Chapter 901: The Untimely Assassination

The incident of Tie Kui's assassination caused many ministers in the court to panic. They didn't dare to forget the last bloody case, so after Tie Kui was injured, those ministers always brought enough guards when they went out, and they didn't dare to go to restaurants and other places to talk about things. Of course, there are also some people who are not afraid of assassination. Among them, Chen Ran, the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, is not afraid, and goes out as usual with only four long-term followers.

Yu Xixian persuaded Chen Ran, but unfortunately Chen Ran didn't listen. In desperation, Yu Xixian could only turn to the old Marquis Tai Ning for help.

Old Marquis Tai Ning got the news, found him and said, "However, the Chen family is relying on you now, you must not make mistakes. When you go out later, you should bring more guards!" Since the death of the eldest son, the Chen family's The burden fell on Chen Ran.

Chen Ran said: "Father, no need, Tang Qiang and the others are enough to follow." The four followers, except for Ali who is his confidant who does not know martial arts, the other three have martial arts.

Old Tai Ninghou said: "It's better to be careful. Last time, those assassins killed quite a few important ministers."

Chen Ran was not afraid because of this: "Father, King Ming is leading troops to attack Beiyao, Princess Ming is a smart person, and she will not let those people act rashly at this time."

After thinking about it, the old Marquis Tai Ning felt that it made sense, and because Chen Ran was determined not to bring more guards, he gave up: "However, when King Ming solves the problem of captivity in the north, the next target must be the capital. Well, we should have made plans earlier."

Chen Ran has thought about this question a long time ago: "If the capital cannot be kept, the emperor will definitely retreat to Liaodong. At that time, we will follow the emperor to retreat to Liaodong."

Old Tai Ninghou asked: "Do you think it is safe to retreat to Liaodong?" It is definitely not possible. As long as Yunqing regained his vitality, he would definitely lead troops to attack Liaodong.

Chen Ran lowered his eyes and said, "Father, even if it's not safe to retreat to Liaodong, we have no choice but to follow." Not to mention that they had already taken refuge in Yan Wushuang, only that he and Han Yuxi had been engaged before, King Ming couldn't tolerate him.

Old Tai Ninghou understood what Chen Ran meant, and asked, "Do you regret it?" Chen Ran insisted on this marriage at the beginning.

Chen Ran shook his head and said, "I don't regret it." I don't regret being engaged to Han Yuxi, and I don't regret withdrawing from Han Yuxi. Because he was sincere when he got engaged, and Han Yuxi insisted on withdrawing the marriage.

"It's fine if you don't regret it." Chen Ran didn't regret it, but he did. If I had known that Han Yuxi had such abilities, I shouldn't have followed Chen Ran's wish to form this relationship. In other words, when she knew that Princess Qinxin had a crush on Chen Ran, she withstood the pressure and did not withdraw. Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.

At this time, Yu Xixian was sitting on the soft couch in the room in a daze. Her marriage to Chen Ran was the order of her parents and the words of the matchmaker. Before that, she knew about Chen Ran's engagement and withdrawal. In fact, although there are not many people who get engaged to big families in the capital and then withdraw their marriage, it is not impossible. And she thought that after Han Yuxi married Northwest, this matter would become a thing of the past. But she never expected that Han Yuxi's reputation would become more and more famous, and now she has become the most powerful woman in the world, making it difficult for them not to pay attention.

Her confidant Jinxiu looked at Yu Xixian and asked softly, "Madam, what's wrong with you? Are you still worried about Master?"

Yu Xixian nodded and said: "Nowadays, the world is in a mess everywhere, and I don't know what will happen in the future?" A woman from a big family will pay close attention to the affairs of the former court while taking care of the back house. After all, the changes in the previous dynasty are related to their pity.

Jinxiu is Yu Xixian's most trusted person, and now she helps Jinxiu take care of the backyard, and knows a lot about the outside world. Jinxiu comforted: "Ma'am, we don't have to worry about things outside." Outside, rice and grain are priced one a day, and it would be better for their marquis's mansion to have their own Zhuangzi, but ordinary people's lives are extremely difficult. Many families can't live on, so they can only sell their children and daughters.

Yu Xixian smiled wryly and said, "I'm afraid that the capital will not be able to keep it.

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Jinxiu was taken aback, but said quickly, "Ma'am, there are more than 400,000 soldiers in the capital, so they should be able to hold it?"

Yu Xixian shook her head and said, "The king of Ming uses his troops like a god, and with the strong and strong soldiers in the northwest, the 400,000 soldiers may not be able to defend the capital."

