What Queen Ye said was a momentary anger, and the King of Chu naturally would not let Queen Ye toss, and coaxed Queen Ye with good words. Then he ordered someone to go to Changle Palace to inquire about the news.

In the Changle Palace.

Concubine Ji Xian, who was known as "seriously ill", was excited and happy at this time, and shouted "big brother", and burst into tears.

The two brothers and sisters have been separated for several years. Wei Ninghou returned to Beijing to live this time, and it was the first time he entered the palace to see Concubine Ji Xian. Not to mention that Concubine Ji Xian was excited, even Wei Ninghou was full of emotion.

Concubine Ji Xian dismissed all the eunuchs and palace maids and spoke alone with Wei Ninghou.

Both of them were preoccupied, and they had no intention of saying any polite greetings, and they quickly got to the point.

"Niangniang, His Royal Highness King Qin is in good health, and he can return to Beijing when he recovers from his injuries." Weining Hou said solemnly: "The country cannot be without a king for a day, and without a prince, it will also cause panic and turmoil among the courtiers and the people. The emperor will soon mention the matter of the establishment of the prince, what are the plans in the mother's heart? ”

Concubine Ji Xian didn't have the mind to hide in front of her brother: "The emperor values Ah Ye the most, and this prince is naturally Ah Ye's." ”

After a pause, he sneered sarcastically: "Recently, King Wei has been acting vigorously in front of the emperor, and the emperor is happy. It's a pity that it's useless for him to jump again, just with his right leg, no one can take his turn in this prince. ”

"It's the King of Chu, although he is young and not good at court affairs, he is the concubine of Queen Ye. occupies the position of the heir, and with Queen Ye supporting him and planning, he will definitely be Ah Ye's opponent. ”

Wei Ninghou's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "Don't underestimate King Wei. King Wei is a person who is good at forbearance. It has never been obvious for so many years. Now as soon as it is shot, it is impressive. I think he is the fierce rival of King Qin. ”

Concubine Ji Xian didn't listen to Wei Ninghou's words in her heart. pursed the corners of his lips disdainfully: "No matter how powerful and shrewd he is, what can he do." Just at his leg, he doesn't want to be a prince in this life. ”

At this time, being an official requires good facial features and dignified appearance. As the prince of a country, how can he be a lame man who is not good at doing things?

Seeing that Concubine Ji Xian was full of confidence, Wei Ning Hou frowned slightly, and it was inconvenient to say anything more. Instead, he asked, "Chen Yuanzhao should have led the army to Shandong by now and began to track down the murderer of the crown prince." I don't know who is so bold. Dare to do such a thing to exterminate the nine clans. ”

Concubine Ji Xian's expression was a little subtle: "It's been more than a month since the incident, and these murderers still don't know where to hide." Even if Chen Yuanzhao leads the troops to investigate, I'm afraid that he may not be able to find the real culprit! ”

Wei Ninghou's heart moved. looked at Concubine Ji Xian: "Niangniang has already guessed who the real murderer is behind the scenes?" ”

"I'm in the palace, how can I know this." Concubine Ji Xian replied very quickly.

I really don't know at all, how can I be nervous.

Wei Ninghou had a faint premonition in his heart. This matter shouldn't have anything to do with King Qin! However, the matter is really significant. Even if it's a brother and sister. It's also inconvenient to ask directly.

The two of them were silent for a moment.

Concubine Ji Xian opened her mouth to break the silence: "Big brother, I've heard some news about you and Yutang these days. Did you and Yutang have some misunderstanding, so they didn't get along? ”

It's polite to say that it's not harmonious.

In fact, rumors of discord between father and son have long been quietly spread.

When the imperial court was employing people, Ji Ze kept taking leave to stay in the house. All the entertainment was postponed, and he stayed in the house all day. On the contrary, Wei Ninghou is quite high-profile. I often go out of the house to participate in banquets and socials. Father and son almost never appear in front of people together, for a long time. Some people secretly guessed the reason.

Coupled with the accidental death of Xiao Zou before, Wei Ninghou immediately accepted another maid as a concubine, in short, everywhere is unusual.

Although Concubine Ji Xian was in the palace, she had been paying attention to the affairs in the Weining Marquis's mansion, and she had long been puzzled in her heart.

Wei Ninghou's expression stiffened slightly, and then he responded casually: "Niangniang is too worried." I haven't been back to the capital for many years, and I'm a little rusty with Yutang, and outsiders will inevitably make irresponsible remarks when they look at it. ”

Concubine Ji Xian only felt that something was wrong when she heard this, and was about to ask, but Wei Ninghou pulled the topic to King Qin again.

Concubine Ji Xian saw that Wei Ninghou refused to say more, so she had to give up

The emperor sympathized with Concubine Ji Xian, who had not seen her brother for many years, and specially allowed Marquis Wei Ning to stay in the palace for dinner.

It wasn't until it was dark that Wei Ninghou left the palace.

At this time, it was the height of summer, the weather was hot and dry, and Wei Ninghou drank a few glasses of wine in the palace, and he had a little wine. Riding his horse without hurry, the guards gathered around Wei Ninghou in front of or behind, vigilantly watching every move around him.

The streets were almost devoid of pedestrians, except for the sound of horses' hooves, and it was very quiet.

Wei Ninghou smiled faintly: "At the feet of the Son of Heaven, what assassins can come out." You all take it easy."

Before the words are finished, the mutation protrudes!

With a whoosh, an arrow flew swiftly from nowhere, flying straight towards Wei Ninghou's chest.

"Master Hou!"

"Master Hou be careful!"

Wei Ninghou turned sideways completely instinctively, avoiding the vital point. The arrow swept through Wei Ninghou's arm, bringing up a bloody flower.

In the dark night, many black figures suddenly appeared, one by one masked with black scarves, and the sharp blades in their hands flashed with cold light. Rushed forward without saying a word.

It's a gang of assassins! Moreover, it is very ruthless. As soon as they met, there were already several dead and wounded.

These men turned a blind eye to the dead and wounded comrades, and rushed forward one after another, obviously aiming for Wei Ninghou.

Wei Ninghou's face was pale, his eyes flashed with a terrifying cold light, and he suddenly pulled out his treasure sword.

The soldiers surrounded Wei Ninghou in the middle, and the inside and outside formed two circles. The dead and wounded in the outer ring were immediately replaced. Although Wei Ninghou is temporarily unharmed, there are a large number of these assassins, and they are not afraid of death, and they are afraid that they will not be able to resist if they continue like this.

What is even more suspicious is that such a big movement did not attract any patrolling soldiers.

At the feet of the Son of Heaven, he deliberately assassinated important ministers of the court. Who is it that has such a deep hatred with him, and has such courage and strength

In a short moment, a series of thoughts passed through Wei Ninghou's mind.

"Master Hou!" A personal soldier said hurriedly in his ear: "It's too dangerous here, please let Hou Ye go first." We're here to stand in the way. ”

If it goes on like this, I'm afraid that Wei Ninghou won't be able to leave if he wants to.

Wei Ninghou is also a resolute and resolute person, and after a little thought, he made up his mind, and under the cover of all his own soldiers, he rode his horse to break through.

Those assassins were already coming for him, and of course they would not watch him escape, and immediately surrounded him again

(To be continued......)