◇ Chapter 53 What is the crime?

An Qin felt that Chen Yanheng's method was extremely vicious. It turned out that Fengyue Villa only sent him to assassinate someone, which was already the simplest task.

The image of the majestic and tall owner of the manor in his mind was completely shattered, and overlapped with the shameless guy who used underhanded tricks and acted like a hooligan. An Qin's respect for the owner of the manor decreased a little, and when facing Shen Yanheng, he regained the feeling of getting along with him before.

An Qin suppressed his boast that he could complete the task on behalf of his master, and stayed quietly in the Taifu Mansion, lying with Shen Yanheng until Su Yingtian's birthday.

A sacrifice had just been held in the palace. Su Yingtian advocated frugality, so some of the decorations used for the sacrifice had not been removed. He simply replaced them with a few plaques.

The banquet was held in Chenxi Palace.

An Qin changed into the dark red sleeved dress that Chen Yanheng had prepared for him. The gold chain tassels on the belt made it more ornamental. It was tight and narrow around his waist, and the dress jingled and swung as he walked. He did not look like an assassin, but rather like a young general supported by a large family, unrestrained and wealthy.

An Qin was used to wearing good clothes in the Taifu Mansion, but it was the first time for him to wear so many accessories.

Accustomed to carrying out assassinations at night, he was particularly attentive to any movement. The jingling of these noisy golden ears of corn greatly affected his judgment of danger.

An Qin was about to tear off the chain when the maid who was helping him put on the elaborate formal attire whispered, "Master An, the master said he is waiting for you outside the palace gate. Please change your clothes and go there immediately."

An Qin nodded and endured the noisy noise.

When he walked out of the mansion, the carriage was already waiting outside.

An Qin was somewhat puzzled: Shen Yanheng had always tried every possible means to find opportunities to be with him, and they had even had dinner together this morning. How come Shen Yanheng had gone to the palace gate while he was just changing his clothes?

It was rare that Chen Yanheng was not around, so An Qin was still a little uncomfortable sitting in the carriage. However, he thought that the Grand Tutor was very busy with official duties, and on such an important day as the Emperor's birthday, it was possible that he could not wait for him to deal with things first.

But An Qin always had a bad feeling when the person who was usually out of tune suddenly disappeared.

Lu Anqin had been to the palace gate several times, but this time was the longest.

Almost as soon as he felt the car slow down, An Qin lifted the curtain.

There were several sedan chairs and carriages at the palace gate, and quite a few officials were accompanying them. However, An Qin recognized Chen Yanheng among them at a glance.

It’s not because Shen Yanheng is particularly easy to recognize in a wheelchair, but because he—

Dressed like a flower.

He was wearing a dark red official robe, with a belt decorated with gold foil and adorned with several gold chains and tassels. Two small red flowers were pinned on his official hat. He greeted his colleagues with a smile. Those who knew him thought it was the emperor's birthday, while those who didn't thought it was his tutor's wedding.

An Qin caught a glimpse of the color of his sleeves, and his anxious heart finally got the result at this moment. He suddenly opened his eyes wide and slapped the door frame of the carriage, leaving a scratch on the wood.

The coachman was startled, shrank his neck, and drove the carriage aside.

The closer he got to the palace gate, the more An Qin heard people greeting each other.

"Is that Master Taifu?"

"Why is he wearing the uniform he wore when he was a Grand Secretary? Did he develop an eye problem from the last assassination attempt? He can't tell the difference between purple and red anymore."

"I don't know. I heard that he was rejected by his sweetheart not long ago. I guess he couldn't get the love he wanted, so he's crazy about getting married."

"Sweetheart! How strange! Who is it? The Grand Tutor is young, promising, and handsome, yet she can actually reject him?"

"I heard it was a man."

"Oh, no wonder."

"Everyone, who is the Taifu's sweetheart?"

An Qin silently lowered the curtain to block himself.

Chen Yanheng spotted the carriage from the Grand Tutor's Mansion with his sharp eyes and ordered the servant pushing the wheelchair to come to An Qin.

As soon as the "flower" moved, the whispers of discussion suddenly died down, and everyone turned their gazes in unison.

An Qin: “…” Feeling very uncomfortable.

"Chen Yanheng!" A voice filled with suppressed anger suddenly came from the side.

The ministers and their families caused a commotion, exclaimed in surprise, and made way for him: "Your Highness Prince Xiang!"

Prince Xiang Su Yingxiao was the fourth son of the late emperor. He had a good appearance, but now he had an unshaven beard and dark circles under his eyes. He looked listless and limped when he walked. The black and gold python robe he wore made him look out of place and he did not look like a royal child at all.

Su Yingxiao was furious just by seeing Chen Yanheng from a distance. He didn't care that they were in public and started to look at Chen Yanheng with a fierce look like a poisonous snake.

The owner of Fengyue Villa!

He is like this now, don't think he doesn't know that it was Shen Yanheng who hired someone to do it!

Even though Su Yingxiao knew Chen Yanheng's identity, he didn't expect Chen Yanheng to be so bold. Not only did he dare to have someone give him an impotence drug, he also dared to kidnap and assassinate him, the prince. If he hadn't been able to respond quickly and escape, his body would probably be cold by now.

After he fell into a trap, he was on guard day and night for the past two days, almost without closing his eyes.

Then look at this culprit who colluded with the emperor to kill his own brother. He looks so radiant and dressed as festively as the top scholar who has passed the imperial examination...

Su Yingxiao forced out a vicious laugh, gnashing his teeth as he spoke word by word, "How are you? I remember that those above the second rank should wear purple robes. You are not dressed properly and are defying the emperor's authority. What is your punishment?"