Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

The residence of the Imperial Stud.

The tea brewing beside Yuan Ji had been changed time and time again.

As time went on, more and more intelligence gathered before Yuan Ji.

From the south gate of Xiyuan, to Jinshi, and then to Yongheli.

The Yuan family had been operating in Luoyang for decades, with four generations holding high-ranking positions. Only the head of the Yuan family had the right to know the extent of their network of spies and the number of assassins they had cultivated over those decades.

Today, this power has been transferred to Yuan Ji.

Holding a teacup in his hand, Yuan Ji, despite trying to calm himself down, was still surprised by the Yuan family's arrangements in Luoyang.

But this was not all that surprised Yuan Ji.

"This feather..."

Yuan Ji looked at the twenty-odd bamboo plaques with names, positions, and identities written on them, which were then crossed out in red pen.

Each crossed-out vermilion name represents the end of a suicide soldier's life.

And less than half an hour had passed.

More than twenty of Yuan's long-time loyalists and intelligence agents had died in Luoyang, and all of them did so quietly.

"Duan Yu must have a very large number of assassins by his side."

Yuan Ji frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

Clearly, Duan Yu's base is not in Luoyang, and he has only risen to prominence in two years. How could he have so many helpers in Luoyang?

Was it Duan Yu himself?

Or is he someone who collaborates with Duan Yu?

Or perhaps there are others behind Duan Yu who are pushing things along?

"grown ups."

Another black-clad assassin knelt in front of Yuan Ji's study.

The black robe beneath the man's shoulders was torn, and crimson blood flowed from it under the firelight.

"explain."

Yuan Ji stared blankly at the assassins.

"My lord, it has been confirmed that the carriage that left Jinshi came from the residence of Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician of Yonghe Village."

"The person who left after meeting Duan Yu in that carriage was He Lingman, the wife of Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician."

Ok?

Yuan Ji's expression froze.

He Lingman?

He Jin's younger sister.

The wife of Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician.

How did they end up together?

Yuan Ji's face was full of doubt.

Suddenly, Yuan Ji's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something.

"Someone, prepare the carriage." Yuan Ji suddenly stood up from his seat.

He then walked to the door of the study and glanced at the heavily injured assassin: "Who did you fight? How is he?"

The black-clad assassin lowered his head with a look of shame and said, "This subordinate is incompetent."

"That man was highly skilled in martial arts. My subordinates managed to escape with their lives only because my comrades fought desperately to hold him off."

"As for their identities, I don't know either, but those people all used a black iron weapon that looked like a long needle."

Yuan Ji nodded and said, "Alright, go and recover from your injuries. You'll have a chance to take revenge sometime."

After saying that, Yuan Ji walked out of the mansion.

The carriage was ready, and Yuan Ji boarded it and headed towards Yuan Wei's residence.

............

Yonghe Lane, the backyard of Zhang Feng's residence.

Inside a room in a secluded courtyard.

Zhang Feng, shirtless, had bloodshot eyes and was breathing heavily.

The iron whip held in his left hand dripped blood incessantly onto the ground.

And in front of Zhang Feng.

The woman who had just been pleading with Zhang Feng with her eyes was now on the verge of death.

The white dress she was wearing had been torn to shreds by the barbs of the iron whip.

His skin was covered in blood and gore.

In some places, you can even see the bones.

"It's no use!"

"It's no use!"

"Why is it still not working!"

Zhang Feng's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared like a wounded wild beast.

"Damn it, why is it still not working!"

"It's no use!"

"what!"

Zhang Feng roared as he brandished his iron whip.

The bound woman had completely lost the ability to struggle.

The barbs on the iron whip tore at his skin without causing any reaction.

Zhang Feng, on the other hand, became even more frenzied.

Zhang Feng only stopped when he had exhausted his last bit of strength after a living, whole person had been tortured into the state of a broken rag doll.

Then he tilted his head back and lay down on the ground.

If someone else saw this scene, they would be extremely surprised.

Almost everyone in Luoyang knew that Zhang Rang held immense power.

However, his son, the Imperial Physician Zhang Feng, was a kind and gentle person.

He always greets people with a smile.

He did not become like the spoiled brats in Luoyang just because he had a powerful father.

The Imperial Physician was in charge of treating the illnesses of the royal family, nobles, and court officials.

Zhang Feng also had extensive contact with ministers in the imperial court.

