Golden Branch

Was the Holy Dragon Head Yuan assassinated?

The Crown Princess was seriously injured?

This information flooded into Wang Heng's mind, and her pupils contracted instantly.

During these few days, the sage moved to Longshouyuan for autumn hunting.

Based on Wang Heng's status and the emperor's favor, she is also qualified to accompany the emperor to Longshouyuan.

However, Wang Heng took into consideration that the three little ones were still young and she was lazy by nature, so she made an excuse that she had to attend classes at the academy and did not go.

My two best friends, Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan, didn't go either.

Their reasons were more direct: they were in the late stages of pregnancy and could not ride horses, let alone dared not ride.

The three of them stayed in Mount Li, some teaching in the academy, some chatting in the villa, and some enjoying the hot springs in the villa.

Their days, without the excitement of hunting, are comfortable and enjoyable nonetheless.

"According to the date, today should be the second day of the autumn hunt..."

Wang Heng quickly recovered from her shock.

She frowned slightly, thinking intently, "There's actually an assassin sneaking into Longshou Plain?"

"And the Crown Princess. She, she just recovered from a serious illness. Instead of staying in the Eastern Palace to recuperate, she also went to Longshouyuan?"

Secret Guard: ...She doesn’t know the answer to the master’s “inquiry”.

However, since her master had spoken, as a slave, she had no choice but to respond. She could only say softly, "Princess, please forgive me. I only heard the news. I don't know the specific details or the reasons behind it!"

When Wang Heng heard the secret guard's words, she was shocked to realize that she had unknowingly spoken out her true feelings.

The assassins sneaked into the Longshouyuan Autumn Hunting Ground. Although it was unexpected, it was not so unbelievable.

This year is the end of the fourth year of Yuanzhen, and the Saint has been on the throne for four or five years.

He already had outstanding military achievements and great prestige, and after being the emperor for several years, his position became even more stable.

However, this does not mean that he can really rest easy.

Not to mention his half-brothers who were unwilling to fail, nor his sons who were growing up, even the emperor of the Daming Palace might not be willing to be a decoration who could only live a life of drunkenness and dreams.

"The Emperor? Could it be him?"

Having learned her lesson, Wang Heng kept her lips tightly shut this time, thinking to herself.

Her speculation was somewhat based on facts.

First of all, as the saying goes, "A centipede dies but its legs are still stiff."

After all, the former emperor was a general who was a supreme commander. When the previous dynasty collapsed, he personally led the army to fight in all directions.

If we talk about the territory of Dayu, more than half of it was conquered by Yang Chong.

Then, the remaining one-third was taken by the Emperor himself.

His achievements are indeed not as great as his son's.

But he is not really a loser who only knows how to "eat small things".

He was the founding monarch and had a brilliant military record.

He was surrounded by many trusted aides, such as the Dugu family and the Lou family.

Indeed, in recent years, the saint has taken frequent actions and almost wiped out the former emperor's team.

However, there will still be some that slip through the net.

It’s not that the saint was negligent or that he was too soft-hearted, but that the few remaining forces were either too involved with the major families or were just small fry around the emperor.

We are all relatives and not die-hard fans, so the saints will just turn a blind eye.

Among these people, there may be a backup plan arranged by the emperor.

It looks harmless, but it actually hides murderous intent.

On the surface, the former emperor seemed to have accepted his fate after being a mascot for several years, but perhaps he was waiting for such an assassination opportunity!

Secondly, the location of Longshouyuan is very delicate.

The Daming Palace is located on Longshouyuan. When the emperor moved here, this land became his territory.

After these few years, if you operate secretly, you will definitely reap some rewards.

It's not about openly rebelling, but just infiltrating some forces into the autumn hunting ground. With the ability of the former emperor who once founded a dynasty, it can still be done!

As for the Crown Princess——

A few months ago, when Lou Yu decided to go to Yongzhou, he made a deal with Ani.

Ani followed the agreement and helped the Crown Princess control the poison.

She wasn't cured, but her condition had stopped getting worse. The Crown Princess was still seriously ill, but she no longer looked deathly sick.

It just so happened that the assassination of the emperor's eldest grandson came to a temporary end at that time.

For the sake of the overall situation and the stability of the palace, the Crown Princess began to consciously appear in public.

The Crown Princess was not in charge of the preparations for the Dragon Boat Festival banquet in the palace, nor for the Crown Prince's Thousand Years Banquet, but she attended both.

