Zi Yan was also shocked, but her many years of experience as an assassin had allowed her to remain calm.
"Second Prince, I don't know what you mean. Director Chen's birthday banquet is about to end. I should go back and play the piano.”Ziyan lowered her head and prepared to leave.
The Second Prince immediately stretched out his hand to block Ziyan's path.
"There's no point in pretending anymore. My men injured you that night. After that, I sent someone to bribe the maids of Spring Swallow Brothel to let them peek at your body to see if you were injured.
"In the end, they told me that there were traces of bandages on your arm and that you did not leave the room as much as possible during those few days. The room was filled with the smell of medicine and even your daily bath was put on hold.”
The Second Prince stared at Zi Yan with a faint smile on his face. It seemed that he had already confirmed that Zi Yan was the assassin.
Zi Yan looked at the Second Prince innocently."Your Highness, I was just walking down the stairs when I fell and hurt myself. My servant girl and the doctor who treated me can testify to this.
That day, I was still playing the zither at the Spring Swallow Restaurant and entertaining guests. Many guests can testify for me that night. I wonder how a weak woman like me assassinated His Highness the Second Prince?
Second Prince, please don't wrongly accuse me.”
If an ordinary man saw Ziyan's weak appearance, he would probably feel pity for her.
"Hehehe, continue pretending? I am the Second Prince of the Northern Yan Kingdom. At that time, I only need to send someone to capture you back to the residence and serve you with some punishment. I don't believe that you won't confess.”
The Second Prince approached Ziyan.
Zi Yan's mind was in a mess.
"But I admire your ability. I like capable women the most. How about this, if you follow this prince and work for this prince in the future, this prince can let bygones be bygones for what you did before.
When I become the emperor in the future, I can even give you the position of a princess consort and enjoy glory and wealth.”As the Second Prince spoke, he reached out to Ziyan's chin.
Zi Yan had a complicated expression. She probably did not expect such a situation to happen.
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Suddenly, a large hand appeared and grabbed the Second Prince's arm. At the same time, a person appeared in front of Zi Yan.
"This humble one is Yang Xing. I've long heard of the Second Prince's great name. I didn't expect to be able to meet His Highness the Second Prince here.”Yang Xing said with a big laugh and released his hand at the same time.
The Second Prince looked at the person in front of him. It was actually Teacher Yang, who had been in the limelight at Director Chen's birthday banquet.
He still remembered those poems, and one of them was the most profound.
"You're Yang Xing, right?" The Second Prince withdrew his hand and said.
"That's right. Erm…did the Second Prince have any private matters with Miss Ziyan here? If not, Director Chen had already ordered someone to find Miss Ziyan to play the zither.
Director Chen's birthday banquet could not be neglected.”Yang Xing said with a smile.
The Second Prince stared at Yang Xing and smiled."In that case, I'll have a chat with Miss Ziyan another day. At the same time, I also admire Teacher Yang's ability. I'll invite Teacher Yang to the residence to ask for a calligraphy treasure.”
"Alright, alright. Let's talk another day." Yang Xing said and left with Ziyan.
The Second Prince looked at the backs of Yang Xing and the other man as they left, and his eyes immediately turned cold.
"Get out."
Three people appeared around the Second Prince.
The Second Prince looked at the three of them coldly." All of you are Martial Grandmasters. A mere teacher from Zi Yang College has appeared beside me, yet none of you have made a move!"
It was the same when I was assassinated. Did I raise a bunch of good-for-nothings?”
The three of them immediately knelt on the ground in panic.
"Please forgive me, Your Highness. That person is really strange. "Moreover, we're only Great Martial Masters. We can't sense the fluctuations of the soul cultivator profession, so we're negligent!”
"Hmph, you have quite a lot of excuses. Yang Xing? This person seemed to be related to Ziyan.”"Send someone to investigate the relationship between Yang Xing and Ziyan."”
"Yes."
The three of them immediately left, and the Second Prince returned to the banquet as if nothing had happened.
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birthday banquet
Zi Yan returned to the platform to play the music again, but at this moment, she felt uneasy. Her left arm kept shaking, and the music style was not as good as before.
Fortunately, after three rounds of drinking, and most people were still discussing Yang Xing's seven poems, they did not notice her abnormality.
The song ended.
Director Chen stood up and everyone looked at him.
"Today is my 70th birthday. I'm very happy. He had the company and blessings of his old friends, as well as some unexpected gifts.
This old man thanks everyone here.”Director Chen clenched his fists and bowed slightly to the crowd.
The crowd immediately returned the greeting, muttering something.
"I don't dare, I don't dare. You're the pillar of the country!”
"Director Chen is my teacher. It's only right for students to congratulate their teacher on his birthday.”
"Director Chen has just celebrated his seventieth birthday. In the future, we will celebrate your eightieth birthday here.”
After a burst of laughter, the birthday banquet was finally over.
Everyone also began to leave.
At this moment, the sky was pitch-black, and dark clouds covered the sky. There were almost no stars in sight. From time to time, a strong wind would blow, causing the decorations on the banquet venue to be a little messy.
"There's a storm tonight." " Brother Yang, let's go back quickly. Don't get drenched in the rain…" Xiong Wu stood up shakily.
Xiong Wu looked around, only to discover that Yang Xing had long disappeared.
"Brother Yang? Brother Yang?"
Xiong Wu looked around for Yang Xing.
A servant walked over and said to Xiong Wu,""Teacher Xiong, Teacher Yang asked me to pass a message to you just now. He has something to do and has left first. You don't have to wait for him.”
"This guy, why did he leave so suddenly?”Xiong Wu muttered to himself, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Together with a few acquaintances, they walked back to the academy from the back of the mountain.
Along the way, he kept bragging about his friendship with Yang Xing and how he had seen Yang Xing shine in Spring Swallow Restaurant.
As for those who were not from Zi Yang College, they left Zi Yang College through the other path.
Zi Yan wore a veil and a few maids followed behind her.
Zi Yan's footsteps were obviously faster than before, and her left arm trembled from time to time.
She could only use her right hand to press on her left arm to alleviate the symptoms. This was an old problem of hers. Once she was nervous and afraid, her left arm would tremble involuntarily.
Ziyan finally returned to her carriage, but someone was already waiting for her.
Their eyes met.
"Why are you here?" Zi Yan looked at Yang Xing in surprise.
"Miss? Do you have any instructions?" Due to the strong wind, the maids and coachmen outside could not hear Ziyan's voice clearly.
"It's fine. Wait a moment."
After Zi Yan finished speaking, she looked at Yang Xing and lowered her voice,"Teacher Yang, I'm going back. It's not appropriate for you to sneak into a woman's carriage in the middle of the night.”
"I'm drunk, so I want to take a ride in your carriage.”Yang Xing narrowed his eyes and collapsed on his seat, looking as if he was unwilling to leave.
Zi Yan had no choice but to order the carriage to set off. She sat opposite Yang Xing, looking absent-minded.
Yang Xing's half-squinted eyes were very clear-headed.
[System Mission: Future student Ziyan's life will be in danger tonight. As a teacher, how can I allow the flower bud to wither before it blooms? Please protect your future student.] [Mission Reward: Martial Soul Evolution Medicine x3 (for students)] [Mission penalty: Student quota halved]
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