People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 20, Assassination, Xinzheng Vortex

Dusk.

Xu Qing carried several bags on her back, her face beaming with smiles.

Behind him, the Western Region people, who had originally looked worried, were now smiling and waving goodbye to Xu Qing, holding a gold coin in their other hand.

Their caravan came to the Central Plains mainly to sell gems and horses. He carried the crops himself, just to try his luck. Now, having sold even a single gold coin, he felt he'd made a killing.

Just as Xu Qing returned to the pharmacy, pedestrians and merchants on the street began to run in panic, rushing towards the exit of the market.

"What's going on?" Xu Qing asked, looking at the crowd on the street.

Just as Xu Qing was wondering, Imperial Physician Wang and a group of medical officers also rushed towards the pharmacy in a panic, but there were two fewer people than those who had left with him earlier.

"Xiao Xu, hurry up and go."

Although Physician Wang was over sixty years old, he jumped onto the carriage with one hand, a process that was remarkably smooth.

Xu Qing was shocked. Was this something a sixty-year-old could do? Before he could even be shocked, he slung his bags over his shoulder and boarded the carriage.

The coachman drove the carriage out of the market without daring to stop for even a moment.

Inside the carriage.

Xu Qing lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the chaotic crowd outside, then glanced at the panicked Imperial Physician Wang, and asked...

"Doctor Wang, what's wrong? Why is everyone suddenly in such a panic? And why are two of your companions missing?"

"Don't mention it, don't mention it," said Physician Wang, wiping the sweat from his face. "I really should have gone with you to the West Ward this time. The General's Hundred Birds were in the East Ward hunting down assassins, and they just happened to run into us."

After listening to Physician Wang's explanation, Xu Qing finally understood what had happened.

General Ji Wuye's assassin group, Bai Niao, tracked down a group of assassins who were hiding in a pharmacy in Dongfang.

Physician Wang and his entourage happened to be buying medicinal herbs at the pharmacy when Bai Niao suddenly attacked. The assassins fought back, and a battle ensued, causing the commotion. As for the two missing physicians, they got separated from them and their whereabouts are unknown.

"Why would the Hundred Birds Assassin of the General's Mansion suddenly be capturing assassins in the East Ward?"

"Who knows? General Ji Wuye has controlled the court for many years; even Prime Minister Zhang and the Fourth Prince have to avoid his wrath. As assassins under his command, what Bai Niao does is none of our business," said Physician Wang, still shaken.

"Fortunately, we weren't implicated in this misfortune."

Hearing Physician Wang's words, Xu Qing's doubts deepened.

According to the divination, although going to Dongfang was a close call, it would bring endless trouble. Xu Qingxin was certain that this matter would not end so simply. He did not believe that the people from the Imperial Hospital would appear at the scene by such a coincidence.

He must be careful in the Imperial Hospital from now on to avoid being implicated.

Because of the fright he had just experienced, Physician Wang had no interest in asking Xu Qing what she had bought.

Before long, the carriage arrived in front of Xu Qing's house. Xu Qing got off the carriage with his belongings, while Physician Wang continued to ride in the carriage towards the palace.

After returning home, Xu Qing took out all the things she had bought and the seeds, and carefully took out the garlic from them.

"If I head straight to the West Market without any complications, I'll obtain a third-grade opportunity that will affect my future. If nothing unexpected happens, this future opportunity will be related to this garlic," Xu Qing thought to himself.

In an era where even a cold is considered a terminal illness, garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although it may not be as effective as penicillin, it is still a viable option.

After sorting and putting away the purchased items, Xu Qing cracked open two walnuts and ate them.

Thinking about the incident of the hundred birds chasing the assassin this afternoon, Xu Qing's expression became somewhat heavy.

"I hope this trouble won't affect me. Sigh, Xinzheng City is truly fraught with danger." Xu Qing sighed deeply.

"Everywhere I go feels like walking on thin ice, and I don't even know if I'll be able to reach the other side."

Ultimately, it was because he wasn't strong enough. After adjusting his mindset and changing into casual clothes, Xu Qing began practicing the Evergreen Technique.

He changed his goal. He originally planned to complete the first level of the Evergreen Technique in a month, but now he had to do it ahead of schedule, otherwise he would feel insecure.

Time passed by, and night fell over Xinzheng.

Dozens of dark figures appeared repeatedly in the sky above Xinzheng, like birds soaring in the night, helping their master patrol the territory. In the pitch-black city of Xinzheng, only two places were brightly lit: the Han King's Palace and the General's Mansion. These two places were brilliantly illuminated, like daytime, or two suns shrouded in night.

As a powerful general who held immense influence in the court, Ji Wuye's status far surpassed that of the Han King's Palace. In particular, the Sparrow Tower, which symbolized Ji Wuye's authority, was even more towering than the Han King's Palace.

