Outside the king's city, a group of chariots and horses were marching forward. Mu Hanye sat in the car with a blank expression, like an old monk in meditation.
Huang Yuan reminded: "We are about to enter the city gate, so be more happy." Otherwise, if the common people see this dejected face, they may have to talk about it for another three or five months.
Mu Hanye sighed deeply: "I can't be happy."
Huang Yuan's head is buzzing, come again
"As the king of a country, but let the demon queen run rampant without being able to stop it, what face is there to be proud?" Mu Hanye smiled bitterly, "It's better to draw your sword and kill yourself, and go to Jiuquan to ask the ancestors of Qijue Kingdom Apologize."
Huang Yuan: "..."
Mu Hanye slowly pulled out the Duanfeng Sword.
"Don't make trouble anymore." Huang Yuan was physically and mentally exhausted - nothing more than being in a hurry when he got up today, so he didn't accompany him to do that kind of thing, and turned into a demon queen
Mu Hanye took the opportunity and said, "Then Ah Huang give me a kiss."
Huang Yuan pretended he didn't hear it, bent over and opened the curtain of the car: "Palace Master Qin!"
Mu Hanye could only sigh regretfully.
Inside the king's city, the common people were already crowded, and they came out early in the morning to occupy their seats, crowding both sides of the street. The second floor of Shanhaiju was also full of diners. Wen Rumo and Mrs. Wen were drinking tea in the private room, and they were also waiting to see King Qijue enter the city. It just happened to meet again, so naturally there is no reason to miss it.
"Uncle, please drink tea." Lu Zhui entertained him personally.
Mrs. Wen looked at him with a smile, she was refined and polite, it's really nice to be a son-in-law.
Lu Erdao's back was numb, and he sent Zhao Yue in after he went out—hurry up to serve your father-in-law and mother-in-law!
"Xiao Liuzi will stay in the palace for a day today?" Mrs. Wen asked.
"En." Zhao Yue nodded, "The imperial court attaches great importance to this cooperation with Qijue Kingdom. There are many miscellaneous things, and it will probably not end until late at night."
"This official is really tiring." Mrs. Wen sighed.
"King Qijue came to congratulate me. I guess it's only once in ten years. It's okay to be tired." Wen Rumo said, "Little Liuzi is only so old, she can't spend her days at leisure like you and me."
"In the future, my master and I will go back, you should take good care of each other." Mrs. Wen urged.
"Don't worry, Auntie." Zhao Yue said, "I will definitely regard him as my life."
"Cough!" Wen Rumo coughed in dissatisfaction, and I still didn't fully agree.
Mrs. Wen patted Zhao Yue's hand, and changed the topic wisely.
In the palace, Chu Yuan ordered the imperial chef to cook a large table of dishes: "Eat more today."
"Why?" Wen Liunian was puzzled, maybe there was still physical work to do.
"Aiqing just came back, so I don't know about this kind of ceremony because I haven't participated in it before." Chu Yuan said, "All kinds of etiquette are extremely complicated, and I'm afraid it won't end until late at night. Although there will be a banquet at night, there is nothing to eat It’s better to fill your stomach as early as possible.”
Hearing this, Wen Liunian's expression was serious, and he was gnawing on the chicken leg.
Chu Yuan looked at him amusedly, and asked again: "I heard from Yingwei that Zhao Dazhao often goes out in the middle of the night in recent days?"
"That's right." Wen Liunian wiped his hands, "I went to practice outside the city. Palace Master Qin said that the heart is calm at night."
"I see." Chu Yuan nodded without any suspicion.
Wen Liunian secretly heaved a sigh of relief—fortunately, he didn't ask about Master.
Just after noon, seven gun salutes sounded outside the city, and all the people stood on tiptoes to look outside, preparing to admire the majesty of King Qijue.
The gate of the city was opened with a bang, and the first two banners fluttered in the wind. The totems of the Qijue Kingdom were painted on them like flying dragons and phoenixes, which looked very imposing. Behind him was a small infantry guard. Mu Hanye was dressed in a jade crown and wore a long wind-breaking sword at his waist. He sat astride a horse with an arrogant expression, and his dark blue pupils looked like cold stars in the middle of the night under the faint skylight.
The people were so excited, they really were desert wolves, with such a majestic aura, one could tell at a glance that they were not ordinary people.
