This was indeed the case. When the exact news of Wang Shao's death spread throughout the Imperial City the next day, it immediately set off a storm of discussion that swept through the entire city.
"Have you heard? Wang Qi's son, Wang Shao, was killed by a grandmaster expert sent by General Su Chun's wife. A group of sixteen people was killed!”
" I heard that too. It's said that it was because Wang Shao came to force the marriage of General Su Chun's daughter, which angered Madam Su…"
"There's actually such a thing? Then this Wang Shao really deserved to die! General Su Chun has made so many contributions to Great Yan. Now that his corpse has not even cooled, this Wang Shao can't wait to come and force General Su Chun's daughter to marry him. He is simply worse than a beast!”
"This Wang Shao was originally a famous silkpants. He has harmed countless women from good families in the Imperial City, so it's not surprising that he did such a thing.”
"I've long heard that General Su's two daughters are extremely beautiful. It seems that the rumors are true.”
"It's not just General Su's daughter. His wife, An Ruyi, is even more beautiful. I wonder how many people miss her.”
"A femme fatale. I really don't know what kind of fate his wife and daughter will suffer after General Su dies.”
"Hehe, is it your turn to worry about General Su's wife and daughter? Do you know who the Grandmaster who killed Wang Shao is?”
"Could it be…Shen Wansan?"
"Who else could it be other than Shen Wansan? If it wasn't for Shen Wansan's men killing Wang Shao, why would Shen Wansan send someone to deliver Wang Qi's coffin?”
"Why did Shen Wansan do this? Could it be that he and General Su's wife…"
"Shh, you can't say that. Have you forgotten the Qingzhou tragedy seven or eight years ago? Be careful not to lose your life."
"Thank you for your reminder, brother. I almost committed a taboo!”
"Tsk, what can't be said? Isn't it obvious? If Shen Wansan didn't have an affair with the General's wife, why would he offend Wang Qi?”
"Brother, you are really brave. I admire you.”
"Please bear witness that I have nothing to do with this person. What he said has nothing to do with me!”
"Our friendship is severed here. Don't ever say that you know me in the future!”
"I suddenly remembered that I haven't fed the chickens at home yet. I'll take my leave first.”
"Good luck, sir.”
……
While the entire city was in a heated discussion, Third Prince Hongzhen also heard the news.
At this moment, in the study of the Third Prince's mansion.
"Those who offend the general's manor will die…"
The handsome Third Prince Hong Zhen muttered to himself, his eyes shining."What if the Crown Prince committed a crime?"
There was another person in the study besides Hongzhen. It was a middle-aged man in gray who had an ordinary aura. He was Hongzhen's trusted general, Zhong Xiong, and also the strongest expert by Hongzhen's side. He was the 9-dan Zongshi Extreme Saber Master!
Hearing Hong Zhen's words, Zhong Xiong's heart skipped a beat." Your Highness, are you planning to…"
Hong Zhen's eyes revealed a scheming light as he smiled."Since Shen Wansan cares so much about the General's Residence, wouldn't it be wonderful if he were to destroy it and frame the Crown Prince?”
"Your Highness is wise. Shen Wansan's power is not to be underestimated. If we can turn Shen Wansan into the Crown Prince's enemy, it would be a great benefit to Your Highness!”
Zhong Xiong sincerely agreed.
"It's a pity that the three beauties of the Su family are here. If we make good use of them, we might be able to rope in some forces. However, if we can catch a big fish like Shen Wansan, it's worth it to sacrifice them.”
Hongzhen's expression turned cold towards the end.
No one would have thought that the Third Prince, who had always been known for his kindness, would secretly plot against the former's family when his loyal subordinate was killed by his opponent.
To the Third Prince, there was no way out. In this battle for the throne, if he could not become the final victor, only death awaited him!
Between him and the Crown Prince, one of them was destined to step over the other's corpse and ascend to the throne!
Now, he was gradually falling into a disadvantageous position in the competition with the Crown Prince. If he could not turn the situation around, he would probably not have the strength to turn things around.
Therefore, he had to think of a way to drag Shen Wansan into the water and create a strong enemy for the Crown Prince, even if it meant sacrificing his own people!
Not to mention his own people, as long as it was beneficial to him, he was willing to sacrifice his wife and children!
Nothing was more important than the throne!
"It's time to use that chess piece. Zhong Xiong, I'll leave this matter to you.”
"Yes, Your Highness."
……
The heat of Wang Shao's murder continued to ferment. Although this matter itself was not a topic of discussion, it extended from the grudges between the old and new Zhenyuan Generals, the stories between Shen Wansan and the General's Estate, and the sword grandmaster Lin Ji, who suddenly said that " those who offend the General's Estate will die ". All of these were topics of discussion.
This also caused all kinds of rumors to spread.
"I heard that Shen Wansan sent people to cause a ruckus in the Wang family. The Crown Prince was furious and wanted to personally stand up for Wang Qi and take revenge on Shen Wansan.”
"Is this true? Then wouldn't Shen Wansan be in trouble?”
"Yesterday, I knew that Shen Wansan was going to be in big trouble. Wang Qi is the Zhenyuan General that the Crown Prince personally supported. Isn't Shen Wansan slapping the Crown Prince's face by doing this?”
"That's right. This Shen Wansan is too arrogant. He actually dares to openly oppose the Crown Prince. Isn't he courting death?”
"Shen Wansan's good days are coming to an end. He offended the Crown Prince, no matter how capable he is, he will be finished.”
"According to the rumors, Shen Wansan has already stood on the Third Prince's side and wants to help the Third Prince in order to protect himself!”
……
All sorts of rumors spread like wildfire, causing many people to think that Shen Wansan was done for. After all, if the Crown Prince, or even the future Emperor of Great Yan, wanted to deal with Shen Wansan, no matter how powerful Shen Wansan was, he would not be able to withstand the Crown Prince's attack. There was only death awaiting him!
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