"What did you say? Someone is trying to assassinate you!" Emperor Kangxi exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, when I reached the dense forest, I was suddenly attacked by assassins in black. I suspect that these people were able to accurately track my movements, and that they came prepared. In other words, their master knew that Father Emperor would be hunting in the Western Hills, and they made preparations in advance," the Fourth Prince said.
Liang Jiugong and "Kangxi" exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. This was something that the Kangxi Emperor, who was currently in the Qianqing Palace, had not anticipated.
"Were any survivors?" Emperor Kangxi asked, concealing the surprise in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, they were all trained assassins. There was no time to spare any survivors; they all committed suicide together," the Fourth Prince said.
"Can we find anything on them that can identify them?" Liang Jiugong asked.
"Nothing at all. There's nothing on them that can identify them. Father, I'm worried that someone might harm you. They were able to lie in ambush there beforehand, and even acted as if they were prepared in advance. I suspect that my concubine's disappearance is also related to these people," the Fourth Prince said.
Emperor Kangxi was inwardly nervous, because the Fourth Prince's words implied that someone was secretly plotting a scheme. This time it was against the Fourth Prince; next time it could be against him. He nodded and asked, "Do you have anyone you suspect?"
The Fourth Prince thought for a moment, then shook his head. His intuition told him it was related to the Crown Prince, but he had no evidence.
Emperor Kangxi said, "Strengthen patrols. Increase the number of patrols from three shifts per group at night to six shifts per group."
Liang Jiugong quickly agreed. Seeing that Kangxi had increased the defenses, the Fourth Prince hurriedly said, "Father, why don't we end the hunt here? I'm worried they might make another move. We don't know who they are or where they're hiding."
After a moment's thought, Emperor Kangxi said, "No need. They are not that arrogant yet. I will be careful."
When the Fourth Prince saw that Kangxi refused to listen to advice and insisted on going hunting, he had no choice but to agree.
"You must be tired. Go and rest. I will investigate this matter thoroughly," Emperor Kangxi advised the Fourth Prince.
Fourth Master didn't want to say anything more. He was still thinking about Lanqin's matter, so he withdrew.
After the Fourth Prince left, "Kangxi" seemed to finally let down his guard. He had put a lot of thought and effort into making this performance a success.
“Your Majesty, you see, things have come to this point, there’s no turning back. We must finish this charade,” said Emperor Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Everything is prepared. Nothing will happen." Liang Jiugong could see that the double was also nervous, so he quickly reassured him, "His Majesty has specially dispatched a secret guard to ensure your safety."
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand and said, "Eunuch, it's not that I'm afraid. It's just that even Prince Yong has been assassinated. Shouldn't we report this to the Emperor immediately?"
Liang Jiugong said, "Don't worry, the Emperor in the palace is fully aware of what's happening here. I'll play along with you until the end."
Emperor Kangxi felt that too many things had happened that day, so he said, "I don't want to think about it anymore. Help me wash up. I want to sleep."
Liang Jiugong personally helped "Kangxi" up and then helped him back to his bedroom.
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