Wanyan Zongmei was holding a willow tree, his face was as pale as paper, and his body was still trembling slightly. The sudden assassination just now,

He felt the passing of death. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement.

"Commander Wen, thank you so much this time." Wanyan Zongmei turned her head to look at Wen Boyuan beside her and said sincerely.

"Brother Wanyan is polite, this is what I should do." Wen Boyuan responded with a solemn expression.

Wanyan Zongmei nodded, he knew that he would be able to escape this time, thanks to Wen Boyuan's timely action. He couldn't help but think of the time when the assassination took place, those assassins were sturdy and ruthless, and they were obviously well-trained.

If it weren't for Wen Boyuan's presence, he would have died long ago.

"Commander Wen, do you think this assassination is aimed at me personally, or is it aimed at my imperial brother?" Yan Zongmei asked after pondering for a moment.

Wen Boyuan frowned and pondered for a while before replying, "Judging from the assassins' skills and actions, they obviously planned it in advance, and their goal was very clear, they were coming at you. Therefore, I believe that this assassination is both against you personally and related to the forces in Shangjing that you represent. ”

After hearing this, Yan Zongmei was silent, he knew that Wen Boyuan's analysis was not unreasonable.

As the envoy of the emperor's brother Wanyan Zongyi, he has a special status, which will inevitably cause dissatisfaction and jealousy among some people. Moreover, now that the power of the imperial brother Wanyan Zongyi in Shangjing is growing day by day, for Wanyan Zonghan, the emperor of the Jin Kingdom, the news that he brought back will greatly threaten the throne of Wanyan Zonghan. So, it is likely that this assassination was because someone did not want him to go back, thus disrupting their plans.

"So what do we do next?" Wanyan Zongmei asked with some concern.

Wen Boyuan pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Wanyan, now that you have been exposed, I am afraid it will be even more dangerous to return to Shangjing by land. I advise you to abandon the idea of returning by land for the time being, and instead consider departing by sea. ”

"By sea?" Wanyan Zongmei looked at Wen Boyuan with some surprise, "Is this feasible?" ”

"It's a bit of a bump when it's by sea, but it's relatively safer. The ironclad ships of the Great Song are now enough to cope with the storms at sea, and we set off in secret, so that we may be able to avoid some unnecessary trouble. Wen Boyuan explained.

"As the Commander of the Text says." Wanyan Zongmei finally nodded, "However, this matter needs to be kept secret and cannot be known to anyone." ”

"Brother Wanyan, don't worry, I will arrange everything." Wen Boyuan said confidently.

After the two discussed some details, Wen Boyuan took Wanyan Zongmei back to Kaifeng City.

After settling Yan Zongmei, Wen Boyuan went directly to the palace, and this matter must be reported to Her Royal Highness the Princess as soon as possible, so that she can be mentally prepared.

The imperial study in the palace was brightly lit, and Zhao Yingluo was reading a book in the study. After hearing Wen Boyuan's request to see her, she put down the book in her hand and asked someone to invite him in.

"Commander Wen, is there anything wrong with this late hour?" Zhao Yingluo looked at Wen Boyuan, who looked hurried, and asked.

Wen Boyuan bowed and saluted and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, Yan Zongmei was assassinated outside the city just now, but fortunately I was rescued in time. ”

"What? Wanyan Zongmei was assassinated? Zhao Yingluo asked in surprise, "Is he injured?" ”

"He wasn't hurt, just a little frightened." Wen Boyuan replied, "But this assassination was obviously premeditated. ”

Zhao Yingluo was silent for a moment before asking, "Who do you think will do it?" ”

Wen Boyuan did not answer her question directly, but asked rhetorically: "What does Her Royal Highness the princess think?"

Zhao Yingluo also understood Wen Boyuan's intentions and concerns, and she pondered for a moment and said, "If I had to guess, I think it was probably Wan Yanning's hand. ”

She paused for a moment and continued, "Wanyan Zongmei came to Song this time to seek support and alliances, if we support Wanyan Zongyi, then Wanyan Zonghan's throne will be threatened. Therefore, Wanyan Ningjie has enough motives and reasons to attack Wanyan Zongmei. ”

Wen Boyuan nodded after hearing this: "The princess is reasonable, and the minister thinks so." Wan Yan Ning, as an envoy of the Great Song Dynasty, will inevitably maintain the throne of Wan Yan Zonghan, no matter in terms of motives or ability, he has the biggest suspicion. ”

"So how do we deal with it now?" Zhao Yingluo asked, her brows furrowed.

"I have already suggested that Yan Zongmei temporarily abandon the plan to return to Shangjing by land and set off by sea instead." Wen Boyuan repeated the previous proposal, "This may avoid some unnecessary trouble." ”

Zhao Yingluo pondered for a moment after hearing this: "This move is safe, you must make sure that everything is arranged properly to ensure the safety of Wanyan Zongmei." ”

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will personally arrange for someone to accompany him to protect him." Wen Boyuan solemnly promised.

Zhao Yingluo nodded: "That's very good." In addition, we will also conduct an in-depth investigation into this assassination to find out conclusive evidence. ”

"Yes, Your Highness Princess." Wen Boyuan bowed down and said, "I will send someone to investigate this matter secretly, and once there is news, I will immediately report it to His Highness." ”

After the two discussed some details, Wen Boyuan took his leave and left the palace.

After the assassination failed, Wan Yan Ningjie quickly and covertly evacuated the scene, feeling both happy and chagrin.

Fortunately, he escaped the pursuit of the inactive comic V, and was annoyed that the well-planned assassination operation had failed.

He didn't dare to stay outside the city for a long time, so he sneaked back to Kaifeng City at night.

After returning to the Jin Embassy, Wanyan Ningjie immediately summoned his subordinates to inquire about the situation.

He sat upright in his study, his face gloomy and his eyes like torches. His subordinates stood tremblingly in front of him, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

"How's the action?" Wan Yan Ningjie asked in a deep voice.

"Back to my lord, the scene has been cleaned up, and there is no living mouth left." The men replied cautiously.

After hearing this, Yan Ning secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The absence of a living mouth meant that there was no direct evidence pointing at him, and the operation, although unsuccessful, at least did not leave any aftermath.

He waved his hand and motioned for his men to stand down.

However, Wan Yan Ningjie did not let his guard down because of this. He knew that this assassination had already attracted the attention of the Great Song court, and that he had to be more careful next.

He was thinking about his next plans, and he was also thinking about how to cover up his crimes.

Early the next morning, there was a rush of footsteps outside.

Wan Yan Ning frowned, and said secretly in his heart: "Who will it be so early?" ”

Soon, a guard hurried in, his face full of anxiety. "My lord, it's not good!" The guard panted and said, "Da Song has already begun to investigate this assassination!" ”

Wan Yan Ningjie was shocked, but he still maintained his composure on the surface. "What's the panic? Do they have any proof? He asked coldly.

The guard shook his head: "There is no conclusive evidence yet, but they are already starting to suspect us. ”

"Hmph, what about doubt? Without evidence, what can they do with us? Wan Yanning said disdainfully.

However, he knew in his heart that the assassination had made the relationship between Dajin and Dasong even more tense, and he had to find a way to defuse the crisis.

"Pass the order," Wan Yan Ning Jie turned to the guards and said, "Strengthen the defense of the embassy and pay close attention to the movements of the Great Song Dynasty." If there is any disturbance, report it to me immediately. ”

"Yes!" The guard answered, and turned to leave.