A slight whimper sounded from the corner on the left. The soldiers tightened their weapons, and Situ Xi quickly waved his hands to explain to them.

"It's my hidden family dog."

He walked to the corner, opened the cabinet door, and took out a Chow Chow. He hid the puppy as soon as the enemy rushed in.

…

Two groups of well-armed soldiers with spears, swords, shields, and swords were lined up in a line, standing on both sides of the street. Looking from a distance, the two intersections of the street were also surrounded by a group of soldiers and horses.

This is the first time Situ Xi has seen the Chu army. According to the conversation between Commander Cai Yu and Zuo Mingli just now, these people should be the forbidden army.

The crowds on the street must have been evacuated. Several shops behind them were still burning. The street was in a mess. There were still about a dozen people dressed in the same black robes as those in the house just now lying on the ground. There was blood from wounds on their bodies.

Seeping out, they were motionless and silent.

The merchants on the street in front of the store didn't know where they were at this time.

"Mo'er, are you okay? Come quickly and let uncle see if you are injured?"

At the door, a middle-aged man wearing a white short shirt with gray temples saw Zhong Limo coming out. He pushed away the two soldiers blocking him, came directly to Zhong Limo, and surrounded him on his left.

He looked to his right and did not bow to Zuo Mingli or Zuo Chenyan.

"Uncle, I'm fine. I just don't understand the situation. It happened so suddenly. I didn't expect anyone to dare to do something in the market in Xuan'an City." Zhong Limo turned around in front of him, patted the dust off his body, and signaled.

I'm fine.

"It's okay, it's okay." Zhong Xiu pinched his cheek, picked him up and carried him on his shoulders, "Mo'er, I've told you before, listen to your father's words

There's nothing wrong with it. It's safer to stay at home, it's too dangerous outside."

"Uncle, put me down quickly!" Zhong Limo struggled for a moment, but Uncle Zhong always treated him like a three or four-year-old child.

Moreover, what he said was quite unreasonable. There was no way he would never go out for the rest of his life.

But today is really a bit unlucky. I didn't expect to encounter someone assassinating the prince.

"I've seen General Zhong." Zuo Mingli was really calm when faced with trouble. He was very calm when faced with a sharp sword just now, and now he can still greet people calmly after being assassinated.

"Ah, His Royal Highness King Geng is here too." Zhong Xiu clasped his fists and bowed casually. Then he quickly came to Commander Yu, grabbed the cloth belt surrounding his armor, and pulled it inward forcefully.

"Yu Fu, please explain to me. If I remember correctly, this Yuxin Street is under your control. How many heads do you have?"

"Master Zhong, the last general has neglected his duty." Yu Fu's face showed a bit of bitterness. He first admitted his mistake, and then whispered in Zhong Xiu's ear: "The most urgent task is to report to His Majesty first. His Majesty, Prince Geng, just met him.

The assassination was a dead soldier, so he must have had a plan in advance."

"I want you to give me an explanation now." Zhong Xiu ignored him. He didn't want to reason with others at all.

The sound of galloping horse hooves continued one after another. Situ Xi looked up at the source of the sound and saw that another group of cavalry was approaching the street.

Different from the existing forbidden soldiers in the street, they were numerous, wearing red armor and leather crowns. After arriving, they quickly dispersed and once again surrounded the street.

"Lord Zhong, stop messing around. How can you mobilize the officers and soldiers of Xuanwu Guard at will?"

Looking at these new sergeants, Yu Fu felt bitter in his heart. The assassination incident on Tanzhang was already miserable, and today he met Zhong Xiu here.

This gentleman is famous for being "crazy" in his actions. He used to be a subordinate of the old Duke Huai and was famous for his bravery. He was a man who didn't care about his own life.

He was lonely and always walked alone. After the death of Duke Huai, he basically had no ties. Later, he was appreciated by the late emperor and served as a member of the Xuanwu Guard, and now he has become the leader of this guard...

After all, the Xuanwu Guards are actually from the Imperial Guards, but unlike the large-scale Imperial Guards, they are elites selected through layers of screening and are His Majesty's true personal guards.

As soon as these words came out, Zhong Xiu couldn't bear it anymore and he cursed loudly.

"Is this a random transfer? This is the Imperial City. Someone set fire to the market in the Imperial City and wanted to assassinate the prince! What did you do? If you didn't notice it in advance, your escort was late and you couldn't let him go.

There were only a few people present, and they did not immediately send people to search, and no one was left alive among those arrested. The most hateful thing is that they asked people to stop me outside the door. I now suspect that you are colluding with the thieves."

Yu Fu was speechless. He panicked after hearing His Highness King Geng's words. Without thinking much, he immediately led people to protect His Highness's safety. It was indeed his fault that he failed to take into account this.

responsibility.

"Come here, first take the poisoned guards at the intersection to heal their injuries. Then take people to search the shops on the street to see if there are any suspicious signs. Go and bring all the Hu merchants who came here today to me one by one.

Bring them all back." Zhong Xiu turned to look at the lieutenant beside him.

"Take someone to collect the items carried by these men in black robes."

"Also, I have also tied up this man named Yu. I will take him to meet His Majesty now."

"Here." The general immediately bowed his hands and sang "Here."

"Hey, General Zhong, Commander Yu is also anxious. Now that the king is not injured, why tie him up? We will go to see the father together later. Now let's deal with the matter at hand first. I want to know who he is.

You want to harm me." Zuo Mingli took a step forward and stood in front of Yu Fu to plead with him.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

A song was sung, and six dragon flags opened the way. The soldiers blocking the road at the street entrance gave way one after another, and a luxurious chariot drove in. There were honor guards in front holding dragon umbrellas and peacock fans, and eight people on each side in the back holding crossbows.

's bodyguard.

The chariot stopped in the middle of the street, and everyone present bowed down to pay homage.

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

A slave in blue robe walked to the front of the carriage, the maids on both sides opened the curtains, and a young man in python robe stepped out of the carriage holding the shoulders of the slave in blue robe.

Situ Xi raised his head and looked at the young man's face. He was about 20 years old. His resolute face was not quite the same as Zuo Mingli's, but there was still a slight resemblance between their brows.

Walking towards the crowd with brisk steps, Prince Zuo Mingche's concerned voice sounded in the quiet street, and his gentle voice made people feel warm in their hearts.
Chapter completed!