The blue waves are vast and the wind is blowing and the sails are hanging.
A few tired waterbirds flapped their wings and landed on the tall horizontal mast.
On the bow of the ship, Xu Zun was staring into the distance, still thinking about various things on his mind.
Brother Shen...
He sighed secretly, it's not that I refuse to agree, it's just that I'm afraid it's extremely difficult for me to fulfill your last request, brother!
Yes, whenever I have the opportunity, I will naturally protect the Shen brothers and sisters, and I will do my best to do so.
However, now that even my own future is uncertain, how can I make empty promises?
The prince is dead!
I wonder what kind of impact his death will have on me? According to the Queen Mother’s temper, it might be difficult for me to protect myself, so how can I protect others?
Moreover, I won’t promise you. The most important point is that brother, I still have something important that I haven’t had time to tell you!
Mr. Shen's death was most likely caused by your sister Shen Qian. Under such circumstances, how could I agree to take care of them?
Shen Qian...
Thinking of this distant fiancée, Xu Zun couldn't help but frown.
I really didn't expect that she actually followed Princess Ronghua.
Perhaps, the fact that Shen Qian took advantage of the chaos to kill Mr. Shen was also related to this relationship, right?
Either the forces represented by Shen Qian are in conflict with the royalists like Duke Shen, or Shen Qian has some leverage in the hands of others, or she has been coerced...
Tsk tsk...
Xu Zun didn't dare to think about it anymore because he didn't know much about Princess Ronghua and it was useless to speculate.
The same was true for the female killer who knew how to use the Blood Palm. Without conclusive evidence, Xu Zun had no way of determining who sent her.
He only knew that this person might be related to Mao Jifang.
After all, Blood Demon Palm is Mao Jifang's unique secret skill, and it is almost impossible to learn this kind of extremely sinister martial arts by oneself.
Mao Jifang ranks among the top ten masters of Daxuan. According to Zhao Yu, his martial arts may be better than Yue Jinglei and Wang Dian, and he is the best in the world by Jianghu people!
However, people like him who stand at the top generally disdain to participate in court disputes, and I heard that Mao Jifang never accepts female apprentices.
Therefore, the origin of the female killer is still debatable.
However, what Xu Zun is worried about now is not the identity of the female killer, but how he should report to the Queen Mother when he returns to Daxuan?
Although Kong Zhen, an important criminal, was captured alive by him, his situation became even more precarious due to the death of the prince.
Xu Zun had done dozens of deductions before, but no matter how he deduced, his ending would not be good.
Even if the female killer was really sent by the Queen Mother, even if the Queen Mother really wanted the prince to die in the Banshee Kingdom, then Xu Zun's fate would not be much better.
Because Xu Zun knew very well that the Queen Mother would never make the Prince's scandal known to the world, and she would have to find a scapegoat.
Even if the scapegoat is Kong Zhen, the Banshee Kingdom, or the entire East China Sea countries, the crime of protecting the crown prince will still be established.
When the time comes, it’s hard to say whether the official can be saved, but I’m just worried about whether he can save his life!
well……
Xu Zun racked his brains and thought hard, trying to find a hope, a hope that would not be at the mercy of fate.
However, if you really want to get rid of your fate, I'm afraid there is only one way to go, and that is to go directly to Nanyang without returning to Daxuan or staying in the East China Sea.
Then, relying on the property you bring now, first-class warriors, and hard work and wisdom, maybe you can become a little king in Nanyang?
The beauties Kong Zhen gave him are all here. When the time comes, there will be groups of concubines and they will be as happy as gods?
hehe……
Xu Zun smiled knowingly, I am afraid that such a beautiful thing is just a thought.
It is impossible for first-class warriors to follow him and drift overseas; in addition, many of his people are members of the Queen Mother. Even if they go to the ends of the earth, they will probably be chased back!
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard movement behind him and looked back, only to see that Zhao Yu had been waiting for a long time.
