Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 103 Assassination of the King, A Second Success
The "Second Prince" and the "Jailer" looked at each other in bewilderment.

Lian Shanxin instantly recalled the divination Tian Suan had performed the previous night, and sincerely exclaimed in his heart, "Tian Suan is truly amazing!"

There was a case where the imperial physician refused to treat the crown prince.

Later, a diviner predicted that the royal family would suffer a bloody disaster.

The value of the nine-day period is still increasing.

Of course, Lian Shanxin is certain that from today onwards, the value of Qianmian will increase exponentially.

The only nemesis of the Thousand Faces—the Heavenly Eye—must also rise in importance.

"Your Highness, His Majesty is waiting for you," the eunuch said again.

The Second Prince slowly spoke: "Why did Father summon me?"

"Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for me."

This eunuch is clearly not one of the Second Prince's men.

This calmed Qianmian and Lianshanxin down.

Lian Shanxin took the initiative to speak: "I'll take my leave now."

He bowed and left.

It did not cause any accidents.

Who would care about a lowly jailer?
Before leaving, Lian Shanxin gave Qianmian a look that said, "Good luck to you."

"Thousand faces" was interpreted as encouragement.

My spirits lifted instantly.

That's right, one can't lose the dignity of a master in front of one's good disciple.

With a swift stroke, the apprentice killed a prince.

If he, as the master, is not as good as his disciple, then how can he be a master? From now on, he should become Lian Shanxin's disciple.

Qianmian can't afford to lose face like this.

Emperor Yongchang, it's your bad luck that's coming to you.

Qianmian made up his mind, but despite his determination, he knew his own limitations, so he cautiously asked, "Where will Father summon me? It's not the execution ground, is it?"

"Your Highness, you must be joking. His Majesty will meet you at the imperial estate outside the city."

Lian Shanxin paused as he was about to leave the Ministry of Justice prison.

They then continued walking naturally outwards.

Thousand Faces immediately replied, "Lead the way."

Emperor Yongchang, I had no intention of assassinating you a second time.

But who told you to strike such a good pose?
"Why did Father Emperor go to the Imperial Estate again?"

As they walked, the "Second Prince" casually asked.

Without giving it much thought, the eunuch casually replied, "Lord Fang Yanfeng of the Ministry of Justice re-inspected the imperial estate and found some clues that prove Your Highness has nothing to do with this matter. That's why His Majesty summoned you there. Your Highness, I may have to congratulate you in advance on regaining your freedom."

Qianmian nodded: "I see. Lord Fang truly lives up to his reputation as one of the four great constables of the Ministry of Justice. He is indeed very capable."

It's a pity; I don't even know if I'll be alive after today.

It depends on how magnanimous Emperor Yongchang really is.

Based on Qian's understanding of Emperor Yongchang, he felt that Emperor Yongchang was a narrow-minded hypocrite, so he was not optimistic about Fang Yanfeng's future.

However, this will not affect his determination to score a second goal.

Lian Shanxin watched helplessly as the "Second Prince" followed the little eunuch to the imperial estate outside the city.

They also observed that there were skilled imperial guards secretly protecting them.

My mood is very strange.

He sought Thousand Faces' help because he couldn't kill the Second Prince alone. But with Thousand Faces' help, they could eliminate the Second Prince without anyone noticing.

His goal was simply to improve his strength; he had no other intentions.

How did things suddenly unfold like this?

This was not his original intention.

Brother, you really can't blame me.

Lian Shanxin silently mourned for the top-ranked figure who was about to suffer a severe blow.

Then he returned to the Nine Heavens headquarters and began his serious seclusion.

Whatever earth-shattering changes occur in the capital, they have nothing to do with Young Master Xin.

……

Outside the capital city, at the imperial estate.

Emperor Yongchang arrived here with his entourage, swaggering in.

There is a rumor circulating in the capital city of these gods:

It is said that Emperor Yongchang's health is failing.

Ordinary people have very limited access to information; they simply listen to whatever is circulating in the market.

