12dz Chapter 2334 Intentional Assassination
Chapter 2334 Intentional Assassination
As Ling Haoran listened, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, and the worry on his face vanished, replaced by excitement and admiration.
After Di Ying finished speaking, he suddenly slapped his thigh, stood up, and bowed deeply:
"Prime Minister Di is brilliant! This humble official understands! Thank you for your guidance, Prime Minister Di!"
Di Ying waved his hand and laughed, "Go on, there's still a lot to do in the second half of the night."
Ling Haoran took his leave and disappeared into the night.
In the middle of the night, in the Ministry of Justice prison.
In the dimly lit depths of the prison cell, the candlelight flickered dimly, and a chilling wind blew in.
Princess Xuan huddled on a pile of hay in the corner of the cell, wrapped in a thin quilt, yet still shivering from the cold.
She hadn't slept in a long time.
Ever since she was imprisoned in this gloomy and terrifying Ministry of Justice prison, her nerves have been on edge, and she dares not relax for a moment.
All around were the sounds of snoring, groaning, and mumbling in their sleep, mixed with the damp, musty smell and the stench of excrement, making one want to vomit.
She never imagined that she, a princess consort, would one day fall to such a state.
But she gritted her teeth and persevered.
She held a firm belief in her heart—she must not speak, she absolutely must not speak.
Those names were her husband's last hope, the last thing she could do for Chu Xuan.
As long as those people are still around, as long as they still have a chance, one day they will avenge Chu Xuan! They will demand revenge on Chu Ning for this blood debt!
She didn't know if those people were sincere or not, or if they had the guts to rebel again. But she was willing to take the gamble.
This was her only reason to live.
Sudden--
"Bang!"
A loud bang came from the end of the prison corridor!
Immediately following were the sounds of hurried footsteps, the scraping of blades as they were drawn, and a deep, reprimanding voice!
"Who goes there? Stop right there!"
"There are assassins! There are assassins!"
Princess Consort Xuan sat up abruptly, her eyes wide, staring towards the direction of the passageway.
In the flickering candlelight, she could vaguely see several dark figures, wielding gleaming blades, fighting with the guards on duty!
"Kill! Kill those two princesses! Leave no one alive!"
A sharp sound rang out, followed by more men in black emerging from the shadows and rushing toward the cell where the women were being held!
Princess Consort Xuan's heart leaped into her throat.
assassin!
They're here to kill them!
Who sent them?
Is it Chu Ning?
Is it the imperial court?
still is……
She didn't have time to think it through.
The men in black moved with lightning speed and their swordsmanship was ruthless; several prison guards fell instantly into pools of blood.
They rushed straight towards Princess Xuan's prison!
"Help! Help!"
Princess Consort Xuan screamed in terror and desperately tried to back away, but the cell was only a small space, so where could she go?
At this critical moment—
"boom!"
The iron door to the cell was kicked open!
Ling Haoran, wielding a long sword, led a dozen fully armed Ministry of Justice officers as he stormed in!
They instantly engaged the men in black in a fierce battle!
Swords flashed and cries of battle shook the heavens!
Ling Haoran's swordsmanship was fierce, and he stabbed down two men in black in succession.
The other constables also fought bravely and gradually gained the upper hand.
Seeing that things were not going well, the leader of the men in black whistled, and the group fought and retreated until they disappeared into the darkness of the passage.
"Chase them! Chase them!" Ling Haoran shouted sternly, and several constables immediately gave chase.
He turned around, looked at Princess Xuan, who was huddled in the corner, trembling all over, and quickly stepped forward. Through the cell door, he asked with concern:
"Your Highness, are you alright? Are you injured?"
Princess Consort Xuan stared wide-eyed at Ling Haoran, her lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.
Ling Haoran breathed a sigh of relief and said to the guard beside him, "Quickly, open the cell door and move the Princess Consort to a safer cell!"
"Send more men and keep a close watch; we must not allow the assassins to take another chance!"
The constables quickly complied.
Princess Consort Xuan was helped out of the prison cell and moved to a more secluded and sturdier one.
Ling Haoran personally inspected the doors, windows, and locks, and arranged for ten elite guards to take turns watching over them before he felt somewhat relieved.
"Your Highness, the assassin was frightened and should not come again tonight. Please rest well, and I will come to see you again tomorrow."
After Ling Haoran finished speaking, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, turned around, and left.
Princess Consort Xuan sat in her new cell, staring blankly at Ling Haoran's departing figure, her heart churning with turmoil.
Who wants to kill her?
who is it?
If Chu Ning wanted to kill her, why would he send an assassin?
Just order his execution!
Why go through all that trouble?
If it weren't for Chu Ning...
There's only one possibility—they're his accomplices!
They were the officials who conspired with Chu Xuan but were afraid of being exposed!
They were afraid she would speak, afraid she would reveal their names, so they wanted to kill her to silence her!
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and the more disheartened she became.
Those people, the people her husband once trusted, the people who once swore to work together to accomplish great things, after the failure, not only did they not seek revenge, but instead tried to kill her to silence her!
The thought that had sustained her, the hope that "someone would avenge Chu Xuan," collapsed at this moment.
At almost the same moment, in another cell block, Princess Yun experienced the same scene.
Several men in black suddenly appeared and attempted to assassinate her, but Ling Haoran, who was prepared, rescued her with his men.
Princess Yun was also terrified and began to suspect her so-called accomplices.
The two assassinations were perfectly coordinated.
After daybreak, Ling Haoran reappeared before the two princesses.
He didn't say much, he just stood there quietly, watching them.
Princess Consort Xuan remained silent for a long time before finally raising her head to look at Ling Haoran, her voice hoarse and weary:
"Lord Ling, if... if I reveal everything I know, can you... guarantee my safety?"
Ling Haoran was overjoyed, but remained outwardly calm, and nodded solemnly: "Your Highness, rest assured, as long as you tell the truth, the court will guarantee your safety."
"You were once a member of the royal family, and His Majesty is merciful and will not be so ruthless as to exterminate you."
"As for those who wanted to kill you to silence you, I will definitely find them one by one and seek justice for you!"
Princess Consort Xuan closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
After a long while, she opened her eyes and slowly spoke:
"Okay, I'll tell you everything I know."
Princess Yunqin also spoke up at almost the same time.
The interrogation room in the Ministry of Justice prison was brightly lit by candlelight.
Ling Haoran personally took the pen and meticulously recorded the statements of the two princesses, word by word.
Names, official titles, secret meetings, and transactions of money.
Those big fish who had been hiding deep within the imperial court and had colluded with Prince Xuan and Prince Yun for many years have finally surfaced.
As dawn broke, Ling Haoran put down his pen, looked at the thick stack of confessions, and let out a long sigh of relief.
He stood up, looked out the window at the sky gradually turning a pale white, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Minister Di, brilliant, truly brilliant."