Hearing this, Xu Yuehuai became even more furious: "These people are truly despicable! I must find out their identities and rescue the rest of the Imperial Guards!"
Qi Hanlin also agreed: "Yes! This matter must be addressed immediately!"
"Hmm!" Xu Yuehuai said, "However, this was most likely done by someone familiar with the Imperial Guards. Who do you suspect it might be?"
“When Marquis Ningyuan was executed, perhaps some of his remaining troops were left behind,” Qi Hanlin wondered.
Xu Yuehua frowned: "I see. It seems we need to be more prepared..."
They continued talking until night fell.
At this moment, Qi Hanlin's body had recovered some of its strength, and his life was extended thanks to Xu Yuehuai's help.
He was deeply grateful to Xu Yuehuai and decided that he would repay Xu Yuehuai for saving his life no matter what.
...
The Prince's guards moved silently through the darkness, their steps firm yet cautious, like cheetahs roaming the night.
After gathering at the Prince's Palace, they left the capital with loyalty and responsibility to the Emperor, heading to the northern suburbs and arriving at this place surrounded by valleys.
In the valley, they discovered a horrific scene: the bodies of the Imperial Guards lay scattered on the ground, stained with blood, some even unrecognizable, clearly the result of a fierce battle.
The captain of the secret guards took a deep breath, a hint of determination and resolve flashing in his eyes.
He knew that their mission was not only to find the living, but also to find out who was so disrespectful to the emperor that they dared to assassinate him.
After a long and careful search, they finally found a few living people among the corpses.
One of them was the commander of the Imperial Guard, who was pale and had a tired look in his eyes.
Upon seeing the captain of the secret guards, the commander of the Imperial Guards asked in a trembling voice, "How is His Majesty?"
The captain of the secret guards was silent for a moment, then replied, "His Majesty is well, Commander, you can rest assured."
Upon hearing this news, the commander of the Imperial Guards finally breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and then suddenly fainted.
"Come here quickly!"
Upon seeing this, the captain of the secret guards immediately called on the other guards to carry the injured man back to the palace.
They carefully supported the commander, afraid that he might be hurt again.
On the way back to the palace, they talked in hushed tones, comforting the commander and letting him know that they were always by his side.
After returning to the palace, they settled the commander and others in guest rooms, gave him some water, and helped him recover a little.
They immediately went to find a doctor to treat the commander and the others, and then the captain of the secret guards led the other secret guards to guard the door to prevent any more assassins from coming to kill them.
The atmosphere in the entire palace was tense and solemn, with everyone on edge, ready to face the challenges ahead.
After a tense night of waiting, dawn gradually broke.
The commander of the Imperial Guards finally woke up, and his eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at the guards in front of him.
He struggled to sit up and thanked the captain of the guards: "Thank you for your help last night. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have..." He couldn't finish his sentence, and tears welled up in his eyes.
The captain of the secret guard patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Commander, don't say that. This is what we should do. His Majesty has always cared about you, and so have we."
Hearing these words, the commander of the Imperial Guard felt even more grateful. He knew he was in danger, and these guards were protecting him with their lives.
Upon learning that the commander had woken up, Qi Hanlin, supported by his servants, hurriedly went to the guest room to visit him.
The commander lay in bed, pale-faced, but in relatively good spirits.
As soon as Qi Hanlin entered the guest room, he was helped to sit on the edge of the bed by a servant and asked with concern, "My dear minister, how are you feeling now? Is there anything else that bothers you?"
The commander smiled and said, "Your Majesty, why did you come in person? I should be the one visiting you."
Qi Hanlin waved his hand and said, "My dear minister, there is no need for such formalities. You have paid a heavy price to save me, and I am truly sorry for what you have done."
Upon hearing this, the commander's eyes flashed with emotion, and he said, "Your Majesty is too kind. This is simply our duty. Those rebels actually dared to harm Your Majesty; it's just that we lacked the ability to subdue them."
At this moment, Xu Yuehuai walked in from outside. After hearing this, he asked the commander, "What kind of martial arts did those assassins use? And whose men were they?"
“We didn’t have time to see their faces clearly, nor do we know what martial arts style they used,” the commander said, frowning. “We just saw that they were very agile, like well-trained people.”
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Hanlin exchanged a glance, both sensing a hint of unease. These people seemed exceptionally professional, and their objective was clearly to kill Qi Hanlin.
"No matter who they are working for, we must be on guard," Xu Yuehuai said solemnly. "This matter is of great importance, and we must find out the truth as soon as possible and give His Majesty an explanation."
The commander nodded in agreement. He knew in his heart that there must be a huge conspiracy behind this assassination attempt, and they needed to find out the truth as soon as possible to protect the Emperor and their own safety.
Qi Hanlin also said, "You are absolutely right. We must find out exactly what their purpose is."
He looked deeply at Xu Yuehuai, his eyes filled with trust and expectation. He knew that in the days to come, they would fight side by side and face this dangerous situation together.
In the days that followed, the three of them kept a close watch on the Prince's residence and also dispatched more guards to investigate the assassination attempt. Through their efforts, they quickly uncovered some clues.
It turns out that these assassins were actually remnants of the Marquis of Ningyuan's forces. They had been lurking in the capital, waiting for an opportunity to harm Qi Hanlin.
This news greatly surprised Xu Yuehuai and Qi Hanlin. They never expected that so many people remained in the remnants of the Marquis of Ningyuan's forces.
"These people are incredibly audacious!" Qi Hanlin said angrily. "Aren't they afraid of having their entire family executed?"
Xu Yuehuai frowned and said, "This matter must be thoroughly investigated, and these traitors must be wiped out in one fell swoop!"
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai strengthened the defenses of the Prince's Mansion while sending out more secret guards to track down the whereabouts of the remnants of the Ningyuan Marquis's forces.
She knew that the remnants of Marquis Ningyuan's forces were still lurking in the capital, and they could launch an attack on the Prince's residence at any time.
To ensure Qi Hanlin's safety, Xu Yuehuai made even greater efforts, sending out wave after wave of secret guards to search for any trace of the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces.
After a period of effort, the Prince's secret guards finally located the hiding place of the remnants of the Marquis of Ningyuan's forces.
This news made Xu Yuehua very happy. She knew that this hiding place would become an opportunity for her to completely eliminate the remnants of Ningyuan Marquis's forces.
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