Although the initial scope of information was not wide, the news of the prince's assassination was too terrifying and spread rapidly.

In Pingkangfang, Cheng Chumo, Fang Yiai, Du He and others heard the news, immediately threw down their wine glass and rushed home as soon as possible.

If such a big thing happens, Chang'an will be uneasy tonight and all behaviors must be cautious.

At the same time, various powerful mansions in Chang'an also received messages, either obeying the situation, or rushing to their posts.

The Sixteen Guards were dispatched to strengthen the city defense and began to search for assassins throughout the city. The soldiers on the streets came and went with torches. The two Fangfangs and Wuhou also received orders to investigate and hunt houses in the wind and snow.

In short, Chang'an is in a panic!

...

With such a big noise, the Wei Palace naturally heard the news.

Liu Xuan came to report immediately. When Li Tai heard that the prince was assassinated, the first thing he asked was: "How is the prince?"

This sentence is meaningful!

It can be care about the safety of the elder brother, or it may contain some expectations. If the eldest son is assassinated, his second son's status will not be the same.

"The prince is alive, but he has broken one leg. He heard that he is seriously injured and has been carried back to the Eastern Palace. His Majesty is furious."

"Oh!" Li Tai's face flashed with a trace of loss, and he said leisurely: "Brother is lucky, and I am lucky to be blessed by God."

"It's Xie Yi!"

"What does it have to do with him?" Hearing this, Li Tai's expression suddenly changed.

Liu Xuan whispered: "It has spread. Xie Yi wrote three poems in Ziyun Tower. He made a big splash. The prince who never attended the banquet arrived in person and presented it to Xie Yi with the manuscript of Xie Lingyun as the lottery. The two of them had been talking for a long time, which shows that they had a close relationship.

On the way back, the prince was assassinated, and Piansheng was encountered by Xie Yi. He asked his subordinates to save the guards, notify Changsun Chong, and went to Qixia Gate to ask for help in person, which saved the prince's life."

"Hmph, so that's it!" Li Tai snorted coldly, very angry. A thought came to his mind. If Xie Yi failed to arrive in time, maybe...

Perhaps it was a good opportunity given to him by God, but unfortunately he was destroyed by Xie Yi. This person is indeed the evil star of the Wei Palace. Damn it!

"Don't be upset with your highness!" Liu Xuan whispered as if he understood Li Tai's thoughts: "According to news from the Imperial Medical Office, the prince's leg injury is very serious. Even if he recovers from the injury, he will be lame in the future."

"Is that true?" Li Tai's face changed slightly, and there seemed to be a hint of restrained smile. It's a pity that the prince is safe and sound, but he is a lame... Will a lame man become an emperor really damage the majesty of the great country of the Tang Dynasty?

It's a good result to settle for the second best.

After a while, Li Tai's expression returned to normal and asked, "Has the assassin caught it? Can you tell who it is?"

"I don't know, General Chai Shao is searching all over the city. Sun Fujia has already gone to the site to investigate and there is no result yet." Liu Xuan whispered: "But I have a little worry..."

"What worries?"

Liu Xuan said carefully: "If the prince is assassinated, your highness will be the biggest beneficiary. Will anyone take the opportunity to slander your highness? After all, your highness should have been to the banquet but did not go..."

Li Tai's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Although it was clear that the person who was cleared and escaped, it would not be a good thing if it attracted unnecessary suspicion.

"You are too worried. I am innocent. The heaven, earth, sun and moon can be seen. What are you afraid of? Remember, you are not afraid of the shadow slanting in your body!"

Li Tai said in a deep voice: "Prepare some medicinal tonics and follow me to visit the East Palace tomorrow morning. My brother is injured and sick. If you are brothers, you will not visit them or go too late. You will be easily accused of not being filial, brotherly and friendly."

"yes!"

"Also!" Li Tai called out to Liu Xuan who turned around and wanted to leave, and reminded him: "I remind everyone to report to me every move and any news, especially Sun Fujia's progress. We should have someone in Dali Temple."

"Don't worry, your highness, I will do it now."

...

