Although the initial scope of knowledge was not extensive, the news of the prince's assassination was too shocking and spread quickly.

In Pingkangfang, Cheng Chumo, Fang Yiai, Du He and others heard the news, immediately threw down the wine glass, and rushed home as soon as possible.

If such a major event happens, Chang'an will definitely be uneasy tonight, and all actions must be cautious.

At the same time, the mansions of various powerful families in Chang'an also received messages one after another, either to keep to themselves, or to wait and see the situation, or to rush to their posts.

The Sixteenth Guard was dispatched to strengthen the city's defenses, and began a city-wide search for Assassins, with soldiers coming and going in the streets with torches. The fangfangs and Wuhou also received orders to brave the wind and snow to search and arrest from house to house.

All in all, tonight's Chang'an, the wind is loud!

……

With such a big movement, the Wei Wangfu naturally heard the news.

Liu Xuan came to report it as soon as possible, and when Li Tai heard about the assassination of the prince, the first thing he asked was: "How is the prince?" ”

This sentence means a lot!

It can be concerned about the safety and injury of his brother, or it may contain some kind of expectation, if the eldest son is assassinated, his status as the second son will not be the same.

"The crown prince is alive and well, but he has broken a leg, and he heard that he is seriously injured and has been carried back to the East Palace, His Majesty is furious."

"Oh!" A trace of loss flashed on Li Tai's face, and he said leisurely: "Big brother is lucky, fortunately blessed by God." ”

"It's Xie Yi!"

"What does it have to do with him?" Hearing this, Li Tai's expression changed suddenly.

Liu Xuan said in a low voice: "It has spread, Xie Yi made three poems in Ziyun Tower, which was in the limelight, and the prince, who never went to the banquet, came in person, and gave Xie Yi the manuscript of Xie Lingyun as a gift, and the two also talked for a long time, which shows that the relationship is very close."

On the way back, the prince was assassinated, and Bisheng was met by Xie Yi, so he asked his guards to rescue him, notified the eldest grandson Chong, and personally went to Qixiamen for help, which saved the prince's life. ”

"Hmph, I see!" Li Tai snorted coldly, very indignant, a thought floated in his heart, if Xie Yi didn't arrive in time, maybe ......

Maybe it was a good opportunity given to him by God, but unfortunately it was destroyed by Xie Yi, this person is really the evil star of the Wei Palace, damn it!

"Your Highness, don't worry!" Liu Xuan seemed to understand Li Tai's thoughts, and said in a low voice: "According to the news from the Imperial Medical Department, the prince's leg injury is very serious, and even if the injury recovers, he will be lame in the future. ”

"Really?" Li Tai's face really changed slightly, and there seemed to be a restrained smile. It's a pity that the prince is safe and sound, but lame...... A cripple being the emperor really won't damage the prestige of the Tang Dynasty?

It's a good result.

After a moment, Li Tai's expression returned to normal and asked, "Did the assassin catch him, do you know who it is?" ”

"I don't know, General Chai Shao is searching all over the city, and Sun Fujia has gone to the scene to investigate, but there is no result yet." Liu Xuan said in a low voice: "But my subordinates have a little worry......

"What are you worried about?"

Liu Xuan said cautiously: "If the crown prince is assassinated, Your Highness, you will be the biggest beneficiary, will anyone take the opportunity to slander Your Highness, after all, Your Highness should have gone to the banquet but did not go......"

Li Tai suddenly chuckled in his heart, although it was said that the Qing person had cleared himself and escaped a catastrophe, but it was not a good thing if it attracted unnecessary suspicion.

"You are too worried, this king is innocent, the heaven and the earth, the sun and the moon can be seen, what are you afraid of? Remember, the body is not afraid of shadows! ”

Li Tai said in a deep voice: "Prepare some medicinal materials and tonics, and go to the East Palace with this king early tomorrow morning, my brother is injured and sick, and if I don't go to visit or go late, it is easy to be accused of not knowing filial piety and friendship." ”

"Yes!"

"Plus!" Li Tai stopped Liu Xuan, who was about to turn around, and advised: "Tell every move everywhere, and if there is any news, you must report it to this king as soon as possible, especially the progress of Sun Fujia's side, we should have someone in Dali Temple." ”

"Your Highness, don't worry, your subordinates will do it."

