He Was As Ruthless As His Master
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Empress Dowager Xiaojing walked toward Long Yang’s horse-drawn carriage and sighed heavily. "Emperor, you watched Chi’er grow up and you are the person who knows him the best. He has always been respectful of you, so how could he possibly conduct such a betrayal? Someone must have framed him. You must conduct a thorough investigation, Emperor."
There was no movement inside the carriage for a long time after she finished her words.
Just as she was about to get impatient, she heard the Emperor say in a frail voice, "Your Imperial Highness, I understand that you’re worried about the Crown Prince. After all, the Crown Prince is your only grandson. However, Chi’er is my nephew and the heir to the crown whom I have appointed personally. Do you think I’m not concerned about him? But he has made a huge mistake today and it is difficult for me to pretend that nothing has happened. It chills my heart!"
Empress Dowager Xiaojing’s fingers clenched tightly around her Buddhist prayer beads. She kept her cool as she continued, "No matter what, I pray you will conduct a thorough investigation on what happened today. Please do not buy the words of people who mean you harm."
The person who ‘meant harm’, Zhao Qian, darted a look at her as he thought silently about how this old hag was the true person with malevolent intentions. Her entire family was made up of despicable people.
"I actually received word this morning that someone had set a trap for me on my return trip back to the capital. Someone is trying to assassinate me, but I have no idea who is the mastermind behind it. To be safe, I stayed back at the temporary imperial residence with the Empress and did not leave at the same time as everyone else. I had never expected that there would actually be an assassin, and that person was none other than the Crown
"Please don’t be angry, Your Majesty. Don’t hurt yourself over someone who isn’t worth it." Lu Liangwei’s anxious voice could be heard coming from the carriage.
A bloody taste could be felt in Empress Dowager Xiaojing’s throat. She almost threw up blood.
However, she still said with concern, "Your Majesty, you must take care of your noble health."
No reply came from the carriage.
Not far off, the chaotic fight continued. Right then, a green and white figure leaped into the sky from the bottom of the cliff. It flew straight toward the direction of Long Chi.
Long Chi was well aware that there was no turning back today.
All he could do now was to destroy every trace of evidence.
A cold, ruthless look appeared deep in his eyes as the sword in his hand swung quickly at the first batch of assassins.
Those were his men.
However, before he could kill all of them, the cold, icy blade of a sword was placed right next to his neck.
A chill ran through Long Chi as he turned to look behind him. His gaze met Chu Qi’s emotionless eyes.
Chu Qi was wearing the Emperor’s robe from this morning. Next to him, Chu Jiu was wearing Lu Liangwei’s dress.
Chu Jiu was now killing the remaining assassins with a cold look on her face.
At that moment, Long Chi finally understood.
His Royal Uncle and Lu Liangwei had appeared briefly this morning outside the temporary imperial residence. They were not the ones who had boarded the carriage. Instead, it was Chu Qi and Chu Jiu.
Yet, Long Chi had not noticed this at all and thought that his plan was impenetrable. He had no idea that he had walked into a trap set by his Royal Uncle.
This turn of events shocked him thoroughly.
"Chu Qi, how dare you!" Long Chi roared after giving a start.
Chu Qi darted a quick look at him and suddenly dragged him up by the collar. Chu Qi soared into the air and brought Long Chi along, soon arriving beside Long Yang’s carriage.
"Kneel!" Chu Qi hit Long Chi’s kneecap with the hilt of his sword.
Long Chi’s knees buckled and he knelt on the ground.
Empress Dowager Xiaojing’s old eyes looked like they were about to spew fire when she saw how disheveled Long Chi looked and he even had to be accosted by Chu Qi, forced to kneel on the spot.
This rascal, he was as ruthless as his Master.
She suppressed the frustration she was feeling and quickly said to Long Chi, "Chi’er, explain the situation to your Royal Uncle quickly. Tell him that those assassins had nothing to do with you."
Long Chi was filled with rage and hate, but he could only lower his head. "Royal Uncle, I would never plan anything like an assassination. Those assassins have nothing to do with me. Someone must be trying to frame me. Please investigate the matter thoroughly, Royal Uncle."
Long Yang leaned against the carriage while still seated inside. He was playing with Lu Liangwei’s fingers and a cold look flashed in his eyes.
He had found out from Weiwei that her actions last night had been caused by Long Chi giving her an aphrodisiac.