Novel Full Chapter 1118 - 141: Mutual Deception
Chapter 1118: Chapter 141: Mutual Deception
As Zhao Yao expected, the next assassins were no longer Xiongnu’s suicide squad, but rather Xun Family’s suicide squad. Of course, there were no marks on them to prove they were from the Xun Family.
Besides the Xun Family’s suicide squad, there were also Wang Family’s suicide squad. Professional assassins even appeared.
The assassination attempts came wave after wave, becoming increasingly brutal. In their efforts to kill Zhao Yao, they tried all sorts of methods, yet still failed to eliminate him.
In the distant capital, the emperor was informed of Prince Han constantly sending people to assassinate Zhao Yao, yet he felt no trace of concern. On the other hand, Sun Kui, attending by his side, was alarmed, deeply worried about Zhao Yao’s safety.
Today, the Dragon Guards delivered another secret letter, stating that several more batches of suicide squad had been sent to assassinate the Han Prince.
After reading it, the emperor stroked his chin and lamented: "That brat’s life is quite valuable, a wave after wave of suicide squad is sent to kill him."
Upon hearing this, Sun Kui criticized inwardly: Your Majesty, Prince Han is in imminent danger, how can you remain so unperturbed? Aren’t you afraid something will happen to Prince Han?
"I understand Xun Family making a move to kill that brat, but why would Wang Family send their suicide squad as well?" the emperor said, narrowing his eyes slightly with an unreadable expression, "When did the relationship between Xun Family and Wang Family become this amicable?"
Sun Kui muttered to himself: Wasn’t Wang Family the former Duke Anyang Mansion? Their titles have been revoked, yet they don’t stay quietly in line and dare to send people to assassinate Prince Han. Are they tired of living?
The emperor glanced at Sun Kui, who was silently standing aside, and asked: "Do Lady Liang and Princess Consort De have a good relationship?"
Sun Kui carefully recalled and said: "The two ladies seldom interact." When Lady Liang was Consort Liang, she had no interactions with Consort De. When they met, they would occasionally snipe at each other. Moreover, Lady Liang and Consort De once competed for favor, and they didn’t seem to have a good relationship. Furthermore, the two ladies had a big argument over their sons, instructing them not to associate with each other’s sons again.
After listening, the emperor chuckled meaningfully: "Interesting."
Seeing the emperor’s insincere smile, Sun Kui’s heart sank, and he quickly lowered his head.
The emperor looked at the Dragon Guards and instructed: "Investigate Lady Liang and Princess Consort De."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The Dragon Guards obediently retreated.
The emperor toyed with the secret letter in his hand and said with a feigned smile: "I underestimated women."
Sun Kui: What does he mean, is the emperor saying he underestimated Lady Liang and Consort De? Could it be that Lady Liang and Consort De aren’t as incompatible as they appear?
In the harem, it’s not uncommon for the ladies to pretend to be at odds on the surface. However, if Lady Liang and Consort De are indeed pretending, they surely are doing a remarkable job.
The emperor sighed: "A woman’s heart is as mysterious as the bottom of the ocean."
Sun Kui intentionally remarked: "Your Majesty, you’re also implicating Lady Liang."
The emperor glared at Sun Kui and threw the secret letter at his head.
"Blabbermouth."
Sun Kui raised his hand to lightly slap himself and apologized with a smile: "I deserve punishment."
"Hmph, Xiao Xiao is not like those women."
"Your Majesty, aren’t you going to intervene with Prince Han encountering assassinations?" Those are suicide squads, ruthless killers; they won’t rest until Prince Han is dead.
"What should I do?" The emperor displayed a cold face, "I’m very busy, I don’t have time for this."
Sun Kui: "..." Your Majesty, do you even listen to what you’re saying? If Prince Han heard you speak like this, his heart would likely shatter.
"Aren’t you afraid something will happen to Prince Han?" Also, if Lady Liang were to find out that Prince Han encountered an assassination and you remain indifferent to his life and death, won’t she give you a hard time?
"That brat’s life is resilient, he won’t die easily." The emperor coldly snorted, "If he doesn’t have the luck to return to the capital, that means he only has so much ability."
Upon hearing this, Sun Kui’s heart chilled. For a moment, he couldn’t grasp whether the emperor truly cherished Prince Han.
To say the emperor cares for Prince Han, yet now Prince Han faces myriad assassination attempts, life and death uncertain, yet the emperor turns a blind eye. To say the emperor doesn’t favor Prince Han, yet the emperor paved many paths for him.
The emperor is truly both benevolent and ruthless!
Seeing Sun Kui’s worried expression, the emperor jested: "I, as a father, am not concerned about that brat, yet you are."
Sun Kui’s heart tightened, and he plastered a flattering smile on his face: "Whenever I hear about suicide squads, I get scared." He didn’t mention he was worried about Prince Han’s safety.