The eldest princess and Li [rebirth]

The assassin's dagger brushed against the emperor's shoulder, and Chu Ran pushed him aside. When it was too late to dodge, the dagger sank into his shoulder. With a muffled grunt, the assassin pulled out the dagger. When he stabbed again, the guards from the corridor rushed in.

Missing the best time, the assassin saw no results, raised the knife and slid across his neck, blood overflowing.

There was a commotion in the hall, and the courtiers almost hid in a ball. Seeing what happened, Lu Shi's eyes were cold, and the Heng Wang outside the hall rushed in. Seeing Chu Ran in the emperor's arms, he gritted his teeth with hatred, and shouted: "Take it down!" assassin."

"It's late." Emperor Chu yelled at him coldly, his eyes were extremely dissatisfied, why did he come running just after the assassin committed suicide.

Chu Ran had already passed out from the pain, his face was pale, everyone was at a loss, the hall was a mess, and there was no sound. No one thought that there would be a drastic change today, and the emperor almost died at the hands of assassins.

The queen slumped on the throne, and Ling Yi hurried over to help her up, and she hugged the queen in pain for the rest of her life.

No matter what the situation in the palace was like, let alone who the assassin was, the prince rushed to the side of Emperor Chu to take Chu Ran, his blue clothes were stained with blood, the knife was pierced deeply, he lost too much blood, and the corners of his rosy lips were also pale.

He hugged Chu Ran and walked out: "Quick, pass on to the imperial physician."

The servants ran around and ran to the Tai Hospital.

Emperor Chu was already extremely angry. Looking at the assassin's body on the ground, he still felt annoyed. He slapped the case and said, "Investigate, don't come to see me if you can't find out. Prime Minister, Dali Temple, what are you doing in a daze."

Lu Shi turned around abruptly, her hands trembling in her cuffs, she tried her best to endure the shock in her heart, took a few steps forward, and said together with Dali Temple: "The minister takes orders."

The smell of blood in the hall was strong, which made Emperor Chu disgusted. Looking at the stunned King Heng, he picked up the wine cup in his hand and threw it at him, and said sharply, "Say, where did you go tonight?"

King Heng was hit so badly that his shoulder hurt, and before he had time to salute, he explained: "My son met an assassin on the way here, so it was delayed, delayed."

Hearing these words, Emperor Chu's complexion darkened again, and he said angrily: "You met an assassin? I almost died in the hands of an assassin, or what is the arrangement in the palace? It's just ridiculous."

The hall was as silent as a cicada, and no one dared to answer.

Lu Shi's expression was cold. In the previous life, at the crown prince's birthday banquet, assassins sneaked into the palace and were caught among the palace people. At that time, King Heng, who was toasting the toast, blocked the sword and was seriously injured.

Afterwards, the assassin committed suicide, and it was impossible to find out who was instigated by him. Therefore, the prince suffered from the suspicion of the Emperor Chu, even the two underage princes.

It is precisely because King Heng blocked the sword that Emperor Chu trusted him even more. The name of loyalty and filial piety was deeply in Emperor Chu's heart, so that he became more and more dissatisfied with the prince later on. to check.

In the previous life, she had also wondered whether there was something strange in it, King Guan Heng's temperament, he was both loyal and filial?

Obviously it was a big joke, as soon as the prince Chu Ying died, he was established as the crown prince, he acted ruthlessly, and finally killed his father himself.

Thinking about it now, it was all just Heng Wang's calculations.

She disguised herself as an assassin and hunted down King Heng.Now all the palace guards are guarding the Forbidden Palace and cannot be distracted. Therefore, Heng Wang has no one to rescue him halfway, which is the best way to delay the plan.

No, Chu Ran bumped into the blade by herself, which was beyond her expectation.Chu Ran blocked the knife, which is equivalent to taking credit for King Heng in the previous life.The dangerous scene just passed before his eyes, and he was still in fear, and he couldn't even hear what the emperor said.

King Heng was so scolded by Emperor Chu that he dared not raise his head, and the queen did not dare to intercede. Only then did he know that she was the closest to him, but Chu Ran blocked the knife.In His Majesty's heart, she had already made a big mistake.

The assassin had committed suicide, so he could only start from other places. Dali Temple Minister was so worried that he was terrified just now, his legs were weak now, and now he was so frightened that he couldn't move his feet after receiving such an order.

Emperor Chu left in a hurry and went to the East Palace.Heng Wang, who was left in the hall, stared at the dark night outside, couldn't help but clenched his fists tightly, and a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes.