Over the years, no negative rumors have ever circulated about Zhang Feng.

Whenever a minister fell ill at home, Zhang Feng would personally take care of him if he could.

This has earned them a considerable reputation.

But who could have imagined that Zhang Feng, who was always gentle and refined, would have such a scene?

After resting on the ground for a while, the madness in Zhang Feng's eyes gradually faded.

Then he got up from the ground.

He put on the white robe that was placed to the side, washed his hands and face, and tidied his messy hair.

Then he pushed open the door.

As for the woman behind him who had already died, bleeding profusely and dying from the pain, he never glanced at her again.

After tidying up my clothes.

Zhang Feng then locked the gate to the small courtyard and walked towards the front yard.

The courtyard was brightly lit. Zhang Feng had a calm and kind expression, and he would even nod slightly to the maids and servants who came to pay their respects.

Before long, they arrived near the study in the front yard.

Just as Zhang Feng was about to enter the study, the gate to the front courtyard opened.

Zhang Feng stopped in his tracks and saw He Lingman returning from outside.

“Madam,” Zhang Feng said with a smile to He Lingman, “Why did you return so early today? You look quite well, so you must have won.”

He Lingman's gambling addiction was a well-known fact in Luoyang.

Zhang Feng naturally knew this as well.

The Zhang family has plenty of money, so it doesn't matter to them no matter how much He Lingman loses.

He Lingman, dressed in a purple robe, took a deep breath, then frowned.

"No matter how clean you wash yourself, you can't hide the nauseating smell on you."

After saying that, He Lingman brushed past Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng, who was standing still, did not change his expression despite He Lingman's vicious words.

Instead, he calmly returned to his study.

The study was brightly lit by several oil lamps.

Zhang Feng took down several scrolls of bamboo slips and a book from the bookshelf.

As the pages of the book were turned.

The names, ages, heights, and weights of each woman were recorded in detail on it.

After taking out the book with the names recorded, Zhang Feng returned to his desk, picked up a brush, and began to write.

Zhang, age fourteen, height... weight...

"Iron Whip".

"One hour..."

Zhang Feng wrote and read aloud at the same time.

As he wrote and recalled, a look of enjoyment gradually appeared on Zhang Feng's face.

...........

"He Lingman?"

Sitting in the study, Yuan Kui, dressed in a gray robe, looked at Yuan Ji in surprise.

Yuan Ji nodded and said, "It was indeed He Lingman. More than twenty assassins were killed or wounded. They eventually found the carriage parked at the residence of Imperial Physician Zhang Feng, and the person who got out of the carriage was He Lingman."

"He Lingman changed carriages in Jinshi midway through the journey."

Yuan Ji raised his head and said, "Uncle, there is a hidden force in Luoyang City, which should belong to Duan Yu."

"Otherwise, our elite assassins, whom we have raised for so many years, would never have suffered such heavy casualties."

"They must have been discovered while monitoring Duan Yu."

“But Duan Yu…” Yuan Ji was very puzzled.

"You mean, why does Duan Yu possess such power in Luoyang?" Yuan Wei asked.

Yuan Ji nodded.

"So what's your opinion on this matter?" Yuan Wei looked at Yuan Ji and asked with a hint of probing, "What do you think about Duan Yu's meeting with He Lingman? It's okay, feel free to make any bold guesses."

Yuan Ji, kneeling before Yuan Kui, pondered for a moment with a solemn expression.

"Uncle, I think Duan Yu might have some kind of agreement or cooperation with the He family, or is it possible that Duan Yu is affiliated with the He family?"

"His Majesty is in poor health. In order to ensure that Prince Bian can ascend the throne smoothly, Lady He supported Duan Yu?"

"If that's the case, it explains why Duan Yu has such a force protecting him in Luoyang."

"After all, Empress He has been in Luoyang for many years, and He Jin has also been an official in Luoyang for a long time."

Yuan Wei listened to Yuan Ji's explanation while nodding.

"Does Uncle think what I said is possible?" Yuan Ji asked somewhat uncertainly.

Yuan Wei nodded and said, "It's possible, but..."

Yuan Wei shook his head and said, "That shouldn't be the case."

"Of course, you're not wrong to think that way, but perhaps things aren't as complicated as you imagine."

"This is not your fault, because you know too little about Duan Yu and have too little information about him."

Yuan Ji listened attentively: "Please teach me, Uncle."