In fact, this was a decision made by my father himself very early on. He....... ”

Chu Jiangmian spit out this sentence softly, but he didn't finish it. Everyone bowed their heads, and everything was silent. The man who used the long knife of the fierce horse to protect the peace of this land for all the people of Zhao State, this is to use the last fight of his life to proclaim the mighty power of the soldiers of Zhao State to all the princes of the world and the Hu people on the grassland!

"Jiang Mian, you go and do it! My aunt will always support you. ”

Chu Lingyun was a little sad for him, who had already begun to pick up this heavy burden, and gently brushed a strand of messy hair on his forehead. In the iron horse Jingo that is about to be fired, perhaps the only thing he can do is the tender concern behind them.

After leaving the Xingyue Tower, Chu Jiangmian's carriage was about to enter the Zhaowu Gate of Dragon City when it suddenly encountered another inexplicable attack. The attack came in a very strange way. It stands to reason that no one would dare to kill him in this place. But that's what they did.

The attackers apparently planned in a hurry. I don't know how to know his whereabouts, but he lurked less than three or four miles from the city gate. After firing a random arrow at the approaching carriage in the shadows, he immediately fled. Such an assassination is child's play. There is no need for Lao Ji to make a move at all, even with Xiaoli and Bai Ye present, these random arrows can't hurt anyone.

After those people fled, Chu Jiangmian looked at the few feather arrows handed over by Xiao Li, frowned thoughtfully, but said nothing.

When they entered the city gates, they put down the boy. Chu Jiangmian thanked him. The blue bird gave him a solemn salute and stood there until the carriage disappeared, and then he went in the direction of his family.

The blue bird's footsteps are getting faster and faster, and there is blood churning in his heart. After the test of life and death, the boy has made up his mind to fight bravely and contribute to the upcoming war. And Chu Jiangmian had already personally promised him to join the Dragoon. When he goes back and explains to his family, he will report immediately. With Rong Jia in his body, protecting his homeland is what he wants to do the most.

Jinxiang Palace, located in the middle of the Dragon City, is very majestic and majestic. Although the palaces here are not luxurious, they are majestic in the eyes of the world, unlike any other place.

In the queen's palace, Queen Zhao Jiang Xin had already received the news in advance that her son would return today. This should have been a joyous thing. However, she is not in a good mood at the moment. This was not just because Chu Jiangmian was seriously injured in Los Angeles, it already made her extremely worried. What is even more infuriating is that his baby son was assassinated at the south gate of Dragon City, and almost had another accident. This is unbearable in any way. In the territory of Zhao Kingdom, the things she wants to know have never been clear even the details very quickly. What is behind this matter, after all, she can't hide it.

Jiang Xin, who was hired by King Chulie of Zhao to enter Dragon City when he was young, has lived in this palace for nearly twenty years. Time has left a faint mark on the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, and the most splendid years are quietly passing. However, in the eyes of King Zhao and all the people, she is still the most beautiful queen in the world.

After returning to Jinxiang Palace in the afternoon, the queen let him stay by her side and never leave again. Although the injuries on her son's body were almost healed, they were particularly shocking when they fell into her eyes, stinging her eyes. No matter how unbearable the son is in the comments of the outside world, he has always been the best treasure in the eyes of his mother. What's more, Queen Jiang Xin knows better than anyone that no matter how many outstanding sons there are in the vassal states of the world, her own Jiang Mian'er is the only talent in this world.

"Mother, my sons are eighteen years old this year, and they have grown up! When you take a shower in the future, can you ...... That one...... Come on your own! ”

Chu Jiangmian, the legendary prodigal son in the world, was a little red at this time. In the warm pool behind the splendid curtain, he submerged his body under the water as much as possible, his hands and feet did not dare to move, and his expression looked very unnatural.

A group of delicate and lovely palace maids are pouring boiled water into it in turn with jujube wood basins to maintain the temperature of the water. Colorful flower petals float on the water, and the air is filled with the fragrance of warmth. Seeing the prince's embarrassed appearance, a few couldn't help but laugh out loud secretly. must be hindered by the majesty of the queen, and she doesn't dare to laugh too presumptuously, but those hidden customs are particularly itching.

The queen came over and rolled up her long sleeves and tested the temperature of the water with her hands. Then he untied his son's somewhat messy bun, and when he saw the messy appearance, he said with some distress.

