Chapter 287 The No. 1 Female Assassin in Jianghu 6
Chapter 287 The No. 1 Female Assassin in Jianghu 6
After a thrilling night, everyone gathered again on the morning of the third day at the Royal Hunting Ground.
The emperor was Prince Rui's older brother, already 46 years old. The concubines he brought with him ranged from about 20 to or . Each concubine was as beautiful as a flower, and at this moment, they all surrounded the emperor.
Although the emperor did not participate in hunting, he enjoyed watching young talents compete.
The eunuch beside the emperor raised a red collar
"In the hunting grounds, there are ten animals wearing red collars like these. Today, whoever catches the most animals wearing red collars wins. There will only be one winner today, and the reward will be generous."
Everyone understood the rules of today. After the emperor announced the start, they all rode their horses into the woods.
Zhang Yong, Zhang Xintong, and Ouyang Zimo were still a team of three. The horses hadn't been drugged, and there was no danger around. It seemed the man wouldn't dare to act so brazenly here, after all, the emperor and the ministers were present.
After experiencing the venomous snake incident last night, Zhang Yong and Ouyang Zimo were reviewing the situation and decided not to look for prey today.
Zhang Xintong's analysis opened her eyes. Both the original owner and Ouyang Zimo's sister were abducted, and Ouyang Zimo's sister was likely also in the Shadow Gate. This was definitely the case with the Shadow Gate's children. The Shadow Gate must have a specific purpose in capturing these children, just like the original owner, who used them to kill her own brother, Zhang Yong.
The reason for killing Zhang Yong is not clear for the time being, but this is a clue. The person behind the Shadow Gate is at least 40 years old. He had such a powerful force 18 years ago. He captured so many children of nobles without being discovered and was able to escape unscathed. This person was a high-ranking official 18 years ago.
Eighteen years ago, they were high-ranking officials, and only five of them were still in the court. There were only five people over 18 years old: the Second Prince's father-in-law, Minister of Works Zhao Qing, one, Minister of Revenue Li Qing, one, Prime Minister Wang Wenbo, one, the original owner's father, Prince Rui, one, and Ouyang Zimo's father, Ouyang Yi. Zhang Xintong felt the latter two could be ruled out, leaving only Minister of Works Zhao Qing, Minister of Revenue Li Qing, and Prime Minister Wang Wenbo.
After the royal hunt was over, Zhang Xintong first improved Zhang Yong's strength. When he was able to protect himself, Zhang Xintong went to investigate the three people.
Today's winner turned out to be Meng Jingxuan, who had caught five animals wearing red collars. Zhang Xintong despised him in her heart. This was blatant cheating. Meng Jingxuan was a weak scholar who couldn't even tie a chicken, and he could catch five animals wearing red collars. Zhang Xintong couldn't believe it. It must be the Second Prince helping him.
The emperor's reward was special: he granted Meng Jingxuan a marriage. Meng Jingxuan became the consort of the seventh princess, Zhang Yuzhu, who was very favored by the emperor. This imperial decree of marriage sent a signal to the court officials that the emperor wanted to support the second prince, Zhang Yuhao.
The emperor arranged the marriage of his most beloved seventh princess Zhang Yuzhu to Meng Jingxuan. Meng Jingxuan was the second prince's man, and the emperor wanted to support the second prince.
The emperor still hadn't appointed a crown prince. Of his dozen sons, the eldest, second, and fifth princes were the most eager to take the throne. The eldest prince, born to the Empress, held the position of eldest son. The fifth prince's uncle was Prime Minister Wang Wenbo, and neither prince was to be underestimated. The second prince lacked a powerful maternal family, but he had recruited a number of individuals over the years. His wife was the daughter of the Minister of Works, and Censor Meng's son also followed him.
Although the second prince is not as good as the eldest prince and the fifth prince, if he has the support of the emperor, the second prince has a great chance of winning.
The ministers in the court had different thoughts, but Zhang Xintong was not interested in them. She just felt sorry for Zhang Yuzhu, as the seventh princess would have to be a widow for the rest of her life.
After the hunting activity ended, the three of them came back and had barbecue. After eating, Zhang Xintong returned to the tent early.
At midnight, Zhang Xintong opened her eyes. This was going on day after day, and it would never end. Zhang Xintong left the tent and, with ghostly movements, grabbed a man from a tree. He was the only one nearby, and Zhang Xintong didn't give him a chance to escape.
