After hearing what his third brother said, Jiang Jinzhao frowned slightly.
The assassination attempt on Mount Li, which had left the prince severely injured and blind, was already a major event. His eyes were solemn, and he subconsciously looked at Jiang Songyi.
Although I know she can't be involved in this matter, it has a huge impact and I want to see her reaction.
Jiang Songyi's face remained calm and composed, as she gently fanned herself with a round fan, gazing at a pot of peonies in full bloom in the corner of the hall.
[Oh, can't save it? Of course! I spent a full five thousand taels of silver! I asked the East Factory Supervisor Gu Zheyuan to personally assign someone to do it! The arrow was also fed with a secret recipe of 'Seven Days of Rot', which kills the throat instantly and rots the bones and marrow! Not to mention a mere imperial physician, even if Hua Tuo or Bian Que were alive, there's no way they could save that eyeball! I want to cripple him! Xinyi Zigu, you're blind in one eye, how can you maintain that high and mighty air? Cripple one eye is just the beginning...]
Jiang Songyi! It's her! It's really her!
Hiring a killer! The head of the East Depot! Five thousand taels of silver! Seven days of decay! Dedicated to rotting bones and marrow! The goal is clear—to blind the Fourth Prince!
Not only did she dare to think about it! She actually dared to do it! And she did it so viciously! So meticulously!
A chilling chill rushed from Jiang Yihuan's tailbone to the top of his head, freezing his limbs and bones stiff.
Jiang Yihan opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
Jiang Jinzhao frowned slightly and was about to ask.
A young, white-faced, beardless eunuch stepped forward from behind him, his movements respectful but unwavering. "My Lord, the Emperor has instructed that you shouldn't stand for long with your injured arm. Please take a look at this imperial tribute and this waist badge. I'll take them back to your residence first, or..."
While the young eunuch was speaking, his eyes were always fixed on the gold medal in Jiang Jinzhao's hand, and his meaning was clear.
Jiang Jinzhao understood and handed over the token in his palm. His movements were steady. "You can send someone to return the tribute satin. This item is important, so it's safer for me to take care of it myself. Please inform the emperor that I am fine and will return home to rest soon. I dare not disturb your majesty again."
The young eunuch bowed and accepted the order, carefully taking the wooden box containing the tribute satin with both hands. The moment he turned around, his eyes vaguely swept over Jiang Songyi and Jiang Yihan in the corner.
Jiang Yihan felt a chill on his back when he was glanced at, and he quickly lowered his head to hide his loss of composure.
Jiang Songyi continued to wave her round fan, her eyes slightly moving, and even raised her head slightly, looking at the glazed tiles outside the hall that were dyed red by the setting sun, with a very faint, shallow, but impenetrable arc at the corner of her lips.
Jiang Jinzhao raised his hand, the bandage on his arm not hindering his composure as he spoke. "The assassination of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a horrific and shocking crime. But consider carefully," he said, his gaze slowly sweeping over the solemn expressions of the royal family and military commanders in the hall. "The Crown Prince wasn't the only one assassinated in Mount Li. Right here in the enclosure, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince was also struck by a hidden arrow, suffering the unfortunate fate of losing the sight in his left eye."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall, which had been a little noisy, became completely quiet.
Yes, at the Mount Li Palace, two princes were in danger one after another! Previously, everyone's attention was almost completely drawn to the earth-shaking assassination of the Crown Prince. Now that Jiang Jinzhao had revealed it, the Fourth Prince's "accident" that occurred deeper in the enclosure resurfaced in everyone's minds.
Jiang Jinzhao paused, letting the chill seep through slightly, before continuing, "The Crown Prince was out in the open, while the Fourth Prince was deep in the hunting grounds. The two places are quite far apart. These two dangerous assassinations took place within only half a day. If it were just a coincidence..."
He shook his head slightly and didn't say anything else, but the meaning was clear - how could there be such a precise coincidence in the world?
An old prince with white hair and beard twirled his beard and nodded solemnly, "Prince Jiang is absolutely right! The two assassinations were carried out with different methods, but the targets were both directly targeting the royal bloodline. This is definitely not a coincidence!"
Another general, who had always been at odds with the Second Prince, Xin Yiwei, immediately chimed in, his voice carrying a hint of meaningful probing: "The Crown Prince is the heir apparent, and the Fourth Prince is of noble status. Who stands to benefit the most from this matter, and who has the courage to do so..."
He didn't say it explicitly, but a name popped up in the minds of everyone present almost at the same time: Second Prince Xin Yiwei!
Xin Yiwei, as the second son of the emperor, has always had an unconcealable desire for the position of crown prince.
The existence of the Crown Prince was the biggest obstacle to his ascension to the throne. While the Fourth Prince, Xinyi Zigu, might not be a prominent figure, his mother's background was not low, and the power hidden behind her should not be underestimated.
Who will be the biggest beneficiary after eliminating these two potential competitors?
A consensus quickly formed in the silent exchange of glances. The shock in everyone's hearts gradually turned into a clear understanding and cold vigilance.
Some people even subconsciously moved their feet, keeping a subtle distance from those who were close to Xin Yiwei.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne above, with not much emotion on his face. Only his deep eyes stayed on Jiang Jinzhao for a moment, and then slowly swept over the ministers below who had different thoughts.
Jiang Songyi stood a little further back, watching everything happen quietly.
Her face still had that calm and peaceful look, and her fingertips unconsciously stroked the smooth bamboo handle of the round fan.
[Big Brother, this trick of diverting trouble away... beautiful!]
The assassins Xinyi Zigu dispatched were incredibly clean, leaving no trace of any connection to the Eastern Palace. Those useless imperial doctors couldn't even detect the presence of "Seven Days of Decay" on the arrows. The trail ends here.
Her thoughts raced:
Second brother Xin Yiwei has been very active these past few years, his ambition clearly written on his face. If his name were mentioned, who wouldn't be a little nervous, whether it's Father or these old foxes?
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