Chapter 130 Chapter 130 "Old Third and Ye Changning are...
Chapter 130
Jing Yue and Lin Zhiyi have kept a low profile since then.
Jing Yue was "quietly" recovering from her injuries, and Lin Zhiyi was by her side. He also worked overnight to make a wheelchair - using the principles of modern artificial mechanics to make Jing Yue comfortable to sit in.
Of course, there are wheelchairs in this era. Lin Zhiyi modified it based on this one. In short, when Jingyue was able to try to go out according to the plan for recovery from her injury, this wheelchair came in handy.
The other princes and princesses came to visit Jingyue several times, and they were filled with emotion every time they came.
"Yu'er has such an unfortunate fate. It took her three attempts to choose a prince consort and successfully get married. She went to the hunting ground twice, but both times she had accidents, and this time it was even more serious... Is it true that her legs cannot recover?" This was Jing Long's sigh.
As a princess, Jinglong's marriage went smoothly, and she really sympathized with her youngest sister.
Jing Zhuoyue and Jing Yue have an average relationship, but considering Lin Zhiqi and Gu Tingxuan's relationship, Jing Yue, who married into the Lin family, is naturally different from other imperial sisters - he sent Jing Yue a lot of gadgets to entertain her, and also took the initiative to apply to Jing Zhuowu to cancel the previous bet.
Although Jing Zhuowu was unwilling, he did not want to cause any more trouble at this critical juncture. If there were any more accidents such as accidental injuries, his father would definitely be furious.
It would be bad if it brings disaster upon oneself.
Now that the fire has spread to the prince, Jing Zhuowu is very happy about this situation. He is so happy that he would never ask for trouble.
He agreed to temporarily drop the bet, and even gave Jingyue the villa he had promised.
"If I hadn't proposed the archery competition, Yue'er wouldn't have been injured... I just hope Yue'er doesn't blame me..."
Jing Yue deliberately put on makeup to make her look weak, and he also pretended to be weak, his voice soft and weak: "Royal brother, what are you talking about... This matter... is my calamity... It cannot be avoided."
Jing Zhuowu and the others also heard that the affairs of the two future princes-in-law, Wei Ying and Qin Xiao, were most likely related to Cheng Lunian. Jing Yue was right when he said that this was his calamity.
"Yu'er, don't let your imagination run wild. Xiuyuan is still here, and he will definitely take good care of you. You should also relax, as this will help you recover from your injuries."
Jingyue agreed obediently.
His injuries gradually stabilized, and except that he still couldn't walk, everything else was fine.
So everyone's attention was focused on the assassin.
Xie Junnuo cooperated with Lin Shuo, Zhou Heng and the fifth prince Jing Zhuoran, and went through the secret passage to the outskirts of the hunting ground and actually captured a group of northern barbarians.
After interrogation, these northern barbarians began to reveal the person behind the scenes.
——First he betrayed the fifth prince, then he betrayed Lin Shuo and Zhou Heng, and finally he turned on King Jing Zhuorui of Chu.
After listening to Xie Junnuo's oral report, Emperor Longshun snorted and threw the memorial on the table in front of him: "What nonsense!"
He was so angry that his chest felt blocked and he coughed violently for a while.
The last serious illness left a root of illness after all.
Xie Junnuo's voice was calm and steady: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself... These matters are not worth your worry."
Emperor Longshun managed to calm himself down and asked, "Jun Nuo, do you think the assassin's confession is credible?"
Xie Junnuo pondered, "If Princess Liyang hadn't been injured, the assassin's confession would indeed raise suspicions about Duke Lin and General Zhou. But His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu and the Fifth Prince are clearly being falsely accused."
Didn’t Emperor Longshun think so too?
The secret passage and the assassins were discovered and reported by Lin Shuo and his team, and they also captured more assassins.
If the secret passage and the assassin had not been discovered in advance, who knows what would have happened?
——He, the emperor, is likely to be assassinated, and the other princes are also in danger...
Who is most likely to do such a thing?
This can be inferred by considering the incident of Cheng Lunian assassinating Lin Xiuyuan.
——It’s the prince!
Or maybe they are the princelings!
The Crown Prince, acting as regent, enjoyed boundless power. Some officials who supported him, and even the Crown Prince himself, were perhaps aroused by their ambitions, believing that it would be most appropriate for him, the Emperor, to die in a hunting ground. Then, when the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he would secure supreme power! Who would dare to disobey the Crown Prince?
All the princes except the crown prince are here. When the time comes, we will kill them all and blame the Northern Barbarians. The crown prince will be the only heir, and the only legitimate heir...
As for the Lin family, Zhou family and the third and fifth brothers who were targeted, they were the second step after the assassination failed.
He, the emperor, would not die, but he would be led by the assassin to doubt his trusted ministers and his two beloved sons...
The prince and his party still gain huge benefits.
Emperor Longshun was silent for a long time before he asked Xie Junnuo, "Hasn't I been good enough to him? He's already acting as regent, so why is he still so impetuous and impatient?"
What can Xie Junnuo say?
He could only whisper a consoling whisper, "Your Majesty, perhaps these assassins were truly sent by the Northern Barbarians to drive a wedge between Your Majesty and General Zhou, Duke of Lin, and between Your Majesty and the Crown Prince... I will continue to investigate. Please take care of yourself, Your Majesty. Only with you here can everything be stable."
This reminded Emperor Longshun and also gave him a way out.
"Indeed...it could also be the Northern Barbarians' plan. They've been silent for over a decade, and I'm afraid they're ready to make a move again, coveting things that don't belong to them."
In short, no matter what, Emperor Longshun did not believe that the fifth brother would dare to have any ambitions.