If this continues, it will affect the security of the capital city.

This made Emperor Yongchang realize that he needed to make more public appearances.

If they continue their intimate affair, who knows what even more outrageous rumors will emerge.

Just then, Fang Yanfeng of the Ministry of Justice discovered some new information, so Emperor Yongchang complied with Fang Yanfeng's request and, in full view of everyone, traversed the entire capital city to reach the imperial estate.

The appearances they made along the way were enough to reassure people.

Incidentally, the Second Prince was also summoned over.

"Your Majesty, this is the information I have gathered. According to my investigation, the Second Prince was indeed wronged. Your Majesty's assassination attempt originated from Qianmian impersonating Elder Zeng of the Golden Scale Alliance. Although the Golden Scale Alliance served as the Second Prince's eyes and ears in the martial world, the Second Prince was far away in the capital at the time and could not command the Golden Scale Alliance. Replacing Elder Zeng was Qianmian's personal act. I speculate that Qianmian was pushed too far by Lord Tianjian in Jiangzhou. Of course, Lian Shanxin was also involved."

Emperor Yongchang took the memorial handed to him by Fang Yanfeng. Before he could even start reading it, he heard a familiar name.

"How is this related to Lianshan Xin?" Emperor Yongchang asked.

Fang Yanfeng explained, “Your Majesty, although Lian Shanxin is only at the True Realm level, his ‘Heavenly Eyes’ are indeed exceptionally gifted. I have carefully investigated his battle record and also sent a letter to the Candlelight Pavilion. The people of the Candlelight Pavilion witnessed with their own eyes that Lian Shanxin used his Heavenly Eyes to see through Qianmian’s disguise. This cannot be faked. Therefore, Qianmian has lost face.”

"So that's how it is. Lian Shanxin is really that powerful."

Emperor Yongchang stroked his beard and smiled, his face showing satisfaction.

Fang Yanfeng was utterly perplexed. Nevertheless, he continued his report: "Your Majesty, although Lian Shanxin is exceptionally talented, a series of unforeseen events led to irreparable and severe consequences. Because of Lian Shanxin's Heavenly Eye and Lord Tianjian's divine sword, Qianmian suffered repeated defeats and was seriously injured. Ultimately, he fled to the Golden Scale Alliance, killed Elder Zeng, and prepared to lie low and recuperate. Just then, he received a summons from the Second Prince. All of this seems like a coincidence, but ultimately, the Second Prince cannot be blamed. If blame must be placed, I believe Lian Shanxin bears a great responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yongchang's expression darkened: "Minister Fang, are you going to frame someone else just to help the Second Prince get away with his crime?"

“Your Majesty, I dare not. I have reported everything truthfully. The Second Prince has indeed been wronged. If a commoner commits a crime and is wronged, I will also exonerate him. You cannot be exceptionally harsh on the Second Prince just because he is your son. That would be unfair to him.”

"Is it fair to Lian Shanxin to draw such a conclusion?" Emperor Yongchang asked in a deep voice.

Both are his children, and he has to try his best to treat them equally.

Fang Yanfeng was puzzled. Even as one of the Four Great Constables, he certainly couldn't see through the complicated relationship between Lian Shanxin and Emperor Yongchang.

Just then, Eunuch Wang brought over a letter.

"Your Majesty, Lord Tianjian has sent a letter from Jiangzhou."

Emperor Yongchang took the letter, looked up, and his expression instantly softened.

“The midwife who delivered him is dead, and there is no conclusive evidence to prove that Lian Shanxin is the biological son of his current parents.”

Upon seeing this conclusion, Emperor Yongchang was essentially convinced that Lian Shanxin was his child.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
Xin'er has had a hard life, having been separated from her family since she was a child.

Fortunately, it was his own dragon offspring after all, inheriting his excellent talent. Although he had been living among the common people since childhood, a golden carp is not meant to be confined to a pond.

When the winds of change blow, they seize the opportunity and appear before one's eyes.

Thinking of Lian Shanxin's various circumstances, Emperor Yongchang felt even more gratified.