When everyone saw that although she looked sick, she was still trying to hold on, they knew that the Crown Princess’s “death crisis” had been averted!

The East Palace will also slowly return to normal.

The Eastern Palace became increasingly stable, while the Crown Princess continued to recuperate.

During this period, Lou Yu killed many people in Yongzhou and continued to send back some important "results of battle".

Ani also received a letter from her tribe members.

The evil prince who was tyrannical and killed foreigners indiscriminately had his palace raided and was thrown into jail.

I heard that the new governor will escort the people to the capital and ask the wise and powerful emperor to make decisions for the people of Yongzhou!

The lightest punishment could be sent to guard the imperial mausoleum, the worst could be beheading... But no matter what the punishment is, the new governor has said that this cruel villain will never return to Yongzhou and continue to harm them!

Annie: ...She still doesn't quite believe it.

If she had not come to the capital, she would probably be as "naive" as her clansmen and believe the bullshit that "princes are guilty of the same crime as common people."

However, after arriving in the capital, making friends with the powerful and wealthy, and witnessing their arrogance and willful behavior, Ani realized that the so-called royal law is meant to restrain the weak.

Those powerful people who hold high positions are never bound by constraints.

They despise and trample on others, yet they can still enjoy wealth and prosperity.

However, Annie also knew that the so-called strong was relative.

To the people of Yongzhou, King Yong was like a mountain that could not be overturned.

For the emperor, or the emperor's spokesperson, Prince Yong was just a minor character that could be used.

"I control the life and death of the Emperor's daughter-in-law. For the Crown Princess, the Emperor will also severely punish Prince Yong!"

Annie told herself this in her heart.

Ani both believed and didn't believe what Lou Yu said about the fate that Prince Yong should have.

In order to further demonstrate her own value and to reassure Lou Yu who was far away in Yongzhou, Ani gave the Crown Princess some medical treatment.

While controlling the poison, the Crown Princess regained some vitality.

Now, the Crown Princess has enough energy to accompany the Crown Prince to Leyouyuan, and can even ride a horse alone for a while, almost like a normal person.

Everyone, including the Crown Princess herself, felt that things were moving in a good direction.

But the "accident" still happened.

……

"The assassin's target isn't just the Saint. The Crown Prince has also been assassinated!"

"At this critical moment, the Crown Princess, standing beside the Crown Prince, blocked the fatal arrow for him..."

When the second wave of secret guards came to report, they had more detailed information.

Wang Heng's heart sank.

A fatal arrow?

If you can take the life of the Crown Prince, you can also take the life of the Crown Princess.

It was originally thought that the Crown Princess could escape death.

For this purpose, Lou Yu did not hesitate to risk his life and went to Yongzhou in person.

Who could have imagined that the Crown Princess did not die from the poison, but would die from the assassination...

"Come here, pack up your things and prepare to return to the capital."

Although they knew that the assassination had occurred, the capital would be a huge quagmire.

If she went back, even if she would not be affected, she might still step into the mud.

However, the one who was in trouble was the Crown Princess, and her biological son, Xiao Sanlang, was following Wang Heng.

There are certain things that Wang Heng cannot escape.

Even if not for herself, she would send Xiao Sanlang back.

At this moment, the sound of chaotic horse hooves was heard outside the courtyard.

Soon, a loud voice was announced: "Princess, the angel has arrived!"

A trace of sadness flashed across Wang Heng's eyes.

The palace is here to pick someone up, the Crown Princess is in danger!

If it weren't for the critical moment, the prince would not have taken Xiao Sanlang back at this time.

Unless, the Crown Princess is on her deathbed and the Crown Prince doesn't want to leave any regrets for them and their son!

"Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered me to invite Xiao Sanlang back to the palace!"

"……it is good!"

Wang Heng agreed and ordered someone to make arrangements.

The manpower sent by the Eastern Palace was quite sufficient, including two eunuchs and a team of Eastern Palace guards.

However, out of caution, Wang Heng still sent the Lou family's troops and her own princess's personal guards.

Dozens of people came together to protect Xiao Sanlang, and they rode their horses at full speed towards the capital.

Now that Xiao Sanlang is gone, Wang Heng no longer needs to worry.

She also has to look after Jiulang and Shiyi Niang... Alas, I just hope that the storm stirred up in the capital this time will be safe and sound, and not involve too many people...