On the main street, the emperor was attacked, and the entire fight lasted no more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
When the Prefect of the Capital arrived after receiving the news, he looked at the traces and corpses all around and felt a chill run down his spine.
He's probably really going to be dismissed.
"My lord, we have looked around and the other party has vanished without a trace. We await your instructions: should we leave the city to pursue them or search within the city?"
The Prefect of the Capital looked at the newcomer with a worried expression, and finally sighed.
"What's the point of investigating? Just wait for me to go to the palace to ask for His Majesty's opinion."
"Yes...then, sir..."
The Prefect of the Capital waved his hand, "Guard this place and don't let anyone near. Someone will come to investigate soon."
"ah?"
“Eunuch Ni has already secretly conveyed the decree that this matter is not for us to investigate.”
"……yes."
...
At this moment, the dozens of men in black who had vanished without a trace after assassinating the emperor were all in a courtyard.
"Miss Lingqin, did we do well?"
Leading the way, Xie Lingqin pulled off her face mask and looked at the group of people eager to claim credit, "Did you leave any words?"
"Don't worry, Miss, I'll keep it." Suanpizi immediately stepped forward, waiting for praise.
"I didn't realize..." Xie Lingqin pinched her chin, looking at this man who was as thin as a monkey but as shrewd as a monkey, and pointed at the axe in his hand, "You're quite skilled with this axe?"
"Hehehe..."
Upon hearing this, Suanpizi chuckled and said, "You flatter me, Miss. You flatter me."
"Did you use axes before?"
Xie Lingqin asked again.
"No, that's not it." Suanpizi patted his head sheepishly. "Well, I used to use a sword, but I offended someone, and I was afraid of being found and retaliated against, so I simply changed my weapon. This axe can be used to chop wood and kill people at the same time, so I can do both."
Xie Lingqin looked at Suanpizi and said, "It seems that your axe is now stained with dragon blood and is probably going to be wasted."
"That's right..."
As Suanpizi spoke, he sighed and looked at the axe in his hand, as if he was somewhat reluctant to part with it.
"Alright, enough joking around, let's get down to business." Xie Lingqin's tone turned serious. "You were closest to the Emperor just now, did you see him clearly?"
"I saw it. His Majesty was wearing a gold-threaded soft armor to protect himself. However, Miss, your skill is superb. I saw a needle pierce the outside of His Majesty's soft armor. His Majesty was extremely distressed at that moment."
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes fluttered slightly, not surprised, but only regretful, "It's just that the arm was cut too lightly."
“Miss, it’s not light. It will be enough to make the Emperor suffer for quite a while.”
Xie Lingqin gave Suanpizi a deep look before addressing the group, "You all, change your clothes immediately and go home separately. Those who live outside the city, according to the previous plan, will stay here and remain still."
"yes."
“Sour peas,” Xie Lingqin called out.
Suanpizi immediately straightened up. "Please give your orders, Miss."
"Throw your beloved axe at the gate of Prince Qing's mansion."
"ah?"
Suanpizi looked surprised, then suddenly realized, "Miss, you want to shift the blame to Prince Qing's mansion?"
"So, do you think the Emperor will believe that this was done by the Prince Qing's mansion?"
Xie Lingqin retorted, and Suanpizi nodded with his thin chin, "Of course I don't believe it. Miss is wise. I'll go right away."
"Better safe than sorry, I need your life to help me steal someone else."
"Don't worry, Miss."
"After you've done it, don't come back here or contact anyone. Find a place to hide."
"Yes, ma'am."
Watching Suanpizi dart out of the courtyard, Xie Lingqin turned to the others, "Tonight was just a practice run for you. From now on, we're really going to be famous. Are you nervous?"
"Yes..." The crowd initially wanted to shout, but then they quickly realized their current situation and lowered their voices, "Yes, Miss."
"Well done! So, from today onwards, you must never forget training, and in the future..."
"Miss, something's wrong, the situation has changed."
Before Xie Lingqin could finish speaking, Suanpizi, who had just left, landed on the ground with a solemn expression. "A squad of black-clad armored guards is heading this way."
"Black-clad armored guards?" Xie Lingqin frowned, pondering, "The Thunder Guards by the Emperor's side." Xie Lingqin immediately looked at Suanpizi, "So, is the leader male or female?"
"Miss, it's a woman, dressed in all black, and quite pretty."
"Miss Li, the Minister of War, possesses unparalleled beauty, a true celestial being, and you actually say she's just good-looking?" Xie Lingqin rolled her eyes at the sour grapes. "You have no taste."
Suanpizi pouted and said, "What I meant was that in my eyes, Miss, you are the most beautiful."
"Stop being silly, did you put the axe away?"
"without."
"Keep releasing them."
Suanpizi shook her head, shook her head again and again, her face full of bitterness. "Miss, if I go out and get discovered, there are so many people, I can't fight them all, I will die."
"When you die, I'll burn you extra paper money. Remember, when you put the axe down at the entrance of Prince Qing's mansion, shout loudly, 'Someone is trying to assassinate Prince Qing's mansion, do you hear me?'"
Suanpizi's eyelids twitched, and he immediately understood. He bowed respectfully with his slender willow-like body, "This subordinate will go immediately." After taking a few steps, he stopped and looked at Xie Lingqin with an expectant expression, "Then, Miss, if I am not dead, can you turn the paper money into real silver?"
"roll."
The sour pea trembled, skimmed over the courtyard wall, and rolled away.
"Miss, are you trying to use a diversionary tactic?"
A man stepped forward, looking at the spot where the sour tangerine peel had disappeared.
The man with the thick beard, named Zhang Yong, was the one who had started criticizing Xie Lingqin's training methods last night in that mountain hollow, and who had later come to accept them wholeheartedly.
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