Jinxiu panicked a little, and asked: "Madam, what should we do? The Northwest Army is extremely vicious, murdering, arson, robbery and looting are all kinds of crimes, and everything they go will be turned into ruins."

"The capital can't be kept, and the emperor will definitely retreat to Liaodong." Yu Xixian didn't explain anything about it. If it wasn't for Han Yuxi and Yunqing, her brother Chunhao wouldn't have died, and the Yu family wouldn't have fallen so quickly. So Yu Xixian hated Yuxi to the core. It's just that she knows that she doesn't have the ability to avenge her brother, so she only hides this hatred in her heart.

Jinxiu said worriedly: "Ma'am, Liaodong is covered with ice and snow for half a year." They went there, fearing that they would not be able to adapt to the climate there.

Yu Xixian smiled wryly and said: "The bad environment is second to none. The most important thing is that Liaodong is not peaceful. Tongcheng is at war all year round." After retreating to Liaodong, there will be evil wolves Donghu in front and tiger Yunqing in back. Not peaceful.

While talking, the maid who was waiting outside raised her voice and called out to the master. The conversation between the master and the servant stopped immediately.

Chen Ran entered the room and asked, "Father knows that General Tie's assassination was done by you, right?" From the words, it could be heard that Chen Ran was very dissatisfied with this matter.

Due to his poor health, old Tai Ninghou seldom paid attention to outside affairs. If it wasn't for Yu Xixian's intention this time, old Marquis Tai Ning would not have known about Tie Kui's assassination.

Yu Xixian didn't deny it either, and said with red eyes: "I asked someone to tell the old man about it. Master, I asked you to increase the guards, but you don't want to, I am very worried. Master, if something happens to you, you let dad What will mother and us mother and child do? Even for the sake of the family, you should take care of yourself." After the Yu family fell, the married girls of the Yu family no longer had a family to support them. It's okay for those who don't have sons from their parents' families, but those sisters who don't have sons have a hard life. She is lucky, Chen Ran's attitude towards her has not changed from the beginning to the end.

"Forget it this time, I don't want it to happen again." The two have been married for more than ten years. After seeing Yu Xixian crying, Chen Ran felt a little soft-hearted: "Don't listen to the wind and the rain. The rumors outside are not true. Really. Don't worry about me, I know it."

After being married for so many years, Yu Xixian also knew that it was the limit for her husband to say these words: "Master, you must take care of yourself."

Chen Ran nodded: "Don't worry, I will take care of myself." For the sake of the whole family, he can do nothing.

Speaking of this, Chen Ran remembered one thing: "There is not much peace in Hebei, and I will keep a third of the farm's grain after harvesting." The Chen family has more than 6,000 mu of high-quality land in the suburbs of Beijing. This number is considered too much among the powerful.

Yu Xixian nodded in agreement and asked, "Master, the situation is getting worse and worse, should we also make some preparations?"

Chen Ran said: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Yu Xixian said: "My lord, if the capital cannot be defended, where is the emperor most likely to retreat?" She didn't know about the previous court, but Chen Ran should be able to guess something.

Seeing Chen Ran looking at her, Yu Xixian didn't hide what she was thinking: "Master, I think the capital will not be able to defend the capital in this situation. If this is the case, we should make plans early, knowing that the emperor will retreat to Anywhere, we can also buy property there in advance. If we really retreat to Liaodong, we will have a place to live, so we won’t be in a hurry to buy property.”

Chen Ran was a little surprised, he didn't expect Yu Xixian to think so far. After a long time, Chen Ran said: "Shengjing, Chuncheng and Bingcheng are all three places. According to my guess, the probability of Chuncheng is higher. But I'm not sure which city I will choose in the end." The main reason is that Shengjing is relatively close to the capital, and Bingcheng is not far from Pick City.

After hearing this, Yu Xixian weighed it in her heart and said, "How about I send people to set up property in these three places."

Chen Ran nodded and said: "One house in each of the three places should not be too big, just enough to live in. In addition, if you want to buy land, about 100 mu is enough. If the move is too big, it will definitely attract the attention of interested people. "The others are not afraid, but they are afraid of being noticed by Yan Wushuang.

Yu Xixian immediately agreed.

As the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, Chen Ran was also very busy, and after a few words with Yu Xixian, he went to the Yamen.

A few days later, Yuxi received a letter written by Falcon. After reading the letter, Yuxi fell into deep thought.

After a long time, Yu Xi called Xu Wu and said, "Tell Pan Yingfeng to come and see me immediately."

In addition to asking Pan Yingfeng to strengthen the law and order of the city and strengthen the investigation of outsiders, Yuxi also dispatched troops into the city to carry out twelve-hour patrols. In addition, she also transferred three hundred elite soldiers into the palace.

