The Doctor's Concubine: Don't mess with the evil princess

To the west of the Imperial Palace, in the imperial study, the atmosphere was as depressing as the dark night before a storm.

Several escaped killers knelt on the ground, their heads lowered almost to the ground, their bodies trembling slightly with fear.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face gloomy enough to drip water, his eyes burning with anger. He slammed the table hard, and the teacup on the table fell to the ground and shattered into powder, just like his sanity that was on the verge of collapse at the moment, "A bunch of rubbish! If you can't even do this, what's the point of me keeping you?"

The leading assassin had beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He said with a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I was almost there when Gu Yunxuan showed up. His Kung Fu is so profound that we...we are no match for him. And Mu Lanfeng..."

"Humph!" The emperor snorted angrily, interrupting the assassin's words, "Excuses! All excuses! You are the most elite assassins I have trained, and you can't even deal with two young boys. And you let them threaten me. This is simply a great shame!"

The emperor stood up and paced back and forth in the imperial study. His robe fluttered behind him, and every step seemed to step on the hearts of the assassins. "After failing this time, Namu Lanfeng must have been prepared. It will be difficult to kill him again. My plan cannot fail. This Xilintianxia must not slip from my hands."

The assassins didn't dare to make a sound. The imperial study was so quiet that only the emperor's angry breathing could be heard.

After a while, the emperor stopped walking, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes, "Pass on my order, gather all forces, I don't care what method you use, Mu Lanfeng must die, otherwise, you will be beheaded!"

The assassins responded in unison: "Yes! Your Majesty!"

After leaving the imperial study, the oppressive atmosphere lingered for a long time, and the emperor stood alone in the imperial study, looking at the map on the wall with deep and unwilling eyes...

When Li Zeqi learned that Mu Lanfeng had been assassinated, he was immediately furious, and the anger burning in his eyes seemed to be able to burn everything to ashes.

He clenched his fists, veins popping out on the back of his hands, "How can this be! How dare you touch my princess? How dare the Emperor Xilin!"

He immediately summoned Qin Qianyou: "I don't care what means you use, you must ensure the safety of the princess. Send the most capable people to protect her in secret. If there is any mistake, bring your head to me!"

Qin Qianyou took the order and took quick action.

Mu Lanfeng knew that this assassination was just the beginning and Emperor Xilin would not give up easily.

Li Zeqi was worried, so he went to Mu Lanfeng's house in person. Seeing that Lanfeng was safe and sound, he was relieved, but the worry in his eyes was still there. "Lanfeng, I'm glad you're okay. I won't let you fall into such danger again."

King Yan Li Zeqi looked at Mu Lanfeng with a worried look on his face, "Lanfeng, this assassination was really dangerous. You can't take risks like this again. I have arranged people to protect you. You must not take it lightly."

Mu Lanfeng smiled gently and said slowly, "Zeqi, you don't need to worry so much. Although those killers may seem powerful, I, Mu Lanfeng, am not a pushover. If they want to take my life, they have to ask the whip in my hand whether it agrees or not."

As she spoke, the scarlet whip in her hand swung out like a lively flame, creating a beautiful whip flower in the air and making a crisp sound.

"If I can handle the previous assassination, I can also handle the subsequent crisis. Emperor Xilin wants to kill me, but I won't let him succeed. I have my abilities and my vigilance. Those minions can't get close to me." Mu Lanfeng raised his chin slightly with a proud look.

Li Zeqi looked at her, but his worry was not reduced at all. "Lan Feng, you can't underestimate the enemy. This time it was just a fluke. The Emperor of Xilin will definitely not let it go. Since he dared to send out assassins, he must have other tricks up his sleeve."

Mu Lanfeng walked up to Li Zeqi and held his hand. "Zeqi, I know you care about me, but I won't be blindly confident. I will be cautious, but I won't be dominated by fear. Believe me, I will protect myself, and I will be ready to face all difficulties with you."

Her eyes were firm and warm, which made Li Zeqi feel a little relieved.

