20demayo Chapter 394 So that’s it
Chapter 394 So that’s it
When Prince Xian stood up, he saw Prince Yi standing beside Emperor Lin. He was quite surprised, but he still moved his big pumpkin head towards Emperor Lin and replied, "Reporting to the emperor, I have captured three people, but they have all committed suicide by taking poison. No one is left alive."
Zhou Chang retreated calmly and moved closer to Yuan Qi, but he couldn't help but stare at King Xian.
Why would King Xian wear a full set of golden helmet and armor at this late hour of the night if he had not known in advance that there would be arson and assassinations?
"How many casualties did the soldiers suffer?" Emperor Lin asked again.
The imperial guards had been on hand before, and the casualties had been reported. Now the question was being asked to the soldiers led by King Xian. This time, King Xian was responsible for the outer defense of the Jingyang Paddock for summer retreat.
King Xian reported efficiently: "Eleven soldiers died and nearly a hundred were injured, most of them were burned by the fire. In addition..."
Having said this, he hesitated and paused.
"What else?" Emperor Lin didn't hear any good news tonight.
Prince Xian frowned, his expression suddenly saddened: "Father, when my brother Prince Duan went to the Imperial Study to rescue the Emperor, he was unfortunately trapped in the sea of fire. Although he has been rescued, he is still in a coma and his life or death is uncertain."
"What? What happened to Rui'er?" Emperor Lin was horrified. "Did you call the imperial physician?"
"Yes, I have already called the head of the Imperial Hospital, Xu Wei, to treat him, but he is still unconscious..." Prince Xian's eyebrows were too thick, so the worry he showed was doubly strong.
Zhou Chang was also shocked, and felt that it was all irrational: "My father is here, why did Brother Duan go to the Imperial Study for no reason?"
"Yes, how did he go to the imperial study?" Emperor Lin also asked.
Prince Xian's head was like an oversized rattle. "Father, I was drinking with my brother Prince Duan in his Tingfeng Garden when we heard about the fire. I was worried about you and rushed to Yiyang Gate. As soon as I entered the gate, I heard that you were no longer in Shufang Garden but in the Imperial Study. We were going to rush to the Imperial Study but heard about the assassin. Prince Duan was afraid that he was short of manpower and asked me to mobilize some troops, so he took people to the Imperial Study to rescue you first."
There is nothing wrong with what he said.
"Then what? How did Rui'er get injured when I was not in the imperial study?" Emperor Lin asked anxiously.
"Alas..." Prince Xian shook his head tiredly, and it drooped down all of a sudden. "I don't know what happened next. I only know that when I led people back to the Imperial Study, Brother Duan Prince had been trapped in the Imperial Study for a long time. The Imperial Study was on fire, who could rush in?"
"How did he get trapped in the imperial study?" Emperor Lin asked on behalf of everyone present.
Prince Xian was also bewildered, and speculated: "When I arrived, the imperial study was already a sea of fire. I guess Prince Duan mistakenly thought that my father was inside, so he rushed in. After entering, he was blinded by the smoke and could not get out, so he was trapped inside..."
There seems to be nothing wrong with what he said, but as a human being, Prince Duan can only be a limited filial son. How could he really risk his life for Emperor Lin?
unless……
Zhou Chang pondered in his heart.
The Emperor was deeply moved: "Rui'er, Rui'er..., where is he now? I want to go and see him."
Prince Xian said, "Brother Prince Duan is in the Shufang Garden of Concubine Yi..."
"Hurry..." Emperor Lin held Fang She's arm and was about to go over.
Sun Chuliang knelt on one knee again and said, "Your Majesty, this is not possible. The assassins in the Hunting Palace have not been completely eliminated yet, and the situation is unclear. Shufang Garden is adjacent to Xiangluan Palace, and the situation is unclear. Your Majesty should not turn back at this time."
"This..." Emperor Lin also became concerned.
