frightfiction Chapter 696: Prince 6 is assassinated
Chapter 696: Prince 6 is assassinated
The emperor's face darkened and his brows furrowed slightly.
"What's going on?"
Several possibilities flashed through his mind: was it that the Junggars were restless? Or were the Russians in the north secretly causing trouble?
The guard reported with sweat on his forehead and breathlessness.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has been assassinated!"
"what?"
The emperor's pupils shrank, his sitting body swayed, and his voice lost its usual calmness.
"How's Xiaoliu?"
Hongyao also stared at the guard nervously and didn't even notice that the blisters on his hands were broken. The pain was completely overshadowed by the fear and worry in his heart.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has suffered a scratch on his left shoulder. When I returned to report the news, someone had already gone to summon the imperial physician."
After hearing this, the emperor breathed a sigh of relief.
He asked as he walked out.
"Has the assassin been caught?"
"Your Majesty, the assassin has been apprehended. However, the assassin's dagger went straight for the Sixth Prince's throat, but Eunuch Wu killed him with a single strike."
The emperor was walking quickly along the way, and Hongyao was always following not far behind him. The innocence in his eyes that he had in the Qinzheng Palace was no longer there.
How could a child born in the royal family be ignorant? Even his slow-witted seventh brother has his own little thoughts.
Hongyao had seen the emperor's tight schedule every day and had no idea about the throne.
His mother hoped that he could be a happy and joyful prince, which was exactly what he wanted.
Nothing must happen to Sixth Brother!
When the father and son arrived, Hongzhan's wound had been treated.
He quickly stood up and saluted.
"Your son gives..."
"Hongzhan, you are injured, no need to be so polite."
The emperor strode forward and helped the man up. He looked at Wei Lin who was standing by.
"How is Sixth Prince's injury?"
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince's left shoulder was slashed by a dagger and he lost a lot of blood. I will go and prepare some medicinal recipes to replenish the blood."
Wei Lin sincerely hopes that the Sixth Prince will recover soon.
Fortunately, the injury was not to my right shoulder, otherwise it would have affected my studies.
It seemed like some thoughts flashed through Wei Lin's mind quickly, but since the emperor was staring at him, he didn't think about it too deeply.
The emperor looked at the two brothers who were gathered together and gave instructions to Xiao Linzi who was guarding on the side.
"If Sixth Prince needs anything, just ask Xiao Xiazi to get it from my inner treasury."
"Yes, I obey."
Hongzhan suffered three great disasters in the garden. The emperor felt that the garden was not conducive to his offspring and secretly thought about returning as soon as possible.
He personally carried Hongzhan back to the side hall of the Qinzheng Hall, and then summoned Xiao Wuzi.
"Tell me about the assassination of the Sixth Prince today."
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince is in the habit of practicing calligraphy before bed. I was grinding ink beside him when I accidentally saw the eunuch serving tea with a murderous look in his eyes. He had just drawn the sword from his waist when the villain pulled out a dagger and stabbed the Sixth Prince in the throat."
Xiao Wuzi touched his forehead to the ground and said, "I failed to protect my master and caused him to be injured. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
The last arson incident was related to Li Xi, and he had driven out Li Xi and the Hesheli clan who instigated it behind the scenes.
Which of his brothers is restless this time?
The emperor waved his hand.
"We'll talk about the punishment later. Have you found any clues from the assassin?"
"Your Majesty, this time the assassin has changed his appearance. He is a stranger. His hands have calluses and he has been castrated."
Xiao Wuzi's back is still wet. Fortunately, Xiao Quanzi has a stomachache, so he stayed by the Sixth Prince's side to serve him.
The assassin is a rootless person, so he can lock down the range.
The angry emperor gave direct orders.
"Xia Qian, order someone to draw a portrait of the assassin and secretly investigate him."
"If you find out, remember not to alert the enemy."
Less than half a month after he came to the garden, Wei Lin reminded him of his kidney disease several times when taking his pulse and advised him not to have sex with the concubines.
Not being able to enter the harem means that you can only have five sons in this life.
Not only do Xiaojiu and Xiaotwelve's mothers come from humble backgrounds, they can't even walk steadily.
The two older ones spent the whole day together studying the beautiful scenery and eating and drinking.
This lack of ambition made the emperor both pleased and angry.
Among his five children, only Xiaoliu is capable of taking on big responsibilities.
The emperor thought so, and others must have thought so too, which is why they wanted to destroy their beloved son.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the garden was unsafe, so he quickly asked someone to call Wei Lin, who was guarding outside, in.
"Sixth Prince has a shoulder injury. Can he withstand the journey back to the palace? I want to return to the palace early."
Thinking of the two secret passages that had just been dug in the palace, the emperor felt upset again.
It seems that the prince's residence is not very safe either.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has a scratch on his shoulder. I personally think it would be best to wait until the wound scabs over before setting off. The Sixth Prince is young and has a strong foundation. I think the scab will heal within a few days."
"it is good."
The emperor shouted outside.
"Xiao Xiazi, send a message to the palace tomorrow and tell them that I will be back in five days. Don't tell the Imperial Concubine about the Sixth Prince's injury, so as not to worry her."
An Lingrong was a little puzzled when she received the news that the emperor had returned to the palace.
Not long after, she received the secret letter sent back by Baoque.
After reading the brief description above, An Lingrong quietly wiped the corners of her eyes.
Although the letter did not clearly state the whole story of the assassination, An Lingrong had already noticed the difference from Baoque's unique mark.
Hongzhan has grown up and has his own ideas.
An Lingrong sat in silence for most of the hour and then summoned Bao Ge to her side.
"The Emperor has sent someone to say he will return to the palace in five days. You are to spread this news to all the palaces."
"Empress Zhen said earlier that Princess Lingxi missed her father. You should personally deliver this good news to her."
The news that the emperor was about to return to the palace spread quickly, and there was movement everywhere in the palace.