Emperor Yongchang continued reading, and when he saw in Tianjian's letter that the "Peace Talisman" had appeared in Jiangzhou, he was instantly moved.

"The peace charm is in Jiangzhou."

“Jiang Pingan…”

"Could it be that Jiang Ping'an and Xin'er are related?"

"Is Jiang Ping'an behind Xin'er?"

In that instant, Emperor Yongchang had many thoughts running through his mind.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Eunuch Wang asked with some concern.

The secret letter that Tianjian sent from Jiangzhou could not be read by Emperor Yongchang before he had seen it.

Therefore, Eunuch Wang had no idea what Tianjian had written in the letter.

He only saw that Emperor Yongchang's expression changed drastically after reading Tianjian's letter, as if he had discovered some earth-shattering secret.

"It's alright, you can wait outside. When the second brother arrives, just let him in."

Emperor Yongchang waved his hand, dismissing Eunuch Wang.

Back then, Jiang Ping'an was suspected of colluding with the former crown prince to rebel. Although the evidence was conclusive, Eunuch Wang knew the inside story.

Wang Gonggong, who almost became one of the Nine Heavens, also had a good relationship with Jiang Ping'an.

Emperor Yongchang did not want Jiang Ping'an to know.

"Yes."

Wang Gong announced his retirement.

Emperor Yongchang held the letter containing the Heavenly Sword and fell into deep thought once more.

At this moment, he thought a lot.

He even thought of Zeng Ningbing.

"Ningbing...I'm afraid it was Xin'er who killed her."

"Could all of this have been orchestrated by Jiang Ping'an?"

"Is he deliberately retaliating for what I did back then?"

Emperor Yongchang, judging others by his own standards, felt this was highly likely.

Fang Yanfeng, standing to the side, felt uneasy as he watched Emperor Yongchang's ever-changing expression.

However, having already boarded the Second Prince's ship, he still cautiously spoke again: "Your Majesty, I have also investigated the murder of Zeng Ningbing. Currently, there is no direct evidence to prove that Qianmian killed Zeng Ningbing. On the contrary, it seems more like..."

Fang Yanfeng originally wanted to say that it seemed to be the three junior masters of Jiutian, led by Qi Shiyun, who took the initiative, but he was afraid that Emperor Yongchang would have difficulty dealing with Jiutian, so he changed the scapegoat: "It seems to be more like Lian Shanxin and the others killed Zeng Ningbing and then framed Qianmian."

"enough."

Emperor Yongchang interrupted Fang Yanfeng's reasoning: "Zeng Ningbing is not my illegitimate daughter. The evidence of the Golden Scale Alliance's collusion with the Demonic Sect is conclusive. There is no need to investigate this matter any further."

As a seasoned politician, he decided to act as if nothing had happened.

You can't possibly punish your two biological sons and Xie's only disciple just because of a dead illegitimate daughter, can you?

"Father, I beg to see you."

"Come in."

The second prince appeared at the imperial estate.

Emperor Yongchang and Fang Yanfeng both breathed a sigh of relief.

Fang Yanfeng was relieved to have found his backer, while Emperor Yongchang was glad that he didn't have to explain to Fang Yanfeng why he wasn't pursuing the matter.

"Second brother, come here."

Qianmian obediently approached Emperor Yongchang.

"Second brother, I'm sorry you've had to go through all this trouble these past few days."

The Second Prince's eyes reddened, like a wronged child, and he threw himself into his father's arms: "Father, I really did not collude with Qianmian."

"I know I wronged you this time. I was blinded by anger and acted irrationally..."

puff.

The sound of a sharp blade piercing the abdomen.

"A thousand faces?!"

"I want you dead! I want you to die without a burial place!"

"puff……"

Emperor Yongchang looked up at the sky and spat out blood.

Qianmian laughed heartily, transformed into Fang Yanfeng, and then pointed at Fang Yanfeng, who became the Second Prince.

Eunuch Wang rushed in.

In an instant, everyone went crazy!
(End of this chapter)