Chapter 58 The maidservant in your house really knows how to serve people!
It turns out that all the strange things that happened tonight were done by Xiyan alone!
She was ordered by Xiao Nanyan to assassinate Xu Jingzhen during this birthday banquet.
Xiyan knew clearly that in order to successfully assassinate Xu Jingzhen, she had to create a great chaos, take advantage of the chaos, lure away Helian Feng and Chu Jin, and leave Xu Jingzhen alone before she could succeed.
But what kind of riots should be created to achieve twice the result with half the effort?
While he was thinking hard, Helian Shu happened to show off to Xiao Nanyue that she had prepared a fireworks feast for her father and would release a giant Kongming longevity lantern to celebrate the emperor's birthday.
After hearing this, Xiyan couldn't help but feel moved.
Helian Shu said that this Kongming lantern is huge in size and must be able to carry people into the sky. If so, it will definitely attract everyone's attention.
However, this person must be of great importance but light in weight.
Therefore, this person is either a woman or a child!
As luck would have it, she accidentally saw the Sixth Prince teasing a palace maid, causing her to be punished, and she couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
This child is lawless, overbearing and arrogant, and he deserves a lesson. In addition, he is mischievous and curious by nature, making him a perfect chess piece.
So, she set her sights on Helian Ji.
When the fireworks were in full bloom, Xiyan took advantage of the fact that Concubine Li Shufei and others were attracted by the beautiful fireworks. She seized the opportunity and kicked a firework tube that was still burning and sparkling on the ground past Helian Ji with her toes.
Helian Ji's attention was instantly attracted, and he ran to the base of the wall following the rolling firework tube.
Xiyan quickly hid in a dark corner, lowered her voice, and deliberately spoke with a hint of mystery:
"I heard that the back hall will be releasing Kongming lanterns soon. As long as you tie the ribbons tightly around your body, you can fly into the sky like a kite!"
The Sixth Prince was bold and playful by nature, and his eyes lit up instantly when he heard this. He wanted to find out who was talking, but he couldn't find anyone in the direction of the voice. However, he was really curious, so he ran towards the back hall without hesitation.
Seeing the fish take the bait, Xiyan quietly followed him.
When she reached the back hall, she threw a few unburned fireworks in her hand into the distance.
The two eunuchs in the back hall who were in charge of setting off Kongming lanterns didn't know what it was and hurried over to check it out.
When the Sixth Prince saw the eunuch leave, he was very excited. He secretly tied the long ribbon under the Kongming lantern around his waist and hid on the other side of the hall.
Not long after, the two eunuchs returned and received the order. The Kongming lantern slowly rose up, and Helian Ji's body was also carried into the air.
Sure enough, everyone discovered that there was a person hanging under the Kongming lantern. It was the Sixth Prince Helian Ji. Suddenly, everyone was in chaos, with shouts and screams coming one after another.
When Helian Feng saw that his brother was in danger, he could no longer ignore it, so he called Chu Jin to go forward and rescue him.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Xiyan took advantage of the chaos and pulled out the sharp ice hidden in her sleeve.
Xu Jingzhen was a minister of Southern Zhao. The life or death of Prince Tianqi was not that important to him. He simply stood under the eaves and watched the excitement from afar.
Taking advantage of the situation and the cover of night, Xiyan went around behind Xu Jingzhen like a ghost and thrust the sharp ice into his body without hesitation until it was completely absorbed.
Xu Jingzhen's eyes widened, and before he could even utter a cry, he died.
After killing Xu Jingzhen, Xiyan retreated back to Xiao Nanyue's side without leaving a trace.
From the beginning to the end, people's attention was focused on the safety of the Sixth Prince. Who would pay attention to a weak woman?
Everything was going smoothly, but there was a slip-up. As she hurriedly passed the ice jar, she reached out to break the sharp ice, and the tiny ice spike below scratched her palm...
At this moment, Helian Cong ordered a thorough investigation to see whoever had a wound on his hand might be the murderer, or at least it would be difficult to escape suspicion.
If she were discovered, Xiao Nanyue would definitely be implicated.
Will he care about her life or death?
not necessarily!
It seems that she needs to think of a way to save herself quickly before she notices their seats!
Seeing that the guards were conducting their investigation in an orderly manner, it wouldn't be long before they would find their table.
Xiyan's heart was in her throat. She knew that she didn't have much time left!
At this moment, Helian Shu frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in her tone:
"Brother Yan, what happened tonight is too bizarre! The Sixth Prince was hanged from the sky, and the envoy from Southern Zhao was murdered. It seems that the person behind this must have been planning this for a long time."
Xiao Nanyan nodded slightly: "Yes! That's right!"
"Fortunately, my eldest brother is very perceptive. It won't be long before this assassin's true form is revealed!"
The two were chatting when a pair of delicate hands suddenly rested on Xiao Nanyan's shoulders, and a soft and coquettish voice suddenly rang out:
"Your Highness, you've been so tired tonight, and you've drunk too much. Let me rub your shoulders to help you relax!"
The speaker was Xi Yan.
Xiao Nanyan's lips trembled, he glanced at her sideways, and patted her hand gently:
"Alright! Of all the maids in this mansion, you are the only one who serves me the best!"
Seeing the two of them exchanging glances, Xiyan's watery eyes seemed to be filled with intoxicating poison. Xiao Nanyan closed his eyes slightly, with a look of enjoyment on his face.
Helian Shu saw it, her nails dug deep into her palms, but a sweet smile appeared on her face:
"Brother Yan, the maidservant in your house is really good at serving people! I guess she usually whispers sweet words in your ear to make you happy, right?"
Xiao Nanyan hummed without raising his eyelids.
Helian Shu placed the celadon cup on the table, and the armor scratched the cup holder with a harsh sound:
"In that case, I'd like to trouble your beautiful maid to pour me a cup of tea!"
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