No one knew what had happened!
For a time, the wealthy and noble families of Yingtian Prefecture were all in a state of panic.
Especially Huaixi's nobles, they had used all their connections to gather information, but none of them had succeeded!
The King of Yan, the King of Jin, and the King of Zhou closed their residences one after another, but no one knew what had happened!
In a dark alley in the west of the city, there were two yellow oil lamps swaying in the wind at the intersection. It looked very gloomy and strange.
In a shabby thatched cottage in the dark alley, a group of people with rough looks, who were somewhat different from the people of the Ming Dynasty, gathered!
These people were all tall and sturdy. From their well-defined muscles, it could be seen that these people were definitely not ordinary people!
They were the assassins sent by Northern Yuan to infiltrate the Yingtian Prefecture!
Now that the Great Ming's national strength was growing stronger, the pressure on Northern Yuan was also increasing!
If this continued, it wouldn't be long before the increasingly powerful Ming army would march north and completely destroy Northern Yuan!
The people of Northern Yuan also knew that the saying," The wolves are sealed and there is no royal court in the southern desert " was what the Han people of the Central Plains had been fighting for and yearning for thousands of years.
After Great Ming became strong, the first to suffer would be Northern Yuan!
Therefore, these assassins had infiltrated the Ying Tian Manor with the goal of assassinating the Emperor of Great Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang, or the prince!
As long as they could succeed, it would inevitably cause internal strife in Da Ming!
At that time, Northern Yuan would have enough time to recuperate and improve its national strength. It was even more possible for them to gather their forces and head south again, taking over the Central Plains and regaining the might of Dayuan!
In the thatched cottage.
"Those Embroidered Uniform Guards around the old emperor are not so easy to deal with.”
"It's also very difficult to attack the Crown Prince's Residence and the King Yan's Residence. Their defense can be said to be as tight as an iron bucket!”
"We can try the Jin Prince's Mansion. Zhu Rong would go to the Drunken Immortal Restaurant at the beginning of every month to drink and have fun. If we take action there, we have a sixty percent chance of success!”
"Yes, that Prince Jin is easy to deal with!”
After nearly half a year of investigation, they had recently heard some news, which was why they had a secret plan for this gathering.
At this moment, the leader of the group, a strong man, said,"There is naturally a chance to assassinate Zhu Rong in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, but the impact of killing him on the Ming Dynasty is too weak. He is not the most suitable target.”
At this time, Prince Zhu Xi of Jin was just a prince who had yet to become a vassal. Above him was Prince Zhu Biao, who was more capable and talented than him. Behind him was Prince Zhu Di, who was more powerful and powerful than him.
Killing Zhu Xiong would have a negligible effect on Da Ming.
If they were caught by Great Ming, not only would they not cause internal strife in Great Ming, but they would also intensify the conflict between Great Ming and Northern Yuan and accelerate the destruction of Northern Yuan!
"Boss, what should we do? There's news from the other side that the Ming Dynasty's army has been moving more and more frequently at the border recently. It's urgent for us to speed up our actions.”A young man frowned.
The leader's eyes flashed with coldness, and then he said indifferently,"Hmph, can this kind of thing be done just because you're anxious? Tell him that we are working for the Great Khan. He has no right to command my actions!”
The young man immediately lowered his head and said in a low voice,"I was wrong, boss."
The leader glanced at the young man and continued,"Recently, the news about Princess Bao Qing that has been spreading throughout the Ying Tian Prefecture should have been heard by all of you.”
The group of people nodded in agreement.
After all, the news of Zhu Yuanzhang conferring the daughter of the second prince, Zhu Heng, as Princess Baoqing was a big news that spread throughout the world. Naturally, they had all received the news!
"Boss, you mean to say that the assassination target is Princess Bao Qing?”
A black-clothed woman in the crowd asked curiously.
The leader clapped his hands and said,"Yes, the most suitable target for this assassination is Princess Baoqing."”
As soon as these words were said, a few people immediately revealed puzzled expressions.