The queen is simply enviable.
"This is the king of Qijue Kingdom." Mrs. Wen also looked down curiously.
"Yes." Zhao Yue nodded.
"It's really a good-looking talent." Mrs. Wen also liked it very much, and couldn't help talking to herself, "It's a pity that we are already married."
Wen Rumo's brain hurts—there is only one unmarried daughter in total, how many sons-in-law are they planning to occupy
The shops on both sides of the street were filled with portraits of Mu Hanye and Huang Yuan. Some bosses even worried that there would be too many people and they would be overwhelmed, so they simply stood on the roof holding their picture frames, screaming and shaking desperately.
Mu Hanye was in a very good mood, feeling that he really is a country of etiquette, and he knows how to please customers.
Due to the large number of people on the street, the convoy moved extremely slowly—even had to step back from time to time to avoid accidentally injuring anyone.
Mu Hanye didn't have any objection to this, and even had a happy face.
The people screamed as expected, and booed to see the queen.
Mu Hanye nodded generously, and waved his hand to signal the convoy to stop, as if he wanted to get off the horse himself to invite him.
The people applauded enthusiastically. They planned to look at Huang Yuan happily, but they didn't know who was pushing behind them. A wave of people rushed forward, and the people in front were caught off guard and staggered. .
Mu Hanye also stopped and looked over.
It was too late, it was so fast, in just a split second, three men suddenly came out of the crowd, all rushed towards the carriage Huang Yuan was riding in, the daggers in their hands gleamed coldly.
"Ah!" The people suddenly panicked, and their first reaction was to turn around and run away.
It's just that before the feet could move, the carriage suddenly fell apart, and a white figure rose into the air. It seemed that with just a slight lift of the hand, the three men fell to the ground screaming in pain.
When the people reacted, the white shadow had already stepped into another carriage behind.
The Imperial Forest Army quickly stepped forward and captured the three men.
Mu Hanye cupped his fists: "I've disturbed you all."
"Qi Jue Wang forgives the crime." The deputy commander of the Yulin Army said, "It was our lack of precautions that allowed these people to sneak in."
"Your Excellency is serious." Mu Hanye was very open-minded, "It's just a little assassin, not worth mentioning, and maybe he came all the way from the Qijue Kingdom, but this king wanted to apologize and disturbed the people of your country."
The people were still in shock, but there were not too many troubles. After all, it is at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and after seeing many such things as assassination and assassination, he will get used to it, and this time it was resolved very quickly, and the assassin had already fallen to the ground before he could realize what had happened. I didn't know that the queen's kung fu was so high.
Mu Hanye walked all the way to the carriage and stretched out his hand slightly.
Huang Yuan walked out with his head bowed, dressed in white clothes, elegant and clean, with delicate facial features.
Mu Hanye smiled, hugged him by the waist, got on the horse, and continued towards the palace.
The common people applauded all the way, and the bookseller couldn't help thinking, it turns out that Queen Qijue's kung fu is so strong, so now there will be no new stories to write.
Thinking of the white flowers, the mood is really very good.
Inside the carriage, Shen Qianling helped Qin Shaoyu take off the white robe and put on the original clothes.
"Someone really dares to hit brother Mu's sword." Qin Shaoyu shook his head - Wen Liunian had reminded him before that the journey into the city might not be smooth, so Huang Yuan and Shen Qianling sat in the carriage behind , and himself followed Mu Hanye for him, but he didn't expect to be hit.
"Everyone knows that Huang Yuan is the only weakness of King Qijue." Shen Qianling said, "If you want to make the relationship between the two countries rigid, assassinating Huang Yuan is the fastest and most effective way." If something goes wrong in the territory of Chu State, no one will be without grudges.
"First he assassinated Zhao Dazhao, and now he assassinated Huang Yuan. Both times he returned without success, but he himself lost his troops." Shen Qianling said, "The mastermind behind this doesn't sound very good."
"If you really have the ability, you won't just dare to hide behind your back." Qin Shaoyu said, "Those who are timid, eight out of ten are not afraid."
Shen Qianling nodded: "Yes."
"Chirp!" Little Phoenix also joined in the fun.
Inside Shanhaiju, Mrs. Wen stroked her chest and asked, "Those people just now were assassins?"
"Yes." Zhao Yue nodded.
