"In a ruined temple ten miles outside the city." Xiao Jingchen was still cold. Seeing that Xiao Jingsa didn't speak, he said again: "If the eldest brother has nothing else to do, then the younger brother will retire first." ”

"Oh good." Xiao Jingsa said perfunctorily while thinking.

Xiao Jingchen listened and went down.

Xiao Jingchen came to the deepest part of the cell, where the banquet assassin was held, and the jailer there saw Xiao Jingchen striding towards him, so he opened the cell door first and welcomed him in.

Xiao Jingchen walked into the clammy cell and sat in front of the assassin boss with Erlang's legs crossed. He said coldly: "Say, who instructed you to enter the palace to assassinate?" ”

The assassin boss not only didn't answer Xiao Jingchen's question, but also twisted his head to the side. When Xiao Jingchen saw this, he felt that he was a little embarrassed, so he was a little displeased.

Xiao Jingchen picked a dagger from the table next to him, rushed directly in front of him, and plunged the dagger into his arm.

His hands and feet were tied to the cross with ropes, and his body was covered with wounds, which shows that he has suffered a lot on weekdays. And this knife, he was powerless to struggle, and could only scream to relieve the pain.

Xiao Jingchen walked back to the chair, sat down again, and said, "Since you don't say it, then the king will help you say it." ”

Xiao Jingchen paused for a moment, and then continued: "You are the subordinates of Murong Chiye, the general of the Li State. came to assassinate me, probably for revenge. ”

When the assassin boss heard this, he raised some interest, then turned his head and looked at Xiao Jingchen. Seeing this, Xiao continued: "The pill you took that day is called Li Yansan. This medicine can make people sleepy for three days and three nights, during which it is no different from a dead person. If someone hadn't reminded you, it would have saved you from the disaster. ”

"Since the prince already knows, why ask." The Assassin Boss began to speak, the first sentence he had said in the past few days except for "Ah~".

"No, what this king wants to know is: Murong Chiye had already died under the sword of this king, and even if he obeyed Li Yansan, it would be impossible to come back to life. Who, then, instructed you to enter the palace and assassinate you? How did you manage to escape the Praetorian Guards and enter the banquet? Xiao Jingchen left questions.

"Hmph, I've long heard that the prince is not only excellent in martial arts, but also has a good brain. When I saw it today, it really lived up to its name. The Assassin Boss boasted.

Xiao Jingchen listened, and didn't speak, just kept looking at him. The Assassin boss spoke up again, "You're right. The Great General did die by your sword back then. What we took that day was indeed Li Yansan. However, I would love to know that the master reminded you? ”

"It's none of your business, you just need to answer the king's question." Xiao Jingchen looked at him with sharp eyes and said.

But the Assassin boss didn't seem to mean anything. Xiao Jingchen also saw this. Zheng Xu brought the other assassins in, and they were tied to the cross like the assassin boss.

Xiao Jingchen stood up again and went to the table to choose a dagger. At this time, the Assassin Boss was obviously a little panicked, and said again and again, "What do you want to do?" What's the matter you're coming at me. ”

Xiao Jingchen walked up to a young assassin with a nonchalant look on his face, waving it in his face, but it didn't cut his face. The little assassin trembled with fear, and his hands trembled.

"If you don't say it, someone else will naturally say it." As he spoke, Xiao Jingchen plunged the dagger into the little assassin's arm.

Listening to the little assassin's repeated wails, the Assassin boss hurriedly said, "I said, I said." I say everything, as long as you don't hurt them. They are young and don't know anything. ”

Xiao Jingchen heard what he wanted to hear, so he asked Zheng Xu to take them all down, and said, "Now, you can answer my question well." ”

The Assassin Boss sighed and closed his eyes as if to apologize to someone. After a while, he opened his eyes and said very seriously: "The great general did not die completely under your sword. ”

This first sentence surprised Xiao Jingchen.

While thinking back to the events of that year, he said: "Back then, after the general refined Li Yansan, there was nowhere to use. Over time, the general wanted to destroy the medicine. was stolen by Lu Hongyi, the general's fellow sister. She stole the prescription and the refined Litansan. She added poison to Li Yansan, changing its properties and effects. After taking this new Li Yansan, the mouth will be foaming at the mouth and falling asleep for three days and three nights, during which time there will be a pain of ten thousand arrows piercing the heart. If you do not take the antidote within five days of waking up, you will die of internal organ damage. ”

Xiao Jingchen listened to it and was also a little sympathetic.

