Qin Manman waited anxiously for half a month. Under her expectation, the Happy Birthday Festival finally came as scheduled, and it was held more lively than she imagined, as if it was to welcome winter. Emperor Jing held a banquet in the palace, and invited important court officials of the fourth rank and above to have fun with the emperor's relatives. Qin Manman bit her lips anxiously. She thought it was just an ordinary family banquet, but she didn't expect that the scale of this year was completely beyond her imagination.
But the matter has come to this point, because she has already ambushed her hands, and she has no room for maneuver.
She didn't know that the chief envoy she sent out was arrested the next day. In the special prison of the imperial army, they were beaten so badly that their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen. Those soft bones that were easily bought by Qian Bo were not at the critical moment. When those tall and mighty imperial guards raised their fists and were about to fall, they screamed: "Slave!" Speak! Slave speak! Slave can say anything!"
Fortunately, he confessed all his family background in every detail, and dared not hide anything. After the confession, it was not too late, the guards of the imperial army sneered, and turned the person down no matter how low he was, without the need for that kind of cruel lynching, they beat the other party to roll, howl, and bleed profusely. At this time, the palace man, whose body was so painful that he was dying, was on the verge of death, and had already hated Qin Manman to the bone, so he was easily instigated against him.
Only then did the imperial guards sneer, and withdrew their hands contentedly, and said, "Since you know you've made a mistake, what should you do, you'll know next?"
The palace man fell to the ground, regardless of the blood on his head, knocked his head loudly, and when he expressed his sincerity, snot and tears mixed with blood gushed out, "I know, I know."
So the dust fell like this, Qin Manman was kept in the dark, without knowing it, and dreamed about his beautiful dream of a noble concubine. Yin Minglu was also an uninformed person. In the original plot, there was an assassination time directed and acted by himself, but the time was one year later. He thought that the trajectory of his life had changed, and the heroine would be kicked out of the palace next month. The assassination would not be staged, and it turned out that he was too naive.
At the banquet, he has his own exclusive seat, and even because he is a relative of the emperor, he is even in the front row than the court ministers, just in the lower left corner of the emperor.
Xie Yan is in a high position, just watching the little guy happily enjoying the banquet, hearing the graceful song and dance performance, narrowing his black eyes slightly, shaking his head from side to side, admiring the talents of the intoxicated geisha just like the male compatriots present; Those rare and exotic animals such as peacocks and tigers, with light in their eyes and amazed again and again, clapped their hands and applauded from time to time, as if they really blended into the atmosphere of the banquet and were very happy.
When Prince Yun's son entered the palace, Xie Yan remembered it very clearly, the other party just showed up at no time, like meeting for the first time, obviously shabby and poor, he couldn't even take out a copper coin to reward his servants in his pocket, However, he behaved gracefully, as if it was no big deal. He was neither embarrassed by his lack of resources nor fascinated by the wealth at his fingertips. Feeling confused, a desire to explore arises spontaneously.
He really thinks that this child is a person who is very good at living, and there is also his own way of living under the fence. Occasionally sweet talk pleases him, and in exchange for the capital to settle down, he eats, drinks, plays, plays with flowers and plants every day, goes out of the palace in low clothes when he wants to play, and indulges himself without letting go of the book if he wants to be quiet, completely living the most ideal life before he ascended the throne . He once thought, if he finds a random excuse and throws this child into a big prison, how will the other party deal with himself? Presumably there is a look of shock at first, and then grievances. After a long time, I will calm down, squat in the corner and start counting ants and crawlers, sing with the birds outside the window, and occasionally talk about life with the jailer with a family. Share a side dish, and live a happy and contented life.
At that time, he thought that he could not have such a life, at least, he could have such a person. Occasionally, the tense stringed piano wants to relax.
Xie Yan has long been used to restraint, but when he thought of that moment coming, he couldn't help it anymore, as if a soft cat's tail was scratching his heart, making him impetuous, almost reaching the limit.
He casually looked down. Because of the cold weather, His Highness's child who had not yet reached the crown was dressed extremely thickly. The festive bright red leather jacket was embroidered with strong peonies with pink patterned gold thread. Bright and beautiful, with a bright bead dotted on the center of the forehead, against that delicate face, it doesn't look gaudy at all, but reveals a pampered and pampered aura of wealth and nobility in the world.
It can even be said that the most eye-catching figure in the audience is him. The child remained unaware of the emperor's gaze for several months, making Xie Yan chuckle.
Yin Minglu's clothes were prepared by Xie Yan. From the short boots with flower and bird patterns, to the white fox fur around his neck, and the beaded felt hat on his head, everything fits his aesthetics. After drinking a little wine, the beads on the brim of the hat collided with each other, making a crisp sound.
He was already almost unable to walk, and now he felt that his head was too big and overwhelmed. Moreover, the clothes were too bright, as if afraid that others would not know where Prince Yun was. But he still wants to thank the emperor for his kindness.
He raised his arms with difficulty, cupped his hands to toast Xie Yan, and said tremblingly, "Xie Huangxiong for the banquet today, and my servants toast the Huangxie."
