Given this situation, he couldn't help but be anxious, nor could he help but be tempted.

When a person has a strong desire to do something, they are bound to lose patience.

Losing patience means there's a possibility of making mistakes.

In the spring of the twenty-seventh year of Jingxun, Crown Prince Shu Chengfeng encountered the most devastating ambush of his life.

This event has become an intangible mark in the history of Dayan.

This case has been talked about with great interest by later generations.

It also provides a great source of inspiration for film and television works thousands of years later.

Shu Chengfeng, who is in the midst of it all, is going through his most difficult time.

It was before dawn, and they were ambushed at a corner alley on the way to the palace.

The assassins first used arrows, but luckily Shu Chengfeng was in a carriage.

Yun was shocked. The horse had been shot in the eye, but it didn't die immediately and started running wildly.

Fortunately, Shu Chengfeng was skilled and jumped off the carriage.

At this time, his bodyguards were Ding Min, eight other bodyguards, and Yun Ji.

There were about twenty men lying in ambush, and they were now unleashing a barrage of arrows to kill people.

The guards, fearless of death, immediately grabbed Shu Chengfeng and shielded him against the wall.

The two of them were practically covered in quills.

Another guard, despite having three arrows piercing his back, still rode off madly.

Meanwhile, Yun Ji was also trying to block the incoming rain of arrows, but it wasn't that easy.

He was shot in the thigh, back, and arm.

There were people lying in ambush on both sides, making it almost impossible to find a blind spot.

The guards protected Shu Chengfeng and ran to the side while they were nocking arrows.

Having escaped the range of the arrows, four guards had already fallen.

The one who ran to deliver the message might never see anyone alive.

Everyone present, including Ding Min, was seriously injured.

But they were not afraid of death; if they couldn't protect His Highness, they would all rather die.

When the assassins switched to broadswords and charged at him, only Shu Chengfeng was still standing; he had only been shot in the arm and waist.

He drew a guard's sword and stood there.

He remained silent.

He knew very well that if he couldn't avoid it, he would die, so he had to fight to the death.

The few guards who hadn't died thought the same thing; one of them couldn't stand and leaned against the wall.

No one spoke; saying anything at this point would be pointless.

It could erupt at any moment.

The wounded had no chance against the assassin, but everyone knew that retreat meant death.

Therefore, it does have the ability to fight against a few people who are not afraid of death.

Besides, although it was a corner, it was not far from the main road.

It was during court sessions, and someone might be passing by.

The assassins were also anxious.

Sure enough, someone heard the commotion and came over.

Unfortunately, that person was very unlucky; before he could even see what was happening, he was slashed down with a single blow.

It was only after he died that people realized he was just a minor official in the Ministry of Revenue, not even qualified to attend court; he was merely passing by.

Shu Chengfeng was also at his last gasp. Fortunately, the arrow was not poisoned, otherwise they would have all died here.

It's just that making poisoned arrows isn't that simple, and the Second Prince was in such a hurry that he didn't have time to finish.

At that moment, they finally heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. The assassins exchanged glances and scattered in all directions.

Wei Xiao scrambled down, asking, "How is Your Highness?"

"Chase after me! I'm fine." Shu Chengfeng waved his hand.

Wei Xiao didn't care about any of that; seeing that he was alright, he mounted his horse and chased after him.

About ten people remained on the spot: "Your Highness, shall we return to the residence first?"

"I won't go back. Send these seriously wounded brothers back. I'm going to the palace. Summon Shangguan Ba ​​immediately." Shu Chengfeng's face was full of murderous intent.

After half a day of fierce fighting, he suffered several more wounds.

At this moment, he was like a demon.

The arrows were still in his arms and waist, but he seemed not to feel them.

Shortly after, the seriously injured crown prince entered the Taichen Palace.

The ministers were greatly alarmed.

Shu Chengfeng was still holding the sword in his hand, but the bloodstains on it had all dried.

"I was ambushed on my way to court today. I narrowly escaped death. If the Crown Prince was killed in the street, is the Great Yan Dynasty doomed?"

"Your Highness! Your Highness, please calm down! Your Highness is seriously injured. Please...please take care of your health first!" The old ministers were terrified.

Where is Shangguan Ba?

Shangguan Ba ​​stepped forward and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty. I will immediately go and search for the assassin. Regardless of the outcome, please allow me to fulfill my duty."

"So you're being dutiful! I'm giving you a chance. But if you fail to fulfill your duties, no matter how high your rank, I will still have you executed," Shu Chengfeng said.

Shangguan Ba ​​dared not waste any words and immediately accepted the order.

"The number of bows and arrows in the city is certain, and these things certainly didn't appear out of thin air. Investigate them thoroughly. My father is ill and unable to attend court, yet someone has attacked me. If it's not some thief from somewhere, it must be an internal traitor. They truly disregard the fate of my Great Yan Dynasty; they are utterly insane." Shu Chengfeng sneered, sweeping his gaze over the crowd: "My father is seriously ill, and I, as the Crown Prince, am acting as regent, commanding all officials. It is only right that I do so. If you disagree, just say so."

"We have no objection, Your Highness, please take care of your health!" The old ministers led the way in kneeling.

Before long, everyone in the hall was kneeling and begging him to treat their injuries first.

After all, he was still bleeding.

Who wouldn't be afraid? What if something happens to him?

The second and third princes also urged him to get treatment for his injuries as soon as possible.

Before the court session had even ended, the Empress arrived: "My son! Quickly, summon the imperial physician!"

When the Empress arrived, she persuaded Shu Chengfeng to go to the Empress's palace and hurriedly summoned the imperial physician.

Shu Chengfeng had been holding on by sheer willpower; after all, he was only human, and with such a severe injury, how could he not feel pain and dizziness?

So she fainted as soon as she entered Fengxiang Palace.

Seven or eight imperial physicians arrived.

Carefully remove the arrow first.

"Thank goodness, it's just a superficial injury. Your Majesty, don't worry, it's nothing serious." The imperial physician was also terrified.

If the crown prince dies, none of us will survive.

The Empress breathed a sigh of relief and almost sat down on the ground.

He was helped to sit down: "Your Highness, don't worry, it's just a superficial injury. His Highness is just bleeding a bit too much and can't hold on any longer. He'll be fine in a little while."

The Empress wiped away her tears: "I can't take any more frights..."

"Your Majesty." Aunt Fei knelt down and took her hand. "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been ambushed and killed. Everyone is a suspect. Your Majesty... this is your chance. You must keep a firm grip on the harem."

The Empress was taken aback, her hand tightening: "You're right. It's good that you reminded me."

After saying that, she got up, glanced at the still unconscious Shu Chengfeng, and then walked out.

The Empress immediately issued an imperial edict closing all palace gates, forbidding anyone from leaving unless absolutely necessary. Anyone who disobeyed the order would be imprisoned in the Instruction Department, regardless of whether they were masters or servants.

The Instruction Department sounds nice, but it's actually just a place in the palace that deals with erring servants.

Of course, the master had never been imprisoned, but the Empress had decreed that he should be imprisoned at this time.