Chapter 191: The End of the Prince
Hengyang County, the most famous place in the north is the rich production of Bao Ling Satin.
Even if you look at the entire Dahan Dynasty, it has a reputation as the hometown of top-notch fabrics.
Therefore, many businessmen from all over the world come to buy fabrics and stock up on goods throughout the year.
In previous years, these businessmen would only visit less often when the New Year is approaching.
However, this year in December, there were more caravans than ever before.
"It's really strange. It's almost the end of the year, so why are there so many caravans coming to buy fabrics?"
"Who knows."
Some merchants looked at a foreign caravan entering the city and were confused.
These caravans kept a low profile, and after entering the city, they each looked for inns and hotels to stay.
In addition, some Jianghu people entered the city in twos and threes. After they arrived at Hengyang County, they all subconsciously looked at the high-level palace with inexplicable gloomy and sinister eyes.
It was as if there was a large invisible net that slowly enveloped the entire Hengyang County.
Until nightfall, a person quietly entered the city, looked at the palace, and slowly took off his mask. It was Xiao Yanli who was coming.
The moment he appeared in Hengyang County, it also announced that his many years of planning had finally been put into action.
Success or failure depends on this.
"The experts sent from Nanyang have arrived!" A subordinate came to Xiao Yanli and whispered.
"Yeah." Xiao Yanli nodded.
The subordinate hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master, do you really want to cooperate with that Gu Wenhui? He is also a ruthless character. I'm afraid that by then I will have to pay so much and make wedding dresses for others."
"Gu Wenhui is scheming at every turn, and naturally he has his own plans for this cooperation, but it doesn't matter. Our enemies and goals are the same at the moment. As long as we can overthrow Chu Jing and avenge this blood feud.
We will discuss the rest later." Xiao Yanli said slowly with an expressionless face.
After hearing "this", the subordinates still had concerns in their hearts, but they did not dare to ask any more questions.
"By the way, is Song Changming here?" Xiao Yanli suddenly remembered and asked.
"No." The subordinate shook his head.
"Forget it." Xiao Yanli murmured.
Song Changming was a master on the Earth Ranking, so it was worthy of his care to inquire alone.
It's a pity that the letter sent to Song Changming has not been answered yet.
He was somewhat regretful that he could not let Song Changming join this operation, but even if he lacked Song Changming's top combat power, it was imperative for him to carry out this operation!
The second prince must die tonight!
No one can save him!
The sky is getting dark, and in the dead of winter, the night falls early.
Passers-by and people soon disappeared on the cold and freezing streets.
The cold wind was biting, and some black shadows passed by silently, shuttling in the narrow and hidden alleys.
Even though there were fire-carrying night watchmen passing by, they didn't even notice the masters flying by.
In the courtyards scattered throughout the city, many caravan members have put on armors and helmets, holding swords and guns, carrying crossbows on their backs, and are waiting quietly there, fully armed.
A tea shop on the corner of the street.
Only the last person was still sipping hot tea, the slightest hint of warmth entering his throat, dispelling some of the night chill.
"Sir, it's getting late and the store is closing." The store owner approached and said.
"Okay." Xiao Yanli nodded, put down a few copper coins, picked up the bamboo hat and sword, stood up and walked out of the tea shop.
I glanced at the bright moon hanging in the sky and calculated that it was almost time.
He walked all the way towards the most eye-catching palace in the county.
As he waved, a black crow landed in his palm.
"Let all this begin." Xiao Yanli murmured.
The black crow flapped its wings and flew quickly across the city.
At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was dull.
"You bastard! You bastard!" The second prince Chu Jing was furious and overturned the wine glasses on the table.
"The new year is approaching, and even the imperial army has retreated. Gu Wenhui is still advancing, approaching from all fronts. Is he going to fight to the death with this king!"
"Your Majesty, the matter has come to this. Now the generals have led their troops to go on an expedition. Please be sure to add thick coats to them, otherwise the soldiers will die of frostbite, which will damage morale too much!" an old minister commented.
