King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 559 Gunshots Outside Yin’an Gate

About ten minutes later, when Miaoyu had no more love left, the world finally became quiet.

She thought she could rest, but unexpectedly there was movement outside, and soon the eunuch appeared outside her door.

"Master Miaoyu, the prince invites you!"

He wouldn't still want it... Hearing the eunuch's words, Miaoyu unconsciously tightened her legs.

"What do you want me to do?"

The eunuch replied: "The prince said... the night is just right tonight, please invite the Master to enjoy the moon together!"

What moon do you admire today on the first day of the lunar month? You stupid pig and bastard... Miaoyu cursed in her heart.

After calming down, Miaoyu said calmly: "Please tell His Royal Highness Prince Xiang that I am in a depressed mood and unwell... It is inconvenient for me to be here!"

But I heard the eunuch say: "The prince said that if the mage can't shirk away, he will come to invite him personally!"

"Just now I found leftover steamed buns on the chopping board in the kitchen!" Zhu Yili began to perform.

Although Zhu Yili's words were reasonable, Zhou Kui was puzzled that even if he inherited one more generation, it would be a big deal and had nothing to do with Zhu Yili. How could he go to such lengths.

"Okay!" Zhu Yili replied.

The vassal kings granted by emperors from Zhu Yuanzhang on down all followed the descending and descending title system. The older the vassal, the lower the title, and most of them have lost their inheritance.

When Miaoyu got up to prepare for the banquet, at the east corner gate of Prince Yan's Mansion, Zhu Yili had cleared his suspicions and was chatting with Zhou Kui and others.

Hearing this, Zhu Yili felt happy. This was the result he wanted.

I don’t know where these people are now or when they plan to take action, so Zhu Yili is very passive now.

"You have made great achievements!"

"Are outsiders coming in?" Zhou Kui suddenly became nervous.

Hearing what Zhu Yili said, Zhou Kui broke out in cold sweat, so he immediately said: "You guys stay here, brother, come with us and take a look!"

"In order for the brothers to eat cleanly and safely... I have warned the handymen many times that they must be clean and tidy. Those who do not follow the rules will be severely punished if found!"

"I'm wondering...if someone else got in!"

At this time, he was also thinking about whether to expose it now, after all, he might miss it if it was too late.

"Brother, you are so honest..." Zhou Kui praised again.

"To tell you the truth... Yan Fan is located in a remote area, and the highest-ranking sect leader is only the general of the country. In another thirty to fifty years at most, the title of Yan Fan will come to an end!"

At this point, Zhu Yili still didn't forget to push himself up.

In order to expand the Warring States period, Zhu Yili continued: "General, I don't know whether I should say the next sentence!"

Prince Yan's Mansion was either big or small. After a large-scale search by the guards, the two corpses were easily found.

The news reached the general banner, then was reported to hundreds of households, and finally reached the deputy Qianhu He Wu, which took less than ten minutes.

His movements were a little exaggerated, so Zhou Kui asked curiously: "What's the matter?"

At this time, He Wu came to the outer kitchen, where two corpses were already placed, which were the murdered eunuchs.

Miaoyu was really speechless, so he could only hold back his anger and replied: "I know!"

He Wu was already asleep, but he suddenly woke up after hearing the news. After changing into his robes and armor, he immediately set off for the kitchen.

He is a third-rank Lieutenant from Fengguo. His rank is actually higher than that of He Wu, but he keeps his attitude very low.

Zhu Yili said that there were no steamed buns on the chopping board, but he was not panicked at all, because he could definitely say that they were taken by thieves again, which would further prove that someone had indeed sneaked in.

This is indeed the case. After going to the kitchen and listening to Zhu Yili's remarks, Zhou Kui ordered people to search the kitchen and at the same time sent people to follow up on the report.

"It's not easy for Your Highness Prince Xiang to come here. Since I am trusted by the sect master to be responsible for your food and accommodation, I naturally try my best to do my job well!"

According to the personnel distribution just now, Zhou Kui took several subordinates and Zhu Yili to the kitchen, leaving only six people guarding the corner door.

"Exactly...when I entered the kitchen just now, I seemed to hear something moving inside. When you guys arrived when I went to check, I didn't dig into it. The more I think about it, the more I feel something is wrong!"

In contrast, although Yan Fan was at the end of its rope, it managed to survive dozens or even hundreds of years longer than other vassals.

"So?" Zhou Kui frowned.

These words made the eunuchs outside confused. They didn't know whether "I know" should go or not. But if people like Yu Hai and Deng An were here, there would be no such doubts.

So in the final analysis, this guy is a kind person... Zhou Kui thought.

"Are you Zhu Yili?" He Wu asked coldly.

"Leftover steamed buns? So... so what?"

"Therefore, no one in the kitchen would dare to be so careless and throw leftover steamed buns on the chopping board!"

"General, I am Zhu Yili!" Zhu Yili answered very respectfully.

And this just proves that an assassin has indeed sneaked into the palace.

