son, don't mess around

Chapter 442: King Lin is attacked, life and death unknown

evening.

In the capital, a column of iron cavalry entered the capital from outside the city, passed through the bustling streets, and arrived outside the palace gate.

On top of the cavalry, a figure of a soldier wearing armor turned over from his horse and showed off his badge.

"Urgent report from the south, come to the palace immediately and report to His Majesty!"

After checking the waist tags, the imperial guards outside the palace gate immediately focused their eyes and quickly let him go.

The soldiers entered the palace in a hurry, and the information was uploaded quickly.

In the Palace of Taihe.

It was cold in the palace.

"Your Majesty, urgent report from the south!"

A low and urgent voice sounded, followed by a step into the hall.

In the palace, the newly enthroned emperor of the Daning Dynasty, Li Cining, was sitting at the back of the palace. When he heard the words 'Southern Urgent Report', his face immediately became solemn.

"What's the matter?!"

Most of the southern territory of the Daning Dynasty was under the influence of King Lin. The urgent report that could be sent back from the south must be related to this!
A figure knelt in front of the palace, lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the south. Just a few days ago, Lin Hengzhong, the king of Linzhou, was suddenly assassinated by an assassin. He was seriously injured and is currently unconscious..."

As soon as these words came out, Li Cunning, who was at the rear of the palace, suddenly raised his head, his eyes solemn: "Lin Hengzhong? He was assassinated?"

"How can it be?!"

When Li Cunning heard the news, his first reaction was that it was impossible!
Who is Lin Hengzhong?
The powerful King Lin, who occupies half of the dynasty, was the main contributor to the dynasty's destruction of the southern kingdoms and unification of the world.

It is not an exaggeration to call him the first general of the dynasty!

More importantly, Lin Hengzhong not only has outstanding military talents, but his own martial arts strength should not be underestimated.

As early as a few years ago, there were rumors that Lin Hengzhong was already a famous first-class master in the world!
Although it has not been confirmed, it is enough to show that Lin Hengzhong's martial arts strength is unfathomable.

There are only a handful of first-grade masters in the world, only a handful. How could a master of this level be easily assassinated?

Over the years, countless masters were rumored to have assassinated Lin Hengzhong, but without exception, no one succeeded.

No one can even hurt King Lin!
Not only because Lin Hengzhong's martial arts strength is unfathomable, but also because he has many masters protecting him. Who in Linzhou could hurt him?

Therefore, when Li Cunning heard the news, his first reaction was to question.

"Your Majesty, the news came from the secret wires installed by the late emperor in Linjiang City. It is absolutely true. This matter has spread throughout Linzhou and caused quite a sensation..."

"It is rumored that the person who assassinated Lin Hengzhong was also a master. It happened that several masters and generals around Lin Hengzhong were not around that night, which gave the opponent an opportunity..."

"I heard that when the Grand Master seriously injured Lin Hengzhong and retreated, he was surrounded and suppressed by many masters of the guards of Prince Lin's Mansion, but they still failed to stop him..."

"That night, many people noticed this..."

"Your Majesty, it is most likely true."

"..."

Lin Hengzhong was seriously injured in an attack and fell unconscious!
This news was really shocking to Li Cunning!
He was so shocked that he was restless and his eyes were stunned. He didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Then, his face became solemn and gloomy!

He couldn't be sure whether the news was true or false!
But one thing is certain, if something happens to Lin Hengzhong now... the Daning Dynasty will definitely be in big trouble!

Now that he has just ascended the throne, he has barely stabilized the situation in the court, but there is still a lot of mess before him.

The situation in the court has been temporarily stabilized, but the relationship between the ministers of various factions and the various aristocratic families under him has not been completely resolved. When he first came to the throne, his prestige was still shallow. Even though he had considerable real power in his hands, it was still unclear whether the forces within the entire dynasty would recognize him as the emperor and whether they would obey the dispatches.

He needs time!
It still takes a lot of time to stabilize everything!
Right now, what he needs most is stability. The news that Lin Hengzhong was assassinated and seriously injured made his expression suddenly change with shock.

If all this is true...

Who assassinated Lin Hengzhong?

What is the purpose?
Taking the opportunity to disrupt the dynasty?
Or do you have other plans?
King Lin was attacked. Once the news came out, it would definitely cause riots in Linzhou. How could the hundreds of thousands of soldiers loyal to the Lin family in Linzhou just give up? They would definitely try their best to find out the murderer. If they fail to handle the matter properly, the consequences would be disastrous!
And this is not the most serious consequence!
What Li Cunning is most worried about is...Lin Hengzhong!

"Is he still alive?"

Li Cunning's voice was low and hoarse, and his face was terrifyingly pale and cold.

