"who?!"
Although Thirteen lacked combat experience, he was still a Yuan Hua realm warrior. He immediately stood up and took a defensive posture.
He didn't notice the look of panic and unnaturalness flashing across the face of little Anzi who was being protected behind him.
"Who else?!" An angry voice came from outside the study, and the person who entered was the Ninth Princess Zhu Qionghua.
Sisters always have bloodline suppression on their younger brothers. Zhu Qionghua and Zhu Zhanwei are the same mother, so this bloodline suppression is particularly obvious.
"Sister, why are you here!"
The two children were taught by Yang Qingyuan, and there were not many strict royal etiquette in their daily interactions. They were more like siblings from ordinary families.
When Zhu Qionghua heard Shisan's question, he said angrily, "Of course I'm here to save my silly brother's life!"
Just now, a young eunuch in Princess Zhu Qionghua's house was poisoned to death while testing tea.
Zhu Qionghua looked at the little eunuch behind Thirteen.
"Xiao Anzi, how many years have you been following your thirteenth brother!?"
Zhu Qionghua's voice was melodious, but in Xiao Anzi's ears, it was like the voice of a seducer.
Thirteen was not stupid and looked at Xiao Anzi in disbelief.
Before Thirteen could ask, Zhu Qionghua said, "I'm not Thirteen. Tell the truth. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I can still find a way out. If I dare to lie, I will immediately drag him out of the palace." Hack him to death with a knife, chop him into pieces, and throw his body into the mountains to feed the wolves!"
Even though Zhu Qionghua is a woman, her character is much more tenacious and decisive than Thirteen.
Seeing Zhu Qionghua's cold eyes, Xiao Anzi shuddered.
The ninth princess was not the thirteenth prince. Xiao Anzi was so frightened that she told the truth in one breath.
"This servant really doesn't want to betray His Highness. They are the ones who forced me to do so!"
"In the afternoon, when I first arrived in Shenzhou, the slave went to the market with the master of the kitchen to do some shopping. At the market, I met a man wearing a bamboo hat. He forced the slave to take the medicine, which in three days would pierce the intestines and cause death. He forced the servants to poison His Highness’s tea and food.”
"That's all?!" The coldness in Zhu Qionghua's eyes did not diminish at all.
"..." Xiao Anzi hesitated, "This..."
"explain!"
Faced with Zhu Qionghua's questioning again, Xiao Anzi trembled, and then said, "They also gave the slave 10,000 taels in silver notes, and said that after the matter was completed, there would be another big thank you... But the slave is loyal to His Highness. Geng Geng! If it weren't for this poison, this slave would not betray His Highness."
Zhu Qionghua waved his hand, and the guards outside the door dragged Xiao Anzi, who was crying and begging Zhu Zhanhe for his life, out.
"Hey!" Thirteen sighed.
"Thirteen, not only you, but also my master and I were assassinated, that's why I came to you immediately!" Zhu Qionghua is older and more mature mentally.
After hearing that both his sister and master had been assassinated, Thirteen immediately asked, "Sister, are you and master okay?"
"Don't worry! Everything has been solved!"
Just when Zhu Qionghua finished saying this, another voice sounded from the palace.
"No, there are still rats! Let's show up together!"
The killer who was hiding in the dark immediately showed up when he saw that Xingzang had been discovered.
"superior!"
More than a dozen killers who sneaked into the palace all jumped back.
"Zheng!" The long sword in Xiao Jiu's palm was unsheathed, and it was like a purple lightning in the night.
Zidian is one of the six famous swords made by King Wu in the late Han Dynasty. One is called Baihong, the second is called Zidian, the third is called to ward off evil spirits, the fourth is called Meteor, the fifth is called Qingming, and the sixth is called Baili.
The sword body is slightly purple, like purple lightning.
The Ninth Princess Zhu Qionghua stopped nine assassins alone.
But someone still broke through the guard's defense and came two feet in front of Thirteen.
"Zheng!" Thirteen casually pulled out the Qingfeng from his palm. He was not a weak scholar.
But the assassin did not give Thirteen a chance to show off his swordsmanship and martial arts skills. The two assassins who rushed in front of Thirteen took out two flat hidden weapons from their hands.
"not good!"
A figure broke through the window and blocked Shisan's body, wrapping him in a protective aura.
"Whoosh!"
As the two men pressed the concealed weapon, suddenly, 999 fine needles shot out from the machine box.
Seeing someone blocking Thirteen's body with flesh and blood, the two assassins were amused. If this hidden weapon could be used so easily, it would not be feared by people in the world.
These fine needles are made of black gold forged steel and can easily penetrate even the armor of Dazhou, let alone flesh and blood. Not only that, this object can also break through the body-protecting Zhengang above the Yuanhua Realm.
"Vajra body protection!"
Thin needles shot like a rainstorm at the person standing in front of Thirteen.