During this process, he sent people to report the situation to the Dragon Guards and the Beijing Camp, and soon all three levels of the Prince of Yan's Mansion were in action.

"If I can serve the Thirteenth Master well and have his support...it is not impossible for my Yan Fan to succeed another generation!"

A few people chatted for a while. Zhu Yili felt that the time was almost up, so he patted his forehead and said: "Everyone...I suddenly remembered something!"

Naturally, the following people will be busy with the search for assassins. All He Wu has to do is wait for the results.

So he said bluntly: "Just say what you have to say!"

"Since these assassins are hiding in the kitchen, after thinking about it, there is only one possibility. They entered the palace on a truck carrying ingredients!"

"Follow this line and there should be nothing wrong!"

Sighing, Zhu Yili said helplessly: "I was doing well when I was here, but this happened to Brother Wang just two days after he came here. It's all because I got sick at the wrong time!"

These words are not sentimental at all, they are simply a reminder from that "Brother Wang", Zhu Yibin's brother-in-law.

There is a word called preconception. As long as the man surnamed Wang is suspected, and then creates some clues to kill him, it is easy for Zhu Yili.

Of course, these are just means and not ends. His ultimate goal has always been Zhu Yibin, even if the latter takes great care of him.

What makes Zhu Yili regretful is that Jin Yiwei did not arrive immediately, otherwise he could talk to these people directly.

He had some impressions of He Wu, whose surname was Wang. He even cross-examined him twice yesterday afternoon.

Thinking of this incident, He Wu felt angry and secretly thought that he should have checked more carefully at that time.

"Come here, go get the guy named Wang first!"

"Yes!"

The guards in Prince Xiang's Mansion started to move, and at this time, tables, chairs and refreshments were already set up in the corridor of Yin'an Palace.

Zhu Jinghong sat on the main seat, with Nuo Min and Miaoyu on the left and right, looking at the waning moon in the sky and chatting.

Nuo Min was actually very tired, so he basically didn't speak much. Zhu Jinghong was mainly asking Miaoyu something.

"Where is your hometown?"

"Who else is at home?"

"Why do you want to become a monk?"

Zhu Jinghong was very interested in Miaoyu's life experience, so he simply asked directly.

Miaoyu had already prepared answers to these questions in case she was questioned at any time, so she told Zhu Jinghong about them.

At this time, Zhang Lin, a member of the Longjing Guard Baihu, entered Yin'an Gate. Seeing Zhu Jinghong in high spirits on the steps, he quietly came to the east corridor and told the little eunuch serving here the situation.

Soon the young eunuch passed the message to Deng An, and then Deng An quietly forwarded it to Zhu Jinghong. Zhu Jinghong's expression changed when he learned that there was indeed an assassin and that he had injured people in the palace.

"Tell Zhang Lin and the others to seal off all the doors...and find the people!"

"Yes!"

After Deng An left, Zhu Jinghong looked at Miaoyu and said: "Master Miaoyu, the bad omen you mentioned is here. You killed two eunuchs in the house. I think they are looking for me now!"

Miaoyu was stunned and secretly thought that she had arrived in time, otherwise she would have missed the good show.

Just listen to Miaoyu say: "It seems that what the poor nun expected is correct, the prince should deal with it carefully!"

"I have ordered the guards to arrest the thief. I think there will be results soon!"

Miaoyu nodded, and then said: "The thief is sinister after all, it is better for the prince to avoid it!"

Zhu Jinghong smiled and replied: "The master cares so much, he really has a deep affection for me!"

Hearing this teasing remark, Miaoyu turned cold again and scolded Zhu Jinghong in her heart.

Knowing what this girl was thinking, Zhu Jinghong changed the subject and said: "Yin'an Palace is heavily guarded. If a thief can sneak in here, I'm afraid I won't survive this long!"

He really wasn't boasting when he said this. Yin'an Palace was the core of the defense. There was a post within five steps of the wall, so there was no blind spot in the perspective.

Unless you dig a tunnel or airdrop at this moment, you will never be able to get in here.

As Zhu Jinghong expected, Chen Gang and Chen Gang were hiding on a roof, separated by two checkpoints from Yin'an Hall.

The guards were currently searching for the two of them, and the intensity of patrols had reached the extreme, making it impossible for the two of them to go any further.

Even where they were hiding could be discovered by passing guards at any time.

"Brother, it seems that you and I are going to die with our eyes open tonight!" Chen Gang said in despair.

Zhao Gui is relatively calm. He has been thinking about countermeasures from beginning to end, and now he has a bold plan.

"Maybe we can take a risk!"

"How to do it?" Chen Gang asked hurriedly.

Yang Yan really put a lot of thought into arranging these two people to work together, making use of both Chen Gangzhi and Zhao Gui's stability.

Just listen to Zhao Gui say: "Find a place to detonate these twenty kilograms of explosives, create chaos, and then we will take the opportunity to rush into Yin'an Palace!"