Your Highness, the visitor said in a deep voice: "The gate of Prince Lin's Mansion is closed, and no news can be transmitted... I heard that Lin Hengzhong was seriously injured and unconscious, and his current situation is unknown..."

"But things don't feel good!"

As soon as these words came out, Li Cunning's face became more and more gloomy.

After a while, he gritted his teeth in a deep voice: "Check, go and find out who did this!"

"Yes."

As he said that, Li Cunning paused for a moment, and then focused his gaze: "Inform me of my wishes. Go to Prince Lin's Mansion to confirm Lin Hengzhong's life and death... Don't alert others. If you have any news, send it back as soon as possible."

"As ordered!"

After the people in front of the hall retreated, Li Cunning looked pale in the hall, seemed to be breathing a little quickly, and couldn't help coughing violently for a while.

Perhaps his cough was a little more serious, which made his pale face look rosy.

He leaned back slightly as if he was a little weak, breathing rapidly, and his eyes were blank.

What he was most worried about was Lin Hengzhong's life and death!
If Lin Hengzhong was still alive, everything would be fine...

What if he dies!
The world is really in chaos!
Once Lin Hengzhong dies, who can still control the hundreds of thousands of troops in Prince Lin's Mansion?
Lin Jiangnian?
Not to mention that Lin Jiangnian is still in the capital, even if he returns to Linzhou, is he really capable of suppressing all this?
just in case……

Li Cunning did not dare to continue thinking about it. The emperor who had just ascended the throne suddenly felt the crisis of oppression!

A rebellion was about to come, which made him feel great oppression.

Once the south is in chaos, the Daning Dynasty will also be in danger!

You know, the court now has to face not only the Lin family in the south, but also the growing Xu family in the north...

The Xu family, entrenched in the north of the dynasty and guarding the country's gate, is also a hidden danger to the dynasty.

At this moment, Li Cunning finally understood his father.

"What do you think?"

After a long pause, Li Cunning spoke in a deep voice, looking extremely tired.

Not far behind Li Cunning, there was a figure standing in the darkness.

"It's unclear whether it's true or not, but...it's not impossible!"

"How?"

"My subordinates learned that there are four masters around Lin Hengzhong, but those four are not with Lin Hengzhong now. If there is really a master who assassinates Lin Hengzhong, it is not impossible..."

"Your Majesty, whether this matter is true or false, it proves one point... I'm afraid there is a force that we haven't noticed yet, and we have to guard against it!"

"Who do you think it will be?" Li Cunning asked.

"Your Majesty, apart from Your Majesty and the imperial court, there is probably only one person who has the ability to assassinate Lin Hengzhong today..."

Upon hearing the news, Li Cunning's eyes suddenly became solemn.

Obviously, he realized who this person was!

Today, apart from the imperial court, there is no one with the ability to assassinate Lin Hengzhong!
All that's left is poop...

"Xu family!"

Li Cunning's eyes were deep, and then he said in a deep voice: "You, go to Xuzhou secretly to do something for me..."

"..."

After the figure behind him receded, Li Cunning slowly stood up and walked out of the hall.

"Your Majesty, do you want to go back to bed?!"

Outside the palace, a eunuch and eunuch quickly stepped forward and spoke respectfully.

Li Cunning looked pale and asked coldly: "Where is the eldest princess?"

"Her Royal Highness the Princess is with the Queen Mother today!"

Li Cunning nodded and quickly arrived at the harem. Emperor Ning died, Li Cunning ascended the throne, and the former empress has now successfully become the queen mother.

However, the palace where he lives has not changed, and he still lives in Jingning Palace.

When Li Cunning came to Jingning Palace, the sky was just getting dark.

In the front yard, Li Miaomiao, dressed in white, was standing under the eaves with a cold temperament.

"Piaomiao!"

Li Cunning showed a smile and stepped forward slowly.

"His Majesty."

Li Piaomiao turned around and looked quietly at Li Cunning, who suddenly came over, seeming a little confused.

"Linzhou, something happened..."

Li Cunning stepped forward and got to the point without saying too much nonsense.

After hearing the news, Li Piaomiao's eyes became slightly solemn, and she seemed a little surprised.

"Does Pian Miaoqian know the details of Lin Hengzhong?"

"If you want to assassinate and seriously injure him, how many people in the world can do it?"

Seemingly realizing Li Cunning's purpose, Li Miaomiao was silent for a moment and shook his head: "Under normal circumstances, there are only one or two people who can hurt him!"

"If it was an assassination, it's hard to say."

Li Cunning said in a deep voice: "This is not good news for us. Lin Hengzhong's assassination is a big hidden danger for the court..."

