"Of course I'm not satisfied."
"You... I haven't even suspected you yet. My brother-in-law has never associated with you. Sending you an invitation was just a formality. You've never participated in any activities organized by my brother-in-law before. Why did you suddenly come today? Maybe you want to harm my brother-in-law, seize his military power to strengthen your own forces. Don't you think so!"
Sima Jing stared straight at him without saying anything, but his gaze alone was enough to frighten the young master.
"What are you glaring at me for? I suspect you're all in cahoots! Guards, arrest them all!"
Sima Jing kicked him, and he flew out of the air.
This frail young master couldn't withstand Sima Jing's kick; he crashed into a pillar and immediately fainted.
The people from the Prince of Yan's residence quickly surrounded them.
"Prince Min!"
Sima Jing's calm gaze fell upon them.
"A bunch of useless trash."
As soon as he finished speaking, his personal guards pushed through the crowd and came over.
"Your Highness, we couldn't catch up, we only found this."
As he spoke, Prince Min's personal guard handed Sima Jing a small black wooden plaque.
The small wooden sign has patterns on it, and a large "天" (heaven) character on it.
"This is the token of Tianyu Pavilion, the number one assassin organization in the martial arts world. When the Prince of Yan was assassinated, I sent people to chase after him, but the assassin was very skilled and escaped. We only found this token."
“The Prince of Yan was injured by assassins from Tianyu Pavilion, but that doesn’t mean everyone present is innocent. I will take full responsibility for this matter and will make sure the truth comes out. Everyone has been frightened today, so I will arrange for someone to take you all home now.”
Hearing him say that, the anxious crowd breathed a sigh of relief.
The people of the Prince of Yan's residence disagreed.
"Prince Min, how can you let them go..."
"What, you don't believe I can investigate this matter?"
"I wouldn't dare."
"Then shut up."
No one dared to object.
The general merely gave Zhao Shi'an a displeased look.
As everyone left, the young master and the people from the Prince of Yan's mansion also departed.
Sima Jing then looked at Fang Qing and the others.
He nodded to Zhao Shi'an in greeting, then looked at Fang Qing.
Are you alright?
Fang Qing shook her head.
She was fine.
"When did the Prince return to the capital?"
Sima Jing disliked her polite yet respectful attitude and looked at her with his lips pressed tightly together.
Just like when he was young and stubborn.
For some reason, that domineering aura just now vanished.
A smile appeared in Fang Qing's eyes.
When did you get back?
This time, his tone was relaxed and familiar.
Sima Jing then loosened his tightly pursed lips and revealed a smile.
I returned to Beijing yesterday, and it was late, so I didn't bother you.
Zhao Shi'an almost couldn't help but roll his eyes.
He interrupted them, "Qing'er, since everything's alright here, let's go home."
"Then we'll be going. Let's meet again another day."
Sima Jing nodded.
After Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an left, Princess Min'er curiously looked at Sima Jing again before following Fang Qing.
"Fang Qing, is that Prince Min a very powerful person?"
"Yes, the current emperor's younger brother, the marshal guarding the southwest."
"I thought all military generals were like my big guy, I didn't expect there to be one as good-looking as him."
"What, do you regret marrying Fang Zhu?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't say anything, but I think Prince Min treats you quite well."
"I have some kind of connection with him."
Princess Min'er wanted to ask something else, but Zhao Shi'an pulled Fang Qing a little closer to him.
"Why do you ask so many questions? Should I send you back?"
Princess Min'er pouted and gave Fang Qing a meaningful look.
"Look at your dog, it's so annoying."
"Where do you think you are? If you cause any more trouble for Qing'er, I'll send you back to the Northwest immediately."
"you!"
Princess Min'er looked at Fang Qing, "Look at him!"
Fang Qing shook her head helplessly.
Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an rode in a horse-drawn carriage back to the city.
"What happened with the Prince of Yan?"
The Prince of Yan is the least prominent of the current emperor's younger brothers. He gained some military power after marrying the daughter of the Duke of Qingyang, who had some military authority.
The Prince of Yan held no important position in the court, and it's unclear how such a leisurely prince came to have his life targeted.
Zhao Shi'an pointed to the top of his head.
Fang Qing paused for a moment before realizing the meaning behind Zhao Shi'an's gesture.
It is the Emperor.
"Has he gone mad? In the past few years, he has been eliminating dissidents. Any royal relative with any real power has been suppressed by him. Even the Prince of Yan has been treated like this. Could it be that the next one will be the Prince of Min?"
Zhao Shi'an held her hand.
"Given the Emperor's close brotherly bond with Prince Min, he would probably be willing to give the entire empire to his younger brother."
After a pause, Zhao Shi'an said, "Besides, how do you think Sima Jing is innocent?"
Fang Qing raised her eyebrows.
Suddenly, I remembered what that foolish young master had said earlier.
Sima Jing never participated in such activities, but he suddenly showed up this time.
Moreover, Sima Jing only returned to the capital yesterday. If there was nothing else going on, why would he come to a place like this?
"That assassin..."
"Assassin organizations can be hired as long as you have money. Sima Jing's purpose in coming here is to put the power to investigate this matter in his hands."
"How is the Prince of Yan's injury?" Fang Qing asked.
"The injuries are not serious. It seems that His Majesty did not intend to kill the Prince of Yan this time, otherwise he would not have sent only one assassin."
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