Chapter 59 Will he let her go as promised?

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what to do?

Hearing Luo Jiaxing's question, Zhong Min paused for a moment, a number of fragments flashing through his mind. If it were in a modern society with sophisticated weapons, once faced with such a killer, there would be no way out and he could only leave it to fate.

Even the fastest hidden weapons of this era couldn't possibly be as fast as bullets. So, even with the fastest hidden weapons like sleeve arrows and darts, if a top-tier expert was providing close protection, it was theoretically possible to detect and react before the weapon struck the target. However, how this would actually work was hard to predict.

"There are two ways!" After a moment, Zhong Min smiled at Luo Jiaxing and said, "The first way is to hope that such a killer does not appear."

"Huh?" Xie Feng sighed in disappointment when he heard it, and said with a face that looked like he was joking: "Sister, what kind of method is this? This is too unreasonable."

"Don't worry, big brother." Seeing this, Zhong Min comforted Xie Feng first, and then continued slowly: "In fact, the probability of encountering such a killer is not too high, because this kind of person will not act easily, and once they do, they will never miss."

"So what you mean is that there is no way to deal with this kind of person?" Xie Feng became even more anxious when he heard this. It would have been fine if Zhong Min didn't explain. The more he explained, the more anxious he became.

"Yes, objectively speaking, once you encounter such an opponent, there is really no way to solve the problem. This kind of person will look for the exposed and fatal parts when they attack, so even if the prince has some gold silk soft armor or something, it will be useless." Zhong Min nodded and told the truth.

"You just said there were two ways. Aren't you lying to us?" Xie Feng stood up straight. This time he was really anxious, and even his voice became rough unconsciously.

"Commander Xie, please calm down." Luo Jiaxing pulled Xie Feng to sit down, and then said directly to Zhong Min, "Okay, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us about the second method."

Seeing the completely different reactions from Luo Jiaxing and Xie Feng, Zhong Min couldn't help but laugh. He then nodded and continued, "Objectively speaking, there's no good way to deal with a killer like this, but theoretically there's still a chance."

Zhong Min didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, "Generally speaking, at such a long distance, an assassin is most likely to use easily concealed weapons, such as hidden arrows, darts, and silver needles. The more profound the assassin's internal strength, the more sophisticated the hidden weapons they use, as they can maximize their speed. However, no matter what, there is always a time lag between the time the hidden weapon is launched and the time it hits the target. If someone of equal or greater strength attacks, they could theoretically use this time lag to disrupt the assassination attempt. If the initial strike misses, they lose the initiative and have no chance of another successful attack."

After hearing Zhong Min's words, Luo Jiaxing and Xie Feng fell silent. Clearly, Zhong Min's answer didn't satisfy them, and they felt an unprecedented sense of disappointment. Both options were effectively useless. If they truly encountered an assassin of this caliber, wouldn't the prince's safety be completely unsafe?

Seeing Luo Jiaxing and Xie Feng's reactions, Zhong Min knew what they were thinking, so he comforted them, "You don't have to be like this. There is nothing in this world that can be absolutely guaranteed, and there is nothing that is truly foolproof and has no loopholes. This is especially true for things like security. No matter how powerful a security expert is, they can only guarantee the identification and elimination of unnecessary and controllable dangers, but no one can guarantee absolute safety. If someone could, they would not be human, but a god."

"That's true, but wouldn't it be troublesome if we really meet the top killer you mentioned?" Xie Feng sighed, looking unwilling.

Seeing this, Zhong Min smiled and said, "If we do encounter one, we'll just have to leave it to fate. We've done everything we should have done, haven't we? But don't worry too much. Killers of this caliber aren't everywhere, so don't worry too much about it."

After hearing Zhong Min's words, Xie Feng stopped talking, while Luo Jiaxing seemed to be still lost in thought. Zhong Min's words were the truth. They knew in their hearts that if they really encountered such a person, there would be no other better solution. Their only option now was to follow Zhong Min's instructions and do everything as perfectly as possible.

Seeing that there were no other problems, several people went to see Xiao Mingzheng together and reported the itinerary they had just discussed. Zhong Min also did not hide the matter of the top killer he had just mentioned. After listening to it, Xiao Mingzheng seemed much calmer than Xie Feng and others. He just indicated that he knew it, and then asked Xie Feng and Zhong Min to immediately arrange it according to the set plan.

In fact, after listening to Zhong Min's designs just now, Xiao Mingzheng did think that they were basically close to perfection, but as Zhong Min said, nothing is absolute, and he naturally would not think too much about the hidden danger that may exist but cannot be absolutely eliminated.