Relying on Lingyi, the queen asked people to prepare the chariot. She hated Chu Ran very much in her heart. Today's credit will definitely go to the crown prince.The prince Chu Ying was not born to her, the more outstanding and valued by His Majesty, the more jealous she felt.

Lian Yan, a bitch, is dead, and she still has to stand in her way!

The assassin's body was moved out of the palace by the Imperial Army, and Dali Temple Qing followed him and sent him back to Dali Temple. He was so anxious that he had no thoughts, so he pulled the prime minister to ask for help: "Prime Minister, I am impatient, and I have no thoughts in my mind. Think about it?"

Under the dim light, Lu Shi's expression was not good, but she was used to being introverted, so she only acted indifferent, saying: "The assassin who came here today must have replaced someone else's identity, first go and find out the identity of the palace maid who was replaced. , How did she enter the palace, there must be records in the east and west gates, so people should ask."

In summer, there was a cool breeze in the middle of the night, and most of Dali Temple Qing's court clothes were soaked. He raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his face. Just go, go here."

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

Lu Shi looked in the direction of the Eastern Palace, exhaled slightly, and stood under the corridor for a long time, the Eastern Palace was not for her to go.

A few days ago, she also said to Chu Ran that she would protect her for the rest of her life by withdrawing from the court. This happened in just a few days, and her efforts to face the court's tricks were like flies shaking a tree.

All the courtiers left the palace, those who had nothing to do went back to the mansion, and the wives also left with their husbands.Marquis Runan was worried, and stopped in front of her when he left: "Prime Minister, do you need my help?"

"Brother, let's go back to the house, how we will behave in the past, today, and in the future." Lu Shi said.

Marquis Runan felt emotional in his heart, and raised his eyes to meet Lu, suddenly he became more and more depressed.

Those eyes are as beautiful as ever, like the clear spring in Yunmengze, moist and clear, but in the dark night, they are as desolate as the green leaves that break at any time in the desert, and the surging emotions are like the fierceness and calmness in the whirlpool, changing rapidly , I can't see clearly for a moment.

He lowered his eyes and left in a hurry.

After he left, another person came hurriedly in the dark night, her clothes were gorgeous and exquisite, and the gemstones on the swing were shining under the light, she walked slowly, and smiled at Lu Shi: "Prime Minister, you can go to the East Palace to see look?"

Lu Shi raised his eyes, his eyes were as cold as snow, and he looked down at Ling Yi: "The Queen is frightened, Your Highness still needs to accompany her."

Lingyi was frightened by her cold eyes and took half a step back, feeling a little timid in her heart. She squeezed her fingers and forced a smile: "I know, Auntie fell asleep after drinking the tranquilizer, but you are worried sister?"

"Princess Xinping has a crown prince, why should I bother, I still need to track down the assassin, Your Highness, take care." Lu Shi turned and left. This case is easy to investigate, but it is not easy to investigate. The crux of the matter is still King Heng.

Ling Yi didn't know much about anything, and now he wanted to look for her, he must be ignorant of King Heng's plan, the queen is still able to rest in peace, most likely because he was kept in the dark, it was all done by King Heng alone.

Lu Shi left the house in a hurry, and the matter was handed over to Dali Temple for investigation, and she didn't need to ask further.

Axiu didn't know about the changes in the palace. Seeing the Prime Minister returning alone, she looked behind her and said cautiously: "Prime Minister, Fifteen didn't come back with you?" Somehow, the Prime Minister asked her to send Fifteen to the Princess Mansion today. Princess Xinping didn't bring Shiwu into the palace?

She was suspicious in her heart, and the prime minister refused to speak, and did not dare to ask again.

The crown prince's birthday banquet was disturbed, Emperor Chu no longer cared about it, only concerned about the safety of Princess Xinping.He waited until midnight to hear the news that the princess had turned the corner. He asked the prince to take good care of her and kept the imperial physician behind.

The prince nodded, his face was icy cold, and he watched His Majesty leave.The hatred in his heart was indescribable, almost swallowing him whole.

The little palace man quietly approached him, handed him the ginseng tea, and looked at his expression carefully: "Your Highness, the imperial physician has ordered you not to be overjoyed or sad, and take care of your health."

"Ah Nan, why do you think life is so difficult?" The prince's voice was hoarse, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at people like a ferocious beast.

Ah Nan is serving the prince's bedroom secretary, she doesn't understand the meaning of this sentence, the prince's status is noble, and there are people who wait on him every day, why is it so hard to live?

