novelraw Chapter 365: Prince Dugu is assassinated
Chapter 365: Prince Dugu is assassinated
In the evening, the two of them rode away from the racecourse and found an inn to rest for the day. Before dawn the next morning, the two of them set off back to Shengjing.
Yan Li's birthday has arrived.
The time was just right, so I hurried back to Princess Shengjing's Mansion and had a day's rest, just in time to attend the palace banquet held in the palace the next day.
The fifteenth birthday is also Yan Li's hairdo ceremony, so it is naturally very grand.
All the royal family members, important ministers of the fifth rank and above, wives, sons and noble ladies received invitations from the palace.
The palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and everyone was filled with joy.
The queen ordered people to take the new clothes that had just been prepared by the department store for Yan Li and send them to the eldest princess's house for her to try on. The princes and ladies from the official family were also busy buying new clothes and jewelry to prepare various kinds of clothes for the eldest princess. Such a gift.
However, on the day of the birthday banquet, as soon as Yan Li and Mu Cang arrived at the palace banquet, an urgent letter suddenly arrived, suddenly breaking the commotion.
And in the midst of the excitement and joy, it cast a shadow over the scene.
"Your Majesty, the Empress!" A post soldier holding a flag knelt in the hall and raised his voice to report, "The prince of the Yan Kingdom was seriously injured in an assassination, and the two princesses were kidnapped by bandits. Their life and death were unclear, and most of the envoys accompanying him were killed or injured. Mr. Hu, the political envoy, sent his servants to hurry up and deliver the message, asking the emperor to make a decision! "
As soon as this news came out, everyone in the court was shocked.
"Bandits?" Emperor Wen was shocked. "There are more than 2,000 bodyguards escorting the crown prince in Yan Kingdom. What kind of bandits are so bold, so cruel and powerful?"
The Prince of Yan State was on a mission to the State of Jin. Which of the bodyguards he brought with him were carefully selected and elite? And with more than two thousand people protecting it, how could such a big thing happen?
The faces of the ladies in the court turned pale, and they looked at the eldest princess sitting on the main seat involuntarily.
Did you say before that the eldest princess is auspicious?
However, hearing such news at her birthday party seemed like an auspicious omen. How could it be auspicious?
"Your Majesty, please don't worry." Jiang Yi spoke slowly and slowly, "First ask where the incident happened to Prince Dugu."
Emperor Wen calmed down and asked quickly: "Where did Prince Dugu get into trouble?"
The postman replied: "Red Medicine Valley."
"Red Yao Valley?" General Xuan's expression changed drastically, and he was extremely puzzled, "How could we pass through that dangerous place?"
Chiyao Valley is the most feared place for military strategists. A long and narrow valley leads directly to Fenglu and Kangqiu cities. The mountainsides on both sides are steep and bushy, making it a good place to hide.
If the team enters the canyon, they must make sure in advance that the mountain is safe and uninhabited. However, if there is an ambush, it will be difficult for the people in the canyon to survive.
"The terrain of the Red Yao Valley is steep. The valley is sixty miles long from north to south. It hides dangerous dangers. According to common sense, the team should pass through there." General Xuan frowned, "To say the least, even if the Prince of Yan Kingdom comes from Passing there, the bandits must have set up ambushes on both sides of the mountain, and their weapons must be bows and arrows. Since they kidnapped the two princesses and killed and injured most of the envoy guards, why didn't they just kill them all? "Tian Lai Novel Network
The reporting post soldier shook his head: "I know. The group of bandits left quickly after they got hold of them. No one usually goes to Chiyao Valley, so no one got the news when the Prince of Yan Kingdom was attacked. At dawn in early November, , the guards dragged their wounds back to Fenglu to ask for help, and the chief envoy learned about the attack on Prince Yan. "
Emperor Wen asked coldly: "Since Prince Dugu has passed through Fenglu, have you entertained him at the hotel?"