Li Miaomiao naturally realized that when Lin Hengzhong was assassinated, the first target of suspicion must be the imperial court.

Once it is not handled properly, the court will have to take the blame!

If a conflict between the two forces is provoked, the consequences will be disastrous.

Li Piaomiao was silent for a moment, and then suddenly said: "I will go to Prince Lin's Mansion!"

"Ok?"

Li Cunning didn't seem to have reacted yet, and was surprised: "Pianmiao, are you going to Prince Lin's Mansion?!"

"What are you doing at Prince Lin's Mansion?"

"Go and do something..."

Li Piaomiao nodded slightly, then looked at Li Cunning quietly: "How is your health?"

"I can't die for the time being."

Li Cunning coughed lightly, seeming a little weak.

"Ruyilou, maybe it can cure your disease!"

Li Piaomiao was silent for a moment and then spoke.

Li Cunning was stunned for a moment, and then realized what his sister meant.

"You don't need to take such risks!"

"Gotta give it a try."

Li Piaomiao was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I also heard something else!"

"Ok?"

"Uncle Huang, he might be in Ruyi Tower."

Hearing this, Li Cunning suddenly raised his head, his eyes shocked.

"..."

Jiang Mansion.

The inner court.

After listening to Lin Qingqing's report, Lin Jiangnian's face became stunned, unexpected!
Then it gradually became gloomy!

Lin Hengzhong was attacked?

Seriously injured and unconscious? !
This was something he had never imagined. Lin Hengzhong's martial arts skills were unfathomable, and Prince Lin's palace was full of masters. How could anyone hurt him?

Lin Jiangnian was in disbelief when he heard the news, and he didn't recover for a long time.

incredible.

"Your Highness, now the prince's life and death are unknown, and the situation of the prince's palace is in danger..."

Lin Qingqing's face was extremely serious. When she heard the news, she couldn't believe it at all. How could the prince, who was almost invincible in the world in her eyes, be assassinated?

How could he be seriously injured and fall into coma? !

But the news came from Prince Lin's Mansion, and he rushed thousands of miles to report it, so he couldn't help but believe it.

"Your Highness, what should we do next?"

Lin Jiangnian looked gloomy and pondered for a long time. He turned to look at Zhiyuan beside him: "Zhiyuan, what do you think?"

Zhiyuan was also extremely surprised when she learned the news that the prince was attacked. But compared to Lin Jiangnian and Lin Qingqing, she obviously understood the prince better.

"I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."

Zhiyuan frowned slightly and thought carefully: "The prince is a first-class master in the world. There are very few people who can hurt him. There are only a few people in the world who can do this..."

"And it's even harder to seriously injure the prince..."

"What if it's a sneak attack?"

Lin Jiangnian asked in a deep voice, a master's head-on battle and a sneak attack are not the same thing.

"The prince is in a high position and his martial arts skills are unfathomable. It is not that simple to assassinate the prince in a sneak attack, unless..."

Zhiyuan spoke softly, and then her voice suddenly stopped as if she realized something.

Looking up, there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

At this time, Lin Jiangnian, who was gradually calming down, suddenly realized something, and the two looked at each other.

Lin Jiangnian's voice was slightly hoarse: "Unless... there is an inside job?"

"Is there a traitor in the palace?"

"Ah."

Zhiyuan nodded heavily, with a solemn expression: "The other party must be someone close to the prince...even someone whom he trusts very much!"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Jiangnian fell silent.

Indeed, if you want to assassinate a first-grade master, you must be betrayed by the most trusted person around you!
As a result, the situation seems to be more serious!

This means that there is a traitor in Prince Lin's palace, maybe even... more than one!
And the assassination of Lin Hengzhong is more likely just a part of their plan!
"Your Highness, the news of the attack on the prince has spread in Linzhou, causing quite a turmoil..."

Lin Qingqing's voice was low and a little anxious: "Now that the prince is seriously injured and unconscious, His Highness must go back quickly and take charge of the overall situation!"

When Lin Hengzhong fell, not only the morale of the army in Linwang Palace was in chaos, but also the morale of the people in Linzhou!
At the same time, after learning the news, Lin Hengzhong's trusted generals were bound to rush back to Linjiang City overnight.

Under such circumstances, Lin Jiangnian, the Prince Lin's son, must return quickly to stabilize the situation to avoid greater trouble.

However, if this happens...

Lin Jiangnian thought about it, then turned to look at Zhiyuan next to him.

She had just promised Zhiyuan last night to accompany her to Jiangnan's Jiang family, but the sudden news disrupted all Lin Jiangnian's plans again.

Zhiyuan looked at Lin Jiangnian quietly and said softly: "You are the crown prince, you must go back as soon as possible..."

"Otherwise, there will be big trouble!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)