She didn't understand these things, all she knew was to take good care of the prince, thought hard, and said: "Your Highness is thinking too much, the princess is only injured, she will wake up tomorrow, she will not leave you alone."

"Yes, she will never leave me alone." The prince muttered to himself, pushed Ah Nan away, and ran to the bed. He couldn't be alone no matter what.

****

Emperor Chu rebelled against King Heng, and even brought the mothers of the other two princes with him. For a while, everyone in the court was panicked and did not dare to speak. The ominous scene from yesterday still flashed in his mind, and Chu Kingdom almost changed its monarch.

Dali Temple Minister stayed up all night and did not investigate anything, so he was inevitably reprimanded, knocked his head on the floor tiles, and tried his best to defend himself.

Emperor Chu didn't listen to the excuse, and gave him half a month to get out of Yingdu City if he couldn't find out.

Dali Siqing hurriedly rolled down, not daring to obstruct His Majesty's eyes.

After venting his anger, Emperor Chu calmed down a little, his eyes fell on the Prime Minister, he seemed a little displeased, and said: "Xin Ping is injured, the Prime Minister will go down and take a look."

The tone was bad, with annoyance.Lu Shi pretended not to understand the meaning of the words, bowed and said: "I understand." She was still calm and indifferent.

Looking at her expression, Emperor Chu felt that she was too cold, and he didn't remember that he wanted to separate her two in the past, so he said to the prime minister: "Xinping has no mother, and the prince is a half-grown child, the prime minister should take more care."

Lu Shi was startled, without any hesitation, he agreed: "I understand."

It was three words again, and Emperor Chu felt that Lu Xiang was so cold and cold, and he was afraid that Xinping would be wronged. After a lot of thoughts in his heart, he couldn't find a better way, so he waved his hand to signal to retreat.

Lu Shi took Emperor Chu's will to visit Xinping in the East Palace, and at the gate of the East Palace, he saw Lingyi who was lingering.

Lingyi also saw her at the same time, and walked over happily, "Lu Xiang, I want to go and see my sister, but the prince won't let me in, so you take me in?"

"This, I'm afraid it's not allowed. I came here at His Majesty's order." Lu Shi refused, not as tactfully as in the past, but directly refused, making it difficult for Ling Yi to advance and retreat.

Lu Shi passed her, walked up the stairs, and stepped into the East Palace.Ling Yi looked at her and sighed, A Niang asked her to see how Sister A was doing, but in fact she didn't want to come, for some reason, she had a bad idea, always thinking that it would be great if Sister Sister had an accident. The picture is hers now.

She shook her head, how could she have such thoughts, she was too cruel.She stood at the gate of the East Palace, looking at Lu Xiang's slender back reluctantly, and regretted that she was smaller.If she was older, she would be the one who betrothed Lu Xiang.

The prince in the palace was guarding Chu Ran, and the young man's thin body could hardly resist. When he saw Lu Xiang coming, he was a little surprised and welcomed him in, saying: "But Dad asked Lu Xiang to come?"

"Your Majesty asked me to take care of Your Highness." Lu Shi followed the prince into the hall.

The prince sneered for a while: "If you are unpredictable, you were planning to test you and elder sister a few days ago. I wish you two would break off the engagement, and elder sister blocked the knife for him. Could it be that the conscience found out that you want to match you and elder sister?" ?”

The emperor is the most suspicious, the crown prince has long been chilled by him, and hearing this, he feels that he is ruthless.

Lu Shi said, "Your Highness bet on this last night, and she won."

Even if the assassin last night hadn't been stopped by Chu Ran, he wouldn't have really tried to assassinate Emperor Chu, it was just a play.If the emperor is killed, the Chu State will change its dynasty, and the crown prince will benefit the most.

This is the last thing Heng Wang wants to see, so she will let someone block him, and she doesn't want Chu Ran to block the knife without knowing the inside story.

After the two entered, Chu Ran still hadn't woken up.

The windows in the hall were all closed, and the bitter smell of medicine made one's heart skip a beat. Lu Shi went to the window and half opened the window to diffuse the smell of medicine. The prince saw this and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, I'll go and rest alone."

Lu Shi nodded and walked to the couch. Chu Ran was wearing a light green gauze dress, lying quietly on the couch, with his hands outside, a bunch of white jasmine flowers embroidered on his cuffs, his face was flushed, he must have a high fever.