The General's Mansion, the Sparrow Tower.

Ji Wuye was drinking with two beautiful women in his arms, while below him, Jade Tiger, dressed in a magnificent emerald green robe, was chuckling and praising Ji Wuye.

A dark figure entered the main hall and knelt on one knee before Ji Wuye.

"General, all the men have been captured. These assassins were indeed there to assassinate His Highness the Crown Prince," Mo Ya said, bowing.

Ji Wuye's smile vanished, and an invisible pressure spread out. The beautiful girl, who had been laughing, turned pale with fright and knelt on the ground with her head down, not daring to speak.

"Assassinate His Highness the Crown Prince? It seems this young master is truly restless, resorting to such methods." Ji Wuye said with a gloomy expression.

Emerald Tiger's smile also faded; the Crown Prince was one of the important tools for Nightfall to maintain its power and status.

Although Ji Wuye was a great general of the state of Han, commanding the border troops and wielding immense power, he was ultimately just a subject, not a king.

King An of Han was placed on the throne by them, Nightfall. King An of Han also understood that the current state of Han needed Ji Wuye and Nightfall, so the two sides have always had a very tacit and interdependent relationship.

But if King Han An were to die one day, and the new King Han no longer needed Ji Wuye, then Zhang Kaidi and other political enemies would transform into vicious wolves and tear them apart.

To maintain his position, Ji Wuye vigorously developed Nightfall, comprehensively controlling the state of Han and suppressing his political enemies. At the same time, he wholeheartedly supported the Crown Prince, cultivating him into a puppet to maintain his power in the long term.

“General, if I’m not mistaken, it must be the Fourth Young Master Han Yu who’s behind this,” said Emerald Tiger, touching the emerald ring on his hand.

In the entire country of South Korea, there is only one person who can influence the position of Crown Prince, and that is the Fourth Prince, Han Yu.

"Han Yu? What a troublesome fellow." Ji Wuye said coldly, squeezing the wine cup in his hand so hard that the bronze cup was crushed.

Han Yu has always been a major concern for Ji Wuye. Han Yu has many retainers and is supported by many powerful figures and local clans. If it were just these things, it wouldn't be so bad. The most crucial issue is still King Han An.

To maintain balance in the court, King An of Han delegated power to Han Yu and supported Zhang Kaidi, who had clan backing. This made Ji Wuye hesitant to kill Han Yu easily. Once the balance of power in the court was broken, King An of Han would definitely support Zhang Kaidi with all his might, allowing Zhang Kaidi to deal with him.

Otherwise, relying on the power of the night, he would have eliminated Han Yu, this threat, long ago.

"Mo Ya, find an opportunity to teach Han Yu a lesson and make him understand who is really in charge in Korea!" Ji Wuye said coldly.

“Yes,” Mo Ya said. “Besides these assassins, we encountered the Imperial Physician and some medical officers from the Imperial Medical Academy during the capture.”

"The Imperial Hospital?" Emerald Tiger said, scratching his head. "These assassins are connected to the Imperial Hospital?"

“We captured two medical officers, and after investigation and interrogation, we discovered that they had secretly sided with the Fourth Young Master Han Yu. Their appearance at the pharmacy this time was under the Fourth Young Master's command. However, before they could make contact with the assassins, Bai Niao surrounded and wiped them out,” Mo Ya said.

Ji Wuye and Fei Cuihu both showed surprise. If Mo Ya hadn't mentioned the Imperial Hospital, they would have almost forgotten that such a department existed in Korea.

Jade Tiger also looked at Ji Wuye. The Imperial Hospital belonged to the inner palace of the King of Han, which was within the control of the Tide Demoness in the palace.

"Tiger, do you think anyone thinks this general is too old to lift the Eight-Foot Sword anymore?" Ji Wuye asked with a gloomy face as he drew the Eight-Foot Sword from its sheath.

The gleaming swords exuded a chilling aura, and a murderous intent spread throughout the hall.

The jade tiger beside him looked terrified, and its fat body trembled involuntarily.

“General, how could a few insignificant physicians possibly sully your dignity?” said Jade Tiger. “The Queen is in charge of the Han Palace, so it would be better to let her deal with these minor figures.”

"Hmph!" Ji Wuye snorted coldly and sheathed the eight-foot sword.

"Let her continue to enjoy her life in the Han Palace, Mo Ya! Go and investigate Han Yu thoroughly, and see what other tricks he has up his sleeve that we don't know about!"

"The Imperial Medical Academy must thoroughly investigate all those who went to the pharmacy today. If they find anyone still connected to Han Yu, eliminate them all. As for those two medical officers, I do not wish to see anyone related to them in Xinzheng in the future."

"I want everyone to understand who the true masters of South Korea are!"

"Yes, General."

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