They had spent so much effort and money to accumulate enough power in the Ying Tian Prefecture, but in the end, they had to use this knife on a princess of the Ming Dynasty?
It was said that Princess Baoqing was only five years old and was just a child without any power. So what if the assassination was successful?
Would there be internal strife in the Ming Dynasty because of the death of a child?
"I don't agree." The deputy leader of the assassination team immediately objected," Princess Bao Qing is just a tender child. Even if we can't assassinate the Ming Dynasty Emperor and Crown Prince, how can she compare to Prince Jin and Prince Zhou?”
The Ruler glanced at him and sneered,""Don't forget that Princess Bao Qing is that person's daughter!”
"As long as the assassination succeeds, when that person returns and finds out that his beloved daughter is dead, he will definitely blame it on the Ming Dynasty's lack of protection, which will cause that person to fall out with the Ming Dynasty.”
"I'm sure you all know how strong that person is. If he rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, the seemingly powerful Ming Dynasty would be nothing more than clay chickens and pottery dogs.”
The leader's eyes flashed with greed and madness as he said fiercely,"At that time, Northern Yuan will have the opportunity to march south again and take over the Central Plains.”
"I can take back all the humiliation and hatred I've suffered over the years!”
In the current Ying Tian Prefecture…
All kinds of secret agents and spies from various factions were frantically investigating the news.
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Yongchang Marquis Manor.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the Marquisdom appeared somewhat stifling.
Lan Yu had also received some news from the palace. He knew that the matter of these kings closing their residences might be related to Princess Bao Qing.
However, he did not know exactly what had happened. For a moment, he was also anxious!
After all, the kings 'actions were so strange. Something extremely important must have happened, and he didn't know anything about it. How could he not panic?
Accompanying the king was like accompanying a tiger!
As long as he was not careful, he might be killed by Zhu Yuanzhang!
Ever since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there had been many founding generals who had died under Zhu Yuanzhang's butcher's knife!
Seeing Lan Yu's anxious appearance, Madam Mu could not help but advise,"Husband, now that you are Great Ming's Marquis Yong Chang, your position is high and powerful. Even if there is any movement, there is nothing to be afraid of. Just calm down and wait for the news. It's late at night. Go and rest first.”
When Lan Yu heard Madam's words, she also mocked herself,"It only looks glorious. In fact, I'm also treading on thin ice in the court.”
"I thought that I could protect myself by defiling myself, but His Majesty has become even more displeased with me these past few years. Sigh!”
Lan Yu also understood that if Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to touch her, then it was just a matter of a word.
After all, he was currently in the Yingtian Manor. He only had a few hundred soldiers in the manor and did not have the strength to resist at all!
Moreover, these were not the things that made Lan Yu truly afraid. What he was truly worried about was the news of Second Prince Zhu Heng's return!
"Moreover, if the Second Prince really returns and wants to touch me, the Marquis, I will have to bow my neck and be killed with just one word!”Lan Yu shook her head and smiled bitterly.
He had also experienced the battle at Poyang Lake. He knew that if Zhu Heng were to attack, he would be crushed as easily as an ant!
Madam Mu revealed a panicked expression for the first time when she heard Lan Yu's words.
She had never seen Zhu Heng's terrifying strength, but from the solemn expression on her husband's face, she could understand the seriousness of the matter!
Perhaps this Marquis Yong Chang Manor would really disappear from this Ying Tian Manor overnight!
"Then husband, what should we do?”
Madam Mu said in panic.
Lan Yu frowned. After thinking for a moment, a firm look flashed across his eyes. Then, he gritted his teeth and said,"It's not a good idea to sit and wait for death like this. I have to personally go and find the Crown Prince!”
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Crown Prince Manor.
Zhu Biao had also returned to the residence.
It was already late at night, but the bedroom was still brightly lit.
Zhu Biao was bent over his desk, dealing with all kinds of government affairs. There was a look of fatigue on his face.