She touched Chu Ran's forehead first, then her cheeks, and finally landed on the neckline, where white flowers were also embroidered.The corners of Chu Ran's pale lips were almost the same color as the flower, and she touched it again, her eyes froze.

The weather was extremely hot, and there were ice cubes in the hall. She stared deeply at Chu Ran. It was still early, and she felt sleepy. She took off her court clothes and lay down beside her.

On the night of their big wedding in the previous life, the two of them lay side by side in the same way. Chu Ran was deep in his thoughts and did not dare to talk to her.

Chu Ran lay down, looked at the roof, and didn't speak. When the red candle was half burned, she was still awake, and slowly stretched out her hand under the quilt.

The gentle hand was warm, she was awakened, and for a while, she didn't know what to do, her arms were stiff, and she was not disturbed.

Chu Ran held her hand for a long time, and only let go at dawn. She stayed up all night, and so did she.

Today, she was also lying down, but she was awake, but Chu Ran fell into a coma. After thinking for a while, she slowly stretched out her hand and held Chu Ran's hot hand.

Chu Ran didn't wake up, her breathing was very heavy, listening to the breath coming out of her nose, she should be feeling very uncomfortable now, the high fever caused by the wound.After touching Chu Ran's forehead sideways, she got up and twisted a veil on her forehead to dissipate heat.

Dong Gong couldn't stay for long, half an hour later, she looked sideways at Chu Ran, her fingertips lingered on the corners of her whitish lips, touched her hot skin, and her heart burned.She leaned over slightly, and with the courage she didn't know where she came from, she kissed softly on the corner of her soft lips.

It is her best effort to touch the surface of the water.She leaned close to Chu Ran's ear and said softly, "Wait until you wake up, then worry about it."

Her voice was very soft, and she was afraid of waking Chu Ran, so she seemed silent.

When he left the East Palace, Ling Yi was still outside, wearing red brocade clothes and a gold crown and jade belt, just like last night, Lu Shi hurriedly saluted and left without talking to her anymore.

After walking for a while, I saw Heng Wang who had been waiting for a long time. He went to visit Xinping this morning, but he had never seen him.Being suspected by the emperor last night, I was very nervous. I heard that it was the prime minister who found out the matter, so I couldn't help but come here to find out some news.

Lu Shi was in a hurry to go back to the office to deal with important matters, Heng Wang was anxious and stopped her to ask questions.Lu Shi was impatient and said, "Princess Xinping is still awake, and I didn't ask any questions."

Heng Wang said: "That's good, but is there any progress for the assassin?"

"Your Highness should have heard what the Minister of Dali Temple said this morning," Lu Shi said.

Hengwang gritted his teeth with hatred, but pretended nothing happened on his face, and smiled warmly: "The prime minister is in charge of this matter, so I naturally want to ask you."

"What I know is the same as your Highness. Since there is nothing wrong, I will go back to the office first." Lu Shi looked indifferent, and went to the office after saluting.

Unexpectedly, just as she stepped into the office, Huo Qi was inside, so he just rushed back today?

She looked at Huo Qi calmly, and Huo Qi turned around and saluted her: "Prime Minister."

Lu Shi nodded, and said, "Mr. Huo is coming back today, and it's hard work."

"Working for His Majesty, how can you say hard work. But when I entered the capital of Ying, I heard that Princess Xinping shielded Your Majesty's sword last night and saved His Majesty's life." Huo Qinian was over fifty, and looked at Lu Shi with extremely sharp eyes .

Lu Shi acted as if he hadn't noticed it, and said, "It's true."

"Oh, so you can find the mastermind behind the scenes?" Huo Qi smiled.

"Mr. Huo should go and ask the minister of Dali Temple." Lu Shi was extremely proficient in dealing with these words, and the words were clichéd. There must be a reason for Huo Qi to come back by such a coincidence.

What is the reason, it should be related to the assassination last night.

"The prime minister's good tricks can make all the generals hate King Heng. They really are the prince's good arm." Huo Qi's eyes gradually became cold and sharp, "Now, the prince has the trust of His Majesty again. Your two tricks are really good. It amazes me."

He made it clear that it was nothing more than a test, and Lu Shi was not stupid, and said: "Heng Wang also needs His Majesty's trust."

"Trust? What happened last night, His Majesty must doubt the other three princes except the prince, so why trust?" Huo Qi said coldly, his eyes fixed, arousing a burst of anger in his heart.

Heng Wang has been a filial son for many years, but he is not as good as Xin Ping's knife. With the suspicion of killing his father, there is no love in the future.

