"It really has a fresh fragrance, and the embroidery has not been contaminated at all. Boss Wang, how did you do this?"
Asang and three other embroiderers took turns displaying their embroidery at the VIP seats.
Wang Ke said: "I mashed the orchid petals, steamed them three times and dried them in the sun three times to remove the moisture and extract the essence. I made it into incense, sealed it in the same room as the embroidery, and smoked it for three days and three nights. This embroidery has a lingering fragrance.”
"Thanks to the masters of Shu embroidery, they not only embroider delicately, but also have creative ideas."
"Master Ye, do you also smell it?"
As the highest official of Chengdu Prefecture, he must be allowed to hear about it.
Asang stood at the front and tried to put the embroidery as close to Ye Jian as possible. Ye Jian was completely unaware that the danger was approaching. He leaned over the embroidery, took a deep breath, closed his eyes and said intoxicatedly: "The fragrance of orchids is so fragrant that it makes people fascinated. Dreams—"
Asang was only three feet away from Ye Jian.
"Dog Officer, look at the knife!"
Asang pulled out a dagger from the scroll and stabbed it directly into Ye Jian's throat with lightning speed!
"Pfft!"
The dagger passed through his throat, and Ye Jian couldn't even scream. A mouthful of blood was sprinkled on the embroidery, and he stared wide-eyed.
Asang was not satisfied, so he pulled out the dagger and stabbed him twice in the chest.
"There's an assassin!"
"father!"
"Master Ye!"
"ah!"
Chaos!
"Get her!"
The guards who were waiting at the table all rushed towards Asang.
Jiang Yuntian jumped out of his seat, walked to Asang's side, and shouted: "Bold assassin, you can't catch him without hesitation!"
He slapped the dagger out of Asang's hand, then tapped her lightly on the back of the neck, knocking her unconscious.
"This person must be an assassin sent by the Miao slaves. Take her down first and keep her under close guard. I will personally interrogate her later!" Jiang Yuntian glanced at Yang Jinbao and Chen Hong.
Yang Jinbao and Chen Hong quickly lifted Asang up and left Yunjing Terrace.
"It's murder! Run!"
The person who died was the governor of Chengdu. The guests were afraid of getting into trouble, so they dragged their families and ran to the foot of Yunjing Terrace, causing chaos on the scene.
"What are you still doing? There may be more than one assassin. Hurry and seal the entrance and exit of Yunjing Terrace. Don't let anyone escape. Then hurry up and notify the garrison to seal the city gate. From now on, no one is allowed to leave the city!"
Jiang Yuntian issued an order to the general of the Chengdu headquarters. He was the Southwest Inspector and should have such power.
"yes!"
The general of the headquarters was ordered to leave immediately.
Soon, a large number of officers and soldiers poured into Yunjing Terrace and drove all the guests back.
"Master Jiang, we are all Chengdu officials, we cannot be assassins. You should let us go first, right?"
Some officials wanted to use their power to take advantage of the loopholes, but Jiang Yuntian vetoed it: "The assassin can disguise himself as an embroiderer, which means that he has infiltrated into the conference. Her accomplices may be hiding among you, whom you are inadvertently and familiar with." People, so none of you are allowed to leave before being screened."
"What you're doing is going too far! We are all VIPs! How can we be assassins?"
"Yes, if we want to ban these outsiders, we should also ban these outsiders and let us locals go!"
"Why should I listen to you?"
"choke!"
Jiang Yuntian drew his sword out of its sheath, slashed a sword energy in an instant, cut a stone pillar in half, stared at the crowd and shouted angrily:
"I am appointed by the Emperor as the Southwest Inspector. My words are orders! Regardless of soldiers or civilians, anyone who dares to question us will be killed without mercy!"
No one dared to speak out anymore.
"Don't blame me. There are assassins everywhere outside now. Confining you here is just another way to protect you."
Jiang Yuntian sheathed his sword and said, "I am going to interrogate the assassin now. If she honestly confesses her accomplices, I will let you go."
After that, Shi Tao was left to calm down, and Song Che left Yunjing Terrace.
Not far from Yunjing Terrace, there is a secluded courtyard.
Asang has woken up. She is tied to a beam and guarded by Yang Jinbao and Chen Hong with knives.
Song Che and Jiang Yuntian pushed open the door and entered, "You have killed Ye Jian as you wished. Now it's time to tell us where the gunpowder works."
Asang lowered his head and bit his lip, and said nothing for a long time.
"I had expected that she wouldn't say it. She even dares to swallow Gu insects, so how can she be afraid of your 'Stretching Legs and Staring Pill'?"
Jiang Yuntian pulled out his sword, raised Asang's chin, and said coldly: "I'm not as compassionate as Brother Song. If you don't want to suffer, just tell me!"
Asang's eyes were fearless and he kept his mouth shut.
Song Che pushed aside Jiang Yuntian's sword, looked directly into Asang's eyes, and said softly: "I know what you are worried about, but I can tell you for sure that your worries are unnecessary. It is best to help you kill Ye Jian." Proof, we agreed, didn’t we?”
Asang lowered his head in guilt, "I..."
"Ye Jian is not only the governor of Chengdu, but also a member of the royal family. If you kill him, the emperor will be furious. By then, he will send millions of troops to attack the Miao territory, and the Miao people will really have no chance to stand up again. The only way now is to quell the Miao rebellion through peace talks before the emperor knows about it."
Song Che pressed Asang's shoulders and said sincerely: "Asang, we are not wolves and tigers, and we will not harm and exploit you Miao people. The workers in Dujiangyan can go home. From now on, the injustice towards you will no longer exist. Miao people are no longer untouchables. They can marry Liang people, go to the Central Plains to do business, and even take the imperial examination to serve the court... You believe me, okay?"
Asang raised his head, tears already wet his eyes, "Really...really?"
Song Che nodded and untied her, "But peace is a two-way street. The Miao people must let go of their hatred. Please tell me what gunpowder is used for."
Asang then said slowly: "It was... used to blow up Dujiangyan."
"What!"
Everyone was shocked.
Jiang Yuntian scolded: "You are going to blow up a water conservancy project that has been built for thousands of years! If the floods come, the whole of Chengdu will suffer!"
"What about the lives of our Miao people!"
Asang asked ventingly: "Ever since Ye Jian took office as the governor of Chengdu, he has been building water conservancy. At the beginning, we were paid and fed, but in recent years, he treated us like pigs and dogs, and we were exhausted. Countless people were starved to death and beaten to death! The dead tribesmen were thrown directly into the wilderness to be eaten by jackals, tigers and leopards. Not even the whole corpses were left! Who will pity us? Who will redress our grievances, and who will repay the debt? Blood debt!"
She covered her face and buried her head in tears, "Eldest brother, second brother, and father have been tricked into making a living for three full years... Why! We Miao people don't fight or rob us, why do they treat us like this, why..."
"Dong dong dong!"
There was a heavy banging on the door.
Shi Tao's urgent message sounded outside the door:
"Brother Tian, Commander Bai, something bad has happened! An urgent report came from the direction of Yongkang. A Miao army suddenly attacked Guan County at night. The garrison was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses!"
