Chapter 951: Blade Light

At the Zhou Mansion, Zhou Shuren sent people to inquire about the news. The days are long in summer and it is still light now. The assassination attempt in the capital has spread and the Zhou family also knows the news. Chang Lian and Rong Chuan were not injured, but the servants who were protecting them were injured.

Of course, the news may not be accurate. It is fortunate that no one was killed although blood was seen.

Zhu Lan said with a lingering fear: "Since entering the capital, the coachmen and servants around Chang Lian are all good at martial arts in the mansion. My caution has paid off."

It is better to be safe than sorry. Her caution was proven again. She did not like to reflect after something happened. She preferred to plan ahead and think of everything she could think of. She thanked herself for her prudence again.

Zhou Shuren frowned, "I don't know when Chang Lian will leave the palace."

Zhulan was worried about Changlian. Something happened to Changlian. Zhulan kept it a secret from Dong and the others. Only her eldest and second brothers knew about it. She said to them, "You two should go and rest first. We will wait for Changlian to come back."

Yang Zhumu and Yang Zhulin knew that they would not be able to help if they stayed, and their brother-in-law would have to take into account that they would avoid certain words. Yang Zhumu said, "Then we will go back first. Chang Lian will tell us when he comes back."

Zhulan understood that if she didn't tell her elder and second brothers, they wouldn't rest. "Okay."

Outside the palace gate, Prince of Qi Zhang Jingyang and others frowned when they heard that their father did not want to see them. They all saw that their father valued Rongchuan. This time Rongchuan was in trouble and there was an assassination attempt in the capital. Their father must be angry.

Zhang Jingyang turned around and looked at the third and fourth brothers, "Your courage really shocks me."

Zhang Jingshi's eyes widened, "Second brother, stop spitting blood at me."

Zhang Jingxi sneered, "I think the second brother is the most guilty."

Zhang Jingyang circled around the third and fourth brothers twice, "We have been brothers for so many years, you really impressed me. I am very scared now, stay away from me."

Zhang Jingshi narrowed his eyes and said, "Second brother's eloquence also surprised me. Now I know that second brother's eloquence is so good. He can easily turn right into wrong. I admire him. I admire him."

Zhang Jingxi mocked, "Second brother, this is the palace gate. You and I haven't even entered the palace gate. Save your saliva. This is not the government hall. Father can't hear you."

Zhang Jingyang chuckled twice, turned around and left quickly. After walking a few steps, he suddenly turned his head and said to Zhang Yang who had been standing silently, "It can't be you. They say that if you don't say anything, it's better to say something than to startle others. I think you, Lao Wu, are the one who can do great things."

Zhang Yang was immersed in his own thoughts when he suddenly heard his second brother's words. He was startled, "Second brother, I don't understand what you are saying."

Zhang Jingyang said playfully, "I think you were quite brave in the last incident with Zhang Jinghong. If it weren't for Zhang Jinghong's good luck, it would have been more than just a bruise."

Zhang Jingshi and Zhang Jingxi turned their heads to the side, and there was a hint of consideration in their eyes.

Zhang Yang's heart was pounding, and he was afraid that what was said at the palace gate would surely reach his father's ears. He was angry, and his second brother knew everything that pissed him off. He was also resentful, resentful of his own weakness, but he didn't dare to refute his second brother when he spoke.

Zhang Jingyang really got into the carriage this time, but after getting in, he squinted his eyes and wondered who would make the move. He also thought about starting with Rongchuan, but later he held back. It was because his father was good to Rongchuan, and Rongchuan's appearance meant something different to his father. He knew that his father would be furious, so he waited. He knew that under normal circumstances, someone would not be able to resist taking action, and the capital was still too quiet.

He just didn't expect it to start like this, an assassination in the capital, a challenge to his father. As for the extra Zhou Changlian, he really didn't care much about it. He just didn't know what his father had found out.

An hour later, Jianyan and Shenxing finally received the news that Changlian had returned. Zhulan and Zhou Shuren had been waiting there.

Zhulan reached out to touch her son's body. His clothes had been changed and were no longer official uniforms. After confirming that her son was not injured, Zhulan's legs felt a little weak. Her reason told her that if something really happened to Chang Lian, the palace would definitely send a message to the Zhou family. But she was really worried because she didn't see her son.

Even though Chang Lian was already a teenager when she took over, she had raised him all these years. Chang Lian was her son. "I'm glad you're not hurt. Is Rong Chuan hurt?"

Chang Lian was frightened at first, but now he is calm and clear-headed. "Mom, I'm not hurt at all, and Rong Chuan is fine too!"

Zhou Shuren looked carefully and found that Chang Lian was indeed fine except that his face was a little pale. "As long as he is safe, I'm glad."

Chang Lian looked at his parents, feeling sad. He must have scared them today. "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Zhulan supported Changlian who was about to kneel, "Why are you kneeling? You were frightened today but you still want to go to the palace. It's hard for you."

The Emperor must be furious when Rongchuan got into trouble, and Changlian is a poor little guy who no one cares about. He is lucky that he has not been angered. He will definitely be questioned, as Changlian has experienced too much today.

Chang Lian helped his mother sit down. He was still able to talk to his parents. He felt that he had strong willpower. "Dad, something happened on the way back. Fortunately, the servants reacted quickly. Rongchuan and I also never stopped practicing martial arts, so we were not hurt."

As for how ruthless the assassin was at that time, I won’t mention it for fear of worrying my parents.

Zhou Shuren, "Today's assassination was premeditated. I'm sorry to scare you today. There's no need to say anything else. Go back and rest first. Go to the Hanlin Academy tomorrow to ask for leave and recuperate. When Rongchuan returns to the Hanlin Academy, you can go back."

Chang Lian really wanted to rest. He was exhausted both physically and mentally. "Dad, Mom, I'm going to go back and rest first."

Zhulan, "Okay, by the way, do you want to ask the doctor to prescribe tranquilizers?"

Chang Lian shook his head, "Mom, I'm fine, no need."

He was really grateful that he often went to the palace to see the emperor, and that he had the courage to not take tranquilizers. Although he had a lot of experiences today, they made him grow a lot.

Zhou Shuren felt relieved when he waited for Chang Lian to come back. He and his wife had not eaten yet and were feeling a little hungry, so he signaled Mrs. Song to bring up some food.

After Mrs. Song left, Zhou Shuren rubbed his shoulders. He had been sitting for a long time, his whole body was stiff, and his mouth was busy. "Mingyun and the others should also take leave tomorrow. It's not convenient to go to the academy these days."

Zhulan had a good memory, and then said, "I don't know if Rongchuan has left the palace, I forgot to ask just now."

Zhou Shuren, "If she left the palace, Chang Lian dared to say it just now. It seems that Rongchuan will stay in the palace."

Zhulan couldn't guess who moved the hand, so she asked, "Do you have any doubts?"

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "Not yet. There is too little information right now. I have to wait for the emperor's action."

The Zhou family does not have the power to control the news in the capital. Only the emperor has this ability. He has to analyze the situation based on the emperor's actions.

Zhu Lan's heart was deflated, and she had no strength at all. Zhou Shuren had no direction at the moment, and she was even more lost. Everyone in Beijing was an acting school, wearing fake faces, real and fake. She sighed, "I can't eat anymore, you eat, I'll go back and rest first."

Today was really tiring for her, with knife light and blood, and today was particularly intuitive.

Happy National Day, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival~~~

(End of this chapter)