It is impossible to conceal such a big move, and those who got the news speculated whether something serious happened.

Xu Wu asked Yu Xi directly: "Princess, did Yan Wushuang do anything?"

Yuxi said: "Falcon sent a letter saying that Meng Nian has changed, but it's not clear what they want to do. The prince is fighting in the north, and pickaxe city can't have a wife." I don't want to wait until something happens to regret it.

Xu Wu didn't think much about it, and upon hearing this, he said, "Princess, don't let the Second Young Master and the others leave the house during this time." He was worried that Meng Nian's change this time was aimed at Ah Rui and the others.

"I won't let them go out of the house until the war in Beiyao is over." Whether she made a fuss or was timid, she didn't dare to take the risk.

Yuxi was a very open-minded mother, so she told the triplets about this that night, and also explained the reason: "When your father comes back, you can go wherever you want."

Brother Yu immediately stated: "Mother, don't worry, we won't go anywhere until Dad comes back, we'll just stay in the mansion." Although it's fun outside, he doesn't want to make his mother worry.

Brother Xuan is the most timid, knowing this, even if Yuxi didn't tell him, he wouldn't dare to go out.

Brother Rui clenched his fists and said: "Mother, when I learn Kung Fu well, I won't be afraid of these ghostly tricks they use anymore." If he had martial arts as good as his eldest sister, he wouldn't be afraid even if he meets an assassin.

The attitude of the triplets made Yuxi very satisfied.

Ah You asked, "Mom, when will Big Sister come back?" The triplets knew about Zao Zao's serious injury.

Yuxi said: "Your eldest sister is injured, so she is not suitable for long-distance travel. It is estimated that she will come back with your father after the war is over."

Ah Rui said with a look of regret: "Eldest sister also said that this time she will kill a thousand or eight hundred barbarians from the North!"

A Xuan hurriedly said: "Second Brother, the most important thing is that Eldest Sister is fine. As for meritorious service, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

The triplets are done, and only Liu'er is left.

After knowing this, Liu Er said worriedly: "Mother, as long as we don't leave the palace, we will be fine, but father, elder sister and Ah Hao are outside! Especially elder sister, she is still on the way back to Yucheng Woolen cloth!"

Yuxi naturally also considered this matter: "Don't worry about your eldest sister, I have already written a letter to Yin Zhaofeng, and he will protect your eldest sister." As long as there are precautions, even if Yan Wushuang wants to harm them, he will not be able to find them. to the opportunity.

Only then did Liu Er feel relieved: "Mother, this time Eldest Sister was lucky enough to save her life, but she may not be so lucky next time. Mother, please advise Eldest Sister not to go to the battlefield again, it's too dangerous."

Yuxi shook her head and said: "It depends on your elder sister's own opinion." Seeing that Liu'er wanted to say more, Yuxi stroked her hair and said: "Liu'er, you have your way, and your eldest sister has her way. "

Liu'er said in a low voice: "I know what mother said, but the eldest sister is always injured, I am very worried."

Yu Xi smiled and said: "It's not just you, your father and Zao Zao, every time I go out, my mother is worried. You can't stop them from going because you are worried."

Liu'er lowered her eyes and said, "I know mother." Originally, she had no hope of persuading Yuxi, but now she just got the expected result.

The news of the martial law in Pick City quickly spread to the capital. Meng Nian said to Yan Wushuang: "Your Majesty, the inspection of Hao City is very strict, and our plan cannot be implemented for the time being."

Yan Wushuang frowned and said, "Haocheng is suddenly under martial law, can you find out the reason?" Seeing Meng Nian shaking his head, Yan Wushuang said, "Could it be that our news has leaked out?" They are about to send someone there It's too coincidental that pickaxe city is under martial law for the assassination. Yan Wushuang never believed in any coincidences, rather than saying that it was a coincidence, it would be better to say that Han Yuxi got the news.

Meng Nian said with certainty: "Impossible, only a few people know about the plan this time. Besides, if Han Yuxi really got the news, with her personality, she must have set up defenses in secret, and when our people arrive in Pick City, we will catch them all in one go. It’s not about martial law throughout the city, to startle the snakes.”

Yan Wushuang felt that Meng Nian's words made sense: "In this case, let's put aside the assassination for now."

After talking about these things, Yan Wushuang asked: "How is Tie Kui now? Did the imperial doctor say when will he recover?"

Meng Nian said: "Although General Tie's life is not in danger, the imperial doctor said that he needs to take care of him for a while, otherwise he will suffer from future troubles."

The imperial doctor said so, if Tie Kui was injured to work on duty, it would be too impersonal. (to be continued)