm.
The eldest prince reacted quickly and stepped forward immediately. The eldest prince had experienced hundreds of battles and was on the battlefield. His martial arts skills were naturally extraordinary. Even when facing guards of the eighth level, he could easily deal with them and intercept them. However, the situation suddenly changed. A seemingly inconspicuous eunuch actually hid a murderous intention. He pulled out a dagger from under the tray and approached Emperor Qing. Suddenly, the voice of "escort" spread everywhere.
The prince was now closer to the eunuch, and he knew that he could no longer escape with excuses like in the original work. After all, martial arts was no longer a secret, and even His Majesty knew about it.
In desperation, the prince could only bite the bullet and step forward to intercept the eunuch's assassination.
However, the crisis was not over, and assassinations followed one after another.
A white-clothed swordsman flashed like a ghost. His sword was fierce and pointed directly at Emperor Qing. He was obviously very powerful and had reached the ninth level, maybe even higher.
Facing such a powerful enemy, Fan Xian reacted quickly. He pushed away the third prince Li Chengping who happened to be between the assassin and Emperor Qing, and faced him with a dagger in hand.
Although Fan Xian only has an eighth-level cultivation level, the domineering zhenqi he has cultivated is extraordinary and can unleash a combat power comparable to that of the ninth level.
After a fierce confrontation, Fan Xian not only successfully blocked the assassin's attack, but also forced him back several steps, showing his amazing strength.
Emperor Qing, however, always sat on the throne with a calm expression, as if all the assassinations and chaos had nothing to do with him. His calm and composed attitude added a bit of majesty and mystery.
At this moment, the atmosphere on the top floor of the Hanging Temple was extremely tense. A sudden assassination occurred.
The fate of everyone is closely connected, and the heroic performance of Fan Xian and the eldest prince has become the key to this crisis.
Faced with this sudden assassination, Emperor Qing's heart was not disturbed. This was not only due to his profound cultivation at the level of a grand master, but also because he had long been accustomed to the assassination threats that followed him in his life. Talking is just a normal part of life, just like daily eating and rest.
At this critical moment, Emperor Qing, instead of panicking, took this opportunity to observe the reactions of the people around him from the perspective of a bystander, especially the performance of his sons.
The eldest prince, Li Chengru, was the first to step forward. His forthrightness and courage reflected the true qualities of a soldier, which pleased Emperor Qing.
Although the prince hesitated at the beginning of the action, he finally chose to protect his father. Although his courage was reluctant,
But it’s also very valuable. Fan Xian went all out, even using poison and other means. His loyalty and determination made Emperor Qing feel warm and at ease.
As for the third prince, Li Chengping, although his frightened state seemed immature, it was understandable. After all, he was only a child, and he was inevitably at a loss for such a scene.
As for the second prince Li Chengze, his performance was the most intriguing. What kind of thoughts were hidden under his calm face was difficult for Emperor Qing to understand for a while. He neither came to help nor showed any fear. This calmness and calmness made Emperor Qing feel a little doubt in his heart.
During this assassination incident, although Emperor Qing was in danger, he focused more on his sons.
He knows very well that although power is important, family ties are also indispensable.
Although he is willing to give up everything for power, deep down, he still hopes that his sons can truly love him.
This kind of contradiction and struggle is a true portrayal of Emperor Qing's complex character.
(End of chapter)