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However, the assassin wandered around the palace like a ghost, appearing from time to time and killing several palace maids or eunuchs.

The entire palace was shrouded in an atmosphere of terror, and everyone was in danger.

"Your Majesty, we can't go on like this."

Lin Wanqing couldn't help but say, "We must find him, otherwise, the entire palace will be in turmoil because of him."

"I know."

Lu Shengyuan frowned, "But, we can't even see his shadow, how can we find him?"

"We can set a trap."

A gleam of light flashed in Lin Wanqing's eyes, "Lure him into the trap."

"How do you set it up?"

Lu Shengyuan asked.

"We can..."

Lin Wanqing whispered a few words in Lu Shengyuan's ear.

"good idea."

Lu Shengyuan nodded and said, "Just do as you say."

That night, a big event happened in the palace.

A palace maid was stabbed to death in a remote corner, using the same method as the previous assassin.

The news soon reached the ears of Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing.

“He took the bait.”

Lin Wanqing said in a low voice.

"Go and have a look."

Lu Shengyuan stood up and brought Lin Wanqing and the guards to the crime scene.

The place was already crowded with people, all talking.

"Don't destroy the scene, disperse."

Lu Shengyuan said in a deep voice.

When everyone saw that it was Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing coming, they all made way for them.

Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing walked over to check the body of the palace maid and found that her throat was cut by a knife, just like the previous victims.

"He must still be around."

Lin Wanqing said in a low voice.

"Ah."

Lu Shengyuan nodded and signaled the guards to disperse and search.

However, at this moment, a gust of wind blew by, and Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing smelled a faint fragrance at the same time.

"careful!"

Lu Shengyuan shouted and suddenly grabbed Lin Wanqing.

At the same time, a sharp arrow shot out from the darkness and hit Lin Wanqing's chest.

Lu Shengyuan was quick-witted and quick-handed, grabbing Lin Wanqing and dodging the arrow.

"There's an ambush!"

Lu Shengyuan shouted and took Lin Wanqing to hide behind the pillar nearby.

The guards also drew their weapons and looked around vigilantly.

However, there was silence all around, nothing.

"He must be hiding nearby."

Lin Wanqing whispered, "Everyone be careful."

"Ah."

Lu Shengyuan nodded and searched slowly with the guards.

Suddenly, a light sound of footsteps came from above.

Lu Shengyuan looked up and saw a black shadow passing across the roof.

"over there!"

Lu Shengyuan shouted, jumped up and chased after him.

Lin Wanqing followed closely behind and chased after Lu Shengyuan.

They chased through palaces and corridors, and finally came to a remote corner.

The shadow suddenly stopped and turned to look at them.

"You finally showed up."

Lu Shengyuan said in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why do you want to assassinate me?"

The dark shadow didn't say anything, just looked at them coldly.

Under the moonlight, the man's face finally appeared in front of Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing.

He was dressed in black and wore a mask on his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

"who are you?"

Lu Shengyuan asked again.

The man in black still didn't speak. He slowly raised the sword in his hand and pointed it at Lu Shengyuan.

"you wanna die!"

Lu Shengyuan was furious and rushed forward with his sword.

Lin Wanqing also drew his sword and fought side by side with Lu Shengyuan.

The man in black has extremely high martial arts skills and every move is deadly.

Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing joined forces to barely resist.

"My lord, be careful!"

Lin Wanqing shouted and blocked the sword for Lu Shengyuan.

Lu Shengyuan seized the opportunity and stabbed the man in black in the chest with a sword.

The man in black groaned and fell to the ground.

"Take off the mask!"

Lu Shengyuan walked up quickly and took off the mask of the man in black.

However, beneath the mask was a strange face.

"He's not the assassin!"

Lin Wanqing exclaimed.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, and the man in black suddenly turned into a black shadow and disappeared into the night.

"hateful!"

Lu Shengyuan punched the ground angrily.

"Your Highness, he must have changed his appearance."

Lin Wanqing whispered, "We've been fooled."

"Disguise?"

Lu Shengyuan was stunned when he heard this. "You mean, he used a disguise technique?"

"Yes."

Lin Wanqing nodded, "Disguise can change a person's appearance, making it difficult to recognize them.

"hateful!"

Lu Shengyuan punched the ground again in anger, "What on earth does he want to do?"

"Your Majesty, let's go back and discuss this first."

Lin Wanqing whispered, "Let's see what to do next."

"Ah."

Lu Shengyuan nodded and took Lin Wanqing and the guards away from that remote corner.

Back in the bedroom, Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing began to discuss countermeasures.

"The assassin must still be in the palace."

Lu Shengyuan said in a deep voice, "We have to find a way to find him."

"But, he can disguise himself. How can we find him?"

Lin Wanqing said somewhat helplessly.

"We can start from the palace gate."

Lu Shengyuan suddenly said, "He can't stay in the palace forever. He will definitely find a way to get out."

"You mean, set up an ambush at the palace gate?"

Lin Wanqing asked.

"Correct."

Lu Shengyuan nodded. "We can send people to ambush near the palace gate. If we find anyone suspicious, we can capture them immediately."

"good idea."

Lin Wanqing agreed and said, "Then I'll arrange it right away."

"Ah."

Lu Shengyuan nodded, "Be careful, don't let him find out."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

After Lin Wanqing finished speaking, he turned and left the bedroom.

She came to the palace gate, found the general in charge of guarding, and told him her plan.

Upon hearing this, the general immediately sent out a group of elite soldiers to ambush near the palace gate.

As night fell, the palace gradually became quiet.

At the palace gate, soldiers were guarding vigilantly, not daring to relax at all.

Suddenly, a light sound of footsteps came from a distance.

The soldiers immediately became alert and tightened their grip on their weapons.

A dark figure slowly walked over. He was wearing a black cloak and had his head lowered, so his face could not be seen clearly.

"stop!"

The soldiers shouted and stopped the dark shadow.

"who?"

The soldiers asked warily.

"I am a eunuch in the palace and I need to go out of the palace to do some business."

The dark shadow whispered, his voice a little hoarse.

"Show me your token."

The soldiers did not let down their guard and reached out for the token.

Upon hearing this, the dark shadow slowly raised his head, revealing his eyes from under the mask.

"For you guys."

He took out a token and handed it to the soldier.

The soldiers took the token, looked at it carefully, and found that it was real.

However, at this moment, the black shadow suddenly attacked, knocked down several soldiers, and fled out of the palace gate.

"There are assassins!"

The soldiers shouted and immediately chased after him.