Zhang Xintong lifted the person a little further away
"Say, who sent you?"
"Miss, the eldest prince sent me here. My master has no ill intentions. He is here to deliver a message to Prince Yong."
"What message?"
The man handed a note to Zhang Xintong. Zhang Xintong opened it and saw only four words on it: Be careful tonight.
Zhang Xintong had a bad premonition, so she quickly knocked the man unconscious and put him into the space. She did not let the man go, as she still had something to ask him after she was done.
Zhang Xintong quickly returned to Zhang Yong's tent. In the tent, besides Zhang Yong and Ouyang Zimo, there was the sound of another person breathing.
Zhang Xintong entered the tent with her weapons ready, but saw a woman lying on the ground with a flushed face, unconscious. She had seen this woman during the day, and she was the emperor's concubine.
Zhang Yong and Ouyang Zimo also had flushed faces, but they were awake and sitting on the bed, trying their best to restrain themselves.
Zhang Xintong secretly complained that this was an assassination and had been turned into a frame-up.
Zhang Xintong heard footsteps coming towards Zhang Yong's tent. They were not far away and there were more than 10 people.
The emperor's concubine must not appear in this tent. Zhang Yong and Ouyang Zimo have both been drugged, and they cannot be allowed to be together, as this will easily lead to gossip.
Zhang Xintong knocked Zhang Yong unconscious and fed him an antidote. Zhang Yong couldn't disappear, and if he did, he wouldn't be able to explain himself. Zhang Xintong didn't use too much force, as the antidote would take several minutes to work. Zhang Xintong was afraid that he would wake up and do something out of the ordinary.
Zhang Xintong didn't have time to do anything else. She quickly put the emperor's concubine and Ouyang Zimo into the space, and then entered the space herself.
The moment Zhang Xintong entered the space, the people outside arrived. They called out twice, but when no one answered, more than ten people went straight into Zhang Yong's tent.
The leader was the second prince, followed by Zhao Mingzhe, Meng Jingxuan, and ten guards.
After the second prince entered the tent, he only saw Zhang Yong and no one else. His face was gloomy.
Seeing that Zhang Yong hadn't gotten up, the Second Prince stood there motionless. Zhang Xintong had been listening to the noise outside and recognized the Second Prince's voice. The Second Prince didn't move, and so did Zhang Xintong. If the Second Prince killed Zhang Yong, Zhang Xintong would go out and kill everyone who had come today.
The second prince brought the imperial guards with him. It was impossible for him to kill Zhang Yong openly. It was obvious that there was no one else in the tent. Where did they go?
Zhang Yong woke up a few minutes later. Zhang Xintong's medicine took effect and Zhang Yong returned to normal. Zhang Xintong hadn't hit him hard, and Zhang Yong was a skilled martial artist, so he only fainted for a few minutes.
Zhang Yong saw the Second Prince Zhang Yuhao, Zhao Mingzhe, Meng Jingxuan, and ten imperial guards in his tent, and asked in a puzzled manner:
"Cousin, what are you doing?"
Before Zhang Xintong could hear the Second Prince's answer, she was entangled by Ouyang Zimo. Ouyang Zimo did not faint after entering. He was the first owner of the space and the space recognized him.
Zhang Xintong entered the space and listened to the sounds outside, forgetting about Ouyang Zimo. Ouyang Zimo had a strong tolerance, but when he looked at Zhang Xintong, he just wanted to overwhelm her. When he finally couldn't bear it anymore, he hugged Zhang Xintong and took off the veil on her face.
Zhang Yong woke up outside. Zhang Xintong knew he was safe. Now that he was overpowered by Ouyang Zimo, she did not resist.
Ouyang Zimo was a little surprised when he saw Zhang Xintong's face, but he didn't have time to ask in detail at the moment, so he only asked Zhang Xintong the most important thing.
"Senior, I think, is it okay?"
Zhang Xintong hugged Ouyang Zimo
"Call me Tongtong"
"Tongtong, do you agree?"
"Um"
When Ouyang Zimo heard the agreement, he couldn't wait to take off his clothes and directly used his internal energy to tear them into pieces.
Zhang Xintong......
Here I go again, I don't know how to live at all.
The two figures intertwined with each other, madly and passionately.
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