Chu Yi snapped out of his daze, then curled his lips in a mocking smile: "Your Royal Uncle is really worrying a lot. Even after you've left, you still don't trust me."
The emperor was always sarcastic and unpredictable, but Su An didn't want to pay attention to him. She smiled and said, "If Your Majesty is not comfortable, then this humble woman can go and fetch the letter for you."
Maybe we can find out some news about Fu Zhun while we're at it.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi gritted his teeth in displeasure.
He always liked to compare himself to Fu Zhun, and now that Su An's behavior clearly showed that he valued Fu Zhun more, how could he be so easygoing?
He snorted coldly and said, "No need!"
The porridge distribution was still underway outside, and the crowds of disaster victims were long and congested. The messenger leading the horse stood out conspicuously.
Chu Yi imagined the scene of the disaster victims shouting "Long live the Emperor!" He took a step forward, abandoned the audience, and strode out with an imposing air.
As expected, the surrounding disaster victims were overjoyed when they saw it and started making noise again.
"Your Majesty, it's Your Majesty! I missed it earlier, but I never expected to actually have the honor of witnessing your presence!"
The clamor from all directions greatly satisfied Chu Yi's vanity, and his expression improved considerably. He also became exceptionally amiable when looking at the messenger.
"Bring me the letter."
Su An followed behind, eagerly watching, wishing the emperor would take the letter and leave as soon as possible.
"Please take a look, Your Majesty." The messenger took out the envelope, bowed his head, and respectfully handed it over.
Just as Chu Yi reached out to take it, a sharp "whoosh" sounded, and the messenger suddenly drew a short sword from his pocket and stabbed at Chu Yi with lightning speed.
"You dog emperor, today is your death day!"
It happened in an instant; no one had time to react.
However, Chu Yi truly felt the shadow of death looming over him!
"presumptuous!"
His eyes were bloodshot, and he reacted quickly by taking large steps back, while grabbing Su An next to him and shoving him forward.
"Holy crap?!" Su An was completely dumbfounded. He was already being pushed straight towards the messenger, the sharp sword light just inches away!
Damn it, she never dreamed she would die while taking a knife for someone!
What a dog emperor he is! He's not even human!
"Miss Su!"
Suddenly, a woman's startled shout rang in his ears, and a nimble figure appeared in a flash, instantly pulling Su An back and simultaneously kicking the messenger hard.
Su An's heart pounded wildly as he recognized the woman's upturned eyebrows and eyes. "An Wu? It's you, handsome lady!"
Last time, it was Dark Five who helped her get rid of the group of people blocking her at the granary. I never expected that he would save her life again in a crisis!
"Damn it, attack together!"
The messenger's weapon was kicked away, and he roared fiercely.
As soon as the words fell, several figures suddenly sprang out from the queue of disaster victims, all exuding a murderous aura. They pulled out short knives and frantically attacked the shop.
"Ah!" The real refugees, who hadn't expected there to be an assassin hidden in the group, were thrown into chaos and scattered in all directions to escape.
The people from Fuhai who were standing to the side were dumbfounded. Only then did they cry out in a shrill voice, their faces pale, "Protect the Emperor! Quickly, protect the Emperor!"
The emperor was accompanied by twenty guards, but there were others lurking in the shadows, including his trusted confidant Cheng Chang, who immediately led his men to attack the assassins.
"Miss, remember to stay behind me." Anwu said succinctly, firmly protecting Su An as they retreated away from the battlefield.
Chu Yi watched in shock as swords flashed and shadows danced outside. Seeing Su An being protected by someone, he was so angry that his veins bulged.
"You insolent fools, why aren't you all coming to protect me?!"
Su An couldn't help but curse under his breath again.
The assassins are still being kept out, and the emperor is jumping up and down in fear. He's even more cowardly than her!
With a snort, she thought, "Better to die than to die myself," and twitched her ears as if she hadn't heard anything.
Fortunately, Lin Yong received the news in time, and just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, he quickly brought his men to join the attack.
Seeing that they were outnumbered, the assassins retreated in the blink of an eye, and knowing their way around, they disappeared without a trace in a short time.
"What a bunch of useless trash!"
Not having caught a single survivor, Chu Yi cursed angrily.
Suddenly remembering something, he angrily opened the crumpled letter in his hand.
"Hehe, my good imperial uncle really cares about my safety. He keeps urging me to return to the capital because this place is not safe. There are also spies from the Northern Barbarians and refugees who have come here together?"
He paused, then narrowed his eyes coldly as he looked at the contents of the letter and said, "Last time, the Imperial Uncle was also assassinated. Was it done by a spy from the Northern Barbarians?"
"In my opinion, this is utter nonsense!"
Chu Yi flew into a rage and tore the letter to shreds, a fierce glint in his eyes: "It's clear that the Imperial Uncle is colluding with the Northern Hu. The letter was also sent by a Northern Hu spy. They want to assassinate me, betray the country and usurp the throne. What audacity!"
Hearing this, everyone around was greatly surprised.
Fu Hai and the others immediately knelt down, pleading, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
Su An remained standing upright, not out of rebellion, but because she was shocked and angered by the emperor's words.
She looked at Chu Yi with disbelief, "Your Majesty, that's absolutely impossible. I was right there when Fu Zhun was assassinated last time, and I can testify that Fu Zhun was unaware of it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yi, who was already furious, immediately turned his attention to her, "I almost forgot about you. You have been colluding with the traitor Fu Zhun for a long time, and you must have been involved in the assassination."
"Even your suggestion that I distribute porridge today is suspicious; perhaps you are a spy from the Northern Barbarians!"
ha? ? ?
Su An was so angry she laughed; her fingertips were trembling.
Seeing this, Lin Yong immediately knelt down, cupped his hands, and said in a stern voice, "I beg Your Majesty to see the truth. Su An is a native of the county and has always been law-abiding. There is absolutely no way he could be associated with the Northern Hu!"
"This humble official is willing to stake his life on Su An's innocence!"
Thinking of everything Su An had contributed to the county, and Fu Zhun's dying wish, Lin Yong went all out, kowtowed heavily, and shouted.
Chu Yi stared intently at his official hat, then suddenly his smile grew even more sinister.
"I never imagined that the Imperial Uncle would even bribe such a lowly official. What benefits did he promise you that made you willingly follow him and risk your lives?"
The emperor's overwhelming rage, coupled with his oppressive aura, caused Lin Yong to break out in a cold sweat, even though the emperor was young. His innate ruthlessness as a ruler still made Lin Yong break out in a cold sweat.
"Your Majesty is wise; this humble official and the prince are not..."
"Enough, enough with the nonsense. It only annoys me!" Chu Yi was furious after surviving an assassination attempt.
He waved his hand dismissively and shouted, "Cheng Chang!"
"Imprison Su An and this magistrate. They are both suspects. You must investigate them thoroughly!"
At this critical juncture, His Majesty is probably suspicious of everyone, so Cheng Chang dared not delay any longer: "Yes!"
I was afraid that if I answered even a second too slowly, I would be suspected!
Looking at this emperor who showed no regard for family, Su An felt utterly shocked and bewildered.
"No wonder the world doesn't respect you; you are a complete tyrant!"
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