The Assassin Boss sighed again and said, "After Lu Hongyi trained the new Li Yansan, she put the first target on the general, and she took advantage of the general's love for her, and when the general was bathing and changing clothes, she brought a bowl of chicken soup from Li Yansan. She pretended to admit her mistake and tricked the general into drinking the bowl of chicken soup. If you don't drink it, you don't forgive. After the general, who had always been soft-hearted to her, drank this medicine, he ...... At this time, the Yuesang Kingdom attacked our cities many times, and the emperor had nothing to do, so he sent the newly awakened general to meet the battle. ”

The Assassin Boss suddenly stopped when he said this, and he looked at Xiao Jingchen, who was thinking deeply, and laughed. When Xiao Jingchen heard his laughter, he raised his head, and the two looked at each other.

The thorn boss stopped laughing, looked at Xiao Jingchen, and said, "God of War, do you think that battle back then was particularly easy to fight?" And that's not because our general was robbed of his medicine. The more he spoke, the angrier he became, and his voice grew louder and louder.

"Your generals are indeed a generation of heroes, a generation of loyal ministers and martyrs. If it hadn't been drugged, maybe we would have had a good fight with each other. Xiao Jingchen couldn't help but sigh.

When the assassin boss heard Xiao Jingchen's feelings, he begged: "Lord Wang, please kill me with one sword." Rather than die of internal organ damage, it is better to have a knife. But please let go of my subordinates with your noble hand. They have been following the generals with me for many years, and I don't want them to die with me. They attached the general's medicine, and they were fine after a good night's sleep. ”

"You're a bit bloody. This king promises you. But before you die, tell the king, how did you enter the palace and assassinate you? Is there anyone else in the palace or in the city besides you? Where is Lu Hongyi? Xiao Jingchen still asked coldly.

"How did we enter the palace to assassinate, I'm afraid the prince will have to ask your current deputy commander of the Praetorian Guard. There are no of us in the palace, but I can't guarantee it in the city. As for Lu Hongyi, that stinky woman should be in Baifu Restaurant. The Assassin Boss replied.

When Xiao Jingchen heard this, he asked Zheng Xu to immediately send someone to bring Gao Qihai, the current deputy commander of the Praetorian Guard, here. Zheng Xu received the order and immediately went to do it.

"If your words are true, this king can not only release your men, but also help you kill Lu Hongyi." Xiao Jingchen said suddenly.

"Really?" The Assassin Boss couldn't believe it.

"This king has always been serious when he speaks." Xiao Jingchen said with great certainty.

After a cup of tea, Zheng Xu brought Gao Qihai to Xiao Jingchen.

After Gao Qihai was thrown into the cell by Zheng Xu, he didn't seem to notice that Xiao Jingchen and the tied assassin boss were still sitting behind him.

Gao Qihai was not only "blind", but also said loudly to Zheng Xu at the door: "Why are you arresting me again, do you know who I am?" I'm the commander of the Praetorian Guard. I'm telling you, if you don't let me out, be careful that I let you out. ”

"Commander Gao is so majestic! When did the High Deputy Commander become the Commander? Why didn't this king know that you had this ability! Xiao Jingchen said suddenly.

When Gao Qihai heard the sound, he turned around and saw the assassin boss who was tied up, and his heart couldn't help but start to hang. Gao Qihai got closer and saw that it was Xiao Jingchen sitting on the chair, and his whole body began to tremble.

The clammy and cold cell didn't seem to be of much use to Gao Qihai now, and it still made him sweat.

Gao Qihai trembled and said to Xiao Jingchen: "King, prince, do you have something to do with looking for ministers?" ”

Before Xiao Jingchen could speak, the assassin boss spoke first: "On the day of the banquet, the assassin was able to enter the palace smoothly thanks to the help of the high commander. ”

Gao Qihai, who didn't think about it, hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes." ”

The tied Assassin Boss couldn't help but smile, he didn't know whether to call him smart or honest.

Listening to the laughter of the assassin boss, Gao Qihai thought about what he had just said, knelt down again, and said, "Lord Wang, the minister has just drunk some wine, and he is not very sober yet. Lord, even if you give the minister a hundred dares, the minister will not dare. ”

"Commander Gao, did I go to buy wine and drink all the boxes of gold I gave you that night?" The Assassin Boss gloated.

"You whore, don't talk nonsense. Gao Qihai was immediately stunned, and then showed a loyal look and said to Xiao Jingchen: "Lord, Weichen is conscientious and dedicated to the court. You must not listen to this little man's slander. ”

"Commander Gao, you went to drink during military training, is this your conscientiousness and dedication to the Praetorian Guard? Have you taken that box of gold, let people enter the house and find out? After Xiao Jingchen finished speaking, he asked Zheng Xu to search in his mansion.

After another cup of tea or so, Zheng Xu brought a few strips of gold to the cell. Zheng Xu handed the gold to Xiao Jingchen and said, "Lord Wang, this is from a secret compartment in his mansion. In addition to these, there is a whole box on his house. In addition to this, we also found other gold and silver treasures. ”