Mrs. Wen's heart was aroused secretly. Previously, she only thought that the rivers and lakes would not stop, but now it seems that the royal court is not so quiet. I don't know if Xiao Liuzi, who is always by the king's side, will encounter danger.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Wen couldn't help but look at Zhao Yue again - not to mention anything else, just based on this point, it's better to find a man who knows martial arts than a girl, at least in a critical situation It can still stand up and protect, and it must be more reliable.
In the palace, Chu Yuan soon learned about this matter, but before he could make an order, there was a second message - when the three assassins were escorted halfway, a masked man suddenly came out, The way of martial arts is extremely weird, and he took people away.
"What?!" Chu Yuan was furious when he heard this.
The guards in charge of the escort knelt down in unison.
"Your Majesty, don't get angry." Wen Liunian comforted him by his side, "The most urgent thing now is to welcome King Qijue, and other matters can be postponed for later discussion. Even if the mere three assassins run away, they can still be found."
"If I remember correctly, at least thirty people were transferred to you earlier." Chu Yuan said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, forgive me." The deputy commander of the Imperial Forest Army groaned secretly, "But the opponent's martial arts are really too high, and his figure is extremely erratic, like a ghost. The last general is really no match for him."
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Sixi hurried over, "King Qijue is coming soon."
"Forget it, let's go down first." Chu Yuan waved his hands irritably, "We'll talk about this tomorrow."
The deputy commander of the Yulin Army bowed his head and stepped back, Wen Liunian was still thinking about what happened just now while walking out with Chu Yuan.
This imperial forest army is an elite taught by Shen Qianfeng himself. If they can all cope with the hardship, they should really be top experts—but if Qingqiu really has such a powerful person, why did he not appear twice in a row for assassination, but instead Waiting to save someone
No matter how you think about it, it seems unreasonable.
So... Wen Liunian scratched his chin, another figure quickly flashed through his mind.
"Sir." In a courtyard in the city, Wuying took a few subordinates and threw the three tied assassins into the courtyard.
"Good job." Yun Duanhun nodded approvingly.
Wuying glanced at Wufeng - did you see that, even though I gained some weight, I was still good at fighting.
Wufeng shook his head, walked up to an assassin, and kicked him in the chest.
The other party woke up coughing.
"Who sent you to assassinate?" Yun Duanhun asked coldly.
The other party's eyes were full of surprise, and he hadn't realized what happened.
"My husband is asking you something, didn't you hear it?" Wuying was dissatisfied.
"Who are you?" The other party asked cautiously.
Wufeng squatted in front of him: "Do you know what will happen to the assassination of Queen Qijue?"
The other party said: "Are you from Qijue Kingdom?"
Wuying slowly sharpens the kitchen knife—it really is a kitchen knife.
"We... killed the wrong person." After a while, the other party said.
"Kill the wrong person?" Wufeng sneered, "Then tell me, who did you plan to kill?"
"This... Shen Qianling." The other party said a name indiscriminately.
Wuying tutted his head and shook his head: "I thought that those who could be sent out to assassinate should be masters, but I didn't expect there to be such a stupid one. Assassinating Queen Qijue is only a capital crime, but if you assassinate Young Master Shen, you should be fried in a frying pan." , are you sure you don't want to use another person as an excuse?"
"..." Too many words, so many mistakes, the other party simply shut up and stopped talking.
"What did Qing Qiu say when he sent you out?" Yun Duanhun said in a deep voice, "Exactly, tell me everything!"
Hearing the word "Qingqiu", the other party was obviously a little surprised.
"What, you think no one knows your master's name?" Yun Duanhun sat on the chair, "Think carefully, this is your only chance to survive."
"Your Excellency... Are you really the Qijue King?" The other party was suspicious.
"My life is almost gone, we don't care who we are, what does this have to do with you?" Wuying disliked, "If I were you, I would say something quickly, so as not to lose my head for no reason." This needs to be taught, no wonder it is not a big deal now.
*****
Outside the Xuanwu Gate of the imperial palace, the Chu army had already lined up neatly. The silver battle armor was shining brightly in the sun.
"Long live my emperor." The voice shook the world.
Mu Hanye took Huang Yuan and got off the horse together.
"King Qijue is safe and sound." Chu Yuan stepped forward with a smile.
"Thanks to the Emperor Chu's concern." Mu Hanye looked around and praised, "It really is a magnificent dynasty."