"But the national treasury has been in deficit for many years, and this thick coat cannot be made out of thin air." Someone else shook his head. "Then go get it from the people or borrow it. War is related to the destiny of the country. Do you still need me to talk about such a trivial matter?" Chu Jing waved his sleeves impatiently and scolded.
A few more officials opened their mouths when they heard the words, but still swallowed them when they reached their lips.
In fact, it was precisely because of this happening more than once that the public grievances in the territory accumulated too much.
The second prince has long been unpopular
This is no small matter, but there seems to be no other way at the moment. If we don't do this, when the army is really defeated, the outcome will only be more bleak.
At that time, the concern was not the issue of dissatisfaction among the people, but the more serious situation.
Just when the second prince was furious, a burly man suddenly walked in through the side door, walking like a dragon or a tiger.
"Your Majesty, there is a suspicious person outside the palace. His strength is not weak. He is an extreme warrior."
When the second prince heard this, he frowned and subconsciously became alert.
"Arrest him and investigate thoroughly. In addition, the palace will send more manpower to be on guard!"
He has encountered countless assassinations over the years.
Most of them are assassins sent by other forces that dominate one party. Of course, there are also assassinations organized by the people spontaneously.
But they all ended in failure.
Even though all the soldiers and generals under his command have gone off to war, the security issues around him are still the top priority, and there will be no mistakes or mistakes.
Anyone who approaches the palace with the slightest suspicion will be discovered immediately and immediately arrested for interrogation.
"Yes." Without any unnecessary dialogue, the burly man turned and left.
clang!
Not long after, just when the second prince was still about to speak, a bell from the palace rang, surprising everyone.
Once the alarm bell in the palace rings, it will inevitably encounter a big crisis.
The next moment, more than ten royal guards rushed in, first protecting the second prince Zhou Quan, including the burly man who had just left.
His name is Duan Fangshuo, and he is the number one guard under the Second Prince.
With his strength, he has already entered the Qi Refining Realm. He has protected the second prince for more than ten years and has helped him save the day from danger many times.
He is also the second prince's most trusted guard.
"Your Majesty, please go to the Wei Palace for shelter." Duan Fangshuo said solemnly.
Chu Jing nodded and hurriedly left with the others without asking what was going on.
The Wei Palace was specially built as a safe haven for the second prince, and he would retreat inside only when the situation was serious.
As soon as I walked out of the main hall, I turned my head and saw a dense swarm of rockets shooting across the high walls of the palace, turning the entire night red.
The rocket fell and the fire quickly spread.
The palace is on fire.
The sound of killing ensued, making all the civil servants following him panic.
"Who is it that is so audacious to attack the palace tonight!" Chu Jing was furious.
Without saying a word, Duan Fangshuo led Chu Jing and others into the palace.
Afterwards, there were layers of protection from the government soldiers, and even the roofs were filled with guards armed with crossbows.
Duan Fangshuo stood in front of the gate of the Wei Palace with a horizontal sword, exuding a cold and stern aura, just waiting quietly, sensing the disturbance around him.
Tonight, no matter who wants to kill Chu Jing, they must step over his body!
"kill!"
At this time, on the steps outside the palace, two groups of soldiers were fighting each other.
One group is the elite soldiers of the palace, and the other group is tonight's night attack team.
"Get away!" A arrogant big man, almost naked to the waist, holding a thick iron, pushed all the way, and no ordinary soldier could stop him.
I saw that he did not go to the gate of the palace. Facing the high wall of the palace, he directly picked up the thick iron in his hand and smashed it down.
There was only a muffled sound, and a big hole was made in the high wall!
He rushed in, and the other warriors behind him looked at each other and rushed into the palace.
"Where is Chu Jing! I'm going to kill him!"
"Chu Jing, get out of here!"
Waves of sound rolled around, covering almost the entire palace.
(End of chapter)