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Chapter 526 Assassination (I)

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Qin Zhan, Meng Dashan and Liu Hengchang all looked discolored and stood up almost at the same time: "What on earth is going on?"

"Who dares to assassinate Lord Changning?"

"Is Lord Changning injured?"

The personal guard who delivered the message replied quickly: "Tian Zhuang sent a message saying that Lord Changning was assassinated and injured, but we don't know the extent of his injury. We also don't know who sent the assassin."

Qin Zhan was furious and cursed: "How dare you come to our Nanyang County to act wildly! And you even dared to attack the Earl of Changning! I, Qin Zhan, will chop this man into pieces!"

Meng Dashan's eyes also flashed with anger: "Count me in as one!"

Liu Hengchang came back to his senses from the shock and said in a deep voice: "The princess is far away in the capital. It will take at least a few days for the news of the assassination of Lord Changning to reach the princess's ears. We will go to the farm immediately to visit Lord Changning."

Qin Zhan and Meng Dashan nodded. The guard camp was about half a day's journey away from the farm. The three commanders of the guards immediately rode on their horses, each leading dozens of guards, and rushed to the farm like a whirlwind.

Let's not talk about the fact that Changning Bo Cui Du is the princess's fiancé. For the past five years, Cui Du has been cultivating and improving grain varieties in the farm, growing new grains with extremely high yields, and improving fruit and vegetable varieties. Nanyang County has abundant grain and the people can fill their stomachs. The princess also has the confidence to expand her personal guards to offer grain to the court for reputation. This is all Cui Du's credit.

It can be said that Cui Du is the most powerful official under the princess, and the princess's true right-hand man. The other officials can be replaced at any time, but Cui Du is unique and irreplaceable!

In order to protect Cui Du's safety, there were always guards stationed in the farm. Cui Du rarely left the farm on weekdays, and when he did go out, he was accompanied by dozens of guards. Who would have thought that someone would dare to assassinate Cui Du in the territory of Nanyang County, right under everyone's noses.

Qin Zhan and Meng Dashan were filled with anger and hurried on their way. However, Liu Hengchang was sober and calm in the cold wind, and his mind was racing.

Who wants to assassinate Cui Du?

Was it a noble family that was jealous of Cui Du for stealing the engagement? Or was it a political enemy of the princess? Or was it an official in the Nanyang Palace who disliked Cui Du and took advantage of the princess' absence to secretly attack him?

It usually takes three hours to travel, but Liu Hengchang and his party only took two hours to reach the destination. The best war horses galloped at full speed for half a day and were almost foaming at the mouth.

Liu Hengchang and the other three had no time to feel sorry for their horses. They dismounted and rushed into the farm.

The atmosphere in the farm, which was usually peaceful and tranquil, was particularly solemn today. No one was seen in the fields, and everyone, including the farmers who came for training, were ordered to stay in the house and were carefully questioned one by one.

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi came, and Yang Zheng, who was in charge of the investigation and interrogation, also came. Ma Yaozong heard that the chief clerk was there, and even Shen Mu, who was busy working in the workshop all day, was also alarmed by Cui Du's assassination today and came to the farm.

Together with Liu Hengchang and the other two, it can be said that all the important figures in the Nanyang Palace gathered here.

Qin Zhan asked immediately, "How badly was Lord Changning injured? Is his life in danger?"

Chen Changshi sighed, "Fortunately, Lord Changning only injured his left arm and is not in danger of death. Cui Wang, on the other hand, was stabbed in the chest after blocking a sword for Lord Changning. He is seriously injured. Imperial Doctor Sun is giving first aid to Master Cui. I hope he can survive this."

Cui Wang is the eldest grandson of the Boling Cui family. He has been working for Cui Du for the past two years. Cui Du is low-key, and Cui Wang is also not ostentatious. However, Cui Wang's status is there, and everyone knows that Cui Wang will be reused by the princess sooner or later.

A month ago, Cui from Boling went to the Shen family to propose marriage.

Shen Mu's youngest daughter is coming of age this year. In terms of family background, the Shen family is actually average. However, Shen Mu is highly valued by the Princess of Nanyang County, and his character is also respectable. Cui Wang wants to gain a foothold in Nanyang County and wants to marry an official of the Nanyang Palace. After much deliberation, he chose the Shen family. Before Shen Mu has agreed to the marriage, he has already regarded Cui Wang as his future son-in-law. Today, Cui Wang blocked the sword for Cui Du and was seriously injured. His life or death is uncertain. Shen Mu's anxiety was about to overflow, and he couldn't help but pick up Chen Changshi's words: "I heard that Miss Sun is best at treating external injuries. I wonder if she can come with the three guards?"

Liu Hengchang said, "Both military doctors Sun are here."

Originally, he was planning to save Cui Du. Now that Cui Du is fine, it's a good opportunity to save Cui Wang.

Shen Mu said no more, his brows still furrowed.

Meng Dashan angrily said, "Where is the assassin? I will personally torture him!"

Feng Changshi sighed helplessly, "There were three assassins in total, all disguised as farmers to sneak into the farm, but failed to assassinate, and two were killed on the spot by the guards. The other one survived, but when he was restrained, he bit the poison in his mouth and died."

This is a real assassin.

After missing the target, he immediately committed suicide. All clues were lost.

"Who on earth would use such a sinister and vicious method to deal with the Earl of Changning?" Liu Hengchang's face was solemn: "This matter must be reported to the princess as soon as possible."

Chen Changshi nodded slightly: "The letter was sent out two hours ago. It will take a few days for it to reach the capital. During these few days, we must find out where the assassin came from."

Ma Yaozong, who had been silent all this time, suddenly whispered, "The princess was assassinated in the capital, and now the Earl of Changning has been assassinated again. Could these assassins be a group of people?"

"This is very possible." Feng Changshi said, "Also, the three assassins were able to sneak into the farm, so there must be an insider. Now it all depends on Yang's method of judging."

Liu Hengchang's eyes flashed coldly, and he said slowly: "Speaking of which, we were a little careless. From today on, we must strengthen the guard here at the farm. And all the adults, you must be extra cautious when traveling."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

There was the first wave of assassins, and there might be a second wave in the future. Everyone really needs to be more careful.

"Lord Changning has woken up." A servant hurried over to deliver the letter.

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi immediately took a step, and Liu Hengchang and the other two followed. The rest of the people hesitated for a moment and stayed outside to wait.

……

Cui Du's left arm was tied tightly, and his blood-stained clothes had been changed. Except for his handsome face looking a little pale, he looked calm.

The first thing Cui Du said was: "How is my cousin now?"

Chen Changshi pretended to be relaxed and replied, "Mr. Cui's injuries are more serious, but with the help of Doctor Sun, he will definitely be saved. The two military doctors Sun are here too, Lord Changning can just rest and recover, and don't worry too much."

Cui Du’s eyes flashed with the sword light and blood shadow before he fainted, as well as Cui Wang’s resolute face as he pounced on him, and he felt bitter in his heart.

"I have never made enemies with anyone, nor have I harmed anyone." Cui Du whispered to himself, "Who is so cruel and ruthless that he wants to kill me?"