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The city guards tried to rescue the emperor, but some were scattered by the crowd of onlookers, and only a small number managed to get there.

Fortunately, Emperor Qinyong always had his own guards by his side when he went out, so even though the assassins were highly skilled in martial arts, they could not get close to him.

"Wanwan!"

Emperor Qinyong called out to Xie Wanru with considerable concern.

"Long'er, quickly send someone to bring Wanwan here. How can she, a woman, be a match for those people?"

Emperor Qinyong frowned. He knew that the Xie family men were all skilled in martial arts, but in his heart, Xie Wanru was ultimately just a woman.

“Father, Wanwan’s kung fu is better than mine, so you don’t need to worry.”

Despite Xiao Long's words, he still sent two people to help Xie Wanru. In reality, Xie Wanru was in the midst of a fierce battle, and she dealt with these assassins with ease, without any pressure whatsoever.

"Didn't you say your people could win over Xie Wanru? Once Xie Yanting comes back, you'll have no chance anymore."

In a corner, Xiao Yan was talking in hushed tones with a guard, who kept his head down and had wrinkles on his neck.

"Everything takes time, Your Highness need not worry."

The man's voice was quite deep and unhurried.

Xie Wanru successfully captured two assassins, and the soldiers who arrived later subdued them. Just as she was about to sheathe her sword, she saw twice as many assassins suddenly fly out of the crowd as before.

"what happened?"

Shen Cong'an was also unsettled.

He didn't have to come to see Simon off today; he had just visited Xiao Zhuang at the Medicine King Hall and was just passing by.

Xie Wanru was also a little confused. With so many people, even with the help of guards, she was having a hard time managing.

“Princess Yongchang is skilled in martial arts, but you are the only one who stands out, which makes people extremely envious. I will also try out the skills of these bastards.”

At some point, Prince Rui took off his usual cumbersome robes, revealing a sharp and capable appearance. Holding a long sword, he leaped into the fray with remarkable style, engaging the assassins in a fierce battle.

Xie Wanru didn't know what to say. This Prince Rui gave her the illusion that he was the one who had come to show off.

However, there's no time to worry about that right now. There are too many onlookers, and Emperor Qinyong can't leave in a short time. The only thing to do is to capture everyone as soon as possible and then protect Emperor Qinyong as he leaves.

Shen Cong'an gestured to his guards to help, while he himself silently walked toward the Crown Prince.

“Your Highness, the Third Prince is acting suspiciously. I just saw him whispering to a guard. The guard had his head down, so I couldn’t see his face.”

"Are you sure?"

Xiao Long asked, somewhat incredulously.

Framed him, that's one thing, but sending an assassin to kill the emperor is a heinous crime that cannot be tolerated by heaven and earth.

Moreover, my father is always protected by many people. Even if the current assassins are difficult to deal with, it is not easy for them to get close.

If the failure is discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Would Xiao Yan really be that stupid?

"I witnessed with my own eyes that the supplies the Lou family was sending to the Northern Barbarians were intercepted, and the Simon people left Xuan. The white-clad man, who lost everything on both ends, may have been driven to desperation."

“But my third brother can’t be that stupid, can he? Doesn’t he know that Father also has secret guards? They just won’t show themselves unless it’s a critical moment. Even if dozens more come, they can’t hurt Father. Besides, the city guards were only scattered. They can regroup in less than a quarter of an hour. No matter how many assassins there are, they can’t get close to Father.”

After Xiao Long finished speaking, he looked in the direction of the Diligent and Brave Emperor behind him.

They were about ten steps away from Emperor Qinyong, not far at all. Emperor Qinyong sat leisurely without any tension, but he was somewhat concerned about Xie Wanru, whose gaze remained fixed on Xie Wanru, who was fighting with someone.

Shen Cong'an was also puzzled by this.

Everyone's first reaction was to protect the emperor, and indeed, the emperor was surrounded by many people protecting him, so the assassin could not get close at all.

"Wanwan truly lives up to her reputation as General Xie's daughter!"

When Prince Rui captured an assassin, he praised Xie Wanru.

Xie Wanru didn't have time to pay attention to him at all. This guy must have something wrong with him. He still has time to chat at a time like this. Isn't it said that Prince Rui is taciturn and doesn't get close to people?

"Big brother."

Shen Nian'an arrived without anyone noticing.

He looked at Shen Cong'an, as if something urgent had happened.

Since the Yong'an Marquis's residence moved out, Shen Cong'an has had no further contact with them.

"Shen Nian'an? Did he want to see you?"

Xiao Long was somewhat puzzled. Because he had once been married to Xie Wanru, Xiao Long had considered promoting Shen Nian'an, but unfortunately, Shen Nian'an's conduct was not very good, and he ultimately failed to find a suitable position for her, so the matter was eventually dropped.

Shen Cong'an was somewhat displeased, and his anxious expression suggested that something had happened at the Yong'an Marquis's residence. He left the Crown Prince's side and walked towards Shen Nian'an.

Shen Nian'an took him aside and talked about Shen Nianqing, who was already married. She only mentioned how difficult it was for her younger sister in her husband's family and hoped that Shen Cong'an could think of a solution.

Shen Cong'an frowned. Xie Wanru wanted to deal with the Shen family, so Shen Nianqing's marriage was actually a good thing. As for how difficult her life would be, that was up to her own fate. What could he do? He even wanted to say, "You should think of a way for yourself."

Once Xie Wanru has dealt with these people, the Yong'an Marquis's mansion will also be dragged out for a spin.

Just then, Shen Cong'an glanced behind him and saw a guard he had just seen quietly heading in Xiao Long's direction.

The man's appearance was clearly that of the person who had just been with Xiao Yan.

"Your Highness, be careful!"

Shen Cong'an shouted, and the man realized that his actions had been exposed and that he could not get close to make any further moves. He could only immediately draw his long sword and head towards Xiao Long's direction.

Everyone hoped that the assassination target was Emperor Qinyong. Xiao Long didn't have many guards around him, so he cut down the people around Xiao Long in a few moves and then slashed at Xiao Long with his sword.

"Protect the prince!"

Emperor Qinyong immediately issued an order, but it was already too late.

Before Xiao Long could react, Xie Wanru had already arrived with her sword. The blood-stained sword swept across, and the man took three steps back.

"Long time no see, hope you're doing well."

Xie Wanru pressed the sword in her hand to the ground, and the blood on it slid down the blade. There were also many bloodstains on her body.

"I always thought my enemy was someone else, but I never imagined that you were the one behind it all."

Xie Wanru remained calm on the surface, but was inwardly extremely excited.

"No matter who you are, I will not let you leave today."

She knew the man was wearing a mask.

From those two moves, she already knew that this person was the young master in white.

The man was clearly flustered for a moment. Shen Nian'an supported Shen Cong'an and helped him leave Xiao Long. This way, Shen Cong'an's bodyguards would also leave. Xie Wanru and the others were trapped, and no one would notice Xiao Long.

Before he could succeed, Xie Wanru arrived. All his plans and schemes seemed useless in front of this woman.