In front of the black gold steel needle that is designed to destroy the true power of body protection, this person's diamond body protection does not play a big role.
As expected, the black-gold steel needle broke through the man's body-protecting magic in an instant and shot onto his flesh and blood body.
But the subsequent development was different from what the two expected.
These fine needles did not penetrate this person, and there was no sound of penetration into the flesh. When they touched the flesh of this person, it was difficult for them to penetrate even an inch.
The cow capillary needle is coated with a poison that seals the throat when blood is seen, but now it can't even pierce the skin, so what's the use? !
"Young people, how dare you disturb His Highness?"
As soon as this person opened his mouth, he spoke in a sharp and feminine voice, and then he fired two palms in a row and knocked the two of them away five feet away.
"My maid, Cao Zhengchun of Dongchang, rescue arrived late. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
It was Dongchang Cao Zhengchun who came here. After he was beaten up by Xiao Xiaomeng, he was thinking about how to join Yang Qingyuan? !
Then he discovered that the best choice was to join Wu King Zhu Zhanyi, who had not yet ascended the throne but would surely ascend the throne in the future.
Cao Zhengchun's true energy was shaken, and all the thin needles made of black gold steel fell on the ground. Except for many small holes in his clothes, there were no other abnormalities.
Tiangang Boy Kung Fu is a unique martial arts technique that has been spread throughout the country. The royal family of the previous dynasty already had this unique skill.
The young eunuchs in the palace must retain a breath of pure yang energy during castration so that their bodies are not completely destroyed before they can practice.
Because some eunuchs have been tortured since childhood, they not only have a feminine constitution, but their yang has not leaked out, and they still have the body of a boy, which is suitable for practicing martial arts such as Tiangang Boy Kung Fu.
Cao Zhengchun has been practicing for more than 40 years now, and his feminine physique has gradually transformed into masculine.
If he waits until he really rebels against yin and yang and reaches the realm of pure yang, he will be able to break through the law, heaven, and earth, and even be expected by heaven and man.
Of course, it's still early to say this. What Governor Cao is thinking about now is how to show off in front of the future new king? !
Just when Governor Cao was about to take action to kill the remaining killers to further demonstrate his ability and loyalty, someone took action before him.
A leaf falls, and within a radius of ten feet, the sky and the earth lose color. Only the fallen leaf is still green.
"Ha!" A white-haired lolita yawned and fell from the treetops, "Annoying!"
After ten breaths, these people could no longer resist the loss of vitality caused by the eclipse of heaven and earth. They fell to the ground one by one, their vitality cut off.
Xiaomeng, however, has no consciousness of killing anyone.
In her eyes, there is only one death among all things in the world.
In the shocked eyes of everyone, Xiaomeng said proudly, "Although these flowers and plants may bloom brilliantly, they will eventually fall into dust. Human life is nothing more than this; the great cause of the country is nothing more than this."
Juncao is born at sunrise and dies at sunset, and does not know dawn and night throughout its life; the cicada is born in spring and dies in summer, and does not know autumn and winter in its life; the sacred tree is called Dachun, and it regards eight thousand years as one spring. Eight thousand years are regarded as one autumn.
Little do they know that between heaven and earth, it is just a snap of the fingers, a moment of time. Life in the world is like a fleeting moment, and the existence of a country in heaven and earth is just a matter of light years, fleeting and fleeting.
For Xiao Xiaomeng, everything is just a passing cloud. Only Da Dao and Yang Qingyuan could move her.
Just when Xiaomeng was about to continue filling the cup, Xiaojiu stepped forward and picked up the little sister-in-law.
"Little Senior Aunt, we meet again!"
Xiao Jiu couldn't put it down for Xiao Xiaomeng, and had no respect for her elders at all. However, this white-haired lolita was indeed very delicate, like a porcelain doll.
Zhuang Xiaomeng, who had just appeared and killed more than ten killers instantly, was transformed by Xiaojiu's sudden operation from a worldly expert into a doll falling into the clouds.
Xiao Jiu also went too far and pinched his face.
Seeing this action, Cao Zhengchun on the side was frightened. How the white-haired loli pushed him to the ground and rubbed him last night was still fresh in his memory to this day.
That small fist that was like cotton, carrying the power of heaven and earth, hit his Tiangang Boy Kung Fu, almost breaking his legs.
The people from the East Factory showed their hospitality, but the West Factory was naturally unhappy.
In particular, Yu Huatian, the director of Xichang, had previously participated in a series of criminal acts such as regicide and frame-up, and was one of the leading members of Zhu Zhankun's criminal group. Xichang must have had a very bad impression in the mind of King Wu.
Xichang was originally established by Emperor Taizongwen to curb the growing power of Dongchang. As a result, the director of Xichang betrayed the divine grace and chose to betray, which plunged Xichang into a deep crisis of trust.
