mtlumby2d Chapter 395 The Crown Prince Dies 1
Chapter 395 The Crown Prince Dies 1
The eunuch in charge of the East Palace said in a trembling voice, "Grand Commander, His Highness has just gone to bed. Please discuss this with Prince Lu first. I hope the Grand Commander will understand."
Xue Chengji snorted coldly, his tone full of dissatisfaction and suspicion:
"Humph, I have urgent military matters to report to Your Highness in person. Why, is that not possible?"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the elite cavalry behind him immediately surrounded the prince's carriage, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Wang Jinyi felt inexplicably strange in her heart, and her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes.
The situation was about to get out of control, and a slight mistake would lead to chaos. She looked at Yuqing with a worried look on her face:
"Why is Xue Chengji so tough? If a conflict really breaks out..."
Yuqing leaned close to the young lady's ear and lowered her voice, "Don't panic, young lady. This is just a test. The situation is not out of control yet."
There was a commotion outside the carriage. Wang Jinyi plucked up her courage, gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked out.
Xue Chengji was furious and was about to force his way into the prince's carriage when a scholar in a long robe got out of the carriage. After greeting him, he left the team with General Xue and did not return for a long time.
The officers and soldiers of both sides are still in a tense and explosive situation.
Xue Chengji's unquestionable and majestic voice came clearly.
"Follow the emperor, the front troops will be in formation, and the rear troops will go first."
Wang Jinyi was curious and wanted to see what the prince was like, so he lifted the curtain.
The setting sun in the sky is rosy, and the clouds paint the sky gorgeously.
Xue Chengji was wearing military uniform, standing on his horse with a pine-like posture, and the expression on his face could not be seen from a distance.
The officers and soldiers behind him lined up and stood on both sides of the official road. The horses' hooves raised clouds of dust and a golden mist spread out.
The shouts of military orders and the neighing of horses intertwined together, filling the empty official road with noise.
The prince's motorcade continued to move forward. Wang Jinyi's heart suddenly tightened, and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart. He turned around and asked nervously:
"Are they planning to hijack the Crown Prince's carriage?"
She unconsciously clenched Yuqing's hands, her eyes full of suspicion. Yuqing shook the young lady's hands back, she also felt that something was going to happen, but she didn't know what this tense atmosphere meant.
The master and his servants sat in silence, feeling the hasty movement of the carriage. The wheels rolled, raising dust along the way. The carriage and horses did not stop all night until the next day, when a military camp appeared in front of them.
The desolate and empty military camp looked cold and quiet in the morning light, and the carriages and horses were silently led to different tents.
Wang Jinyi was in a state of anxiety and sat in the tent for a long time without being able to sort out his thoughts.
Yuqing quietly left the tent to inquire about the news and had not returned yet. Zhu Yu began to tidy up and light the fire to make tea.
Wang Jinyi has thought of countless possibilities and rejected them one by one. It is impossible for his uncle to harm his nephew who is the crown prince, especially since his uncle is the helper specially left by Emperor Qianyuan for the crown prince.
With too many thoughts running through his mind and no clue what to do, Wang Jinyi paced back and forth in the tent, praying that nothing would happen to the prince's carriage.
But the ominous premonition in my heart is getting heavier and heavier...
Chen Sanlang felt something was strange while returning to Beining City. He even felt that Fu Jiezhi's serious expression was ominous, so he decided to leave early.
When they found Fu Jie, he was standing far away in front of three double-horse carriages in a row. Before Chen Sanlang could get close, the guards blocked him back, gripped the hilt of the knife with an expressionless face, and waved his hand to let him go.
The next day something strange happened to the convoy.
The carriage frames in the team were covered with bright yellow brocade, and white banners with dragon patterns embroidered on them were hung around.
The attendants beside the carriage changed into plain clothes, wore mourning hats, tied linen belts around their waists, and held various sacrificial items.
Chen Sanlang immediately understood that they went to Beiyu Pass to welcome this important person back, but who on earth was this person? How could he use bright yellow silk?
Since General Fu doesn't have time to receive me, then don't ask. I have to go to Beining City as soon as possible to find the person I have been looking for in my past and present life.
Wang Jinyi, who was being thought of by Chen Sanlang, was not far away from Chen Sanlang at this time. They were on the same official road.
Fu Jiezhi's convoy encountered Xue Chengji's carriage and horses. He urged his horses forward and asked loudly:
"General Xue, please forgive me for not being able to perform the full ceremony due to my armor. I will pay my respects here."
Xue Chengji looked anxious, and instead of being picky, he asked:
"General Fu, are you here to escort the Crown Prince's coffin?"
Before he finished speaking, the prince's aides came forward to communicate with the two...
The two groups of carriages stopped on the official road and faced each other, and both sides were a little nervous.
Wang Jinyi hadn't fully recovered from the long and bumpy ride yet. When she heard the argument outside, she couldn't help but stick her head out to watch out her curiosity.
Seeing that it was a young general in silver helmet and armor who stopped Xue Chengji's team, he wondered who was so bold as to block the prince's convoy. Then he saw a black horse with its head raised and neighing.
“Slurp—”
Is it Mo Feng? The one in front is actually Fu Jiezhi?
She subconsciously murmured, "Is it Fu Jiezhi?"
Only Lu Ziyu, the aide who got off the prince's carriage, knew what was happening in the current situation!
The three men came to the prince's coffin. Lu Ziyou folded his hands, knelt on both knees, touched his forehead to the ground, and kowtowed three times respectfully. The two generals knelt on one knee in full armor and clasped their fists over their heads.
The three of them stood up after a long time. Fu Jiezi and Xue Chengji both looked at the East Palace staff. At this time, the slightly frail scholar was shouldering a heavy responsibility.
"Please ask General Fu to escort the prince's coffin back to Shangjing. I hope Governor Jiang will take care of the follow-up matters regarding Beining's defense. We can prepare to announce the death. Do the two generals have anything else to add?"
Half an hour later, the convoy moved. The convoy led by Xue Chengji split into two from the center and retreated to both sides of the official road, allowing the convoy led by Fu Jiezi to pass through the middle of the road.
When three royal funeral vehicles covered with bright yellow silk slowly passed by, Wang Jinyi was at a loss for words. Who was this person who could pass through the prince's motorcade and make the prince give way? The only one was... ?
Turning back suddenly, Yuqing looked as if he understood everything and nodded slightly, as if to say, you guessed right.
"Who?" Wang Jinyi asked directly.
"Prince!"
"Hmm? Isn't our motorcade the prince's carriage?"
"I'm afraid the prince died when he arrived at Beiyu Pass!"
"Why is our team here?"
"You're probably worried that someone might try to stop you!"
"But according to etiquette, the prince should ride in a carriage with four horses. Why is the coffin on a carriage with two horses?"
"I'm afraid there may be something behind this. We..."
The whispers of the two were interrupted by Mo Feng's big head. Mo Feng obviously recognized his friend. When passing by the carriage, he deliberately turned the horse's head and rubbed the head of Wang Jinyi who was sticking his head out of the window.
Wang Jinyi stretched out her hand to touch Mo Feng, but it had already moved forward. Wang Jinyi stretched out her hand from the window and passed over Fu Jiezi's silver armor.
Wang Jinyi was stunned, and looked up to meet Fu Jiezi's gaze...