Although there are still two checkpoints, the distance is actually no more than twenty feet, and it won't take much time to rush through.

"Do you want to do it or not?" Zhao Gui asked.

Looking firmly at Zhao Gui, Chen Gang said: "Do it!"

"it is good!"

The two of them did what they said. They didn't dare to delay after jumping off the eaves. After setting up the fuse, they immediately lit it and then ran to the alley at the other end.

A few breaths later, there was a loud bang, and the wall where the gunpowder was placed was blown open. The huge air wave knocked over many of the guards training inside.

Fortunately, these people were not close to the explosion point, otherwise they would be disabled even if they did not die.

The guards were panicked. Doors that were originally closed were opened. Guards came from all directions to check the situation.

This gave Chen and Gang the opportunity. They pretended to be "peeing" and ran inside staggeringly.

When he meets someone, he shouts: "There are thieves, there are thieves..."

While talking, they didn't forget to point out the direction, and easily diverted the attention of the guards, allowing these people to focus on catching the thief in the direction of the explosion.

The first door, the second door...

With great luck and hope for victory, the two of them finally appeared outside Yin'an Gate.

However, in the next moment, their longings and hopes all disappeared in an instant, and their hearts were swallowed up by endless despair.

Just because there are still more than a dozen guards guarding the Yin'an Gate, and there are still people patrolling the door.

This is only where they can see it. The guards on the east and west sides of Yin'an Palace can provide support in the direction of Yin'an Gate at any time.

Even without support, the two of them alone would not be able to defeat these dozen heavily armored guards.

Zhao Gui was worthy of his delicate mind. Before the guards could react, he rushed towards Yin'an Gate as fast as possible.

Chen Gang was only one step behind and immediately followed him.

"Sir, there are thieves outside, there are thieves..." Zhao Gui shouted.

Even if he couldn't rush in, as long as he could lure Zhu Jinghong out, he still had a chance to complete the mission.

In this extreme situation, Zhao Gui developed his brain power to the extreme, and everything was focused on completing the task.

And the sound he roared did reach Zhu Jinghong's ears. At this moment, he was surrounded by more than a dozen eunuchs, with Yu Hai at the front.

To be honest, the huge explosion just now really scared him.

But he quickly regained his composure and now stood among the eunuchs staring in the direction of the explosion.

As for Nuomin and Miaoyu, they had been pulled into the palace by the eunuchs and were now looking out.

At this time, Zhao Gui and Zhu Jinghong had already seen Zhu Jinghong's figure outside Yin'an Gate, and they were separated by up to five feet.

Although there were guards in the middle, it was within the shooting range of the fire cannon, but its accuracy was not guaranteed.

The two of them were pretending to be eunuchs, and Zhang Lin noticed something strange when he let out his voice while shouting.

Looking at the two people who were still approaching the door, Zhang Lin scolded: "Whose subordinates are you?"

"Sir, there is a thief..." Zhao Gui shouted hastily.

The next moment he took out his gun and fired a shot at Zhang Lin.

Although Zhang Lin hurriedly dodged, he was still hit in the arm. It was just that he was lucky and did not break the bone, but blood still poured out in an instant.

However, the crisis was not resolved. After the fire gun was fired, Zhao Gui threw it away, and the next moment he pulled out the dagger from his clothes.

Suddenly being shot, and now the thief came forward with a knife, Zhang Lin could only take two steps back.

Fortunately, the two guards behind him were very powerful. They drew their sabers and moved forward to intercept him.
In addition to these two people, the other guards around them also reacted and drew their swords to kill them.

Zhao Gui was indeed very skilled. He exchanged two blows with the guards facing him without falling behind. At the same time, he shouted: "Old Chen, leave me alone... rush in!"

The two men were already red-blooded, and Chen Gang didn't care so much at this time. He held a blunderbuss in one hand and a dagger in the other, and he rushed towards Yin'an Gate.

However, even after getting past Zhang Lin and the others, there were still guards pouring out from the left and right sides of Yin'an Gate, blocking the two of them out again.

Facing these heavily armored guards, no matter how skilled they were, they couldn't do anything to them.

There was another "bang", and Chen Gang's firecracker went off, but it hit Zhang Lin again.

Of course, this time it was Zhang Lin who took the initiative to block the gun. Because of his heavy armor, the shot was not a big problem. He only suffered severe physical pain from the heavy blow.

The two guns were fired, and Chen Gang and the two men had no chance. At this time, they were surrounded by guards, and guards continued to come from all directions.

Enduring the severe pain in his hands and body, Zhang Lin ordered: "Catch as many alive as possible for me!"

At this time, Chen Gang was leaning back to back, holding a dagger in his hand and staring at the soldiers surrounding him. At this time, both of them looked sad and angry.

Chen Gang shouted angrily: "I wish I could kill that thief Zhu Jinghong, the sky has no eyes!"

"kill!"

Zhao Gui shouted and then rushed towards the guards.

(End of this chapter)