Chapter 297 Another Killing Order
"Call my grandpa!"
The words "Master is here" were spoken with great skill, which showed how much Wei Changtian valued his life.
Although Chu Xianping's analysis made sense, the Dafeng court would most likely not allow itself to get into trouble in Fengyuan.
But in this kind of situation, it is better to be safe than sorry.
After all, he had killed a third-rank general under the city of Yuanzhou. It was impossible to say that the people of Dafeng did not bear any grudge against him.
Even if Li Wutong needs help from me now, what should I do if he gets rid of me after he has done his job? So I feel more at ease with Qin Zhengqiu by my side.
What's more, are it really true that only people from Dafeng want to kill me?
Daning capital, Shiqu Pavilion.
"Your Majesty, the battle in Yuanzhou has lasted for five days. The defense of Fengxian County is impregnable. Dafeng's repeated attacks were easily repelled by General Wu and his soldiers."
"Wei Yanyu and the remnants of the Xu family have not yet been found. The Xuanjing Division has not contributed much to this matter. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Ministry of Justice to find out anything on its own."
"After Sir Liang returned to Shuzhou City, he stayed indoors for several days. The spy we planted in the general's mansion has disappeared."
“.”
Slightly different from the warm feeling outside, the solemn and dignified hall was somewhat chilly.
Li Huaizhong stood beside a huge desk, reporting some important recent developments one by one.
Ning Yongnian didn't even raise his head, as if he didn't hear anything and continued to review the memorial in his hand.
".Your Majesty, I have finished speaking."
As these words were spoken, the only sound in the hall was the rustling of pages folding and turning.
Li Huaizhong certainly didn't dare to disturb Ning Yongnian, and stood there for a long time in the same posture as before, before he heard a sentence -
"Where's Wei Changtian?"
"Your Majesty, there is no news from Feng Yuan yet, but if the previous intelligence is correct, he should have arrived by now."
"Is Longque really with him?"
"yes."
“.”
The conversation came to an abrupt end and there was another silence.
Ning Yongnian picked up a pen and circled a red circle at the end of a memorial, then closed it, picked up a new one and began to read it.
His expression remained calm, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
However, Li Huaizhong didn't need to guess, because he soon heard the answer with his own ears.
"Send a few people from the Dragon Guard to Fengyuan."
"Tell Longque to kill Wei Changtian."
“.”
His pupils suddenly contracted, and his body trembled slightly.
Li Huaizhong's reaction proved that he was very surprised at the moment, but the old eunuch adjusted himself quickly and regained his composure before Ning Yongnian looked up at him.
"Yes, I will do it right away, but..."
Li Huaizhong asked softly: "Your Majesty, Longque has been following Wei Changtian for a long time. If this action fails and falls into the hands of the latter, then..."
"It will be a token of Liu family's loyalty."
Ning Yongnian turned his gaze back to the memorial: "Ask the Dragon Guards to bring it to her."
"I understand."
Li Huaizhong immediately understood that Ning Yongnian wanted to frame the assassination on the Liu family, which had long been exterminated.
He nodded slightly, and then asked: "Your Majesty, what if Longque escapes by chance?"
Escape by luck.
This question is asking whether Youjia is dead or alive if the assassination fails.
"Old Li"
Ning Yongnian didn't raise his head, but asked with a half-smile, "Why do you seem to be sure that this will fail?"
"emperor."
Li Huaizhong's heart trembled, but his expression did not change at all: "Wei Changtian is too insidious and cunning. I am really worried."
"Um."
Nodding, Ning Yongnian did not doubt Li Huaizhong's words too much.
The red pen in his hand paused slightly, and after pondering for a moment, he softly answered the question.
"If Longque failed to succeed, he was lucky enough to escape."
"Then let her come back."
“.”
"yes."
The unexpected answer made Li Huaizhong stunned for a moment, and then he bowed and left the hall.
return.
I didn't expect it. An hour later.
"Eunuch, we will not let the emperor down!"
With the sonorous oaths, the four top masters among the Dragon Guards left the palace secretly, carrying the tokens of the Liu family's death squads and heading straight for Fengyuan.
Li Huaizhong looked at the backs of the people leaving and couldn't help but think of the scene that happened on Jiuding Mountain a few months ago.
Both orders were for You Jia to kill Wei Changtian.
It’s just that the first time it was a self-torture trick directed and acted by Wei Changtian himself, but this time it was real.
Li Huaizhong certainly knew that You Jia would never be able to execute orders like last time, but he also didn't know how Wei Changtian would arrange the next counterattack.
He turned his head to look at the flickering candlelight in the corner of the dark room and waved his hand.
"laugh!"
Several candles were extinguished at the same time, leaving only a luminous pearl that emitted a faint light, projecting the various weapons displayed in the room onto the wall, like a movie waiting to begin.
Master Wei, we are looking forward to watching this big show.
Fengyuan, Princess Mansion.
In the spacious and bright room, Wei Changtian and You Jia were sitting opposite each other.
When Wei Changtian came to Fengyuan, there was always someone guarding him whether he was eating or sleeping, making it inconvenient for him to do anything.
Now that they had arrived in Fengyuan, Li Wutong seemed to no longer be so worried that he would run away, so he finally had the opportunity to talk to Youjia alone.
"Miss You."
Looking at You Jia, Wei Changtian got straight to the point: "Why did you come to Feng Yuan?"
"I"
You Jia probably guessed that Wei Changtian would ask this, so she hesitated for a moment before saying softly, "Sir, I'm worried about your safety."
"Miss You, you are only a fourth-rank official. If something really happens, you probably won't be able to help."
Although Wei Changtian himself was only at the fifth rank and his realm was not as good as You Jia's, he still shook his head and said shamelessly: "To be honest, I'm afraid I will have to take your safety into consideration when the time comes, which will only cause trouble for me."
“S-Sorry.”
With her head lowered, You Jia apologized aggrievedly, as if she had really become a burden to Wei Changtian.
"Forget it, since we're already here, let's just leave it at that."
Wei Changtian waved his hand and asked calmly, "By the way, does the Dragon Guard have any spies in Dafeng?"
"No."
You Jia raised her head and answered truthfully, "Sir, there are very few Dragon Guards. At most, there are only a hundred or so of them, and they are never responsible for gathering intelligence."
"Is that so? Then you."
Wei Changtian tapped the table with his knuckles and was about to ask something else when there was a sudden knock on the door.
Without finishing his words, he opened the door with a frown, and standing outside was Li Wutong, who had changed his clothes.
"Master Wei, I have to go to the palace to see my father now."
"oh."
Wei Changtian nodded suspiciously: "Princess, why are you telling me this?"
"You come with me!"
Li Wutong glared angrily, and no one knew what he was angry about.
"Father wants to see you!"
(End of this chapter)
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