At this moment, not only was his body tired, but his heart was also very depressed.
This was because he also wanted to practice the Devildragon Breathing Technique or the Devilox Body Tempering Art, but his father had directly rejected his idea and told him to recuperate first!
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At that time, Zhu Biao thought that his father was considering his health, so he agreed.
However, when he returned to the residence, he saw a mountain of government affairs in front of him. He could only sigh and sigh. As expected of his biological father!
Nurturing his body was simply nonsense. This father was clearly afraid that he would cultivate spells and no one would work to deal with government affairs!
However, although Zhu Biao was dissatisfied and complained, he understood the importance of national affairs. He still diligently handled government affairs and became a good tool for Zhu Yuanzhang!
He rubbed his temples and relaxed a little before continuing to read the memorial.
But at this moment,
"Your Highness the Crown Prince," the servant outside the palace reported,"Marquis Yongchang's residence requests an audience."”
Hearing this, Zhu Biao put down the memorial in his hand and pondered for a moment.
He also roughly guessed Lan Yu's thoughts. She must have come to inquire about information and tone from him!
However, Zhu Biao did not plan to meet Lan Yu at this critical time. After all, Lan Yu had indeed been too arrogant in the past and had already crossed his father's bottom line.
Now, even if he understood that he wanted to rely on self-corruption to protect himself, he still had to beat him up.
If he had made a mistake, then he would have to stand at attention when he was beaten. If he had been obedient and well-behaved back then, wouldn't these things have happened?
However, Zhu Biao also understood. After all, Lan Yu was one of them. Even if he made a mistake, it was still within the acceptable range. Therefore, he had to stabilize him and not let him despair and lose a general for nothing!
In the future, when his second brother comes back, he will also need people. As his brother, he has to help him keep a close eye on them!
Otherwise, if Lan Yu, the Marquis of Yong Chang, really decided to have some devious thoughts, he would still be able to bring some bad influence to Great Ming. After all, he had a certain amount of influence in both the court and the army.
There must be a limit to how loose and tight one should be. One should not be too indulgent, nor should one force people to a dead end. This was also the way of controlling officials in the power of an emperor.
Hence, Zhu Biao took a pen and ink, wrote a note, and asked the servant to bring it to Lan Yu.
Outside the residence,
Lan Yu paced back and forth in front of the Crown Prince's residence, very anxious.
When he heard footsteps coming from the manor, he quickly looked inside and found that it was a servant walking out!
One had to know that every time he came in the past, the Crown Prince would personally come out to welcome him!
He immediately understood that Zhu Biao did not want to see him. His heart instantly turned cold!
If the Crown Prince refused to help, then he really had no way out!
Could it be that the heavens wanted him dead?
Lan Yu thought to himself that he had made great contributions to the Great Ming Empire on the battlefield, but now he had to walk on such a path of destruction. He was very unwilling in his heart!
Moreover, he also had the strength to dominate a region!
"Are you really going to force me to take that path?”
Lan Yu gritted her teeth and thought to herself.
Moreover, whether Zhu Heng could come back or not was still another matter. At this time, he must not panic!
If he was really forced into a corner, he could just find an opportunity to escape the city and gather his old subordinates to rebel!
Lan Yu looked at the servants of the Crown Prince's Residence walking towards her and could not help but hold back her anger.
The servant handed the note over and said indifferently,"Lord Marquis, these are the words the Crown Prince gave you.”
Lan Yu was instantly pleasantly surprised. Some of the crooked thoughts in her heart instantly dissipated. If they could live, who would be willing to court death?
He opened the note and saw two words written on it:
King Yan.
Lan Yu looked at the note in her hand and was very puzzled. Now that the King of Yan had already closed his residence and did not come out, it could be said that the clay Buddha could not even protect himself when crossing the river.
What was the use of the Crown Prince asking him to look for the King of Yan?
However, this was Zhu Biao's idea after all. Lan Yu still planned to give it a try!
Hence, he rode his horse towards the King Yan Residence!
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