Chapter 117 Are you frightened tonight?
From the moment the assassin appeared, Helian Cong protected Su Xianrou closely behind him.
Now, seeing that all the killers were killed, he turned around and looked at Su Xianrou.
But seeing that her hand holding the Buddhist beads was shaking, and the hairpin on her temples was tilted and almost fell off, he raised his hand and gently put the hairpin into the bun, softening his voice:
"My little sister was frightened! All the assassins have been killed, there is no danger anymore!"
In public, the emperor of a country actually defended his own sister-in-law in this way. Su Xianrou became more and more embarrassed and shook her head slightly.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of her sister, the queen. She was protected in the shadows by several golden-armored warriors, but her face was pale.
Helian Cong coughed lightly, flicked his sleeves and returned to the main seat. The golden dragon on the hem of his robe glowed dark red under the candlelight:
"Good Beicang, good Xuan Lie! How dare you commit such atrocities right under my nose? How despicable!"
Helian Feng stared at the corpses on the ground, his eyes flickering:
"Father, it seems that as the conflict with the Northern Cang border intensifies, Xuan Lie is not only fighting on the battlefield, but has also secretly planted many spies within Tianqi. They were even able to break through the layers of defense and sneak into this palace. It's really terrifying to think about it! If Father and Mother were really hurt, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
A sneer suddenly appeared on Xiao Nanyan's lips. He glanced carelessly at the mess on the ground:
"Your Highness, I have a point to make. These assassins' hidden arrows and poison needles, which one wasn't aimed at me? They were even targeting the Concubine Dowager! But I have no grudges against Beicang, so why would they go to such great lengths at this family banquet?"
Chu Jin snorted coldly:
"I think the Regent is too evil and has angered the public!"
Xiao Nanyan curled his lips slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes:
"If that's the case, I, the king, should also reflect on myself. However, the palace is heavily guarded, yet so many Northern Cang warriors suddenly emerged. The Yulin Army should be punished, the guards should be punished, and even my uncle, as the Prime Minister of a country, cannot escape blame for the riots that broke out in the capital and the infiltration of several rebels into the palace!"
Su Lantian's robe sleeves trembled slightly, and he hurried out:
"Your Majesty, the Regent's words are strange. Although the defense of the capital falls within the scope of your duties, you have many things to do. I have already handed this defense over to the Imperial Guard and the Five Cities Military Commission. However, it is also your fault for not supervising properly."
He stole a glance at Helian Cong's gloomy face and suddenly raised his voice:
"This old minister is willing to conduct a thorough investigation of the inner court to ensure that such dangerous phenomena do not occur again."
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became cold.
Helian Cong glanced at Su Lantian and waved his hand impatiently:
"Forget it, forget it! Now is not the time to pursue responsibility. Send out orders to search the entire palace. If you find anyone suspicious, arrest them immediately. As for the Regent and his family, you will stay at the Spring Pavilion today. I will assign the Imperial Guards to guard you and escort you back to the palace tomorrow morning!"
After he finished speaking, his gaze slowly shifted to Queen Su Qinyao, and the arc of his lips raised meaningfully:
"Queen, are you frightened tonight?"
Su Qinyao's fingertips gripping the handkerchief suddenly tightened. She lowered her eyes to hide the dark current in her eyes, but her voice remained steady.
"I am fine, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. As the mistress of the Six Palaces, I should remain calm in the face of any emergency. However, my sister is deeply frightened today. Why not let me take her to the Spring Pavilion for shelter..."
“No need!”
Helian Cong interrupted:
"You will follow me back to Weiyang Palace immediately!"
Su Qinyao raised her eyes and met the dark tide surging in his eyes. That look seemed familiar, just like before...
She let out a light breath, took a few steps forward, and tried to support Helian Cong, but he pushed her away without a trace.
Then, the emperor and the empress stepped down from the platform and left Changle Palace under the escort of golden-armored warriors.
After the emperor and empress left, all the concubines and relatives also dispersed under the escort of guards and palace maids.
Su Wan followed her father Su Lantian out of the hall. Before she stepped out of the hall, she subconsciously glanced at Helian Feng, but he didn't even give her a concerned look...
At this time, Helian Feng stepped closer to Su Xianrou and bowed:
"Auntie, you were frightened today. Why don't you let Feng'er take you back to the Spring Inn?"
“No need!”
Before Su Xianrou could reply, Xiao Nanyan stood up and waved at Helian Feng:
"With this prince here, there's naturally no need to trouble His Royal Highness. However, the current mess still requires His Royal Highness and the Imperial Preceptor to order someone to clean up!"
After he finished speaking, he stepped forward to help his mother up, then turned and left.
When Xi Yan turned around, she bowed slightly to Helian Feng:
"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life!"
"No need to thank me, Miss Xiyan. If you have any troubles in the future, you can come to me!"
Xiao Nanyan, who was in front, was about to leave the palace when he suddenly turned around. His sharp eyes quickly swept over Xiyan and Manluo:
"Why, you want to stay here and help collect the bodies?"
Xiyan was shocked and quickly pulled Manluo to catch up.
When Xiao Nanyue and the others disappeared outside the palace gate, Helian Feng's smile suddenly froze.
He kicked the corpse at his feet away, picked up the hidden arrow on the ground with the tip of his boot, and glanced at Chu Jin coldly:
"Your people?"
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