"How did Cher take care of you? Look at this messy hair...... When I'm free, see if I don't settle accounts with this girl! ”

The dust and the cold wind blew all the way, and his hair was very dry, and there were a lot of grass clippings and the like. No wonder the queen was displeased. She automatically ignored her son's request, is eighteen considered to be an adult? Hongchen is rich and prosperous. She can't wait to give it to him, so that he doesn't suffer a little from childhood to old age!

Not only did Chu Jiangmian's request go unanswered, but things that made him feel even more at a loss were still to come. Without waiting for the queen's orders, a few young maids wearing only red silk bandeau breasts had already stepped into the water, gathered around him, and helped the prince wash his whole body. That's what they've done for many years, but there's nothing to be embarrassed about.

As far as the eye can see, the pearl is round and jade. In my ears, the sound of the swallow warbler ...... Surrounded by the warm fragrance of nephrite, Chu Jiangmian hurriedly pretended to rest, closed his eyes and didn't dare to open them again, just letting them fiddle with them casually.

Although the prince is considered an adult, he does not yet have a mansion of his own, and has always lived in the queen's palace. The maids were accustomed to serving him. I remember that when he took a shower a few years ago, he still liked to use his hands and feet, but recently it has become a little different.

As for what the difference is, the maids are hard to say. But the look in which the prince looked at them was no longer frivolous, but pure appreciation, with a warm and affectionate kindness...... Such a discovery made these young women feel both surprised and faintly lost. Why is there such a change? Could it be because the prince has grown up...... When the eyes are turning, when they see a place that they shouldn't see, the maids will inevitably blush and their hearts will thump. It turns out that the prince has really grown up!

Queen Jiang Xin walked to her seat with a loving face, her son was actually right, he could barely reach the coming-of-age ceremony. He should take his share of responsibility...... As I thought about this, I seemed to hear a slight cough in my ears again. Her mood quickly went down again. If Shangcang can lend a few more years to King Zhao, she is willing to exchange her life span! However...... But not after all!

When Chu Jiangmian, who had washed away the dust, and slowly took out the light robe again, a faint light flashed in the queen's eyes. Those legendary sons and romantic characters in the world, where can they compare with half of their sons? In the future, he doesn't know what kind of woman will be worthy of him. It would be best if he could set up a family affair as soon as possible, so that King Zhao could have a heart. Maybe his condition will get better. Before that, though, there was a big thing she had to be sure of.

"Mian'er, the people who went to check the scene outside the Zhaowu Gate in Nancheng have returned. They found no trace of the attackers. But brought back a few things that might be able to pick up clues. Your father has sent it here, so that you may see it with your own eyes. ”

The queen waved her hand lightly. The guards at the gate of the palace bowed in and put the two knives they were holding in their hands and a few feathered arrows on the ground. The queen looked at her son quietly, whether she could shoulder the heavy responsibility of the dynasty. Some of the final tests have already begun now.

Chu Jiangmian was slightly surprised. He didn't expect his father to act so quickly. Not long after I came back, I had already sent someone to check the scene of the attack. This came as a bit of a surprise to him. But what use can these knives and arrows be brought back?

"Take a good look. Mian'er, look carefully......! ”

There seemed to be something strange in the queen's tone. She stared intently at her son's expression, although some words were inconvenient to say, but she very much hoped that he could really understand.

Chu Jiangmian frowned slightly. He could see clearly at first glance that these arrows were exactly the same as the arrows that had been attacked outside the southern city gates. And, most importantly, the other two knives have the same inscription on the hilt as on this arrow!

In this era, in order to show the need for noble status, unique inscriptions were engraved on the utensils, weapons, and carriages used in the palace, which was a habit that has been handed down since the beginning of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Today, it is only available among the top nobles of the vassal states. It's a status symbol.

And these swords and arrows engraved with special inscriptions in front of him were obviously cast by Zhao Guo. Now, in Longcheng and even in the entire Zhao Kingdom, the only people who are eligible to enjoy this kind of treatment, except for King Zhao himself, are the two eldest princes of the royal family. And this is exactly what makes the queen's attitude solemn.

"Mother, I see what you mean. But it's impossible......! ”

Chu Jiangmian did not read the inscription on the arrow. He looked at Queen Jiang Xin seriously, his eyes were as clear as the water of three autumns. Then he tossed the knife and arrow aside, and smiled again.

"Actually, I didn't hide it from my mother, but when I was outside the city, I had already seen the words on these arrows. But I don't believe that the mastermind behind this matter will come from Dragon City! ”