……

Out of the East Palace, the entire Chang'an City has been hidden in the dark night and snow.

However, the streets were full of soldiers with torches, searching for the Assassins all over the city, and the scale and momentum were very large.

Sitting in the carriage home, there was a team of guards specially arranged by Changsun Chong in front and behind, which absolutely guaranteed safety, but Xie Yi's mood was uneven and very uneasy.

Is it really effective to make such a big move and search all over the city?

Xie Yi hoped that it would be better to return in vain, because it would be no good for him to catch the assassin.

The arrest of the two wounded assassins will reveal the fact that they have concealed something, and if it is revealed that the original ambush target is himself, and the prince is injured on his behalf, it will be ......

Logically speaking, he is not wrong, but Donggong will inevitably hate himself because of this, and Li Shimin may also have complaints, and his situation will be very disadvantageous.

This is not the most serious, what Xie Yi is really worried about is the "ranger" who made a righteous move, if he is arrested, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Fortunately, Zheng Liwan is smart and willing to help herself cover up, thinking of this smart and beautiful worldly, Xie Yi's heart is full of gratitude.

Why she is willing to help herself is unknown, will she go back on her word and betray herself?

After a moment of silence, Xie Yi shook her head slightly, since she agreed, she should keep her promise, and what she should really worry about should be Sun Fujia's investigation.

The incident took place in a wooded area, when the wind and snow were blowing, no passers-by passed, presumably no witnesses, as for the ruts and the traces of the fight.

Xie Yi looked up at the heavy snow and the deep night, and relaxed slightly. With dark skies and snow covering, it's hard to find the slightest clues.

I hope so, I hope there is nothing to be found in Dali Temple!

It's already the lunar month, and it's about to be the New Year, Xie Yi doesn't want to have a sideshow, but ...... It's a blessing or a curse, and it's a disaster that can't be avoided. There are some hidden secrets that must be clarified now.

……

When he returned home, Du Xijun had not yet gone to bed, but waited anxiously.

Seeing Xie Yi's safe return, Du Xijun breathed a sigh of relief and said slightly excitedly: "San Lang, you are back." It is difficult to walk on the road at night in the wind and snow, and the soldiers and horses come and go on the street, as if something has happened. You've been gone for a long time, and you're so worried, have you ever had dinner? ”

Xie Yi didn't say a word, waved away the servants who were preparing tea and meals, and pulled Du Xijun back to the middle courtyard, not allowing anyone to approach.

"San Lang, what's wrong?" Du Xijun couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Xie Yi's abnormal expression.

"The prince was assassinated and broke his leg."

"Ahh No wonder there was ...... on the street" Du Xijun was shocked when he heard this, and he instantly understood the reason for all kinds of abnormalities tonight.

Xie Yi said in a deep voice: "I was assassinated when I returned from the Quchi Chuxue Banquet, maybe the assassin's original target was my ......."

"What?" This time, Du Xijun was even more panicked, and suddenly his face turned pale, and he covered his mouth and asked in a trembling voice, "Are you okay?" ”

"Wang Yongan, they went to save the prince, and then someone wanted to kill me, and I almost couldn't come back." Xie Yi's words were always calm.

Du Xijun's heart was full of turbulence, and he grabbed Xie Yi's hand tightly, his eyes were red, and he almost wanted to cry, obviously worried. She couldn't imagine what would happen to this family and herself if something happened to Xie Yi?

"Fortunately, someone stepped in and saved me!"

Du Xijun breathed a sigh of relief and said with a tearful smile: "What kind of person is it, I should thank Engong." ”

Xie Yi said leisurely: "Yes, I have to thank him well, he saved you last time, and he saved me again this time." ”

Hearing this, Du Xijun's heart suddenly shook, his expression also changed, and he looked at Xie Yi speechlessly.

"Xijun, can you tell me the identity of Engong?"

"Saburo ......"

Xie Yibo said unshockedly: "At this moment, the Sixteen Guards are searching for him in the whole city, if he is caught, what will happen to him, and what will you and I face, you must know very well."

If you want to save her and don't want the Xie family to get into trouble, it's time to tell me, who is he and who are you? What are you hiding? ”

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