Chapter 328 A False Alarm

A man dressed as a guard was kicked to his knees by Fu Cang, and his neck was held down.

The moment he was discovered, he subconsciously wanted to commit suicide by taking poison, but Fu Cang was quick-witted and removed his jaw in an instant, and took out the poison pill that was always in his teeth.

At this time, his jaw and arm were removed, and he could neither take poison nor resist.

Chu Xuanyi and the imperial guards came in unison, with more than a dozen swords on his neck.

A Ministry of Rites official was still in shock and ordered: "Quick! Take him down for interrogation! See who instructed him to assassinate Her Majesty the Queen? He is so bold! He deserves death!"

Fu Cang said in a cold tone: "Fufeng, Fuying, take him to the Dark Chamber of Punishment. He is not allowed to contact anyone except the four of you."

"Yes!"

The man was quickly taken away, without saying a word, his eyes were silent and without fluctuations, as if he had expected such a result long ago.

It was a false alarm.

All the civil and military officials in the court breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, but they couldn't help but wonder in their hearts, how did this assassin get in?

Today's coronation ceremony, the palace gates are strictly screened, the guards on duty, the ministers attending the ceremony, the officials of the Ministry of Rites, the eunuchs, and the palace maids who presided over the ceremony, all went through layers of inspections and body checks, no weapons were allowed, and no outsiders were allowed to enter...

With strict security, how could anyone get in easily?

Fu Cang returned to Chu Qinghuang's side and whispered: "Master, that man is also a shadow guard."

Chu Qinghuang raised his eyebrows: "Shadow guard?"

"Yes." Fu Cang pursed his lips, his expression was self-blaming for dereliction of duty, "But he is old and is no longer in the dark chamber. I think he was instructed by the Queen Mother."

Chu Qinghuang recalled the man just now, who was about forty years old, with a dull expression and dull eyes, which was indeed the characteristics of a shadow guard.

It is not difficult for a well-trained shadow guard to sneak into such an occasion, but it is not so easy to succeed with Fu Cang present.

"Why do you guess it is the Queen Mother?"

Fu Cang said: "Except for the emperor, only the Queen Mother has such an old shadow guard around her."

After the shadow guards get married, they are assigned to the master's side, mostly to fulfill their protection duties. Generally, if there is no accident, even if their physical strength begins to deteriorate due to age, they can live to 30 or 40 years old.

Shadow guards who often go out on missions may die in accidents at any time, but the close shadow guards around the emperor and the Queen Mother will not, and they may even live longer because of the good food.

Chu Qinghuang hummed and didn't ask any more questions.

Fu Cang knew more about the affairs of the Dark Chamber than she did. There are also unwritten rules among the Dark Chamber shadow guards. Unless there are special instructions, they usually do not interfere with each other's work, and they cannot cross the line to investigate others-

Unless they break the rules and do things they shouldn't.

For example, this time.

"I will pry open his mouth." Fu Cang pursed his lips, "You should also accept the master's punishment for your dereliction of duty."

Chu Qinghuang glanced at him, and the corners of her lips rose slightly: "In this case, I will punish you tonight."

Fu Cang said respectfully: "Yes."

The episode passed quickly, and the ministers were scared to death, but Chu Qinghuang had a calm expression, as if she didn't take it to heart.

The ceremony continued.

Chu Qinghuang turned around and walked slowly, with a straight back and a slender waist. The robe embroidered with five-clawed dragon patterns looked noble and dazzling under the reflection of the sun.

Walking through the empty hall, led by two rows of ceremonial officials, Chu Qinghuang walked step by step to the Danbi and stepped on the steps in the middle of the hall.

The ministers entered the hall one after another.

The queen slowly took her seat.

All officials knelt and bowed in worship: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"

"Long live the empress, long live the empress, long live the empress!"

The voice was as loud as thunder, echoing throughout the hall for a long time.