At this time, Wang Zhi, the current stall owner of Xichang, stepped forward.
When Wang Zhi saw Yuhuatian's head rolling to the ground, this scene was something he would never forget.
At that moment, he was thinking that if he could become the factory supervisor of the West Factory, he would definitely develop the West Factory. Now that the opportunity is in front of him, Wang Zhi must consider whether this will be his only opportunity in this life.
Yuhuatian is indispensable for Xichang's prominent status in the past.
However, it is our duty to rebuild the glory of Xichang!
Instantly the blood was burning!
Before Cao Zhengchun, Wang Zhi led people to pledge allegiance to King Wu, but Xiao Shisan didn't take it seriously. But now Wang Zhiti has sneaked three living creatures into the palace, which is enough to illustrate his ability.
Cao Zhengchun said: It's not that I don't want to capture him alive, but Master Xiaomeng was too decisive and didn't even leave anyone alive!
"Your Highness, these three people are assassins who are responsible for responding to the outside. They were captured by slaves. Your Highness, please forgive me."
Everyone's eyes fell on Xiao Shisan again.
At thirteen years old, he is still young, so naturally he cannot be as calm as those old foxes, but he still behaves very well.
"Check! Before midnight tomorrow, I want to know who the messenger is!?"
At this moment, Little Thirteen showed the demeanor of a superior.
"This slave takes orders..."
Wang Zhi happily retreated with the three assassins. King Wu's ability to hand over the task showed his recognition of Xichang's service.
Then Cao Zhengchun and a group of guards also left under Xiaojiu's order.
It wasn't until everyone left that Xiao Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, and his face suddenly fell.
"What's wrong?!"
As an older sister, I could immediately see the changes in Xiaojiu's emotions.
"It's really tiring to make a face in front of outsiders! It's like wearing a mask."
Of course, the thirteen-year-old Zhu Zhanhe didn't know how to become an emperor. He was not yet eighteen, so he could only imitate the appearance of Emperor Zhou in his impression, and fooled around with a few sentences. Unexpectedly, the effect was not as good as usual. They were all calmed down.
Xiao Jiu also nodded, "It does look a bit like an emperor. But it's not enough."
The previous Thirteen was protected too well by Xiaojiu and Yang Qingyuan.
He was originally a prince who was neither heir nor eldest son, and had a kind-hearted and kind-hearted nature. The struggles in the court would not affect him.
In the palace, although Shisan's status was not high, he was protected by Xiaojiu. Xiaojiu was originally favored by Taizong, and later he often paid tribute to Taizong with the dividends from Tiandi Bank. And Yang Qingyuan is the candidate for the future prime minister and assistant of an important minister in the court.
With these two people around, although Shisan's status in the palace is not as good as Xiaojiu's, he can still live comfortably.
Now that Thirteen was suddenly asked to take charge of the overall situation, he was naturally a little uncomfortable.
Although the throne has not yet been settled, both Xiaojiu and Shisan have already acquiesced in the future of Shisan ascending the throne.
Master said, if you want to come back with a throne, you must bring a throne with you...
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The long night passed slowly amid intrigues, intrigues, and the flash of swords.
No matter how many people are unwilling, a new day will still come, and time will not stop its pace for anyone.
Cabinet ministers and six ministers gathered in the imperial city to pay homage to the late Emperor Daxing.
Then they gathered in the Hanyuan Hall to hold court elections and recommend candidates for the new emperor.
A country cannot live without a king for a day!
Candidates participating in the court recommendation include: cabinet bachelors, left and right censors, ministers of the six ministries, ministers, ministers of Dali Temple, general affairs envoys, representatives of Kedao Yanguan, Imperial College's sacrificial wine, representatives of the Fifth Military Governor's Office, the four founding kings, Royal representative.
Officials who were not qualified to discuss matters also stayed outside the Hanyuan Hall. About six hundred people gathered in the majestic Imperial City Square to witness the historic event that was definitely the future of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Fei robes, blue robes, and green robes, with civil servants on the left and military officers on the right, lined up according to their shifts, as usual in court. Guards in brocade robes and guards stood around the palace with swords in hand to protect the Daming Palace.
The so-called "Tingpian" is a unique court appointment system implemented in the Zhou Dynasty, which is generally used to determine the candidates for senior officials of the imperial court.
Its form is that when a senior official in the DPRK becomes vacant due to reasons such as removal or resignation, officials from the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers in Beijing are summoned to discuss a number of candidate officials who are qualified to succeed them, rank them in order of suitability, and then submit them to the emperor. to confirm the final candidate.
Tingtui has always been presided over by the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but at this time, Qian Muqian, the bachelor of Wenyuange and the Minister of Rites, took the responsibility.
ps: Please pay attention to your health. Once you are pregnant, you will be in trouble.
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