manynovel Chapter 527: All Assassins Killed
Chapter 527: All Assassins Killed
Jiang Youzhen immediately shook his head, "It's not the students, it's the Third Prince who has the ability, how can the students interfere in this matter?"
The fourth prince looked at Jiang Youzhen intently, but he only saw her innocent eyes, which were full of sincerity. But he was a little disappointed, because he knew it must be Jiang Youzhen.
He sent someone to investigate, and found out that the third sister had been in contact with Jiang Youzhen these days. Just now, Jiang Youzhen was in the private room next door with the third sister. Now Jiang Youzhen refused to admit it, which showed that she still had a grudge against him.
The fourth prince sighed, "Alas! Actually, I didn't mean to doubt you last time. It was just that the word appeared too coincidentally, and I was a little shocked for a moment. I was confused at the time and didn't have time to apologize to you."
Jiang Youzhen quickly stood up and said in fear, "Your Highness, why do you say that? I was closest to it at the time, so it's understandable that you're suspicious. It's just a coincidence. It's common sense to have doubts and seek verification. It was my fault for not handling it properly. Your Highness doesn't need to apologize. How can I bear the consequences?"
There was deep disappointment in the Fourth Prince's eyes. His pupils were deep and he stroked his fingers.
"You must mind, otherwise you wouldn't treat me like this." After a long while, he smiled bitterly.
So what if she minded? Jiang Youzhen did mind. She would never forget the look the Fourth Prince gave her at that time. There was a hint of murderous intent mixed with suspicion. How could she possibly report it?
Anyway, there are more than one prince in the court, so there is no need for him to hang himself on a tree!
The fourth prince thought that his attitude before was indeed a bit hurtful, but that was his first reaction at the time. Thinking back, it was reasonable for Jiang Youzhen to feel resentful towards him.
"I ordered people to look for calligraphy by famous calligraphers. These are the authentic works of Yan Yu from the previous dynasty. His cursive calligraphy has many admirers. I know you like these, so I found them and gave them to you."
Jiang Youzhen's eyes lit up when he heard this. Yan Yu was a great calligrapher in the previous dynasty and was very famous. It was a pity that many of his original works were lost in the wars of the previous dynasty.
Some time ago, Jiang Youzhen asked others to search for the original work of this person. Unfortunately, nothing happened. I didn't expect that the fourth prince could find the original work.
The fourth prince noticed Jiang Youzhen's gaze and felt a little proud. He knew that Jiang Youzhen would like this, and he had found the right method. Gifts should touch people's hearts, which was a great temptation for Jiang Youzhen.
However, the next moment Jiang Youzhen shook his head and refused, "No merit, no reward. Yan Yu's original work is not an ordinary item."
The Fourth Prince's eyes dimmed, and even his breathing became heavy.
"Your Highness, are you looking for me for something? If not, I have some important matters to deal with at home, so I will take my leave now."
Jiang Youzhen stood up and said this. She knew what the Fourth Prince was going to say, but since she had chosen to cooperate with the Third Prince this time, it was impossible for her to give the Fourth Prince any advice.
Jiang Youzhen left Yuanxiang Teahouse. She looked back and saw that the Fourth Prince was standing by the window looking at her. She turned around and bowed to the Fourth Prince before climbing into the carriage.
Even if she cares, so what?
"Your Highness, this Jiang Youzhen is really ungrateful."
Yuan Shang on the side was very angry. Their Highness had already lost face, but Jiang Youzhen still didn't give him face.
Isn't she just a little clever, that's why she dares to do that? He just doesn't believe it. With this bad temper, how long can the other two princes tolerate her?
A faint light flashed in Siguangzi's eyes, but after a moment he shook his head and laughed, "You really do hold a grudge."
Yuan Shang was very angry, "Your Highness, it is a great blessing for her that you can apologize to him, but she doesn't even appreciate it."
"People with ability always have temper. Send someone to deliver these two pieces of calligraphy to her home later." The fourth prince thought about it and still felt it was not enough.
"Send over the box of pearls you just got."
Yuan Shang was so angry that his nose almost became crooked. "Your Highness, you are too indulgent to him, aren't you?"
There were about twenty pearls in the box, all of them were round and mellow. They were all lavender in color, which was very rare. They were carefully selected by the lower level and sent to Jiang Youzhen. Now they were going to be sold at a discount.
"Why should we send it to her?" Yuan Shang simply couldn't understand. Even if Jiang Youzhen was really capable, His Highness was so humble that it was a loss of dignity for a prince!
"If we don't send it, we will really become enemies. Jiang Youzhen is different from others. He clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. Even if we don't work for her on our behalf, we can't let her trip us up behind our backs." The Fourth Prince sighed and sat back down at the table.
"Is she really helping the Third Prince just to piss us off? Isn't that too petty?" Yuan Shang suddenly became even more dissatisfied with Jiang Youzhen. This kid must not fall into his hands in the future, otherwise he will make her suffer.
"That's not entirely true. Since the third brother is going to find her, he should just go with the flow!" The fourth prince shook his head. He had some understanding of Jiang Youzhen.
Not long after Jiang Youzhen returned, Qing Lang walked into the study with three brocade boxes.
"Master, the concierge said that the Fourth Prince's residence sent something and asked them to hand it to you personally."
Jiang Youzhen knew what was inside without even looking at it. This fourth prince was really persistent. But since the other party had given it to him, it would be fine for him to accept it. He could return it to you when he had a chance! Otherwise, if he returned the gift, he would really offend the other party.
She went forward and opened it. It turned out to be a box of pearls, about twenty in number, each round and smooth, as big as a thumbnail, and all lavender in color. Pearls of this quality were extremely rare, and they were probably given by others as a gift to the Fourth Prince.
When he opened the two brocade boxes on the side, it was no surprise that they contained the two calligraphy works he had just seen.
"Put your things down!" Jiang Youzhen accepted it.
At the end of the Xu hour, Jiang Youzhen had just finished practicing one of the calligraphy pieces and was about to go to bed when he heard a slight noise outside the window.
After three light knocks, Jiang Youzhen put the sword back into the space and began to wash his brush, ignoring the others.
A person quickly jumped in from outside the window, and Jiang Youzhen knew it was the second prince without even looking.
Just as he was about to make some sarcastic remarks to the other party, he did not expect the Second Prince to walk straight to the desk and sit down.
"All the assassins were killed."
"What?" Jiang Youzhen looked at the Second Prince who said something shocking, his mind was confused for a moment.
"What happened? Wasn't he fine during the day? Didn't they send a lot of people to protect him? And he was imprisoned in the Dali Temple, and the guards were tight. How could so many assassins be dead?"
Jiang Youzhen found it unbelievable that so many prisoners under strict surveillance could be killed in the heavily guarded Dali Temple. There must be a spy in the Dali Temple.
"Yes! People have died in the Dali Temple. They were all poisoned. The Dali Temple is under martial law now. Everyone will be strictly investigated."
The second prince sneered with a sarcastic look on his face.
"These good-for-nothings can't even handle such a small matter. Under severe torture, they couldn't get anything out of them. Now that the assassin is dead, the clues are gone."