"This..." The post soldier's expression changed, "My subordinate Da is very aware of the inside story. When he learned that something happened to Prince Dugu, the chief envoy urgently ordered the villain to come and deliver the message. He was worried that being late would lead to a war between the two countries. Please ask the emperor for help. Forgive me! Please forgive me!”
Emperor Wen fell silent, his expression extremely ugly.
The atmosphere in the hall was depressing, with an aura of auspiciousness about the coming rain.
"How is Prince Dugu doing now?" Jiang Yi asked, "Is he injured? Is his life in danger?"
"He was a little injured." The post soldier lowered his head and whispered, "An arrow hit his shoulder. He passed away without any serious problems. He just needs treatment and recuperation for a period of time."
Jiang Yi frowned: "Prince Dugu returned to the Yan Kingdom in the southwest direction. When he arrived near the Chiyao Valley, if he is a bandit from the Jin Kingdom, then he is most likely to be from the Yong Kingdom."
As soon as these words came out, the palace was instantly in an uproar.
"The emperor of the Yong Kingdom asked to marry the eldest princess before, but we rejected the request. Will we take revenge?"
"The border gate where the Emperor of Yong is located is at least five hundred miles away from Chiyao Valley. It's possible-"
"That little distance is nothing." Yan Li said indifferently, "If it is really our fault, we will have time to prepare in advance after the spies get the news that the Prince of Yan Kingdom has returned to the country."
"It's very possible that the Yong Kingdom provoked a war between the two countries because they were rejected." Prime Minister Ji frowned, "Although the veteran has never been on the battlefield and knows the art of war and strategy, he has still seen the map. Even if the crown prince of the Yan Kingdom is really We were assassinated in the Jin State and even injured. Given the current military strength of the Yan State, we will definitely be able to defeat them. What’s more, the Yan State will not be able to fight with them due to the terrain. "
After all, next to the Yan Kingdom is the Southern Kingdom, which has troops stationed all year round, even extending to the border of the Yan Kingdom.
Yan Guo relies on its relationship with the Southern Kingdom, but actually he has always had a sense of urgency.
Even if troops are mobilized in a hurry, they can be mobilized within a few days.
Yan Chen's expression was solemn: "Is it possible that the prince of the Yan Kingdom moved 놅꿛?"
After all, the princes fought for power and intrigue, and it was not strange to kill secretly.
"It should be." Yan Jin shook his head slowly, "If it was the prince of Yan, how could he miss the opportunity to shoot Prince Dugu at such a good opportunity, but kidnapped two insignificant princesses instead?"
Yan Chen said: "What if kidnapping the two princesses was a cover?"
"Whether it was a cover, you finally let Prince Dugu go, right?" Yan Jin smiled gently, "Royal brother knows how cruel the struggle for power among the princes is. If it was really you, how could you leave Prince Dugu alive?"
Yan Chen heard the meaning of Yan Jin's words, his expression became gloomy, but he was speechless for a while.
"What's your name?" Yan Li's eyes fell on the face of the postman and spoke lightly.
"The servant is Chen Wu."
Yan Li nodded: "You go down and rest for a night. Tomorrow morning, I will go to Fenglu with you to find out the truth."
"Li'er." Emperor Wen was shocked. "You will go to Fenglu to find out the truth in person?"
Jiang Yi was also surprised: "Li'er, Fenglu is far away from Shengjing. You are familiar with the place. How can I let you take risks?"
"Prince Dugu had an accident in the territory of Jin. It is reasonable for us to give an explanation to Yan State." Yan Li said calmly, "And I think this matter is very strange. We must find out the truth and give justice to those who died. It is also to prevent you from continuing to kill people in the future."
Emperor Wen frowned, always feeling that this matter was too strange.
"Imperial sister, I will go with you." Yan Jin took the initiative to speak, with a gentle and harmless tone, "You are a woman on the road alone, don't worry."
"Who said you are alone?" Yan Li pointed at Mu Cang, "Don't forget that there is a god of war here."
Yan Jin's expression paused slightly: "But it's Prince Mu——"
"It's Prince Mu, and also the son-in-law of Jin." Yan Li smiled faintly, "You and your wife should fight side by side."
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