After leaving the Eastern Palace, the entire Chang'an City has disappeared in the darkness and the wind and snow.

However, the streets were full of soldiers wearing torches, searching for assassins all over the city, with a great scale and momentum.

Sitting in the carriage home, there was a team of guards specially arranged by Changsun Chong, which was absolutely safe, but Xie Yi's mood was ups and downs and he was very uneasy.

Is it really effective to have such a big fight and search all over the city?

Xie Yi hopes that it is best to return without success, because catching the assassin will not be good for him.

The fact that the two injured assassins were arrested will be revealed. If the original ambush target was himself, the prince was injured on his behalf, then...

In theory, I am not wrong, but the East Palace will inevitably hold a grudge against me because of this. Li Shimin may also complain and his situation will be very unfavorable.

This is not the most serious thing. What Xie Yi is really worried about is the righteous "Ranker". If he is arrested, it is really unimaginable.

Fortunately, Zheng Liwan is smart and willing to cover up her. When Xie Yi thinks of this smart and beautiful Jue Xiushu, he is full of gratitude.

It is unknown why she is willing to help herself, whether she will go back on her word and sell herself?

After pondering for a moment, Xie Yi shook his head slightly. Since she agreed, she should keep her promise. What she really should worry about is Sun Fujia's investigation.

The incident happened in a forest. There were winds and snowstorms at that time, and no passers-by were passing by. I guess there were no witnesses, as for the ruts and the signs of fighting.

Xie Yi looked up at the heavy snow and the deep night, and felt a little relieved. The sky was dark and covered with snow. It was not easy to find subtle clues.

I hope, I hope nothing has been discovered in Dali Temple!

It is the twelfth lunar month, and the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Xie Yi doesn’t want to have trouble, but... it is a blessing, not a disaster, but a disaster cannot escape. Some hidden stories must be understood now.

...

When he returned home, Du Xijun had not yet gone to bed, but was waiting anxiously.

Seeing Xie Yi Ping'an return, Du Xijun breathed a sigh of relief and said excitedly: "Sanlang, you are back. It is difficult to walk on the road at night, and the soldiers and horses are coming and going on, and it seems that something has happened. You have not returned for a long time, which makes people very worried. Have you used dinner?"

Xie Yi did not say a word, and retreated from the servant who was preparing tea and meals, and pulled Du Xijun back to the intermediate court, not allowing anyone to get close.

"Sanlang, what's wrong?" Du Xijun was surprised when she saw Xie Yi's expression was abnormal.

"The prince was assassinated and his leg was broken."

"Ah! No wonder on the street..." Du Xijun was shocked when she heard this, and instantly understood the reasons for the various abnormalities tonight.

Xie Yi said in a deep voice: "I was assassinated when I returned from the Chuxue Banquet in Quchi. Maybe the original target of the assassin was me..."

"What?" This time, Du Xijun became even more panicked, and suddenly lost her expression. She covered her mouth and asked, "Are you okay?"

"Wang Yongan and the others went to save the prince, and then someone wanted to kill me, so they almost couldn't come back." Xie Yi's words were always calm.

But Du Xijun's heart was filled with storms. He grabbed Xie Yi's hand tightly, his eyes flushed, and he was almost crying, obviously because he was extremely worried. She couldn't imagine what would happen to this family and herself if Xie Yi had something to do?

"Fortunately someone took action and saved me!"

Du Xijun breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with tears in her eyes: "Who is it? I should thank you very much."

Xie Yiyouyou said, "Yes, I have to thank him very well. I saved you last time, and I saved this time."

Upon hearing this, Du Xijun's heart suddenly shook, and his expression changed. He stared blankly at Xie Yi and could not speak.

"Xijun, can you tell me your benefactor's identity?"

"Sanlang..."

Xie Yi said calmly: "At this moment, the Sixteen Guards are searching the whole city. If he is caught, what will happen? What will you and I face again? I believe you know very well.

If you want to save her and don’t want the Xie family to get into trouble, it’s time to tell me who he is and who you are? What’s the secret about you?”

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Chapter completed!