With Zhong Min's current set of targeted external defenses, his travel safety was significantly improved. This woman might appear masculine, but when she was actually working, she was incredibly meticulous, taking into account every possible consideration and devising appropriate countermeasures. Such intelligence and ability were not something an ordinary spy could possess, especially since she was only fifteen or sixteen years old.

After Zhong Min and Xie Feng left, Xiao Mingzheng asked Luo Jiaxing, "Jiaxing, how's the investigation going?"

After hearing Xiao Mingzheng's question, Luo Jiaxing thought for a moment and replied, "Your Highness, the spies have already ascertained that she is indeed a secret agent secretly trained by the court, working directly for the Emperor. However, the secret report reports that the training she received was not what she currently possesses. Furthermore, according to the investigation, the previous Li Jin'er's temperament, mentality, and even preferences were completely different from the current Zhong Min. Aside from their appearance, everything else was like a completely different person."

"As for her other identity, it has not yet been clarified. It's also unclear who the young master those two are referring to is." Luo Jiaxing said confidently, "But please rest assured, Your Highness. I will do my best to investigate and get to the bottom of this as soon as possible."

"Jiaxing, do you think it's really possible for someone to change so drastically after losing their memory?" Xiao Mingzheng was silent for a moment, then spoke up again, "Some things are easy to change, but some things are ingrained in us. How can they completely change in the blink of an eye?"

Luo Jiaxing couldn't answer Xiao Mingzheng's question, which was exactly what he couldn't figure out. Zhong Min's transformation wasn't so much amnesia as it was a changed person, which was easier to accept. However, he still firmly believed that Zhong Min wouldn't pose the slightest threat to them now, because all she wanted was a peaceful life.

"Your Highness, I have a question, but I don't know whether I should ask it or not?" Luo Jiaxing hesitated for a while and finally spoke.

"Ask." Xiao Mingzheng glanced at Luo Jiaxing, wondering whether the question Luo Jiaxing wanted to ask might be related to Zhong Min. Soon, Luo Jiaxing's answer confirmed this.

"Your Highness, after the deal between Zhong Min and you is officially completed, you..." Luo Jiaxing paused, then continued, "Will you really release her as promised?"

Hearing Luo Jiaxing's words, Xiao Mingzheng showed an expression of "as expected". He did not answer directly, but stared at Luo Jiaxing for a moment before saying, "Jiaxing, you seem to be very concerned about her affairs."

He had never seen Luo Jiaxing care so much about other people. Perhaps, since the last time Luo Jiaxing pleaded for Zhong Min so confidently, it should be more than just ordinary concern.

Xiao Mingzheng's gaze already made Luo Jiaxing feel a little uncomfortable, and when he heard Xiao Mingzheng's words, he seemed even more uneasy for a moment.

"Your Highness..., I am just asking casually."

Luo Jiaxing knew his question had crossed the line, so he had to change his tone immediately. Xiao Mingzheng didn't like people asking him about things. He would tell you what he was supposed to tell you, but if you weren't supposed to know, it was pointless to ask.

"You go and do your own thing. Get ready and go to Lin County with me tomorrow." Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng did not ask any more questions and let Luo Jiaxing leave first.

Seeing this, Luo Jiaxing naturally no longer had any objections. After paying his respects, he left and prepared for tomorrow's itinerary as instructed.

After Luo Jiaxing left, Xiao Mingzheng couldn't help but think of the question Luo Jiaxing had just asked, but he didn't think about it for too long. After a moment, a puzzling smile suddenly flashed across his face, and it was obvious that he already had the answer in his mind.

The next morning, the carriages and horses were already in place at the gates of Prince Mu's mansion, ready to depart. Zhong Min naturally accompanied them on the journey, but she had already arranged all the security matters in advance. Xie Feng was in charge of everything publicly, while she played the role of a personal maid, secretly steering the ship.

Because the journey was long, and for safety reasons, Xiao Mingzheng naturally traveled by carriage. Zhong Min had previously had Xiao Mingzheng's carriage modified to her specifications. It was not only resistant to common bows and arrows, but also fireproof and resistant to severe collisions. It also had an ingenious temporary escape hatch underneath, making it incredibly safe.

Because of Zhong Minming's status, he naturally had to ride in the carriage with Xiao Mingzheng. After getting on the carriage, he was about to lower the curtain and prepare to set off when he heard someone outside suddenly shouting, "Your Highness, please wait a moment!"