"Sir," seeing Xu Zun turn around, Zhao Yu took a few steps forward and came to Xu Zun's side and asked, "If I read it correctly, our ship seems to be heading north. What does this mean? Don't we go back together?"
State?"
"Yes," Xu Zun nodded, "Let's go north and bypass Izumo Country, and then head west."
"Then..." Zhao Yu scratched his head, "Should we go to Qingzhou or Liaozhou? Why? That would be a long way round! Besides..." He lowered his voice for fear of being heard by others, "Our sailors are all in uniform.
From the state!”
Xu Zun did not answer, but gave him a neutral glance.
"Ah?" Zhao Yu thought quickly and realized something immediately, and asked, "What do you mean, sir, is it dangerous for us to go to Qizhou?"
"More than dangerous," Xu Zun sneered, "I can guarantee that as soon as we dock in Qizhou, we will be attacked immediately!"
"Why?" Zhao Yu said, "Also, what are we afraid of? With these warriors on board, we are invincible!"
"Your tone of voice is becoming more and more like Huo Anu," Xu Zun sighed, "What if they use the Daxuan battleship? Is it useful to have high martial arts?"
"No? Why do you think so?" Zhao Yu was still puzzled, "Hasn't the mission case been revealed? Are you worried that after such a long time, Qizhou will still be occupied by the pirates from Izumo Country?
Not successful?
"Also," he added, "how do I look like Huo Anu?"
"It is impossible for Qizhou to be occupied by pirates," Xu Zun said, "but Qizhou has another enemy!"
"Another enemy?" Zhao Yu's eyes widened, "Who?"
"Have you forgotten," Xu Zun said, "Kong Zhen told us that her father planned the assassination eighteen years ago?"
"This..." Zhao Yu was even more confused and couldn't keep up with Xu Zun's rhythm. "Why did it suddenly go so far?"
"The old king planned an assassination and wanted to assassinate Emperor Daxuan and the Queen," Xu Zun continued. "The purpose of what he did was because Daxuan had the power in his hands at the time, and he wanted to use this to cause the princes to fight.
, and then take the opportunity to enter the Central Plains and plan for a great cause!"
"Yes, Kong Zhen did say that," Zhao Yu asked hurriedly, "but what does this have to do with whether we can return to Qizhou or not?"
"Then since the old king can enter the palace to assassinate," Xu Zun said, "how can he do it without internal help?"
"Internal response?" Zhao Yu still didn't understand, what does this have to do with Qizhou?
"If my guess is correct," Xu Zun said, "the old king must have reached an agreement with one or several princes.
"The prince helps the assassin enter the palace, and then everyone gets what they need."
"Your Majesty...Tsk..." Zhao Yu still couldn't figure out what he meant. Instead, he stopped being anxious and pretended to be listening attentively.
"Of course, the assassination still ended in failure, but the princes who cooperated were not exposed." Xu Zun said, "Old Zhao, do you still remember who we met that night when we were attacked by pirates in Qizhou?"
"Who?" Zhao Yu had already given up thinking. When Xu Zun asked this question, his mind immediately took off and he replied smoothly: "Isn't it the fake gangster Wang Shuncai? Huh? Oh...oh..."
Finally, Zhao Yu realized something and his eyes lit up.
"Wang Shun is the superior of the fake Qiu Yongnian," Xu Zun said, "that is, he is Kong Zhen's subordinate. If he is Kong Zhen's subordinate, why did he appear in Qizhou?"
"what do you mean……"
"During Operation Heavenly Tribulation, various princes suffered heavy losses and were assassinated by Xuanmen." Xu Zun said, "including two highly respected old princes, King Yu of Qingzhou and King Jin of Qizhou. If I remember correctly, is the palace of King Jin
Just in Yongming County?”
"Oh..." Zhao Yu felt goose bumps all over his body, "Do you suspect that King Jin, King Jin has a problem?"