"I heard that something went wrong just now?" Chu Yuan said.
"It's a trivial matter, the Emperor Chu doesn't have to worry about it." Mu Hanye waved his hand, "Besides, those three villains have already been captured, and it will be better to hand them over to my subordinates for interrogation."
Chu Yuan's expression froze slightly,
Mu Hanye's venomous eyes were naturally caught in an instant.
Look at this posture... It seems that there are other inside stories
"We'll talk about this tomorrow." Chu Yuan turned slightly sideways, "Please, King Qijue."
"Please, Emperor Chu." Mu Hanye smiled, walking in together with him, while thinking vividly - if there is really something hidden, can you take the opportunity to make a fool of yourself... After all, it is so rich and rich, so don't let it go.
Huang Yuan secretly pinched him beside him... Pay attention to his expression!
"Ahem." Mu Hanye suddenly became serious.
Huang Yuan really wanted to help your forehead, just to make you more natural, not to make you stern!
In the main hall, the monarchs and envoys of other countries had already been seated. There were bursts of singing and dancing, and the sound of silk and bamboo, among the laughter, there was a sense of peace and prosperity.
Although Wen Liunian did not have an official position yet, he held a pivotal position in the court, so his seat was closest to Chu Yuan, so he could see and be seen by everyone.
That means... you can't steal it.
Everyone was chatting, and Mr. Wen could only watch the dim sum plate in front of him being removed intact, and continued to maintain a calm smile—no wonder the emperor said to eat more, it was really prescient.
Halfway through the banquet, Eunuch Sixi stepped forward and whispered something in Chu Yuan's ear.
"Really?" Chu Yuan frowned slightly.
"There shouldn't be any mistakes." Sixi said, "I told the commander personally."
"Tell Wen Aiqing to have a look." Chu Yuan ordered.
"Yes." Sixi walked up to Wen Liunian again, and said in a low voice, "Those jugglers committed suicide by taking poison."
Wen Liunian was startled suddenly, and looked up at Chu Yuan.
Chu Yuan nodded slightly.
"The emperor has a decree to let Mr. Wen go and have a look." Eunuch Sixi said again.
Wen Liunian got up, found an excuse to leave hastily, and Xiang Lie was waiting at the gate of the palace.
"Those people committed suicide?" Wen Liunian asked.
"Yes." Xiang Lie also had some doubts, "It was fine in the morning. After breakfast, he said that he would go back to the house to continue studying the weaving method. After a while, when he went in to check, everyone fell to the ground with blood from their mouths and noses. No breath at all."
"Could it be an assassination?" Wen Liunian asked.
"Impossible." Xiang Lie shook his head, "In the army, there are guards on the third floor and the outer three floors, not to mention people, not even a bird can fly in, and there is no secret passage in the house—even if there is a secret passage, when fighting It’s impossible to be silent.”
"Go and have a look." Wen Liunian said.
Xiang Lie nodded and left the palace with him. Eunuch Sixi went to the Imperial Hospital to look for Ye Jin again and told him about it.
"Suicide by taking poison?" Ye Jin dropped the things in his hand.
"Yes, Mr. Wen has already passed." Sixi said, "The emperor said that if the young prince is free, please go and have a look."
"Let's go." Ye Jin pulled Shen Qianfeng and hurried to the courtyard in the suburbs.
The corpses of those jugglers had been covered with white cloths and temporarily placed in an empty room. They were indeed bleeding from their mouths and noses, their faces were ashen, and they had no breath or pulse.
"How?" Wen Liunian asked.
Ye Jin withdrew her hand: "He's really dead."
"But..." Wen Liunian hesitated, completely unreasonable.
"Master Wen still has doubts?" Ye Jin asked.
"If I hadn't been greedy for glory, I wouldn't have taken such a big risk and agreed to work for the rebels." Wen Liunian said, "Even if we find out, there is no way out. If we are willing to tell everything honestly, At least one life can be left, why put yourself to death?"
Ye Jin shook her head: "But I'm really dead."
Wen Liunian frowned slightly, always feeling that something was wrong.
There was a rustle in the sleeves, and the red armored wolf ran out swishing its tentacles... I'm hungry!
Ye Jin glanced at it unconsciously.
Then I saw another small red dot, which also crawled out slowly.
…
There are actually two? !