Mu Lanfeng turned her head, her expression suddenly becoming serious. She looked at Li Zeqi and whispered, "Zeqi, there is one more thing. I noticed that King Cheng has been acting strangely recently. His men have been frequently seen in the city, behaving in a sneaky manner, and seem to be planning something."

Li Zeqi frowned, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes, "Cheng Wang? He appears to be peaceful on the surface, but secretly he is ambitious. He is the best at disguising himself. If he makes a move at this time, I'm afraid he has bad intentions. Lan Feng, do you have more detailed information?"

Mu Lanfeng shook his head. "There is no conclusive evidence yet, but I can feel that it may be related to the conspiracy of Emperor Xilin. We must prepare early and not let them succeed."

Li Zeqi nodded slightly, "I will send people to investigate King Cheng's movements. If he dares to collude with the Emperor of Xilin, I will not let him off. Lan Feng, you must be more careful during this period. King Cheng is not easier to deal with than those assassins."

Mu Lanfeng's eyes shone, "Zeqi, I just got reliable information from Xian Chengfeng. The assassins who assassinated me sneaked into Liuyue City through King Cheng. It seems that King Cheng and Emperor Xilin have colluded for a long time. Our previous guess was correct."

Li Zeqi's face became more gloomy. "How dare you, King Cheng, use such a method right under my nose. Lan Feng, do you know how they operate? If we can follow the clues, we may be able to defeat their conspiracy in one fell swoop."

Mu Lanfeng frowned and thought, "From what I know, King Cheng has several secret bases in Liuyue City. The killers should have sneaked in through these bases, but these bases are extremely hidden. It will take some effort for us to find them."

"Hmph, no matter how hidden they are, I will dig them out." Li Zeqi's eyes flashed coldly.

Mu Lanfeng grabbed Li Zeqi's arm, his expression serious, "Zeqi, don't act rashly. We don't have enough evidence right now. If we act rashly, it will only alert the enemy. Once they become alert, it will be difficult to find evidence."

Li Zeqi frowned, his eyes full of unwillingness, "Are we just going to let them go like this? This king really can't swallow this."

Mu Lanfeng shook his head gently, "I know you are anxious, but you need to stay calm at this time. You know Xian Chengfeng's ability. He will continue to investigate in depth and must find solid evidence. I always feel that the conspiracy behind this matter is not limited to this. We must not act impulsively."

Li Zeqi took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in his heart. "Okay, Lanfeng, I will listen to you, but you have to let Xian Chengfeng act as soon as possible. If necessary, I can send more people to assist him. I don't want to wait until they take the initiative to attack and we are powerless to fight back."

Mu Lanfeng nodded, "Don't worry, Xian Chengfeng knows what to do!"

Mu Lanfeng frowned, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, "Zeqi, what I am worried about is that since King Cheng dared to assist Emperor Xilin so blatantly, I am afraid that there are many people colluding with him. This assassination incident may be just the tip of the iceberg. If we act rashly, it is likely to affect the entire body and cause greater turmoil."

Li Zeqi's face was solemn. "You are right. I have the same concerns. If they have formed a huge network of power in secret, we must be more careful. I just don't know who is behind this and is ready to make a move."

Mu Lanfeng's eyes were deep. "We have to make a long-term plan. Let Xian Chengfeng pay attention to the interactions between King Cheng and various parties. No matter whether it is officials in the court, underworld forces, or other forces hidden in the dark, we must not let them go. Maybe we can find some clues and piece together their complete conspiracy."

Li Zeqi nodded, "I will give orders to have our people keep a close eye on any movement in the city, especially those who are close to King Cheng. Their every move must be recorded in detail. Lan Feng, you must also protect yourself. If they know you are investigating, they might attack you again."

Mu Lanfeng nodded slightly, "I will be careful. I want to see what tricks they can play. When we have enough evidence, we will catch them all in one fell swoop and bring peace to Xilin."

After saying that, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she looked at Li Zeqi, and they both saw the determination in each other's eyes.