Lu Shi didn't talk much with him, and walked indoors, it was obvious that he was chasing away guests.

Huo Qi tried a few words but failed, so he hurried out of the office. He was going to deal with the aftermath of King Heng, and the person who assassinated King Heng last night must also be found out. Lu Shi must be behind the scenes.

****

After the emperor was assassinated, the city of Yingdu was completely banned, and there were several times more guards than before.

Chu Ran didn't wake up in the East Palace, and Lu Xiang would go to the East Palace to sit for a while every day, and Chu Ran didn't wake up until the third day.After she woke up, the wound was painful to the bone. She took a deep breath, opened her eyes, and saw Xinyang's small face.

Seeing that she woke up, Xinyang couldn't help but feel happy, put down the flower cake in his hand, asked someone to bring the soup, and said, "Sister, I'm here to serve you, it's good, His Royal Highness is clumsy."

Chu Ran's head was dizzy. Seeing Xinyang, he naturally wanted to ask about that night. Xinyang thought about it and said: "Your Majesty got so angry that he scolded Brother Heng so much that he didn't dare to lift his head."

The prince ran over in a hurry, and seeing Chu Ran's clear eyes, he couldn't help being happy, and said, "Sister, you scared me to death."

"I'm in the East Palace?" Chu Ran's voice was extremely hoarse, his face was pale, and his eyes fell on Lu Shi over the prince.The person in front of him has a noble temperament, his eyes are dark and deep, and he seems a little haggard.

Seeing her looking at Lu Xiang, Xinyang took back her flower cake and pulled the prince: "Brother, I want to eat some cherries and ice cream."

The prince looked at Chu Ran eagerly, without looking away from Xinyang. When he heard what she wanted to eat, he wanted to reprimand him, but she pushed him away before he could say anything, and said, "Brother, there are grape racks in the East Palace. I want to pick some up."

The grapes in Donggong are very sweet, she wants to pick some for Concubine Ming to taste.

Lu Shi walked over slowly, with calm eyes, lingering on Chu Ran's cheek, and said, "Does Your Highness know the consequences? Or do you want to use your life to gain a good future for the prince?"

Chu Ran was uncomfortable with her scrutinizing eyes, and was tightly clenched by her subordinate's hands. She knew that the assassin would not do anything to His Majesty, she just had to put on a show.Since King Heng set up a trap, why didn't she use it.

It's just that these words can't be said to Lu Shi, so he said with a smile: "Don't look at me like that."

When she smiled, she looked even weaker, but her slightly childish eyebrows were stretched, and her eyes were dark and moist. Lu Shi couldn't argue with her, "Your Highness never answered my words."

"What are you talking about?" Chu Ran deliberately pretended not to know, and said perfunctorily first, but she felt good about ruining Hengwang's situation, so she just put it in the injury and recuperated for half a month.

Lu Shi's eyes were calm, and he leaned over to tuck her quilt, stuffed something into Chu Ran's cold hands, and said, "Are you cold? Why are your hands so cold?"

"It's not cold, what is this?" Chu Ran took out a round thing from the quilt and looked at it in front of his eyes. It turned out to be a hollow incense ball with gold threads, which probably contained spices.

"How did Lu Xiang get some good things? What's the use of this incense ball?" Chu Ran doesn't like these girls' favorite things. She has seen this kind of incense ball before. She touched it and found it novel. , perhaps it was not bought, nor brought by the handmaid.

It is a gift from others, and the meaning is always different.

"Sleep aid, there are medicinal herbs in it." Lu Shi counted the time in his heart, and sat down on the edge of the couch.

The palace man brought the medicine and withdrew it respectfully.Lu Shi touched the medicine bowl, the temperature was just right, and when he picked it up, Chu Ran's eyelids twitched, and he refused, "I'll drink it myself."

Feeding it one mouthful at a time is much more bitter than drinking it all at once.

She refused, but Lu Shi glanced at him, very indifferently, unwilling to do what she wanted, "Have you ever thought about how to answer my question just now, Your Highness?"

"What's the question?" Chu Ran asked conditionally, and Lu Xiang's words seemed to be tortured to extract a confession.

"What is Your Highness planning?" Lu Shi's posture remained unchanged, his eyes fell on her, and he slowly waited for her reply.

She has a lot of time today, so she can wait.

Chu Ran has a headache. Why is this person so stubborn? How can she force her to ask with medicine like this? Where is the medicine for wounds in the bowl? It is clearly poisonous and deadly medicine.

She thought for a while, closed her eyes, and pretended to be asleep.