Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

This means that a large number of officers and soldiers were stationed here last night, and it is very likely that they have already connected with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

This is definitely big news for Prince An.

Therefore, the spies did not dare to delay and immediately reported back to King An.

When Prince An heard this, he was not worried but happy, and laughed out loud.

"The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion can no longer sit still!"

Prince An raised a sly smile and was wondering what Xu Xingyin's purpose was in secretly assembling troops when he saw another spy hurried into the palace to report.

"Your Highness, this morning a figure sneaked out of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. I followed your instructions and did not stop him. I secretly followed him for a while and found that he took a roundabout way to a farm on the outskirts of the city."

"Oh? Who?"

The spy shook his head. "This person is wrapped very tightly, and his face cannot be seen clearly, but he is not tall. According to my guess, could it be... the one in the East Palace?"

Prince An raised his eyebrows with interest and asked, "Farm? Which farm?"

“I can’t name the ones around Liujiatun.”

Another spy asked hurriedly, "Liujiatun? Isn't that where the troops were stored last night?"

Apparently, the spy who came in later didn't know about the military accumulation. But Prince An nodded, waved his hand to signal the spy to retreat, and then turned to the staff beside him.

"You said that Xu Xingyin gathered troops to rob the execution ground?"

The aide replied, "In reply to your Majesty, I think it is 80 to 90 percent likely."

"How's the situation in the prison?"

The aide replied, "The Crown Prince... oh no, the deposed Crown Prince has already been put in a prisoner cart and is heading to the execution ground. In another half an hour, no one in Dayan will be able to compete with you, Your Majesty."

Prince An sneered, "Even if he is alive, he is destined to be unable to compete with me."

"Your Highness is right." The aide quickly flattered him and then reminded him carefully, "Your Highness, it's time for us to go to the execution ground. We still need you to preside over the scene there."

"Let's go. I want to see what Xu Xingyin is capable of to save Jing Zhichen from me. Oh, you are just trying to shake a tree with an ant. You don't know your own abilities."

……

Law field.

The capital city had a clear sky yesterday, but today it was covered with dark clouds. Dull thunder rolled across the sky, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.

Even though the weather was bad, the execution ground was still surrounded by people, with discussions and sighs coming one after another, and they were full of curiosity and uneasiness about the scene that was about to take place.

Just as Xu Xingyin had originally guessed, all the officials of Dayan were ordered by Prince An to gather here and watch the former crown prince become a prisoner and be executed.

In the center of the execution ground, a prison van was parked there quietly, and sitting in the car was Jing Zhichen.

Jing Zhichen's eyes were indifferent and calm, as if he had already anticipated today's outcome.

Xu Xingyin and his group hid on the second floor of an abandoned house not far from the execution ground.

The group was led by Xu Xingyin, followed by Lu Xu and Tian Tian. In addition, there were more than 30 guards with excellent martial arts skills.

The team, which consisted of less than 40 people in total, had to fight against King An's elite troops numbering nearly a thousand.

When they thought of this, some people in the team couldn't help but become worried.

"Crown Princess, according to my subordinates' inquiries, Prince An has nearly a hundred experts protecting him. If Prince An comes, there will be at least 1,200 people around the execution ground, including many experts. With our current number... there is a huge disparity in strength, it is like hitting a rock with an egg."

When Xu Xingyin heard this, he didn't even blink.

"As long as Prince An doesn't come, these people will be leaderless. It's still unknown who will win or lose."

The man continued, "Are you sure that Prince An will not come? Once His Royal Highness is beheaded, no one in the entire capital or even Dayan will be able to oppose Prince An. If I were Prince An, I would come in person to see him off. After all, this is the most important thing for Prince An right now, nothing else matters."

"Yin Hong!"

Before the man finished speaking, Lu Xu shouted impatiently, "Why do you have so many questions?"

Yin Hong, who had just spoken, was the person left to him by Lu Xu's father. For Yin Hong, his most important task was to protect Lu Xu's safety, and other people had nothing to do with him.

Therefore, regarding Xu Xingyin's obvious "egg hitting stone" gamble, Yin Hong thought that it was tantamount to losing their lives, and naturally he couldn't help but feel some resentment.

After being scolded by Lu Xu, Yin Hong muttered in a low voice, "That's how it is," and that was all.

After Yin Hong's questioning was diverted by Lu Xu, Xu Xingyin didn't say anything more.

After all, to be honest, Yin Hong's point of view was correct, and he was indeed not sure whether Prince An would come to the execution ground today.

If things really come to the worst, she will not lead everyone to die, but...

She would not give up on saving Jing Zhichen, even if she was alone, she would go to save him.

At the execution ground not far away, the atmosphere became increasingly tense as time passed.

On the high platform, the supervising officer read out aloud Jing Zhichen's "crimes": patricide, usurpation of power and treason, oppression of the people. None of the charges were true, but no one was willing to speak up for Jing Zhichen.

As for Jing Zhichen, once the pride of the royal family, he now had disheveled hair and was dressed in prison clothes, being roughly taken to the execution platform by the officials.

At this moment, there was a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds in the distance, accompanied by flying dust, and Prince An's carriage slowly drove towards the execution ground. His guards followed closely behind, their iron armor flashing with cold light, which contrasted beautifully with the rolling dark clouds in the sky.

At the same time, the originally noisy execution ground gradually quieted down, and people's eyes were involuntarily focused on the magnificent carriage, waiting for the powerful prince to preside over this drama.

Prince An's carriage slowly stopped. The heavy doors blocked the curious gazes of the people. Both sides of the convoy were filled with densely packed soldiers.

This kind of ceremonial procession is actually more dignified than the one that Jing Zhichen once wore as the crown prince.

The arrival of Prince An made the supervising officer feel relieved. He bowed to Prince An in a flattering manner and then announced the final judgment.

"The deposed Crown Prince Jing Zhichen has committed a crime that is proven to be a crime. Today at 3:30 pm, he will be beheaded in public as a warning to others!"

At this moment, Xu Xingyin and his group, who were still hiding in the house, felt their hearts drop to the bottom.

At the right time, Prince An's cold command was heard from the carriage.

"The time has come for execution."

The slightly smug voice echoed in the empty execution ground, making the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

The supervising officer raised his hand slightly, and the executioner walked towards Jing Zhichen step by step with a big knife in his hand. The blade flashed a cold light, making Jing Zhichen's face look even paler.

"The prince is innocent! The prince is innocent!"