Whether they wanted to burn incense and worship Buddha or donate incense money, the high officials and nobles in Beijing all liked to go to the Huguo Temple in the southern suburbs.

The Qiao family's carriage drove out of the South City Gate, drove on the official road for about half a quarter of an hour, and then turned onto the road to the Huguo Temple.

Most people go there in the morning to burn incense and worship Buddha, while those who go there in the afternoon usually go sightseeing and there are fewer people there.

For example, at this time, there were no other families on the way up the mountain except the Qiao family's convoy.

Qiao Tianjing rode his horse beside the car, chatting with the people inside from time to time. Occasionally, when he mentioned something interesting, he would chuckle.

On the hillside in the distance, dozens of people were lurking, watching this scene closely.

"Lord Feng, how is it?" the secret guard asked in a low voice.

Zhu Feng's gaze was fixed on Qiao Tianjing's face, and he slightly raised his brows after a while.

"It's Qiao Tianjing for sure."

When the secret guards heard this, they immediately perked up.

"Please give me your instructions, Master Feng!"

Zhu Feng exhaled slightly and whispered, "Where is Gong Yue?"

"grown ups!"

Gong Yue is a burly man whose face is covered and his appearance cannot be seen clearly. He carries a simple bow on his back.

Zhu Feng ordered in a cold voice: "Gong Yue, shoot the carriage!"

"yes!"

Gong Yue responded sternly, took a few steps back, climbed up a tree, adjusted his posture, and drew his bow and arrow!

I saw the muscles in his arms flexing, and the bowstring was pulled to the extreme, making a faint, teeth-grinding sound.

call out--

The sharp arrow flew out, as fast as lightning!

Without giving anyone time to react, the arrow whizzed through the curtain of the carriage!

Zhufeng's heart suddenly tightened!

No matter who dies from the Qiao family today, as long as the news reaches Qiao Zhongguo's ears, it will be enough to make him very upset!

"ah--"

Almost at the same time, a sharp female voice came from the Qiao family's carriage, high-pitched, terrified, and full of despair!

Zhufeng clearly saw that Qiao Tianjing suddenly opened his mouth, the blood color on his face instantly faded, and he jumped from the horse's back to the front of the car!

"mother!!!"

His voice was trembling and full of panic.

It’s really Mrs. Qiao!

Zhu Feng was overjoyed and waved his hand fiercely at the secret guards beside him.

"superior!"

Killing one today would be a profit, killing two would be a pleasant surprise, and killing them all would probably drive Qiao Zhongguo crazy!

As soon as Qiao Tianjing lifted a corner of the car curtain, the four family guards behind the car surrounded him and whispered:

"There's a thief!"

Qiao Tianjing suddenly turned his head to look, the fear on his face was real, but there was a gleam of light in his eyes!

——The arrow must have come from where Zhufeng is! Job, it’s up to you!

Ten killers rushed down the slope, the sharp swords in their hands flashing dazzlingly in the sun, with murderous intent in their eyes.

"Protect the Madam and the Master!"

Jiawei roared and rushed forward to attack.

Two fists are no match for four hands, and soon an assassin bypassed the guards and attacked Qiao Tianjing and the carriage!

Qiao Tianjing drew his sword and fought desperately, but his martial arts skills were still lacking, and he was immediately forced off the carriage by the two assassins.

Qiao Tianjing looked extremely flustered and asked quickly, "Who are you?"

"Oh--"

The killer sneered contemptuously, turned around and jumped onto the carriage.

Zhufeng was looking at the whole situation from a distant slope, and his heart was in his throat when he saw this!

As long as Mrs. Qiao and Miss Qiao are dead, they will withdraw immediately!

Zhufeng saw the curtain of the car being lifted, but the secret guard was too tall and completely blocked the scene inside the car.

What happened? Why didn't the secret guard move?

Zhufeng was so nervous that he leaned forward slightly.

"ah--"

A sharp scream suddenly rang out, and Zhufeng's whole body suddenly stiffened.

Because the scream came from the secret guard!

The secret guard fell backwards, with a dagger stuck in his left eye, up to the handle. He was dead when he fell to the ground!

"If you dare to lift my curtain, I will poke your eyes out!"

A figure lifted the curtain and came out swiftly. Although she was dressed as a woman, her pretty face clearly showed that of a young girl!

"Master, how did I perform?"

When she straightened up, she was still holding a rag doll by its ankle in her hand.

This is Qiao Bo’s daughter, her maiden name is Dalian. She has been practicing martial arts since she was young and has a fierce temper!

Qiao Tianjing curved his eyebrows and blocked the sharp sword that was coming towards him. In the midst of his busy schedule, he glanced at the opposite hillside.

The moment he saw the secret guard being stabbed, Zhu Feng already had a very bad premonition in his heart.

When Qiao Dalian lifted the curtain and walked out, his premonition was confirmed.

At this moment, Zhu Feng truly understood the Second Prince's instructions.

——Never underestimate the Qiao family!

"We've fallen into a trap! Retreat!"

Zhufeng stood up suddenly and shouted to the secret guards at the bottom of the slope.

"Hey, you still want to leave?"

A sinister voice suddenly sounded from not far behind Zhufeng, making the hairs on his body stand on end!

He suddenly turned around and saw ten men in black surrounding him, with a dagger at his neck!

Zhufeng's pupils shrank suddenly when he saw this!

The fact that these people appeared so quietly meant that they had been lying in ambush here long ago, even earlier than him!

"My Lord, go!"

Gong Yue had just raised his voice when the man in black behind him wiped his neck cleanly!

"Go ahead and kill them on the spot!"

The leading man in black gave an order in a cold voice, and ten men jumped forward!

The sound of fighting on the slope came over instantly. Upon hearing the sound, the Second Prince's secret guards immediately retreated, shouting:

"Protect the adults!"

Qiao Tianjing curled his lips slightly when he saw this.

Still want to leave? Zhu Feng didn't think that only his Qiao family was here today, right?

“Here!”

A noise suddenly came from behind. The second prince's secret guard looked back and saw that the man was wearing official uniform and was actually a constable from Daxing County!

Upon hearing the voice, Qiao Tianjing immediately turned around and shouted, "I am Qiao Tianjing, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. There is a thief here, come and catch him!"

Qiao Tianjing!

When the Daxing County constable heard that it was the eldest son of the Qiao family, he became even more anxious and hurried to help with his knife in hand!

"Don't worry, Master Qiao. I am the constable Chu Sheng from Daxing County. I will definitely bring the thief to justice!"

Eight constables chased after him and immediately entangled the secret guard who was about to withdraw!

Seeing this, Qiao Dalian quickly put away her scimitar and returned to Qiao Tianjing, whispering, "Master, you didn't say you called the official family!"

Qiao Tianjing smiled faintly when he heard this.

The entire southern suburbs including the Huguo Temple are under the jurisdiction of Daxing County. How can we bypass Daxing County if we encounter bandits blocking the road and killing people?

Since the Second Prince has become so rampant as to order his subordinates to kill imperial officials and their families, can this matter still be kept secret?

cannot!

Not only that, he wanted to make a big fuss and bring it before the Emperor, to let him see just how difficult the Qiao family's situation had become!

As long as Zhufeng is caught today, no matter he is dead or alive, his face will be enough to nail the Second Prince down for plotting to murder the Qiao family!