After Xie Yan raised his head and had a good drink, he gave him a loving look back. Yin Minglu returned to his seat and didn't understand the meaning of this look for a long time. Then, before he could figure it out, the banquet where the wine was in full swing and the performance had reached its climax suddenly changed!
Among a group of red-clothed dancers in the hall, several of them suddenly drew out a sword, and one of them rushed towards the superior. The palace was resplendent with gold and jade, and the cold light from the sharp sword shone on the faces of many people. All the court ladies were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they collapsed to the ground, screaming loudly: "Ah, there are assassins!"
The palace people were also frightened and screamed: "There are assassins, escort! Escort! Protect Your Majesty!"
what!
Yin Minglu dropped the cup directly. He was really shocked for a moment, but he quickly calmed down. He just didn't expect the plot to happen, and he was always a little nervous when he was on the scene. Secondly, he is just a son of a powerful and powerful man who has no power to restrain a chicken. The wish is to survive, and he can't give it away; the most important reason is that he is familiar with the plot, and he knows that this assassination was directed and acted by himself. Something happened to Emperor Jing.
Sure enough, Qin Manman was the only one who bravely stood up among the wretched female relatives. She carried a heavy skirt and wore shoes that looked like flowerpot bottoms, and she still ran fast. Assassin! Don't hurt Your Majesty!" In fact, she was secretly annoyed, why the court women and male guests were so separated, otherwise she would not have to run so far, and could directly rush to defend Emperor Jing.
She almost yelled this line several times before arriving in front of Emperor Jing, out of breath. And Emperor Jing had already pulled out his dagger, and fought back and forth with the assassin a few times.
What was even more embarrassing was that after Qin Manman shouted, she stubbornly raised her face and used her soft and petite body to block Emperor Jing in front of her, but unexpectedly exposed her back. According to the plan, the assassin should give her a slash that looks fierce but is actually light, and then the blood spattered slightly, spraying Emperor Jing all over. Emperor Jing was protected by his own woman and was lucky to survive, because Qin Manman was the first woman who stood up for him after he was assassinated and was willing to die for him. Man has a different feeling.
The plan should be like this. Qin Manman's plan was completely perfect, and Yin Minglu also knew about it. After he knew that he was directing and acting himself, he just sat there stupidly, and his dazed appearance looked no different from those old ministers present who were frightened. He even had the energy to enjoy Qin Manman's performance with other people.
And then the sad thing came—
Because the assassin raised his sword and pointed it high at Qin Manman's back, but did not move for a long time, as if hesitating, which confused everyone in the hall. Moved? He even jumped away, and after searching around the banquet in the palace with his sharp eyes, he accurately locked on Yin Minglu who was dressed in red peonies.
Yin Minglu: "...???" He had an ominous premonition.
Sure enough, the assassin stared at him with murderous intent in his eyes, and rushed over suddenly. Under the crisis, the young man who was wearing too many clothes couldn't move, he could only stare helplessly at his pair of bewildered black eyes, looking at him. With the sharp blade getting closer and closer to himself.
He was completely stunned and thought: What's wrong with you, heroine! ? Why did you come to assassinate him suddenly
Little did they know that Qin Manman was the most ignorant one. Why didn't the civilian killer she hired at a high price stab her, but instead changed his target and started killing the courtiers. If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, she would be vomiting blood and yelling, damn assassin, come back to me!
To make matters worse, Jingdi, who was protecting her in front of her, pushed her away after the assassin changed his target, and rushed towards Prince Yun. When King Yun's son was assassinated, Emperor Jing pressed the startled little guy on the other's head with his big palm, took him into his arms, and turned his back to the assassin.
"Puff—" was the sound of a knife piercing into flesh, and the audience was dumbfounded. At this time, the imperial guards who came belatedly, with a murderous aura that seemed to rush out of the sea of blood, made a move and captured all the assassins on the spot. When counting the palace people, some courtiers and family members were frightened, some palace people were slightly injured, no one died, and the most seriously injured was the Ninth Five-Year Lord.
Holding his bleeding arm, Xie Yan raised his eyes coldly, and ordered: "Drag it on, and give me a strict interrogation! If you dare to assassinate at a banquet, these assassins must have been prepared, and you must instruct The judges will be judged!"
After finishing speaking, Emperor Jing seemed to be bleeding excessively, his indifferent and handsome face was bloodless, and he just fell into the arms of Prince Yun, who was still in shock. Already!"
That's right, I have to call the imperial physician immediately. Yin Minglu was still in a daze. After Xie Yan fainted, he hurriedly hugged the tall man, listening to Wang Gonggong's pessimistic and painful voice all the way: "Your Majesty, when you are threatened, His Majesty rushed to you without hesitation. In front of you, I will sacrifice my life to shield you from the sword, and I will not hesitate to be seriously injured, such a deep and righteous friendship, you must cherish it!"
Yin Minglu: "..."
I understand the truth, but isn't your line wrong?