"Report..." At this time, another imperial guard came to report.
Sun Chuliang stood up and responded: "Are the fires stable everywhere?"
The messenger reported back: "Your Majesty, the commander-in-chief, the fire in the harem has been extinguished, all palaces are safe, and there are no more casualties."
"Where is the assassin?" Sun Chuliang asked again.
"The assassins fled in three groups. One group fell off a cliff, two groups went down the mountain, one group was captured, and one group escaped into the hunting ground and is nowhere to be found." The man replied.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
After hearing the report, Sun Chuliang turned around and asked, "Your Majesty, although the assassins have been eliminated, there may still be some missing. No matter where Your Majesty is stationed tonight, the imperial guards must increase their defense threefold."
Emperor Lin was hesitant and looked up to see Concubine Qin standing beside him.
Concubine Qin had a look of fear on her face, while Feng Suo held Concubine Qin's arm. The mother and son looked very pitiful together.
Emperor Lin looked towards Yunshui Pavilion again: "How is Yunshui Pavilion?"
Sun Chuliang waved his hand and summoned another deputy general.
The deputy general came up to report: "Your Majesty, I have led people to search the Yunshui Pavilion carefully twice, and there is no trace of the assassin in the Yunshui Pavilion."
"Let's do it here. After all, Yunshui Pavilion is smaller and easier to defend." Emperor Lin finally made a decision.
"Yes." Sun Chuliang agreed and turned back to arrange personnel.
Emperor Lin was still worried about Prince Duan, so he turned around and looked at Prince Xian: "Rui'er..."
Before he finished speaking, the head of the Imperial Hospital, Xu Wei, came trotting over accompanied by several eunuchs.
Before Xu finished his greetings, he reported to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Duan has woken up, but his legs were broken by the burned beams in the imperial study. There is no medical treatment, and I am afraid that his legs are already disabled."
"What...?" Emperor Lin was stunned and almost fell down.
Thanks to Concubine Qin for supporting me.
Zhou Chang was also so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.
I had already guessed the general idea, but now I can't figure it out.
Based on the information she had just received, she could already guess that Prince Duan was probably the mastermind behind what happened tonight.
Prince Duan's original plan was to use something to lure Emperor Lin to the Imperial Study. The timing of when Emperor Lin would go should be decided by his biological mother, Concubine Yi, Gu.
But no one expected that Emperor Lin had a stomach upset, and the letter that Concubine Yi sent Liu Dexia to deliver did not arrive.
Therefore, Prince Duan acted on time, but failed to "rescue the emperor" in the imperial study.
As for Prince Xian, judging from his appearance, he must be an accomplice, and since Prince Duan wants to "rescue the emperor", Prince Xian should provide support from the side.
By the way, on the map at that time, Prince Rong’s Guansong Garden and Prince Duan’s Tingfeng Garden were both marked. Why is there no news about Prince Rong at this time?
"Brother Prince Xian, did you have any news about Brother Prince Rong when you came?" Thinking of this, Prince Yi became anxious and blurted out.
Prince Xian was still staring with wide eyes in shock, but when he was suddenly asked about Prince Rong, he said without hesitation: "Prince Rong was not in Guansong Garden tonight, but went to Jingshan Pavilion. He should be fine."
Jingshan Pavilion is the palace where Concubine Shun, Tian, lived.
Zhou Chang was relieved then. If only Prince Rong had listened to her advice, he would have been able to escape the disaster.
Seeing that Emperor Lin was still in shock, Prince Xian showed grief on his face: "Father, do you want to go see Brother Duan? His leg...what should we do next?"
King Xian had a big head and a big face, so whenever he made expressions, he would inevitably appear overly emotional. But throughout the entire night, there was a clear coldness in his eyes, without any warmth.
Zhou Chang was horrified, and suddenly he felt as if he had stepped on empty air and fell into a bottomless abyss, his heart sinking.