Xie Junnuo advised again, "Your Majesty, the danger has been eliminated. You and the other princes should enjoy the spring hunt. It's rare to have such good weather this spring."
There was a disaster last winter, but the auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, and the late arrival of spring does not affect spring plowing. This hunting ground is lush with various plants and animals, making it very suitable for hunting and playing.
Even if you don't hunt, just running your horse on the lush grass will make you happy.
Emperor Longshun thought about it and agreed.
He had a stern face all day long because of the assassin and Cheng Lunian, and the younger generations were also nervous and dared not relax.
We originally came out to relax and have fun. Since we have come with such great fanfare, wouldn’t it be a waste of our trip if we all stayed in the palace and tents?
So Emperor Longshun gave the order, asking everyone to continue with the spring hunting, horse racing, or bonfire parties, and to relax in any way they wanted.
We just strengthened the guards to ensure the safety of everyone in the hunting ground.
On the other hand, they were not in a hurry to return to Beijing because they were worried about being attacked along the way.
——The northern barbarians have infiltrated the royal hunting grounds, and it is not impossible to ambush them halfway.
There are also palaces and terrain advantages in the hunting grounds, and the guards and soldiers they brought are sufficient.
If they were attacked unexpectedly along the way, they would have nothing to rely on and would be easily attacked from both sides.
It was at this time that Emperor Longshun finally reacted.
He summoned Xie Junnuo, Lin Shuo, and Zhou Heng to discuss: "Has the Third Brother and Ye Changning not sent any news yet?"
The emperor did not return to the capital in a hurry, but the King of Chu and others returned to the capital. Would the King of Chu and others be the ones to be attacked from all sides?
Lin Shuo also quickly reacted and replied, "Yes, I request your permission to lead a team to investigate immediately. If Your Highness and the others really encounter those who are causing trouble, I will definitely protect Your Highness the King of Chu."
Emperor Longshun was reluctant to let him leave his side. With Lin Shuo and Zhou Heng, the two great generals protecting the nation, he felt even safer. Besides him, the hunting grounds also contained princes, princesses, officials from various noble families, and their children...
These are also the hopes for Dayanchao's backbone and future, and they cannot be lost.
Emperor Longshun said, "Wait a little longer. The Prince of Chu is skilled in martial arts, and Ye Changning is also very good at assessing the situation. They also have Yan Chongshan by their side. Even if they do encounter the rebellious northern barbarians, they should be able to handle it. If there's no news by three quarters past 5 p.m. today, have Prince Jing and Lin Zhiqi lead a small group. They've trained in the Western Regions and work well together. What do Lords Lin and Zhou think?"
Lin Shuo naturally had no objection.
He was worried that Emperor Longshun would send Xiuyuan... Thinking about Jingyue's current "physical condition", he understood.
Your Majesty wants Xiuyuan to accompany the princess well...
Zhou Heng moved his lips, wanting to send his youngest son to escort him, but then he thought about Zhou Mingyan's murder case and swallowed his words, saying instead: "Your Majesty is wise."
At three quarters past the hour of You, there was still no news from the King of Chu and his entourage. Lin Zhiqi and Prince Jing Zhuoyue, who had received the imperial edict earlier, took the order and set out with two hundred people to investigate the news.
Emperor Longshun originally wanted to allocate 500 people to them, but 200 people were too few.
However, Jing Zhuoyue declined. "Father, the hunting grounds are too large. We need too many guards and soldiers outside. It's better to have them here to protect you and the others. Captain Lin and I will mainly gather information, and we will assist Third Brother and the others. Bringing too many people will only hinder our operations."
So Emperor Long Shun gave up.
As soon as they left, the entire hunting ground became panic-stricken again.
Lin Zhiyi brought Jingyue a bowl of bird's nest. Jingyue took it with a smile, fed her two sips, and then drank one sip herself.
"Why would the Northern Barbarians suddenly appear?" Lin Zhiyi frowned in thought. "Our intelligence network doesn't seem to have any information about this."
Jing Yue fed her another mouthful of bird's nest, then sighed, "Our foundation is too shallow after all. We've only been collecting intelligence for less than a year. Meanwhile, the Northern Barbarians have been silent for over a decade. Back when Daddy defeated them and signed a tribute agreement, the Northern Barbarians have been honestly paying tribute to Dayan on time. Over the past decade or so, they've likely secretly sent numerous spies to Dayan."
Lin Zhiyi understood immediately. "I understand," she said, suddenly realizing. "They've been slowly building up their power, either through business dealings or through marriage, coupled with the infiltration of secret agents carrying out secret tasks... Over a decade, this power shouldn't be underestimated!"
Jing Yue also sighed: "Yes, it's a good thing we found the secret passage and the northern barbarians. No wonder Master Kong Nian said you are a lucky star, a destiny..."
"Yes, he also mentioned... troubled times." Lin Zhiyi lowered his voice, almost whispering the last two words into Jingyue's ear. "We initially ignored the long-subdued Northern Barbarian forces... We only thought it might be a natural disaster causing the suffering of the people..."
Jing Yue raised an eyebrow. "...I knew the Crown Prince wasn't that stupid. He suddenly made such a childish mistake on the road to a bright future. I think he probably just wanted to use the dozen assassins he could control to frame the Lin and Zhou families and seize the other half of the military power. That way, he could rest easy."
Lin Zhiyi added, "Or perhaps he met someone who deliberately suggested this ulterior motive in front of him. This person just happened to be a Northern Barbarian. Their goal was to disrupt the waters of the Dayan Dynasty! The prince was eager to seize power, so he was used as a pawn and fell into the trap..."
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